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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...

Grab UT by the horns

Grab UT by the horns

Leland Murphy and Isabel Agbassi February 28, 2022

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by members of the UT community.  With stagnant wages, unaffordable student housing and a lack of material support from institutions, students...

Earning your vote

Earning your vote

Edwin Bautista and Addison Ptomey February 28, 2022

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by members of the UT community.  We’re writing this op-ed not because we want you to give us your vote; we’re writing this because we want...

Confronting sexual misconduct in Greek life and beyond

Confronting sexual misconduct in Greek life and beyond

Sanika Nayak, Safa Michigan, and Hairuo Yi February 28, 2022

Editors Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 26 flipbook.  Content Warning: Discussions of sexual violence Conversations about sexual misconduct on campus aren’t new — we’ve...

Sexual assault is not just a Greek life issue: Spirit groups are failing to address it.

Sexual assault is not just a Greek life issue: Spirit groups are failing to address it.

Sara Jane Ross, Contributor February 28, 2022
Sara Jane Ross, Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coalition founder, points to issues of sexual misconduct in spirit groups.
UT must do more to prevent interpersonal violence and support survivors

UT must do more to prevent interpersonal violence and support survivors

Vanessa Sayroo, Contributor October 26, 2021
Vanessa Sayroo, president-elect of Not On My Campus, calls on the University to provide more resources for survivors, mandate education and hold perpetrators accountable.
There is a need for greater education, training

There is a need for greater education, training

Arsh Ali and Isha Parikh October 26, 2021
UT Student Government's Women’s Resource Agency highlights educational prevention resources and advocates for justice for survivors through University-led measures for Greek life accountability.
Recognizing relationship violence and getting support

Recognizing relationship violence and getting support

Kiandra Benson and Maya Gordon October 26, 2021
Kiandra Benson and Maya Gordon, confidential advocates in Student Emergency Services, present warning signs and resources for students facing interpersonal violence.
Resources for survivors and advocates

Resources for survivors and advocates

Sara Jane Ross, Sanika Nayak, Safa Michigan, and Hairuo Yi October 26, 2021
The Daily Texan has compiled a list of resources that support survivors as well as resources to use for learning and organizing.
The focus of housing expansion should stay on affordability

The focus of housing expansion should stay on affordability

Ethan Smith, Contributor October 18, 2021
UT graduate Ethan Smith urges UT to center affordability in real estate expansion.
Stop messing with Texans’ reproductive freedom

Stop messing with Texans’ reproductive freedom

Lloyd Doggett, Contributor October 17, 2021
US Rep. Lloyd Doggett encourages Texans to stand up against vigilante abortion law.
UT must stand against anti-Hindu sentiments

UT must stand against anti-Hindu sentiments

Editor’s note: This column was submitted to the Texan by members of the UT community and first appeared as part of the September 10 flipbook.  We are Hindu students at the University of Texas at...

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