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Texas Ventures Lab Exposition showcases innovative technologies

Megan Strickland October 28, 2011

Innovative technologies that promote more fuel efficient engines, prevent cancer, improve advertising platforms or just connect gaming systems were start-up ideas showcased at the third Texas Venture Labs...

Students eat together for a cause

Allie Kolechta October 28, 2011

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series looking at distinctive UT student organizations. Last semester, marketing senior Henry Zhao was eating with friends on campus when he noticed too many...

APD cracks down on jaywalking

Nick Hadjigeorge October 28, 2011

The Austin Police Department has begun ticketing people for jaywalking and other violations after a sharp increase in pedestrian fatalities this year. Seventeen pedestrians have been killed this year...

South By music festival emphasizes education program

Shreya Banerjee October 27, 2011

While South By Southwest is traditionally advertised as an entertainment festival, organizers of the annual event also want to focus on the importance of fostering educational reforms and advancements...

Musicians play peers’ compositions, revitalize classics

Kayla Jonsson October 27, 2011

The Butler School of Music is attempting to refresh classical music by creating new pieces instead of replaying centuries old works, said Zack Stanton, assistant director of New Music Ensemble. The New...

Graduate students make shift to teaching assistants

Liz Farmer October 27, 2011

As undergraduate students scramble to get spring classes on their schedules, graduate students apply to serve as teaching assistants for those same classes. Each college and school undergoes a different...

One-page form makes student loan costs clear, upfront

Jennifer Berke October 27, 2011

Students may be able to better understand the student loan and debt repayment process because of a new initiative to ease student loan debt processes. On Wednesday, the Obama administration discussed...

Public universities still suffering funding shortfall

John Farey October 27, 2011

Tuition and fees for four-year public universities have increased by a greater percentage than those of private institutions for the fifth year running, according to a new report by the College Board. The...

UT educators had impact on BZ Lewis

Lydia Herrera October 26, 2011

Success is built by maintaining friendships and connections and finding the right niche market to cater to, said musician, producer and UT alumnus BZ Lewis. During a Tuesday lecture titled “Hope...

John Malkovich plays loose with fourth wall in ‘The Infernal Comedy’

Andrew Messamore October 26, 2011

Actor and director John Malkovich surprised audiences Tuesday night by waltzing through the aisles and mocking his accompanying orchestra, blurring the line between actor and character while commenting...

Students raise concerns about parking, transportation

Megan Strickland October 26, 2011

Despite offering parking passes at significantly lower rates than rival universities, supporting the nation’s largest university bus system and increasing the number of bicycle racks on campus, there...

College of Pharmacy holds free medical screenings

Sarah White October 26, 2011

In an attempt to educate students about the role of pharmacists in health care and to provide free medical services to the University community, the College of Pharmacy provided free health screenings...

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