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OPINION

A crowd lines up to get into Twelve 25 on the Strip in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Opinion | Tuscaloosa’s Overcrowding Guidelines May Accelerate the Problem 

Alden Wiygul, Contributing Columnist September 28, 2022

With football season in full swing, Tuscaloosa is at its peak. While it creates perfect consumer conditions for flocks of fans, businesses are left dealing with crowds of patrons that exceed their occupancy...

Spend time outside in Tuscaloosa and reap the benefits 

Spend time outside in Tuscaloosa and reap the benefits 

Hannah Shedd, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2022

Fall is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the outdoor recreational areas that Tuscaloosa has to offer. As the weather begins to cool and the leaves begin to change, spending time outside becomes...

It’s never too late to join a student organization

It’s never too late to join a student organization

Tristan Waldrop, Contributing Columnist September 21, 2022

Following this semester’s Get On Board Day on Aug. 30, it is important to remind students of the benefits associated with joining a student organization. Especially for first- and second-year students,...

Students can struggle with the student loan process.

Student loan debt relief: Is it enough and is it fair?

Shanaya Daughtrey, Contributing Columnist September 21, 2022

On Aug. 24, President Joe Biden announced his three-part plan on student loan debt forgiveness, following through on a promise that was made during his presidential campaign. The comprehensive three-part...

A photo of a study abroad group in a foreign country, going on what looks to be a hike in a somewhat tropical area. They have colorful coats.

Opinion | Making study abroad accessible for in-state students

Carson Lott, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2022

Studying abroad is one of the most exciting and adventurous things a college student can do. In fact, it’s highly encouraged at The University of Alabama. The Education Abroad office, located within...

Three SGA members sit side by side at a table.

Improving Accessibility in SGA

Justin McCleskey, Opinions Editor September 14, 2022

The Student Government Association has reached a critical impasse, and student accessibility hangs in the midst. Several recent actions, from the legislative to the judicial branch, have major impacts...

Students should pay attention to Alabama’s record coal mine strikes 

Students should pay attention to Alabama’s record coal mine strikes 

Alex Brewbaker, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2022

The term “redneck” is a common identifier in the South to describe someone as dirty, classless or dumb. While it is often used jokingly or in a derogatory manner, the label stems from hard labor and...

Opinion | UA Owes More to Students and Our Organizations

Opinion | UA Owes More to Students and Our Organizations

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist September 7, 2022

In October 2021, the University of Alabama Equestrian Club created a GoFundMe campaign to stay afloat after being demoted from a varsity sport to a club sport in March 2020 — despite 22,000 petition...

A photo of 16 men in black robes and hoods reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan, embroidered with Theta Nu Epsilon, the 'official' name of The Machine.

Students Should Watch the Machine Documentary

Justin McCleskey, Opinions Editor August 31, 2022

On Aug. 27, Becky Beamer unveiled her new documentary, “Machine: Vivat Apparatus,” at the Sidewalk Film Festival. Seven years in the making, Beamer’s documentary outlines the history of the Machine,...

Sororities Can Benefit from One-Party Recording Laws

Sororities Can Benefit from One-Party Recording Laws

Sarah Cosner, Contributing Columnist August 28, 2022

During the recent panhellenic sorority recruitment process at The University of Alabama, rumors were sparked about the possibility of potential new members secretly recording their conversations for a...

Parking problems: Improving campus accessibility for commuting students

Parking problems: Improving campus accessibility for commuting students

Victor Hagan and Alex Jobin August 24, 2022

Some things are a constant at The University of Alabama. Alabama football head coach Nick Saban will always lead a dominant team, students will always flood Gorgas Library during finals week and campus...

What UA’s New Electric Bus Grants Could Mean for West Alabama

What UA’s New Electric Bus Grants Could Mean for West Alabama

Justin McCleskey, Opinions Editor August 21, 2022

On Aug. 16,  Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that The University of Alabama would receive a $7.8 million grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace eight of their diesel buses with new...