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Commuter meal plan finalized despite student objections

Despite last-minute efforts by the Student Government Association, the commuter meal plan has been set and will go forward as planned for the 2010-2011 year. On March 3, top St. Edward’s University administration officials and SGA officers met to discuss the meal plan, but the members of SGA were told that the decision was final and looked toward ways to avoid miscommunication next year. Some students are planning to protest the decision. Full story

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Your guide to surviving SXSW

Whether you’re a South by Southwest veteran or new to the Austin music scene, there are certain things every SXSW goer needs to know. To make the most of your SXSW adventure, check out  our survival guide. It gives you seven tips for getting all you can out of the craziest week in Austin. Full story

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SXSW: A brief history of the festival

Every year thousands of people flock to Austin to attend the South by Southwest Music Festival and Conference. The week-long extravaganza now covers almost every aspect of popular entertainment, including music, movies and interactive media. SXSW has undoubtedly put Austin on the map as one of the premier places where creativity is not only encouraged, but can thrive. The history of the festival and the sheer impact it has on the city is a story within itself. Full story

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Basketball teams fall short at conference tournament

The St. Edward's University women's and men's basketball teams ended their season after playing in the Heartland Conference Tournament.The womens basketball team made it to the semifinals of the tournament after taking down Lincoln University (12-15) 78-75 in the first round.The men's basketball team (12-16) lost in the first round of the tournament to St. Mary's University 76-56 March 4. Full story

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University enacts new nepotism policy

Two weeks after the arrest of a former St. Edward’s University police officer, the university has made changes to its nepotism that would prohibit the hiring of relatives within the University Police Department and other key areas of campus. Haven Street-Allen, director of Human Resources, said the changes, which are now in effect, were not related to the arrest on Feb. 9 of former UPD officer Brandon Gilroy, whose parents also work for UPD.

Environmental Club seeks to create green fee

Students at St. Edward’s University may be asked to dole out greenbacks to go green. The Environmental Club is looking to create a green fee, which would fund eco-friendly projects at St. Edward’s University to help reduce the university’s impact on the environment. Potential projects involve increasing recycling, using clean energy and expanding the Environmental Club’s community garden. Environmental Club President Portia Odell said that the university is behind other universities in sustainability.

Student government passes array of legislation

During the March 4 Student Government Association meeting, the majority of the resolutions related to environmental sustainability or school spirit passed or are up for first reading. The SGA passed four resolutions: S.R. 104 Don’t Buck With St. Edward’s, S.R. 110 Ballin’ on a Budget, S.R. 108 Annual Semiformal on the Hill and S.R. 114 Hilltop Pride.

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