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UT has a period problem

Elizabeth Braaten June 26, 2018

Menstruating is expensive. A box of pads or tampons alone can be seven to 10 dollars per month, and that’s before you factor in the cost of pain relievers such as Midol or Tylenol for cramp relief....

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Campus tablers should negotiate peace with student pedestrians

Laura Laughead June 26, 2018

At the beginning of every semester, Speedway and West Mall transform into sidewalk gauntlets. Before walking down these stretches, students suit up to enter a verbal war zone. Hoods up, headphones in and...

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You’re not alone in your spiritual search

Jacob Palmer June 24, 2018

Our time in college takes place at an intersection of many factors that challenge spirituality. A laundry list of new priorities, past religious baggage and new people and ideas can create barriers for...

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Continuing ACA crucial for Longhorns

Ryan Chandler June 24, 2018

Caitlin Rowley was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease five years ago. The chronic inflammatory autoimmune bowel disease requires regular care. “There is currently no cure for Crohn’s disease,...

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University Health Services needs to cover our butts after hours, on weekends

Ashka Dighe June 21, 2018

University Health Services provides UT students with excellent health care at an affordable price. Right now, UHS is failing to provide some students in urgent need of medical attention with appropriate...

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Support LGBT students through education

Alyssa Jingling June 21, 2018

There are more than 50,000 unique identities coexisting on the 40 Acres. Even the most woke people probably don’t understand all of them. In light of June being Pride Month, take some time to learn...

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Capital Metro’s ‘Cap ReMap’ needs do-over

Jamie Haynes June 20, 2018

With the heat index well over 100, I arrived to the bus stop outside the Harry Ransom Center only to find the stop moved three-quarters of a mile south to Lavaca Street. Weighed down with freshman orientation...

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Speak out against discrimination this Pride Month

Elizabeth Braaten June 19, 2018

With June comes Pride Month. For the millions of Americans that identify as part of the LGBTQ community, this marks the beginning of a monthlong celebration of being open and proud of their sexual orientations...

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Students need more options for summer class schedules

Jeff Rose June 19, 2018

For those of us taking summer courses here at UT, we often need the classes we’re taking — to complete core requirements, take that pesky UGS you didn’t want to squeeze into your fall...

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Find your voice, apply for The Daily Texan’s summer staff

Liza Anderson June 12, 2018

The Daily Texan has played a key role at the University of Texas since 1900. In The Daily Texan’s 118-year history, it has won more national, regional, state and local awards than any other college...

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UT deserves a comprehensive mental health report

Spencer Buckner June 12, 2018

Former Chancellor William McRaven unapologetically took the lead against campus sexual violence — his greatest accomplishment as chancellor. His successor must do the same for mental health. The...

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Leave MasculinUT alone

Emily Vernon June 12, 2018

“MasculinUT,” a Counseling and Mental Health Center initiative aimed at preventing sexual assault on campus, is on hold after a slew of conservative outlets incorrectly claimed UT treats masculinity...

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