Bystander

Texas student journalist seeks poetic solace in 2025

“I don't really read for fun these days.”
Pressed for time, pressed for results, pressed in grade inflation,
Professors are adapting to declining student reading levels by embracing digital resources.
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“3.9 flat... we’ll see what we can do with that.”

“Do not sign!”
Students sit in at Tower, protest against compact, consolidation
University releases statement on academic freedom, integrity
“The formation of this committee ... appears to be a solution in search of a problem.”
Professors should avoid discussing topics and controversies not relevant to the course material,
according to the statement.
I waded through conservative high school history, just to fight for my degree.

 

The Campus Protection Act restricts expressive activity on college campuses between 10 p.m.
and 8 a.m.
UPDATE: The number of confirmed arrests is now 57, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s
office.
Qaddumi’s suspension comes after waves of disciplinary action against pro-Palestine
demonstrators.
He’s a terrorist to the DPS, a friend to me.
“It feels like we’re traveling back in time ‘cause we’re making history.”

‘They’re fucking afraid.’
A “know your rights” slip sits in my mailbox.
Undocumented student reflects on financial aid pathways following end of Texas Dream Act
“Viva la raza, si se puede.”
Tens of thousands gather for Austin’s ‘No Kings Day’
I grew up on freedom as the goal.
“Speak up before it's illegal.”