State employees rally for higher education By Omar Gamboa - Updated on October 14, 2011 at 12:15 am Members of the Texas State Employees Union rallied for full public funding of higher education at West Mall.
Wind generation not straight-forward energy policy, expert notes By Nick Hadjigeorge - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 11:59 pm Negative economic effects associated with wind energy generation pose challenges for major wind energy-producing regions such as Texas.
Hedge fund manager receives longest insider trading verdict By The Associated Press - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 10:46 pm Raj Rajaratnam was sentenced Thursday to 11 years behind bars for insider-trading.
Oil, chemical cargo spills onto New Zealand coast By The Associated Press - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 10:40 pm The calmest weather in days has given salvage crews hope to resume pumping the remaining fuel from a cargo ship stuck on a New Zealand reef.
Overseas trade partnerships a win for businesses By The Associated Press - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 10:34 pm Congress approved free trade agreements Wednesday with South Korea, Colombia and Panama.
Politician shares stories from time in office By Jody Serrano - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 9:50 am The University Democrats welcomed a Texas politician who overcame public misconceptions surrounding the gay community.
Students launch group to support higher education By Jody Serrano - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 1:47 am The Young Texans for Excellence in Higher Education formed in response to the June efforts to reform the higher education system.
Keyboard player treats audience to light show By Kayla Jonsson - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 1:18 am 73 colorful lights corresponding to the notes flooded the Visual Arts Center on Wednesday for "Music of the Spheres."
Potential tuition increase causes controversy By Liz Farmer - Updated on October 13, 2011 at 12:47 am This is the first year the committee has held a public forum more than a month before it makes tuition recommendations.
Committee suggests Liberal Arts College upgrade By Allie Kolechta - Updated on October 12, 2011 at 11:55 pm The College Tuition and Budget Advisory Committee asked to improve faculty, career services, advising and guarantee smaller classes.
