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You’ve heard it before, but it’s important: don’t stress

Cameron Weber December 3, 2018

Daily Texan: What are your commitments outside of classes at UT? Cameron Weber: My commitment outside of classes at UT is primarily a heavy involvement in Longhorn Band. I have other commitments as...

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Sometimes, there isn’t balance — that’s okay

Eugene Han December 3, 2018

Daily Texan: What are your commitments at UT?  Eugene Han: I’m a third year student from a small town called Coppell, Texas. I’m currently working on my degree in Business Honors from...

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Taking care of yourself makes hard work easier

Regina Maze December 3, 2018

Daily Texan: What are your commitments at UT?  Regina Maze: Outside of class, I work 25 hours a week at a law firm, am involved in Women of Excellence (albeit less involved compared to years prior),...

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Volunteering is more than a feel-good moment

Sarah Davidson November 26, 2018

With finals done and the holiday spirit on everyone’s mind, winter break is an excellent time to volunteer. Aside from actually containing the time to serve, winter break is the perfect opportunity...

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Use your privilege to serve and empower others

Heath Koch November 26, 2018

At this time of year, the word “service” gets thrown around about as often as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” plays on the radio. But what exactly is service,...

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Don’t underestimate the power of grassroots politics

Emma Boardman-Larson November 12, 2018

For many, Beto O’Rourke’s campaign represented something that seemed like a fairy tale in Texas — the possibility of electing someone admirable and trustworthy to represent them in the...

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Putting the midterm election results into perspective

Macey Erhardt November 12, 2018

The 2018 midterms showed that the blue wave is alive and well in Texas. Here is why this is a good thing:  It was a chance to make change, and change we made. I know that many people, especially...

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Elect Sri Preston Kulkarni for Texas’ 22nd congressional district

Mehraz Rahman November 6, 2018

Texas is my home. I was born here, raised here and given more opportunities here than I would have ever had if my parents had stayed in their hometown of Dhaka in Bangladesh. Yet, I have often felt ignored...

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Re-elect Mayor Adler

Colton Becker November 6, 2018

Steve Adler was elected mayor of Austin my freshman year at UT. Since then, Austin has experienced a surge of growth, leaving a host of challenges in its wake. Chief among them ­— as far as students...

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Come and take my Gun Free UT sign

Julia O'Hanlon and Katherine Horstman November 5, 2018

Years after the passage of the Campus Carry law, the Gun Free UT signs have been a reminder that the debate about guns on campus is not over. But as of September, the orange signs have taken on a new significance:...

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Freedom of speech is not free pass for violence

Saurabh Sharma November 5, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2018, my fellow Young Conservatives and I made a stand on the West Mall of the University of Texas to express our support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. We believed, as...

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University shouldn’t freeze students’ free speech

Hunter Bezner November 5, 2018

Free speech is often debated on university campuses, and UT-Austin is no different. The question of who should be permitted to speak on campus or at university-recognized events can be a hot button topic....

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