Mehlam Bhuriwala, a Palestine Solidarity Committee steering member, discusses the U.S.’s role in creating the global refugee crisis and Texas’ responsibility to displaced peoples of the world.
Russell Smith, Refugee Services of Texas CEO recounts his experiences working with Texas refugees and explains the impact Abbott’s policy will have on vulnerable populations.
Forum editors Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski introduce the context for this week's forum topic: Gov. Abbott's decision to end refugee resettlement in Texas.
Contributors Lynn Huynh, Shelby Hobohm and Alejandra Zuñiga discuss their experiences organizing protests against professor misconduct, as well as their experience working with administrators to hold last month's town hall.
Contributors Asha Jain, Parth Gupta and Rosaleen Xiong argue that UTPD's recent arrest of a man seeking psychiatric help proves the need for more options for police to interact with the mentally ill.
UT social work alum Magaly Maldonado Lopez describes the negative effects of using alcohol as a substitute for proper self-care and encourages current students to find self-care activities that don’t merely put off stress.
