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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

The Daily Texan

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Clinton’s ‘invincibility’ is dangerous myth, could prove costly

Michael Jensen February 29, 2016

With a commanding victory in South Carolina and considerable support from African-American voters, Hillary Clinton is well positioned to win both Super Tuesday and the Democratic nomination. Still, I’m...

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Female gamers need more legal protection in regards to sexual harassment

Josephine MacLean February 29, 2016

Death and rape threats are nothing new to female gamers. Women in the entertainment industry are often caught between suffering harassment and ineffective legal options, and end up with no choice but to...

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Pope’s words offer next steps for Zika birth defect prevention

Laura Hallas February 29, 2016

The spread of the Zika virus has become a stage for discussing a myriad of larger world issues, from global warming to the Olympics. Now, religion and contraception have entered the conversation. While...

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Students must use their power in the polls

Sunny Kim February 26, 2016

The first Student Government debate was held at the Student Activity Center on Monday. Four diverse and well-qualified candidates presented their platform points, addressing important issues such as sexual...

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Airport screening process needs more cultural understanding

Khadija Saifullah February 26, 2016

In just the past two weeks, two Sikhs were stopped by airport security. Actor Waris Ahluwalia was told that he could not board his Aeroméxico flight because of his turban. Airline officials didn’t...

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Porn is the misleading stand-in for real sex education

Alyssa Fernandez February 26, 2016

In California, “wrap it up” took on a new meaning in the adult film industry after state officials attempted to approve a measure that would have required pornographic actors to wear condoms...

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GOP must rally behind Rubio to avoid Trump

Daniel Hung February 26, 2016

After winning three straight Republican contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada, Donald Trump is closer than ever to becoming the Republican presidential nominee. Trump has been able to win...

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In this SG election, vote for the alternative choice

Austin James Robinson and Daniel James Chapman February 25, 2016

Editor’s Note: In this week’s Forum, the candidates for Executive Alliance were invited to submit 300-word candidate columns. Only light typographical and grammatical changes were made. Every...

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Turn Up Texas: Engaging students from DKR to the SAC

Delisa Shannon and Jonathan Dror February 25, 2016

Editor’s Note: In this week’s Forum, the candidates for Executive Alliance were invited to submit 300-word candidate columns. Only light typographical and grammatical changes were made. We...

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Dimitroff-Guadiana: Running for campus change

Jesse Guadiana February 25, 2016

Editor’s Note: In this week’s Forum, the candidates for Executive Alliance were invited to submit 300-word candidate columns. Only light typographical and grammatical changes were made. I...

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Share your story, be the foundation of future change at UT

Binna Kim and Kevin Helgren February 25, 2016

Editor’s Note: In this week’s Forum, the candidates for Executive Alliance were invited to submit 300-word candidate columns. Only light typographical and grammatical changes were made. Our...

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Consumers must reject fast fashion retailers

Janhavi Nemawarkar February 24, 2016

The social and environmental tolls of the fashion industry are explored in the 2015 documentary The True Cost. Familiar images of couture-laden runways and enormous Black Friday crowds are juxtaposed with...

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