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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

‘Small Demons’ website catalogues details in books

Ali Breland November 17, 2011

The inherent nature of the novel is to exist in a realm beyond reality. As members of reality ourselves, we often try to escape into the highly idealized realm of fiction. Small Demons offers an interesting...

Self-proclaimed animal intuitive offers behavioral services, pet sitting

Sara Benner November 17, 2011

The best way to build and maintain a relationship is through a steady flow of communication. Marti Miller, pet psychologist and intuitive, offers her services as an intermediary between pets and pet owners. Miller...

Adoption, gifts most common ways of obtaining pets

The Associated Press November 16, 2011

LOS ANGELES — Where do people get their pets? A new AP-Petside.com poll found that the most common way people acquire a pet is as a gift, followed by taking in a stray. About four in 10 pet owners...

Stars fall 6-0 to Panthers, loser their third straight

The Associated Press November 16, 2011

DALLAS — Kris Versteeg and Stephen Weiss each had a goal and two assists and Scott Clemmensen made 25 saves for the shutout to lead the Florida Panthers to a 6-0 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday...

Bell’s injury hurts less thanks to deep bench

Chris Hummer November 16, 2011

When Khat Bell went down with a season-ending knee injury two weeks ago, it could have been a disaster for the Longhorns. But thankfully for Texas, her teammates, especially those coming off the bench,...

Formula One track in Austin on hold

The Associated Press November 16, 2011

AUSTIN, Texas — Construction of a racetrack to host the U.S. Grand Prix starting next year has been halted in a contract dispute between Formula One, race promoters and developers. That move, and...

Texas policy beholden to short sessions

Megan Strickland November 16, 2011

Time constraints in Texas’ 140-day legislative session greatly affect what passes through every lawmaking session, including bills aimed at effectively redistricting and improving higher education,...

The Asteroid Shop takes to the road

Julie Rene Tran November 16, 2011

What began as a new venture to break away from comfort metamorphosed into a serendipitous collaboration of like-minded musicians for local band The Asteroid Shop. Spearheaded by lead vocalist and songwriter...

Students jarred by sexual assault attempt

Megan Strickland November 16, 2011

Some West Campus residents said they are taking extra precautions when walking home at night after felony charges were filed Monday against a man in the case of an attempted sexual assault perpetrated...

Students may face largest tuition jump

Liz Farmer November 16, 2011

Students may face higher tuition for 2012-2014 as the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee considers increases. The committee is considering recommending the largest tuition increases that the board will...

Grading system continues to trouble students and faculty

Sarah White November 16, 2011

Students could be penalized when applying to graduate schools or fellowships because UT does not offer an A+ grade said Bhargav Srinivasan, a finance senior and Senate of College Councils member. The...

Bloodshed in Syria spiraling out of control

The Associated Press November 16, 2011

BEIRUT — Army defectors ambushed dozens of Syrian troops and regime forces gunned down civilians during one of the bloodiest days of the 8-month-old uprising, which appeared Tuesday to be spiraling...

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