The Texas Orator is a multi-partisan, peer-reviewed political publication at the University of Texas. We value thorough analysis in our articles and strive to protect the ideals of free speech and unhindered access to information on campus and nationwide. We seek to keep the student body informed of the implications of ever-changing political climates, both domestically and abroad, from a range of voices and perspectives. We have been indexed as scholarly literature by the UT Libraries and by UT Undergraduate Studies. We publish daily online during the semester on a range of topics, including culture, arts, philosophy, domestic affairs, and foreign affairs, and publish an annual journal as well.

We are currently accepting applications for staff writers, guest writers, copy editors, photojournalists, graphic designers, satirists, cartoonists, and more for the Spring 2021 semester!

Apply here by February 17th. If interested in other positions, email thetexasorator@gmail.com.

Check out our Facebook page for upcoming recruitment events — info sessions and meet and greets — and their respective Zoom links.

Calling all writers and especially artists!

Prickly Magazine is looking for fresh talent to join our team to put out our third issue for the Spring!  Build your portfolio, get helpful feedback from a team of passionate artists and writers, and join our family. 

Prickly is the only magazine on campus that incorporates animated art with creative writing. Every semester we publish an online body of work in addition to a physical magazine. If you get as pumped about expression and believe a little creative vision can make the world 10x more colorful, submit your application! 

Check out our works from Fall 2020 here: bit.ly/PricklyMag

Apply here: bit.ly/ApplyPrickly

For questions, contact us at pricklymagazine@gmail.com

If you’re interested in learning how to meditate or are an experienced meditator yourself, you should join the UT Meditation Club!

We meet every Sunday at 2:45pm (CT) using the Zoom link below. We meditate for about 20-30 minutes and then have an optional discussion. We focus on mindfulness meditation but like to mix up the style and length of meditation each week in order to broaden our practices. In the future, we also hope to have guest speakers, go on meditation retreats, and engage in mindful community service. The club is low stress and high reward. Meet new people and make an investment in your mental wellbeing! Beginners welcome!

Membership Form: https://forms.gle/3mpUhYhZKPyVdB3DA

Zoom link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/94800596558

Nathan Silverstein, a Polish American student and member of LAH 2024, is starting a UT Polish Club! In all, the UT Polish Club will be a great way to meet fellow Longhorns, eat amazing food, and learn about Poland’s rich culture.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill out this short Google Form and you will get more details soon. Please note: EVERYONE is welcome, whether you are Polish or not!

Also, since this is a new club, many officer positions will be available, including as high as Vice President!

UT Polish Club [virtual] activities include:

• Guest speakers
• Discussing Polish politics and current events
• Celebrating Polish holidays and traditions
• Polish movie nights
• Polish sporting-event watch parties
• Polish TV show clubs
• Polish book clubs
• Learning about Polish history
• Practicing speaking (or learning) Polish!

Some ideas for when the pandemic is over are:

• Cooking delicious Polish food together (pierogis, cheesecake, and doughnuts, oh my!)
• Attending Polish community events (like Austin’s Bigos Cook-Off, the Austin Polish Film Festival, and visiting Panna Maria (the first Polish settlement in Texas and in the U.S. in general))