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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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All content by Mark Birkenstock

Co-op housing provides safe, affordable option for students

Mark Birkenstock September 13, 2013

As freshmen are settling into their dorms or off-campus apartments this semester, many will discover that some inconveniences become apparent once the novel shine wears off their new homes away from home....

Column: The Problems with American education extend beyond curriculum

Mark Birkenstock August 30, 2013

AMERICA’S EDUCATION CRISIS While students were away from the 40 Acres this summer, the State Board of Education met in July to begin deciding how to implement new amendments to House Bill 5 that...

In Fisher decision, Supreme Court failed minorities

Mark Birkenstock July 1, 2013

On June 24, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision for Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, the case brought by Abigail Fisher which sought to curb UT's ability to use race as a factor...

Indie game developers need Austin’s support amid industry changes

Mark Birkenstock June 17, 2013

Last week the games industry convened for one of its biggest events of the year, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3. Amid the excitement of the newly announced games and technology, there was also...

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