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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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Students create group for others not affiliated with religion

Allie Kolechta November 21, 2011

A new organization made up of secular students seeks to create — rather than burn — bridges with religious groups on campus. The Secular Student Alliance, co-founded by Erick Rodriguez and...

Phishing scams alarm faculty, UT IT crowd responds

Jillian Bliss November 18, 2011

The number of phishing scams within UT computer systems has risen since previous months, but campus security officers are doing what they can to make sure members of the UT community don’t get hooked. “Phishing”...

Top Ten Bathrooms on Campus

Jillian Bliss and Nick Hadjigeorge November 18, 2011

Sometimes the “urge to go” comes when one may be in an unknown area of campus, standing outside a building never before entered but which hopefully has decent facilities. Sometimes, perhaps...

Students thank alumni donors

John Farey November 17, 2011

Students participated in Thanks Day outside Gregory Gym on Wednesday by signing a giant thank-you card to be presented to UT’s alumni and donors at a special Texas Exes Thanksgiving dinner next Thursday. Donations...

Many attend, raise questions at UGS forum

Shreya Banerjee November 17, 2011

While the myth about first-year signature courses disappearing has been dispelled for now, many freshmen are concerned about transferring to other colleges within UT. The School of Undergraduate Studies...

Ex-council member educates on LGBTQ issues

Kayla Jonsson November 17, 2011

UT alumna and former Student Government president Randi Shade served on the Austin city council from 2008 to 2011 and worked under three different governors, in addition to serving on several committees...

Students concerned over possible tuition increase

Liz Farmer November 17, 2011

Students have voiced concerns about possible tuition increases which are intended to improve four-year graduation rates and worry that those goals favor timely graduation rates over quality education. About...

Garrett Gilbert says goodbye

Christian Corona and Trey Scott November 17, 2011

February 7, 2008: “I am here to announce my commitment to the University of Texas ... I’m very excited about this opportunity. I feel very blessed ... It’s been my dream ever since I...

College Republicans president faces fallout from tweet

Nick Hadjigeorge November 17, 2011

Lauren Pierce, president of the UT College Republicans and secretary of the statewide Texas College Republicans, is facing the consequences of a tweet she posted voicing her opinion about President Barack...

Dinosaur tracks preserved in new exhibit

Jennifer Berke November 17, 2011

Efforts to save the Glen Rose dinosaur tracks from extinction and to preserve them for generations to come are in the works because of the Texas Natural Science Center and outside donors. The British...

Students jarred by sexual assault attempt

Megan Strickland November 16, 2011

Some West Campus residents said they are taking extra precautions when walking home at night after felony charges were filed Monday against a man in the case of an attempted sexual assault perpetrated...

Students may face largest tuition jump

Liz Farmer November 16, 2011

Students may face higher tuition for 2012-2014 as the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee considers increases. The committee is considering recommending the largest tuition increases that the board will...

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