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Future of proposed fall break uncertain due to regulations

Alexa Ura February 24, 2012

Even with faculty and student support, the implementation of a fall break for the University remains uncertain because of scheduling constraints. Associate registrar Brenda Schumann said the feasibility...

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Increase in truck thefts linked to border trafficking

Kayla Jonsson February 24, 2012

Austin Police officials are urging large truck owners to take extra safety precautions due to an increase in thefts since Jan. 1. Austin police detective Brent Mullinix said 70 trucks have been stolen...

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UTPD warns against theft, encourages students to protect valuables

Sarah White February 24, 2012

Trust may be a virtue, but unfortunately it’s often an important factor leading to campus theft, said UT Police Department officer Darrell Halstead. Students reported 121 thefts in the Perry-Castaneda...

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Day of prayer revived on campus

Sylvia Butanda February 24, 2012

Campus ministries across the nation joined together Thursday as part of a national movement to unite Christian students in a day of prayer. The National Collegiate Day of Prayer effort was organized by...

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UT Senate elections appoint 2012 positions

Sylvia Butanda February 24, 2012

The Senate of College Councils gained a new executive leader Thursday night after electing its former communications director as president. President-elect Michael Morton, a journalism senior, said he...

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Gardner, Guevara not granted appeal, officially disqualified from SG elections

Jody Serrano February 24, 2012

Madison Gardner and Antonio Guevara will be unable to reenter the Student Government presidential and vice presidential race after the SG Judicial Court declined to hear their appeal of the Election Supervisory...

Safety report exposes concerns about UT Southwestern teaching hospital

Liz Farmer February 24, 2012

Numerous safety issues plague the teaching hospital for UT Southwestern Medical Center, according to a recent safety report. Parkland Hospital serves as a workplace for UT Southwestern faculty and as...

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In battered Syrian city, cries of ‘tragic’ plight

The Associated Press February 24, 2012

BEIRUT — Medics stitch wounds with thread used for clothing. Hungry residents risk Syrian government sniper fire or shelling to hunt for dwindling supplies of bread and canned food on the streets...

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Widespread shootings, bombings kill 55 across Iraq

The Associated Press February 24, 2012

BAGHDAD — Bombs and deadly shootings relentlessly pounded Iraqis on Thursday, killing at least 55 people and wounding more than 225 in a widespread wave of violence the government called a “frantic...

St. Louis, suburbs clash over growing homelessness

The Associated Press February 24, 2012

ST. LOUIS — Sometimes the men emerge from out-of-town police cruisers that stop at homeless shelters and then quickly drive off. Others turn up still wearing gowns from suburban hospitals. Surrounding...

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Chavez surgery throws Venezuela into uncertainty

The Associated Press February 23, 2012

CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez has never been one to share decision-making authority. Now, the voluble socialist strongman and acerbic critic of the U.S. may have no choice but to designate...

‘Occupy’ to hold national conference in Philly

The Associated Press February 23, 2012

PHILADELPHIA — A group of protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement plans to elect 876 “delegates” from around the country and hold a national “general assembly”...

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