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Texans must reject Trump’s isolationist policies

Audrey Larcher August 31, 2016

Throughout the 2016 presidential election cycle, Trump has advocated a return to what he calls “Americanism,” an ideology primarily characterized by decreased international trade and a general...

Texas’ meaningless presidential race makes third party voting viable

Cuillin Chastain-Howley August 31, 2016

The 2016 elections have made ignominious history. Both major party candidates have inspired record unfavorability ratings, and voters from both sides of the aisle have become heavily disillusioned with...

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Young Thug attacks gender stereotypes with album cover

Ethan Elkins August 31, 2016

As a stark contrast to his violent Slime Season 3 album cover depicting an eye stab wound, Young Thug’s cover art on his new album, No, My Name is Jeffery, has sparked a new controversy due to his...

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UT must help fight fears that fueled overturned burkini ban

Emma Berdanier August 31, 2016

Just last week France’s highest court overruled the ludicrous Burkini ban that degraded not only women but also an entire culture. The ruling was viewed as a triumph by international liberal groups...

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Safe spaces remain vital to fostering diverse voices

Janhavi Nemawarkar August 30, 2016

The University of Chicago drew controversy last week when its Dean of Students, John (Jay) Ellison, wrote a letter to their incoming freshman class opposing the creation of safe spaces. The validity of...

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Hate speech should not be protected under the First Amendment

Nahila Bonfiglio August 30, 2016

The American people are known worldwide for their willingness to speak their minds, regardless of their level of knowledge. The First Amendment protects our outspoken nature, and most Americans are grateful...

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International students need greater resources to thrive at UT

Alina Agha August 30, 2016

This year the University of Texas welcomed its largest freshman class to date — more than 8,500 wide-eyed, eager students ready to make their mark on the 40 Acres. Nearly all are your average American...

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Small government limits disaster responses

G. Elliott Morris August 30, 2016

Americans would be well served to remember that it was not just Kanye West who criticized President George W. Bush over his weak response to Hurricane Katrina. Indeed, many politicians on the right also...

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Diversity in filmmaking must be intentional

Justin Jones August 30, 2016

A study performed by USC Annenberg’s Institute for Diversity and Empowerment earlier this year found non-white representation in film rests at about 27 percent whereas the nation’s population...

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Students underestimate their cybersecurity risks

Jack Schaeffer August 29, 2016

As the information era continues, data is being stored through social media and economic transactions largely occurring on our mobile devices. Facebook alone processes over 500 terabytes of data daily,...

Dan Patrick’s tuition proposal harms students most in need of help

Josephine MacLean August 29, 2016

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Comedy gives Cocks Not Glocks greater chance at staying power

Diane Sun August 29, 2016

In this past year of activism both in favor of and against Senate Bill 11, a law permitting concealed carry of firearms on public campuses, the recent anti-campus carry movement Cocks Not Glocks distinguished...

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