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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...

Opinion | We all need someone to advocate for our health

Opinion | We all need someone to advocate for our health

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist March 19, 2025

Over the last few months, I have learned the importance of being your own advocate when it comes to healthcare. However, for many of us, it is hard to be our own advocates. Being away from home often makes...

Opinion | Letter to the Editor: Is speech really free at UA?

Opinion | Letter to the Editor: Is speech really free at UA?

Trenton Buffenbarger, Guest Columnist March 16, 2025

We’ve all seen advertisements for student organizations on our daily commutes through campus, from the half dozen bulletin boards in the ten Hoor lobby to the chalking about upcoming Bible studies or...

Opinion | Rewriting the narrative: Why creative writers should embrace fanfiction

Opinion | Rewriting the narrative: Why creative writers should embrace fanfiction

Abbie Allison, Contributing Columnist March 6, 2025

When you hear the word “fanfiction,” what do you think of? Do you picture the orange gleam of Wattpad stories, the bullet-pointed lists of Tumblr imagines or a carefully filtered search on Archive...