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UT falls low on startup company survey

Jennifer Berke December 1, 2011

The Association of University Technology Managers surveyed a variety of institutions whose research led to the creation of new companies in the fiscal year of 2010. UT Austin did not score high on the...

Top 10 alternative study venues

Jillian Bliss December 1, 2011

Final exams are on their way, and sometimes the Perry-Castañeda Library can seem overcrowded. Daily Texan Staffers have compiled a list of alternative study spots both on and off campus. 1. Flightpath...

Central banks move to stabilize financial system

The Associated Press December 1, 2011

FRANKFURT, Germany — The central banks of the wealthiest countries, trying to prevent a debt crisis in Europe from exploding into a global panic, swept in Wednesday to shore up the world financial...

Cain tells aides he is reassessing his campaign

The Associated Press November 30, 2011

ATLANTA — Herman Cain told aides Tuesday he is assessing whether the latest allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against him “create too much of a cloud” for his Republican presidential...

Nearly 400 prisoners in Texas serving life without parole

The Associated Press November 30, 2011

HOUSTON — A review of Texas prison records shows juries around the state have sent 398 convicts to prison with no chance of parole in the six years since the life without parole law took effect. Texas...

Texas Senator Kel Seliger discusses redistricting process

Sarah White November 30, 2011

Allegations that the new district maps produced in the 82nd state legislative session discriminate illegally are unfounded, said Kel Seliger, Texas Senator and chairman of the Senate Select Committee on...

City to make public data more accessible

Sarah White November 30, 2011

The city of Austin is looking for information about which type of public data residents consider most important, but UT officials said they do not have the resources to conduct similar research on prioritizing...

Students take a social study break

Megan Strickland November 30, 2011

With finals far from her thoughts, Charity Chukwu dodged a joust from Amber Olivas and rushed forward to knock her opponent from her pedestal. She paused, caught her breath and stood in victory as her...

Students shocked by rising tuition costs

Andrew Messamore November 30, 2011

Students are shocked by the quickly rising cost of tuition, said government junior Adrian Reyna. On Monday, the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee proposed the largest tuition increase allowed over the...

CTBAC holds forum, agrees on 2.6 percent tuition increase

Allie Kolechta November 30, 2011

Liberal arts students met for the last time this semester before voicing their opinions on tuition policy in front of peers, faculty and administration today. The College of Liberal Arts College Tuition...

Eurozone ministers try to beef up rescue fund

The Associated Press November 30, 2011

BRUSSELS — Eurozone ministers offered Greece €8 billion ($10.7 billion) Christmas rescue package Tuesday to stem an immediate cash crisis yet failed to resolve fears that the common euro...

US official says Iran should not issue threats

The Associated Press November 30, 2011

TEHRAN, Iran — Hard-line Iranian protesters stormed British diplomatic compounds Tuesday, hauling down the Union Jack, torching an embassy vehicle and pelting buildings with petrol bombs in what...

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