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Opinion | How HB 129 could dismantle voter suppression

Opinion | How HB 129 could dismantle voter suppression

UA Vote Everywhere March 21, 2021
Why it’s time to end the current practice of driver’s license suspension. 
Dr. Seuss isn’t cancelled. Capitalism won’t let that happen.

Dr. Seuss isn’t cancelled. Capitalism won’t let that happen.

Tara Fischer, Contributing Writer March 21, 2021

In a society consumed by so-called “cancel culture,” anyone can fall victim to harsh criticism. The latest victim, according to many conservative commentators, is beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.  But...

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Josh’s View | So I guess we’re debating plastic potatoes now

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 17, 2021
The Potato Head toy line is just a cog in the machine of consumer products changing its standards in a more tolerant world. But what does this mean for classic toy fans?
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Josh’s View | Why The Muppet Show’s new content warnings are a good move

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 17, 2021
DisneyPlus is housing yet another jewel on its streaming library. But a new feature has some fans in a tizzy.
Josh’s View | Why a recent Time article left some scratching their ignorant heads

Josh’s View | Why a recent Time article left some scratching their ignorant heads

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 17, 2021

Elliot Page’s recent interview and cover shoot for Time Magazine has led to a frenzy of support and ignorant rhetoric spewed at the Nova Scotian actor within hours of its announcement. Page is an...

Opinion | Gov. Ivey, stop choosing profit over people

Opinion | Gov. Ivey, stop choosing profit over people

Anna Beth Peters, Guest Columnist March 17, 2021

If you have been paying even a sliver of attention, you know that Alabama has a prison problem. If you haven’t been paying attention, now is the time to start.  In 2019, the United States Department...

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Review | This 2020 rap album will age like fine wine

Alex Jobin, Contributing Columnist March 10, 2021
Music recommendation alert! One opinions columnist is here to say that there's one album you may have missed in 2020, and it only gets better with every listen.
Opinion | Creativity is the cure

Opinion | Creativity is the cure

Tucker Legerski | @TuckerLegerski, Contributing Columnist March 10, 2021

In the parking lot adjacent to Tuscaloosa’s local hospital, my car hummed under a tent when a needle went into my arm. I felt a small pulse of pain, and I imagined the vaccine tumbling across my body...

Opinion | How the cost of higher ed will change under Biden 

Opinion | How the cost of higher ed will change under Biden 

Siby Suriyan, Contributing Columnist March 10, 2021
The Biden Administration has been reluctant to forgive student loans. Here’s why.
Opinion | Sleep is not for the weak

Opinion | Sleep is not for the weak

Maddie Glatz, Contributing Columnist March 10, 2021

When trying to cultivate a healthy lifestyle, it’s hard not to listen to the repetitive calls for “mindful eating” and “ab workouts” from social media influencers. And while both mindful eating...

Review | This student short film takes a dreamy look at an old story

Review | This student short film takes a dreamy look at an old story

Lizzie Bowen, Contributing Columnist March 8, 2021
Want to feel seen? A new short film, written and directed by a recent UA grad, reinterprets the story of Rapunzel as the story of a young girl named Rose. And the isolation she goes through has one columnist in her quarantine feels.
Opinion | How to become TikTok famous, according to the experts

Opinion | How to become TikTok famous, according to the experts

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Columnist March 7, 2021
Good news: we figured out how to make you famous. Okay, maybe not quite. But one columnist did chat with experts to find out the secret behind making a viral TikTok—which could very well be your first step to influencer stardom. Don't forget the little people.