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Opinion | The US can have both clean air and a thriving economy

Hannah Shedd, Contributing Columnist August 3, 2022

On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Congress did not provide enough authority to the Environmental Protection Agency  under the Clean Air Act. This decision wrapped up a controversial...

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Volunteering at Animal Shelters is Good for Your Own Health

Sarah Cosner, Contributing Columnist July 27, 2022

The bonds that we form with our pets are often inseparable. We love our pets like family, as they are a source of comfort in times of need. Pets can also teach us valuable life lessons, such as patience...

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Dining Dollars Should Be Transferable

Nathan Brown, Contributing Columnist July 20, 2022

On-campus dining is a daily activity for thousands of students across The University of Alabama’s campus. The simple tap of an ACT Card uses Dining Dollars or Bama Cash in place of real money. With a...

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Alabama’s 2022 Elections: A Familiar Farce

Carson Lott, Contributing Columnist July 20, 2022

Midterm elections are this year, and in Alabama, races for the House, Senate and Governor are already well underway. Nearly every form of media is pulverized with belligerent campaign advertisements from...

Alabama State Parks are Vital to Alabama’s Economy and Biodiversity

Alabama State Parks are Vital to Alabama’s Economy and Biodiversity

Hannah Shedd, Contributing Columnist July 6, 2022

Alabama State Parks are essential in maintaining Alabama’s biodiversity and recreational areas, but they are constantly threatened by funding issues. The Alabama State Parks system began its work...

Opinion | Banning Abortion is About Power, Not Life

Opinion | Banning Abortion is About Power, Not Life

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist July 6, 2022

The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States is catastrophic, if unsurprising. In early May, an original draft opinion was leaked suggesting that abortion rights were...

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It’s Time to Expand Alabama’s Funding for Home and Community Based Services

Cole Adams, Guest Columnist June 29, 2022

When Nick Dupree sued Alabama’s Medicaid Agency, his goal was simple yet profound: to remain in his home while receiving the care he needed to survive. Nick was born with a rare, severe neuromuscular...

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Upcoming Legal Disputes Could Change the Future of College Sports

Justin McCleskey, Opinions Editor June 22, 2022

Bryant-Denny Stadium will be a charged environment when Texas A&M rolls in on October 8. Of course, there’s the normal firepower of two powerful football programs coupled with the Aggies’ late...

Opinion: Juneteenth is an acknowledgment and a celebration

Opinion: Juneteenth is an acknowledgment and a celebration

Victor Hagan, Contributing Columnist June 19, 2022

In 2021, the United States declared a new federal holiday, Juneteenth, to celebrate the day all enslaved Americans were officially declared free. The holiday has been acknowledged and celebrated by Black...

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Opinion | The pandemic revitalized Tuscaloosa’s music scene

Sky Dunn, Contributing Columnist June 15, 2022

When COVID-19 first struck, our lives and reality as we knew it were flipped upside down. In many ways, the pandemic exposed our communities weaknesses, but it also allowed for growth and unity. As individuals...

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Accountability: Protecting Alabama’s Waterways

Justin McCleskey, Opinions Editor June 8, 2022

Just over three years ago, piles of dead fish lined the edges of the Black Warrior River. A sign of its uninhabitable conditions, 200,000 fish and other wildlife were killed as the water carried a sheen...

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Opinion | It’s Time to Take on Alabama’s Draconian Anti-Trans Laws

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist June 1, 2022

In May, Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law which “makes it a felony to provide gender-affirming medical treatment to transgender youth” in Alabama, according to NBC News. Currently, the law bans...