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'Cancel culture' idea is deeply flawed

‘Cancel culture’ idea is deeply flawed

Lota Erinne , Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
Now that social media is a well-established presence in everyday life, it has become nearly impossible to escape the mistakes of one’s past. We all have to make peace with the fact that we’ll never truly escape our awkward selfies and cringy, drama-filled Facebook statuses from middle school.
Students must examine the role played by 'the Machine'

Students must examine the role played by ‘the Machine’

Anna Beth Peters, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
The Machine: two words that are often whispered by the students on The University of Alabama’s campus, especially when something strange occurs. What exactly is this mystery that students are so familiar with but also have yet to understand?
Response: Feminism deserves critical thought

Response: Feminism deserves critical thought

Emma Royal, Contributing Writer September 6, 2018
College is remarkable because you are given the opportunity to build the most diverse community of friends and colleagues you will ever have all within a few square miles.
McCain’s passing brought Americans together

McCain’s passing brought Americans together

Dominick Calcara, Contributing Writer September 6, 2018
In times like these, it’s hard to imagine that George W. Bush and Barack Obama could speak so highly of the same man and sit next to each other at that man’s funeral.
The US should pass a law that prohibits catcalling

The US should pass a law that prohibits catcalling

Savanna Briscoe, Contributing Writer August 30, 2018
A few months ago, the French minister for gender equality, Marlene Schiappa, petitioned that Paris, France should make “catcalling” illegal. The French legislation recently passed this law banning all public sexual harassment by fining catcallers so that women walking the streets will no longer have to live in fear. Do you think the US should follow suit?
We need intellectual diversity in women’s studies

We need intellectual diversity in women’s studies

Charles McKay, Contributing Writer August 30, 2018
Indoctrination and education are two very different things. The latter has a place in American classrooms, while the former is rightfully shunned from academic environments.  
Freshman Hall should be renamed to honor Autherine Lucy Foster’s legacy

Freshman Hall should be renamed to honor Autherine Lucy Foster’s legacy

Anna Beth Peters, Contributing Writer August 27, 2018
Freshman Hall – what a fitting name for the new UA residence hall that has the potential to house between 700 and 900 new students. The hall is awaiting a more creative name, and there are plenty of options to choose from, but the University should select Autherine Hall as the dorm’s new name to pay tribute to the first African-American freshman to ever walk the University of Alabama’s campus.
Networking is one of the most important parts of college

Networking is one of the most important parts of college

Alex Mazzaferro, Contributing Writer August 27, 2018
A four-year university experience is a large investment and everyone expects a fair return in the form of employment or acceptance to a post-graduate program. It’s one big cash cow that’s got to be milked. For that reason, crack your knuckles and grab an udder; we’re about to dive into how to squeeze the most milk from this beautiful beast.
Shifts in technology change dating customs

Shifts in technology change dating customs

Caroline Margle, Staff Columnist August 20, 2018
"There was once a time when dating consisted entirely of face-to-face interactions and actual phone calls, versus today’s norm of judging someone strictly from an online profile and treating 'Netflix and chill' as a date."
Interconnectedness can hurt, not help

Interconnectedness can hurt, not help

Brett Hodges, Staff Columnist August 20, 2018
"Nobody posts their bad hair days to Instagram – rather, people almost always post pictures looking more fit, attractive and popular than they actually are."
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SENIOR COLUMN: Do it for love, not for the resume

Helmi Henkin May 3, 2018

“Do you ever sleep?” is the most common reaction I get when people find out how many organizations I am involved in and how many leadership roles I juggle. I have a note on my phone that lists everything...

SENIOR COLUMN: Take time for yourself

SENIOR COLUMN: Take time for yourself

May 3, 2018

Stop what you’re doing. Just stop.  I want to remind you that at the end of the day, none of this really matters. Some of it matters, but not a lot of it.  Hear me out.  As college students, we spend...