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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Turkey sets model for democracy despite cultural divides

Megan Strickland September 14, 2011

The Turkish nation’s rich history plays a huge part in its future as a leader of the Middle East, said Abdülhamit Bilici, Turkish journalist and general manager of Cihan News Agency in a discussion...

Austin community, vendors gather to raise funds for Bastrop wildfires victims

Lydia Herrera September 14, 2011

Live music could be heard outside of the CTC Garden venue as people gathered Tuesday at an event created to raise funds for the American Red Cross of Central Texas to aid the wildfire victims of Bastrop...

Richard Linklater inspired by slackers

Megan Strickland September 14, 2011

Director and filmmaker Richard Linklater and artist Mika Tajima contended that slackers aren’t apathetic or lazy, but are instead driven by a unique ideology that emphasizes enjoying life. They discussed...

UT signs five-year research deal with Shell

Sarah White September 14, 2011

President William Powers Jr. met with representatives from Royal Dutch Shell Plc. gas company Tuesday to announce and sign documents for a multi-year research partnership worth $7.5 million between the...

Distinguished faculty, students present world-changing research

Andrew Messamore September 14, 2011

As part of an initiative to increase undergraduate interest in research, the School of Undergraduate Studies hosted a lecture series called Research That Changes The World on Tuesday evening. The lectures...

McCombs begins positive trend with Hispanic students

Lydia Herrera September 14, 2011

The Red McCombs School of Business was ranked as the second best school in the nation for Hispanic MBA students, according to a study done by Hispanic Business magazine. The percent of enrolled Hispanic...

Lack of upkeep on cemeteries has Austin citizens worried

Jillian Bliss September 14, 2011

While several Austin residents worry about cemetery maintenance because of safety hazards for visitors, others are worried about how substandard upkeep could affect those honored in the parks. The five...

Teachers strike in Washington district

The Associated Press September 14, 2011

TACOMA, Wash. — Thousands of students in Washington state’s third-largest school district will be spending a second day out of class as school officials seek a court order to force hundreds...

European officials deny speculations about Greek default

The Associated Press September 14, 2011

ATHENS, Greece — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday sought to calm market fears that Greece is heading for a chaotic default on its debts as Europe struggles to contain a crippling financial...

Texas, Oklahoma officials meet to discuss possibly leaving Big 12

The Associated Press September 13, 2011

A person with knowledge of the situation says Texas and Oklahoma officials met over the weekend amid speculation that the Sooners are considering leaving the Big 12. Texas President William Powers Jr.,...

Grant given to research team aids in research on transition metal oxides

Brianna Pelayo September 13, 2011

The National Science Foundation awarded an estimated $3 million Materials Interdisciplinary Research Team grant to a team at the Texas Materials Institute, a collaborative institute between the Cockrell...

Unique techniques kick off Visiting Artist Program

Nick Hadjigeorge September 13, 2011

Artist Steven Roden creates work out of ideas and concepts, which at first seem to lack structure and meaning. He said the aim of his work is to create art that arises from the tensions of various sources...

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