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Opinion | The best last-minute holiday gift? Not bringing COVID-19 home with you

Jenna Richardson, Contributing Columnist November 15, 2020
There's one very easy way UA students can be safe as they head home for the holidays. It involves a walk to Coleman Coliseum, a swab up the nostrils and peace of mind for friends and family—and it's free.
Opinion | Here's what PS5 and Xbox X Series owners are saying about the new consoles

Opinion | Here’s what PS5 and Xbox X Series owners are saying about the new consoles

Coby Leibowitz, Contributing Columnist November 15, 2020

From GameCube to Game Boy to Nintendo to Wii, and now Xbox and PlayStation, the gaming world has seen massive upgrades over the years. It’s time to upgrade again.  The new Xbox Series X dropped on...

Opinion | Have you heard the joke about a rapper and reality television star running for president?

Opinion | Have you heard the joke about a rapper and reality television star running for president?

Laney Lambert, Contributing Columnist November 12, 2020

Sporadic tweets, rapid mood changes and claims of a mission to save America: if this description made you think of President Donald Trump or Kanye West, well, it’s hard to say if one is more correct...

Opinion | It's time to expand Medicaid in Alabama

Opinion | It’s time to expand Medicaid in Alabama

Siby Suriyan, Contributing Columnist November 12, 2020

As coronavirus cases and hospitalization rates continue to climb, Americans are relying on their local hospitals now more than ever. But hospital closures continue to plague Alabama – especially in its...

Opinion | No, you’re not too old to get excited about the new ‘Space Jam’

Opinion | No, you’re not too old to get excited about the new ‘Space Jam’

Coby Leibowitz, Contributing Columnist November 8, 2020

Life is filled with special moments that will be remembered forever. For me, one of those moments was when Michael Jordan went underground to help the Looney Tunes win a basketball game against the Monstars...

Opinion | I voted selflessly, and I hope you did, too

Opinion | I voted selflessly, and I hope you did, too

Emma Butler, Contributing Columnist November 5, 2020

When I voted Nov. 3, I voted for myself. I cast my ballot under my name for the candidates I think would be the best for the job. But when I filled in those circles, I did so with the voices of the unheard...

Review | In the mood for a truly disorienting rom-com? Try 'Buffalo '66'

Review | In the mood for a truly disorienting rom-com? Try ‘Buffalo ’66’

Avery Brooks, Contributing Columnist November 4, 2020

Vincent Gallo has had one of the more bizarre career paths of any feature film director in recent American history. Starting his career as an actor, supposedly appearing in Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas”...

Opinion | Swing-state students will make the difference today

Opinion | Swing-state students will make the difference today

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Columnist November 3, 2020

If you haven’t heard, it’s Election Day. For the past few weeks, groups ranging from grassroot coalitions to big-name corporations have flooded social media channels with ways to register to vote,...

Our View | You know what we’re about to say

Our View | You know what we’re about to say

The Crimson White Editorial Board November 1, 2020
The editorial board endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States. Though the board does not have as long a history of endorsing candidates as other newspapers, the five members agree that now is no time to be silent.
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Opinion | Whatever happened to the old-fashioned American debate?

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Columnist October 28, 2020
Well, we’ve seen both major party presidential candidates debate. But columnist Kelby Hutchinson still isn’t thrilled about voting for either of them. As he writes in his column, neither candidate is a stand-out, and the past two debates have illuminated nothing for undecided or reluctant voters.
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Opinion | Why TikTok-ers are willing to risk it all

Abigail McCreary, Contributing Columnist October 25, 2020
TikTok has seen a lot. But the app, which was nearly banned by Donald Trump in September, has a resilient user community. As columnist Abigail McCreary writes, students already know that Facebook and Instagram have their data. Why should TikTok be the breaking point?
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Review | Nightmare on Elm Street never fails to frighten

Avery Brooks, Contributing Columnist October 21, 2020

What comes to mind when you’re trying to find a horror film to watch? Do you seek the one that you know will scare you, or do you hold back, wanting something easy with just a hint of terror? As fall...