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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Party like a smarty: Diversify where you socialize

Michael Martinez November 6, 2018

There are lots of parties in college: fraternity parties, co-op parties, Sixth Street parties, apartment parties, spirit group parties, sports team parties and many more.  When we socialize, we...

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Take charge of your transportation

Jason Ancheta November 6, 2018

Running late to class is never fun. The prospect of walking in late can feel worse than just skipping lecture for that day. Luckily, this stress fades away as you notice a group of scooters on the sidewalk....

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Let it go, women can let it grow

Emily Pape November 6, 2018

Hide your razors and hide your shaving cream. It’s No Shave November — a whole month without shaving, waxing or any other form of body hair removal. Everyone is encouraged to participate, but...

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With no alternative, in-class presentations restrict anxious students

Kateri David November 3, 2018

The pressures of presenting before an audience in a favorable and educated way is enough to make even the most practiced students’ hearts flutter. However, for students with severe or social anxiety...

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Artistic outlets for students must remain prevalent

Brooks Johnson November 3, 2018

The HOPE Outdoor Gallery, also known as the graffiti park at Castle Hill, has served as an oasis for creative students since 2011. Sadly, those days are coming to an end. Austin’s Historic Landmark...

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Diverse faculty will result in diverse literature

Briana Torres November 3, 2018

Finally being able to read the words of Mexican-American writers who came before me was exhilarating. I was excited for my Mexican-American literature class, but I only attended one class. Ultimately,...

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UT should take a full week off for Thanksgiving break

Ashka Dighe November 3, 2018

Thanksgiving break is the first long weekend that students get to potentially spend with their families after Labor Day. Approximately twenty percent of UT’s students are either out-of-state or international...

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Career service offices should be open to every major

Angélica López November 3, 2018

Not many students actually get to pursue a career related to their major. In 2013, a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that only 27 percent of college graduates work at a job closely...

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Let’s improve access to resources for women in tech

Abby Krishnan November 2, 2018

Earlier this semester, The Daily Texan shed light on the gross underrepresentation of women in computing by writing about the mere seven female freshmen in the computer science honors program. Women continuously...

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UTPD should educate students on how to interact with transients

Julia Zaksek November 2, 2018

You’re still in your first or second year at UT. You feel you know the campus well enough that you can get home alone after dark. As you walk, a figure rises from the sidewalk and asks you if you...

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This November, it’s Ted Cruz or us

Lizeth Badillo October 30, 2018

We have all heard the narrative: Illegal immigrants are coming into the United States bringing crime and drugs and stealing jobs. They are parasites here to live off of and threaten the security of Americans...

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Students with voting restrictions still wield political power

Arushi Mathavan October 30, 2018

Go out and vote. Translate your political opinion into action, and cast your vote as an informed, responsible citizen — if you can.  Although voting is absolutely integral to the democratic...

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