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Ava Hosseini, Associate Editor • June 22, 2023

Associate editor Ava Hosseini calls on the School of Undergraduate Studies to include all undergraduates in Reading Round-Up.

Debemos de olvidar la fantasía sin armas y enfocarnos en un Texas seguro

Ava Hosseini and Alyssa Ramos • June 8, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 5 de junio por Ava Hosseini y fue traducido al español por Alyssa Ramos. La nación sigue en desacuerdo sobre la violencia armada....

From gun-free fantasy to gun-safe Texas

Ava Hosseini, Associate Editor • June 5, 2023

Associate editor Ava Hosseini urges gun-related student groups and gun owners to focus on firearm safety.

The problem with diversity for diversity’s sake

Ava Hosseini, Senior Columnist • April 3, 2023

Senior columnist Ava Hosseini warns prospective filmmakers about the dangers of exploitative inclusion.

Create a pre-auditing enrollment exam

Ava Hosseini, Senior Columnist • March 9, 2023

Senior columnist Ava Hosseini urges UT to change their restrictions on auditing language courses.

Create a Middle Eastern Coalition

Ava Hosseini, Senior Columnist • March 7, 2023

Senior columnist Ava Hosseini urges officers of nation-based Middle Eastern organizations to unite

Los mejores éxitos de The Bard para San Valentín

Ava Hosseini and Esteban Elias • February 21, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 13 de febrero por Ava Hosseini y fue traducido al español por Esteban Elias. Shakespeare es posiblemente el poeta y dramaturgo más...

The Bard’s best hits for Valentine’s Day

Ava Hosseini, Senior Columnist • February 13, 2023

Senior columnist Ava Hosseini urges the UT community to consider Shakespeare’s takes on romance, sexuality and marriage during the Valentine’s Day season.

Consider studying outdoors

Ava Hosseini, Senior Columnist • January 23, 2023

Senior columnist Ava Hosseini urges students to utilize UT’s outdoor resources for increased sun exposure.

In defense of Jester Dining

Ava Hosseini, Senior Columnist • January 19, 2023

Senior columnist Ava Hosseini urges students to see the benefits of Jester dining.

Embracing change

Ava Hosseini, Senior Columnist • January 17, 2023

Senior columnist Ava Hosseini encourages students to view the transition to college from a new perspective.

Implications of banning Kanye’s music

Ava Hosseini, Columnist • November 30, 2022

Columnist Ava Hosseini urges the UT community to consider potential problems with banning Kanye’s music from football games.

Redesign the “Make It Your Texas” campaign

Ava Hosseini, Columnist • November 18, 2022

It’s another beautiful day on the Forty Acres, and you’re walking across South Mall.  Looking at the intricately designed buildings and statues, you wonder how many hours were spent designing every...

Create a conflict resources page for Iran hijab protests

Ava Hosseini, Columnist • October 24, 2022

Columnist Ava Hosseini calls on the Center for Middle Eastern Studies to provide students with resources about the Iranian hijab protests.

Multicultural Engagement Center should make space for Middle Eastern students

Ava Hosseini, Columnist • October 12, 2022

Shared heritage is a powerful uniting force between individuals. My Iranian background means everything to me: it manifests in the way I speak, my music taste and my passions. It is a pillar of my existence....

AlcoholEdu should be taught in person

Ava Hosseini, Columnist • September 20, 2022

Columnist Ava Hosseini calls on UT to make AlcoholEdu a part of mandatory summer orientation.