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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Astronaut delivers motivational speech

Hannah Jane DeCiutiis April 3, 2012

Students who want to become effective leaders need to have a drive to succeed and the ability to overcome hardship, said renowned former American astronaut and United States Navy Capt. Mark Kelly in a...

Body found near Dobie Center leaves many questions unanswered

Sarah White April 3, 2012

Austin Police Department officers responded to a 9-1-1 call Sunday reporting a deceased person in a parking garage near the Dobie Center. The call was placed at 4:10 p.m. on Sunday reporting a dead body...

Motorcycle/Vehicle accident leaves one injured

Andrew Messamore April 3, 2012

One man has been injured after colliding on a motorcycle with an automobile at the intersection of Rio Grande and 24th streets at about 6:40 p.m. Monday. Austin Police Department officer Dale Lambert,...

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New solar charging station on campus for student use

Sylvia Butanda April 3, 2012

Students on campus can now charge their electrical devices outside using solar energy without the hassle of trying to find an electrical outlet in or around a campus building. The Sol Design Lab, founded...

University shifts orientation focus to academics

Megan Strickland April 3, 2012

With two months until the class of 2016 begins arriving on campus to register for their freshman classes, University officials announced Monday a significant shift toward focus on academics for undergraduate...

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UT professor raises awareness for political dissent in Russia

Samuel Liebl April 3, 2012

A month ago, crowds flooded Moscow’s city squares to protest the controversial re-election of Vladimir Putin as Russia’s president. On Monday, the University hosted a key figure in the protest...

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UT aids in migrant education

Samuel Liebl April 3, 2012

With UT’s help, some migrant students follow both the harvest and their academic dreams. The University’s Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program, a service provided by the K-16 Education...

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Author: media misrepresents minorities

Sylvia Butanda April 3, 2012

The history of portraying members of minorities in colonial America from the perspective of the upper-class white culture has stuck with the media through the past four centuries, said investigative journalist...

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April sparks national campaign of Autism Awareness Month

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 3, 2012

Starting tonight, buildings in downtown Austin will shine blue in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Autism Speaks U and Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted an Autism Block Party Monday to raise awareness for this...

Austin-area toll roads increase speed limit

David Leffler April 3, 2012

Drivers in Austin can now more easily satisfy their need for speed with a 5 mph increase to the speed limit on toll roads outside the city. The Texas Department of Transportation implemented a speed limit...

Texas Public Health celebrates National Public Health Week with week of events

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 2, 2012

Addressing threats to the well-being of individuals within a community, a week-long series of events will teach students what they can do to promote healthy living through their choices. Texas Public...

The Daily Texan receives Daily University, College newspaper of the Year for second straight year

Nick Hadjigeorge April 2, 2012

The Daily Texan received the top college newspaper award from the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors 2011 for the second year in a row. The paper also earned a finalist position in five categories...

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