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Altering the perception of drug use on campus

Heba Dafashy

February 21, 2012 at 10:26 pm

The typical student perception of the normalcy of drug use is almost 10 times more than the actual reported figure.

Targeting drunken drivers

Ayesha Akbar

February 21, 2012 at 10:16 pm

As students in a city renowned for its nightlife and sizeable university, we need to be concerned.
Research funds not worth sacrificing freedom

Stephen McGarvey

February 21, 2012 at 12:00 am

This policy would not help users quit but would drive them away from our University.

Placing value on the health of the student body

Katherine Taylor

February 20, 2012 at 11:38 pm

I firmly support our University’s decision to cherish the health and well-being of our student body above all else.
New policy could jeopardize online privacy

Rui Shi

February 19, 2012 at 10:59 pm

Two weeks ago, Google announced a new, controversial privacy policy that will consolidate all 60 existing policies.
Rising rent risks reducing affordability

Drew Finke

February 19, 2012 at 10:54 pm

Rumors of tutition increase sparked outrage; off campus housing rates rise, yet the outrage is minimal.
Lessons from the old couches

Shabab Siddiqui

February 16, 2012 at 10:23 pm

What do you think the role of The Daily Texan should be on UT’s campus, and how should it work to fulfill that role?
By and for the students

Susannah Jacob

February 16, 2012 at 10:15 pm

What do you think the role of The Daily Texan should be on UT’s campus, and how should it work to fulfill that role?
Assisting refugees in acclimating to Austin

Zoya Waliany

February 15, 2012 at 11:33 pm

Hundreds of Austinites participated in the Ride for Refuge to raise funds for nonprofits that benefit refugees.
Creating a culture of religious tolerance

Heba Dafashy

February 14, 2012 at 10:15 pm

As colleges foster the search for knowledge on many different subjects, the search for faith should not be regarded as taboo.
The benefits of the camping ban

Stephen McGarvey

February 13, 2012 at 11:43 pm

UT’s Faculty Council met recently to discuss a new policy that prohibits camping on University property.
Aligning health issues with political grievances

Kayla Oliver

February 13, 2012 at 11:42 pm

Religiously motivated conservatives will vilify the group as long as it continues to perform even a single abortion.
Cab fee limits student access

Hannah Lapin

February 12, 2012 at 10:54 pm

Increase in late night cab fare could prove problematic for money strapped students

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