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South Asian students discuss culture of prioritizing career over marriage

Rimsha Syed February 24, 2017

Many South Asian women are used to brushing off ideas of marriage with perfectly rehearsed responses such as, “No, I don’t need help finding a significant other” and “I’m...

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Students to launch website addressing mental health stigmas in South Asian cultures

Rimsha Syed February 22, 2017

The first time South Indian UT alumnus Abhi Ravinutala witnessed the anguish of mental illness, he wanted to talk to his parents about it but feared how they would receive him. In a community that praises...

Student’s family affected by Trump’s travel ban

Rimsha Syed February 6, 2017

Editor’s Note: The names in this story have been changed to protect the sources’ identities.  Between dealing with consultations with immigration lawyers and patiently waiting for his...

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