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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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Reuniting pets and owners lost by wildfires

Sylvia Butanda September 19, 2011

The recent wildfires in Bastrop County have destroyed homes and disrupted daily life for local residents and their pets. Officials at area animal shelters say they are doing what they can to reunite pets...

Community gardeners hone their skills

Sarah Lawson September 19, 2011

Fires have scorched the plains of Texas and substantial rain has yet to come to Austin this summer, but wildfires and a severe drought aren’t slowing down local gardeners. On Saturday the Sustainable...

‘Bernie’ benefit show raises wildfire relief funds

Sarah Lawson September 19, 2011

Funny man Jack Black and Austin director Richard Linklater visited the Paramount Theater to show a benefit screening of the new film “Bernie.” All proceeds went to aid the Bastrop fire relief...

Online presence may trim University fat

Liz Farmer September 19, 2011

Editor’s note: This is the second in a four-part, weekly series examining System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa’s plan to increase efficiency across UT institutions. Online advising will increase...

UT’s unofficial historian recalls student involvement

Allison Harris September 19, 2011

The woman widely known as the unofficial historian of the University shared her memories spanning 80 years of UT history, including the construction of the Tower, the acquisition of the Big Bertha drum...

Indie band, bus does good for Texas firefighters

Allison Harris September 19, 2011

Indie-pop group Foster the People helped raise almost $26,000 for wildfire relief during Austin City Limits on Friday as part of the group’s ongoing effort to promote community service during their...

High-stakes diplomacy over Palestinian UN bid

The Associated Press September 19, 2011

NEW YORK — The United States and Europe raced Sunday to avert or delay a looming United Nations showdown over Palestinian statehood that could crush already dim Mideast peace prospects, with Secretary...

Researchers seek to gain alternative energy from algae

Omar Gamboa September 16, 2011

From a test tube of algae, UT scientists and other engineers at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus have produced 2,200 gallons of algae in an effort to find an efficient alternative to fossil fuels. “Through...

UT organizations rally to rename Student Activity Center

Allie Kolechta September 16, 2011

While many students have affectionately dubbed the new UT Student Activity Center “the NUTSAC,” one group is fighting to rename it for a UT alumna. Members of Student Government, spirit organizations,...

All preparations for ACL a go

Jody Serrano September 16, 2011

The Austin City Limits festival this weekend not only includes world-famous musical performances but also features an influx of people from all over the world and is expected to boost the local economy. Matt...

Suicide Prevention Week addresses warning signs for college students

Nicholas Hadjigeorge September 16, 2011

The purpose of this year’s upcoming suicide prevention week is clear: to inform and educate students about the measures they can take if they think someone they know is at risk of suicide, said Counseling...

Campus pays more for Longhorn Network

Liz Farmer September 16, 2011

ESPN is paying the University $300 million over the next 20 years so they can produce the Longhorn Network, but to watch it on campus, students may have to absorb an extra fee being paid to the campus...

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