College Headlines

Computer repair technicians may be acting illegally 44

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX

11 hours ago by Katy Justice

Computer repairman and AustinPCTech owner Mike Rife had no idea - until a month ago - that he frequently breaks the law when he repairs his customers' computers.

The Institute for Justice, a legal advocacy group for entrepreneurs, informed Rife last month of a Texas state law requiring computer repair shops to have a private investigator's license to fix computers.

City ponders plastic bag ban 10

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX

6 hours ago by Lindsey Mullikin

The Austin City Council will consider a resolution on Thursday to limit or ban the use of plastic bags made from petroleum products in Austin stores.

Watermelon may induce effects similar to Viagra's, researchers say 5

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX

6 hours ago by Mackenzie Meador

Watermelons contain ingredients that cause the same physiological effects as Viagra, though on a smaller and less-focused scale, according to a study conducted by researchers at Texas A&M University.

Citrulline, an organic compound found in the melon, is converted through the digestive process into arginine, an amino acid that increases levels of nitric oxide and relaxes blood vessels.

VIEWPOINTS: "Save Muny", "No more Christmas for Cornyn" 3

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX

13 hours ago by

Save Muny It looks like our University's ever-increasing demand for money will soon claim another victim. As funding from the state stagnates under Republican-led mismanagement, our regents are being forced to get creative in seeking newer, steadier income for UT's essential (and non-essential, as the case of the University's private jet may be) spending.

Tool show will surely pump you 2

The Daily Texan, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX

14 hours ago by Jacob Payne

It is an undeniable fact that Tool is one of the most imaginative bands our generation has ever seen. They put on a show that is mesmerizing in every sense of the word. In fact, it isn't even a show - it is an experience.