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TAYLOR ONLINE CLASSES

Registration isn’t fun, but having to constantly check the status of a class during add/drop may be worse

Emily Caldwell January 22, 2019

Some classes never use waitlists, making registration for these classes during the add/drop period an absolute nightmare. Now imagine if you could receive automatic notifications when the status of the...

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Students would benefit from women’s center at Gregory Gym

Sanika Nayak December 10, 2018

From 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., students filter in and out of Gregory Gym, tired and sweaty from their workouts. The on-campus gym is equipped with weight rooms, racquetball courts, rock climbing, basketball...

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Parking your bike on campus doesn’t have to be this hard

Emily Caldwell December 10, 2018

Trying to park your bike on campus can be as painful as trying to park your car downtown.  Finding a space can feel like winning the lottery. Many students are forced to lock their bikes to poles,...

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Democratic socialism challenges neoliberal environmentalism

Lizeth Badillo December 10, 2018

When deciding party affiliation, we are made to believe that only two routes are politically realistic or culturally feasible: Democrat or Republican.  The reality is that both are inefficient...

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Combating first-generation perfectionism starts by addressing it

Briana Torres December 7, 2018

Many UT undergraduates know how to stay on top of everything — they probably credit their UT admission to it. This feeling can result in an all or nothing attitude better known as perfectionism....

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Upper-division professors can help degree planning in FIGs

Taylor Newman December 7, 2018

For freshmen, wrapping up the first semester of college is both a time of relief, but also a time of dread. They’ve made it through their first semester, but the rest of college is a mystery. This...

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Extend the Q-drop deadline, expand academic opportunities

Arushi Mathavan December 5, 2018

As finals season creeps up, UT students scramble to save their GPAs.  Students flood libraries and outdoor study spaces to prepare for final exams all while worrying about passing classes. Students...

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You’re not a U.S. citizen. You’re about to graduate. What happens next?

Angélica López December 3, 2018

On December 22, many UT students will officially graduate. Some will struggle to find positions that suit their career interests. Others will give themselves deadlines to find work: before the end of the...

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Accommodate your roommate, not their guests

Emily Pape December 3, 2018

One of the most awkward moments a person can endure is walking in on a private moment between two people. This is not an uncommon occurrence for college students living with roommates. For students who...

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Student musicians deserve support from city and peers

Brooks Johnson December 3, 2018

Most students view Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World, as an oasis for music exploration. For decades, Austin has served as the ideal location for young musicians to harbor their talents and create...

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We need to address the gender disparity in philosophy

Gabriela Mata December 3, 2018

When we think of gender disparities in academia, we are immediately drawn to male-dominated fields, such as many STEM majors, where women have been striving towards a more equal playing field. However,...

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Invest today to save for tomorrow

Jason Ancheta December 3, 2018

As college students, we’re told to save and spend smart. While these are definitely wise things for students to do during college, money management should also focus on our future. To aim for long-term...

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