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Recognizing relationship violence and getting support

Kiandra Benson and Maya Gordon • October 26, 2021

Kiandra Benson and Maya Gordon, confidential advocates in Student Emergency Services, present warning signs and resources for students facing interpersonal violence.

Resources for survivors and advocates

Sara Jane Ross, Sanika Nayak, Safa Michigan, and Hairuo Yi • October 26, 2021

The Daily Texan has compiled a list of resources that support survivors as well as resources to use for learning and organizing.

Make a study session platform for students

Michael Lazenby, Columnist • October 19, 2021

Columnist Michael Lazenby urges UT to create a platform where students can safely and efficiently set up study sessions with their classmates.

The focus of housing expansion should stay on affordability

Ethan Smith, Contributor • October 18, 2021

UT graduate Ethan Smith urges UT to center affordability in real estate expansion.

Stop messing with Texans’ reproductive freedom

Lloyd Doggett, Contributor • October 17, 2021

US Rep. Lloyd Doggett encourages Texans to stand up against vigilante abortion law.

Reduce football stadium capacity

Safa Michigan, Forum Editor • September 22, 2021

Forum editor Safa Michigan asks the University to reduce the stadium capacity for fall football games to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Cover cost of diversifying halal dining options

Safa Michigan, Forum Editor • September 22, 2021

Columnist Safa Michigan asks the University to cover the expenses of sourcing varied halal dining options for Muslim students.

UT must stand against anti-Hindu sentiments

Siddarth Kaki, Lalith Gannavaram, Shivani Revuru, Srikari Punyamurtula, and Lasya Indrakanti • September 22, 2021

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by members of the UT community and first appeared as part of the September 10 flipbook. We are Hindu students at the University of Texas at...

Hindutva is not Hinduism

Sharmila Rudrappa, Contributor • September 22, 2021

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by a member of the UT community and first appeared as part of the September 10 flipbook. Along with colleagues from 53 U.S. universities,...

Professors, prioritize student learning over memorizing

Michael Lazenby, Columnist • September 5, 2021

Columnist Michael Lazenby urges professors to help students focus on learning class content through interaction and project-based learning instead of memorizing for tests.

Allow professors with unvaccinated children to teach virtually

Julia Zaksek, Associate Editor • September 1, 2021

Associate Editor Julia Zaksek urges UT to extend an online-only teaching option to professors with unvaccinated children.

Revise COVID-19 testing policies for student safety

Isabelle Costello, Associate Editor • September 1, 2021

Associate Editor Isabelle Costello urges UHS to require a negative COVID-19 test before the first day of classes, rather than before they move in.