Opinion

Opinion

Popping quizzes (more often)

“Hell week.” Defined by Urban Dictionary, it is the time of a college student’s month where tests, projects and papers are all due...

Opinion

Teaming up to Collaborate

For virtually enrolled Comets, a two-platform solution optimally balances functionality and convenience in online classes. UTD has no standardized platform for virtual classes....

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The real reason young adults don’t vote

Many older voters subscribe to the idea that young adults are politically uninformed or too lazy to vote. This misconception is merely an...

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Logical fallacies kill reason

If we vote for [insert candidate name here], eventually democracy will die out. This is because [insert candidate name here] will lead us...

Opinion

Visas are vital

As election season nears, it is crucial to understand the impact of the working visa program and how halting it will deprive the...

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At the mercy of the machine

Hiring season is back in full swing. Candidates are polishing their interviewing skills, hoping to snag coveted positions at tech companies. Unfortunately, many...

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College + Greek life = a new you

The dreaded red solo cup. Every sorority girl’s worst nightmare is to be caught on camera with it. I won’t sugar coat it:...

Opinion

Social justice For You

Though TikTok started off as a social media app for dancing teenagers and funny cat videos, it has recently become a favored platform...

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Arguing against the AATA

The life of an unborn person cannot reasonably supersede the rights of those carrying them. Blanket abortion restrictions like the Abolition of Abortion...

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Semitic BLM Semantics

The powerful cries of “I can’t breathe” and “Israel, we know you murder children, too” have joined hands to bring justice to those...

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