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With roots in racism, 'Eyes of Texas' should be banned. So why isn't Texas listening to its Black students?

Traditions can be wonderful things. Family members opening one gift each on Christmas Eve, using the servingware passed down for generations at Thanksgiving dinner, sorority members gathering at their alma mater every year — they’re things that bind us together.

But some traditions aren’t as warm and welcoming as others.

The University of Texas seems to have a growing problem on its hands when it comes to the school song, “The Eyes of Texas.” What began early in the summer as a renewed movement by Longhorn athletes to do away with the song has spread beyond athletics and, not surprisingly, has led to something of a power struggle between the athletics director and football coach Tom Herman.