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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Legislation piles up as special session winds down

William James Gerlich June 28, 2011

General Appropriations Bill One of the key general appropriation bills passed the House and Senate and awaits Gov. Rick Perry’s final approval. Sen. Steve Ogden, R-Bryan, said this bill was...

Center stresses need for integrated science, computer education

Allison Harris June 27, 2011

Scientists and industry leaders agreed that integrating science and computer education will lead to greater progress during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Texas Advanced Computing Center on...

Student Government blood drive to help tornado victims

Victoria Pagan June 27, 2011

Tornado survivors in Alabama and Missouri will get relief from University blood donations next week. The tornado disasters in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Joplin, Mo., two months ago inspired Student Government...

Medical schools see increased enrollment despite weak economy

Allison Harris June 27, 2011

Medical schools across the country, including those within the UT System, have increased enrollment despite a tough economic climate, according to a report released last week. First-year enrollment...

GOP-led Texas House can’t make quorum

The Associated Press June 27, 2011

AUSTIN — When Republicans grabbed a supermajority in the Texas House, the joke was that Democrats wouldn’t even have to show up for the GOP to pass bills into law. But now it’s...

Israel tears down section of divisive enclosure fence

The Associated Press June 27, 2011

NAALIN CROSSING, West Bank — Israel began tearing down a section of its contentious West Bank separation barrier Sunday near a village that has come to symbolize Palestinian opposition to the...

New York’s gay pride parade lauds same-sex marriage law

The Associated Press June 27, 2011

NEW YORK — One of the world’s oldest and largest gay pride parades turned into a carnival-like celebration of same-sex marriage Sunday as hundreds of thousands of revelers rejoiced at New...

Inspiration for ‘The Departed,’ Bulger captured after 16 years

The Associated Press June 27, 2011

BOSTON — When James “Whitey” Bulger ruled the streets of South Boston, the New England crime scene was a battleground for a bloody turf war between the Italian Mafia and Irish street...

North Dakota flood waters receding

The Associated Press June 27, 2011

MINOT, N.D. — The Souris River began a slow retreat from Minot on Sunday with no further flood damage in the city, but officials warned danger would remain for several days until the highest water...

Construction continues with help of increased donations

Victoria Pagan June 27, 2011

While higher education continues to struggle with budget cuts, donations from various organizations continue to allow for the beginning of new construction projects throughout the University, project...

City comes together to ‘Keep Austin Weird’

Syeda Hasan June 27, 2011

A crowd of hippies, hula dancers and Dr. Seuss characters braved the heat to celebrate weirdness Saturday afternoon. Thousands of Austinites, some donning elaborate costumes, filled the lawn of...

Program to address declining Latino population in higher education

Syeda Hasan June 27, 2011

The University introduced a new research program that aims to address the declining number of Latino males pursuing higher education at a symposium Friday. UT's Division of Diversity and...

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