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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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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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Minimum wage should not be raised

Clay Olsen July 14, 2014

Many students have worked in minimum wage positions before their college careers, and some continue to work for similar wages while they study to receive their diplomas. Because the minimum wage debate...

Jaunt to Seville opens eyes

Taylor Griffin July 14, 2014

I’m spending my summer studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, and what’s great about being in the city is the opportunity to travel easily throughout the rest of the country! For a little weekend...

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Graduate students are a source of cheap, exploited labor

Nicholas Holterman July 11, 2014

In the comments section of Associate Dean Raizen’s article on graduate student funding in the College of Liberal Arts, published on June 24, reader “Mike” stated rather disparagingly...

Though a Muslim observance, Ramadan could have cultural significance for non-Muslims

Syed Rizvi July 10, 2014

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

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Time limits on a liberal arts degree have obvious implications

Olivia Berkeley July 8, 2014

The recent announcement of the College of Liberal Arts to stop funding for graduate students after their sixth year has — if you haven’t noticed — caused some controversy. Graduate students...

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News of Hobby Lobby decision incensed many despite a lack of clear communication of the facts

Breanne Deppisch July 7, 2014

Rounding out a term of controversial decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling June 30 on the case of Burwell, Secretary of Health and Human Services v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. Much of the disapproval...

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Powers deserves support of Longhorns everywhere

As past and current student leaders at the University of Texas at Austin, we have followed the controversy surrounding certain members of the UT System Board of Regents and our president, William Powers...

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Spurs show that teamwork isn’t dead in modern sports

Dolph Briscoe IV July 4, 2014

This summer the San Antonio Spurs won their fifth NBA championship, crushing the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals four games to one. The 2013-2014 San Antonio Spurs are one of the great championship teams...

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