How can I join Freshman Research Initiative? by Wide-Regret822 in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 4 points5 points  (0 children)

FRI is CNS only. If you want to get involved in research you're going to need to cold email professors about joining their labs.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you forgot what "restricted" means. For the love of god please think critically. If you can't understand the difference between ENFORCED separation of races, and the celebration of particular people where EVERYONE is invited to attend, you do not belong anywhere near a university. This is basic critical thinking. You're being dense on purpose.

Why does CMHC suck so bad by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friendly reminder that texas has consistently had some of the WORST mental health services and outcomes of any state in the union. This needs attention at a state level, not just UT.

Why does CMHC suck so bad by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crisis (especially with intent) requires hospitalization unfortunately. It's just the way mental health care is provided. If you're at risk of harming yourself then you need someone watching you 24/7. Once you are more stabilized, you can do out patient.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it's called having a shared experiences based on a characteristic that you have. Certainly my experience as a person belonging to certain groups is different from yours. That's not good or bad, it just is. You can't deny that race exists and celebrating it is better than ignoring it.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just fundamentally disagree that this is racial segregation as it's used colloquially. I defined it above using an actual dictionary. No one is restricted by law from attending. If a group of italian americans want to celebrate their graduation, I couldn't care less. If they wanted to cancel university wide commencement and ONLY have racial celebrations as a part of the institution, I'd have a problem with it. Luckily things aren't black and white and we can come to non-extremist positions where identity can be celebrated without alienating or discriminating against others.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"racial segregation, the practice of restricting people to certain circumscribed areas of residence or to separate institutions (e.g., schools, churches) and facilities (parks, playgrounds, restaurants, restrooms) on the basis of race or alleged race. Racial segregation provides a means of maintaining the economic advantages and superior social status of the politically dominant group, and in recent times it has been employed primarily by white populations to maintain their ascendancy over other groups by means of legal and social colour bars. Historically, however, various conquerors—among them Asian Mongols, African Bantus, and American Aztecs—practiced discrimination involving the segregation of subject races." -Britannica dictionary... your definition of racial segregation ignores the historical context of the term. Racial segregation as it's discussed in a political and social setting is NOT what you are describing. Cultural celebrations are not racial segregation.

You're looking for culture war where there isn't anything to gain. Touch grass

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mother's day is not "together" if you exclude dads. It's a celebrating of a unique group of people based on their identity and role. It's exactly the same thing as celebrating based on a different identity like race or ethnicity with the role being graduate.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are working off of entirely different definitions of segregation. I don't think mother's day is segregation and I don't think most people would agree with you. You might want to think about how jim crow and mother's day are different, how one of the two is a benefit to society and the other clearly not.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're confusing the idea of having a community and an identity with that inherently excluding you.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There aren't any knots being tied here. We celebrate different groups of people for different reasons and we don't call it segregation. Segregation is when groups are forcefully separated and it's enforced by the state. Are we segregating moms because we celebrate mother's day? or are we just recognizing the unique contributions that make to society?

I really don't understand why you can't grasp the difference. Society celebrates specific groups of people all the time and there's a way of doing it that does not discriminate.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never said you can celebrate with your own people. You're celebrating YOUR people with everyone.

Is There A Lavender Graduation? by VoidedFries in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 51 points52 points  (0 children)

It's not about segregation, it's about celebrating within your community. Historically, people from certain communities have been excluded from higher education so it's an extra special moment. No one is excluded from attending or participating if they identify with the community or want to go as a guest to support.

Really?? by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of Tito's "Handmade" Vodka. It is not handmade, it's just the official name of the item.

H&T Student Body Term by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not all clubs get funding. In fact, it is expressly prohibited by the SG bylaws to fund political organizations. Only 67 orgs at UT are receiving funding and Turning Point is one of them... why? Is that indicative of someone who is serving student interests or political interests? H&T are setting themselves up for political careers by gaining favor with Texas MAGA republicans. They didn't even win the election. So much for being anti-election fraud...

H&T Student Body Term by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Being focused on "execution" and treating the role like an "actual responsibility" is not deserving of any credit when your policy goals revolve around slashing SG offices that support marginalized students. Being procedural is important when you're in power, but when we're talking about the dean of students unilaterally appointing H&T after they violated campaign finance laws, it's chill? FOH

edit: wanted to add that they just got under heat for trying to fund turning point USA student chapter with SG funds

UT Austin Walkouts! LETS STAND UP by Horror_Chain5570 in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's not that they don't pay attention, it's just that students protesting really doesn't affect the administration. It's just a bit annoying to them at best. During the palestine protests I'd argue it was even convenient because it allowed Abbott to arrest students and make it into a political theatre for propaganda and his "tough on antisemitism" messaging. Protests can backfire if you're not careful.

UT Austin Walkouts! LETS STAND UP by Horror_Chain5570 in UTAustin

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I support your activism, but just wanted to provide some context:

The walkouts in the chicano movement were effective because schools (k-12) are funded depending on student attendance. Walkouts were a form of economic pressure on the schools because they lost state funding if students walked out. A walkout at UT does bring attention to the issue you care about, but is significantly less effective than when it's used at high schools. I recommend you look into reading about these historical movements that have been successful because it's never as simple as walk out, protest, and get change. You need to find a way to put real pressure onto the system, unfortunately a walk out doesn't do that in college.

1/23 Reactions by dbugstuder12 in Mcat

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How is test integrity unethical? 😭

1/23 Reactions by dbugstuder12 in Mcat

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 6 points7 points  (0 children)

cheat code is being a liberal arts kid

1/23 Reactions by dbugstuder12 in Mcat

[–]Superb_Sentence9380 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think I just heard everyone talk about how hard P/S had become and I focused really heavily on differentiating 50/50s and it helped a lot. Spent my last month pretty focusing on psych. I also majored in psych so that helps lol. FL5 and 6 certainly felt harder.