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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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Massive smuggling ring dismantled in Arizona

The Associated Press November 1, 2011

PHOENIX — Arizona authorities have disrupted a Mexican drug cartel’s distribution network, arresting dozens of smugglers in dismantling a ring responsible for carrying more than $33 million...

Occupy Austin protestors rise again after arrests

Jillian Bliss November 1, 2011

Members of the Occupy Austin movement have not been deterred by recent arrests, as they have made accommodations to continue their protest, despite local law enforcement policies. The 38 organization...

Harry Potter wand-erland draws UT fanbase

Brianna Pelayo November 1, 2011

The Student Activity Center was no place for muggles as Harry Potter Fest 2011 transformed it into platform nine and three-quarters and flooded the building with wizards, witches and butterbeer. The event,...

Board of Regents forms partnership with MyEdu, flusters University faculty

Liz Farmer November 1, 2011

University faculty raised concerns about inconsistencies with the interactive MyEdu website and about how student feedback on the site will be used in faculty evaluations. Multiple faculty members voiced...

Growing mustaches for prostate cancer

John Farey November 1, 2011

Fake moustache kits are usually associated with use in a private eye’s disguise routine, not to raise awareness for men’s prostate cancer. Passers-by on Speedway were treated to Interfraternity...

Security cameras keep an eye on Sixth Street

Nick Hadjigeorge November 1, 2011

Seventeen High Activity Location Observation security cameras were installed along Sixth Street last Friday, aimed at thwarting crime and will expand to include a total of 26 cameras by next week, Austin...

Museum hosts fright fest for kids

Sylvia Butanda October 31, 2011

The 3rd Annual “Fright at the Museum” at the Texas Memorial Museum featured special exhibits that highlighted the museum’s scariest specimens and offered a variety of Halloween-themed...

Three plans aim to improve higher education

Liz Farmer October 31, 2011

Each party in the Texas higher education debate presents their plan as the correct answer. But are the plans really that different? The Daily Texan compares the three plans meant to enhance the efficiency...

Occupy Austin demonstrators arrested after law confusion

Nick Hadjigeorge October 31, 2011

[Updated at 9:29 p.m., memo released on Friday] Thirty-eight Occupy Austin protesters were arrested Sunday morning for criminal trespassing on City Hall property after preventing the removal of a food...

Whitis Court sets up haunted house

Sarah Lawson October 31, 2011

[Corrected 3:16 p.m.: Changed number of attendees, sponsor of event] Many students chose to stay on campus for Halloween weekend instead of hitting the downtown festivities. Friday night, Whitis Court...

Taiwanese students host night market

Allison Harris October 31, 2011

Singing, dance performances and students eating green onion pancakes dominated the Main Mall at the ninth annual night market hosted by the Taiwanese American Students’ Association. Association...

UT Alumni Share Olympic Experience

Sylvia Butanda October 31, 2011

UT Olympians earned 14 medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, enough to tie with Kenya for 18th in the national medal count. Some of UT’s former and current Olympians returned to campus to share their...

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