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Need for organ donors increases

Kayla Jonsson April 13, 2012

As the list of patients needing organ transplants increases, so does the need for more organ donors. Organ donor numbers are not increasing, though, said Michelle Segovia, Texas Organ Sharing Alliance...

Court hearing regarding Kylie Doniak postponed

Sarah White April 13, 2012

The court hearing for the man accused of injuring Kylie Doniak, communications senior and UT soccer player, was postponed for May 1 by Judge Clifford Brown on Wednesday. The hearing was postponed in order...

MyEdu offers enhanced features for easier registration

April 13, 2012

The interactive degree planning site MyEdu will offer daily updates on course availability, user profiles and a mobile app in time for Monday’s registration. As the University works with the site,...

Planned Parenthood sues Texas over exclusion

The Associated Press April 12, 2012

Eight Planned Parenthood organizations sued Texas on Wednesday for excluding them from participating in a program that provides contraception and check-ups to women, saying the new rule violates their...

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Zimmerman arrest follows puzzling disappearance

The Associated Press April 12, 2012

SANFORD, Fla. — The neighborhood watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin to death had been out of touch and, his ex-lawyer says, “a little bit over the edge” before his arrest on a second-degree...

Syria says it will stop fighting by United Nations deadline

The Associated Press April 12, 2012

BEIRUT — Syria promised to comply with a U.N.-brokered cease-fire beginning Thursday but carved out an important condition — that the regime still has a right to defend itself against the terrorists...

Tribes, government agree to $1 billion settlement

The Associated Press April 12, 2012

YAKIMA, Wash. — The federal government will pay more than $1 billion to settle a series of lawsuits brought by American Indian tribes over mismanagement of tribal money and trust lands, under a settlement...

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9 suspected illegal immigrants die in Texas wreck

The Associated Press April 12, 2012

McALLEN — A van overstuffed with suspected illegal immigrants rolled and crashed after fleeing a traffic stop in a South Texas border city, leaving at least nine Mexican citizens dead and injuring...

Seminar course brings donations for Austin human trafficking victims

Sarah White April 12, 2012

While some students may take for granted everyday items like deodorant and food, freshmen in a seminar course are asking for donations today with hopes of providing basic necessities to human trafficking...

UT tobacco ban encourages healthier habits among users, cancer research funding

Jody Serrano April 12, 2012

After years of heated debate over the use of tobacco on campus, UT announced Wednesday it will prohibit the use of tobacco products on all University property effective this month. The UT Board of Regents...

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Funeral for fallen Austin police officer held Wednesday afternoon

Alexandra Klima April 12, 2012

A procession followed the funeral of fallen Austin senior police officer Jaime Padron yesterday. Approximately 5,000 officers from across the state attended the funeral, with two Chicago policemen attending...

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StressFest helps students relax before final exams

Alexandra Klima April 12, 2012

Final exams and the accompanying stress are fast approaching, but campus organizations are here to help. Students gathered at West Mall yesterday for the 15th annual StressFest, to discover new and effective...

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