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Why we need to address the student loan debt crisis (again)

Why we need to address the student loan debt crisis (again)

Kevin Roberts, Contributor November 1, 2022
Contributor Kevin Roberts urges students to apply for federal aid relief and argues that the Biden administration must do more to address student loan debt.
Why your vote matters

Why your vote matters

Megan Tran, Faith DuFresne, and Thasin Kamal October 21, 2022
As the Nov. 8 midterms approach, The Daily Texan forum team has gathered responses from members of the Austin community who want you to vote.
What starts here changes the world — and elections

What starts here changes the world — and elections

Steve Adler, Contributor October 21, 2022
Contributor Steve Adler, mayor of Austin and UT Law alumnus, discusses the issues at stake on the Nov. 8 ballot and emphasizes the power of student votes
This November, vote based on the record

This November, vote based on the record

Julian Anderson, Contributor October 21, 2022
Contributor Julian Anderson, chairman of the Young Conservatives of Texas Association, believes that Republican candidates prioritize student safety and well-being.
Longhorns, we have the numbers

Longhorns, we have the numbers

Brian Peña, Contributor October 21, 2022
Contributor Brian Peña, treasurer of University Democrats, expresses excitement over high student registration and argues that electing Beto O’Rourke would push Texas in the right direction.
Local elections are in the hands of the Longhorns

Local elections are in the hands of the Longhorns

Sofia Albini, Contributor October 21, 2022
Contributor Sofia Albini, president of Students for Zo and Longhorn Progressives, argues that voting allows UT students to take an active role in creating the laws affecting their communities.
Yes, your vote matters

Yes, your vote matters

Kathie Tovo, Contributor October 21, 2022
Contributor Kathie Tovo, council member for Austin City Council District 9 and UT alumna, hopes that student voter participation will increase so that politicians who believe in progressive measures can be elected.
What can UT do if the Supreme Court overturns affirmative action?

What can UT do if the Supreme Court overturns affirmative action?

Ethan Smith, Contributor September 26, 2022
Contributor Ethan Smith argues that UT must prepare now for the possibility of the Supreme Court overturning affirmative action.
Back to campus, back to building a stronger democracy

Back to campus, back to building a stronger democracy

Lloyd Doggett, Contributor August 25, 2022
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett welcomes students to campus, shares welcome updates on climate action and progress for education equity, and invites student participation in protecting democracy.
Student workers, consider joining a union

Student workers, consider joining a union

Bennett Burke, Contributor May 11, 2022

If you are a student worker, you can and should join the nationwide labor movement. Unions and the labor movement have been on everyone’s mind lately: from the ongoing Starbucks unionization efforts...

We promise opportunities

We promise opportunities

Albert Perez and Raymond Vasquez February 28, 2022

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by members of the UT community.  Content warning: Mention of sexual assault  In all of us there are three types of people: a student, a worker,...

UT for unity

UT for unity

Samantha Burg and Thomas Vahalik February 28, 2022

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by members of the UT community.  Content warning: Mention of sexual assault  What does UT for Unity mean? It means uniting social settings...

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