Daily Texan Articles
Memorialize University Junior High
This cover piece from 2023 explored University Junior High's significance to Austin’s Black community and the desegregation of local schools. The article criticized the University of Texas's decision to demolish the historic building for commercial purposes, and it argued for the implementation of a historical marker to commemorate its historical importance.
Loving in the present lasts a lifetime
This article from 2024 is narrative detailing my mother's battle with breast cancer. It touched a lot of students, and it attempted to remind the UT student body that no amount of educational pressure is worth missing valuable time spent with loved ones.
PMS: patriarchal menstrual stigmas
This article from 2024 is a narrative detailing my experience with navigating a reproductive disorder while in college. It addressed the systemic issues faced by women in a collegiate setting, and it offered guidance for women dealing with similar experiences.
Empower student voices during search for new VP for student affairs
This cover piece from 2024 advocated for student involvement in the search for UT's new Vice President for Student Affairs.
Lingering gravestones in South Mall
This article from 2024 supported an independent student proposal to repurpose the empty confederate statue pedestals on UT's main lawn for notable women and people of color that have left a lasting impact on UT.
Counterpoint: social media and social irresponsibility
This article from 2023 was a counterpoint to another piece written by the other senior columnist. It researched the impact of social media on political literacy, and encouraged students to think critically about the information they engage with online.
Make Adobe free for all students
This article from 2023 addressed the burdensome expense many students faced in paying out of pocket for Adobe Cloud. Even most of the creative majors on campus did not have access to adobe free of charge despite it being a required resource for classes and career development.
AI art and artificial artistry
This article from 2023 explored the advent of AI software in university settings, and it explored its potential impact specifically on artistic fields.
A Shakespearean dilemma: To read or not to read
A Shakespearean dilemma: To read or not to read
This article from 2023 explored unconventional ways for students to engage with the language and stories of Shakespeare. It addressed many of the preconceived notions students have about its challenging nature and encouraged students to reframe the way they engage with it.
Dancing the way to personal fulfillment
Dancing the way to personal fulfillment
A Shakespearean dilemma: To read or not to read
This article from 2023 explored the mental and kinesthetic benefits of dance, and it encouraged students to find ways to engage with it..
Studying abroad broadens artistry
Dancing the way to personal fulfillment
Studying abroad broadens artistry
This article from 2023 advocated for a reinstatement of UT's Dance department's study abroad programs. It offered various suggestions to both alleviate the burden on professors and still provide students with the opportunity to study the art form globally.