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In the band or on a bus, timing is everything

In the band or on a bus, timing is everything

Dottie Watkins, Contributor April 4, 2024

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by a member of the UT community. There’s one lesson I learned at UT that I apply every day in my role as the President and CEO of CapMetro –...

Break poor sleep habits before they break you

Break poor sleep habits before they break you

Bennett Ismert, Columnist April 3, 2024
Columnist Bennett Ismert encourages students to maintain a healthy relationship with sleep by implementing better time and stress management techniques.
The sound of music

The sound of music

Mihir Gokhale, Associate Opinion Editor April 3, 2024
Associate opinion editor Mihir Gokhale discusses his renewed connection to the piano over this past winter break.
‘The Eyes of Texas’ referendum cancellation shows administration prioritizes tradition over student well-being

‘The Eyes of Texas’ referendum cancellation shows administration prioritizes tradition over student well-being

Ava Saunders, Senior Columnist April 1, 2024
Senior columnist Ava Saunders argues that UT’s actions concerning “The Eyes of Texas” song fail to prioritize students’ perspectives.
Standardized test scores indicate underlying issues

Standardized test scores indicate underlying issues

Ava Saunders, Senior Columnist April 1, 2024
Senior columnist Ava Saunders argues that the unequal scores of standardized tests are a symptom of socioeconomic inequality.
Take advantage of the ‘Year of AI’

Take advantage of the ‘Year of AI’

Justin Doud, Associate Opinion Editor March 28, 2024
Associate opinion editor Justin Doud encourages Longhorns to embrace the “Year of AI” as a chance to learn more about evolving technology.
Try public transportation instead

Try public transportation instead

Zeeyad Anwar, Columnist March 27, 2024
Columnist Zeeyad Anwar encourages UT students to use public transportation instead of rideshare companies like Uber, Lyft.
Enforce guidelines for electric scooters around campus

Enforce guidelines for electric scooters around campus

Jake Herman, Columnist March 27, 2024
Columnist Jake Herman calls for stricter enforcement of guidelines for electric scooter conduct around campus, prioritize student safety.
A precarious relationship between AI, writing

A precarious relationship between AI, writing

Ellen Meltzer, Columnist March 27, 2024
Columnist Ellen Meltzer discourages use of AI as it deteriorates the development of strong writing skills.
Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Anjali Shenoy, Senior Columnist March 26, 2024
Senior columnist Anjali Shenoy highlights the importance of celebrating and remembering Women’s History Month, no matter who you are.
Overcome job uncertainty by keeping an open mind

Overcome job uncertainty by keeping an open mind

Abigail Gannon, Columnist March 25, 2024
Columnist Abigail Gannon urges students to gain exposure to various career-related experiences by embracing the unknown.
Overcoming anxiety about discussing disabilities

Overcoming anxiety about discussing disabilities

Arista Rail, Columnist March 25, 2024
Columnist Arista Rail discusses the importance of overcoming the discomfort of approaching individuals with disabilities.
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