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Cyclist in hospital after collision

Sarah White March 2, 2012

A cyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a pedestrian on campus at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, said UT Police Department Sergeant Gary Peoples. The collision occurred on 21st Street between...

Occupy UT compared to 1960s protests, campus politics a problem

David Maly March 2, 2012

Student activists past and present came together Thursday night to inspire current students to continue working for change. The event was organized by Occupy UT, but registered with the University as...

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SHAC provides link for UHS-student body communication

Paxton Thomes March 2, 2012

A University committee for student health is seeking student input on services and programs provided by University Health Services. The Student Health Advisory Committee is a student-appointed organization...

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UT alumni create Longhorn Bar

Sylvia Butanda March 2, 2012

With an interest in helping the University and providing healthy food, two Texas Exes members created a brand of energy and protein bars that has gained momentum since its launch in November 2011. Martha...

Board of Regents to vote on proposed tuition increase at next meeting

Liz Farmer March 2, 2012

The Office of Student Financial Services must use current tuition rates to determine financial aid because the Board of Regents has yet to set a date for its 2012-2014 tuition setting meeting. That means...

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Bus-riding population grows, leads to overcrowding

Kayla Jonsson March 2, 2012

Despite limited funds, the Capital Metro transit system is attempting to ease concerns of overcrowding on UT shuttles and city buses. Capital Metro, the system that runs UT’s shuttles and city buses,...

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Austin City Council to impose ban on plastic, paper bags

Kayla Jonsson March 2, 2012

After five years of discussion, an ordinance banning disposable bags in Austin passed at about 2 a.m. today. The ordinance will take effect March 1, 2013 and will prohibit plastic bags and paper bags...

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Darrell K Royal Fund to jumpstart Alzheimer’s research in Texas

Alexa Ura March 2, 2012

Legendary football coach Darrell K Royal left behind a legacy on the football field that will also continue into the field of Alzheimer’s research. The Darrell K Royal Fund for Alzheimer’s...

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University, SG election results announced, tuition referendum also attached

Alexa Ura March 2, 2012

Newly elected University and Student Government student representatives celebrated the end of their campaigns at the announcement of campus-wide student election results Thursday. Election Supervisory...

Officials investigate cause of fire on fourth floor of Welch Hall

Sylvia Butanda March 2, 2012

A chemical storage refrigerator may have caused a fire on the fourth floor of Welch Hall’s west wing Thursday morning, officials said. The fire started at about 4 a.m. and caused minimal damage....

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More violent weather ahead for damaged communities

The Associated Press March 2, 2012

HARRISBURG, Ill. — Crews cleared splintered plywood and smashed appliances from small-town neighborhoods Thursday, a day after tornadoes killed 13 people in the Midwest and South. But the forecast...

Syrian rebels withdraw from enclave after siege

The Associated Press March 2, 2012

BEIRUT — After a punishing, monthlong military siege, Syrian rebels made what they called a “tactical retreat” Thursday from a key district in Homs, saying they were running low on weapons...

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