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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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A&M medical school faces dilemma of too many acceptances

Matthew Stottlemyre February 22, 2011

Texas A&M’s medical school accepted more applicants for the class entering next year than it has room for, said an A&M administrator. Thomas Shomaker, dean of A&M’s College...

Legislators plan to honor Barbara Jordan

Allie Kolechta February 22, 2011

To honor a former UT professor, congresswoman and state senator, the Texas Legislature will pass a resolution today to commemorate the birthday of Barbara Jordan. Monday marked the 75th birthday...

UT group looks to ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to soften cuts

Yvonne Marquez February 22, 2011

Although the sun was out on Monday, members of The Students Speak chanted “It’s raining, it’s pouring, the Legislature is snoring,” under umbrellas. About 20 group members...

UT coalition lobbies for higher education at Capitol

Allie Kolechta February 22, 2011

A student coalition met with four Texas senators and two Texas House representatives on Monday to raise the Longhorn voice at the Capitol. Students from groups such as Student Government, the Senate...

State census data not reflected in student body

Melissa Ayala February 22, 2011

Census data released last week shows dramatic growth in Hispanic and Asian populations in Texas, but state trends do not necessarily reflect the demographics of UT students. According to the 2010...

North Campus uneasy after tire slashing suspect’s arrest

Lauren Giudice February 22, 2011

Although Tommy Joe Kelley, who police think could be involved in hundreds of tire slashings around Hyde Park, has been arrested, many North Campus residents are still concerned about safety. History...

Proposed federal cuts threaten KUT

Ahsika Sanders February 22, 2011

The University-operated radio station, KUT, could lose a half a million dollars in federal funding if a proposed spending cuts bill passes the Senate. The U.S. House of Representatives approved...

Regents okay plans for music academy, advanced computers

Huma Munir February 22, 2011

New initiatives for the University’s scientific research and music programs could help students gain career-oriented skills and new opportunities to earn money. On Friday, the UT System Board...

LBJ School celebrates legacy, birthday of Barbara Jordan

Amy Thornton February 21, 2011

The LBJ School of Public Affairs will celebrate the 75th birthday of one of its most well-known professors with a weeklong tribute to honor the life and work of Barbara Jordan. The first black woman...

Student radio stations unite against buyouts

Marty McAndrews February 21, 2011

UT’s student radio station, KVRX, simultaneously broadcasted an Internet feed of a California freeform community radio station Friday afternoon to draw attention to the disappearance of student...

Students push for meat-free Mondays

Allie Kolechta February 21, 2011

A giant yellow chick wandered the West Mall on Friday as students stopped to pick up “Support Meatless Mondays!” pins and sign a petition for an initiative by PETA. Students Against...

Panelists weigh in on prisoner and detainee rights

Marty McAndrews February 21, 2011

One in every 100 Americans is serving time in prison, and the state of Texas alone has 150,000 people incarcerated, said Tiffany Dowling, a clinical instructor in the School of Law. Five panelists...

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