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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

All content by Kaela Thomas
Thinking beyond America

Thinking beyond America

Kaela Thomas, Columnist June 8, 2026
Columnist Kaela Thomas argues students should consider it their civic duty to think about how the far-reaching effects of their vote can affect people outside of America.
Redefining beauty

Redefining beauty

Kaela Thomas, Columnist April 13, 2026
Columnist Kaela Thomas reflects on her journey navigating how beauty standards have affected her life and how to decide between conformity or self-acceptance. 
A history overhaul

A history overhaul

Kaela Thomas, Columnist April 2, 2026
Columnist Kaela Thomas argues students should consider how their potentially politicized history education may have instilled biases in how they approach political issues today.  
Veg out!

Veg out!

Kaela Thomas, Columnist March 30, 2026
Columnist Kaela Thomas argues implementing more vegetarian elements into your diet can help improve personal and planetary health.
Pursue comprehensive sex-ed 

Pursue comprehensive sex-ed 

Kaela Thomas, Columnist March 8, 2026
Columnist Kaela Thomas argues students should pursue opportunities to expand their sexual education given the lack of comprehensive sex-ed in Texas public schools.
The balancing act 

The balancing act 

Kaela Thomas, Columnist March 4, 2026
Columnist Kaela Thomas argues for students to prioritize a work-life balance while at college and in the future workplace.
The power of music 

The power of music 

Kaela Thomas, Columnist February 26, 2026
Columnist Kaela Thomas argues that implementing music into your life as a tool for emotional regulation can offer a temporary solution to negative emotions. 
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