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Cruz and Cornyn refuse to fully condemn Roy Moore

Sam Groves November 15, 2017

I think we can divide the people who still support Judge Roy Moore’s Senate campaign into three categories. First, there are those who don’t believe the allegations against him: inappropriate...

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Faith is no excuse for assault

Spencer Buckner November 15, 2017

Five women have now accused Roy Moore, the Republican nominee in Alabama’s Senate race, of sexual misconduct. All have described a 30-something-year-old Moore pursuing and, in some cases, assaulting...

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The problem with the broke college student aesthetic

Carlos Devora November 15, 2017

Q: As a financially independent college student who often struggles with income, what would you say to the pseudo-broke college students who aestheticize the narrative? Yanett Heredia, senior neuroscience...

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Texas cities need to think carefully about floodplain development

Liam Verses November 14, 2017

Texas is booming. The Lone Star state grew nearly 11 percent in just six years. As development continues to spread from concentrated city centers out towards the country, land at risk for flooding becomes...

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UT, students should interact with people with special needs more

Sarah Alarcon November 14, 2017

UT is dedicated to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture. On March 30, 2017, UT released its first university-wide diversity and inclusion plan. This plan details improvements for several groups...

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Students should minimize their fast food waste

Emily Vernon November 14, 2017

Students often lead chaotic lives, and in the midst of the mayhem, it’s not uncommon to grab a coffee or bite to eat at one of the fast food restaurants on campus. But while convenience may rule...

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Be it Trump or Bill Clinton, political loyalty should not excuse sexual misconduct

Noah M. Horwitz November 13, 2017

Since The New York Times first published its exposé about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s serial sexual harassment and assault, the floodgates have opened against these monsters. In Hollywood,...

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UT’s SSD sets an example for other schools to follow

Jeff Rose November 13, 2017

Last year, when I was sitting in my archaeology class at UT-Arlington, we watched several videos, some captioned, most not. It was hard for me as a deaf student to follow along, to keep up with the audio...

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Is a Democratic wave coming in 2018?

Zachary Price November 9, 2017

When Rep. Lamar Smith announced he wouldn’t run for reelection on November 2, he became the second powerful Republican committee chair to do so in the same week. Smith, Chair of the House Science...

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Texas won’t be blue anytime soon

Jacob Kunz November 9, 2017

When Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R) announced that he would not run for re-election in 2018, Texas Democrats saw an opportunity to finally take back Texas. But if they don’t take an active role...

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College Task Force projects student voices

Emily Vernon November 9, 2017

At the end of last month, Austin city officials announced the formalization of a College Task Force that will represent student voices in city government matters. Many of UT’s student leaders are...

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UT, professors should do more to work with introverts

Sarah Alarcon November 9, 2017

I’m the goofy girl who laughs loudly and gets kicked out of a Trump rally. People are surprised when I reveal that I’m a closet introvert. Being introverted isn’t always synonymous with...

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