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Professor lectures, contributes to film about energy usage

Jasmin Sun March 31, 2011

UT Bureau of Economic Geology director Scott Tinker drew nearly 300 people to a lecture on global energy consumption and usage. Tinker’s lecture at the Blanton Museum of Art on Wednesday could...

APD on lookout for three men for burglary in West Campus

Marty McAndrews March 31, 2011

The Austin Police Department is seeking the help of UT students in catching three burglars responsible for an attempted January robbery in West Campus, according to a Wednesday press release. Surveillance...

P. Terry’s founder gives advice about owning small business

Mary Ellen Knewtson March 30, 2011

  Old ladies often pull up to P. Terry’s burger stand and tell founder Patrick Terry that he and the restaurant make them feel young again, he told communications students Tuesday. “We...

Did they deliver?

Ahsika Sanders March 30, 2011

  After a year focused on legislative advocacy and internal reforms, Student Government President Scott Parks and Vice President Muneezeh Kabir sang “The Eyes Of Texas” for the...

Did they deliver?

Ahsika Sanders March 30, 2011

After a year focused on legislative advocacy and internal reforms, Student Government President Scott Parks and Vice President Muneezeh Kabir sang “The Eyes Of Texas” for the last time as...

UT System officials reaffirm importance of research

Matthew Stottlemyre March 30, 2011

  University officials, state lawmakers and a UT alumni association have all voiced their support for University research after the UT System hired a controversial academic adviser last month...

House bill could cut funding, reduce services for hospitals

William James Gerlich March 30, 2011

Hospitals, nursing homes and physicians could be forced to cut services if lawmakers pass House Bill 1 this Friday, said leaders of the Texas Hospital Association on Tuesday. The association’s...

Panel urges balanced coverage of Middle East by US reporters

Allie Kolechta March 30, 2011

American press covering conflict in the Middle East brings humanity back into a situation that can quickly become depraved, said author and journalist Lawrence Wright on Tuesday. Wright, who won...

Wounded veterans team up for Texas bicycle challenge

Shamoyita DasGupta March 30, 2011

When an incoming rocket round hit Sgt. Johnny Alexander during his service in Vietnam, he lost both of his legs, his back was crushed and he was paralyzed from the neck down. Now, decades later,...

Attorney pursues changes to Public Information Act

Allie Kolechta March 30, 2011

An Austin attorney proposed policies during a city council meeting Tuesday that could close loopholes in a law that allows the public to view government records. Under current law, government officials...

Roundup crime rates

Marty McAndrews March 29, 2011

  Last weekend’s annual Roundup event for prospective members of UT fraternities and sororities may have seemed like a wild time for some West Campus residents, but it resulted...

Professor appointed to ocean safety team after oil spill in Gulf

Amy Thornton March 29, 2011

A UT professor will serve on the newly-formed Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee, a federal advisory body created to improve offshore drilling safety, well containment and spill response. After...

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