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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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American Muslims reflect about 9/11’s effect on Islam

Victoria Pagan September 9, 2011

Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, the American Muslim community is still working to show support for its country and end negative stereotypes that arose from the tragedy. Business senior and president...

UT alumnus earned Pulitzer Prize for expert 9/11 reporting

Liz Farmer September 9, 2011

While most of the UT community was in shock as they saw the 9/11 attacks, one UT alumnus scrambled to write an article about aviation security that would go on to win the Pulitzer Prize. At the time of...

UT students memorialize friends, family lost in attacks

Jody Serrano September 9, 2011

Fine arts graduate student Courtney Sale has always had a hard time finding the right words to speak about the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Nearly 10 years ago, Sale’s brother-in-law entered...

‘Game-changer’ in evolution from S. African bones

The Associated Press September 9, 2011

WASHINGTON — Two million-year-old bones belonging to a creature with both apelike and human traits provide the clearest evidence of evolution’s first major step toward modern humans —...

Obama asks $450B to lift economy, mostly tax cuts

The Associated Press September 9, 2011

WASHINGTON — Confronting an economy in peril, President Barack Obama unveiled a larger-than-expected $450 billion plan Thursday night to boost jobs and put cash in the pockets of dispirited Americans,...

Protesters hold weekly demonstration in front of Capitol

John Farey September 8, 2011

A women’s group marked the pending 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by holding its 520th weekly vigil in front of the State Capitol on Wednesday. Fourteen women and one man dressed in...

Grant research to study links between technology, careers

Nina Hernandez September 8, 2011

The National Science Foundation awarded $1.4 million in grants to three universities, including UT, to study the impacts of technology on occupations. UT has appointed a principal investigator, Diane...

Task force sets out to improve four-year graduation rate

Liz Farmer September 8, 2011

High school students who are less prepared for college tend to add to an already low four-year graduation rate, according to a recent study by a UT professor. Fifty-one percent of UT students graduate...

Center for Women’s and Gender Studies receives grant

Sylvia Butanda September 8, 2011

The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies received a $100,200 grant, which will initiate a program for women’s empowerment, encouraging a more active participation in politics. The Embrey...

Smoke from Bastrop wildfires drifts into Austin

Jillian Bliss September 8, 2011

Although the city of Austin has managed to stay clear of wildfires, the air above it has not escaped unscathed. Clouds of smoke rolled into the city Tuesday and Wednesday morning, causing some to become...

Volunteer Fair promotes student involvement in Austin community

Syeda Hasan September 8, 2011

UT hosted members of mentoring programs, cultural awareness groups and other volunteer organizations Wednesday to get students involved in community service both on and off campus. The Volunteer Fair,...

Cemetery upkeep causes controversy

Jillian Bliss September 8, 2011

Despite dissent from some citizens, city officials are finding cemetery conditions up to par. Sharon Blythe, director of Rescue Austin Memorial Parks, is leading a group of residents in challenging city...

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