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

Columns

It ain’t over ’til the singer gets a job

Emily Mathis July 16, 2012

In the Butler School of Music, students pursuing a voice performance degree sometimes wonder whether they are ready for life after graduation and independence from their parents’ checkbooks. There...

New freshman: Just say no

Rene Castro July 16, 2012

For incoming freshmen college means freedom, and summer orientation offers the first taste. It’s an exciting time. But, it’s also daunting, and many incoming students are misled. When the first...

Defense against the ‘Dark Arts’

Kayla Oliver July 9, 2012

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Dolores Umbridge, the meddling powermonger turned High Inquisitor, ousts beloved Headmaster Albus Dumbledore on dubious grounds in order to advance her own...

Does Freedom Ring?

Emily Mathis July 9, 2012

“Memories of a Promise: Short Stories by Middle Eastern Women” intended to explore Middle Eastern women’s lives. The book was going to be dedicated to the late Dr. Elizabeth “BJ”...

Fireworks and Adlai Stevenson

James C. Harrington July 2, 2012

For Americans, the Fourth of July is that grand mid-summer holiday with hot dogs, picnics, parades and fireworks — and, if lucky, a three-day weekend. As with most national holidays, we have an...

My father deserves his due

Travis Knoll June 25, 2012

I was raised by a gay, single father. A recent study by UT sociology professor Mark Regnerus found that children raised by gay parents are at a disadvantage. One of the many responses to the study was...

Should I keep DREAMing?

Manuel Ramírez June 25, 2012

Like many college students this summer I secured an internship. Others would be excited about the opportunity. I, on the other hand, had to worry. I flew halfway around the country for my internship, and...

Privatizing universities: don’t bank on it

Kayla Oliver June 18, 2012

Authors of a recent Forbes article generated considerable buzz when they promoted a plan for the aggressive privatization of university services. While elimination of state political control may appeal...

The truth trumps top 14

Dave Player June 11, 2012

Last December, when my fellow law students and I were cramming for finals, we received news that our fearless leader, Dean Lawrence Sager, had been fired. This past month, once again cramming for finals,...

Longhorn of the year

Judith Zaffirini The state senator from Laredo and proud UT alumna has been the defender-in-chief for her alma mater at the not-always-friendly state Capitol. Zaffirini’s main line of work this...

Reassessing exams

Kayla Oliver May 4, 2012

As always, dead week promises to live up to its ominous name. With classes drawing to a close and finals swiftly approaching, students ready themselves for caffeine-fueled nights at the library, sealing...

Stepping down from the soapbox

Zoya Waliany May 3, 2012

I am opinionated. And I love telling other people these opinions. And even further, I love to shock people with my opinions. If I happen to spark dialogue and evoke others’ passions in this process,...

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