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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

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UT students create app to pair students with tutors

Jameson Pitts October 12, 2015

A new mobile app created by UT students will join the likes of Favor and Uber by matching students to independent tutors. The creators of the app, which is simply named Tutor, expect it to be available...

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UTPD continues investigation of September vandalism of Malcolm X Lounge

Zainab Calcuttawala October 12, 2015

The University of Texas Police Department is investigating the vandalism of the Malcolm X Lounge, which occurred during the early morning hours of Sept. 23, according to an email from lounge director David...

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Students to bring dildos to class to protest campus carry

Lauren Florence October 11, 2015

More than 2,000 people plan to participate in a protest against campus carry by bringing dildos to the first day of fall semester classes next year, on Aug. 24. UT alumna Jessica Jin organized the Facebook...

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Daily Texan Newscast: October 9, 2015

Lillian Michel and Anthony Green October 9, 2015

On this week's episode of The Daily Texan Newscast, we discuss the online threat to campus which UTPD deemed non-credible  Daniel Jaffe’s appointment as Vice President of Research and decreases...

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New FAFSA rules eliminate past financial aid application difficulties

Catherine Marfin October 9, 2015

For students starting college in the fall of 2017, a streamlined application aims to make applying for federal financial aid easier. On Sept. 14, the Obama administration announced an update to the...

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Professor emeritus says campus carry law will discourage other professors from coming to UT

Nashwa Bawab and Caleb Wong October 9, 2015

In a recent resignation letter to President Gregory Fenves, a UT professor emeritus said the new campus carry law would diminish the university’s ability to attract new faculty. The new campus...

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Panel discusses diversity of queer nightlife

Ellie Breed October 9, 2015

Small queer nightlife and music venues in Austin provide a safe place for individuals to celebrate who they are and simultaneously make a statement in the community, according to disc jockey Saul Mojica. Mojica,...

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Author discusses path to racial justice

Mikaela Cannizzo October 9, 2015

Kiese Laymon, a black writer from the South, said racial justice addresses issues beyond Confederate monuments and symbolism within the U.S. Laymon read an excerpt from his essay, “How to Slowly...

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Panelists discuss Tejano history in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

Forrest Milburn October 9, 2015

Following a Mariachi performance detailing Mexican and Texas history on Thursday, five panelists discussed the significance of Mexican-Americans and Tejanos on the development of Texas. Andrés...

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Cockrell School of Engineering increases number of women

Matthew Adams October 8, 2015

An initiative from the Cockrell School of Engineering continues to progress toward the goal of increasing the number of women in the program. Tricia Berry, director of the Women in Engineering Program,...

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Increase in reported rapes attributed to efforts to support survivors

Zainab Calcuttawala October 8, 2015

UT saw a spike in reported instances of rape that involved a member of the University community and occurred either on or off campus during 2014, according to the University’s Annual Security Report. The...

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University celebrates annual torchlight parade and rally

Rachel Freeman October 8, 2015

The lights of Texas were upon OU for the torchlight parade and rally Wednesday night. A UT tradition since 1916, the torchlight parade and rally brings together hundreds of students, faculty, alumni...

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