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Honorlock
Honorlock, UT Dallas’ online exam proctor of choice, distinguishes itself as an extremely unwelcome change since classes have gone mostly online. The negative backlash against it has been huge, with students pointing out Honorlock’s overly invasive procedures and burdensome technical requirements. According to Honorlock’s privacy policy, Honorlock records and stores personal information that “may include […]
Opinion
Whooshing Red: Socialism Is…
The Cold War ended with the red flag lowering over the Kremlin in 1991; 30 years later, The Hill reports that 70% of millennials would vote for a socialist. Gallup reports that about half of them prefer socialism over capitalism outright. Three decades of neoliberal hegemony — and the… mixed results thereof — look to […]
Satire
Faking a Global Pandemic
Have you ever wanted to fake a global pandemic? Curious about the cost? Well here is a step by step guide going through the most expensive parts about faking a global pandemic.
AMP Watches
AMP Watches: Emo the Musical
AMP Watches Emo the Musical and hates it.
Satire
7 American Restaurant Chains I Want To See COVID-19 Decimate
Here are some restaurant chains that the pandemic should destroy.
Opinion
Video Game Preservation
Video game history should be preserved and we have a duty to help.
Satire
USPS Love Letter
A romantic confession to the United States Postal Service.
Opinion
Thank You, Capitalism. Now, Goodbye
Is capitalism really that great? Is socialism really that awful?
Opinion
Room to Grow: We Need New Performance Spaces Now, Not Later
UTD's theater program is underfunded and students are missing out because of this.
Cover Stories
Opinion
Roma Sutra: Masturbation Is Good For You
Masturbation carries a huge stigma, but is that stigma justified?
Opinion
Web Exclusives
Privilege and Inequality in the McDermott Scholars Program
The illustrious McDermott Program has a serious inclusivity problem.
Opinion
Web Exclusives
Confederate Heroes’ Day: Oxymoron or Holiday?
What is a holiday to some, is a painful reminder to others.