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Workshop educates students on power of language

Samuel Liebl April 17, 2012

Words can hurt as much as sticks and stones, as many people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender can attest. Students gathered Monday to discuss the power of language during “Word!...

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Mayoral debate covers possible medical school at UT

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 17, 2012

Hot topics at Monday afternoon’s mayoral debate included the addition of a medical school to the UT campus and solutions for traffic congestion throughout the city. Candidates in the debate included...

New hospital named after former governor

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 17, 2012

Former Texas Gov. William P. Clements Jr. will be memorialized with a new hospital as part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. With an expected completion in late 2014, the new William P....

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UT remembers Virginia Tech massacre through commemoration piece

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 17, 2012

The UT community remembered the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre Monday with a theatrical memorial that schools around the country also performed. UT commemorated the shooting by having theatre and dance students...

Several credit, debit card information thefts on campus call for reporting of similar incidents

Sarah White April 17, 2012

Information stolen from some students’ credit and debit cards has been used at the same online stores, leading to privacy and safety concerns on campus. Law enforcement officials urge students to...

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New policy will allow transgender students to list their preferred name on University records

Jody Serrano April 17, 2012

For some students, roll call in a classroom is exactly what it sounds like — the reading of a name. However, for transgender students who identify by a different name than the one listed, roll call...

Iranian nuclear talks end on positive note, revolve around sanctions

The Associated Press April 16, 2012

ISTANBUL — In a show of unity, Iran and the world’s big powers on Saturday hailed their first nuclear meeting in more than a year as a key step toward further negotiations meant to ease international...

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Only 5 Dead as tornados swept through Midwest

The Associated Press April 16, 2012

WOODWARD, Okla. — The television was tuned to forecasters’ dire warnings of an impending storm when Greg Tomlyanobich heard a short burst from a tornado siren blare after midnight Sunday. Then...

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Prostitute scandal embarrasses President’s entry into summit

The Associated Press April 16, 2012

CARTAGENA, Colombia — An embarrassing scandal involving prostitutes and Secret Service agents deepened Saturday as 11 agents were placed on leave, and the agency designed to protect President Barack...

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East Austin tour focuses on racial history

Shreya Banerjee April 16, 2012

Segregation within schools in early East Austin affected the way the community developed into what it is today, Eliot Tretter, a geography and urban studies lecturer, said at a tour yesterday. Pouring...

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Texas Quidditch hosts first Lone Star Cup

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 16, 2012

Running around on brooms and chasing a human snitch, university students brought the wizarding game of Quidditch to life this weekend with the first tournament held at UT. Texas Quidditch hosted their...

Queer Student Alliance kicks off Pride Week with educational events

Jody Serrano April 16, 2012

Students around campus will raise a rainbow-colored flag this week in efforts to promote a stronger and safer LGBT community on campus. Today marks the beginning of Pride Week, a week-long educational...

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