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Honor contributions of Goodenough with building on campus

By Abhirupa Dasgupta - Updated on January 23, 2020 at 10:10 pm

Associate Editor Abhirupa Dasgupta argues that the University must name a building after renowned professor Dr. Goodenough.
UT must implement test-optional admissions policy, reject racist past

By Abby Springs - Updated on January 23, 2020 at 10:06 pm

Associate Editor Abby Springs argues that UT should adopt a test-optional policy to reduce the racial discrimination caused by standardized testing.
This semester, remember to support peers who are survivors

By Abby Springs - Updated on January 22, 2020 at 9:55 pm

Associate editor Abby Springs reminds students to check in on their friends when conversations about sexual misconduct are unavoidable on campus.
Professors need training to support students in distress

By Sanika Nayak - Updated on January 21, 2020 at 9:42 pm

Associate editor Sanika Nayak urges UT to make Student Distress Training mandatory for all professors.
UT released more professors’ names. They need to do more.

By The Daily Texan Editorial Board - Updated on January 21, 2020 at 9:40 pm

The editorial board calls on UT to proactively release the names of faculty and staff who violate sexual misconduct policy, and better publicize the information.
You have a place in The Daily Texan's newsroom

By Spencer Buckner - Updated on January 20, 2020 at 8:56 pm

Editor-in-chief Spencer Buckner encourages students to join The Daily Texan's staff.
Professors should include mental health days in accepted absences

By Hannah Lopez - Updated on December 10, 2019 at 6:50 pm

Columnist Hannah Lopez argues that professors should better prioritize student mental health by allowing mental health days as excused absences.
UT should offer healthier snacks in vending machines

By Maggie Lazaroski - Updated on December 10, 2019 at 6:38 pm

Columnist Maggie Lazaroski calls on UT to stock its vending machines with healthier options.
The fight is not over

By The Daily Texan Editorial Board - Updated on December 8, 2019 at 11:48 pm

The editorial board calls on the student body to keep fighting for sexual misconduct policy reform.
Course Instructor Surveys must account for student safety

By Spencer Buckner - Updated on December 5, 2019 at 9:00 pm

Editor-in-chief Spencer Buckner calls for course instructor surveys to include statements that address student safety.

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