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Ask Sophie

Take a look at the world around you. In such a chaotic and unprecedented time, who isn’t struggling to preserve their sanity? Nobody...

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Following a series of viral social media posts, UTD junior Nifa Kaniga’s activism as part of the Black Lives Matter movement has gained...

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Not biting clickbait

With more people turning to social media for news, the risk of circulating fake news increases. Fake news and altered videos can greatly...

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‘You have a responsibility. Everyone has a responsibility.’

Tamara Havis is a computer engineering senior. Chizuruoke Ukachi-Nwata is a junior majoring in speech-language pathology and audiology. Axum Taylor is a junior...

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Dallas faces rise in domestic violence cases during shelter-in-place policies

Following the first wave of COVID-19 in the U.S. and the subsequent period of social distancing, an increase in cases of domestic violence...

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Are you looking after yourself?

The COVID-19 crisis, as well as the eruption of Black Lives Matter protests, have made the world feel on the brink of oblivion....

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Finding novelty at home

20 new activities to try while social distancing Being cooped up in the same place for weeks might start to make any student’s...

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Lockdown cinnamon rolls

Two UTD students launch a homemade cinnamon roll business Psychology sophomore Mason Kitchens and electrical engineering junior Chase Ferrell are friends and gymnastics...

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Ask Sophie

Advice from one student to another Q: How can I keep a good relationship with my significant other during COVID-19? – Neap Enoch...

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So close, yet so far

How to stay connected with friends during social distancing Among the major aspects of our daily routine, social interaction has certainly taken a...

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