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Student kills self at Okla. junior high

The Associated Press September 27, 2012

STILLWATER, Okla. — A gunshot rang out at an Oklahoma junior high school before classes began Wednesday, terrifying teenagers who feared a gunman was on the loose. Soon, though, students learned...

Group claims Da Vinci painted early Mona Lisa work

The Associated Press September 27, 2012

GENEVA (AP) — A Zurich-based foundation says it will prove to the world Thursday that Leonardo Da Vinci painted an earlier version of the Mona Lisa. The Mona Lisa Foundation, which has been working...

11 killed in Mexican shootout near church

The Associated Press September 27, 2012

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say troops have clashed with an armed group near a church in southern Mexico, leaving 11 people dead, including a soldier and one woman. The Guerrero state...

Egypt newspaper fights cartoons with cartoons

The Associated Press September 27, 2012

CAIRO (AP) — Amid outrage sparked by perceived insults to Islam, one Egyptian newspaper has decided to fight cartoons with cartoons. Al Watan daily says it is responding to the crude caricatures...

Obama views Libya attack as terrorism

The Associated Press September 27, 2012

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — The White House said Wednesday that President Barack Obama considers the deadly assault on the U.S. consulate in Libya a terrorist attack. White House spokesman Jay Carney...

Sororities, fraternities send out apologies

David Maly September 27, 2012

Three UT Greek organizations have issued apologies after controversy over their ethnic-themed parties spread during the last few days. UT’s Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Delta Delta sororities and Alpha...

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Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition fights for fair conditions for UT apparel producers

David Loewenberg September 27, 2012

Months after the University announced plans to join the Worker Rights Consortium, the Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition shows no signs of slowing down in its fight for fair working conditions for producers...

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Repairs to silence Tower bells

David Maly September 27, 2012

The chime of UT’s carillon bells will soon be absent from campus as a three-month construction project draws closer. For the past four months, the bells have been in partial operation for a separate...

State representative in online fight with alumnus

Mary Ellen Knewtson September 27, 2012

A state representative told a UT alumnus last week to go to Afghanistan if the United States was not sensitive enough for him, and said Wednesday that she stands behind her statement. State Rep. Debbie...

UT is caught up in the sweeping entrepreneurship program frenzy, ranking in fifth place for their graduate entrepreneurship program

Joan Vinson September 27, 2012

Groups designed to help young companies get their feet off the ground are on the rise in Austin, and UT is in the mix. The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine ranked a UT graduate entrepreneurship...

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Parking and Transportation Services grants skateboarders the use of campus streets

Kenny Chilton September 27, 2012

Skaters have taken to the streets with newfound liberties on campus this fall. Parking and Transportation Services revised its policy to allow skateboards, scooters and in-line skates on campus everywhere...

Latino Media Studies Program officially recognized on UT transcripts

Alexa Ura September 27, 2012

The University will now recognize the Latino Media Studies Program, a certificate program in the College of Communication, on transcripts. Students must complete 18 credit hours to receive the transcript-recognized...

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