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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Concert raises money for Bastrop fire victims

Brianna Pelayo October 18, 2011

Texas musical legends Willie Nelson and George Strait donated their time and talent to aid Bastrop residents in rebuilding their community during a benefit concert held at the Frank Erwin Center Monday...

President Powers’ job safe after controversy

Liz Farmer October 18, 2011

The UT-Austin president and UT System chancellor’s jobs are safe, according to a statement made by the UT System Board of Regents chair during a Monday forum designed to address questions regarding...

Senior infielder Jordan Etier dismissed from team

Trey Scott October 18, 2011

Jordan Etier has been released from the Texas baseball team, school officials announced Monday. The senior infielder was arrested over the weekend for possession of marijuana and evading police, both...

Electric cab company strives to drive legally

Nicole Sanseverino October 18, 2011

After more than 200 tickets, multiple arrests and a three-year debate with Austin City Council members, Chris Nielsen’s electric cab company has turned a corner in what he calls a rollercoaster ride...

Putin calls himself hardest-working Russian leader

The Associated Press October 18, 2011

MOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin lauded himself Monday as Russia’s hardest-working leader since World War II, putting himself above Communist-era titans like Stalin and Khrushchev in...

Vatican weighs in on cult-like group in Legion

The Associated Press October 18, 2011

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has proposed giving hundreds of women who live like nuns within the troubled Legion of Christ order greater autonomy after a Holy See investigation found serious problems...

Arrest marks growing pains for superhero movement

The Associated Press October 18, 2011

SEATTLE — Fabio Heuring was standing outside a Seattle nightclub on a Saturday night with a friend when a man bolting from a bouncer ran into them. The enraged man ripped off his shirt in the middle...

Study finds social interaction beneficial to senior citizens

Allison Harris October 17, 2011

Senior citizens who increase or maintain social interaction have less cognitive and physical limitations and lower mortality rates, according to research done by Patricia Thomas, postdoctoral fellow for...

Navratri Celebration Honors Women

Sylvia Butanda October 17, 2011

Students performed three traditional dances as part of Navratri, a celebration of women empowerment in the Hindu culture. Hindus observe Navratri four times a year in correspondence with the lunar calendar....

‘Trash to Treasure’ raises thousands through recycling

Allison Harris October 17, 2011

Tables filled with clothing, shoes, accessories, school supplies, electronics and household items dominated the entrance plaza to the Flawn Academic Center as a student environmental group hosted its seventh...

Colleges expand offerings amid natural gas boom

The Associated Press October 17, 2011

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Job prospects in Cory May’s native eastern Ohio were grim — even for a hard-working Marine reservist willing to work hard or relocate. “It’s either that...

O’Neal counter-sues UT over Warhol portrait

John Farey October 17, 2011

The former lover of 1970s star Farrah Fawcett is counter-suing the UT System Board of Regents, claiming he is being publicly bullied into surrendering an Andy Warhol portrait of the actress. Fawcett attended...

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