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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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Opinion

Clarifying Madison Gardner’s position on domestic partner benefits

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 21, 2012

Editor's Note: Below is a copy of Madison Gardner’s 2010 endorsement questionnaire, in which he sought The Daily Texan’s endorsement for University-wide representative. In light of today’s...

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...

Quotes to note: SG candidates pledge to unite Texas

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 20, 2012

Editor’s note: On Friday, The Daily Texan Editorial Board interviewed each team of candidates running for Student Government president and vice president. The following quotes are from our interview...

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....

Quotes to Note: From the Red River Rivalry to redistricting

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 16, 2012

From the Red River Rivalry to redistricting, the following quotes are among the best from the last few days. “Some of the recommendations will have a longer time of implementation inevitably, but...

Let us camp

Michelle Uche February 16, 2012

The Daily Texan published a column Tuesday about why the new camping ban is good. When the University updates its policies after seeing what is happening nationally, it looks fishy, and it actually is....

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...

Demanding more from the candidates

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 15, 2012

While you were studying, enjoying “Dollar Beer Night” or sleeping soundly last night, they were strategically planning how to attract students’ attention on the West Mall with swag and...

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...

Save Players

Matt Portillo February 15, 2012

UT is not being a nice neighbor right now. In case you missed it in Thursday’s Daily Texan, the University is trying to buy out Players, a generations-old, alumni-owned business that students frequent....

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