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Expiration of bill may up loan interest rates

Andrew Messamore April 10, 2012

Major changes to the structure of subsidized student federal loans may make paying them off significantly more burdensome. On July 1, the 2007 College Cost Reduction and Access Act will expire. This act...

Loose convict causes concern

Sylvia Butanda April 10, 2012

A convicted sex offender who purposely cut off his ankle monitor and fled his residence has still not been found by authorities and is considered a cause for concern by campus police and safety organizations. Robert...

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Council strives for student improvements

Sylvia Butanda April 10, 2012

Online course work should be emphasized during the summer so that students will be encouraged to continue their degrees during their three month break, said Communication Council president Patrick White...

Committee to review University efficiency

Liz Farmer April 10, 2012

President William Powers Jr. formed a committee this week consisting of 13 business leaders to analyze the University’s efficiency and make cost-cutting recommendations. Three subcommittees will...

Collision on campus urges pedestrians to watch out for bikers and drivers

Jillian Bliss April 10, 2012

A van associated with the UT carpenter’s shop collided with a pedestrian Monday afternoon on Inner Campus Drive. EMS arrived on the scene at approximately 12:45 p.m. and transported the male pedestrian...

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Talk hosted to honor Anthony Shadid

Samuel Liebl April 10, 2012

Journalists, students and educators gathered Monday to discuss the work of Anthony Shadid, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who had planned to visit the University before he died while fleeing Syria...

UT alumnus Bernard Rapoport leaves behind legacy after passing away

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 10, 2012

UT alumnus and lifelong philanthropist Bernard Rapoport passed away Thursday after decades of service to the University. Rapoport graduated from the University with a bachelor’s degree in economics...

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C.A.R.E Week kicks off with carnival-themed rally, fundraising event

Samuel Liebl April 10, 2012

Cancer is a matter of life and death, but raising money for cancer research can be fun and games. Kappa Phi Gamma, a South-Asian sorority, held a carnival-themed kickoff rally for C.A.R.E. Week, the organization’s...

iPhone app lets users share memes

Sylvia Butanda April 9, 2012

When students can’t find the words to express themselves in a Facebook status update or text message, an iPhone application created by a UT alumna could be the solution. Founder and CEO of Blurtt...

New committee to investigate biased events on campus

Alexa Ura April 9, 2012

Commissioned to investigate racial and discriminatory incidents on campus, the Campus Climate and Response Team is the new liaison between the University community and the administration. The CCRT was...

A&M University-San Antonio releases plans for $10,000 degree

Andrew Messamore April 9, 2012

For a select group of San Antonio students, one of the cheapest four-year degrees in America is now available at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. The “Affordable Degree,” a $10,000 bachelors...

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Texans protest burro endangerment

Kayla Jonsson April 9, 2012

With dreams of wild burros roaming safely in West Texas, residents traveled halfway across the state to protest at the Capitol. The Wild Burro Protection League organized the “March for Mercy,”...

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