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SG approves smoking ban, to take full effect in 7 years

Ahsika Sanders March 2, 2011

Smokers used to stepping outside of University buildings to have a cigarette may have to go off-campus after Student Government passed a smoke-free campus resolution Tuesday. The resolution calls...

Court begins hearing case to revise rules for inventions

Matthew Stottlemyre March 2, 2011

The U.S. Supreme Court began to hear a case Monday that could change the rules governing the intellectual property rights to inventions from University research. Intellectual property licensing...

Travesty duo vows to save humankind

Ahsika Sanders March 2, 2011

The self-proclaimed rabble-rousers at the Texas Travesty are setting their sights on SG leadership for the third time — this year to save humanity from nuclear war. The Travesty is a University-sponsored...

Texas’ growth poses challenges for redistricting

Melissa Ayala March 2, 2011

The state’s large population increase and diversification will be obstacles Texas House members will face when they redraw the lines for state voting districts, said state representatives at a...

Forty Acres prepared legislator’s career

Melissa Ayala March 1, 2011

Standing at the top of the South Mall, he leans forward as momentum builds and he glides down the sidewalk of the hill. Suddenly, he’s going faster and can see the cars, bicycles and buses...

Forty Acres prepared legislator’s career

Melissa Ayala March 1, 2011

Standing at the top of the South Mall, he leans forward as momentum builds and he glides down the sidewalk of the hill. Suddenly, he’s going faster and can see the cars, bicycles and buses...

To the moon and back

Yvonne Marquez March 1, 2011

Instead of talking about space, a retired NASA director shared some of his Earth experiences Monday to teach a group of about 75 UT faculty and students lessons in life and leadership. Jim Kennedy,...

UT Senate kicks off event to honor, thank faculty

March 1, 2011

Sociology senior Michelle Saenz credits Moon Draper, her rhetoric of psychology lecturer, for helping her be a competent human being. Saenz used the 13th annual Faculty Appreciation Week as an opportunity...

UT Senate kicks off event to honor, thank faculty

Yvonne Marquez March 1, 2011

Sociology senior Michelle Saenz credits Moon Draper, her rhetoric of psychology lecturer, for helping her be a competent human being. Saenz used the 13th annual Faculty Appreciation Week as an opportunity...

UT Senate kicks off event to honor, thank faculty

Yvonne Marquez March 1, 2011

Sociology senior Michelle Saenz credits Moon Draper, her rhetoric of psychology lecturer, for helping her be a competent human being. Saenz used the 13th annual Faculty Appreciation Week as an opportunity...

COLA seeks student ideas, opinions on budget flaws

Huma Munir March 1, 2011

Students gave their input on proposed budget shortfalls facing the College of Liberal Arts during an open meeting the College Tuition and Budget Advisory Committee hosted Monday. CTBAC invited liberal...

Former mayors discuss Austin’s growth

Allie Kolechta March 1, 2011

The upcoming general elections could bring changes to the city government and a major bond package that would affect every area of city life, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell said. Leffingwell opened...

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