The Daily Texan

Your biggest competition is you

Maximo Mendoza, Columnist • December 1, 2024

Columnist Maximo Mendoza argues that the real competition is with yourself, not others.

Tiffany Lam, Columnist • November 21, 2024

Columnist Tiffany Lam urges Longhorns to shift body image conversations toward body neutrality rather than body positivity.

Shashank Kota, Columnist • November 21, 2024

Columnist Shashank Kota encourages students to consider local alternatives.

Haleigh Lechner, Columnist • November 21, 2024

Columnist Haleigh Lechner offers advice for those preparing to face political tension at home during the holidays.

Jake Herman, Columnist • November 19, 2024

Columnist Jake Herman explores the benefits of the flipped classroom method and encourages professors to implement it in their classrooms.

Emily Harrison, Senior Columnist • November 19, 2024

Senior columnist Emily Harrison urges students to take advantage of the Expunction Project to clear their records for free.

Tiffany Lam, Columnist • November 19, 2024

Columnist Tiffany Lam argues that celebrating Christmas early does not benefit consumers.

Belle Xu, Columnist • November 18, 2024

Columnist Belle Xu argues that students don’t need to give up entertainment to stop brain-rotting. Just choose long-form over short-form content.

Jake Herman, Columnist • November 14, 2024

Columnist Jake Herman encourages students to create meaningful connections with individuals rather than finding friends in a group setting.

Maximo Mendoza, Columnist • November 14, 2024

Columnist Maximo Mendoza discusses the importance of recognizing personal progress and accomplishments that have gotten you to where you are today.

Jake Herman, Columnist • November 13, 2024

Columnist Jake Herman shares his experience with the UT Tower and pushes back against the renovations to the iconic campus symbol.

Shashank Kota, Columnist • November 12, 2024

Columnist Shashank Kota prompts students to diversify their cultural engagement.