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Education professors honored for contributions to health

Brianna Pelayo October 11, 2011

The National Academy for Kinesiology honored three College of Education professors for their contributions to their field, the University announced Friday. Two of the honorees, Janice Todd and Jody Jensen,...

Workshop speakers discuss border control

Rachel Thompson October 11, 2011

Eighteen-year-old Esequiel Hernandez Jr. was shot and killed by a Marine while tending to his family’s livestock in Redford, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border. The corporal who fired the shot believed...

City faces legal action over abortion clinic signage

Nick Hadjigeorge October 11, 2011

The city of Austin is facing legal challenges over the constitutionality of an ordinance requiring pregnancy resource centers to publicly announce they do not perform abortions, refer individuals to abortion...

Speaker remembers feminist aspect to the Chicano Movement

Nicole Sanseverino October 11, 2011

 Three coffins bearing the inscription “rest in peace” and a life-size doll with a noose around its neck displayed in front of her office were only some of the ways men intimidated Anna...

Co-op boots reward in Student Government website scavenger hunt

Allie Kolechta October 11, 2011

 Student Government has created an online scavenger hunt of questions and answers about their website for “Win Week,” a social media blitz in celebration of SG’s revamped website,...

Big Ben could become leaning tower of London

The Associated Press October 11, 2011

LONDON — Big Ben has a little bend. Experts say the neogothic clock tower — one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks — is gently leaning to one side. Documents recently published...

Stocks rise on European debt solutions

The Associated Press October 11, 2011

NEW YORK — Just last week, a bear market seemed inevitable. Since then stocks have surged four out of the past five days, bringing the S&P 500 index up 8.7 percent. The latest jump came Monday...

UT alumnus features new book depicting role in Chinese Punk Rock evolution

Brianna Pelayo October 11, 2011

UT alumnus and current high school physics teacher David O’Dell is not usually the one to bring up the subject of Chinese punk rock, but if asked, he would be able to explain in detail how he helped...

Learning Center moves to new department

Rachel Thompson October 11, 2011

The Sanger Learning and Career Center recently moved into the School of Undergraduate Studies, but it has already been aiding students by providing resources and staff to help freshman and other students...

Addition of TCU to Big 12 could restore old traditions

Jillian Bliss October 11, 2011

 TCU athletic officials announced Monday night the Horned Frogs will fill an open slot in the Big 12 Conference. The TCU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the invitation to join the conference,...

Lecture Examines Marriage and Happiness in U.S. and Japan

Sylvia Butanda October 10, 2011

The happiest periods of marriage occur with the early honeymoon phase and later on following the departure of children from the house, according to a study comparing marriage within the United States and...

Visual Arts Center features ‘Disco Desert’ art video

Sarah Lawson October 10, 2011

“Disco Desert,” a Visual Arts Center exhibit that debuted Friday, was a product of a road trip to Presidio, Texas. The Austin Video Bee, a five-person women’s art group, was responsible...

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