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REBUTTAL: Sexual assault is not a gender roles issue

REBUTTAL: Sexual assault is not a gender roles issue

February 5, 2018

In the wake of the recent #metoo movement, traditional gender roles are more often than not blamed for the commonness of sexual assault on college campuses. In reality though, all men and their so called...

Kennedy's speech highlights the Democratic leadership crisis

Kennedy’s speech highlights the Democratic leadership crisis

Jack Kitchin February 2, 2018

Tuesday night President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address. In what was perhaps the most eloquent and focused speech he has given since his decision to seek the Oval Office, President...

For felons, punishment should stop after prison

For felons, punishment should stop after prison

Zach Boros February 1, 2018

If someone commits a felony crime, gets a sentence, and serves their time, there is no reason to continue punishing that person after they leave prison. So why does it happen all the time?  One of the...

Politics and music can and should coexist

Politics and music can and should coexist

Cassie Kuhn February 1, 2018

In response to political references made during this year’s Grammys, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, tweeted, “I have always loved the Grammys but to have artists read the Fire and...

Hip hop has room to grow regarding homophobia

Hip hop has room to grow regarding homophobia

Nathan Campbell January 30, 2018

Offset, a member of the rap group Migos, was recently embroiled in controversy over a line in his feature on YFN Lucci’s “Boss Life.” On the track, Offset raps the lines “60K solitaire / I do not...

Employers should accept candidates with a bachelors degree

Employers should accept candidates with a bachelors degree

January 29, 2018

As a senior in college, the issue of trying to find a job is weighing immensely on my shoulders. Yes, it’s understood that searching for a job is not an easy feat, however, no one warned me, or any of...

Men can and should be better "Me Too" allies

Men can and should be better “Me Too” allies

Michael Dawson January 29, 2018

The #metoo movement set off a wave of sexual assault allegations that highlighted the many ways that Hollywood is still very much a men's club. Many of these men, such as Louis C.K and Aziz Ansari come...

Raisman shows society, athletic community must start believing victims

Raisman shows society, athletic community must start believing victims

Emily Strickland January 26, 2018

Aly Raisman has always been a personal hero of mine. She is athletic, intelligent, beautiful, strong and an Olympic gold medalist. Her wonderful qualities and accomplishments are seemingly endless, but...

We must educate our friends about intolerance and bigotry

We must educate our friends about intolerance and bigotry

Caroline Builta January 26, 2018

In a time when America seems to become more divided every day, many argue that friendships and marriages and relationships between members of different political parties are possible. They’re absolutely...

Harley Barber's racism does not represent New Jersey

Harley Barber’s racism does not represent New Jersey

Samantha Fisher January 25, 2018

Last week, a female student at The University of Alabama unleashed a barrage of racist rhetoric on a social media post. Her pathetic fifteen minutes of fame went viral, and by now most people reading this...

Our view: Hunter resignation shows Machine's pernicious influence

Our view: Hunter resignation shows Machine’s pernicious influence

CW Editorial Board January 25, 2018

A tumultuous January has marked the beginning of 2018 for The University of Alabama. This past Sunday, right on the heels of Harley Barber’s racist viral video, UA found itself in the headlines once...

Sororities should encourage members to speak for themselves

Sororities should encourage members to speak for themselves

Alex Smith, Meredith Cummings January 25, 2018

As a tidal wave of empowerment for women sweeps the nation and world, sororities at The University of Alabama choose instead to live in some past time when women did not have a voice.  One mission of...