Category: Opinion
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How important are college sports?
Sports at UTD is radically different from that of other universities. It’s not that there aren’t enough sports, but more like a lack of attention given to them compared to other aspects of the campus culture. College athletics, while it may not be a priority for some, is important and should receive attention from students…
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Comet card conundrum reveals communication issue
During the days between Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, certain restaurants were unable to take meal exchanges, Comet cash or meal money, but students were still able to use their credit cards and cash. Comet card transactions were unavailable in some of the restaurants on campus, but cards still worked at Dining Hall West. Despite…
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Accessible buildings, ethical parking needed
UTD tries to be an accommodating campus for all students, but parking policies and older buildings can hamper the movement of students with physical disabilities. At UTD, students with a handicap placard are required to purchase a $140 parking pass in order to park in state-designated handicap spaces. It’s commendable that UTD discounts their handicap…
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College campuses are key to bridging political, cultural gaps
The current political climate has made honest discussion a precarious activity. The country is divided more than ever along political lines. A Pew Research Center study found that the political divide reached record levels during Obama’s presidency, and the recent election of Donald Trump has made matters worse. In this bleak reality, it seems unlikely…
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Birth control movement needs to expedite progress
In the 20th century, women waged a battle to take control of a body organ that too many others, from corporations and religious groups to the government, had claimed authority on: their uterus. Much like other social movements of the time, it was a battle that should have attained victory long before the 21st century.…
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Current college students represent new counterculture
Millennials. The kids who are always on their phones, too lazy to get jobs but not lazy enough to stop complaining about their financial situations. At least, that’s the stereotypical definition of our generation. This stereotype ignores the fact that in our turbulent political climate, millennials refuse to stay silent. Political discussion has become a…
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Lack of diversity on runway incites change
The beauty industry has been lacking in diversity for some time now, and this becomes glaringly obvious with each new industry “first.” According to ELLE Magazine’s New York Fashion Week 2017 Diversity Report, this fall was the first time that every show at New York Fashion Week featured at least one model of color. The…
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Food fad encourages widespread acceptance of Muslims
With the rapid growth and constant influx of immigrants, particularly in Dallas, there has been a rise in the incorporation of “halal” food in restaurants. Beyond being a business tactic, the rise in opening these restaurants is contributing to acceptance of Muslims in a society where Islamophobia and hate crimes against Muslims are rampant. A…
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Critics need greater understanding of players’ protests
There is an old saying, overused to the point of cliché. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. It’s supposed to convey embarrassment, shame over missing a pattern that is present but not made obvious until it repeats itself over and over again. Lately, I have heard this phrase playing…
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Lack of faith in govt is millennial students’ biggest weakness
Political participation is a complex notion millennials, especially college students, struggle to grasp. It’s hard for millennials to clutch the concept because they are constantly bombarded by opinions from the media, peers, parents and advisors, making it hard to hear one’s own views. The distrust comes with the emerging conversation of “fake news” which stems…