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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...

Opinion | In the corners of Asian culture where silence is the loudest

Opinion | In the corners of Asian culture where silence is the loudest

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist March 5, 2025

Ever since I started interacting with my American friends, I learned that our cultures have significant differences. As an international student from Nepal, I’ve always admired the strong sense of unity,...

Opinion | Not all weight loss is created equal

Opinion | Not all weight loss is created equal

Ben Parrack, Contributing Columnist March 2, 2025

Since 1960, the number of U.S. adults who are obese has tripled, and severe obesity has increased by 10 times. Obesity is one of America’s most pressing health issues and has now become a part of our...

Opinion | Professional attire is patriarchal

Opinion | Professional attire is patriarchal

Gabrielle Gunter, Contributing Columnist March 2, 2025

Professional attire exists within the framework of the patriarchy. These dress codes and expectations, such as covering one’s arms or cleavage, operate as a mode of male power over women. What women...

Opinion | Tales of our dorm refrigerator

Opinion | Tales of our dorm refrigerator

Swastee Regmi, Staff Columnist February 26, 2025

Tucked away in the corner of our dorm’s common area stands what should be a simple sight — our shared fridge. A modern appliance designed to preserve food and keep drinks refreshingly cold, it was...