Do I want a drink because I’m looking for a job, or am I looking for a job because I want a drink? The school year is winding down. April presents itself with graduation, the last paper, the final column...

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I have a 12:15 class where my teacher takes attendance every day. Each class that I miss comes out in a deduction of my final grade and, as wretched as it sounds, I wouldn’t...

The campus of the University of Alabama is rife with divisions. We divide ourselves based on race — from our fraternities and sororities to the tables in the dining halls; we split along the lines of...

When I came to the University of Alabama, it was hard to adjust to college academic standards. I would find myself rushing to class, missing homework and cramming late into the night for exams. I found...

In the 2011 film "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," a group of British intelligence officials share insignificant secrets with a Soviet diplomat in London in turn for more meaningful information he provides...

By (Person) You know what really grinds my gears? Those (subject) teachers. (subject) teachers with all those (adjective) classes, jumping around there in (campus building), half-(adjective) with your...

On March 5, 2012, Invisible Children, a California-based nonprofit organization, released the most viral video in Internet history. The video, titled “KONY 2012,” had more than 80 million hits within...

Dear Mr. Santorum, As you approach the final days of your campaign to set American culture back several decades, I can only express my absolute gratitude, joy and relief that you will soon have your time...

On Tuesday, when Twitter blew up about a University of Alabama student getting hit by a car, the immediate reaction was worry and compassion. But eventually, as the story spread, I witnessed unsurprised...

Lakeside Dining Hall sucks. That's not just me calling them out; it's a running campus joke mentioned by all those with a meal plan, even making its foray onto Bama Memes. In fact, according to a lot...

A few weeks ago, 60 Minutes aired a feature on a nonprofit organization called Khan Academy. Its mission statement is bold: “A free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.” As a website, KhanAcademy.org...

The time has come and almost gone again. Brackets were filled, fingers were crossed, and all chaos ensued. Over six million brackets were filled in the ESPN Tournament Challenge, and over six million of...