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Imperialism by liberals: Iraq and Gaza

Mukund Rathi July 28, 2014

The Daily Texan recently published a piece by fellow UT student Dolph Briscoe IV which argued that the U.S. must “avoid becoming trapped in another dangerous war in the Middle East.”...

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Technology brings world to UT

Jan Ross Piedad July 28, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is the last in a summer series of short columns from UT students studying abroad. VIENNA — Here I am, tapping away on my smart phone screen in an apartment in Vienna,...

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Sanders, Meander need to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law

Noah M. Horwitz July 28, 2014

In April, the White House announced an ambitious plan to combat sexual assault on college campuses. This followed the development of a task force to examine certain colleges and universities with the worst...

Palestine solidarity protest can help channel grief into action

Jauzey Imam July 26, 2014

Editor's Note: Imam is a member of the Palestine Solidarity Committee. On Wednesday at 5 p.m., more than 300 UT students and Austin residents gathered before the Texas Capitol building. On...

Students should stop judging each other on their majors

Olivia Berkeley July 24, 2014

We’ve all heard that one joke about liberal art majors: “Would you like fries with that degree?” Most times, the punchline includes the takeaway message that having a liberal arts degree...

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U.S. should use caution in current Iraq crisis

Dolph Briscoe IV July 23, 2014

In March 2003, the United States invaded Iraq, beginning a bloody and controversial war that lasted until late 2011. The Iraq War took the lives of 4,500 U.S. soldiers and wounded tens of thousands more,...

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For student athletic tickets, we want options!

John Daywalt July 21, 2014

Heard about UT’s new Big Ticket? The Big Ticket replaced the old Longhorn All-Sports Package ticketing system for this upcoming academic year. For those students who have not purchased yet, the priority...

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Diversity goals do not benefit black students

David Davis, Jr. July 21, 2014

As the University celebrates what could be considered a victory in the Fisher v. University of Texas case, one has to wonder what there is to celebrate. Sure, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit...

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American servers shouldn’t have to depend on tips

Amanda Haight July 17, 2014

After any international travel, one cannot deny the unique experience that is American dining and customer service. Restaurants are staffed with dozens of waiters who are expected to handle a relatively...

Hazing is serious, but level of concern may be inappropriate

J. Spencer Young July 15, 2014

As University of Texas students, we have all become very well accustomed to the daily emails from the University. Recently, the University emailed out its periodic memo regarding hazing in registered student...

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Obama’s speech on economy is not on the list of priorities for Texans

Breanne Deppisch July 14, 2014

On Thursday, President Obama spoke to members of the Austin community on everything from Congressional gridlock to his love of good ole’ Texas barbecue — even making a headline-garnering trip...

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Arizona State University agreement with Starbucks contributes to higher education privatization

Mukund Rathi July 14, 2014

On June 15, Starbucks announced its College Achievement Plan in partnership with Arizona State University. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and many news headlines, including the company’s website, lauded...

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