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Survivor: Student Government Edition

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 27, 2012

Voter turnout in this year's Student Government elections may end up being the lowest in decades. Of course, that may have something to do with the fact that the contest is beginning to look less like...

Demanding answers about sudden resignation

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 24, 2012

On Feb. 8, then-Texas Student Media director Gary Borders announced his resignation, a move that came as a surprise to TSM board members and student staffers alike. Juan Gonzalez, the outgoing vice president...

Quotes to note: candidates aim to broaden SG’s impact

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 23, 2012

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 with executive alliance...

Quotes to note: Concrete proposals define campaign

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 22, 2012

“They’re trying to do this to further their political careers. We’re not trying to be senators someday; we’re just trying to be here for the students.” — Lund on how...

The punitive approach to improving graduation rates

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 21, 2012

UT students received an email from President William Powers Jr. on Wednesday afternoon announcing the culminating report of the Undergraduate Graduation Task Force. The report, authored by Liberal Arts...

Clarifying Madison Gardner’s position on domestic partner benefits

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 20, 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...

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...

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...

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...

The war of the maps

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 14, 2012

As the Republican presidential primary somehow continues to smolder, the continuing redistricting battle between the state of Texas and various Texas minority advocacy groups is making Texas voters less...

Quotes to note: interpreting the sudden smoke signals

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 13, 2012

On Friday, the University announced that it will review its tobacco use policy to ensure that it complies with a new mandate from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Two weeks ago, CPRIT...

Quotes to Note: February 10, 2012

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 10, 2012

“If it’s halftime in America, I’m fearful of what the final score’s going to be if we let this president start the second half as a quarterback.” — Texas Gov. Rick...

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