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OPINION

More women, individuals should consider weightlifting

More women, individuals should consider weightlifting

Sabrina Snowberger, Staff Columnist December 4, 2018
Although I tried many sports as a kid – including, but not limited to, ballet, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, tennis and volleyball – I have never been very athletic or coordinated. As a result of this, I have never really enjoyed working out either.
Gun reform could protect black lives

Gun reform could protect black lives

Anna Beth Peters, Staff columnist December 3, 2018
America has a gun problem. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been over 52,000 gun-related incidents in the country in 2018. Three hundred twenty-four of these occurrences have been mass shootings.
Fraternity guys need to dress with more effort

Fraternity guys need to dress with more effort

Zach Boros, Contributing Writer December 3, 2018
Dressing better is more than just how you look, it’s about how you present yourself to others. If you put no effort into how you look, why should anybody else put in effort to know you?
The mindset around sexual assault must change

The mindset around sexual assault must change

Lexi Hooten, staff columnist December 1, 2018
In light of the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanagh, Donald Trump Jr. said he was more worried for his sons than his daughters in their futures.
The Tuscaloosa community should bring more awareness to sexual assault

The Tuscaloosa community should bring more awareness to sexual assault

Amber Boswell, Staff Columnist November 30, 2018
Sexual assault is a serious issue in society that often goes unreported. It includes any unwanted sexual activity, from unwanted touching to rape.
Critics misinterpret the purpose of feminism

Critics misinterpret the purpose of feminism

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist November 29, 2018
You don’t have to be an extremist when it comes to being a feminist. There is no right or wrong way to be a feminist. Some people take it farther than others, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Women are neglected in film industry

Women are neglected in film industry

Parker Grogan, Staff Columnist November 29, 2018
Recently in my mass communication class, my teacher informed us of the controversy concerning the underrepresentation of minority groups in film.
Don’t get stuck in being comfortable

Don’t get stuck in being comfortable

Lexi Hooten, Staff Columnist November 26, 2018
Eighteen is the perfect age to experience new things and the perfect time to move far away from home. College is that time of expansion, learning and growing.
Thanksgiving is still a holiday

Thanksgiving is still a holiday

Olivia Moody, Staff columnist November 20, 2018
Each passing year, the Christmas holiday season comes sooner and sooner, wooing us with its winter wonderland and pine-scented magnificence.
GPAs should be superior to test scores

GPAs should be superior to test scores

Sabrina Snowberger, Staff Columnist November 19, 2018
In high school, I always did well in my classes, but I really struggled to get my standardized test performance to “match” my GPA. My college counselor commented on this discrepancy, noting that my lower test scores could potentially hold me back from achieving my academic goals after high school.
Affirmative action is important for opportunity equality

Affirmative action is important for opportunity equality

Parker Grogan, Staff Columnist November 16, 2018
According to an article in The Washington Post, “Affirmative action is not about discrimination. It is allowing colleges and universities to gauge potential when circumstances haven’t allowed a young person to reach their potential yet.”
We must do more to end discrimination

We must do more to end discrimination

Arielle Lipan, Managing Editor November 15, 2018
Within the Jewish community, the breaking of glass carries a heavy connotation that swings from polar ends. Originally a tradition at a wedding after the exchange of vows, on the night of Nov. 9, 1938, the breaking of glass had a vile purpose to drive out business owners and community members from their homes.