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Facing mental health crisis should lead to psychiatric help, not UTPD arrest

By Asha Jain, Parth Gupta and Rosaleen Xiong - Updated on January 22, 2020 at 10:03 pm

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.
Living under threat of ICE

By Claudia Baellow - Updated on December 3, 2019 at 9:20 pm

Attorney Claudia Baellow discusses the importance of immigrants understanding their rights.
Think of self-care as what you need, not just what you want

By Magaly Maldonado Lopez - Updated on December 1, 2019 at 9:52 pm

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.
Self-care comes in many forms: Not just spa days, face masks

By Alyssa Rosales - Updated on December 1, 2019 at 9:49 pm

Psychology sophomore Alyssa Rosales discusses common misconceptions about self-care and how she applies self-care to her study habits.
Students should be mindful when practicing self-care, be wary of unhealthy study practices

By Julia Zaksek - Updated on December 1, 2019 at 9:47 pm

Forum editor Julia Zaksek discusses how students can practice self-care without harming their study habits.
UT continues colonialism with ancestral remains “collection”

By María F. Rocha - Updated on November 24, 2019 at 11:04 pm

María F. Rocha, the executive director of Indigenous Cultures Institute in San Marcos, explains the consequences of the first Thanksgiving and argues that UT’s refusal to return ancestral remains to indigenous Texas groups is part of the painful legacy of colonization.
Thanksgiving holiday masks history of violence, systematic oppression of indigenous peoples

By Julia Zaksek - Updated on November 24, 2019 at 10:55 pm

Forum editor Julia Zaksek discusses the American narrative of Thanksgiving and how it represses indigenous history.
UT must prioritize students, not predatory professors

By Zachary Price - Updated on November 19, 2019 at 3:17 pm

Contributor Zach Price argues that UT must do more to protect students from predatory professors.
Let’s make UT’s West Campus a model for sustainable living

By Kevin Quist - Updated on November 17, 2019 at 11:12 pm

Civil engineering senior Kevin Quist explains what sustainability housing looks like and how West Campus can make changes to become more sustainable.
West Campus housing practices take advantage of UT students

By Aidan Comiskey - Updated on November 17, 2019 at 11:10 pm

Plan II and biochemistry sophomore Aidan Comiskey discusses how many students face unfair housing practices when they live in West Campus and urges students to organize for improved rental rights.

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