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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Major’s mistake

Shabab Siddiqui February 4, 2013

Texas co-offensive coordinator Major Applewhite engaged in “inappropriate, consensual behavior with an adult student” in 2009, according to a statement released by UT men’s head athletics...

Graduation without substantiation

Shabab Siddiqui February 28, 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....

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....

Coach’s role in scandal disappoints

Shabab Siddiqui November 10, 2011

The year was 1994, and Penn State had just beaten arch-rival Michigan, en route to its perfect football season. I was 3 years old as my dad hoisted me on his shoulder so I could see the team returning...

Out-of-state tuition bigger in Texas

Shabab Siddiqui October 25, 2011

The Tuition Policy Advisory Committee begins its first of many regular meetings today, as it will deliberate from now through November on a tuition rate to recommend to President William Powers Jr. Powers...

More than a suit at the table

Shabab Siddiqui October 19, 2011

Monday’s legislative hearing featured a parade of the chairmen — and one chairwoman — of the state’s six public university systems’ boards of regents. Members of the Legislature...

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...

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...

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...

Rank and file

Shabab Siddiqui September 20, 2011

A good college ranking is like an iPad: Those that have one swear by it, and those that don’t claim it’s useless. Last week, U.S. News and World Report released their annual Best Colleges...

Working out the core

Shabab Siddiqui September 13, 2011

Texas higher education is looking at its first core curriculum reform in more than a decade. A proposal, agreed upon by the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee of the state’s Higher Education...

Statistical stand-off

Shabab Siddiqui September 7, 2011

The University released a report Thursday evaluating efficiency and graduation rates, its first campus-wide, research-based rebuttal to criticisms of its productivity. The report was authored by Marc...

Launching with uncertainty

Shabab Siddiqui August 29, 2011

The Longhorn Network launched Friday afternoon to cheering crowds on the South Mall and Gregory Gym, but their echoes were barely audible beyond the 40 Acres. A lack of major television carriers ensured...

Fan finds home at Gregory Gym

Shabab Siddiqui November 19, 2010

The most defining feature may be his signature fist pump. It’s neither a pre-scandal Tiger Woods’ how-do-you-like-me-now celebratory motion, nor a Zac Efron “Bet On It” pump...

Roberson’s return helps lift offense

Shabab Siddiqui November 18, 2010

Although outside hitter Amber Roberson missed a mere two games, she came out of the gate playing like she missed none while displaying an urgency of someone who had missed 20. The 6-foot-2 junior...

Horns extend unbeaten streak

Shabab Siddiqui November 11, 2010

Senior outside hitter Juliann Faucette continued her hot streak Wednesday with a 30-kill performance as the seventh-ranked Longhorns beat Baylor 23-25, 25-19, 27-25, 25-17 to extend their winning streak...

Surging Horns put streak to test

Shabab Siddiqui October 22, 2010

The Longhorns have dropped one set in the last five matches. Some may forget that things looked much grimmer less than a month ago. Texas hopes to build on its five-game winning streak as it hosts...

Errors may prove costly for Texas

Shabab Siddiqui October 20, 2010

The Longhorns’ serves can be loosely compared to Frodo’s ring in “The Lord of the Rings”: While its powers can be successfully leveraged against opponents, it can also have a...

Horns set to overturn road woes

Shabab Siddiqui October 8, 2010

The Longhorns hit the road again in hopes that the road does not hit them back. Eleventh-ranked Texas heads off to play Kansas State on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan., looking to solve its woes away...

Horns set to overturn road woes

Shabab Siddiqui October 8, 2010

The Longhorns hit the road again in hopes that the road does not hit them back. Eleventh-ranked Texas heads off to play Kansas State on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan., looking to solve its woes away...

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