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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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Study finds minority scholarship preference is a myth

Omar Gamboa September 7, 2011

A recently published national study claims to debunk “the race myth” that minority students receive more scholarship assistance than Caucasian students. The study, conducted by Fastweb.com...

Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Association opposes prejudice with blood drive

Andrew Messamore September 7, 2011

With the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaching, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association joined a national effort to improve the image of Muslims in America by sponsoring a blood drive on campus...

Wildfires continue to displace Bastrop County residents

Jillian Bliss September 7, 2011

[Updated at 9:08 a.m.,name of Bastrop center] Fires continued to burn across Texas on Tuesday, creating chaos some believe will justify declaring a natural disaster. Bastrop County officials said at...

Austin apartment renters face price hikes, research shows

Nick Hadjigeorge September 7, 2011

The cost of renting an apartment in Austin has increased 10.1 percent over the last six months, according to a report by the rental property research group Axiometrics Inc. The rent increase resulted...

Candidate Romney proposes jobs plan, fights off Gov. Perry

The Associated Press September 7, 2011

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Casting himself as America’s CEO, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Tuesday outlined a sweeping economic plan that would reduce regulations and taxes on...

Palestinian officials refuse to accede US pressure on statehood

The Associated Press September 7, 2011

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinians on Tuesday said they would not give in to American pressure to drop their bid for statehood at the United Nations, taking a tough position ahead of a meeting...

Study: AlcoholEdu provides students with short-term insight

Amanda Rogers September 7, 2011

AlcoholEdu promotes informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption in college, but has failed to yield long-term beneficial results, according to a national study. For the past three years, the...

Cool front expected to relieve Texas heat

The Associated Press September 6, 2011

DALLAS — The threat of rolling blackouts, constant strain on the Texas electric grid and hunkering down indoors to avoid the relentless summer heat may soon be sweaty memories as the state’s...

Mississippi hay relieves Texas farmers during long drought

The Associated Press September 6, 2011

MCCOMB, Miss. — It’s a classic scene: a tractor loading bales of hay onto a flatbed trailer. Only these days that trailer is likely to belong to an 18-wheeler, as local farmers ship their hay...

Nine-day trial will examine legality of voting district map

The Associated Press September 6, 2011

AUSTIN — Opponents of a new Republican congressional redistricting plan in Texas are hoping to prove in federal court the plan illegally dilutes minority voting strength. A trial to determine the...

Drowning victim personal friend of Texans’ Smith

The Associated Press September 6, 2011

RICHMOND, Texas — A man who apparently drowned in the swimming pool behind the home of Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith wasn’t affiliated with the team, authorities said. Fort Bend...

Fried bubblegum, buffalo chicken flapjack State Fair favorites

The Associated Press September 6, 2011

DALLAS — Buffalo chicken in a flapjack and fried bubblegum are the judges’ top picks for the best and most creative foods that will be available this year at the State Fair of Texas. The buffalo...

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