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20 activists on trial in New York for protesting racial profiling

The Associated Press May 1, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty activists who converged on a police station to protest a controversial police technique went on trial Monday in a case that they hoped would highlight their cause but prosecutors...

Fewer Texas kids in discipline schools

The Associated Press May 1, 2012

The number of Texas children in schools for those previously expelled because of disciplinary problems declined by nearly 40 percent over five years, a top juvenile justice official told lawmakers Monday. Juvenile...

US May Day protests planned, may disrupt commutes

The Associated Press May 1, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO — May Day protests may disrupt the morning commute in major U.S. cities Tuesday as labor, immigration and Occupy activists rally support on the international workers’ holiday....

Federal judge stops Texas law on women’s health

The Associated Press May 1, 2012

A federal judge on Monday stopped Texas from preventing Planned Parenthood from getting funds through the state’s Women’s Health Program — a decision the state immediately appealed. U.S....

Federal judge stops Texas law on women’s health

The Associated Press May 1, 2012

A federal judge on Monday stopped Texas from preventing Planned Parenthood from getting funds through the state’s Women’s Health Program — a decision the state immediately appealed. U.S....

Stubborn inflation, weak lending weigh on eurozone

The Associated Press May 1, 2012

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe got more downbeat economic news Monday as inflation remained higher than expected and European Central Bank data showed only anemic growth in credit to businesses —...

Activists stage another protest

Samuel Liebl May 1, 2012

Less than two weeks after staging a sit-in in the lobby of President William Powers Jr.’s office, the Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition carried out a similar demonstration Monday afternoon in the...

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2013 housing may be gender inclusive at UT

Samuel Liebl May 1, 2012

Students of different sexes may be able to cohabitate in UT residence halls as soon as the fall of 2013. The University Residence Hall Organization, composed of approximately 50 student officers representing...

Facilities services at Pickle Research Campus to be restructured

Andrew Messamore May 1, 2012

The Facilities Services division of the J.J. Pickle Research Campus is undergoing restructuring affecting 52 employees. This restructuring will allow the department to “improve efficiency”...

Safety concerns delay UT-El Paso boxing match

Bobby Blanchard May 1, 2012

Following Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa’s reversal on the decision to cancel a high-profile boxing event in El Paso, the border town’s City Council is set to vote today on whether...

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Fixtures symbolize UT’s complicated racial past, present and future

David Leffler May 1, 2012

Editor’s note: This story is the fifth in a series exploring race, racism and diversity on the UT campus. A simple stroll around the 40 Acres tells you a lot about UT’s complicated history...

Meeting expected to decide two year tuition rate

Liz Farmer May 1, 2012

The UT System Board of Regents is expected to decide tuition rates for the next two academic years at its meeting Thursday. This is the latest that the regents have set tuition rates for the 15 UT System...

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