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Lent and the art of letting go

Joseph Martin, Columnist • March 26, 2023

Columnist Joseph Martin highlights the potential psychological benefits college students can reap from the disciplined practice of Lent.

Political apathy is unproductive — let’s discuss politics

Sonali Muthukrishnan, Senior Columnist • March 26, 2023

Senior columnist Sonali Muthukrishnan argues that we must openly discuss politics because it impacts every aspect of our lives.

Life in light of death

Molly Tompkins, Columnist • March 26, 2023

Columnist Molly Tompkins argues that ruminating on death can put students’ daily stressors into perspective.

Letter from the Editors: Texas Cowboys ad

Megan Tran, Mantra Dave, Breigh Plat, and Shezan Samanani • March 24, 2023

Dear readers, Page eight of the Texan's March 24 issue features a Texas Cowboys recruitment ad. While it was originally planned to run in Tuesday’s paper, we — The Daily Texan’s editors — objected....

Supporting minors in an adult world

London Lack, Columnist • March 23, 2023

Columnist London Lack encourages the University to create a first-year interest group for students who enter college at 17.

POINT: On-campus living is part of college experience

Tommy Wan, Forum Editor • March 23, 2023

Forum editor Tommy Wan argues that living in on-campus dorms is quintessential to the college experience with many advantages — dining, proximity and community.

COUNTERPOINT: Students should consider living off campus

Dustyn Ransom, Columnist • March 23, 2023

Columnist Dustyn Ransom encourages students to weigh the advantages of living off campus when deciding where they want to live next year.

Austin ranks in top 50 US cities for highest STD rates in 2023

Eric Rodriguez, Contributer • March 22, 2023

Contributor Eric Rodriguez argues for comprehensive sex education and increased access to sexual health resources.

Planting seeds of happiness

London Lack, Columnist • March 22, 2023

Columnist London Lack describes the mental health benefits of adding more gardening spaces on campus.

We must keep college voter centers

Sonali Muthukrishnan, Senior Columnist • March 22, 2023

Senior columnist Sonali Muthukrishnan argues that HB 2390 takes away youth representation.

Embrace UT’s Bell Tower

Tommy Wan, Forum Editor • March 21, 2023

Forum Editor Tommy Wan urges students to embrace UT’s Bell Tower for its rich melodies and intertwined history.

Shifting focus from conceal and carry

Sonali Muthukrishnan, Senior Columnist • March 21, 2023

Senior columnist Sonali Muthukrishnan argues that students should gravitate away from overturning UT’s campus carry policy in favor of incremental reform.

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