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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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UT, Texas A&M professors debate minimum wage increase

Mikaela Cannizzo September 17, 2015

The national proposition to raise the minimum wage was the subject of a debate between a UT professor and a Texas A&M professor in front of a student-dominated audience Wednesday. The professors...

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PCL gives preview of Scholars Commons Pilot

Ashley Tsao September 17, 2015

The Perry-Castañeda Library previewed what is soon to be the newest study area on campus, the Scholars Commons Pilot, at an informational forum followed by live music and refreshments Wednesday. The...

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Shakespeare exhibition coming to Harry Ransom Center in December

Audrey Browning September 17, 2015

The Harry Ransom Center's next major exhibition will honor the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. The exhibition will showcase manuscripts and artifacts related to Shakespeare’s...

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Employees Union works against privatization of Dell Medical School jobs

Lauren Florence September 16, 2015

As the Dell Medical School is in the process of choosing bidders for various maintenance jobs in the school’s medical office building, the University’s Texas State Employees Union said it doesn’t...

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UT’s Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with talk from author, columnist Gustavo Arellano

Rund Khayyat September 16, 2015

Gustavo Arellano — distinguished columnist and author of the book, “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America” — said ethnic studies are important to incorporate in higher education...

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SG to vote on sponsoring annual political debate

Nashwa Bawab September 16, 2015

Student Government will vote next week on A.R. 11 in support of hosting an annual debate between campus political groups. The resolution, drafted by SG members, states that the groups and UT will ensure...

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CIA officials address issues facing agency in 21st century

Catherine Marfin September 16, 2015

Former and current CIA officials discussed the importance of educating the public on the CIA’s role in national security at a panel held Tuesday. The event, which is a part of the CIA Intelligent...

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Classical musician speaks about activist value of music

Jameson Pitts September 15, 2015

Vijay Gupta, Los Angeles Philharmonic violinist, spoke Tuesday about how classical music can be used to elevate the homeless and inmates from suffering while drawing attention to their struggles. Gupta...

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Texas Millennial Institute hosts police brutality forum

Rachel Freeman September 15, 2015

The Texas Millennial Institute hosted its first event, a forum at the Student Activity Center discussing police brutality in the Austin area, on Monday. TMI is a nonprofit, transpartisan organization...

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Launch of new student portal MyUT postponed

Kahlil Said September 15, 2015

The launch of MyUT, a new student portal designed to host common student needs — such as registration and class schedules — will be delayed until the spring semester. Joe Williams, interim...

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UT student wins nation’s largest interior design scholarship

Ashley Tsao September 15, 2015

Interior design senior Raquel Torres was awarded a $30,000 scholarship from The Angelo Donghia Foundation after entering her project, “Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording,” into the Donghia...

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CIA Director to discuss national security, public privacy

Lauren Florence September 15, 2015

Central Intelligence Agency director John O. Brennan will discuss the role of intelligence in protecting the United States from national security threats and appropriate supervision of intelligence surveillance...

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