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Wellfest encourages healthier lifestyles

John Farey September 22, 2011

Students received free health advice ranging from vision screening and safe sex kits, to nutrition information and free relaxation massages Wednesday at the Flawn Academic Center. Susan Hochman, University...

Garvey named new entrepreneur-in-residence

Jennifer Berke September 22, 2011

The Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship selected its 2011-2012 entrepreneur-in-residence last week. The entrepreneur-in-residence is chosen from a group of businesspeople nominated by the faculty,...

First-year SG representatives announced

Allie Kolechta September 22, 2011

After Wednesday’s election, two freshmen with the same number of votes will step into the Student Government office as UT’s first first-year representatives. Economics freshman Kornel Rady...

Flash mob meditates for brighter future

Shreya Banerjee September 22, 2011

Although many mobs are affiliated with loud noise and violence, a different kind of mob took over the north side of the Long Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday night. Approximately 150 people gathered...

Low producing majors in danger of being cut

Jillian Bliss September 22, 2011

Clarification: Although the major in Greek will be eliminated, certain degree plans will still require students to enroll in Greek courses, and UT will still offer Greek language classes. UT is the only...

Ana Sisnett honored posthumously

Allie Kolechta September 22, 2011

One of UT’s many libraries now bears the name of a recently deceased UT alumna, after a dedication ceremony Wednesday evening. The ceremony officially named the Gender and Sexuality Library in the...

Protesters vow to camp near Wall St. indefinitely

The Associated Press September 22, 2011

NEW YORK — In a small granite plaza a block from the New York Stock Exchange, a group of 20-somethings in flannel pajama pants and tie-dyed T-shirts are plotting the demise of Wall Street as we know...

Dumping of 35 bodies seen as challenge to Zetas

The Associated Press September 22, 2011

MEXICO CITY — A gang aligned with Mexico’s most wanted drug lord may be delivering a gruesome challenge to the ruling cartel and Mexican officials in the Gulf state of Veracruz, by dumping...

New supercomputer to be built on campus

Kayla Jonsson September 22, 2011

[Corrected Sept. 22: Removed last two graphs] UT’s Texas Advanced Computing Center plans to build a supercomputer with state-of-the-art computing and visualization capabilities as part of a National...

Raising fish in captivity could save coral reefs

Kayla Jonsson September 22, 2011

The amount of healthy coral reef has taken a dive toward the deep end, but scientists are attempting to help it make a comeback. Breeding ornamental fish in captivity is becoming a more popular way to...

Professor hopes to find teaching methods to retain women in technology-based fields

Alexandra Feuerman September 22, 2011

Although computer and information technology careers have not always been considered popular for women, School of Information associate professor Lecia Barker is working to change that preconception. Barker...

Students hunt for parking in crowded C-Lots

Aaron West September 22, 2011

Levi Sturgis is on the prowl. He guns his black Corolla’s engine and cruises down a straightaway in one of the student parking lots on campus. A truck, an SUV and a pack of students cross at the...

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