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...

Last weekend marked yet another historic day in America’s ever-filling calendar of commemorations and public holidays. A calendar that, if one isn’t too careful, will leave no time for reflection and...

Since I have been a student at Alabama, I have become accustomed to change and growth. Construction on campus has been constant, the student body has expanded dramatically and our football team has built...

Despite its widespread use, no term epitomizes what it means to be an American like the American Dream. People and politicians alike have tried to define it but all seem to come up short. One of the more...

Tradition is a beautiful word that evokes fond memories of past customs and reminds me of established rituals that I partake in every day. Traditions stir pride within those striving to continue them....