Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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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Why UT students should care about the debt ceiling and a potential U.S. default

Amil Malik October 16, 2013

If Congress does not raise the debt ceiling by Thursday, the U.S. will default on its debt. But what does this mean? It means that U.S. federal law says that there is an upper limit to the government’s...

Austinites should fight for efficient energy

Travis Knoll October 15, 2013

On Oct. 4, the LBJ School of Public Affairs held a symposium titled “Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategies: A Capital Area Symposium,” addressing the effects of climate change, chief...

In the recruiting process, make contacts, not competitors

Amanda Almeda October 15, 2013

With recruiting season in full swing, the pressure is on for students currently looking for full-time positions and internships. Juniors and seniors can be seen sporting suits between interviews and class,...

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Horns Up, Horns Down for Oct. 14: Beating the Sooners, Bring on the rain

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 14, 2013

Horns Up: OU Still Sucks (But this time we have proof) The Longhorns sent the No. 10-ranked Oklahoma Sooners back to Norman with their tails between their legs on Saturday, and no one is more surprised...

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A case for embracing Texas culture

Chris Jordan October 14, 2013

Walking across the Main Mall, it’s easy to ignore the fact that the Texas flag flies at the same height as its American counterpart. It’s a small piece of information that first graders across...

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What Miley means for Millennials

Lauren Franklin October 14, 2013

Miley Cyrus is a hot topic. Her recent performances, characterized by nudity, hypersexualization, and a lot of twerking, have gained her a great deal of attention in the American media. These performances...

The problem of gender inequality in STEM education starts in childhood, continues through college

Alice Lazare October 14, 2013

Women are not proportionately represented in different career fields, and it has absolutely nothing to do with their intelligence. It does, however, have to do with preparation, especially when it comes...

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ACL festivalgoers need drug education, medical treatment

Eric Nikolaides October 11, 2013

This Friday, at 11:15 a.m., bands will take the stage for Round Two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. For three more days, the festival will again transform Zilker Park into the epicenter of the...

Red River Rivalry 2013

Correspondence with the Oklahoma Daily: The Texas side of Saturday’s game

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 10, 2013

Editor’s Note: In the spirit of the University of Texas’ friendly rivalry with the University of Oklahoma, the editorial boards of The Daily Texan and The Oklahoma Daily have exchanged editorials....

Intro chemistry class shows benefits of peer-mentoring, online content

October 9, 2013

Editor’s Note: This column is the third in a series by associate classics professor Jennifer Ebbeler on the changing nature of higher education at UT-Austin and other institutions. Look for Prof....

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Gov. Perry’s Texas Enterprise Fund might create Texas jobs, but is it fair?

Chuck Matula October 8, 2013

As evidenced by the unofficial city slogan, “Keep Austin Weird,” Austin prides itself on its independent businesses. But since that phrase was trademarked in 2003, eight of Austin’s 10...

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UT should let free market decide student entrepreneurs’ success

Nick Spiller October 7, 2013

How should the University promote entrepreneurship to the student body? This question was raised two weeks ago in a column that ran in this newspaper titled “Entrepreneurship is good, but responsible...

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