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UT switches off the lights for ‘Earth Hour’

Jasmin Sun March 28, 2011

The lights were dimmer than usual Saturday night at the UT Tower. To promote environmental awareness, the University delayed the normal lighting time of the Tower an hour later until 9:30 p.m. in honor...

Photos illustrate life with genetic disease

Allison Harris March 28, 2011

In one photograph, an 18-year-old boy with cropped, dark hair and rounded features clings to his mother while she helps him exercise. In another, the same boy sits in a wheelchair with a homecoming sash...

Festival of color

Katrina Tollin March 28, 2011

A cloud of colored dust rose over the South Mall as more than 1,000 people celebrated the ancient Hindu festival of Holi by throwing neon powder and water balloons at each other. Contemporary Indian...

Paleontological study disputes conventional dinosaur image

Katrina Tollin March 28, 2011

A scientific discovery is causing researchers to believe many dinosaurs may have had a feather-like covering. Julia Clarke, paleontologist and associate geology professor, spoke about new discoveries...

Paleontological study disputes conventional dinosaur image

Katrina Tollin March 28, 2011

A scientific discovery is causing researchers to believe many dinosaurs may have had a feather-like covering. Julia Clarke, paleontologist and associate geology professor, spoke about new discoveries...

Paleontological study disputes conventional dinosaur image

Katrina Tollin March 28, 2011

A scientific discovery is causing researchers to believe many dinosaurs may have had a feather-like covering. Julia Clarke, paleontologist and associate geology professor, spoke about new discoveries...

Paleontological study disputes conventional dinosaur image

Katrina Tollin March 28, 2011

A scientific discovery is causing researchers to believe many dinosaurs may have had a feather-like covering. Julia Clarke, paleontologist and associate geology professor, spoke about new discoveries...

Whole Foods CEO lectures about business philosophy

Joe Layton March 28, 2011

Whole Foods Market co-CEO John Mackey used to wash dishes at a Houston restaurant, and now he oversees an international chain of organic food stores — a success story Mackey shared with business students...

Whole Foods CEO lectures about business philosophy

March 25, 2011

Whole Foods Market co-CEO John Mackey used to wash dishes at a Houston restaurant, and now he oversees an international chain of organic food stores — a success story Mackey shared with business...

History center receives funds for renovation

Allie Kolechta March 25, 2011

A $1 million gift from the Terry Foundation will allow a UT historical facility to renovate for the benefit students and visitors. The $1 million, which was a personal gift from UT alumnus Howard...

Talk explores UT’s path to integration

Shamoyita DasGupta March 25, 2011

Former UT housemother Almetris Duren provided a source of critical support for many of the first black students at UT, said two speakers at a talk Thursday. Students, faculty and members of the community...

Professor reviews spread of Mexican food in world

William James Gerlich March 25, 2011

Most people understand the tacos they eat are no more representative of Mexico than pizza is of Italy. Jeffrey Pilcher, a history professor at the University of Minnesota, explained the globalization...

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