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Illustrations coordinator Procrastinates Her 9-Page Essay, Writes 30 Column

Carlyssa Phoon, Illustrations Coordinator • April 20, 2023

On a sunny August morning in 2020, I woke up on a mattress on a frat house floor, severely hungover. Sunlight streamed through the grimy windows. I checked the time — 10:30. Wait a minute — 10:30?!...

[Photo] Seeing new sides in Sweden

April 12, 2023

[Photo] Do state governments have right to change history?

April 5, 2023

[Photo] Dynamics affecting affordability in UT housing policy

March 27, 2023

[Photo] Reflectando en nuestro patrimonio cultural

February 21, 2023

[Photo] Finding My Unapologetic Self As A Filipino-American

February 17, 2023

[Photo] Expand UT’s partnership with H-E-B

February 12, 2023

[Photo] Leaving the STEM bubble

February 7, 2023

[Photo] Offering affordable health care for UT students

January 30, 2023

[Photo] My experience with ‘Black UT’

January 23, 2023

[Photo] It’s okay to not be okay, coming to terms with needing help

January 15, 2023

[Photo] The Texan needs diverse political perspectives

December 2, 2022

[Photo] The Life Science Library should be opened longer

November 17, 2022

[Photo] Affirmative action is on the line. UT must seek alternatives now.

November 11, 2022

[Photo] Expanding I-35 will be detrimental to the city of Austin

November 2, 2022

[Photo] UHD should better enforce quiet hours

November 2, 2022

[Photo] Install more bike racks near academic buildings

October 25, 2022

[Photo] Students should engage with their college’s DEI committee

October 25, 2022

[Photo] Create a conflict resources page for Iran hijab protests

October 23, 2022

[Photo] Yes, your vote matters

October 20, 2022

[Photo] Taking classes pass/fail offers greater academic freedom

October 17, 2022

[Photo] Gov. Abbott’s rhetoric towards immigrants is dangerous

October 16, 2022

[Photo] Students, vote for Prop A in November

October 13, 2022

[Photo] Students looking for a pet should adopt from local shelters

October 5, 2022

[Photo] Editor-in-chief reflects as Suicide Prevention Month comes to an end

September 29, 2022

[Photo] Consider the benefits of Greek life

September 28, 2022

[Photo] International students deserve more support during registration

September 26, 2022

[Photo] AlcoholEdu should be taught in person

September 20, 2022

[Photo] Reform sexual assault prevention education

September 15, 2022

[Photo] Housing council needed to combat predatory housing policies

September 1, 2022

[Photo] Create more study spaces in Moody College

April 10, 2022

[Photo] Make accommodations for bad weather

March 10, 2022

[Photo] Release information about class format at least a week before tuition is due

February 1, 2022

[Photo] Looking forward, looking back: Change is long overdue

January 31, 2022

[Photo] UT, prioritize your students for once

May 9, 2021

[Photo] Diversify fine arts minors

April 11, 2021

[Photo] Writing Flag classes must teach effective writing strategies

April 11, 2021

[Photo] virtual_tour_on_off_campus_walking_tour_virtual_visit_to_40_acres

January 24, 2021

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