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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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Extend your refund

Rep. Lloyd Doggett October 2, 2012

As a proud Longhorn and former student body president, I argue we must continue preparing students for the jobs that are the future of both our local and national economy. This is why I authored the “More...

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CANPAC: A seat at the table

Ryan Nill October 1, 2012

A city council resolution brought by the Central Austin Neighborhood Planning Advisory Committee (CANPAC) would, if passed, negatively affect Greek and Co-operative Housing. The Committee is made up of...

The Belo building stands apart

Drew Finke October 1, 2012

When architects Earl Swisher and Thomas Lekometros received the commission to design the College of Communication’s Belo Center for New Media, they were challenged to design a building that would...

The white rodent’s charms

Edgar Walters September 28, 2012

The University of Texas loves its squirrels. Sciurus niger, commonly known as the fox squirrel, is nearly as ubiquitous on campus as students themselves. They are polarizing creatures. Some students eagerly...

The Valley needs residencies

Laura Wright September 28, 2012

On Sept. 22 the chancellors of the six public university systems in Texas took the stage at the Texas Tribune Ideas Festival for a panel discussion called “Chancellor Confedential.” The chancellors...

When it comes to graduation rates, men are the problem

Patrick St. Pierre September 26, 2012

Unless you’ve been living under a rock far, far away from campus, you’re aware that the University of Texas favors four-year graduation rates. President William Powers, Jr. mentions the subject...

Don’t short your identity

Maria-Xenia Hardt September 26, 2012

Soon after I arrived on the UT-Austin campus, I saw a group of girls wearing striped Nike Tempo shorts, tennis shoes and oversized t-shirts. I thought they were part of a feminist organization rebelling...

A cross-cultural perspective

Olfa Hamdi September 25, 2012

In recent weeks, anti-American fury has ravaged the Middle East. Following a film mocking the Prophet Mohammad, protesters vented their anger against the United States, blaming it for what they consider...

Facing consequences is a part of protesting

Travis Knoll September 24, 2012

In the past two weeks a debate has arisen about UT students’ right to free speech. On Sept. 15, 18 UT students who occupied President William Powers Jr.’s office to persuade the administration...

When the resolve doesn’t meet the rhetoric

Stephen Ollar September 24, 2012

One would be hard-pressed to find anyone advocating against doing everything possible for the veterans of our nation’s two most recent wars. Most Americans recognize the great adversity those veterans...

In defense of restraint

Travis Knoll September 21, 2012

UT’s response to the 2010 shooting in the Perry-Castañeda Library is considered a success. This perception was strengthened last week by comparisons to UT’s late and disorganized response...

Go Europe: A better (and cheaper) way for the brave

Edgar Walters September 20, 2012

Last Wednesday, hundreds of students gathered on Gregory Plaza for the Study Abroad Fair. There they learned about the life-changing nature of study abroad programs and listened to inspiring catch phrases...

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