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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Texas Exes continue tradition with Hex Rally

Rachel Thompson November 22, 2011

The eyes of Texas gazed down upon 2,000 red candles burning with Longhorn pride as students gathered to hex that “other” Texas public university before Thursday’s game. The Texas Exes...

Thanksgiving break length varies between schools

Jillian Bliss November 22, 2011

Students hoping to go home for the holidays will have to wait until Thursday for classes to officially be dismissed, according to the UT-Austin academic calendar. The federal calendar designates the last...

Was pepper spray justified at UC Davis?

The Associated Press November 22, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO — Viral videos of riot police repeatedly pepper spraying a row of seated, non-violent Occupy Wall Street protesters at a California university has sparked outrage, an investigation...

Jordan’s king pays rare visit to West Bank

The Associated Press November 22, 2011

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Jordan’s King Abdullah II paid a rare visit to the West Bank on Monday to show support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, as the two moderate leaders try to engage...

Alleged Iran nuke site being watched

The Associated Press November 22, 2011

VIENNA — Satellite surveillance has shown an increase in activity at an Iranian site suspected of links to alleged secret work on nuclear weapons, officials tell The Associated Press. One of the...

Super failure: Deficit-cutting panel gives up

The Associated Press November 22, 2011

WASHINGTON — Congress’ supercommittee conceded ignominious defeat Monday in its quest to conquer a government debt that stands at a staggering $15 trillion, unable to overcome deep and enduring...

UT partners with SunGard, research safe way to file-share

Rachel Thompson November 22, 2011

When searching for an academic institution to partner with for research purposes, SunGard Availability Services needed a great city and a top-rate institution. They found both in a recent partnership with...

Banned protesters file lawsuit

Nick Hadjigeorge November 22, 2011

A lawsuit filed in federal court Monday morning against the city of Austin claims their policy of banning arrested protesters from returning to City Hall is a violation of the First Amendment. Jim Harrington,...

UT System invests $200 million in oil, gas

Liz Farmer November 22, 2011

The investment firm for the UT System committed $200 million to Post Oak Energy Capital, a company that invests in the North American oil and gas industry. Last week, The University of Texas Investment...

Late UT professor commemorated in ceremony Friday

Sarah Lawson November 21, 2011

The late professor Douglass S. Parker was a professional jazz ragtime pianist, but he strayed from his musical career to teach at the University in order to support his family, said Stephen White, Department...

Family dedicates lacrosse center

Megan Strickland November 21, 2011

The dedication of Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field is the silver lining that emerged from tragedy, said former Board of Regents chairman Scott Caven Jr. At a dedication ceremony for the...

Students learn study abroad etiquette

Sylvia Butanda November 21, 2011

Females exposing their knees in public, which may be found offensive in areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, is an example of etiquette which students who plan on studying abroad must become familiar with, said...

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