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Students observe stars, learn about world’s end

Jennifer Berke September 29, 2011

Anybody who watched the 2009 feature film “2012” was exposed to many scientific inaccuracies about how the world may end, according to a College of Natural Sciences presentation. Students...

Zoos help restore nearly extinct ferret

The Associated Press September 29, 2011

WASHINGTON — Animal keepers at the National Zoo’s conservation center in Virginia sent 26 black-footed ferrets to “boot camp” Wednesday to prepare the critters for life in the wild...

No. 7 jerseys half off at Co-op

Trey Scott September 29, 2011

It has not been a good month for Garrett Gilbert. The Texas quarterback was benched midway through the Sept. 10 game against BYU and was demoted to third string for the next week’s game against UCLA....

‘Game Changers’ highlights, broadcasts research

Shreya Banerjee September 29, 2011

Although the Longhorn Network is primarily focused on sports, it will feature its first academic series this October. The series, called “Game Changers,” will showcase faculty who have done...

Construction makes way for biker-friendly roads

Allie Kolechta September 29, 2011

The construction on Rio Grande Street will make way for a two-way bike lane, more parking on the east side of the street and a 12-foot renovated streetscape, according to a University Area Partners official. The...

Alumni information used to distribute credit card offers

Liz Farmer September 29, 2011

[Corrected Sept. 30: Changed headline] Customer usage of a Longhorn silhouette credit card generates $875,000 per year for the Texas Exes alumni association. The almost 20-year-old corporate agreement...

State senate wants A&M rivalry in law

John Farey September 29, 2011

Texas A&M football’s move to the Southeastern Conference next year has now become a political issue, with one state senator moving to legislatively mandate the traditional Thanksgiving football...

‘Liberty’s Surest Guardian’ tells of U.S. success, world impact

Sarah Lawson September 28, 2011

Renowned UT professor Jeremi Suri released a book Tuesday focusing on the principles of successful nation-building based on research that delves into U.S. history. Suri joined the Lyndon B. Johnson School...

Center opens in El Paso to encourage admissions

Andrew Messamore September 28, 2011

President William Powers Jr., director of admissions Kedra Ishop and other members of the Office of Admissions will be traveling to El Paso today to celebrate the grand opening of the El Paso Admissions...

SG concerned with oil pipeline project impact

Jody Serrano September 28, 2011

Student Government passed a resolution supporting student involvement in the proposed Keystone Oil Pipeline Project on Tuesday night. The resolution did not state SG’s opposition to the pipeline...

Local Kappa Alpha sued by national chapter for house, possessions

Megan Strickland September 28, 2011

The national Kappa Alpha fraternity organization filed a lawsuit against its former UT chapter, claiming the group owes the national organization hundreds of thousands of dollars in assets. The lawsuit...

A Look Back: The September 28 Campus Shooting

The Daily Texan Staff September 28, 2011

On Tuesday morning, a UT student fired several rounds from an AK-47 while on campus. He later died by suicide in a campus library when police tried to apprehend him. Below is a copy of the paper, articles,...

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