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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

The Daily Texan

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Noodles and Company leaves the Drag, other businesses to follow

Matthew Adams November 10, 2015

As time continues to pass, so, too, do the businesses along Guadalupe Street. Noodles and Company decided to close locations in Texas, ATX Books will be permanently closing and Melissa’s Custom Gifts...

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Ag-gag bills hinder investigation of factory farms, according to adjunct professor

Claire Allbright November 10, 2015

Ag-gag laws are “clearly an impediment to anyone trying to investigate” factory farming facilities, according to Amon Burton, an adjunct professor of law. Burton spoke on ag-gag laws, which...

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Texas Arbor Day celebrates, protects University’s trees

Claire Allbright November 9, 2015

To celebrate Texas Arbor Day, Landscape Services, University staff and members of the community gathered to plant three fruit trees at the corner of San Jacinto and 24th streets Friday morning. Texas...

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Construction causes nearly half of fire alarm activations on campus

Zainab Calcuttawala November 9, 2015

Excess heat and dust caused by campus construction projects caused 48 percent of fire alarm activations in 2014, according to data from Fire Prevention Services. Roughly 10 percent of alarms corresponded...

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Molotov Seminars invite explosive discussion among student presenters, audience

Jameson Pitts November 9, 2015

Lively discussion between a student presenter and an engaged audience punctuated a presentation that questioned the future of jobs and robotic automation. The Molotov Seminar is a regular forum that...

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SG to host campus carry debate between College Republicans, University Democrats without socialist, libertarian groups

Nashwa Bawab November 9, 2015

The International Socialists Organization and Young Americans for Liberty have once again not initially been invited to take part in a Student Government debate.   This debate will be about the...

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Daily Texan Newscast: November 6, 2015

Lillian Michel and Anthony Green November 7, 2015

On this week’s episode of The Daily Texan Newscast, we cover UT’s collaboration with NASA, studies from the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer and...

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Engineering, business students face off in annual week of competition

Eunice Ali November 6, 2015

Students from the Cockrell School of Engineering and McCombs School of Business are celebrating the “classic rivalry” between both schools by showcasing their physical and mental muscles in...

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UT Green Fee, supported student programs threatened by funding uncertainty

Eleanor Dearman November 6, 2015

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Four campaign advisers discuss digital innovation, 2016 presidential election

Forrest Milburn November 6, 2015

Four presidential campaign advisers discussed the state of the presidential election and the effects of digital media on the 2016 landscape with Texas Tribune editor-in-chief and CEO Evan Smith on Thursday. The...

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Urban Outfitters expands, introduces Space 24 Twenty on Guadalupe Street

Nashwa Bawab November 6, 2015

Urban Outfitters on Guadalupe Street reopened its doors for a soft opening Thursday after a little over a week of renovations. Urban Outfitters bought the space formerly occupied by Mellow Mushroom...

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Mayor Adler discusses gentrification, segregation with University Democrats

Forrest Milburn November 5, 2015

Austin Mayor Steve Adler spoke Wednesday evening to members of University Democrats about segregation, gentrification and his first year as mayor. Adler, a UT alumnus, said gentrification is something...

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