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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

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Judge denies Sons of Confederate Veterans’ temporary restraining order; UT to relocate statues

Matthew Adams August 28, 2015

Representatives from UT and the Sons of Confederate Veterans gathered for a hearing at the Travis County Court on Thursday, where a temporary injunction regarding the removal of the Jefferson Davis and...

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Students, faculty, staff protest against campus carry legislation

Samantha Ketterer August 28, 2015

Students, faculty and staff gathered on the West Mall on Thursday, demonstrating against campus carry legislation passed in May during the Legislative Session. History professor Joan Neuberger decided...

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Queer People of Color and Allies create network of support with welcome event

Josh Willis August 28, 2015

The Queer People of Color and Allies (QPOCA) held a welcome event in front of Gregory Gym on Thursday to connect queer students with supportive organizations. Bloq Party, an annual event put on by QPOCA,...

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‘Keepers of the Maces’ help maintain UT tradition

Nashwa Bawab August 28, 2015

At UT, the Facilities Services staff doesn’t just maintain campus buildings — they care for a cherished part of UT’s history: ceremonial maces. The maces, decorative staves used primarily...

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New Orleans native, UT chef reflects on Hurricane Katrina experience 10 years after disaster

Marisa Charpentier August 28, 2015

Ten years have passed since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, forcing Littlefield Patio Cafe chef Ernest Owney to relocate from New Orleans to Austin. But to Owney, Texas still doesn’t...

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Ten years later, senior guard Javan Felix reflects on Katrina evacuation

Jori Epstein August 28, 2015

When senior guard Javan Felix evacuated New Orleans, he and his family left nearly everything behind. Felix, then 11, brought just three sets of clothes. “We left under the assumption that it...

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Filmmakers, students eyeing UT as filming location must prepare for rigorous approval process

Alex Pelham August 28, 2015

With a rapidly growing film industry, Austin has become a go-to filming location for big-budget movie productions. UT is a highly sought-out location for big and small producers, but before filmmakers...

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Fenves, Strong welcome Class of 2019 at Horns Up Night

Nancy Huang August 27, 2015

Members of the Class of 2019 gathered in the Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Wednesday for Horns Up Night, a welcome ceremony to celebrate the first day of their college careers. The...

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Code Department launches ‘Sad Couch’ campaign against illegal dumping

Zainab Calcuttawala August 27, 2015

Last week, the Austin Code Department started a Twitter campaign called “Sad Couch” to raise awareness about the illegal dumping of bulk waste on sidewalks and roads in West Campus. The...

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Court to decide jurisdiction of Jefferson Davis statue relocation

Lauren Florence August 27, 2015

A hearing regarding the relocation of two statues on campus will be heard Thursday to determine who has jurisdication over the historical monuments. After UT President Gregory Fenves announced the relocation...

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Dell Medical School holds topping out ceremony

Alex Walheim August 27, 2015

Top University and state officials attended the topping out ceremony Wednesday to celebrate placing the final steel beam in the framework of the Dell Medical School. UT President Gregory Fenves and...

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System spent thousands annually on student regent travel, lodging

Matthew Adams August 27, 2015

Student regents on the Board of Regents have cost the UT System more than $80,000 since 2009, according to public records obtained from the System. The UT student regent serves a one-year, non-voting...

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