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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Trio discusses faults in justice system

Shamoyita DasGupta February 23, 2011

  The Texas criminal justice system’s flaws lead to wrongful imprisonment and unfair prosecution, said a former attorney and two men exonerated from a capital murder conviction in a...

Department unveils crime lab to keep up with technology

William James Gerlich February 23, 2011

The Texas Department of Public Safety performed a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new crime lab Tuesday. The new facility will allow the department to expand and keep up with technological advances,...

Study of dropout factors may improve policies, plans

Katrina Tollin February 22, 2011

Students most frequently withdraw from universities because of depression and a loss of financial aid, according to a study led by researchers at Michigan State University. The report was funded...

A&M medical school faces dilemma of too many acceptances

Matthew Stottlemyre February 22, 2011

Texas A&M’s medical school accepted more applicants for the class entering next year than it has room for, said an A&M administrator. Thomas Shomaker, dean of A&M’s College...

Legislators plan to honor Barbara Jordan

Allie Kolechta February 22, 2011

To honor a former UT professor, congresswoman and state senator, the Texas Legislature will pass a resolution today to commemorate the birthday of Barbara Jordan. Monday marked the 75th birthday...

UT group looks to ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to soften cuts

Yvonne Marquez February 22, 2011

Although the sun was out on Monday, members of The Students Speak chanted “It’s raining, it’s pouring, the Legislature is snoring,” under umbrellas. About 20 group members...

UT coalition lobbies for higher education at Capitol

Allie Kolechta February 22, 2011

A student coalition met with four Texas senators and two Texas House representatives on Monday to raise the Longhorn voice at the Capitol. Students from groups such as Student Government, the Senate...

State census data not reflected in student body

Melissa Ayala February 22, 2011

Census data released last week shows dramatic growth in Hispanic and Asian populations in Texas, but state trends do not necessarily reflect the demographics of UT students. According to the 2010...

Wisconsin conflict inspires Austinites to march in support

Yvonne Marquez February 22, 2011

More than 100 union and community supporters marched to the Capitol from the Texas chapter of the AFL-CIO headquarters on Lavaca and 11th streets to send a message of solidarity to public employees...

North Campus uneasy after tire slashing suspect’s arrest

Lauren Giudice February 22, 2011

Although Tommy Joe Kelley, who police think could be involved in hundreds of tire slashings around Hyde Park, has been arrested, many North Campus residents are still concerned about safety. History...

Proposed federal cuts threaten KUT

Ahsika Sanders February 22, 2011

The University-operated radio station, KUT, could lose a half a million dollars in federal funding if a proposed spending cuts bill passes the Senate. The U.S. House of Representatives approved...

Regents okay plans for music academy, advanced computers

Huma Munir February 22, 2011

New initiatives for the University’s scientific research and music programs could help students gain career-oriented skills and new opportunities to earn money. On Friday, the UT System Board...

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