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The Editorial Board: No more excuses

We have an opportunity to change our nation — to determine the direction of our policies and mold a better future. But only...

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When talent trumps indecency

In light of the recent rise in YouTube apology vidoes and public exposure of celebrity wrongdoings, it’s time to figure out where exactly...

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Just skip to the end, already

Online Twitter debates cut down to 280 characters a bite. Snapchat messages that disappear in seconds. Clickbait. Eye-catching, snappy and compact. Condensed news...

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Unmaking a murderer

Dallas County just became one of few in the nation to convict and sentence a police officer for murder after an on-duty shooting....

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The dream team

Implementing a football program at UTD will improve the social scene on campus. With the college football season fast approaching, it’s more glaring...

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Searching for your sunrise

Motivation. It’s the fuel, the invigorator, the sunrise on our otherwise dark desert of endless schoolwork. But most of us have those days...

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Advocacy instead of afterthoughts

As a student who uses a power wheelchair daily, I have experienced physical and academic hinderances at UTD. These obstacles are more prevalent...

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No cause for celebration

A graduation ceremony is the pinnacle of collegiate success. It is the opportunity to gather together friends and family to commemorate years of...

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More campus sustainability measures necessary

In the last decade, UTD has made great strides in making the campus more sustainable, but there is still work to be done...

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Sensationalism of child actors causes long-term damage

Child actors and influencers are subject to public scrutiny as a result of media sensationalism and social media networks. While seeing child actors...

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