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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

All content by Luke Stark
Don’t build for building’s sake

Don’t build for building’s sake

Luke Stark, Columnist June 15, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark urges UT to consider the environmental consequences of its current construction projects and explore the potential of choosing to renovate instead.
Don’t overthink your ambitions

Don’t overthink your ambitions

Luke Stark, Columnist April 14, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark urges students to take advantage of the different ways they can explore their interests and avoid hyperfocusing on specific organizations as the only way to achieve their goals.
In defense of cramming

In defense of cramming

Luke Stark, Columnist April 7, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues students should utilize the skills that cramming provides, and recognize how they can be an advantage in the professional world.
Peptides, a genie in a bottle?

Peptides, a genie in a bottle?

Luke Stark, Columnist March 31, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues students should be cautious while turning to peptides as a solution to their health concerns, resisting social pressure and considering alternatives.
Beware of software

Beware of software

Luke Stark, Columnist March 10, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues that students should explore new alternative platforms for design and modeling, beyond the mainstream services.
The importance of ethical employment

The importance of ethical employment

Luke Stark, Columnist February 22, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues students should be nuanced when considering the ethics of their potential careers and understand that certain positions give you the ability to implement substantial change.
Start here and then change the world.

Start here and then change the world.

Luke Stark, Columnist February 15, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues students should focus on practical and concrete ways they can solve immediate problems in order to not be overwhelmed with the task of saving the world.
For the sake of humanities

For the sake of humanities

Luke Stark, Columnist January 28, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues for the value of liberal arts and ethnic studies courses, especially for students who think the topics may seem irrelevant.
Get lost

Get lost

Luke Stark, Columnist January 27, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues that students use navigational tools too much in their daily life, and should instead embrace the cognitive and entertainment benefits of natural exploration.
Rework Your Network

Rework Your Network

Luke Stark, Columnist January 20, 2026
Columnist Luke Stark argues that students should network outside their major to find new opportunities.
La IA es empírica, no un milagro

La IA es empírica, no un milagro

Luke Stark and Sofia Pease November 17, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 3 de noviembre de 2025 por Luke Stark y fue traducido al español por Sofia Pease el 5 de noviembre de 2025. Sin duda, la expansión de la...

AI is empirical, not a miracle

AI is empirical, not a miracle

Luke Stark, Columnist November 3, 2025
Columnist Luke Stark argues that there are limits to the current applications of AI and that there are certain skills only humans can provide.
Living 9-to-5

Living 9-to-5

Luke Stark, Columnist October 26, 2025
Columnist Luke Stark explains how the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule can be an important opportunity for socialization, especially in our isolating modern world.
Bring back paperback

Bring back paperback

Luke Stark, Opinion Columnist October 15, 2025
Columnist Luke Stark argues for the benefits of physical books and media in education, highlighting their ability to complement specific learning styles.
Nothing wrong with a doodle

Nothing wrong with a doodle

Luke Stark, Opinion Columnist October 13, 2025
Columnist Luke Stark argues for the value of students engaging in the arts, regardless of their perceived talent or skill.
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