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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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Austin City Council candidates voice platforms to students

Allie Kolechta May 4, 2011

With an election 10 days away, City Council candidates are trying to secure all of the votes that they can, including those from University students. Early voting started Monday and continues until...

SG resolution allows Butler to be involved in budget cuts

Mary Ellen Knewtson May 4, 2011

Student Government members voted to pass a resolution that calls for transparency, student involvement and preservation of research in the Board of Regent’s actions as they decide on budget cuts. The...

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Safety forums, University event raise awareness for Bike Month

William James Gerlich May 4, 2011

Austin drivers could see some relief from usually hectic traffic throughout May as citizens participate in National Bike Month. To kick off the month, UT Parking and Transportations Services...

Sen. Zaffirini disagrees with UT chairman’s ideas, proposal

Melissa Ayala May 4, 2011

Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, publicly disagreed with goals UT System Board of Regents Chairman Gene Powell proposed in an internal memorandum between the regents. Powell suggested increasing...

Rent in Austin expected to increase

Huma Munir May 3, 2011

Apartment rents in Austin are going to increase by 4.2 percent on average in the next few months, according to data from Marcus & Millichap, a real estate investment firm.  Firm associate...

Professor doubts impact of leader’s death on al-Qaida

Lauren Giudice May 3, 2011

Despite the initial enthusiastic reaction across the nation, a UT professor warned that al-Qaida remains a threat despite the death of Osama bin Laden. Ami Pedahzur, a government and Middle Eastern...

UT alumnus commanded unit that killed mastermind of 9/11

Audrey White May 3, 2011

Vice Adm. William H. McRaven, a 1977 UT journalism alumnus, commands the unit that planned and executed the raid that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden on Sunday. McRaven took over leadership...

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Campus, nation react to bin Laden’s death

Matthew Stottlemyre May 3, 2011

In the days and weeks immediately following the morning of the Sept. 11 attacks, journalism graduate student Avery Holton said many of his friends joined the military. He said joining the military...

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Students occupy Powers’ office in attempt to gain support for Worker Rights Consortium

Joe Layton May 2, 2011

A group of students occupied President William Powers Jr.’s office for about three hours Friday to convince him to sign a petition to join a workers’ rights group. Members of Students...

Texas Senate to tackle budget, concealed carry

Melissa Ayala May 2, 2011

Texas senators are expected to debate two controversial pieces of legislation this week — the budget and concealed carry on campus. The state House and Senate are looking for methods of...

Foundation hosts seminar for university reform efforts

Matthew Stottlemyre May 2, 2011

UT and Texas A&M found common ground on the importance of academic research during a higher education conference Friday. The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank, hosted...

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The Tailgate Toll

Matthew Stottlemyre April 29, 2011

It will cost more for Longhorn fans to enjoy the pre-football game sacraments of beer and grilled food if a Parking and Transportation Services proposal on tailgating passes. The University will...

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