Volume: 112 - Issue: 61 - Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Center unites researchers, organizes efforts

Blair Kuykendall

Staff Writer

UT introduced the launch of the new Center for the Study of Social Justice, which is aimed at evaluating the social issues plaguing the world today.

The College of Arts and Sciences will incorporate this new center, which will organize the intellectual efforts of UT’s social science researchers. With a forum to generate new ideas, the Center for the Study of Social Justice will make UT more competitive for various types of funding available in this field.
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Lead vocalist turns childhood dream into burgeoning career

Will Abrams

Staff Writer

One of the most important things about any culture is the music. In the great state of Texas, country music reigns supreme for many of its people.

Over the years, the state has been called home by many country acts from George Strait to the Dixie Chicks.
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Swim teams triumph in weekend meet

Matt Dixon

Staff Writer

The Tennessee men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were both victorious at home this weekend against South Carolina for the squads’ first home victories of the season.

Men’s head coach John Trembley was pleased with his team’s effort in protecting their home turf, 184-115, against the Gamecocks.
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