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University libertarians endorse candidates but focus on non-traditional issues

Andrew Messamore January 26, 2012

Ron Paul supporters within the Libertarian Longhorns are endorsing and supporting local candidates, but they do not identify themselves as traditional conservatives and their issues focus more on ending...

Police Department faces allegations of misread evidence

Sarah White January 26, 2012

Allegations of improper analysis of evidence have been made against the Austin Police Department crime laboratory by Debra Stephens, a former forensic scientist and employee of APD. The Texas Department...

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UT buildings to be ready by next academic year

Nick Hadjigeorge January 26, 2012

New facilities for the College of Communication, the Department of Computer Science and the College of Liberal Arts will provide advanced technology resources as well as department-unified locations for...

University Democrats aid vote with guest speakers, drives

Andrew Messamore January 26, 2012

While the nation is fixated on the Republican primaries, University Democrats are busy preparing for November 2012 as they support their candidates in local elections, said Huey Fischer, University Democrats...

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Buyer pays $176,000 for JFK hearse

Jamie Stengle January 25, 2012

DALLAS — The man who paid $176,000 for the white hearse used to transport President John F. Kennedy’s body following his assassination in Dallas plans to include it in his collection of about...

Senate promotes student involvement in legislature

Paxton Thomes January 25, 2012

The Senate of College Councils has launched a campaign to increase student outreach to Texas legislatures, said President Carisa Nietsche. The Senate is working together in conjunction with Student...

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Growing violence discourages people from crossing border

Jody Serrano January 25, 2012

Despite concerns over Mexico’s drug war and increased border security, many people with family and friends across the border still choose to make trips between the U.S. and Mexico, said a UT student...

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Austin experiences needed rain

Jody Serrano January 25, 2012

After golf-ball-sized hail and periodic rain spattered Austin all day Tuesday, the city could experience relief from the nasty weather as early as this afternoon. Travis county experienced abnormal amounts...

Rescheduled primaries to affect student voter turnout

Kayla Jonsson January 25, 2012

If the Texas primaries are rescheduled because new district maps are not agreed upon in time, students who leave town after the semester’s end may be unable to vote. The primaries are at risk of...

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Course Transformation Program adds more educational technology to courses

Bobby Blanchard January 25, 2012

Using technology to enhance introductory courses has helped students earn better grades, said representatives of the Course Transformation Program. The program, which began in spring 2010, aims to increase...

Texas law promotes right to bear arms

Sarah White January 25, 2012

Most UT students will remain ineligible to obtain a concealed handgun license after a district court ruling last week. United States district judge Samuel Cummings threw out a motion to overturn a Texas...

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Texas executive MBA program ranked ninth in the world

Tracy Frydberg January 25, 2012

The McCombs School of Business maintained their ranking of ninth best Master of Business Administration program in the world for the second year, according to Poets & Quants, a site dedicated to giving...

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