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UT’s law school ranking drops two positions

Liz Farmer April 6, 2012

The UT law school dropped back out of the prestigious top 14 law schools compiled by the U.S. News & World Rankings, but officials say the drop is not a result of controversial administrative decisions...

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UT Scholars event hosts prospective students

Paxton Thomes April 6, 2012

Prospective freshmen from all over Texas came to campus yesterday to embark on a two-day UT experience administrators hope will confirm their decision to attend the University in the fall. The Office...

SG bill to implement fluoride filters

Kayla Jonsson April 6, 2012

To protect the health needs of more students, Student Government is working on a plan to implement safer drinking water. Student Government passed a bill last week to install fluoride filters on at least...

UK zoo’s pandas meet for date, but will they mate?

The Associated Press April 5, 2012

LONDON (AP) — Zoo officials have created a private love nest for Britain’s only pair of giant pandas in hope the fertility-challenged animals will mate — and Wednesday may be their last...

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5 ex-cops sentenced in Katrina killings case

The Associated Press April 5, 2012

NEW ORLEANS — Five former New Orleans police officers were sentenced Wednesday to prison terms for their roles in deadly shootings of unarmed residents in the chaotic days after Hurricane Katrina,...

Egypt:Constitution panel on track despite boycott

The Associated Press April 5, 2012

CAIRO — The head of Egypt’s constitutional assembly said Wednesday the committee will forge ahead with its work despite appeals from liberals, Christians and others who walked out in protest...

Investigators: Tenn. judge high on pills in court

The Associated Press April 5, 2012

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A finding that a Tennessee judge was high on prescription pills during the last two years of his career is calling into question convictions in many of the criminal cases...

First 200 US Marines land at Aussie training hub

The Associated Press April 5, 2012

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The first detachment of 200 U.S. Marines has arrived in northern Australia, where a permanent joint training hub is taking shape as part of a U.S. shift of military strength...

UTPD program to target laptop thefts

Jody Serrano April 5, 2012

Chances of recovering stolen laptops may increase this year with the launch of a new UT program designed to lead campus law enforcement to the perpetrator. Larry Bloom, a UT System police inspector, said...

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Students give input on cycling conflict areas

Alexandra Klima April 5, 2012

In order to avoid the sometimes inevitable collision between bikers and pedestrians, a group is working to make UT-Austin a more pedestrian and cyclist friendly campus. UT students gave their input on...

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Jamnesty calls for Olympic sponsor ban

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 5, 2012

Through music and public speaking, students petitioned Wednesday night for the removal of a 2012 Olympic sponsor responsible for a 1984 tragedy. UT’s first Jamnesty featured two speakers as well...

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Blogger, government professor exemplifies foreign policy savvy

Rachel Thompson April 5, 2012

Associate government professor Terri Givens teaches two government classes, updates two weekly blogs, runs marathons and insists on holding a family dinner every night. For Givens, interest in foreign...

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