Assistant professor of philosophy Daniel Drucker argues that ChatGPT is the biggest threat to education as its convenience will tempt students away from practicing thinking.
Contributor Jackson Paul argues that many of the goals of DEI initiatives are laudable, but pursuing them by means of concentrated organizational initiatives does more harm than good.
The Daily Texan Forum team gathered submissions from members of the UT community to explore the importance of public transportation, its barriers and potential solutions toward creating a sustainable system in Austin.
Contributor Seung Jun Choi illustrates the structural inequities in our transit choices and amplifies the call for a collective approach to reforming Austin’s transportation system.
Contributor Miriam Schoenfield argues that we must end car dependency, and create transportation systems that support thriving and sustainable communities.
Contributor Ethan Chandra, feasibility studies lead for Texas Guadaloop, discusses the student organization’s efforts to develop sustainable hyperloop technology to make a trip from Austin to Houston in 25 minutes possible.
The Daily Texan Forum team gathered submissions from members of different faiths across the UT community to highlight the varying religious experiences on campus.
Contributor Avery Wong challenges the common religious concern about attending a secular university and explains how the transition to college reaffirmed her connection to Christianity.
Contributor Anirudh Karunakaran discusses the unique challenges of Hinduism at UT, a religion seeking recognition, representation, and equal footing in the diverse tapestry of faiths on UT’s campus.
A member of the campus community reflects on their experiences as a Muslim at UT, and calls upon the school’s leadership to stand against Islamophobia.
