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Class of 2028 First Year Survey

1 month ago | vanderbilthustler.github.io | Katherine Oung |Coco Louie |Sean Onamade |Nafees-ul Haque |Ethan Xu |Hoang Tran | +6 more

Every year, The Hustler conducts an in-depth survey of Vanderbilt's newest class to understand who they are and what defines them, from academic achievements to campus life preferences. What began as a simple questionnaire has evolved into a comprehensive snapshot of each incoming class. What are the Class of 2028’s views on political issues? Are they planning on joining Greek life? How many first-years are already wishing they were in Peabody College?
Jay Hartzell Leaves UT Austin for SMU

Jan 7, 2025 | thetexashorn.com | Ethan Xu

On Tuesday morning, University of Texas President Jay Hartzell announced that he will be leaving UT to take the same position at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. SMU’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted for Hartzell. In a university-wide email at approximately 11:00 a.m., Hartzell announced his departure to the UT students.
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts speaks to The Texas Horn

Nov 20, 2024 | thetexashorn.com | Ethan Xu |Owen Lowe |Hassan Khan

The interview took place in Austin, Texas on November 19, 2024. Dr. Kevin Roberts is the President of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank in Washington D.C. He previously served as the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation and President of Wyoming Catholic College. He is also the author of a new book titled “Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America.” The interview was conducted byEthan Xu, Owen Lowe, and Hassan Khan.
UT STUDENTS REACT TO MASSIVE TRUMP LANDSLIDE

Nov 8, 2024 | thetexashorn.com | Ethan Xu |Owen Lowe |Hassan Khan |Luke Ramcharita

Thirty minutes after midnight on Wednesday, cheers could be heard across West Campus as news networks called the battleground state of Pennsylvania for President Trump, all but guaranteeing him a victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. In the following hours, it became clear that President Trump would win the electoral college in a landslide. The victory was historic.
The Daily Texan Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Nov 1, 2024 | thetexashorn.com | Ethan Xu

This morning, UT’s campus newspaper’s editorial board, The Daily Texan, endorsed Kamala Harris for president in addition to Kathie Tovo for mayor and Colin Allred for senator. “Amid the United States’ increasingly polarized political climate, Kamala Harris represents a way for us to move forward,” the Daily Texan’s editorial board wrote.
Far-Left Austin Councilman Zo Qadri Votes Against Police Contract

Oct 25, 2024 | thetexashorn.com | Ethan Xu

On Thursday, Austin’s City Council voted 10-1 to approve a five-year, $218-million deal with the Austin Police Association, which includes a 28% pay increase for police officers. Councilman Zo Qadri, who represents UT Austin, West Campus, and most of downtown Austin, was the lone vote against the deal.
Tackling the Unaffordable Rent Crisis in West Campus

Oct 21, 2024 | thetexashorn.com | Ethan Xu

The end of October is just around the corner, which means many students at UT are starting to get anxious about housing for next school year. Some are desperate for roommates, some can’t decide whether to renew their lease, and some are scrambling to sign a new lease as apartment agencies entice students to sign quickly with early-signing perks and specials. What’s worse, students face sky-high rent prices for cramped, mismanaged, and often dirty apartments.
How H-1B visa loopholes are undercutting American wages and jobs

Oct 15, 2024 | conservativereview.com | Ethan Xu
How H-1B visa loopholes are undercutting American wages and jobs

Oct 15, 2024 | theblaze.com | Ethan Xu

Big Tech is taking advantage of America’s broken immigration system, and Americans are suffering because of it. Last week, a jury unanimously found Cognizant, an outsourcing and IT consulting firm founded in Chennai, India, and based in New Jersey, guilty of discriminating against American workers by abusing the H-1B visa program.
Palestinian Solidarity Committee Plans “Week of Action” Starting October 7.

Oct 7, 2024 | thetexashorn.com | Ethan Xu

A year after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, Austin’s Palestinian Solidarity Committee plans to host a “Week of Action” at UT to remember Israel’s escalation of the conflict since October 7. Today, October 7, they will hold a study-in session from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on the topics of divestment, scholasticism, and policy changes. On October 8, 9, and 10, they will hold a teach-in, art build, and walkout, respectively.