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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Graduate survey expresses opinions, raises concern

Rachel Thompson December 6, 2011

Ninety-two percent of UT graduate students surveyed would recommend the University to friends, according to a student satisfaction survey the University conducted. Sociology professor Chandra Muller led...

A&M Police investigate third bomb threat since 2006

Jody Serrano December 6, 2011

The Texas A&M University Police are still evaluating leads on an alleged bomb threat at the A&M Evans Library, although they believe the threat was a hoax, said A&M Police Sgt. Allan Baron. The...

USDA announces $50 million for Gulf river basins

The Associated Press December 6, 2011

HOUSTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday pledged $50 million to a program designed to restore seven river basins from Florida to Texas in an attempt to show a blueprint for rebuilding...

Remembrance held for DREAM Act supporter

Megan Strickland December 6, 2011

Journalism sophomore Hector Gaucin said many undocumented students at UT have felt the same despair as Joaquin Luna Jr., a high school senior who committed suicide Nov. 25. Luna suffered from what his...

Familiar face at Hole in the Wall opens new venue

Claire Cardona December 6, 2011

The smiling, bearded face of bartender Denis O’Donnell will still greet you by name when you enter the bar. But it won’t be at Hole in the Wall, the bar at West Dean Keeton Street and Guadalupe...

Conditions are right for life on Kepler-22b

The Associated Press December 6, 2011

WASHINGTON — A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It’s a bit too...

Afghanistan to need financial support until 2024

The Associated Press December 6, 2011

BONN, Germany — Afghanistan will need the financial support of other countries for at least another decade beyond the 2014 departure of foreign troops, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday at...

UT System Board approves agreement between UTMB, Criminal Justice Department

Jody Serrano December 6, 2011

Editor's note: Corrected on December 7, 2011 at 2:42 a.m. After growing concerns over the state’s ability to pay for health care services for its inmates, the University’s Board of Regents...

School of Architecture ranked second in nation

Megan Strickland December 6, 2011

Competitive tuition and faculty accomplishments within the School of Architecture were likely factors in the school’s undergraduate program being ranked second in the nation for 2012. Budget cuts...

Digital archive of Guatemala’s police force launched at conference

Sylvia Butanda December 5, 2011

A digital archive featuring millions of images and documents from the National Police of Guatemala could help people searching for family and friends who have disappeared, said Karen Engle, law professor...

Occupy protesters close bank accounts, march to the Drag

Nick Hadjigeorge December 5, 2011

Occupy Austin protesters marched from the Capitol to the corner of 24th Street and Guadalupe Street on Saturday to express their opposition of banks that received bailout funds and to celebrate the restrictions...

Opera professor earns prestigious French award

Allison Harris December 5, 2011

A representative of the French government honored a professor with a distinction for his contributions to the arts that has previously been awarded to such renowned figures as Meryl Streep and Morgan Freeman. Frédéric...

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