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Posts by Raul Lopez:
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- Opinions
Opinion: AR-15s: An epidemic of easy accessiblity to military grade weapons
AR-15s are typically the weapon of choice for mass shootings over the last two decades. It is a weapon that mangles whatever part of the body its bullet hits. Full Story » -
- Opinions
Viewpoint: “I am Vanessa Guillén” reopens conversation about military’s response to sexual violence
More than two years after the murder of Vanessa Guillén, the woman who helped dispose of her body has pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements and Full Story » -
- Campus
SGA passes resolution in attempt to emphasize importance of Student Counseling Center resources
The Texas A&M University-San Antonio Student Government Association passed the “Counseling Conservation Act of 2022” on Nov. 2. The act requests reconsideration of the Student Counseling Center resources from Full Story » -
- Opinions
Viewpoint: What does it take to get rid of AR-15’s?
We live in a society that has normalized — and politicized — mass shootings and intolerance. Thoughts and prayers flood every social media channel but the repetitiveness is getting Full Story » -
- Arts & Entertainment
REVIEW: Steve Lacy takes over Austin in ‘Give You The World’ tour
On Oct. 27, Compton’s own Steve Lacy electrified Austin during the 17th stop on his “Give You The World” tour. Lacy has seen his career rise to mainstream success Full Story » -
- Arts & Entertainment
Viewpoint: Kanye West throws dirt on his own legacy
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has made headlines for weeks for behavior ranging from antisemitic comments to false statements about George Floyd’s death and his decision to highlight Full Story »
