Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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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Foreign language class changes spark debate over effectiveness

Huma Munir July 25, 2011

A $3 million budget cut is forcing the College of Liberal Arts to offer more intensive foreign language courses, leaving some students and department chairs concerned about the measure’s effectiveness...

UT researchers explore reasons for Latina teen pregnancy rates

Liz Farmer July 22, 2011

UT research into Latina teen pregnancy rates in Texas shows little difference between attitudes in different ethnic groups about the best time to have a first child, about talking to kids about sex...

Vice president of Student Affairs steps down to focus on teaching

Liz Farmer July 22, 2011

Vice President of Student Affairs Juan González announced that he will no longer serve in an administrative capacity so he can focus on teaching in the College of Education. According to...

State Board of Education meets to discuss science curricula

Diego Cruz July 22, 2011

A State Board of Education public hearing helped dispel doubts over scientific materials being considered for school district curricula. Citizens voiced their concerns or support regarding Commissioner...

Student organizations given more funding by budget committee

Victoria Pagan July 21, 2011

The Student Services Budget Committee approved new allocations of money from student fees to five University organizations who displayed particular needs, the committee’s former chairwoman said. Former...

‘Gone With the Wind’ dresses undergo restoration at Ransom Center

Liz Farmer July 21, 2011

In “Gone With the Wind,” Scarlett O’Hara braved the Civil War in fashion, but the lavish dresses she donned haven’t retained their rich color. UT’s Harry Ransom Center,...

O’Donnell report categorizes UT professors by contribution

Huma Munir July 21, 2011

A new report by former UT System employee Rick O’Donnell divides the University’s professors into categories based on their teaching loads versus the amount of external funding they bring...

UTPD report prescribes measures to improve emergency response

Katrina Tollin July 21, 2011

The UT Police Department is adjusting its practices after a September on-campus shooting, according to a new report. On Sept. 28, a mathematics sophomore fired an AK-47 on 21st Street before taking...

University partners with MIT to help prevent future oil spills, human-caused disasters

Elizabeth Hinojos July 20, 2011

The British Petroleum oil spill in April 2010 inspired a new partnership between UT and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to create a set of guidelines that will allow scientists to avoid future...

UTPD adds three dispatchers to ensure quick response times

Syeda Hasan July 19, 2011

The University of Texas Police Department is strengthening its response team to better address emergency situations and maintain a safe campus. UT Police Department Chief Robert Dahlstrom said the...

Car crashes on Guadalupe, victims forgo trip to hospital

Katrina Tollin July 18, 2011

A car carrying several people crashed into a building in the 2800 block of Guadalupe Street around 4 a.m. Monday morning. The car impacted into the empty space formerly leased to Hungry Howie’s...

UTPD report from fall shooting makes recommendations for improvement

Katrina Tollin July 18, 2011

University Police released a report today assessing the public safety response to the Sept. 28 incident during which a mathematics sophomore armed with an AK-47 fired shots on 21st street before taking...

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