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APD, UTPD investigates series of burglaries in West Campus

Sarah White April 27, 2012

The Austin Police Department has enlisted the help of the UT Police Department to stop a string of West Campus burglaries hoping to gain crime tips from students who read Campus Watch announcements. APD...

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Ron Paul makes a visit to 40 acres during his campaign trail

Andrew Messamore April 27, 2012

Ron Paul is continuing to fight for the GOP nomination, and with a reputation of support from college students, the libertarian-leaning Republican still seeks to win Texas. Paul spoke to a lively audience...

University reacts to death of student killed by bus

Sarah White April 27, 2012

Students and University officials have reacted to the recent death of a UT student by urging that students display greater alcohol safety. In the early morning hours of April 20, 22-year-old Andy Wang,...

Kremlin bill passes in parliament, but barely

The Associated Press April 26, 2012

MOSCOW — The Russian parliament on Wednesday passed a Kremlin bill restoring gubernatorial elections, with opponents saying the new law will still allow the president to screen out undesirable candidates. The...

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Marines discharge sergeant for Facebook posts

The Associated Press April 26, 2012

SAN DIEGO — A sergeant will be discharged for criticizing President Barack Obama on Facebook in a case that called into question the Pentagon’s policies about social media and its limits on...

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Idle communication between students, faculty follows sweatshop sit-in

Samuel Liebl April 26, 2012

The student-led Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition demanded to speak with President William Powers Jr. during their April 18 sit-in, and the administration has responded by locking students out of the President’s...

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Greek life helps unify minority students

Kayla Jonsson April 26, 2012

Editor's note: This story is the second in a series exploring race, racism and diversity on the UT campus. Biology senior Candrea McMillian came to UT a few years ago without any friends or family,...

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Socialists examine local racial issues

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 26, 2012

A Wednesday evening open forum brought students together to discuss how racism permeates modern institutions on local and national levels. UT’s branch of the International Socialist Organization...

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Students, faculty discuss non-western ethics at UT philosophy event

Samuel Liebl April 26, 2012

UT’s Undergraduate Philosophy Association took philosophy out of Waggener Hall and beyond the scope of western thought Wednesday night. The student group brought philosophy department faculty members...

Former Sports Illustrated writer draws lessons from beginnings

Rachel Thompson April 26, 2012

Frank Deford realized early on that he had a gift that allowed him to write eloquently and creatively. He also realized he wanted to use that gift to tell sports stories. Using that ability, Deford became...

Graduate Student Assembly vice president speaks on budget cuts, new position

Jody Serrano April 26, 2012

New officers for Graduate Student Assembly will work on the transition to their new positions in the next few weeks and adjusting to internal changes within the organization. The Daily Texan interviewed...

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Water officials expect cooler, wetter summer weather for Central Texas Lakes

Samuel Liebl April 26, 2012

Central Texas lakes are in better shape than they were a year ago, and forecasts predict a cooler, wetter summer than last year, according to Lower Colorado River Authority officials. The LCRA, which...

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