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Students should take full advantage of the Big Ticket

Henry Corwin March 25, 2019

Many students who purchase the Big Ticket have just one sport in mind: football. But the Big Ticket gets you in to all UT home games for the entire school year with one $175 ticket. If you already own...

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RTF core classes should screen more films directed by women

Isabella Waltz March 25, 2019

At this year’s Oscars ceremony, like so many others before it, women were almost entirely shut out of the writing and directing categories. Last year, only four of the highest-grossing U.S. films...

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UT needs to alert students of scooter user-agreement risks

Kateri David March 25, 2019

Like most students who walk around West Campus, I get irrationally angry at scooters. They tip over and block walkways, and riders attempt to pass pedestrians on narrow sidewalks. But after thinking about...

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Professors need to reconsider grade-based attendance policies

The Daily Texan Editorial Board March 14, 2019

Most professors at UT require students attend class in some way — whether it’s through quizzes, participation or simply making attendance a part of students’ grade in the class.  Requiring...

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UHD can better serve students by offering more meal plan options

Neha Dronamraju March 13, 2019

I bought UT’s resident meal plan, which offers 1800 Dine In Dollars and 200 Bevo Bucks, over the summer. After the purchase, I began preparing for the busy school year. Once it started, I didn’t...

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The term ‘student-athlete’ isn’t cutting it anymore

David West Jr. March 13, 2019

Student-athletes are often stereotyped because of the lack of coverage on their campus involvement, extracurricular activities and career preparation. UT’s academic and athletic community must do...

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STEM colleges need broad mentorship group for marginalized students

Sanika Nayak March 13, 2019

It’s no secret science, technology, engineering and math departments are predominantly male and white. Because of this, it can be difficult for women, people of color, first-generation students and...

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UTPD’s orientation safety presentation must be more comprehensive

Isabella Waltz March 13, 2019

When I first arrived at UT as a transfer student, I was surprised to see students largely ignoring many of the safety practices I had learned at my previous college. Students walking through city streets...

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All introductory classes should have standardized curriculum

Abhirupa Dasgupta March 13, 2019

Freshman year of college brings a whirlwind of new challenges — moving out, meeting new people and having to take care of yourself. These lifestyle changes coincide with new academic challenges as...

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Amateur student musicians need practice spaces, too

Abby Springs March 13, 2019

“USE OF BUTLER SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRACTICE FACILITIES IS RESTRICTED TO CURRENTLY ENROLLED MUSIC STUDENTS AND APPROVED BSOM PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AND/OR PROSECUTION.” Most...

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Shut down ‘boy talk’ when you hear it

Kateri David March 12, 2019

If you’re in tune with college Twitter culture, you know the prevailing opinion on males as a group can be summed up in three words: “Men are trash.” At this point, the tagline has become...

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DACA requires sacrifices

Lesly Olguin March 11, 2019

I feel like not too many people are actually aware of what it means to be an undocumented immigrant — or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient — so I’m here to tell my story...

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