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Fisher v. UT sparks upcoming meetings, discussion among students

David Maly October 2, 2012

Representatives from three national organizations that promote ethnic rights will discuss the positives of affirmative action Tuesday night as the University prepares to defend the constitutionality of...

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Students plan march for equality

David Maly October 2, 2012

Students will march through the streets of West Campus on Tuesday night to send the message that they will not stand for bias in the UT community any longer. Former UT student Chas Moore organized the...

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Save This Seat sheds light on Texas dating violence

Tiffany Hinman October 2, 2012

Seats in the campus’ crowded lecture halls were left open all day Monday to memorialize victims of relationship violence. The Counseling and Mental Health Center’s Voices Against Violence...

Students wary of rising college tuition, anticipate Senatorial candidate debate

Joshua Fechter October 2, 2012

Students in organizations representing both sides of the aisle hope U.S. Senate candidates Ted Cruz and Paul Sadler will address the cost of higher education and health care reform during their first televised...

Woman arrested, accused of stabbing

The Associated Press October 1, 2012

HOUSTON — Authorities say a Houston woman accused of fatally stabbing her roommate and then asking a friend’s boyfriend to help her dispose of the body has been charged with murder. Adele...

Police clear stadium after bomb threat

The Associated Press October 1, 2012

 SAN ANTONIO — Officials say a high school football game in San Antonio that was suspended this weekend due to a bomb threat will resume Monday. The San Antonio Express-News reports Saturday...

Clinic procides care to 1,200 uninsured

The Associated Press October 1, 2012

DALLAS  — Nearly 1,200 uninsured people received free health care at a Dallas event this weekend. The Communities Are Responding Everyday Clinic was held at the Dallas Convention Center on...

Graduate career services expand online with new program

October 1, 2012

The University is taking one digital step forward with its graduate career services this year by subscribing to a new program aiming to help students in the job search while in college. Office of Graduate...

Judge overturns protesters’ restrictions, citing First and 14th Amendments

David Maly October 1, 2012

U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel declared a city policy used to ban Occupy Austin protesters from City Hall unconstitutional this past Thursday, following suit with similar recent rulings nationwide. The...

University attorneys provide free legal aid to students

Bobby Blanchard October 1, 2012

It is the busy season for Sylvia Holmes in the Legal Services for Students center — and that is how she likes it. Holmes, a part-time attorney at the center, said appointments are booked for two...

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UT sophomore and double-amputee ascends Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for international adoption

Miles Hutson October 1, 2012

A UT student born without functioning legs ascended Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa this summer in a bid to publicize difficulties faced by Russian orphans. Alex D’Jamoos, international relations and...

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BikeUT to install new bike racks to relieve overcrowding

Joan Vinson October 1, 2012

Bike racks at UT have become overcrowded, forcing the University to install new racks across campus in the coming weeks. The influx of a larger freshman class this semester has created a larger demand...

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