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Park commercialization needed for economic growth

Ali Breland September 4, 2014

Editor’s Note: Continuing our Friday point/counterpoint series, this week two Plan II students take a look at the recent plans to commercialize green spaces in central Austin. To view the opposing...

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Park space should be reserved for local recreational activity

Emily Mixon September 4, 2014

Correction: An earlier version of this column misidentified Mixon as the current director of the Campus Environmental Center. She served in that capacity last year. Editor’s Note: Continuing our...

Daily Texan piece on UT in 2083 shows that work remains to be done

Olivia Berkeley September 3, 2014

Last week, I made the trek to the Briscoe Center, located next to the LBJ Presidential Library, in search of a Daily Texan article from the 1970s. I was unsuccessful in my pursuit, but I didn’t leave...

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In midst of Ferguson violence, Islam teaches racial lessons

Syed Rizvi September 3, 2014

Editor’s Note: “Peace be upon him” (abbreviated “pbuh”) is a salutation for the prophets of Islam. Who receives salutations depends on the school of thought. It is a mandatory...

Perry indictment debate misses the heart of the coercive matter

Noah M. Horwitz September 3, 2014

At the risk of sounding like a cliche of the political novice, I do not find a whole lot of sense in either of the political angles presented to this paper last Friday on the topic of Gov. Rick Perry’s...

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Students should use their time on campus to explore their interests

Marisa Charpentier September 3, 2014

I can’t help but agree with author William Deresiewicz when he claimed in a July article in The New Republic: “Don’t send your kid to the Ivy League.” And as we stuff our backpacks...

Liberal professors can hone conservatives’ beliefs

Clay Olsen September 3, 2014

Fellow Longhorns: You go to a liberal university. Even if you are a freshman, this probably is not news to you. And if you are a freshman and have been to a liberal arts class already, you have probably...

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In midst of college experience, students shouldn’t forget about the world beyond our borders

Jeremi Suri September 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a weekly column on foreign policy from Suri. College is a time when students focus most of their attention on campus activities. That is perfectly appropriate....

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UT athletics should strongly consider lowering student ticket prices

John Daywalt August 29, 2014

Last month I wrote a column titled, “For student athletic tickets, we want options!” which elaborated on the lack of student options when it comes to purchasing athletic tickets. Because...

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Political disputes should not be resolved in court

Alexander Parker and Amy Nabozny August 28, 2014

Editor’s Note: On Aug. 15, a Travis County grand jury indicted Gov. Rick Perry for abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant. Perry, the state’s longest-serving governor,...

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In wake of indictment, Gov. Perry ought to resign

Katherine Adams August 28, 2014

Editor’s Note: On Aug. 15, a Travis County grand jury indicted Gov. Rick Perry for abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant. Perry, the state’s longest-serving governor,...

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New playoff system better for college football

Evan Berkowitz August 28, 2014

Most Longhorn fans still remember the score to the infamous 2008 Red River Rivalry game that fell in former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy’s favor: 45-35. That was the score that Texas fans say...

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