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OPINION

Open letter: Free speech is not conditional

Open letter: Free speech is not conditional

Jack Kappelman and Marquis Hollingsworth September 12, 2019

This letter was originally sent as an email by Jack Kappelman, a sophomore majoring in political science, to UA administrators, college deans and news outlets that ran stories on the dean of...

Opinion: Students need to be more aware of the world

Opinion: Students need to be more aware of the world

Joshua Sussman, Staff Columnist September 12, 2019
We must be aware of the world around us. We must keep a clear-headed and realistic view of the world, with all of its good and all of its bad. We must not lock ourselves inside safe spaces and must not succumb to fear-mongering.
Barstool over everything

Barstool over everything

Jennafer Bowman | @jennaferbowman, Staff Columnist September 12, 2019
The world is always looking for bigger, more embarrassing content to go viral. Barstool and Old Row are just easier, closer-to-home alternatives.  
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Opinion: Brazil Must Stop Harming the Rainforest

Danielle Andrews, Contributing Writer September 10, 2019
Though the Amazon rainforest technically belongs to Brazil, it is in the best interest of the country, and indeed the global community, to preserve and protect it as much as possible from the effects of deforestation so it can continue to serve the Earth as it has for so many years.
Opinion: That’s not racist

Opinion: That’s not racist

Brett Hodges, Opinions Editor September 9, 2019

As a white person, the only thing I can say in regards to Dr. Riley’s resignation is, “That’s not racist.” I know that this baffles him, as he told us all through his tweets. What do I know, though?...

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It’s time to embody our own creed

Marquis Hollingsworth, CW Contributor September 9, 2019
Even though he was only here for six months, Dr. Riley left a positive impact on a multitude of students.
Open letter: This university isn’t made for me

Open letter: This university isn’t made for me

GeColby Youngblood, Contributing Writer September 8, 2019
This morning, I opened my Twitter application to learn, via several sources, that a prominent colleague, Dr. Jamie Riley is no longer employed by the University of Alabama.
Opinion: Just use the right pronouns

Opinion: Just use the right pronouns

Bronwyn Green, Staff Columnist September 6, 2019
Sometimes, saying “ma’am” and “sir” is perfectly OK and appropriate, but learning to differentiate when to say it and when not to can be hard for a Southerner.
Opinion: Democrats, stop complaining about unity

Opinion: Democrats, stop complaining about unity

Kyle Ashley | @KBAshkid, Staff Columnist September 6, 2019
It appears to me that it’s always the responsibility of the “unrealistic” left to compromise their beliefs and meet the “pragmatic” establishment in the middle.
Opinion: Political correctness is boring

Opinion: Political correctness is boring

Grace Walraven | @grace_walraven, Staff Columnist September 5, 2019
Even if you believe the world is flat and that shape-shifting lizards rule society or if you believe we are actually living a simulation, I challenge you to argue for your beliefs.
Opinion: On immigration, the president is not conservative

Opinion: On immigration, the president is not conservative

Hayden Crosby, Staff Columnist September 5, 2019
Defenses of the president’s immigration agenda tend to focus on the importance of the rule of law.
Opinion: ABC raids are upheld by the law, private event or not

Opinion: ABC raids are upheld by the law, private event or not

Olivia Davis | @oliviadavis0, Staff Columnist September 4, 2019
As the bar scene quickly returns to its school-time occupancy and new students begin to partake in the drinking culture of college, a familiar face shows up in town: none other than the Alabama Beverage Control.