Opinion

Opinion

Sensitive topics need a second take

Film production companies bank on compelling and entertaining storylines for high ratings that often don’t portray reality. Unfortunately, these bingeable plots are often...

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Scrutiny of leaders is key

The Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot and its aftermath are a reminder that we must be critical of our political leaders – especially...

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Editing with (more) care

Op-eds can be dicey, to say the least. Remember last summer when The New York Times published an incendiary editorial by Arkansas Senator...

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It’s time to stop crunch time

As students enter the game industry, it is important that they recognize their responsibility in advocating for more sustainable industry labor practices. Every...

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Possible side effects include: misinformation

“Common side effects can include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, problems with memory and even death.” Statements like this are often attached to promotional ads...

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Stability through civility

The Democratic Party, not just former President Donald Trump, bears much of the responsibility for the Capitol riot. Many politicians and the mainstream...

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Bug Not a Feature: ‘Hades’ was robbed

“Hades” should have been 2020’s game of the year, not “The Last of Us Part II.” “Hades” is a unique take on the...

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At the speed of blight

When the pandemic first broke out, the UTD community seemed to come together to support one another during a time of crisis. However,...

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CRT is critical for effective diversity training

America considers itself a “melting pot”, yet minority groups continue to face systemic discrimination and prejudice. While diversity trainings can breed possible positive...

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Custom majors for custom dreams

Though the current college major system at UTD provides numerous options for students, giving students the chance to design their own major and...

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