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Resident Assistant applicants deserve an earlier decision

Abby Springs February 6, 2019

For those stuck in a housing limbo, each day means another lease signed, another apartment taken and another option snatched from the ever-diminishing supply of affordable, off-campus housing.  This...

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Unpaid internships limit diversity in the entertainment industry

Isabella Waltz February 6, 2019

If you ask any radio-television-film student what they did over the summer, there’s a good chance they’ll tell you they spent three months working without pay. While it may seem illogical,...

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We need a centralized system for appealing grades

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 5, 2019

In July, a student approached the Editorial Board with a story about a professor behaving inappropriately. For the purposes of anonymity, we’ll call her Emma.  From the first day of class,...

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Students need legislature to reinstate straight ticket voting

Brooks Johnson February 1, 2019

With the end of the election cycle came a quiet, yet drastic change to Texas’ voting landscape. The ability for UT students to streamline the voting process with the push of a single button is valuable....

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UT needs to show movies with better female representation

Julia Zaksek January 31, 2019

Editor's note: This column references the fall semester line-up for UT's Late Night Film Series. Every semester, the Texas Union hosts a Late Night Film Series. The Showtime Committee, a student-run...

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Gender bent theater is a powerful tool UT should use

Gabriela Mata January 31, 2019

The UT Theatre and Dance Department recently released a rendition of Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” a play known for its controversial nature on issues such as homophobia, misogyny...

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UT should give a mandatory presentation on birth control options at orientation

Julia Zaksek January 30, 2019

Sixty-three percent of UT students reported being sexually active in Spring 2017. However, over half of these students reported not using any form of contraception during penetrative intercourse. UT...

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It’s time for students to rethink the harmful rhetoric of authenticity

Angélica López January 30, 2019

How can anyone call this restaurant authentic? Where can I find some real food? When I first moved to Austin, I frequently found myself saying this every time I visited a low-quality taqueria. Why weren’t...

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Information about professor misconduct should be easier to find

Liza Anderson January 29, 2019

Last September, I received a Freedom of Information Act request confirming professor Coleman Hutchison had violated the University’s sexual misconduct guidelines. I requested something called a findings...

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It’s never too late to apply for financial aid

Emily Caldwell January 25, 2019

The biggest mistake I made my freshman year was not researching and applying to any scholarships or FAFSA. It is a common misconception that FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is not...

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Students deserve a centralized Career Services system

Bella McWhorter January 25, 2019

Less than a third of graduates enter careers related to their major, according to a 2017 New York Times article. With the majority of students entering jobs beyond their majors, it is imperative UT’s...

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Students deserve more information about hazing

The Daily Texan Editorial Board January 24, 2019

Nicholas Cumberland died in November after a car crash on the way home from a Texas Cowboys initiation retreat. After his death, Cumberland’s parents heard disturbing reports of hazing that weekend....

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