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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Spieth sizzles in first year

Peter Sblendorio November 18, 2011

Entering his first season at the University of Texas, freshman golfer Jordan Spieth set a goal to become the top collegiate golfer in the NCAA. He just did not expect it to happen so soon. Just three...

Standard but not equal

Helen Hansen November 18, 2011

The past decade has seen a growing movement to remove the SAT from college admissions requirements. In its place, colleges and universities would require applicants to take three or four SAT subject tests....

Live Chat crew talks Kansas State, Fozzy’s injury

Christian Corona, Austin Laymance, and Sameer Bhuchar November 17, 2011

Editor’s note: Missed our double coverage live chat? Here are a few highlights, but make sure to join us next Wednesday at 4 p.m. at bit.ly/dt_chat. Sameer Bhuchar (Daily Texan): I’m Sameer...

Students thank alumni donors

John Farey November 17, 2011

Students participated in Thanks Day outside Gregory Gym on Wednesday by signing a giant thank-you card to be presented to UT’s alumni and donors at a special Texas Exes Thanksgiving dinner next Thursday. Donations...

Many attend, raise questions at UGS forum

Shreya Banerjee November 17, 2011

While the myth about first-year signature courses disappearing has been dispelled for now, many freshmen are concerned about transferring to other colleges within UT. The School of Undergraduate Studies...

Ex-council member educates on LGBTQ issues

Kayla Jonsson November 17, 2011

UT alumna and former Student Government president Randi Shade served on the Austin city council from 2008 to 2011 and worked under three different governors, in addition to serving on several committees...

Q&A: Garrett Gilbert

Trey Scott and Christian Corona November 17, 2011

Garrett Gilbert sat down with The Daily Texan for an exclusive interview, discussing his time at Texas, high expectations and his future at Southern Methodist University. The Daily Texas: What do you...

Students concerned over possible tuition increase

Liz Farmer November 17, 2011

Students have voiced concerns about possible tuition increases which are intended to improve four-year graduation rates and worry that those goals favor timely graduation rates over quality education. About...

Garrett Gilbert says goodbye

Christian Corona and Trey Scott November 17, 2011

February 7, 2008: “I am here to announce my commitment to the University of Texas ... I’m very excited about this opportunity. I feel very blessed ... It’s been my dream ever since I...

Slow starts for Texas

Lauren Giudice November 17, 2011

In the Longhorns’ last two games, the team has not started out the way they had hoped. The first set of Wednesday’s game against Baylor was a tough battle. There were eight lead changes, and...

Horns sweep Bears

Chris Hummer November 17, 2011

Nothing seems to be able to slow down this Texas squad, not even a hungry and motivated bear. Baylor (18-12, 5-9 Big 12) came into the match fighting for a spot in the NCAA tournament, but No. 9 Texas...

Email outlines reaction to alleged Sandusky attack

The Associated Press November 17, 2011

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A day after the former Penn State assistant football coach who is charged with sexual abuse of boys declared his innocence in a television interview, an email surfaced from a...

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