Firing Lines

  • Give Luhnow credit for Astros' promising future

    By Joseph Cook -

    When I first saw that there was a column in the Texan concerning the Houston Astros, I knew I would be reading another piece that would call my beloved 9 a laughingstock and wonder why the old days have left us so suddenly.

  • Reverence for justice

    By David Barranco -

    On Saturday, April 13, the University honored former Dean of Students Sharon Justice by endowing a scholarship in her name.

  • Reverence for buildings

    By Andrew Houston -

    I felt that the April 10 column concerning the new developments on the East Mall as compared to what is seen as the traditional architecture style of West and South Campus was quite short-sighted.

  • Gun bans don't ban guns

    By -

    I share the editorial board’s concerns about the state of Texas using tax dollars to “solicit” greater economic investment in Texas, though I am not sure if they are against these giveaways as a matter of  principle.

  • No name, no position, no fair

    By Marilyn Harris -

    I am writing to express my concern and dismay in the way you reported the membership of the search committee for the expedited replacement of outgoing Provost Steven Leslie.

  • Gates building clashes

    By Vivek Vasudeva -

    I read with interest the article ‘Gates CS building sets high standard’ published in the Daily Texan on March 27.

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