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Rodney Reed deserves justice

Mukund Rathi February 13, 2015

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the state’s death toll. It is well-known that Texas has executed hundreds more than any other state, and openly executes the mentally ill. Advocacy groups...

Hazlewood Act benefits should be reserved for Texas veterans

Mary Dolan February 13, 2015

One of the biggest issues that college students face today is the rising cost of higher education.   Paying for college can be a difficult task even for students who come from relatively comfortable...

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Technology is changing the way UT students communicate, for the worse

Katherine Brookman February 11, 2015

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with someone when suddenly they look up and ask you to repeat what you just said? I find this happening all too often — and am certainly guilty...

AAU survey only the first step to reducing on-campus assault

Lauren Ferguson February 11, 2015

The University of Texas is planning on conducting a survey through the Association of American Universities in order to learn more about the nature of sexual assault on campus. UT is one of 28 other schools...

UT’s AAU survey could help fight campus sexual assault

Jordan Shenhar February 10, 2015

Colleges and universities in every corner of the U.S. are trying to fight the problem of campus sexual assault, but it’s unclear whether any of their efforts are actually working. That’s why...

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Islamic State practices threaten universal human rights standards

Jeremi Suri February 10, 2015

One of the great accomplishments of the last century was the rise of international law. Through the League of Nations, the United Nations and other transnational institutions, the majority of the world’s...

Campus Climate Response Team hopes Trend Report will help reduce bias incidents

On Monday, the University of Texas at Austin Campus Climate Response Team released its second annual Campus Climate Trend Report detailing bias incidents reported during the 2013-2014 school year. Just...

Presidency is in reach for UT alum Jeb Bush

Daniel Hung February 8, 2015

With the 2016 campaign for president already underway, you’re likely to hear people say, “ I do not want a third Bush presidency.” In fact, I have heard this argument made many times...

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Texas Legislature should reform auto and payday loan industries

Chuck Matula February 8, 2015

If you’ve watched daytime basic cable, you’ve probably seen their commercials. With bright colors and gimmicky sound effects, they’re hard to miss, offering you “$2,000, $3,000,...

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Austin landlords should accept Section 8 housing vouchers

Mary Dolan February 6, 2015

Over the past couple of decades, Austin’s population has grown enormously. This has forced many city residents to engage in the ever-frustrating sport of house hunting. However, it seems that most...

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Student Government a great way to effect change at UT

Taral Patel February 6, 2015

Only 13 students have signed up to run for 43 Student Government positions, according to University data, and students can easily file until Feb. 17 at noon in SAC 2.102 (see: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/campuswideelections/howtofile.php)....

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Forum editor Amil Malik talks with the campus executive chef

Amil Malik February 4, 2015

Editor’s Note: Forum Editor Amil Malik sat down with Division of Housing and Food Service Executive Chef Robert Mayberry in order to discuss healthy eating on campus.  Amil Malik: Could...

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