Opinion

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We’re not Russian, We’re Ukrainian

Ukrainians have suffered greatly at the hands of Russians, in part due to the international community’s insufficient response to Russian imperialism. I wear...

Opinion

Automatic Mickey D’s has an OverArching Plot

The new automated fast food workflow is a dangerous sign of corporate greed amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Working people and college students alike...

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Students should show their school spirit at UTD sports

UTD students like to make fun of our athletics, but the truth is that our legendary sports program has something epic to offer...

Opinion

Dallas Isn’t Ready for the World Cup

While FIFA is branding the World Cup as a Dallas event, it will actually be hosted in Arlington, creating a spiral of issues...

Opinion

Save Our Parking Garages

With all the facilities we have on campus, there is no excuse for littering. Comets need to take proper trash disposal more seriously....

Opinion

Why Must Congress Railroad Unions?

Now that the U.S. government has shut down the upcoming railway strike, it creates a dangerous precedent against workers’ rights everywhere, particularly endangering...

Opinion

Hate Speech is a Pretty Bad Way to Start the Conversation

The recent surge in antisemitic hate speech in the media from celebrities like Kanye West is an important reminder that when it comes...

Opinion

Why Voting is Crucial

Participation of young voters is more important now than ever, despite the fatalism expressed by many. There is a common narrative that floats...

Opinion

Median Ban is Mid

Dallas’ median ban is a thinly veiled attempt to criminalize poverty and pedestrianism, not a public safety measure The Dallas City Council approved...

Opinion

Why is the Mario Movie a Musical?

The first trailer for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has rightfully grabbed many fans eyes, but what they might not know is that...

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