The Daily Texan

Start sober Saturdays

Belle Xu, Columnist • March 3, 2025

Columnist Belle Xu argues that going out doesn’t have to involve drinking and participating in more sober activities.

You won’t find your husband through quick-add

Belle Xu, Columnist • February 14, 2025

Columnist Belle Xu discusses the negative impacts of pursuing relationships through social media and encourages more in-person interactions.

Round up upperclassmen to help Reading Round-Up

Belle Xu, Columnist • January 22, 2025

Columnist Belle Xu encourages upperclassmen to get involved with Reading Round-Up.

You don’t have to be radical to make a difference

Belle Xu, Columnist • December 1, 2024

Columnist Belle Xu encourages students to not let radical activism scare them away from participating in social movements.

Save your attention span

Belle Xu, Columnist • November 18, 2024

Columnist Belle Xu argues that students don’t need to give up entertainment to stop brain-rotting. Just choose long-form over short-form content.

Decreasing political partisanship, polarization on campus

Belle Xu, Columnist • November 3, 2024

Columnist Belle Xu encourages UT students to engage in discussion with both sides of the political spectrum to escape the feedback loops of social media.

Sustainable concert outfits are so Brat

Belle Xu, Columnist • October 16, 2024

From sustainable fashion to carpooling, columnist Belle Xu urges concertgoers to be more mindful of concerts’ environmental impact by having sustainable habits.