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Photographer boasts nine semesters, thinks back on experiences

Mary Kang December 7, 2011

It still did not get to me that today is my last day to work at the Daily Texan, after being here for nine semesters. But I have a feeling that when it gets to me, I will probably think mostly about how...

‘Things we’ll miss about the Texan’

Sydney Fitzgerald and Lena Price December 7, 2011

Things we are going to miss about the Texan: Tuesdays (and Thursdays.. and Wednesdays...) at Hole in Wall. Associate Managing Editor George. Fall 2010. Four Loko. Funny Weather. Copy log Lolcats. Jody’s...

Photog makes office home

Trent Lesikar December 7, 2011

The most significant end of my college career is the end of my time at The Daily Texan. I learned more working for the Texan than I did in any class at UT. My best friends worked here, and I can’t...

Wells Fargo gives funds to competition for green technology

Andrew Messamore December 7, 2011

As part of a national effort to support green technology, Wells Fargo has announced that it will grant $125,000 to UT’s Venture Labs to support a green category in a business startup competition...

Student privacy not dramatically affected by changes to FERPA law, director says

Brianna Pelayo and Andrew Messamore December 7, 2011

Recent changes to the 1974 law that outlines privacy regulations for students’ personal and academic information may not be as dramatic as initially thought, said Tom Melecki, director of Student...

Incoming students required to get meningitis vaccine

Jillian Bliss December 7, 2011

 A state law will require students new to the 40 Acres this spring to have received meningitis vaccines before the start of the semester. The law, passed in May, requires all students entering an...

UT files response, asks Supreme Court to not review lawsuit

Megan Strickland December 7, 2011

 UT is filing a response today that asks the U.S. Supreme Court not to review a lawsuit challenging its consideration of race in the undergraduate admissions process, vice-president for legal affairs...

Miscalculation means less financial aid for students

Liz Farmer December 7, 2011

Hundreds of UT undergraduate students did not receive need-based financial aid this fall because of a $3.2 million miscalculation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, said Tom Melecki, director...

UT won’t be affected by electrical blackouts

Nick Hadjigeorge December 6, 2011

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a 10-year outlook report last week stating that Texas could face rolling blackouts starting in the summer of 2012 because of reduced energy generation and...

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...

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...

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...

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