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Human rights advocates inform at University fair

Jake Hong March 11, 2011

Nine student organizations came together to share information about the countries and causes they support at a human rights fair Wednesday. Zoya Waliany, Plan II senior and one of the fair organizers,...

Israel nation jubilation

Molly Moore March 10, 2011

A dozen white tents on the South Mall introduced students to diverse aspects of Israeli life in the 13th Annual Israel Block Party. The block party, which Texas Hillel sponsors, aims to spread information...

Ransom Center to process works of cyberpunk-pioneering writer

Yvonne Marquez March 10, 2011

The Harry Ransom Center began processing a renowned science fiction novelist’s archive last month. Bruce Sterling, one of the founders of the cyberpunk movement ­— a science fiction genre focused...

NPR Ex-CEO to join symposium discussing online journalism

Allie Kolechta March 10, 2011

Former NPR CEO and general manager of NYTimes.com Vivian Schiller has agreed to still speak at a symposium on online journalism at UT in April, despite an announcement Wednesday that she left her post...

Magazine editor discusses future of Texas Democrats

Yvonne Marquez March 10, 2011

Talent is lacking in the Democratic Party, and it is up to the future generation to change it, a political writer told a group of about 50 students at a University Democrats meeting Wednesday. Paul...

Neurosurgeon’s life story inspires students

Allison Harris March 10, 2011

Benjamin Carson, director of pediatric neurosurgery at John’s Hopkins, said he rose out of poverty and became a renowned neurosurgeon through faith in God and himself. Natural Sciences Career Services...

Runoff election

Allison Harris March 10, 2011

Two executive alliances will hoist their wooden signs for the last time on the West Mall today after three weeks of vigorous campaigning for the top Student Government spots. Students can vote in the...

Runoff election

Allison Harris March 10, 2011

Two executive alliances will hoist their wooden signs for the last time on the West Mall today after three weeks of vigorous campaigning for the top Student Government spots. Students can vote in the...

New Hampshire targets student voters

Huma Munir March 10, 2011

New Hampshire Republicans are pushing legislation that could make it more difficult for the state’s college students to vote. Other proposed laws might prevent students from voting by tightening the...

Bill attempts to increase affordability of textbooks

Victoria Pagan March 10, 2011

Bookstore representatives and a UT student testified before the House Higher Education Committee on Wednesday in support of a bill that would make college and university textbooks more affordable. Rep....

Bill seeks to end texting while driving

Allie Kolechta March 10, 2011

A wrecked pick-up truck stood out against the Capitol lawn Wednesday as legislators and members of the media mourned the death of 17-year-old Alex Brown and discussed ways to prevent texting while driving. The...

Students, leaders speak out for evidence-based sex ed

William James Gerlich March 9, 2011

Sex education in Texas public schools will become more comprehensive if student lobbyists and a state representative get their way. About 75 students from across Texas assembled at the Capitol on Tuesday...

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