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End of refugee resettlement sets harmful precedent, sparks widespread criticism of Texas government

By Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski - Updated on February 16, 2020 at 8:28 pm

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.
Students struggle to gain UT’s attention on sexual misconduct

By Hector Mendez - Updated on February 9, 2020 at 11:13 pm

Contributor Hector Mendez reflects on last semester's protests against sexual misconduct, as well as the town hall held last month.
Building the movement that caused protests, town hall

By Lynn Huynh, Shelby Hobohm and Alejandra Zuñiga - Updated on February 9, 2020 at 11:11 pm

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.
Following town hall, students reflect on problems with sexual misconduct policy

By Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski - Updated on February 9, 2020 at 11:07 pm

Forum editors Julia Zaksek and Maggie Lazaroski discuss the aftermath of town hall on sexual misconduct, and the protests that led to it.
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.

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