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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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Fathers provide inspiration behind works, authors share experiences through poetry

Shreya Banerjee December 1, 2011

For some writers, life experiences and a relationship with one’s parents can provide a great amount of inspiration. The Michener Center for Writers, UT’s three-year residency program for students...

Poetry on the Plaza takes up winter theme

Jennifer Berke December 1, 2011

Austin residents don’t get very many chances to experience a winter-esque setting in their hometown, so they must use a lot of their imagination when recreating winter themed poems in their minds,...

Occupy UT members confront tuition controversy

Shreya Banerjee December 1, 2011

The booming voices of Occupy UT members filled the room as they chanted in opposition to proposed tuition increases and closed meetings while three UT Police Department officers stood guard. The Tuition...

Powers to consider students’ opinion on tuition increases

Liz Farmer December 1, 2011

[Updated at 3:02 p.m: Corrected name of student in caption] Several students demanded President William Powers Jr. explain possible tuition increases. Powers said, “I’ll take the input that...

Students, faculty request proof of non-sweatshop labor

John Farey December 1, 2011

A group of students have delivered a letter to UT President William Powers Jr. demanding the University affiliate with a workers’ right group that would independently monitor working conditions wherever...

UT falls low on startup company survey

Jennifer Berke December 1, 2011

The Association of University Technology Managers surveyed a variety of institutions whose research led to the creation of new companies in the fiscal year of 2010. UT Austin did not score high on the...

Top 10 alternative study venues

Jillian Bliss December 1, 2011

Final exams are on their way, and sometimes the Perry-Castañeda Library can seem overcrowded. Daily Texan Staffers have compiled a list of alternative study spots both on and off campus. 1. Flightpath...

Students take a social study break

Megan Strickland November 30, 2011

With finals far from her thoughts, Charity Chukwu dodged a joust from Amber Olivas and rushed forward to knock her opponent from her pedestal. She paused, caught her breath and stood in victory as her...

Students shocked by rising tuition costs

Andrew Messamore November 30, 2011

Students are shocked by the quickly rising cost of tuition, said government junior Adrian Reyna. On Monday, the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee proposed the largest tuition increase allowed over the...

CTBAC holds forum, agrees on 2.6 percent tuition increase

Allie Kolechta November 30, 2011

Liberal arts students met for the last time this semester before voicing their opinions on tuition policy in front of peers, faculty and administration today. The College of Liberal Arts College Tuition...

Cactus to close temporarily for construction

Rachel Thompson November 29, 2011

Local Austin musician Matt the Electrician will perform at Cactus Cafe’s last concert on Dec. 10 before the venue closes briefly for construction over the winter break. The cafe is set to close...

UT alumnus remembered for Pulitzer Prize

Jillian Bliss November 29, 2011

UT alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Oscar Griffin, Jr. died from pancreatic cancer earlier this month in New Waverly, Texas. Griffin was 78 years old. Griffin won the 1963 Pulitzer Prize...

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