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Gorbachev visits UT, urges America to pull out of Middle East

Jody Serrano October 19, 2011

Former Soviet Union president Mikhail Gorbachev urged the United States to pull out of Afghanistan and work with Russia and other countries to create a new world order in a lecture at the Lyndon Baines...

Water usage regulations may become stricter, UT unaffected

Allie Kolechta October 19, 2011

The city may have to resort to water conservation measures intended for catastrophes if Central Texas’ drought continues, but UT will still be responsible for managing its own water usage. City...

McCombs school claims best energy finance class

Megan Strickland October 19, 2011

Winning the second consecutive National Energy Finance Challenge for the McCombs School of Business proves that the school has one of the best energy finance courses in the country, said members of the...

Malaria vaccine finishes first trial

The Associated Press October 19, 2011

The quest for the world’s first malaria vaccine appears to have taken a big step. The first results from a late-stage test in seven African countries were released on Tuesday. They show the experimental...

Rebels nearing Sirte, NATO officials see end to conflict soon

The Associated Press October 19, 2011

BANI WALID, Libya — Libyan fighters celebrated the fall of this stubborn former regime stronghold by firing weapons in the air and hanging revolutionary flags on buildings on Tuesday, while in another...

Athlete punishments depend more on stardom, team than actual crime

Trey Scott October 19, 2011

If UT’s new standard of discipline for an action such as peeing-and-fleeing is dismissal from the program, it’s a good thing the school doesn’t dish out retroactive punishments. What...

China’s elites call for cultural campaign

The Associated Press October 19, 2011

BEIJING — The ruling Communist Party approved a program Tuesday to enhance its popularity at home and China’s image abroad at a time when the leadership is struggling with domestic unrest and...

Research certificate to be available for undergraduates

Allie Kolechta October 18, 2011

Undergraduate researchers from across the 40 Acres will be able to earn a certificate in research for the first time, after the Senate of College Councils unanimously passed a resolution. The Senate and...

Code for America pushes public works for creators

Brianna Pelayo October 18, 2011

Recruiters from a technological talent agency are searching for Austin residents who could use their electronic and computing skills to better the community. Code for America, a program which recruits...

Powers releases Campaign for Texas update

Rachel Thompson October 18, 2011

UT President William Powers Jr. released a statement Monday discussing the Campaign for Texas, a fundraising effort that has raised more than $1.7 billion for the University. UT uses the donations to...

Troubled adolescents could find help in the arts

Rachel Thompson October 18, 2011

UT professors are joining Austin community members to cultivate creativity among adolescents otherwise considered derelicts by some members of society. Travis Marcum of the Austin Classical Guitar Society...

Queer Bengali cinema makes campus debut, sparks debate

Nicole Sanseverino October 18, 2011

Chapal Bhaduri paints white dots along his forehead, cinches his waistcoat, ties peacock feathers to his wrist and slips on a pair of high heels. The scene was part of a film clip shown to a group of...

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