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Lights out

For students on campus Aug. 2, especially those in the McDermott Library or performing research in the Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory (NSERL), it was immediately apparent something was wrong.

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Minor interests many

Through the efforts of the dance and theater faculty, motivated by student interest, a performing arts minor will be offered fall 2010.

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Dean, wife die in accident

Every seat and all the standing room in Jonsson Performance Hall was occupied by those who came to remember Associate Dean Duane Buhrmester and his wife Linda Buhrmester.

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‘Dias De Los Muertos’ is student’s testament to life

Strong backbeats, synthesizers and a fast-paced mix of Spanish and English mark Arts & Technology senior Mauro Avila's rap album, "Dias De Los Muertos." 

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New adviser aims to improve Greek Life image

New Greek Life Adviser Zachary Shirley can boast of an accomplishment no one else can — he brought fraternities to Texas Women’s University (TWU).

Transfer students encounter registration delays

Despite the growing number of transfer students, those who transfer in still have problems signing up for classes, and some are required to communicate with an adviser every semester to address pre-requisite errors and credit equivalency issues. 

Grant offers undergrads professional experience

Automatic essay scoring might be possible in the future, natural disaster preparedness could be significantly improved and a 3-D model of the tongue may help correct speech disorders. 

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SOM to receive degree expansion

Three new degrees are on their way to the School of Management, starting this fall.

Founders slideshow

First time look at the newly renovated Founders building.

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You have the right to remain silent—if you ask for it

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court has decided defendants must directly invoke their right to remain silent.

Student reports robbery at gunpoint

Updated 11 a.m. June 28:

A UTD student was stripped of his wallet and mobile phone after two suspects held him at gunpoint and struck him multiple times.

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Medication cleanout, no flushing necessary

A new program is coming to the Dallas area and provides a safe outlet for people to dispose of medications, an action which could lessen college drug abuse.

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New dean of students to bring experience, ideas to campus

Student roles in judicial affairs and opportunities for Greek housing may change after Gene Fitch takes his post as dean of students, Aug. 2.

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Changes in store for Dining Services

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New information regarding Dining Services and the on-campus bookstore stole the show at the Student Government senate meeting June 15.

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Proposition 1 bond passes

UTD to gain loop road

The city of Richardson bond election took place May 8 to consider four propositions totaling $66 million in funding for city projects. UTD was included in Proposition 1, which allocated $2.8 million in funding for a loop road to connect the roads around campus.

Insurance, potential rain to blame for concert cancellation

Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s (SAE) sixth annual installment of Rock the Campus for the Cure was canceled April 19 by the threat of rain and paperwork.

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Senate chairs elected, parking changes announced

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The inaugural meeting of the newly elected Student Government (SG) was devoted to the nomination and election of committee chairs and the offices of treasurer and secretary.

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BRIEF: Voting underway in bond election

The May 8 bond election will give Richardson residents the option to vote for new loop road construction around UTD. Early voting runs April 26-May 3.

BRIEF: Campus clocktower, UTD style

Hollowed out sections of the concrete walls in the Student Union (SU) Mall will bring timely additions to campus.

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BRIEF: Alcohol debut set for The Pub

The paperwork is nearing completion and alcohol service is scheduled to begin the first week of May, said Auxiliary Services Manager Carrie Chutes.

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EPPS in transition

Criminology program director Marquart becomes dean, Berry to continue teaching

The empty walls and spaces of Brian Berry’s office offered a stark contrast to the boxes and files that were scattered throughout the office of professor James Marquart.

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Picking up the pieces

UTD Chess finished fourth out of four teams in the 2010 President’s Cup, after five years placing first or second in a competition that’s often called the “final four of chess.”

Green projects, for a fee

A score of C- on the nation-wide College Sustainability Report Card and successful “green fee” initiatives at other universities have led Donna Riha, UTD’s energy conservation and sustainability manager, to ramp up sustainability projects on campus.

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Students more easily angered

Political science prof: Content increasingly likely to cause conflict

Economic, political and policy science professor Walter Casey II has been accused of hating America, again.

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Teaching investment

A new graduate course will give students a chance to manage a real money fund as soon as fall 2010.

Campus gets cooler

Alongside construction proposals for the new Bookstore, Arts & Technology building and an expansion to the School of Management building, UTD will also seek approval for a new satellite utility plant to the UT System Board of Regents.

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SG tallies Haiti funds, aims to cut waste

SG vice president Remsen Jennings told senators and visitors at the April 20 meeting that the I Heart UT Dallas Haiti fundraiser raised $2,200. Treasurer and neuroscience senior Sara Mahmood said $3,342 had been spent on the event.

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Nanoscience helps alum build better boats

James Von Ehr II earned a Master of Science at UTD in 1981 and founded Zyvex Corporation in 1997. The company was created to pursue Von Ehr’s vision of atomically precise manufacturing.

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MSET nearly set for summer

The Math, Science and Engineering Technology-Learning (MSET) Center construction will be completed in late July, but the structure is designed to accommodate future changes.

Gun scare in art class

UTD Police blocked off Rutford Drive between the Residence Hall and Synergy Drive at approximately 1 p.m. April 13.

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Parking overhaul begins

UTD has released a list of parking related changes to be implemented over the next few months.

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Latest Articles

Letter to Student Government

Over the summer semester the newly elected Student Government (SG) president and vice president have operated in a different manner, but still lack sufficient student interaction.

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Ramadan, students unite

When I heard of plans to build an Islamic community center near Ground Zero my first thought was “Whose suicidal idea was this?”

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Photographers share their world views

The opening show of the 2010-2011 academic year at the Visual Art Studio (AS) has a twist, all of the artists are current UTD students.

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Lights out

For students on campus Aug. 2, especially those in the McDermott Library or performing research in the Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory (NSERL), it was immediately apparent something was wrong.

Basketball teams gear up for new year, new players

With nine seconds left in the game, the Comets are down one-point, it’s the University of Ozark’s possession of the ball and they’re positioned out of bounds under their goal.

Latest Blog Posts

Folks flock to lose locks for cancer fund raiser

Kyle Kondas is a PHD student and Arts & Technology Professor at UTD. His father battled and subsequently died from cancer two years ago, and he’s had a friend die from the disease in ‘09.

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Student by day, DJ by night

Social Media Editor Alex Hays has a one-on-one chat with DJ Sissy Ross.

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Detective mystery involves viewer

A man waits for Dante with a gun at the edge of an abandoned town. He warns him to turn around, that there is nothing ahead.

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Student creates unique claymation

Video: Social Media Editor Alex Hays talks to Hannah Weir about her work with claymation.

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UTD's "whoosh" downsized

You've never seen a "whoosh" like this. 10 comments

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