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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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