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UT should install protected bike lanes on campus

Samia Arni, Columnist • March 9, 2022

Columnist Samia Arni advocates for protected bike lanes to be installed on campus roads to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

The University should provide N95 masks for all students

Samia Arni, Columnist • March 5, 2022

Columnist Samia Arni argues that N95 or equivalent masks should be given out to all university students.

UT must increase transparency of high parking costs

Michael Lazenby, Columnist • March 1, 2022

Senior columnist Michael Lazenby urges UT to increase transparency regarding how student parking and permit costs are determined.

UT needs to publicly stand with The Battalion

Adam Cherian, Columnist • March 1, 2022

Columnist Adam Cherian calls on UT to stand with The Battalion as a pledge to keep student media alive.

Create a roommate-finding service for transfer students

Rachel Kunzi, Columnist • February 16, 2022

Columnist Rachel Kunzi urges UT to establish a roommate-finding service specifically for transfer students.

UT must discontinue its contracts with Nike

Michael Lazenby, Columnist • February 16, 2022

UT should part ways with Nike due to the company’s past accusations of violating human rights.

Create resources for students during severe weather

Julia Zaksek, Associate editor • February 9, 2022

Associate editor Julia urges UT to use University funding to create emergency weather resources for students.

Create a book club platform for students

Michael Lazenby, Columnist • February 3, 2022

Columnist Michael Lazenby urges UT to offer students a platform where they can interact remotely with peers while exercising their minds.

UT, renew your composting contract

Faleha Quadri, Columnist • December 6, 2021

Columnist Faleha Quadri urges the UHD to provide more transparency on composting in the dining halls and renew their composting contract as soon as possible.

Provide students with a fall break

Faleha Quadri, Columnist • November 30, 2021

UT students deserve a break after midterms to help prevent burnout.

Give UT Outpost more funding

Tanya Raghu, Columnist • November 25, 2021

According to a 2020 survey, 42 percent of UT students experience food insecurity — a startling statistic that makes the UT Outpost a critical resource for vulnerable populations on-campus. The UT...

Reinvest in student housing by renovating old dorms

Faleha Quadri, Columnist • November 17, 2021

Columnist Faleha Quadri calls on UT to create an equitable living environment for all students by renovating housing spaces.