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Courtside Conversations: Benjamin Yu ’24

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2023
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In their full runway outfits, (from left) Audrey Lee 25, Olivia Lucy Teets, 25, Fashion Design teacher Ms. Judy Chance, and Xueying Lili Yang pose for a photo. All three girls made it to Austin Fashion Week by getting in the top 10 in a previous runway show held by Shop LC. [I like my students] creativity and how they can look at a fabric and make it their own, Ms. Chance said.
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Standing together before their dance began, Gods Menu performers pose, setting the tone of the dance. K-pop Club members rehearsed for six weeks for their second to last performance, the Spring Showcase, offering ample opportunities to perfect their choreography. I was excited to dance with complex group formations and movements, dancer Ninju Prem 25 said.
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Posing with his camera, Mr.Youn prepares to photograph the eclipse. A rare scientific occurrence, this was the first time Mr. Youn had attempted to photograph a total eclipse. Honestly, I wasnt even photographing it, I was just experiencing it,” Mr. Youn said. “You know, we built it up and the anticipation was incredibly high, but experiencing it was cooler than I anticipated.”
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UT representative Patrick Patterson describes the importance of teaching kids to be academically honest from an early age. He was one of three UT representatives speaking at the academic integrity seminar on Thursday, March 22. What you have to do as a community is get together with the administration, Patterson said. Create your own honor code. Involve as many folks and kids and adults, as many as possible. Create that honor code and stick to it.
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A topic of immense interest and controversy, the banning of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) programs has attracted much attention, especially at the University of Texas at Austin. Numerous students have argued that DEI programs not only foster diversity, but also promote a creative learning environment.
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Texas House Bill 598 was passed on May 24, 2023 and prevents convicted animal abusers from owning an animal for five years. The bill currently acts as a precedent, opening up future implications for further legal action against animal abusers.
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After doing her work, Payton Vopat 26 uses her phone. While educators often believe phones have a strictly negative effect on students, many students see it as a way to spend their free time.
Phone Bans Elicit Divisive Reaction
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While her partner cuts the mink using scissors, Joan Amalraj 27 helps by holding back flaps of skin. Most club members worked in pairs to dissect their specimens.
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In preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse, Austin resident Erik Schlanger practices using solar eclipse glasses. Those planning to observe the total eclipse have been encouraged to use these special shaded lenses to protect their eyesight from the suns harsh rays.
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About the Contributors
Shreya Selvaraju
Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief
Class of 2024 Beyond an ardent adoration of the written word, my passion for Student Press stems from how my role invariably enables me to remain acutely engaged with my community — facilitating the ability to garner a multimodal understanding of those around me. Supplementing my passion for writing, my interests skew toward art, film, and literature. When I'm not in the newsroom, you can find me hunching over tables in pursuit of the perfect food photo, meticulously curating playlists, and adding to an ever-expanding sticker collection. 
Hadley Norris
Hadley Norris, Graphics Editor
Class of 2024 I look forward to designing graphics this year, you can always find me in the caption :)
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