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Greek state hospital doctors, staff on strike

The Associated Press March 22, 2012

ATHENS, Greece — Greek state hospital services faced disruptions Wednesday as staff held work stoppages and protests over government austerity measures and pay delays. Doctors and staff at public...

Honolulu judge puts man in chokehold for ruckus

The Associated Press March 22, 2012

HONOLULU (AP) — It got personal for a judge in Honolulu when he put a man in a chokehold for jumping onto his bench and breaking a flagpole bearing the state flag, authorities said. District Judge...

Mauritania has not agreed to hand over spy chief

The Associated Press March 22, 2012

NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania — A high-ranking government official is denying that Mauritania had agreed to hand over one of Moammar Gadhafi’s ex-intelligence chief for trial in Libya. His comment...

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French riot police pressure gunman to surrender

The Associated Press March 22, 2012

TOULOUSE, France — Riot police set off explosions outside an apartment building early Thursday in an effort to force the surrender of a gunman who boasted of bringing France “to its knees”...

Finalists for VP of Student Affairs office announced

Liz Farmer March 22, 2012

The search committee for the new vice president for Student Affairs has chosen four finalists out of 77 applicants to visit campus in April. The position became available when vice president for Student...

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Student government candidates disqualified again after two days

Jody Serrano March 22, 2012

Updated on 03/22/12 at 12:23 p.m. The Election Supervisory Board disqualified recently reinstated Student Government candidates Madison Gardner and running mate Antonio Guevara Wednesday for falsification...

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Carnaval music takes the stage with frevo

Andrew Messamore March 22, 2012

Brazilian Spok Frevo Orquestra is opening UT’s doors to Latin American culture and rhythmic frevo music in the days leading up to this Saturday’s concert. The group will be preforming big...

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African American social issues discussed

Alexandra Klima March 22, 2012

Ever since his childhood, James Moore said he has dealt with the stigma of inferiority associated with being an African-American male. As a result, his lifelong passion has become attempting to rise above...

Biologists hatch plan to eradicate fire ant problem on campus

Samuel Liebl March 22, 2012

UT biologists are developing a method to reduce the prevalence of invasive fire ants by introducing their natural enemies — parasitic flies that turn them into zombie-like ants. According to University’s...

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Edelman addresses School of Social Work about closing the achievement gap

Rachel Thompson March 22, 2012

Young children spend their days in early education like sponges, soaking up the knowledge and skills that will help them succeed later in life, said lecturer Jonah Edelman. Edelman, the CEO and founder...

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UT continues water conservation despite rainfall

Samuel Liebl March 22, 2012

Local authorities, environmental groups and the University continue to pursue water conservation policies even after heavy local rainfall in March. With lakes Travis and Buchanan still less than half...

Central Texas trails are closing to protect endangered birds

Kayla Jonsson March 22, 2012

Some Central Texas trails are closing for the spring to protect an endangered bird species during their mating season. The golden-cheeked warbler is a small endangered songbird found only in Central Texas...

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