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OPINION

We can all do more for the environment

We can all do more for the environment

Katie Schafer October 13, 2016

College is a time for students to learn many new things they may not have experienced under their 
parents’ roof, like pulling all-nighters and getting to class on time. A 
student’s education...

Every student can do more to improve mental health

Every student can do more to improve mental health

Jinnie Christensen October 12, 2016

As suicide prevention month and the University’s Student Government Association’s “End the Stigma” week come to an end, mental health deserves to remain the center of attention. UA sorority, Kappa...

A lack of humanity breeds stress

A lack of humanity breeds stress

Sarah Howard October 11, 2016

This past week I was stressed out. Two weeks before that, I was stressed out. The week before that, well I’m sure you can see the pattern by now. As college students we tend to put ourselves under a...

Sexism is still very apparent in our society

Sexism is still very apparent in our society

Chandler Gory October 10, 2016

Intramural soccer is a great way to get outside, have some fun with friends and get in some exercise. It’s low-key, no-pressure fun. And you want to know the best part? My weak woman legs get me two...

Exercise your democratic right by voting in the upcoming election

Exercise your democratic right by voting in the upcoming election

Braden Morell October 7, 2016

Unless you’ve been living under a rock deep inside a cave, you know that Election Day is a month away. On Nov. 8, millions of Americans will go to the polls to completely uproot the government as we...

Islam should be taught in schools

Islam should be taught in schools

Nakia Moore October 7, 2016

Recently in the news, controversy ensued in the Tennessee Public School System over a proposal to cut Islam from school curriculums. The thought of students "forced" to learn Islamic culture and history...

The elimination of fall break takes away from out-of-state students going home

The elimination of fall break takes away from out-of-state students going home

Lauren Deutsch October 6, 2016

Now that we have safely made it to October, fall break is on my mind. My family lives in Pennsylvania, and this will be my first trip home to see them since May. Fall break comes at the perfect point in...

UA should collect cans of food for students who need it

UA should collect cans of food for students who need it

Amelia Putnam October 6, 2016

Fall is my favorite season for a lot of different reasons. I love the weather, the season change and all of the holidays. However, what I love most about fall is the Iron Bowl at the end of November, and...

Our View: Sit or stand, this is about respect

Our View: Sit or stand, this is about respect

CW Editorial Board October 6, 2016

Well UA, it’s been a week.Since Saturday’s #bamasits protest, social media has been rife with debate regarding the U.S. national anthem. Bryant-Denny is far from the first stadium to see a Kaepernick-inspired...

Vote for what matters

Vote for what matters

October 5, 2016

Close your eyes. close them. You’re home.Whoever or whatever you envisioned in those brief seconds is what’s at stake next month in the 2016 General Election. When I think of “home,” I imagine...

Police should focus on more important issues

Police should focus on more important issues

Anna Wood October 4, 2016

A few days ago, I came back to my car where a parking citation from the City of Tuscaloosa was awaiting me. I was parked partially on a yellow curb on campus, so I deserved it I suppose.I understand laws...

UA should be a Styrofoam-free campus

UA should be a Styrofoam-free campus

Ryan Anderson October 4, 2016

This week in the SGA Senate R-15-16, a resolution to discourage the use of Styrofoam, did not pass. Styrofoam, a material made from Styrene, is one of the most harmful materials for the environment as...