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UTPD needs new violent event protocol

Emily Caldwell September 25, 2018

Unfortunately, violent events occurring around campus is something that all of us have to prepare for every day. When campus’ first line of defense — UTPD — notifies students of violent...

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Let’s repel mosquitoes with more bug spray on campus

Arushi Mathavan September 25, 2018

After so much rain, it’s finally bright and beautiful at UT — yet so many students remain cooped inside all day.  One of the biggest drawbacks to studying outside of a cafe or casually...

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Freshmen have no excuse to skip breakfast

Emily Pape September 24, 2018

Everyone says that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Freshman year can be hectic, though, and students in the dorms often skip breakfast to prioritize things such as sleep and getting to...

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Clean your Juuls this flu season

Michael Martinez September 24, 2018

This winter, Juul will release new flavors — Mono Mango, Cold Cucumber and Tuberculosis Tobacco. Get your flavor free with any shared Juul.  When vapes and other devices are shared indiscriminately,...

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Student awareness can improve campus roads

Jason Ancheta September 24, 2018

Two roads diverged from the Jester Center walkway. I chose East 21st Street. Soon after, my scooter hit a ditch, and I flew off of it. Desperately, I tried to break my fall and then found myself face-planted...

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UT Christian organizations should confront controversy

Julia Zaksek September 21, 2018

On Aug. 26, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States, penned an 11-page letter. In it, he alleged that Pope Francis knew about sexual abuse accusations...

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Don’t overcommit yourself this fall

Briana Torres September 21, 2018

As UT’s newest class of freshmen settle into their dorms and classes, they are also beginning to get involved on campus. Many fill out applications for Student Government or spirit groups while simultaneously...

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We need more study rooms on campus, not just in PCL

Emily Caldwell September 20, 2018

The Perry-Castañeda Library is the only building on campus where students can reserve private study rooms. It doesn’t help that the PCL is at the southernmost end of campus, making it an impractical...

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Students: Stop using styrofoam

Cole Carter September 20, 2018

Cities across the nation are banning styrofoam. New York, Baltimore, San Marcos, Texas and the state of California have already pushed legislature to get rid of the plastic menace. While the legislation...

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It’s time to replace your wilted plants with fake ones

Taylor Newman September 19, 2018

Maybe you don’t have a green thumb. That’s okay — I sure don’t. In fact, none of my roommates do. That doesn’t stop us from putting orchids in the kitchen of our duplex in...

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UT needs to work out its workout problem

Emily Caldwell September 19, 2018

The Whitis Area Community, a group of dormitories located on the northwest side of campus, are a considerable distance from the nearest on-campus gym. Kinsolving and Duren Residence Halls mention the existence...

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Gregory Gym should not throw away reusable water bottles from lost and found

Chen-Pang Chang September 19, 2018

In Taiwan, we value conserving property so much that many Taiwanese who discover lost property will go to great lengths to return it to the owner. It is a moral obligation shared by many Taiwanese. So...

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