More women than men are graduating college, yet women are still discriminated against economically. Women often earn less than men who work in the same profession, especially if they are of a different...
While this year’s Election Day does not involve any campaigns for prominent national or state-level offices, Texans should still pay attention to the state issues on the ballot on Nov. 3. Not all...
In 1998, George W. Bush, then the governor of Texas, and Jeb Bush, then the governor-elect of Florida, were asked a question after appearing together. Was Jeb — a calculating, reserved politician...
It’s no question that of the many problems college students have to face, affordability is one of the most daunting. Earlier this month, UT Board of Regents announced a 2 percent increase in tuition...
When tragedy strikes, communities come together to comfort each other and restore a sense of stability and compassion. However, although the advent of social media fosters global connectedness, people...
Last week, the UT Office of Sustainability held its annual Campus Sustainability Week, which promoted and educated students about different green programs around campus. This included informational tabling...
With the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on Fisher v. Texas this December, UT’s affirmative action policy is likely to be struck down as early as next year. The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices...
Head coach Charlie Strong is excited to play Kansas State at 11 a.m. this Saturday. A 5:30 a.m. staff meeting doesn’t faze the early riser, and he loves waking the players at 6 a.m.
“I tell...
The ongoing gridlock between the Austin City Council and Transportation Network Companies (TNC) has put companies such as Uber and Lyft in the spotlight in recent months. Last week, the council passed...
With a third GOP debate on the horizon next Wednesday, likely Republican voters have yet another chance to decide who best represents them. However, the crowded field of candidates is guaranteeing a long...
It’s well known that lawyers are overrepresented in government, with 220 out of 535 congressmen holding law degrees in 2013. These legislators grasp that understanding the country’s legal system...
There are few symbols in the upcoming presidential election as easily-recognizable as Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” hat. First Trump wore it, then Tom Brady wore it, and now,...
