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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Columns

Hard hats, higher-ed

Hard hats, higher-ed

Tiffany Lam, Senior Columnist March 11, 2025
Senior columnist Tiffany Lam argues that campus construction is an inconvenient but necessary investment for the future of UT students
Do not erase queer identities by deadnaming

Do not erase queer identities by deadnaming

Haleigh Lechner, Senior Columnist March 7, 2025
Senior columnist Haleigh Lechner argues that the UT community should respect individuals by calling them their chosen names.
The art of small talk

The art of small talk

Lisette Huerta, Columnist March 6, 2025
Columnist Lisette Huerta argues that social media hinders our ability to communicate face-to-face.
Don’t lose your standards for housing

Don’t lose your standards for housing

Charlize Lopez, Columnist March 5, 2025
Columnist Charlize Lopez argues that despite limited housing, students should not be disillusioned by external standards and choose the housing option that is best for them.
The timeless connection of UT architecture

The timeless connection of UT architecture

Maria Vazquez, Columnist March 5, 2025
Columnist Maria Vazquez highlights how UT Austin’s architecture shapes student life and community.
Lights, camera, objection!

Lights, camera, objection!

Lisette Huerta, Columnist March 4, 2025
Columnist Lisette Huerta argues that student actors have a unique advantage when preparing to enter legal careers.
Start sober Saturdays

Start sober Saturdays

Belle Xu, Columnist March 3, 2025
Columnist Belle Xu argues that going out doesn’t have to involve drinking and participating in more sober activities.
The trouble with tests: Are we learning?

The trouble with tests: Are we learning?

Maria Vazquez, Columnist February 27, 2025
Columnist Maria Vazquez argues test-based learning does not benefit student in the long-term.
ChatGPT is not your therapist

ChatGPT is not your therapist

Abigail Tuscano, Columnist February 27, 2025
Columnist Abigail Tuscano argues that using AI to address mental health concerns ignores our need for human connection.
Master the art of public speaking

Master the art of public speaking

Maximo Mendoza, Senior Columnist February 26, 2025
Columnist Maximo Mendoza argues that public speaking becomes second nature with practice.
The Daily Texan — and journalism — is for everyone

The Daily Texan — and journalism — is for everyone

Ava Saunders, Editor-in-Chief Candidate February 25, 2025
Editor-in-chief candidate Ava Saunders argues that the opinion department must provide a voice for all members of the UT community.
Normalize a work hard, rest hard narrative

Normalize a work hard, rest hard narrative

Harshitha Anaparthy, Columnist February 23, 2025
Columnist Harshitha Anaparthy encourages students to prioritize their alone time, despite the on-campus pressure to always be on the move.
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