The UT Theatre and Dance Department recently released a rendition of Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” a play known for its controversial nature on issues such as homophobia, misogyny...
When we think of gender disparities in academia, we are immediately drawn to male-dominated fields, such as many STEM majors, where women have been striving towards a more equal playing field. However,...
There is no denying that college is a daunting experience, especially when incoming students are faced with the perils of a new school, a new home and a new life. The transition into college can be even...
Rosalind Franklin discovered the molecular structure of DNA. Huda Shaarawi pioneered the Egyptian feminist movement. Chien-Shiung Wu made contributions to nuclear physics, aiding in the Manhattan Project....
Our University has done a lot to tackle sexual assault on the 40 Acres.
Most notably, UT is one of the few schools in the nation, and the only one in Texas, to have free Sexual Assault Forensic...
Both the novel and TV series “Thirteen Reasons Why” touch on tough topics such as identity, mental illness and suicide. However, its portrayal of these topics is unhealthy. The show romanticizes...
I decided to conduct an experiment.
I enlisted the help of some guys I knew and asked them to do me a small favor: Every time they went into a men’s restrooms on campus, look for a baby-changing...
UT’s Gender and Sexuality Center is not an exclusive campus agency. It exists to “provide opportunities for all members of the UT Austin community to explore, organize and promote learning...
Last Tuesday, Young Conservatives of Texas rallied in support of then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh amidst a large counterprotest. On Saturday, Kavanaugh was confirmed and sworn in as a Supreme...
“Have you been feeling depressed?”
“Do you want to quit smoking?”
“Diagnosed with anxiety or trauma disorder?”
Questions such as these come directly from...
As Chance the Rapper’s set started, a drunk man grinded on me to the rhythm of the song, literally huffing over my neck to ask if I liked the show so far. He placed a hand on my shoulder —...
