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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Grading system continues to trouble students and faculty

Sarah White November 16, 2011

Students could be penalized when applying to graduate schools or fellowships because UT does not offer an A+ grade said Bhargav Srinivasan, a finance senior and Senate of College Councils member. The...

Bloodshed in Syria spiraling out of control

The Associated Press November 16, 2011

BEIRUT — Army defectors ambushed dozens of Syrian troops and regime forces gunned down civilians during one of the bloodiest days of the 8-month-old uprising, which appeared Tuesday to be spiraling...

Occupy Austin finds challenges, considers moving to park

Nick Hadjigeorge November 16, 2011

After one month of Occupy Austin’s encampment of City Hall, protester and general assembly facilitator Joe Cooper said the group is confronting the challenges and realities of maintaining the momentum...

Clark Field reopens Wednesday with renovations

Omar Gamboa November 16, 2011

A new addition to UT recreation will include an outdoor playground for students and staff to exercise on and a field for them to enjoy UT lacrosse matches. Clark Field, which has been under renovations...

Border strife, oil pressures could force Sudan to war

The Associated Press November 16, 2011

NAIROBI, Kenya — The presidents of Sudan and the new nation of South Sudan are both predicting the possibility of a new war in an oil-rich region that has seen a spike in cross-border attacks. Troop...

Texas man convicted of trying to help al-Qaida

The Associated Press November 15, 2011

HOUSTON — A Texas man accused of attempting to sneak out of the country with restricted U.S. military documents, money and equipment in order to join al-Qaida was convicted Monday of trying to help...

Presentation highlights study abroad concerns for LGBTQ students

Nick Hadjigeorge November 15, 2011

It is important for LGBTQ students to learn about the history and culture of the country in which they will be studying abroad and to think about these facts in relation to their sexual identity, said...

Dr Pepper CEO inspires McCombs students

Brianna Pelayo November 15, 2011

If you pursue a career in a field you have passion for, you will be able to learn something new and laugh everyday, said Larry Young, CEO of Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. Young spoke at the Student Activity...

Students plot study abroad experiences on new map

Rachel Thompson November 15, 2011

A colorful world map covered with pins placed by Longhorns on cities in which they have studied abroad was mounted in the map room of the Perry-Castañeda Library earlier this week and was unveiled...

Student Government expands confirmation requirements for executive appointments

Allie Kolechta November 15, 2011

After a hearing and deliberation over discrepancy of official and unofficial appointments by the judicial branch of Student Government, a verdict has been reached. SG School of Law representative Austin...

SG searches for alternative bike path near Blanton

Allie Kolechta November 15, 2011

Parking and Transportation Services hosted a town hall this morning to discuss the dismount zone around the Blanton Museum. Under current restrictions, a dismount zone on Blanton Museum grounds does not...

UT to offer veteran’s center

Jody Serrano November 15, 2011

When he was 24 years old, Benjamin Armstrong, a recent Marine Corp veteran at the time, asked himself why he was in college. Armstrong was a freshman at Texas State University and had already served in...

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