With over 60% of UT’s classes being held online this semester, students are struggling to adapt to the new normal. While necessary to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, online school has led to a significant...

After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down campus in March, students got a taste of virtual learning. Nobody wants to sit on Zoom all day, but at least we gained experience for the fall. But what about prospective...

After being isolated for months on end and transitioning to online education, incoming freshmen are desperate to be connected and involved with UT organizations, even if it is in a virtual format. Getting...

While colleges all over the nation provide free disinfecting wipes, refillable bottles of hand sanitizer and even antimicrobial pillows to their students, UT has done nothing to ensure that Longhorns living...

This past Saturday, football season looked markedly different. Tailgating was banned and markers were placed on seats inside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and outside its gates to promote social...

Now that many freshmen have moved to campus to begin the fall semester, University dining halls are in full swing, serving thousands of students upward of three times a day. However, in the midst of the...

This summer, the convergence of two pandemics — coronavirus and racism — has brought new urgency to the conversation, both nationally and here on the Forty Acres, regarding systemic inequities...

Freshman year represents freedom and fond memories for many college students. However, for UT’s class of 2024, freshman year will consist of online classes, social distancing and a staggering 75% chance...

Election season is approaching quickly and so is the deadline to register to vote. Your vote this fall may matter more than it ever has before — whether it’s through the presidential election,...

I’d like to say I can’t believe it, but I’d be lying. UT has once again failed to follow through on its promises, and students are unprotected. I’m tired of saying this probably...

As COVID-19 continues to impact the health and safety of people around the world, online learning has been the go-to method for academic instruction. Specifically, synchronous instruction has seen a major...

In light of the Black Lives Matter protests this summer, UT has promised to create a more diverse and welcoming campus. This promise includes the goal to “educate our community and visitors about...