The Daily Texan

POINT: Importance of language classes

Dustyn Ransom, Columnist • March 1, 2023

Columnist Dustyn Ransom argues that Moody and COLA language requirements are important for both technical and cultural reasons.

Closing laptops opens minds

Molly Tompkins, Columnist • March 1, 2023

Columnist Molly Tompkins argues that not using laptops in classes benefits learning.

Implement placement tests for coding courses

Tenley Jackson, Columnist • February 28, 2023

Columnist Tenley Jackson argues that coding languages should be treated like any other language in UT’s curriculum, using placement tests to gauge students’ fluency.

As a child of immigrant parents

Tommy Wan, Forum Editor • February 28, 2023

Forum editor Tommy Wan argues that as children of immigrant parents, it’s important to share the stories of our parents’ dreams, opportunities and the promise of a generational legacy.

Maximize potential, minimize drawbacks: bring AI into classrooms

Dylan Woollard, Columnist • February 28, 2023

Columnist Dylan Woollard makes a case for professors to leverage the transformative power of AI in the classroom.

Opinion will stand for diversity, equity, inclusion regardless of state legislature

Lucero Ponce, Contributor • February 27, 2023

Editor-in-chief candidate Lucero Ponce emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within the Texan.

UT needs a grade replacement policy

Amy DonJuan, Columnist • February 27, 2023

Columnist Amy DonJuan calls for UT to adopt a grade replacement policy.

Moody Center lacks sufficient space for students

Max Laky, Columnist • February 26, 2023

Columnist Max Laky questions why it’s so difficult for students to get seats at basketball games.

Modify syllabi to accommodate unexpected circumstances

Tisha Chaudhuri, Columnist • February 26, 2023

Columnist Tisha Chaudhuri argues that professors must modify their syllabi after unforeseen events like the February winter storm.

Implement online mental health module for first-year students

Ameline Muyeed, Columnist • February 26, 2023

Columnist Ameline Muyeed calls on UT to implement an online mental health module for first-year students that provides them with critical skills to make thoughtful choices regarding their mental health.

Vote George and Ana for best chance at feasible change

The Daily Texan Editorial Board • February 23, 2023

The Daily Texan Editorial Board endorses George Boghs and Ana Fuentes as the best executive alliance to enact productive and feasible change.

IFC should actively partner with CMHC to better address mental health challenges

Ellie Monday, Columnist • February 23, 2023

Columnist Ellie Monday urges UT to expand mental health programming for IFC.