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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Gorbachev visits UT, urges America to pull out of Middle East

Jody Serrano October 19, 2011

Former Soviet Union president Mikhail Gorbachev urged the United States to pull out of Afghanistan and work with Russia and other countries to create a new world order in a lecture at the Lyndon Baines...

Water usage regulations may become stricter, UT unaffected

Allie Kolechta October 19, 2011

The city may have to resort to water conservation measures intended for catastrophes if Central Texas’ drought continues, but UT will still be responsible for managing its own water usage. City...

McCombs school claims best energy finance class

Megan Strickland October 19, 2011

Winning the second consecutive National Energy Finance Challenge for the McCombs School of Business proves that the school has one of the best energy finance courses in the country, said members of the...

Athlete punishments depend more on stardom, team than actual crime

Trey Scott October 19, 2011

If UT’s new standard of discipline for an action such as peeing-and-fleeing is dismissal from the program, it’s a good thing the school doesn’t dish out retroactive punishments. What...

Research certificate to be available for undergraduates

Allie Kolechta October 18, 2011

Undergraduate researchers from across the 40 Acres will be able to earn a certificate in research for the first time, after the Senate of College Councils unanimously passed a resolution. The Senate and...

Powers releases Campaign for Texas update

Rachel Thompson October 18, 2011

UT President William Powers Jr. released a statement Monday discussing the Campaign for Texas, a fundraising effort that has raised more than $1.7 billion for the University. UT uses the donations to...

Queer Bengali cinema makes campus debut, sparks debate

Nicole Sanseverino October 18, 2011

Chapal Bhaduri paints white dots along his forehead, cinches his waistcoat, ties peacock feathers to his wrist and slips on a pair of high heels. The scene was part of a film clip shown to a group of...

Concert raises money for Bastrop fire victims

Brianna Pelayo October 18, 2011

Texas musical legends Willie Nelson and George Strait donated their time and talent to aid Bastrop residents in rebuilding their community during a benefit concert held at the Frank Erwin Center Monday...

President Powers’ job safe after controversy

Liz Farmer October 18, 2011

The UT-Austin president and UT System chancellor’s jobs are safe, according to a statement made by the UT System Board of Regents chair during a Monday forum designed to address questions regarding...

Senior infielder Jordan Etier dismissed from team

Trey Scott October 18, 2011

Jordan Etier has been released from the Texas baseball team, school officials announced Monday. The senior infielder was arrested over the weekend for possession of marijuana and evading police, both...

Study finds social interaction beneficial to senior citizens

Allison Harris October 17, 2011

Senior citizens who increase or maintain social interaction have less cognitive and physical limitations and lower mortality rates, according to research done by Patricia Thomas, postdoctoral fellow for...

Navratri Celebration Honors Women

Sylvia Butanda October 17, 2011

Students performed three traditional dances as part of Navratri, a celebration of women empowerment in the Hindu culture. Hindus observe Navratri four times a year in correspondence with the lunar calendar....

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