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Body positivity can be counterproductive

Tiffany Lam, Columnist • November 21, 2024

Columnist Tiffany Lam urges Longhorns to shift body image conversations toward body neutrality rather than body positivity.

Stay home instead of studying abroad

Shashank Kota, Columnist • November 21, 2024

Columnist Shashank Kota encourages students to consider local alternatives.

Prepare for a political Thanksgiving

Haleigh Lechner, Columnist • November 20, 2024

Columnist Haleigh Lechner offers advice for those preparing to face political tension at home during the holidays.

Flipped classrooms are conducive to effective learning

Jake Herman, Columnist • November 19, 2024

Columnist Jake Herman explores the benefits of the flipped classroom method and encourages professors to implement it in their classrooms.

Plan your future, clear your record

Emily Harrison, Senior Columnist • November 19, 2024

Senior columnist Emily Harrison urges students to take advantage of the Expunction Project to clear their records for free.

Stop celebrating Christmas early

Tiffany Lam, Columnist • November 19, 2024

Columnist Tiffany Lam argues that celebrating Christmas early does not benefit consumers.

Save your attention span

Belle Xu, Columnist • November 18, 2024

Columnist Belle Xu argues that students don’t need to give up entertainment to stop brain-rotting. Just choose long-form over short-form content.

Seek one-on-one connections

Jake Herman, Columnist • November 14, 2024

Columnist Jake Herman encourages students to create meaningful connections with individuals rather than finding friends in a group setting.

Celebrate your accomplishments

Maximo Mendoza, Columnist • November 14, 2024

Columnist Maximo Mendoza discusses the importance of recognizing personal progress and accomplishments that have gotten you to where you are today.

Let the Tower be seen

Jake Herman, Columnist • November 13, 2024

Columnist Jake Herman shares his experience with the UT Tower and pushes back against the renovations to the iconic campus symbol.

Consume culture like an omnivore

Shashank Kota, Columnist • November 12, 2024

Columnist Shashank Kota prompts students to diversify their cultural engagement.

Don’t put off your religion in college

Kayla Petry, Columnist • November 11, 2024

Columnist Kayla Petry argues that students should continue to pursue their religious beliefs in college and highlights the support a religious community can provide for new students.

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