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February 10, 2022

What’s the Rush? Thinking Twice About Speeding

By Cathrine Badillo How many times a day are you rushing to get out the door, finish an assignment, or get to your next class? As a college student, these are everyday struggles. Allowing yourself to be five minutes late could be the difference between making it to your next class or ending up in […]

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October 12, 2021

Party Season is Upon Us: Pack A Mocktail

By Cathrine Badillo Fall is upon us! When I think of fall, I think spooky vibes, trips to the pumpkin patch, football games/tailgating, and Halloween parties. Although some of these activities might include the consumption of alcohol, you can still be a part of the fun while staying sober. This National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, […]

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August 30, 2021

The Impact of COVID-19 on Traffic Safety

By Catherine Badillo How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your life? Virtual school? Canceled vacations? Desperate need for any sort of social interaction? Well, I think we can all agree that changes to what was our “normal life” were necessary in order to figure out how to navigate through these unprecedented times. One area COVID-19 […]

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March 2, 2021

Safe for Spring Break

This year, Spring Break might look different, but it’s still important to remember to drink responsibly and to always drive sober. Watch this special message from Catherine Badillo that details what you can do to stay safe. By Catherine Badillo Catherine Badillo is a student at the University of Houston majoring in American Sign Language […]

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November 18, 2020

Form Healthy Habits Now

By Caitlyn Cristina It is getting to that point in the year where students are staying up later and later to study or work on schoolwork. Midterms and finals are right around the corner and a healthy sleeping schedule seems impossible. However, when the weekend starts, it’s time to cut loose and have some fun while possibly having […]

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November 11, 2020

College Students, Traffic Safety Professionals Attend Virtual 2020 U in the Driver Seat Symposium

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) U in the Driver Seat (UDS) education and outreach program held its virtual 2020 UDS Symposium Oct. 7–9. Now in its eighth year, the symposium raises awareness about the leading cause of death for young adults ages 18–25 — traffic crashes. This year’s theme was “recharge to save lives on our […]

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