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Our view: Welcome to commenting

Our view: Welcome to commenting

CW Editorial Board September 20, 2019
With the exception of outer space, there is only one final, unbraved frontier, one last Wild West of human interaction. We’re talking, of course, about internet comment sections. 
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Love: Left out? Swipe right!

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer September 20, 2019
As the convenience and normalization of online dating apps have increased their popularity, we take a look into people’s experiences with them and any advice they have for prospective users. 
CW / Hannah Saad

DeVonta Smith earns his time in the spotlight

James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2019
DeVonta Smith often receives the least attention of Alabama's superstar receivers, but the junior had his moment in the spotlight with a career game against South Carolina last Saturday. 
Holle Family Foundation donates $10 million to C&IS

Holle Family Foundation donates $10 million to C&IS

Audrey Harper | @CAudreyHarper, Contributing Writer September 18, 2019
The Holle Family Foundation gave $10 million to the College of Communication and Information Sciences, the largest donation in the college’s history, according to an announcement by dean Mark Nelson on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
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Dispatches From Abroad: What expatriates think about Alabama

Benjamin Lasseter, Contributing Writer September 18, 2019
People from around the United States have all kinds of notions about the Heart of Dixie. They involve the state’s recent abortion bill, the beach, evangelicalism, Hannah Brown from The Bachelorette and plenty more.
Teachers are undervalued

Teachers are undervalued

Dalton Counts | @DaltonCounts11, Staff Columnist September 18, 2019
Whenever someone introduces themselves as an education major, there is always an audible “Oh, wow” in the subsequent conversation. This happens solely because we have been told that it takes a “special person” to devote their time on Earth to teaching.
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Buy for RISE event attracts funds for special education

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019
The Tuscaloosa RISE Center recently held its largest fundraiser with the goal of raising over $50,000 to fund the organization’s educational efforts and keeping the promise of never requiring money from the families they serve.
CW / Joe Will Field

The New York Times didn’t ask my opinion: “The Turn of the Key”

Jenna Minser, Contributing Writer September 17, 2019
When Ruth Ware, a master of mystery writing and one of my personal favorite authors, released the newest edition to her collection of bestsellers – The Turn of the Key – I was thrilled.
UA’s current housing policy does not look out for the best interests of all students

UA’s current housing policy does not look out for the best interests of all students

Olivia Davis | @oliviadavis0, Staff Columnist September 17, 2019
The discrepancy between the freshman and upperclassmen housing policy is scary. The University gives the promise of housing to its freshman, but returning students often fall to the side.
Opinion: College students shouldn’t have to buy their books

Opinion: College students shouldn’t have to buy their books

Heather Gann, Staff Columnist September 17, 2019
After looking over the seven-book shopping list required for just one of my four classes, I began to ask myself: Why are we as students required to buy all of these overpriced texts that the professors deem necessary?
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Dietician shares knowledge of fad diets

Kinsley Centers, Staff Writer September 16, 2019
Dieting can be difficult and physically taxing. Many strive for quick weight-loss results without thinking of the potential harm a diet can cause.
CW / Sam Flowers

Members of the UA community ask for an end to the silence

Three public meetings were held on Thursday, Sep. 12, to provide UA students, staff, faculty and administrators an outlet to discuss concerns, as well as possible actions, in response to the recent resignation of UA’s dean of students.