Category: Opinion
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Feminism is not for sale
Consumer culture, big business misconstrue, damage idea of feminism The demise of a human right It has always served in the interests of consumerism to place people in mutually exclusive boxes. “The feminist” label is put in one such box. It commonly refers to men-hating, pants-clad, shark-like females. The feminist label is deemed inconvenient for…
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Leaders must support action on climate change
It was a moment never to be forgotten. The streets of Manhattan were bursting with an atmosphere electrified by the human energy of more than 400,000 people coming together to demand a diversified plan of action on climate change. On Sept. 21, I had the chance to witness the largest climate action in history in New…
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Unpaid internships must have defined objectives
After participating in Disney college internship student highlights benefits, pitfalls of programs without pay Low-paying internships can provide students with invaluable experience and connections, but only if students can afford the opportunity. In the spring of 2014, I completed a paid internship with The Walt Disney Company, known as the Disney College Program. I spent…
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Growth in athletics should not be feared
UTD athletics have come a long way from the days of being a doormat for Division III– a change reflected in the university’s commitment to improving athletic facilities on campus. By the end of the year, UTD will have spent $500,000 on improving the baseball, softball and soccer fields, as well as adding a new…
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Student loan bubble reaching boiling point
The student loan bubble is starting to burst. Young adults are taking record levels of student loans and other debt to earn bachelor and associate degrees. Beginning in 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower federally subsidized increased levels of student loans for millions of young Americans struggling to afford higher levels of education through the creation of…