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Trips to and from Prague broaden cultural horizons

John Menefee June 30, 2014

Of all the memories that I have had during my study abroad trip to Prague, the greatest moment of the trip wasn’t even in Prague. The best thing about the trip has been the freedom to explore...

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Independence Day should be a chance to remember the military

John Daywalt June 29, 2014

For many UT students the Fourth of July is a holiday to hang out with friends and family, eat delicious barbecue, drink substantial amounts of beer and to watch action-packed fireworks fill...

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Democrat resolution turns off moderates and bipartisans

Noah M. Horwitz June 29, 2014

DALLAS — This past weekend, thousands of Democrats assembled in Dallas for the State Democratic Convention. Cheers erupted throughout the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as state Sens. Wendy...

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Five things you may not have known about the University Co-op

Kallen Dimitroff June 27, 2014

Fall is just around the corner, and for incoming freshmen that means getting acclimated to campus. As the new Longhorns settle into their dorms, they will surely start to think about books and other materials...

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Hijab gives Muslim women the chance to practice feminism in their own way

Syed Rizvi June 26, 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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How the albino squirrel might keep the good luck coming

Olivia Berkeley June 25, 2014

Roughly a year ago, UT’s beloved albino squirrel was rumored to be deceased. A tweet from @FakeUTexas made waves throughout the Twitterverse, prompting many to mourn the loss of the campus’...

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COLA taking steps to increase graduate student funding

Esther Raizen June 24, 2014

A recent column in the Daily Texan by Nicholas Holterman (June 19) is the latest example in the Texan of rumors and conjecture that fuel unnecessary anxiety among graduate students in the College of Liberal...

Hillary Clinton’s talk in Austin could presage a future in the White House

Breanne Deppisch June 23, 2014

On Friday, Hillary Clinton addressed the people of Austin at the Long Center as part of a promotional series for her newly-released memoir, “Hard Choices.” The former secretary of state and...

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Obama’s student loan initiatives help reduce risk for students

David Platt June 23, 2014

The Obama administration recently announced new initiatives in an effort to fix the many problems of the public-private student loan system in America. These include allowing new borrowers to limit repayments...

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New relief from administration misses heart of problem

Will Johnson June 23, 2014

President Barack Obama recently announced his intention to expand Pay As You Earn, a student loan forgiveness program originally passed in 2012. The plan enables former college students who meet eligibility...

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COLA’s failure to communicate shows lack of respect for students

Nicholas Holterman June 19, 2014

Much to the dismay of many UT doctoral students, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies of the College of Liberal Arts recently announced the implementation of policies which will regulate graduate...

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Difficulty finding a summer job opens up door for other interests

Jan Ross Piedad June 18, 2014

Summer, the months carved out of the school year for travel and relaxation, has now become the window of opportunity for us to get ahead by either interning or committing to a paying job. Unfortunately,...

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