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Professors shouldn’t mandate attendance outside of class time

By Ashka Dighe - Updated on November 19, 2018 at 4:37 pm

Columnist Ashka Dighe urges professors to be more considerate of students' time when assigning mandatory events outside of regular class time.
UT professors should inform students about source authorship, consider donation

By Julia Zaksek - Updated on November 19, 2018 at 4:30 pm

Columnist Julia Zaksek encourages professors to consider donating profits when they recommend students purchase books they wrote.
Student organizations shouldn’t need UT’s permission to invite guest speakers

By Sam Groves - Updated on November 18, 2018 at 7:54 pm

Columnist Sam Groves criticizes UT's decision to enforce their speaker policy.
There’s comfort in admitting you can barely stay afloat

By Kateri David - Updated on November 18, 2018 at 7:52 pm

Columnist Kateri David encourages students to be more open about their academic struggles.
I’m not from a warzone, I’m from the Valley

By Angélica López - Updated on November 16, 2018 at 2:22 pm

Columnist Angélica López asks students to be more considerate of their peers who come from the Valley when discussing the militarization of the Texas border with Mexico.
UT should prioritize maintenance of existing feminine product dispensers

By Julia Zaksek - Updated on November 16, 2018 at 2:17 pm

Columnist Julia Zaksek calls on UT to expand its offering of feminine hygeine products.
Women in history need more exposure

By Gabriela Mata - Updated on November 16, 2018 at 2:13 pm

Columnist Gabreila Mata urges UT to host a symposium for undergraduates about women's role in history and society.
Extend political engagement beyond election season

By Brooks Johnson - Updated on November 16, 2018 at 2:07 pm

Columnist Brooks Johnson wants you to stay engaged after the midterms.
When someone’s turning up, you have a right to shut it down

By Kateri David - Updated on November 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm

Columnist Kateri David pushes students to learn their rights when it comes to noise complaints.
UT Planner needs an update

By Mallika Singh - Updated on November 16, 2018 at 1:56 pm

Columnist Mallika Singh encourages students to use UT Planner, while suggesting upgrades at the University level.

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