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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.
Texas felon disenfranchisement enables institutional racism

By Rushi Shah - Updated on March 1, 2020 at 11:25 pm

Contributor Rushi Shah argues that Texas' policy of felon disenfranchisement is racist in nature, and is used as a form of voter suppression.
Tangible impacts made by advocating at The Daily Texan

By Abby Springs - Updated on February 26, 2020 at 8:07 pm

Editor-in-chief candidate Abby Springs argues that more students should have access to The Daily Texan's platform.
The Daily Texan must focus on feedback and community

By Emily Caldwell - Updated on February 26, 2020 at 8:03 pm

Editor-in-chief candidate Emily Caldwell argues that The Daily Texan needs to be more accessible for student input.
Texas has room for refugees

By Alex Evans - Updated on February 26, 2020 at 12:47 pm

Contributor Alex Evans argues against Governor Greg Abbott's cruel denial of refugees.
Simona and Lynn are empowering students, Messin’ With Texas

By Simona Harry and Lynn Huynh - Updated on February 25, 2020 at 9:29 pm

Executive alliance candidates Simona Harry and Lynn Huynh explain how they plan to give Student Government back to the student body.
Anagha and Winston will do What It Takes to promote inclusion

By Anagha Kikkeri and Winston Hung - Updated on February 25, 2020 at 9:25 pm

Executive alliance candidates Anagha Kikkeri and Winston Hung explain why inclusion and equity are the pillars of their Student Government campaign.
Sean and Suseth share stories, ask you to #DoYouForOthers

By Sean Tucker and Suseth Muñoz - Updated on February 25, 2020 at 9:18 pm

Executive alliance candidates Sean Tucker and Suseth Muñoz share the personal experiences that led them to student government.
Connor and Camille want to build a home for you at UT

By Connor Alexander and Camille Johnson - Updated on February 24, 2020 at 10:19 pm

Executive Alliance candidates Connor Alexander and Camille Johnson hope to unite campus, make it a home for all students

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