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OPINION

 Bama Stuff on the Strip

Opinion | Don’t hire if you can’t accommodate college students

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist October 8, 2023

If you’re like me, you might have a full-time or part-time job to pay your rent and bills, as well as to buy necessities or drinks during nights out.  Being able to balance a full course load and...

Opinion | Why hair discrimination is still a problem

Opinion | Why hair discrimination is still a problem

Angel Scales, Contributing Columnist October 4, 2023

Hairstyles such as braids and dreadlocks are deemed protective because they serve as a shield from any potential damage the hair can endure. They are also seen as a form of self-expression. Black hair...

Opinion | It’s time for the GOP field to clear

Opinion | It’s time for the GOP field to clear

John Armstrong, Contributing Columnist October 4, 2023

This past Wednesday, the second GOP debate aired on Fox News, with seven qualifying candidates attempting to sway voters in their favor. I watched the debate from a laptop in my dorm room, and through...

Opinion | Emptying the shelves: A look into banned book week

Opinion | Emptying the shelves: A look into banned book week

Abby Cope, Contributing Columnist October 1, 2023

Banned Books Week is celebrated annually in early October, and this year, from Oct. 1-7, a weeklong commemoration of silenced authors around the world, shedding light on a subject so frequently left in...

SGA sign outside of its office located in the Student Center.

Opinion | AMP students interested in SGA deserve more flexibility

Chance Phillips and Alex Jobin October 1, 2023

There are two universities at the Capstone. One provides undergraduate students with the higher education needed in today’s professional world, while the other serves graduate students seeking advanced...

Opinion | Students shouldn’t be charged extra for facilities

Opinion | Students shouldn’t be charged extra for facilities

Mary Claire Wooten, Staff Columnist September 27, 2023

Editor's note (9/29/23): A link was added to clarify information regarding the theater and dance department's venue and studio usage policy.  There are hundreds of thousands of moving parts on campus...

Opinion | I deleted TikTok for a year, here’s what happened

Opinion | I deleted TikTok for a year, here’s what happened

Elle Standish, Contributing Columnist September 27, 2023

A year ago, I deleted TikTok.  A whole entire year. My TikTok sobriety was not something I thought would be super impactful, other than the fact that it saves me data, but I found an appreciation...

The Masters of Public Administration is housed in Ten Hoor Hall

Opinion | The MPA isn’t enough. Let undergraduates major in public administration

Chance Phillips, Contributing Columnist September 24, 2023

You can get a master’s in public administration at The University of Alabama, but you can’t get a bachelor’s in public administration. If you want to show potential employers that you spent years...

Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (#3) runs the ball against USF at Raymond James Stadium on Sep. 16.

People are overreacting to No. 13 Alabama football’s rough start

JD Zasa, Contributing Writer September 21, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 9, the then-No.11 Texas Longhorns traveled to Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide. With the eyes of the college football world on Tuscaloosa, the Longhorns...

Mike Pence during his visit to campus on April 11, 2023.

Opinion | Calls for term limits are undemocratic and counterproductive

Chance Phillips, Contributing Columnist September 20, 2023

America is a gerontocracy. According to Pew Research Center, the median voting House member is 57.9 years old and the median senator is 65.3 years old. President Joe Biden is 80, and if he’s reelected...

Opinion | Is an accelerated master’s degree worth it?

Opinion | Is an accelerated master’s degree worth it?

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist September 20, 2023

In an increasingly competitive job market, more and more students are pursuing master’s degrees to set themselves apart. According to Forbes, obtaining your master’s has been shown to increase employment...

Opinion | Women’s safety: Prioritizing prevention over reaction

Opinion | Women’s safety: Prioritizing prevention over reaction

Amanda Dunlap, Contributing Columnist September 20, 2023

Over the past few years, women have increasingly spoken out about experiencing situations where they have felt unsafe, and awareness surrounding the general topic of our protection has risen. According...