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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Board of regents approves ATEC school

Board of regents approves ATEC school

February 24, 2015

The UT System Board of Regents approved the creation of a new Arts, Technology and Emerging Communication school on Feb. 12. The new school, set to start in September, will take with it close to 1,300...

State rep. pushing for new facilities

February 24, 2015

A state representative introduced a bill to the Texas Legislature on Feb. 16 to authorize funding for two new buildings on campus. House Bill 1194, filed by Rep. Jeff Leach, would raise $99 million for...

SG Report

February 24, 2015

Student government rejected a proposal given to it by Dean of Students Gene Fitch to amend the school’s drug and alcohol policy. The proposed amendment would add notification of parents of students...

Lab takes research to market

Lab takes research to market

February 24, 2015

A recent agreement between UTD and a multinational technology firm will commercialize a technique for growing carbon nanotubes that can be used for state-of-the-art medical, electronic and structural applications. The...

Activist honored with exhibition

Activist honored with exhibition

February 24, 2015

An exhibition recognizing the accomplishments of South African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman is visiting campus from Feb. 25 to March 27 in the Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building atrium. A...

Student Assaulted

February 24, 2015

Richardson Police notified UTD Police on Feb. 12 that a female student was sexually assaulted at Point North Park. According to an email sent out to students, faculty and staff by UTD Police Chief Larry...

Daniel shortlisted for UT Austin presidency spot

February 24, 2015

UTD President David Daniel has been named as a finalist for the presidency at UT Austin. According to a report by the Austin American-Statesman on Feb. 19, Daniel is among the top three candidates to...

Mother Language Day Special

February 17, 2015

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Regents approve new ATEC school

February 13, 2015

The UT System Board of Regents approved the proposal on Feb. 12 to create a separate Arts, Technology and Emerging Communication school starting fall 2015. The new school will offer six degree programs...

Ranjit Sreenivas|Staff
Lise Eliot gave a lecture about the science of gender differences at the Jonsson Performance Hall on Jan. 29. She discussed how basic factors such as what toys are given to boys and girls play a large factor in gender perception. Eliot is a professor of neuroscience at the Rosalind Franklin University.

Author decodes gender myths

February 9, 2015

Neuroscience professor at Rosalind Franklin University highlights misinterpreted differences in feminine, masculine roles in society As the little sister of three brothers, author Lise Eliot spent her...

New food options to come soon

February 9, 2015

Student Government made the decision not to join the Texas Student Transportation Infrastructure Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition that supports the Texas Central Railway project at their meeting on Feb....

Parthasarathy S K| Staff
Mariam Allahrakha, president of Empowered Minds, and vice president Ashley Levi (left) said they hope the new club helps reduce the stigma of mental illness. Student Government will coordinate with the group to launch a mental health awareness campaign.

Students start new club to promote mental health

February 9, 2015

Mariam Allahrakha awoke suddenly to her phone ringing in the middle of the night. Her best friend was on the other line, frantic. She was having a panic attack. Allahrakha discovered that her friend had...

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