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Give thanks, not hate

Emily Harrison, Senior Columnist • December 5, 2024

Senior columnist Emily Harrison argues in spite of everything, there’s always something to be thankful for.

We need more naps

Tiffany Lam, Columnist • December 4, 2024

Columnist Tiffany Lam asserts more napping can help students during finals season.

Weaving through the winter blues

Kayla Petry, Columnist • December 3, 2024

Columnist Kayla Petry encourages students to address their feelings this holiday season.

Navigating academic and social lives as an international student

Inaya Sheikh, Columnist • December 2, 2024

Columnist Inaya Sheikh encourages UT faculty and students to be more welcoming and accommodating of international students.

Fight gentrification, eat local

Kayla Petry, Columnist • December 2, 2024

Columnist Kayla Petry argues that students can create a positive impact on the restaurant community in Austin by choosing to eat at locally-owned companies.

You don’t have to be radical to make a difference

Belle Xu, Columnist • December 1, 2024

Columnist Belle Xu encourages students to not let radical activism scare them away from participating in social movements.

Your biggest competition is you

Maximo Mendoza, Columnist • December 1, 2024

Columnist Maximo Mendoza argues that the real competition is with yourself, not others.

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.

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