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All content by Alexandra Purchatzke
Please don't delete my major

Please don’t delete my major

Alexandra Purchatzke May 4, 2021
Columnist Alexandra Purchatzke urges UT not to delete the BSA in Biochemistry degree plan.
UT must teach Texas’ Native American history

UT must teach Texas’ Native American history

Alexandra Purchatzke April 27, 2021
Columnist Alexandra Purchatzke calls on the University to teach students about the history of Native Americans who lived on the forty acres and in Texas at orientation to foster conversations about this difficult history.
Professors should continue to offer virtual office hours

Professors should continue to offer virtual office hours

Alexandra Purchatzke April 20, 2021
Columnist Alexandra Purchatzke calls on professors to continue to have online options for their office hours and reviews in the fall to make them more accessible to students.
Professors should allow students to use technology in class this fall

Professors should allow students to use technology in class this fall

Alexandra Purchatzke April 12, 2021
Columnist Alexandra Purchatzke calls on professors to allow students to use technology in class after many have become accustomed to technology use over the past year of online classes.
Limit the cost of course packets

Limit the cost of course packets

Alexandra Purchatzke April 6, 2021
Columnist Alexandra Purchatzke encourages professors to limit the cost of class course packets to reduce student stress.
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Stop playing ‘The Eyes of Texas’ from belltower

Alexandra Purchatzke March 23, 2021

Despite considerable student backlash, the University recently announced “The Eyes of Texas” would remain UT’s school song. However, claiming the song had no racist intent does nothing...

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UT must prepare for the next winter storm

Alexandra Purchatzke March 9, 2021

As our community copes with the effects of the recent winter storm, UT must focus on preparing  for future storms. The University, like most of the state, lacked basic winter weather resources and...

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Computer science must be a flag requirement

Alexandra Purchatzke February 23, 2021

In our increasingly online world, computer science skills are becoming sought after by employers. Studies have shown that having basic computer skills increases employment and decreases worker displacement....

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HornsLink should indicate which student orgs are inactive

Alexandra Purchatzke February 9, 2021

As the semester begins, many students are eager to get involved and connect with other students. To meet new people with their same interests, some students turn to HornsLink, a UT website that lists the...

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UT must adopt the Common App

Alexandra Purchatzke February 3, 2021

Many UT students can relate to the stressful ordeal of applying to UT using the ApplyTexas application. With its outdated format and confusing directions, many qualified out-of-state students do not apply...

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