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Ann Romney says America can trust her husband

The Associated Press August 30, 2012

TAMPA, Fla. — Making her national debut, Ann Romney swept onto the stage at the Republican National Convention late Tuesday night and delivered a forceful defense of her husband’s character...

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Students get pumped at ‘Big Yell’ rally

Andy Hoffman August 30, 2012

Longhorn fans erupted in yells at the 6th annual Big Yell welcome rally Wednesday to inaugurate the upcoming Texas football season, foreshadowing the school spirit that accompanies the renowned games. Launched...

Family of former UT soccer player takes stand against downtown nightclubs

David Maly August 30, 2012

The family of former UT soccer player Kylie Doniak is taking a stand against the individuals they feel are responsible for over-serving the drunk driver who hit Doniak back in February, turning her into...

UT Student Government to host open tailgate for University of Wyoming football game

Andy Hoffman August 30, 2012

Student Government will host a student-only tailgate near the Lyndon Baines Johnson Fountain for the first time Saturday for the Texas vs. University of Wyoming football game. Student Body Vice President...

Female cyclist hit in West Campus Wednesday morning

David Maly August 30, 2012

A 19-year-old female bicyclist was struck by a white Nissan Wednesday morning at 7:42 a.m. at the intersection of West 24th Street and Rio Grande Street. Police reported the bicyclist was conscious at...

UT decides against formal investigation into Regnerus’ study, claiming no scientific misconduct committed

Bobby Blanchard August 30, 2012

University officials announced Wednesday they will not conduct a formal investigation into the research methods of a UT professor for scientific misconduct following his study, which claimed children of...

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KUT expansion to make waves with new station

David Maly August 30, 2012

On-campus radio station KUT may soon be able to boast two frequencies and say it has a station dedicated solely to news. Should someone want tunes, he or she had better change to KUT’s music channel. The...

UT considers mass distribution of free online courses

Alexa Ura August 30, 2012

Classes with 200 students could soon expand to include thousands if UT follows through with plans to launch online courses open to individuals around the world. UT is in discussions with Coursera and...

Fraternity denied permit to demolish house of former professor

Joshua Fechter August 30, 2012

The Austin Historic Landmark Commission unanimously voted to deny UT’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta permission to demolish the former home of a UT physics professor. At its meeting Monday, the commission...

Public hearing to be held for changes to Texas Women’s Health Program

Michelle Marie Garcia August 30, 2012

The Texas Department of Health Services will host a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 4, regarding the implementation of new rules for the Texas Women’s Health Program, a debate that has ignited controversy...

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‘Gone to Texas’ encourages new students to get involved

Jacob Martella August 29, 2012

The number “16” burned brightly on the UT Tower at the 15th annual “Gone to Texas” welcome celebration. Traditionally held the day before the first day of school, the celebration...

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Women gather at Texas Capitol to protest Planned Parenthood funding cut

Mary Ellen Knewtson August 29, 2012

A quiet congregation of more than 200 people stood at the Texas Capitol building’s south gates Saturday protesting the funding cuts that family planning organization Planned Parenthood will receive...

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