There are a lot of terrible things going on in the world today—horrible, awful things that any decent person feels an obligation to condemn and fight against when they learn about them. There are so...
The UTSA grading system currently includes pluses and minuses; however, the Student Government Association (SGA) is proposing that the university adopt a different system.
The SGA proposal explains that...
With Black History Month’s conclusion, I feel it is important to reflect on its impact. It should not just be viewed as important for African Americans. No, it should be considered important to all Americans....
Here we are at the end of an amazing month, abundant with historical and present examples of black bliss. It is incredibly hard to completely capture every crack and crease of such a colorful story, but...
Imagine; the only time that your race is credited with owning a business or being successful is when it’s associated with bars, nightclubs or drug dealing. It isn’t until you grow older that you realize...
Sitting in on the Tuition and Fee Proposal committee, I got an interesting opportunity to see how UTSA tries to work out the complexities of what to prioritize. As the faculty’s and presenters’ least...
We hear almost immediately after acts of evil that, “something must be done,” and it has to be done now. Of course, this is almost never the case. We exist in this paradigm where after a sick and demented...
In the wake of the recent Parkland shooting, a word that keeps reappearing in the media and the mouths of many politicians is “troubled.” Troubled may describe a situation or a person but certainly...
The action high school students—particularly those most affected by the gun violence—have undertaken brought a glimmer of hope in recent coverage of the Parkland shooting. Students, including Emma...
Is it a coincidence that Valentine’s day and black history share the same month? I suppose that’s one’s own opinion, but since both topics are current can we talk about black love? I know it’s...
Having pets on campus residence is complicated and has both positives and negatives. Are pets worth being on campus or are they a nuisance for residents?
Pets and college students don’t mix. While in...
Having pets on campus residence is complicated and has both positives and negatives. Are pets worth being on campus or are they a nuisance for residents?
Many college students face lots of stress...
