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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

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Public universities still suffering funding shortfall

John Farey October 27, 2011

Tuition and fees for four-year public universities have increased by a greater percentage than those of private institutions for the fifth year running, according to a new report by the College Board. The...

News Briefly: Operations in Africa, disarming nation’s deadliest nukes

The Associated Press October 26, 2011

Officials testify that operations in Africa would only last for months WASHINGTON — The U.S. military operation against the Lord’s Resistance Army in Africa is a short-term deployment, Obama...

GPS aids wildfire evacuees

Nick Hadjigeorge October 26, 2011

A statewide evacuation coordination system developed by a UT professor using the latest technology was recently recognized by the International Association of Emergency Managers for its use during the...

Texas DA accused of giving light sentences to drug traffickers

The Associated Press October 26, 2011

CENTER — The district attorney in a Texas county with a well-known drug-trafficking route repeatedly allowed suspected drug runners and money launderers to receive light sentences — or escape...

UT educators had impact on BZ Lewis

Lydia Herrera October 26, 2011

Success is built by maintaining friendships and connections and finding the right niche market to cater to, said musician, producer and UT alumnus BZ Lewis. During a Tuesday lecture titled “Hope...

John Malkovich plays loose with fourth wall in ‘The Infernal Comedy’

Andrew Messamore October 26, 2011

Actor and director John Malkovich surprised audiences Tuesday night by waltzing through the aisles and mocking his accompanying orchestra, blurring the line between actor and character while commenting...

Neighborhood ordinance may stifle new frats, co-ops

Allie Kolechta October 26, 2011

An ordinance being considered by Austin City Council aims to place restrictions on the creation of cooperatives and Greek-style “group housing” in areas of North Campus. University Area Partners...

Students raise concerns about parking, transportation

Megan Strickland October 26, 2011

Despite offering parking passes at significantly lower rates than rival universities, supporting the nation’s largest university bus system and increasing the number of bicycle racks on campus, there...

College of Pharmacy holds free medical screenings

Sarah White October 26, 2011

In an attempt to educate students about the role of pharmacists in health care and to provide free medical services to the University community, the College of Pharmacy provided free health screenings...

What exactly is the benefit of the Longhorn Network?

Trey Scott October 26, 2011

  From the onset, one of the initial motives of the Longhorn Network was to increase Texas’ national clout. At the two month-mark, it appears instead that the Texas football program has become...

Miracle baby emerges from Turkish quake rubble

The Associated Press October 26, 2011

ERCIS, Turkey — After 48 hours, a miracle emerged from the rubble: a 2-week-old baby girl brought out half-naked but alive from the wreckage of an apartment building toppled by Turkey’s devastating...

Perry calls for sweeping tax cuts, benefit changes

The Associated Press October 26, 2011

GRAY COURT, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry proposed dramatic tax and spending changes Tuesday, saying he would let Americans choose between a 20 percent flat tax and the current...

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