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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

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TPAC: Time we Pay Attention Carefully

Viviana Aldous October 12, 2011

The Tuition Policy Advisory Committee will hold an open forum today to provide students with an overview of the budget and of the tuition-setting process. Four students and five faculty and administrators...

The dropout paradox

Shabab Siddiqui October 11, 2011

Last week, the world mourned the loss of Steve Jobs to pancreatic cancer. Unlike many other well-known figures, Jobs’ direct and indirect contributions to society are every bit tangible. He’s...

Quotes to note: Presidential hopefuls, occupy movement and medical school

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 10, 2011

“A pregnant woman who enters an abortion clinic is faced with a decision that will forever change two lives. That’s why she must have the very best information with which to make that decision.” —...

Oh you sweet, stupid OU

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 6, 2011

Editor's note: In the spirit of our friendly rivalry with the University of Oklahoma, the editorial boards of The Daily Texan and The Oklahoma Daily have exchanged editorials. In anticipation...

Problem at the top

Shabab Siddiqui October 5, 2011

Recent discussions and criticisms of the Board of Regents have largely centered on the role of the board in relation to universities. But perhaps it’s time to take a step back and examine the role...

The need for basic research

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 4, 2011

The Natural Sciences Council sponsored a faculty panel Friday highlighting the importance of public funding for investigative research. The group noted that the National Science Foundation, the federal...

Quotes to Note: Public funding, SECession

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 3, 2011

Public funding for academic research “Short-term research makes money for a company. Long-term research, if done well, instead will create new companies. It will create new markets. It will create...

Proposed pipeline draws controversy

The Daily Texan Editorial Board September 30, 2011

Editor’s note: The following quotes are from Wednesday’s State Department hearing held at the LBJ Auditorium on the proposed extension of the Keystone Oil Pipeline. The pipeline, which transports...

Quotes to note: Increasing the four-year graduation rate

The Daily Texan Editorial Board September 29, 2011

[Corrected Sept. 29: Corrected third quote.] Editor’s note: In his State of the University Address, President William Powers Jr. said he wants to increase the current 52-percent four-year graduate...

Clean up the catalog

Matt Daley September 28, 2011

At last weekend’s Texas Tribune Festival, UT President William Powers Jr. faced a series of questions about the current debate surrounding the efficiency of the University. The problem, as Powers...

Perception dominates higher education

Shabab Siddiqui September 27, 2011

At last weekend’s Texas Tribune Festival, a panel of higher education leaders were asked if the creation of more tier-one research universities was simply a mechanism for institutions to boast their...

Quotes to Note: Best of Tribfest

The Daily Texan Editorial Board September 26, 2011

Editor’s note: The following quotes are from The Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday and Sunday. The festival featured speakers from around the country on topics including energy and environment,...

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