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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Student Affairs VP tenders resignation to return to teaching

Syeda Hasan July 25, 2011

Vice President for Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez has announced he will step down as an administrator and return to teaching at the University in January so he can work closely with more students. Gonzalez...

Gender-neutral restrooms to be phased in to broader use on campus

Victoria Pagan July 25, 2011

The choice between using a men’s or women’s restroom isn’t conscious for most, but an effort to provide gender-neutral, one-stall bathrooms in all campus buildings will help meet the...

State Board of Education approves supplemental online materials

Allison Harris July 25, 2011

For the first time, Texas public schools will be able to supplement science textbooks with state-approved online materials. The State Board of Education, with one member absent, unanimously approved...

Manor Garage solar panels to benefit UT energy research

Liz Farmer and Allison Harris July 25, 2011

Construction on the first large solar panel installation on the main UT campus began Friday. Crews began putting up a support system for the installation on top of Manor Garage on Robert Dedman...

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...

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