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Leave your dorm, explore campus opportunities

Brooks Johnson September 18, 2018

Having a massive pool of minds, an ocean of organizations and unlimited urban opportunities can frighten incoming students. So much so, that after going through the motions of secondary education some...

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Rushing should happen students’ second semester, not their first

Michael Martinez September 18, 2018

First impressions form relationships, set precedents and establish standards.  Your first year at UT holds no exception. Freshmen can feel everything from excitement to anxiety as they arrive on...

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Fraternities shouldn’t be blamed for assaults by nonmembers

Ashka Dighe September 13, 2018

At RoundUp earlier this year, there was a case of sexual assault reported at the Sigma Alpha Mu (Sammy) house where a girl said she was digitally penetrated while dancing.  Sammy worked with the...

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UT’s disciplinary hearing procedures fail students

Josephine MacLean September 13, 2018

A court reporter is present. The table has microphones for witnesses. All physical evidence has been reviewed and approved before the participants arrive. The person at the head of the table opens the...

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Give credit where credit is due

Jason Ancheta September 12, 2018

About two and a half months ago, I arrived at the 40 Acres bright-eyed and naive, as many high school graduates do. I was introduced to personal finance when I was handed a card upon my arrival at orientation....

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Seniors deserve their own Reading Round-Up experience

Liam Verses September 12, 2018

The Interfraternity Council’s RoundUp boasts live music, cheap food and parties attended by more than 15,000 people in West Campus every year. A second Round-Up — also a prized UT tradition...

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College sugar babies have a place in feminism

Tinu Thomas September 12, 2018

As she scurried around her downtown apartment while tossing toiletries and clothing into a large red suitcase in preparation for her breast augmentation surgery, a recent UT graduate told me about the...

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Creating balance between online, local shopping is imperative

Bella McWhorter September 11, 2018

After Maria Oliveira started her own business — Passport Vintage — in Chicago, she and her work partner wanted to expand the business by moving to a new city. They researched a variety of locations...

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For students’ sake, give our lecture halls a facelift

Spencer Buckner September 11, 2018

Stepping into some of UT’s largest lecture halls can often feel like entering a time capsule — and not in a good way. It’s not uncommon to find yourself at a broken desk, or to find a...

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Investing in education truly makes America great

Rep. Lloyd Doggett September 3, 2018

Whether you are learning your way around the 40 Acres or embracing your last year, I have always known Longhorns to work hard, tackle obstacles and give back to our community. We face tough challenges...

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UT must cut ties with Confucius Institutes

Liam Verses August 31, 2018

Russia hacked into American energy facilities and attempted to infiltrate states’ voting systems in the 2016 election. While many see Russia’s bold attacks as the face of a national security...

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