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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Firing Lines

The Firing Line: Valuing the arts

November 18, 2011

Editor’s note: Daily Texan columnist Samian Quazi wrote an opinion piece that was published in Wednesday’s paper questioning the value of fine arts programs. Below are several of the many firing...

The slippery slope of defunding the arts

James Moore November 17, 2011

I take issue with Samian Quazi’s column published Wednesday in The Daily Texan titled, “The questionable value of arts programs.” The unspoken premise underlying Quazi’s argument...

Musick’s report hits the wrong note

Francis D. Fisher November 17, 2011

Marc Musick, associate dean at the College of Liberal Arts, prepared a study of the productivity of UT professors. Two sources of revenue are examined: The first is general support to UT by the State....

In waning hours, Paterno fumbles opportunity for a final lesson

Michael Vitris November 11, 2011

Joe Paterno, legendary head football coach of Penn State’s Nittany Lions, announced Wednesday that he would retire at the end of the season amid a child abuse scandal that has rocked State College...

Living up to the University’s core values

Hannah Tucker November 11, 2011

Although the Bastrop fires have faded from the headlines, students continue to work hard through relief efforts for those affected by the fires that caused property damages estimated at more than $250...

Dumbing down and grade inflation

Eric R. Pianka November 11, 2011

Samian Quazi’s suggestion in his column titled, “Inflate grades in STEM programs,” that ran in The Daily Texan on Tuesday that professors should hand out higher grades in science classes...

Reverse MyEdu decision or resign

Michael Bisesi November 10, 2011

The August MyEdu decision by the Board of Regents involves much more than making an investment decision that bypassed the vetting expertise of the regents’ own investment advisers. The real policy...

Don’t lower standards in science classes

David M. Hillis November 10, 2011

In his Nov. 9 column, “Inflate grades in STEM programs,” Samian Quazi recommends lowered standards in grading as a solution for our nation’s declining science preeminence. His argument...

Discrimination column treads too much on political grounds

November 9, 2011

I was severely displeased after reading the column about discrimination in Texas, “Discrimination and Texas’ brand and prattle,” that ran on Nov. 7. I completely agree with columnist...

Failing to see the big picture in the MyEdu debate

November 7, 2011

Allow us to introduce ourselves as three recent UT graduates who are loud-and-proud — and non-“Perry backing” — employees of MyEdu. Whether it is through familiar channels including...

TA story lacked balance

Jill Robbins November 4, 2011

Thursday’s article, “English proficiency levels vary among teaching assistants,” does not provide a balanced overview of either foreign-language teaching on campus or teachers whose first...

Show your Longhorn pride

November 3, 2011

It is totally ridiculous and unacceptable that many students aren’t showing up to the football games this year, and the ones who do show up are late and leave early. What could be more fun than going...

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