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Climate concerns inspire local action

Vik Shirvaikar and Janhavi Nemawarkar October 6, 2017

Scientists agree that climate change noticeably worsened the recent surge of catastrophic hurricanes that devastated parts of Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. Climate change is no longer hypothetical, and...

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Q&A with Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend

Pete Buttigieg October 6, 2017

Editor’s note:  This interview has been edited and condensed for brevity. You can find the full interview with Buttigieg on The Daily Texan Facebook page.  The Daily Texan:...

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Climate change denial: why history matters

Megan Raby October 6, 2017

While climate change affects us all, the question of confronting climate change denial may seem primarily a matter for scientists and science educators. As a historian who researches and teaches about...

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Environmental protection starts with us

James Collins October 6, 2017

Although awareness of contemporary environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation and gulf dead zones is increasingly widespread, the paths an individual can take to effect meaningful, positive...

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Leaving the death penalty behind

Brian Bensimon October 4, 2017

With 17 executions to date, plus 13 scheduled for the remainder of 2017, the U.S. may see a historically low number of executions this year, according to a mid-year review by the Death Penalty Information...

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Q&A with Beto O’Rourke, U.S. Senate candidate

Beto O'Rourke September 29, 2017

Editor’s note:  This interview has been edited and condensed for brevity. You can find the full interview with O'Rourke on The Daily Texan Facebook page.  The Daily Texan:...

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Q&A with DeRay McKesson, civil rights activist

DeRay McKesson September 29, 2017

Editor’s note:  This interview has been edited and condensed for brevity. You can find the full interview with McKesson on The Daily Texan Facebook page.  The Daily Texan:...

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Q&A with Michael Li, redistricting expert

Michael Li September 29, 2017

Editor’s note:  This interview has been edited and condensed for brevity. You can find the full interview with Li on The Daily Texan Facebook page.  The Daily Texan: Can...

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Students consider Title IX, honor Harrison Brown

Vik Shirvaikar and Janhavi Nemawarkar September 22, 2017

The prevalence of sexual violence is a major problem for the University. Under the Obama administration, the 2011 “Dear Colleague” letter clarified guidelines for universities handling cases...

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DeVos changes fail to combat sexual assault

Rajya Atluri September 22, 2017

Editor’s note: Atluri previously worked at The Daily Texan as a reporter. In 2014, John Oliver invited dozens of scientists on his show to illustrate the statistics that overwhelmingly support...

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University will continue to support survivors

Mia Goldstein September 22, 2017

Editor’s note:  This interview has been lightly edited for brevity. The Daily Texan: Can you tell me about Voices Against Violence? Mia Goldstein: Voices Against Violence is a program...

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Friend remembers Harrison Brown’s legacy

Colton Becker September 22, 2017

This Sunday was Harrison’s 20th birthday. Despite his absence, which, of course, prompted a range of emotions, I found comfort in the conviction that Harry’s spirit is alive with the Lord and...

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