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OPINION

In response to ‘Wilson reminds us to daydream’

Letter to the Editor October 2, 2012

In regards to Sophia Fazal’s article in late September on rubbing elbows with rock star, E.O. Wilson: I, too, have had the great fortune of reading his book “The Creation,” which has created a spark...

Write-in Republican candidate Ron Paul, write off more war

Henry Downes October 1, 2012

My generation has known nothing but war. We’ve grown up expecting to see updated body counts in the newspapers every day for over a decade. Who was killed today? Where was he from? Declaring war and...

Healthier choices should be made more convenient for UA students

Mary Sellers Shaw October 1, 2012

All of my friends recently seem to have gotten into those health apps that are out there now. You know, the ones where you type in what you’ve eaten that day and it tells you how many calories you’ve...

Continuing the campus health care conversation

Tarif Haque October 1, 2012

Several weeks ago, I pointed out the merits of the Affordable Care Act and suggested health care is a natural right. I argued our nation should level the playing field for those who cannot afford health...

Tuscaloosa’s nightlife forces earlier nights, less profit

Lucy Cheseldine October 1, 2012

After reading an article in the New York Times entitled “Last Call for College Bars,” I was struck by the closing gap in the differences between British and American night life. Courtney Rubin, the...

Affordable Care Act fails to ensure choice

Tray Smith September 30, 2012

Last week, we highlighted how the Affordable Care Act will increase health care costs for young adults and falls short of the president’s original goal of reducing health care costs. While we suggested...

Grey’s Anatomy ending results in dramatic outcry

Tori Lee September 30, 2012

Last Thursday “Grey’s Anatomy” officially killed off two of its most beloved characters and left others scattered across the country or bedridden. If this is a surprise because you haven’t caught...

Proposed Tuscaloosa business ban would be a gross outreach for city

SoRelle Wyckoff September 30, 2012

The Tuscaloosa City Council is currently considering a moratorium banning certain businesses from operating within the Tuscaloosa City limits. Among these business types are tattoo parlors, tobacco shops,...

Scholarship stacking makes UA more successful at recruiting top students

Brad Tipper September 30, 2012

As our high school careers were coming to a close, all of us shared a somewhat similar experience of selecting what school would become our new home a few short months after our impending graduation. There...

Environmentalism not altruistic

Kyle Davis September 26, 2012

I’m not writing this to appeal to flower children, green thumbs, habitual recyclers or conservation advocates. They already respect their relationship with nature, and quite frankly I’ve got no beef...

Crimson Ride drivers should be more considerate

Amber Patterson September 26, 2012

The Crimson Ride transportation system is a great resource for students, both those who live on campus and those who commute. The addition of the new Crimson Express route has become absolutely vital for...

Wilson reminds us to daydream, ‘soldier on’

Sophia Fazal September 26, 2012

We took our seats at the cool dark lab tables, and I began to get even more anxious. There were only about 10 of us in the room and among such royalty at that. Thanks to Dr. Christopher Lynn and his Human...