As I was sitting in a classroom in Edinburgh, Scotland, my class began to discuss the issue of race in literature. When asked whether racial issues are still relevant today, a Scottish classmate replied,...

In response to "UA: Million Dollar Band, AU: $11 Million Band" As a former member of the Million Dollar Band, I marched for four and a half years and completely understand where the current member who...

Last year, Mississippi and Wisconsin passed laws that allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons on college campuses. Similar measures are now being considered in Texas and Arkansas, as policymakers...

While driving to class the other day, I heard an interesting conversation on the radio. It was comprised of two questions. First, what were the listeners’ thoughts on women leaving the house without...

I am a National Merit Finalist. The University of Alabama gave me the laptop I’m writing this article on, pays for my tuition, room and board, and will pay me $6,000 over four years in additional stipends....

Almost four years ago I was witness to one of the most incredible examples of democracy in action this campus has witnessed in over 40 years. Kendra Key ran for president of the Student Government Association...

The college experience includes almost everything, ranging from the agonizing boredom of seemingly being the only person in town over Thanksgiving break, to getting the opportunity to meet and listen to...

Being in college and a young adult that has only been on her own for two years, I have come to realize that about 75 percent of the time I am completely broke, or at least pretty close to it. Money is...

Being on a college budget is hard. Between the necessities – books, food, gas, etc. – and the not-so-necessary, it can be hard to keep control of yourself and your money. I recently discovered that...

Last week the Pentagon announced a decision to allow women to officially fill combat roles. In a wonderful case of euphemism, women were previously allowed to be “attached” to combat units but not...