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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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US-India relationship could hinder China’s economic growth

Megan Strickland September 21, 2011

China may not become the political and economic superpower that many expected in the next two decades, due to developing relations between India and the United States, said Daniel Twining, Senior Fellow...

Gays in military celebrate end of DADT

The Associated Press September 21, 2011

They were young children — mere kids when the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays serving openly in the military took effect. But over two decades, attitudes shifted, America...

Elders still wiser, study shows

Megan Strickland September 21, 2011

Older people make better decisions than younger people overall, according to a new study released by psychologists at UT and Texas A&M University. Researchers led by Todd Maddox and David Schnyer,...

UT ranked among the top most military friendly schools in Texas

Sarah White September 21, 2011

UT is among the most military friendly schools in Texas, according to a list recently published by GI Jobs magazine. This annual list recognizes the top 20 percent of schools from each state in terms...

UT Admissions case appealed to U.S. Supreme Court

Liz Farmer September 21, 2011

A court case about UT’s use of race in the admissions process is being appealed for review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The lawsuit, Fisher v. Texas, was filed against UT when two white students were...

Thousands lose power after North Texas storms

The Associated Press September 20, 2011

DALLAS — Emergency officials in Dallas say three people have suffered burns in an apartment fire blamed on a lightning strike during thunderstorms. The fire was reported late Sunday night as storms...

Rivals ask: Is Perry weak on the right, or left?

The Associated Press September 20, 2011

WASHINGTON — Rick Perry’s Republican rivals are struggling to find a coherent, easy-to-grasp argument against the Texas governor, who tops GOP presidential polls despite attacks from all sides. In...

Justice Department claims redistricting violates federal law

The Associated Press September 20, 2011

The U.S. Department of Justice said in a court filing Monday that Texas’ new voting maps for Congress and for the Texas House do not meet federal anti-discrimination requirements, setting up a legal...

UT makes deal with Norwegian energy company

Nicole Sanseverino September 20, 2011

Norway-based energy company Statoil signed an agreement with UT to fund $5 million of research focusing on geology, geophysics and petroleum engineering over the next five years. “It invests into...

Debate arises over West Campus height restrictions

Allie Kolechta September 20, 2011

Students may butt heads with developers, realtors and owners of single family residences on height restrictions in West Campus following the meeting of a committee that aims to improve the area. The Central...

Professor speaks of immigrants in biweekly discussion

Nicole Sanseverino September 20, 2011

U.S. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin wrote: “Why should Pennsylvania, founded by the English, become a colony of aliens who will shortly be so numerous as to Germanize us instead of our Anglifying...

Regents authorize President to negotiate conference realignment

Liz Farmer September 20, 2011

The UT System Board of Regents voted to give the UT-Austin president authority to negotiate entrance into another conference or to remain in the Big 12. The decision was made over a special telephone...

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