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Sky’s the limit

Jasmin Sun March 7, 2011

Regardless of age, many Austin residents remembered what it was like to be a kid again Sunday. Despite traffic congestion around the area and a lack of parking spaces, thousands of adults and children...

State releases safety cautions for traveling inside Mexico

Allie Kolechta March 7, 2011

Although English freshman Sasha Henry’s cousin is getting married in Monterrey during spring break, she is afraid of crossing the border into Mexico because of a recent upswing in violence and a warning...

Less state support causes tuition surge

Matthew Stottlemyre March 7, 2011

Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series examining the sources of UT’s funding. UT tuition has approximately doubled during the past decade, and it funds more of the University’s overall...

Runoff to decide SG victors

Ahsika Sanders March 4, 2011

Students can look forward to another week of SG campaigning as two executive alliances prepare for a runoff election. Because no campaign had the 51-percent majority the election code requires, the...

Proposed bills aim to create tuition freeze for University

Allie Kolechta March 4, 2011

Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a six-part series examining bills that could impact the lives of students. If the Legislature passes either of two bills this session, the University will lose its...

President Powers to hire mediator for staff conflicts

Matthew Stottlemyre March 4, 2011

UT staff will soon have similar conflict resolution resources as faculty and students. Interviews for a new staff ombudsperson position began Thursday. UT Staff Council recommended that President William...

Editor discusses problems with death penalty

Joe Layton March 4, 2011

A considerable number of inmates sentenced to death or life in prison could be innocent, the executive editor of the Texas Observer said in a lecture Thursday. Dave Mann spoke at MonkeyWrench Books...

City ordinance implements parking meter time extension

Shamoyita DasGupta March 4, 2011

Patrons of Downtown Austin should carry more loose change starting in August 2011, after City Council members voted 6-1 Thursday to implement an ordinance that will extend hours for parking meters. Currently,...

Study finds prestige not factor in success for college graduates

Joe Layton March 4, 2011

Attending a more selective college does not lead to higher earnings for the average student, according to a recent study by Princeton researchers. Students who apply to, and are accepted by, elite schools...

Fair showcases efforts for greener campus

Jake Hong March 4, 2011

Students and staff showed off their green expertise at the second annual Sustainability Fair on Thursday. About 12 organizations, including the Department of Housing and Food Service, showcased different...

SG executive alliance to be decided in runoff

Ahsika Sanders March 3, 2011

2011 Elections Results Student Government: Executive Alliance Natalie Butler/Ashley Baker = 48.6 percent Abel Mulugheta/Sameer Desai = 34.7 percent The executive alliance will be determined by...

City Council to vote on ordinance to increase parking meters hours

Allie Kolechta March 3, 2011

Parking may be even more of a pain for students and Austin residents if the City Council approves an ordinance in today’s meeting that would increase parking meter hours. The Downtown Commission and...

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