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Check your biases at the door about UT’s PACE program

By Maria Sailale - Updated on March 2, 2020 at 9:16 pm

Columnist Maria Sailale urges students against relying on assumptions about the PACE program that makes some of their peers feel unwelcome.
Election day must be an excused absence to encourage student voting

By André Williams - Updated on March 2, 2020 at 9:10 pm

Columnist André Williams encourages professors to excuse voting absences.
The Daily Texan endorses for tomorrow’s primary elections

By The Daily Texan Editorial Board - Updated on March 1, 2020 at 11:19 pm

The editorial board endorses state and local candidates for the March 3 primary elections, with an emphasis on candidates dedicated to structural change and grassroots organizing.
Vote Simona and Lynn to Mess With Texas

By The Daily Texan Editorial Board - Updated on February 27, 2020 at 11:04 pm

The editorial board endorses Simona Harry and Lynn Huynh for student body president and vice president, citing their history of activism and plan to radically change Student Government.
UT needs to rework its nicotine addiction programs

By Yusuf Shafi - Updated on February 26, 2020 at 7:32 pm

Columnist Yusuf Shafi argues that current UT nicotine addiction programs don’t do enough to help 18-20-year-old college students.
Students need to change mentalities about overworking themselves

By Sam Thielman - Updated on February 26, 2020 at 12:51 pm

Columnist Sam Thielman argues calls on students to prioritize self-care, not overwork themselves.
Upcoming primary election candidates discuss potentially historic campaign

By Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski - Updated on February 23, 2020 at 9:24 pm

Forum editors Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski discuss the upcoming democratic primary election and its implications for UT students.
Julie Oliver talks collaboration on campus, immigration reform

By Julie Oliver - Updated on February 23, 2020 at 9:09 pm

Julie Oliver, Democratic candidate for Texas' 25th Congressional District, talks about her motivation for protecting immigrants, her experience visiting Matamoros, Mexico and the pillars of her campaign.
Heidi Sloan discusses activism, importance of working class

By Heidi Sloan - Updated on February 23, 2020 at 9:05 pm

Heidi Sloan, Democratic candidate for Texas' 25th Congressional District, discusses her approach to politics, supporting the working class and making politics a place where everyone feels emboldened enough to participate.
Hang up and hang out

By Ishan Shah - Updated on February 20, 2020 at 8:46 pm

Columnist Ishan Shah argues that students need to begin prioritizing their own health over their grades

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