Still Prickly: UT Students vs. Cactus Cuts

Reaction to budget cuts belies claim that decision was student-backed

"...decision to close the Cactus Cafe and cancel the informal classes program, UT President Bill Powers' mantra has been..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Misconceptions

"...Five things you may think you know (but don't) about UT's decision to shut down the informal..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Unveiling the Austin Music Awards lineup and greeting England's newest hitmakers

"..."repurposing") of the Cactus Cafe and the termination of UT's informal classes were not even discussed at that time...."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Fight the 'Powers' at UT

"...article on the cancellation of the University of Texas informal classes and the closing of the Cactus Cafe [“UT..."

Feb. 17, 2010 Postmarks

UT Budget Cuts

Few are claiming responsibility for the decision to shut down UT's Cactus Cafe and informal classes

"...their decision to close the venue and terminate the informal classes program. Calling the board "the voice of the..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

A closer look at the closing of the Cactus Cafe, Beerland's Casual Victim Pile, and Watchtower's Control and Release

"..."This was a very rash decision that was made without proper consultation from individuals and bodies that would have..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Headlines

"...Austin website. Local contractors SteelSMBology "will define the initiative's future direction and contribute technological and design specifications," says the..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Measuring the Profit of an Overweight Person

"...with all its wealth, is ending the 30-plus year informal class program [“'A' Is for Axed: UT Chops Cactus,..."

Feb. 10, 2010 Postmarks

UT Loses Good Will

"...skydiving, and animal CPR? Although I have taught through UT informal classes for the last three years, forfeiting this..."

Feb. 9, 2010 Postmarks

Saddened by UT's Lack of Leadership

"...(plus bonuses), then why can't they afford to keep informal classes and the Cactus Cafe open [“'A' Is for..."

Feb. 7, 2010 Postmarks

University Becomes Ever More Like a Business

"...If Andy Smith and Bill Powers were truly concerned about returning to the university's core mission of providing higher..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Postmarks

Powers on the Spot

Footage from the UT budget town hall [video]

"...Tuesday's UT budget town hall was supposed to be about staff..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'A' Is for Axed: UT Chops Cactus, Cuts Classes

What will the loss of the Cactus Cafe and informal classes mean to the UT community?

"...According to its mission statement, UT-Austin's Texas Union is dedicated to "serve as a unifying..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

UT pulls the plug on the Cactus Cafe

"...environment. One thing I've learned is that it's all about building relationships with people. Loyalty is an important quality..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Saddened by UT's Actions

"...am deeply saddened by not only the loss of Informal Classes but also the University of Texas' disregard for..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Postmarks

Cactus Showdown at ACES

UT president Bill Powers to discuss university budget cuts today

"...While it was intended to be a discussion about the entire university, it now seems that UT President..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Another Icon Threatened

"...Dear Editor, UT is alienating itself from the “live music capital” through..."

Feb. 2, 2010 Postmarks

UT Seceding From Austin?

"...Dear Editor, First the dilution and homogenization of my beloved KUT. Now comes the..."

Feb. 2, 2010 Postmarks

Blood on the Tracks

"...Dear Editor, I just read that UT has decided to close down the Cactus Cafe along..."

Feb. 1, 2010 Postmarks

UT Axing Cactus Cafe, Informal Classes

Union board "phasing out" two campus institutions in August

"...year. The University of Texas has been offering its Informal Classes since 1971. Now the University Union has announced..."

Jan. 31, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Spring Salsa Dance Festival 2008

Texas Union Ballroom, Friday, February 22, 2008

"...the wallflowers, whose primary solace is making catty comments about the grace of the chosen, this type of foresight..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Speaking of Presidential Candidates

"...gossip chronicles more dear and can't wait to find out whether Britney Spears really is or not addicted to..."

Nov. 26, 2007 Promotions Post

All the King's Men

Collaborators paint a picture of the Pearl King

"...Oliver's music can be complicated and demanding, but its emotional and passionate qualities are the most important..."

May 4, 2007 Music Feature by David Lynch

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Former Austin Mayor Gus Garcia, in an e-mail sent out to several prominent political and media types on Sunday..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Food-o-File

Don't leave the table till you clean your plate of local food news; while you're at it, Eat, Drink, Watch Movies

"...Some tall tales about the histrionics of French chefs are based on the..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Fixing Up the Fringe

The Austin Zine Library Saga, Part V: Alive, authentic, and real

"...library in Austin. For the previous installments, go to austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/authors/joshmedsker.html...."

Oct. 3, 2003 Books Feature by Josh Medsker

Fixing Up the Fringe

"I was sick of the place, and sick of staring at all of the work to be done." This is the fourth in a series of articles by Josh Medsker as he attempts to re-establish a zine library in Austin. For the previous installments, go to austinchronicle.com / issues / dispatch / authors / joshmedsker.html, and keep an eye out here for the fifth and final one.

"...library in Austin. For the previous installments, go to austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/authors/joshmedsker.html, and keep an eye out here for the fifth..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Books Feature by Josh Medsker

The Comforts of Home Cooking

Two Austin schools are teaching the old-fashioned way.

"...Cooking and dining out certainly became the new theatrical entertainment for the turn..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...NBC, and Leno was a frequent guest. He was cutting and quick and displayed a savage wit that has..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

Postscripts

Book news, signings, and author appearances this week.

"...a chaplain and administrator at St. David's Hospital, the author of engaging, intriguing mysteries starring a priest as the..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

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