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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Cain tells aides he is reassessing his campaign

The Associated Press November 30, 2011

ATLANTA — Herman Cain told aides Tuesday he is assessing whether the latest allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against him “create too much of a cloud” for his Republican presidential...

Nearly 400 prisoners in Texas serving life without parole

The Associated Press November 30, 2011

HOUSTON — A review of Texas prison records shows juries around the state have sent 398 convicts to prison with no chance of parole in the six years since the life without parole law took effect. Texas...

Texas Senator Kel Seliger discusses redistricting process

Sarah White November 30, 2011

Allegations that the new district maps produced in the 82nd state legislative session discriminate illegally are unfounded, said Kel Seliger, Texas Senator and chairman of the Senate Select Committee on...

City to make public data more accessible

Sarah White November 30, 2011

The city of Austin is looking for information about which type of public data residents consider most important, but UT officials said they do not have the resources to conduct similar research on prioritizing...

Students take a social study break

Megan Strickland November 30, 2011

With finals far from her thoughts, Charity Chukwu dodged a joust from Amber Olivas and rushed forward to knock her opponent from her pedestal. She paused, caught her breath and stood in victory as her...

Journalism student shows off thrifting skills in blog

Jessica Lee November 30, 2011

The Goodwill outlet store on Burleson Road is a madhouse on Saturday morning. Thrifters frantically pick through unsorted bins scattered throughout the giant warehouse looking for fashionable treasures....

Kabongo’s night paces Horns

Sameer Bhuchar November 30, 2011

Texas said its recipe for victory was controlling the game tempo and managing space in the half-court offense. Tuesday night, Myck Kabongo was the chef. Kabongo served up 16 points to go along with seven...

Students shocked by rising tuition costs

Andrew Messamore November 30, 2011

Students are shocked by the quickly rising cost of tuition, said government junior Adrian Reyna. On Monday, the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee proposed the largest tuition increase allowed over the...

CTBAC holds forum, agrees on 2.6 percent tuition increase

Allie Kolechta November 30, 2011

Liberal arts students met for the last time this semester before voicing their opinions on tuition policy in front of peers, faculty and administration today. The College of Liberal Arts College Tuition...

Texas needs more from its leading scorer

Christian Corona November 30, 2011

Back in January, the nation’s leading scorer strolled into the Frank Erwin Center from Connecticut. He handed Texas a heartbreaking one-point overtime loss and went on to lead the Huskies to their...

Brown takes a backseat as Longhorns get contributions from other players

Trey Scott November 30, 2011

With J’Covan Brown’s continuing offensive struggles, it looks like the Longhorns will have to learn to rely on other scoring threats. Tuesday’s 73-57 win over North Texas at the Frank...

Eurozone ministers try to beef up rescue fund

The Associated Press November 30, 2011

BRUSSELS — Eurozone ministers offered Greece €8 billion ($10.7 billion) Christmas rescue package Tuesday to stem an immediate cash crisis yet failed to resolve fears that the common euro...

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