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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

Opinion

Out of the box and into the world

Heba Dafashy April 30, 2012

Any person who has visited campus for one day can testify to the racial diversity that is present at our University. UT prides itself on this demographic diversity as the campus transforms into a door...

Vote in citywide elections today

The Daily Texan Editorial Board April 30, 2012

Students should make sure to exercise their hefty political potential by voting in city elections, as early voting begins today. All of the incumbents — Mayor Lee Leffingwell and city council members...

The benefits of a holistic admissions process

Eric Chen April 30, 2012

Editor’s note: On behalf of the Center for Asian American Studies, Eric Chen, a 2009 UT alumnus, describes some Asian-American perspectives on the case of Fisher v. UT. One of my most defining experiences...

Quote To Note: From President Barack Obama to presidential candidate Mitt Romney

The Daily Texan Editorial Board April 27, 2012

“When we recognize that commercialization is a tool for the university to achieve its mission — research, education, service, public good — the way we deal with industry will fundamentally...

Failing to nurture the needs of introverts

Katherine Taylor April 27, 2012

My name is Katherine Taylor, and I’m an introvert. No, I’m not a social misfit. Yes, I still have friends. Contrary to common misconceptions, introversion doesn’t actually reflect how...

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Point-Counterpoint: The push for a sweatshop-free UT

Zoya Waliany and Kayla Oliver April 26, 2012

Editor’s note: Last week, 18 members of the Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition protested the University’s affiliation with the Fair Labor Association, a group that monitors working conditions....

Longhorn of the Year nomination: Marsha Miller

Matt Portillo April 26, 2012

Editor’s note: The following is a suggestion we have received for Longhorn of the Year. Marsha Miller is UT’s official photographer, and she has served the University in this capacity for...

Longhorn of the Year nomination: Simeon Bochev

Jonathan W. Valvano April 25, 2012

Editor’s note: The following is a suggestion we have received for Longhorn of the Year. Simeon Bochev Simeon is one of the most outgoing, helpful, thoughtful and energetic students I have ever...

Promoting libertarian ideas

Jose Nino April 25, 2012

On Thursday at 7 p.m., Congressman Ron Paul will come to UT for a town hall meeting. Congressman Paul’s presidential campaign represents an unprecedented effort to promote libertarian ideas such...

Have a little faith

Michael Daehne April 25, 2012

I was quite disappointed by the half page of misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric in columnist Stephen McGarvey’s column, “Occupy the Millennium Lab,” which ran Tuesday. I have spent...

Failing to listen to the echoes of protest

Jessica Osorio April 25, 2012

As a graduate student who has spent two years learning about human rights, social justice and decolonization, I felt compelled to stand in support of fellow students who are taking action so that UT is...

A prescription for local medical education

The Daily Texan Editorial Board April 25, 2012

On Sunday, the Austin American-Statesman reported that the Seton Family of Hospitals pledged up to $250 million for a new Austin hospital to replace the University Medical Center at Brackenridge. Brackenridge...

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