But some students who spoke with him said they felt he was trying to convince them to accept the school's position on the song ... essential Texas news. As outrage swirled among University ...

Texas has some of its own traditions — although the singing of "The Eyes of Texas" recently was at the center of controversy — but none that are embraced university-wide like any number of ...

Members of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus said they are "unequivocal" about their opposition to UT-Austin's alma mater and have asked the university to reconsider getting rid of the song.