Texas has done almost everything short of attempting to legally ban abortion in order to ensure that as few women as possible have access to this constitutional right. Although the Supreme Court has established...
The 2016 presidential race was supposed to be an inevitable, dynastic dispute between the Clinton and Bush families. That’s not what’s happened. Donald Trump, a flamboyant reality TV star,...
Stepping foot on the 40 Acres for the first time can be a confusing experience. Campus can seem so unfamiliar to newcomers — even those who are fresh out of their summer orientation session.
Over...
Recall the brouhaha over Planned Parenthood last autumn? The hype about selling baby parts and murdering newborn babies? Carly Fiorina, who was remarkably at one time a legitimate candidate for President,...
On Jan. 8, Greg Abbott gave a speech outlining his nine-step plan for “Restoring the Rule of Law,” calling for a constitutional power shift from the federal to state level. In doing so, he...
Transitioning into a new school with over fifty thousand unknown students is scary — the course load, the pressure to excel and the difficulty with socializing all at the same time is overwhelming....
While Austin has long hosted open political dialogue, the Bernie Sanders campaign has inspired students to engage in policy in a productive and beneficial manner. UT has the potential to become the center...
Outside of corn production, Iowa dominates headlines for a brief moment at the beginning of the presidential primaries. That time is coming around again when Iowa caucus-goers mobilize Monday evening to...
Humanity First — Texas Chapter is holding a book drive that aims to assist underprivileged children in the greater Austin community. Unlike usual fundraisers, the book drive provides a more personal...
In 1928, east of East Avenue and south of the City Cemetery became the only place “non-Caucasians” could receive utility services when Austin instituted the Koch and Fowler City Plan. In the...
Iowa, Iowa, Iowa. New Hampshire, New Hampshire — or is it Vermont? With the presidential race in full swing, and the Iowa caucus next week, one might think these two states are the greatest...
Here at UT, we say “what starts here changes the world.”
Before starting my freshman year, I put that saying into practice with an experience unlike any I’ve ever had. I joined an...
