Opinion

  • Tenure proves beneficial to higher education

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    We asked UT philosophy lecturer Jeffrey C. Leon for his views on the tenure system and asked, “Should Texas universities continue to employ the tenure system? Why or why not?

  • Confederate plates create mixed emotions

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    The Sons of Confederate Veterans is not a veterans group, as Samian Quazi’s Monday column “Confederate plates: An utter disgrace” says.

  • Reopening an old front on education

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    Days after the end of the special legislative session and on the brink of a holiday weekend, the governor’s office announced the appointment of Barbara Cargill to chair of the State Board of Education.

  • Disgusted and disappointed

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    Monday's article “UT freshman badly injured, hospitalized after collision,” resembles an opinion article, as it addresses the victim’s obligation as a cyclist to be “responsible[...] for their own visibility.”

  • Remembering the Fourth

    By Dave Player -

    Today, as millions of Americans are firing up the grill, waving flags and remembering our nation’s birthday, hundreds of politicos, pundits and one Rick Perry are gearing up for a crack at the White House.

  • Don’t sell the city’s soul

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    The City Council voted Wednesday to endorse the Formula 1 racetrack. The vote will most likely bring the Grand Prix to Austin in 2012 — an event that has promised the city a lot while asking for surprisingly little.

  • Overview: Pushing for the DREAM Act

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    The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act would provide legal residency to those who have lived in the United States since at least age 15 if they complete college or military service for at least two years.

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