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Opinion | The elusive single genre

Opinion | The elusive single genre

Brynna Mitchner, Guest Columnist January 25, 2023

It’s been a while since I’ve felt so compelled to sit down and write about an album, but something about HARDY’s new album “the mockingbird & THE CROW” stuck with me. The album begins...

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Opinion | The New Deal’s long legacy in Tuscaloosa

Chance Phillips, Contributing Columnist January 22, 2023

In his recent book, Eric Rauchway, professor of history at the University of California, Davis, describes the importance of the New Deal beautifully: “The New Deal matters because we all live in it;...

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Opinion | The dangerous fine print of Alabama’s abortion laws

Mary Claire Wooten, Staff Columnist January 18, 2023

In May 2019, Alabama enacted the Human Life Protection Act, HB314, which created an almost-total ban on abortions in the state. The bill was introduced by Rep. Terri Collins, a Republican representing...

Kanye West performing at a Washington, D.C. show in 2013.

Opinion | How should we react when our favorite art is tainted?

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist January 11, 2023

Kanye West (who now asks to be referred to as “Ye” but by no means deserves the pleasantry) is the most recent, and perhaps most potent, example of why fame and wealth do not equate to morality.  The...

Opinion | Be prepared for tornado season

Opinion | Be prepared for tornado season

Sarah Cosner, Contributing Columnist November 30, 2022

Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous, and in Alabama, they are very common. Peak tornado season lasts from March to May, and another tornado season in Tuscaloosa lasts from November to early December....

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Opinion | Racism has no valid excuse

Victor Hagan, Contributing Columnist November 27, 2022

On Nov. 6, 2022, Sophia Rosing, a now former University of Kentucky student, was caught on camera physically assaulting and hurling racial slurs at Kaylah Spring, a Black student and residence hall desk-clerk....

Opinion | What the midterm results mean

Opinion | What the midterm results mean

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist November 16, 2022

If there was ever any doubt that the United States is deeply polarized, it has been unequivocally dispelled by the midterm elections of 2022. While many races have yet to be called, Republicans have narrowly...

Opinion | UA needs to roll with free football tickets

Opinion | UA needs to roll with free football tickets

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist November 16, 2022

In light of the football season coming to a close, we must address the elephant in the room, and I’m not talking about Big Al. Paying for tickets is not something we should be doing here at the Capstone. “Football...

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Opinion | The University of Alabama needs sleeping pods on campus

Jazmyne Isaac, Contributing Columnist November 13, 2022

There are many students at The University of Alabama who commute from off-campus apartments, meaning they can’t always go home to rest in between classes and frequently spend all day on campus.   It...

Opinion | Bryce Young should sit out the rest of 2022

Opinion | Bryce Young should sit out the rest of 2022

Adam Baranovsky, Contributing Writer November 11, 2022

After a heartbreaking loss to LSU on Saturday, marking its second loss of the season, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team is left searching for answers as to what happened.  After being ranked No....

Opinion | McLure Library matters

Opinion | McLure Library matters

Mary Claire Wooten, Staff Columnist November 9, 2022

In 1939, The University of Alabama finished the construction of its first designated library. Nestled towards the rear of the Quad and aligned with Denny Chimes, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library is a haven...

Opinion: UA should publicize grade distribution data

Opinion: UA should publicize grade distribution data

Justin McCleskey, Newsletter Editor November 9, 2022

Course registration can make or break a semester. While students decide which courses they should take, feedback in the registration process helps to make informed decisions. More resources simplify that...