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UT must do more to ease the process of graduation

By Madison Goodrich - Updated on March 10, 2020 at 8:42 pm

Columnist Madison Goodrich argues that the graduation application process needs to be revamped.
Course Instructor Surveys need questions about teaching styles

By Ishan Shah - Updated on March 10, 2020 at 8:38 pm

Columnist Ishan Shah implores UT to refresh the Course Instructor Survey with questions on instructional techniques professors use.
UT must educate students on basics of nutrition

By Khadeeja Shah - Updated on March 10, 2020 at 8:28 pm

Columnist Khadeeja Shah asserts the importance of basic nutrition education for all students at UT.
UT must be proactive in outreach for disability accommodations

By André Williams - Updated on March 9, 2020 at 7:46 pm

Columnist André Williams calls for more direct outreach methods to inform students with disabilities about accommodations available to them.
UT faculty: Standardize use of Instapoll, save students money

By Tanya Chen - Updated on March 9, 2020 at 7:34 pm

Columnist Tanya Chen calls on faculty to reduce extraneous course costs by standardizing in-class polling services.
Out of state students: Look to Austin for Spring Break plans

By Natalie Taylor - Updated on March 9, 2020 at 7:29 pm

Columnist Natalie Taylor encourages out-of-state and international students to explore Austin through community service during spring break.
UT profits off of environmental destruction, exploitation

By Kaya Epstein - Updated on March 8, 2020 at 9:54 pm

Microbiology sophomore Kaya Epstein contextualizes the history of UT’s involvement with the oil industry and urges the University to divest.
UTIMCO investments no longer serve UT Austin students

By Heather Worth - Updated on March 8, 2020 at 9:53 pm

Heather Worth, Co-Political Campaign Director for Students Fighting Climate Change and international business sophomore explains UT’s endowment system and details problems with their involvement with the oil industry.
UT System's investment in fossil fuel industries sparks backlash, prompts students to push for divestment

By Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski - Updated on March 8, 2020 at 9:51 pm

Forum editors Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski discuss the UT systems' endowment fund and why UT needs to find more sustainable industries to invest in.
Don't sit on the sidelines, exercise your right to vote

By Maria Sailale - Updated on March 8, 2020 at 4:29 pm

Columnist Maria Sailale urges students not to take their right to vote for granted.

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