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This Ain"t Texas (University of Texas at Austin Protests)

 All eyes are on the University of Texas as tensions increase between students who do not support the USA's involvement in the Israeli war against Palestine. The campus protests initially began on Wednesday, April 24th, when hundreds of students walked out of class and on to the South Lawn on campus. "The University of Texas has a long history of peaceful student protests and free speech and expression", the University states. The peaceful protests quickly turned physical after law enforcement started warning students to dispurse. Although State Trooper's told students to leave, State Troopers also barricaded the exit, which has parents questioning law enforcements intentions. Arrests began shortly after the confusing and almost hypocritical dispursement demands were made, including the arrest of a Fox photographer. As of 9pm on Wednesday night, a reported 57 arrests were made. Students who have been arrested and since released claim they are receiving a 365 day ban f...

Caitlyn Clark

Number one draft pick Caitlin Clark has sparked discussions about wage parity and equality in sports contracts. While there’s a notable contract offer from the Indiana Fever this month, much of the public discourse has contrasted the vast differences between NBA and WNBA contracts. This article aims not to decipher which side of the argument to endorse but to present an objective view of the contrasting salaries to allow the audience to form their own opinions. Just how equitable is Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Rookie Contract? The Indiana Fever reportedly offered a standard rookie salary aligned with the WNBA’s structured salary system. This contrasts sharply with NBA rookie contracts, where, for example, the top draft pick for the 2023-2024 season is projected to receive a starting salary of around $10.1 million, increasing each subsequent year, with the possibility of a 26.1% raise in the third year and a 40% qualifying offer after the fourth year. This setup in the NBA contrasts with the W...