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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Initiatives for safer sex should include oral sex

Kennedy Brookins April 18, 2016

Sex is a big deal. No matter if you’re sexually active now or waiting for later, getting the facts about sex and the possible risks involved is vital. Sex education, however, has been missing a big...

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Donald Trump’s wall is imperfect in every way

Giselle Suazo April 18, 2016

Donald Trump recently revealed how he plans to force Mexico to pay for a new Berlin Wall separating our two nations through a memo sent to The Washington Post. But for a man who brags endlessly about his...

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Why you should report cases of sexual assault

Chelsea Boushka April 18, 2016

A study funded by the Justice Department on sexual assault within college found that only 2 percent of sexual assault victims incapacitated by drugs or alcohol (the most common case on college campuses)...

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Accessibility to vegetarianism and veganism in Austin make them healthier options for students

Leah Kashar April 18, 2016

Austin is one of the best cities in the world to be a vegetarian or a vegan -- in fact, it is the number one city to be a vegan according to PETA, as of 2013. Students should consider the ease of being...

Texans share culpability for Sid Miller embarrassment

Noah M. Horwitz April 18, 2016

This has been a bad week for Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. The Texas Rangers are investigating him for misusing state funds by reappropriating them for personal purposes. Those include going to...

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Maximizing GDP requires fighting sexism in education

Josephine MacLean April 18, 2016

Texas could add $202 billion to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if it achieved a greater measure of economic gender equality by 2025. A new study by McKinsey & Company identifies six impact zones; “Leadership...

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Cannabis industry cannot follow in Big Tobacco’s footsteps

Michael Jensen April 18, 2016

As I’m sure most of my fellow students would be shocked to discover, this Wednesday is sort of an unofficial holiday for millions of cannabis users. And when one considers the favorable public opinion...

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Despite student hatred, registration really isn’t that bad

Laura Hallas April 18, 2016

This morning began UT’s most dramatic ritual: registration. From now through the 29th, thousands of blurry-eyed student will anxiously wait for the clock to turn to 9:00, with unique numbers ready...

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The Top Ten Percent Rule is harmful to higher education

Daniel Hung April 15, 2016

The top ten percent rule should be abolished, because it is simply another form of racial discrimination with harmful impacts on higher education. “In 1997, the Texas Legislature enacted the top...

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Well-intended ‘plus sized’ clothing label alienates consumers

Sunny Kim April 15, 2016

As you flip through a magazine, you see pictures of stick-thin models posing for the camera. They have the physique that women desire: a beautiful smile, flawless skin and a slender body. The media...

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Fear must not persecute homeless community

Khadija Saifullah April 15, 2016

Last week, UT’s community was shaken to its core. The tragic murder of UT freshman Haruka Weiser has deeply affected it. As more details are being released from officials about the tragedy, the past...

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Texas and Mexico should maintain critical trade relations

Alyssa Fernandez April 15, 2016

Mexico and Texas share more than a border. They have a trading partnership that is essential to reigniting economic growth within the United States While certain Republican politicians advocate excluding...

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