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University in negotiations to purchase Players land

Liz Farmer February 9, 2012

The University is in negotiations with Players Restaurant to purchase its land near the UT AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. The UT System Board of Regents approved the University to...

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University Leadership Initiative discusses DREAM Act, immigration reform

Alexa Ura February 8, 2012

The future of 600 undocumented students at UT remains in the hands of the national political system despite efforts to lobby for their naturalization by those who will be affected by any type of immigration...

Graduate student insists corporate loaner eradicate excess fees

Alexa Ura February 8, 2012

A recent college graduate struggling with loan repayment is pushing a major loan corporation to change forbearance terms for private loans. Stef Gray, who graduated from Hunter College in New York last...

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Students with disabilities seek better accommodations from UT

Bobby Blanchard February 8, 2012

In the past five years, the number of students registering with the Services for Students with Disabilities has doubled, and the University is making efforts to better accommodate them. Students registered...

Princeton Review names UT top college for value

Sylvia Butanda February 8, 2012

The Princeton Review named UT-Austin one of the top 10 Best Value Public Colleges in the nation for 2012. The list featured 150 schools and 37 states overall and assessed their rankings from institutional...

UT soccer player shows some recovery after falling victim to hit-and-run

Rachel Thompson February 8, 2012

UT soccer player Kylie Doniak is still in critical condition but is showing signs of improvement, according to an Austin American-Statesman article released today. Doniak, an award-winning forward, was...

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Alarm app helps students wake up refreshed

Bobby Blanchard February 8, 2012

Students with hectic schedules may find solace with the Sleep Cycle alarm clock mobile app, which could potentially help students wake up feeling more refreshed. This app, which is currently the most...

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Speaker addresses revamping Greek life

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis February 7, 2012

Negative impacts of Greek life are harsh realities for fraternity and sorority members who must unite to recapture the positive image of true Greek life, said a lecturer from North Carolina Monday. Michelle...

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Twitter Annouces Policy To Censor Certain Information

Jody Serrano February 7, 2012

New tweets may soon be sweeping the Twittersphere carrying a message some may not like — “this tweet has been withheld.” Under Twitter’s new censorship policy, certain tweets may...

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After Komen funding controversy, many turn to other foundations

Sarah White February 7, 2012

UT students and Austin residents who no longer want to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation can redirect their support to several local organizations after Komen made the decision to refund Planned Parenthood. Sarah...

New building allows for collaboration between communication departments

Sylvia Butanda February 7, 2012

An online tour of the upcoming Belo Center for New Media allows students to virtually explore the facility and preview KUT’s new home. The tour went online at the beginning of February and unveils...

Japanese photographs, art display cultural importance

David Leffler February 6, 2012

Over the past century, Japanese photographers and artists have captured the devastation caused by earthquakes to their country and the responses elicited by its people. Gennifer Weisenfeld, an associate...

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