Last Sunday evening, actor Kevin Spacey released a statement on Twitter in which he openly admitted to being a gay man. The problem? He came out solely in response to allegations from actor Anthony Rapp,...
When advertising senior Jessica Hernandez was 15 years old the cops were called on her dad while out on a family dinner. The reason — someone believed her dad was her kidnapper due to their differences...
In 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision deemed state-sponsored segregation in public schools unconstitutional. This landmark case overturned the concept of “separate...
In the last few decades, the university’s focus has become ever more narrow. Mounting pressures to navigate an unpredictable job market have led students to undertake increasingly specialized tracks...
The NAACP issued a travel advisory last week warning black Americans to be cautious when flying American Airlines, and of course, it brought criticism. This criticism stems from the notion that racism...
Greedy. More likely to cheat on their partners. Scared to commit to a long-term relationship. These are just a few of the unfair, hateful stigmas people hold about bisexuality. However, these beliefs are...
When a rock ’n’ roll veteran dies, America mourns them. October was no exception. Only 22 days after the death of rock icon Tom Petty, genre pioneer and pianist Fats Domino passed away. While...
Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus’ announcement that he wasn’t running for re-election sent shockwaves through the state political sphere. Imagining a Texas Legislature without Straus,...
It’s no secret that Hollywood is having a rough year — and no, I’m not just talking about declining box office sales or its seemingly endless stream of lackluster sequels, remakes and...
When Gage Krause and Tailai Liu applied for on-campus housing their freshman year, they were both on the late end of the application timeline. Neither were shocked, then, when they received a notice that...
Horns up: Halloweekend
We debated whether this was a horns up or horns down, but after some firsthand editorial research we determined this weekend to be an overall net positive. Yes, West Campus became...
Here, at UT, the president wields an almost imperial power in the Title IX appeals process. His word is final, his power is absolute.
Our Title IX appeals process is autocratic.
Per chapter 11-805...
