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OPINION

Wall debate is over politics, not policy

Wall debate is over politics, not policy

Davis Delich, Staff Columnist January 14, 2019
Amidst the soon-to-be longest government shutdown in United States history, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said last week, “...a wall is an immorality. It’s not who we are as a nation.”
Greek life overemphasized on campus

Greek life overemphasized on campus

Brett Hodges, Staff Columnist January 14, 2019
With 34 percent of The University of Alabama’s campus participating in Greek life in some form, it is plain to see why fraternities and sororities play such a massive role at this school.
Stop showing up late to everything

Stop showing up late to everything

Olivia Moody, Staff Columnist January 14, 2019
OK, this new trend where it isn’t “cool” to show up to things on time is getting out of hand.
The government shutdown must end

The government shutdown must end

Dominick Calcara, Staff Columnist January 10, 2019
As of today, the United States government has endured a shutdown for the past 19 days, and President Donald Trump has promised to keep it going for “months or even years” if his proposed spending bill is not accepted.
Keep making healthy New Year’s resolutions

Keep making healthy New Year’s resolutions

Parker Grogan, Staff Columnist January 10, 2019
 As we ring in the new year, people are making commitments to become better, healthier or happier versions of themselves, but do these resolves impact people’s upcoming year at all?
UA needs to further address mental health problems

UA needs to further address mental health problems

Jessica Fulwider, Contributing writer December 7, 2018
College is a significant period of personal growth. Unfortunately, with this new opportunity comes fears over classes, social situations and the future.
Recognize the impact of e-shopping

Recognize the impact of e-shopping

Emma Royal, Staff Columnist December 6, 2018
Services like Prime are especially tempting for college students. In this day and age, we like our purchases cheap and delivered to our doorstep in two days.
Party culture is bad for the college experience

Party culture is bad for the college experience

Brett Hodges, Staff Columnist December 6, 2018
With the prevalence of Greek life on campus, it’s easy to see why party culture has become the monster it has.
Keep dinner table debates civil this holiday season

Keep dinner table debates civil this holiday season

Alex Mazzaferro, Staff Columnist December 5, 2018
During the holiday season, there are some dinnertime conversation topics that nearly everyone avoids or becomes apprehensive about.
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?