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Opinion | Imaginary club ideas that should actually exist

Opinion | Imaginary club ideas that should actually exist

Swastee Regmi, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Each year during Get On Board Day, we encounter the usual lineup of organizations. While many of them are enriching and valuable, there is something missing — clubs that speak to the oddly specific interests...

Opinion | Bring back kinkshaming

Opinion | Bring back kinkshaming

Gabrielle Gunter, Contributing Columnist April 6, 2025

Kinkshaming is the act of shaming someone for their kinks, sexual practices or fantasies that are unconventional in wider society, such as BDSM or ageplay. Many say kinkshaming is out of fashion and that...

Opinion | Less is more: The case for knowing less about the people around us

Opinion | Less is more: The case for knowing less about the people around us

Ella Seaton, Staff Columnist April 6, 2025

For years, my Snapchat private story has served as a platform for me to share my best, worst and most  embarrassing moments. The internet has turned us all into full-time influencers, whether it’s for...

Opinion | Streaming services are failing us

Opinion | Streaming services are failing us

Elizabeth Blackwood, Contributing Columnist April 2, 2025

There always seems to be immense buildup and intensity surrounding the upcoming release of popular straight-to-streaming television shows. Take Netflix’s “Stranger Things” for instance, which is...

Opinion | When tragedy becomes entertainment: The real harm behind true crime

Opinion | When tragedy becomes entertainment: The real harm behind true crime

Abbie Allison, Contributing Columnist March 30, 2025

On February 13, 2017, 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail in the small town of Delphi, Indiana, intent on spending the day off from school...

Opinion | Why do I know what kind of sandwich I am?

Opinion | Why do I know what kind of sandwich I am?

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist March 30, 2025

A few days after deactivating Instagram to avoid doomscrolling, I found myself trapped in another media sensation: taking Buzzfeed quizzes. From what kind of sandwich I am to what my choice of chicken...

Opinion | The perils of class registration

Opinion | The perils of class registration

Ella Seaton, Staff Columnist March 26, 2025

Following the spring break, the time between midterms and finals can feel like a mad dash for students. Between studying for finals, searching for summer jobs and applying for internships, class registration...

Opinion | Got to study? Go to a coffee house

Opinion | Got to study? Go to a coffee house

Matthew Merino, Contributing Columnist March 26, 2025

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the United States, with coffee shops carrying large cultural significance. According to Statista,  72.9% of American consumers drink coffee every day. In...

Opinion | They just don’t make music like they used to

Opinion | They just don’t make music like they used to

Abby Cope, Opinion Editor March 26, 2025

My first ever electronic device was a first-generation iPod touch handed down from my older brother to me when I was 11. It couldn’t text, take pictures or even call — but it could play music. I was...

Opinion | Is Peanut Butter soup? A debate between my roommates

Opinion | Is Peanut Butter soup? A debate between my roommates

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist March 23, 2025

My roommates often organize events we call "presentation nights" in our dorm, where a few people give presentations on topics they’re passionate about — topics such as the best parking lots, favorite...

B. B. Comer Hall is located near the Student Center, and is the home to UA's international programs, as well as many foreign language classes.

Opinion | Learning a language to access the world

Matthew Merino, Contributing Columnist March 23, 2025

In today’s globalized world, learning more languages can be extremely useful. Learning how to communicate, read and understand another language can introduce someone into an entire new world. Roughly...

Opinion | A food heist to remember: Spring break diaries

Opinion | A food heist to remember: Spring break diaries

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist March 19, 2025

When I checked Lakeside Dining’s menu the week before spring break, I somehow missed the tiny detail that the dining hall was shutting down for the entire break. Usually, I stock up on food even when...