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As the midterm elections approach, “politics” has been a campus buzzword. For some students, voting is not enough to satisfy a deep interest in government and policy. So they turn to campaigns, finding positions as interns or volunteers and working alongside the potential lawmakers they support.

Alexandra Loukas, principal investigator of UT’s Tobacco Research and Evaluation Team, said the FDA's proposed ban on Juuls would be effective at cutting down use by young people.

Democratic senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke has gained a lot of attention from younger voters, but their support may not help him win. 

The Affordable Care Act is no longer constitutional according to State Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is leading a lawsuit at the federal level to repeal the health care law.