Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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

Consider students when addressing jaywalking

Helen Hansen November 4, 2011

Last week, the Austin Police Department began cracking down on jaywalking with a focus on Guadalupe Street, according to an article in The Daily Texan. The two-week campaign is a response to the 17 pedestrians...

TA story lacked balance

Jill Robbins November 4, 2011

Thursday’s article, “English proficiency levels vary among teaching assistants,” does not provide a balanced overview of either foreign-language teaching on campus or teachers whose first...

Team competes in both New York and Houston

Kathryn Thiel November 3, 2011

Starting today, the Longhorns begin the Cougar Fall Draw in Houston. Four Texas players, including freshmen Lina Padegimaite and Alex Martin, as well as sophomores Juliana Gajic and Elizabeth Begley will...

Longhorns Advance in Big 12 Tournament

Mario Carrillo November 3, 2011

You can add another clean sheet to Alexa Gaul’s already impressive resume. The junior goalkeeper had four saves as fifth-seeded Texas held off fourth-seeded Texas Tech, 1-0, in the first round...

Texas sends doubles duo to New York

Lauren Jette November 3, 2011

The Longhorns are sending two of their own to New York this weekend, in hopes that they will return to Texas with an indoor doubles title. Junior Chris Camillone and sophomore David Holiner will be competing...

Jeffrey Award given to five who contribute to College of Communication

Shreya Banerjee November 3, 2011

Every year, the College of Communication recognizes people who have helped its programs in some way by giving them the college-created Jeffrey Award. Recipients of the award are not always directly related...

You Pick: Week 6

Sameer Bhuchar November 3, 2011

The "You Pick' Em" contest is back at it this week. For those of you that are new to this here are the rules: 1. Pick a team you think will win each of the college football contests below. 2....

Nonprofit organization initiates, raises awareness for mixed schools in Israel

Shreya Banerjee November 3, 2011

While school segregation may be a thing of the past in the United States, students in other countries are still subject to educational systems based on separation of ethnicity. There is no legal segregation...

The Fun Fun Fun doesn’t end when the shores close down

Elizabeth Hinojos November 3, 2011

Tricks may not carry over to this weekend, but treats certainly will — at least for those who have Fun Fun Fun Fest wristbands. This is the first year the festival provides a selection of aftershows...

Marlboro Man meets moisturizer

The Associated Press November 3, 2011

NEW YORK — Everyone wants flawless skin, flat abs and a fab rear. But men don’t always admit it. So, companies that sell products promising to help guys lose weight, conceal bloat and enhance...

Armstrong bikeway to connect east and west Austin

John Farey November 3, 2011

Austin City Council will most likely approve the next phase of construction on the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, connecting East and West Austin for cyclists with dedicated riding paths for the first time. The...

English proficiency levels vary among teaching assistants

Liz Farmer November 3, 2011

[Updated at 9:56 p.m., corrected misspelling] To work as a teaching assistant, most international graduate students have to pass an English assessment, but language still creates a disconnect in UT classrooms. Graduate...

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