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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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Commemorating Texas veterans on campus

Kayla Oliver February 23, 2012

Last week, Apolonio Hernandez III, Marine Corps veteran of eight years and Middle Eastern studies senior, stepped off the bus near the stadium and noticed the monument to fallen soldiers of World War I....

Altering the perception of drug use on campus

Heba Dafashy February 22, 2012

A six-month drug bust operation that occurred last Wednesday at Texas Christian University resulted in the arrest of 17 students. Four of those students were high-profile football players. Fox News reported...

Targeting drunken drivers

Ayesha Akbar February 22, 2012

Earlier this month, celebrated UT soccer player Kylie Doniak was crossing a street near campus when she fell victim to a brutal hit-and-run. According to a recent Austin American-Statesman article, Doniak...

Research funds not worth sacrificing freedom

Stephen McGarvey February 21, 2012

I am not, have not been and for the foreseeable future will not be a smoker or user of any tobacco product. In fact, tobacco in all of its forms repulses me, and I typically try to avoid spending extended...

Placing value on the health of the student body

Katherine Taylor February 21, 2012

Editor’s note: On Feb. 9, Pat Clubb, vice president for University operations, and Juan Sanchez, vice president for research, sent a University-wide email alerting the campus community that the Cancer...

New policy could jeopardize online privacy

Rui Shi February 20, 2012

Two weeks ago, Google announced a new, controversial privacy policy that will consolidate all 60 existing policies. This announcement sparked criticism from both users and policymakers, including Julie...

Rising rent risks reducing affordability

Drew Finke February 20, 2012

On campus, a proposed tuition increase of 2.6 percent sparked protests, teach-ins and entire student groups dedicated to fighting it. However, an even greater increase in rent for student apartments has...

Lessons from the old couches

Shabab Siddiqui February 17, 2012

Editor’s note: The Daily Texan editor-in-chief is elected by students each year. The election ensures that UT students get the newspaper they want and an editorial board that represents their interests....

By and for the students

Susannah Jacob February 17, 2012

Editor’s note: The Daily Texan editor-in-chief is elected by students each year. The election ensures that UT students get the newspaper they want and an editorial board that represents their interests....

Assisting refugees in acclimating to Austin

Zoya Waliany February 16, 2012

On Saturday, hundreds of Austinites participated in the Ride for Refuge, a biking event held across America that raises funds for nonprofits that benefit refugees. This ride helped raise $18,357 for organizations...

Creating a culture of religious tolerance

Heba Dafashy February 15, 2012

Everyone has seen the “fire and brimstone” preachers on college campuses. In fact, in front of the Texas Union last Thursday, several such speakers were present and held a large sign that read...

The benefits of the camping ban

Stephen McGarvey February 14, 2012

UT’s Faculty Council met recently to discuss a new policy that prohibits camping on University property. While some would argue that not being able to camp on a university’s grounds is simple...

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