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All content by Xzarria Peterson
The Lofts at City Center

Opinion | Off-campus Housing is not always what it seems

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist November 8, 2023

You may have noticed that your Crimson email has been getting flooded with flashy emails from different apartment complexes in the Tuscaloosa area. Or, maybe you have received way too many em ails...

 Bama Stuff on the Strip

Opinion | Don’t hire if you can’t accommodate college students

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist October 8, 2023

If you’re like me, you might have a full-time or part-time job to pay your rent and bills, as well as to buy necessities or drinks during nights out.  Being able to balance a full course load and...

Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (#1) pushing back a Texas player on Sep. 9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Opinion | Heckling is not code for slurs

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist September 17, 2023

A heckler is a person who attempts to distract others by saying offensive things, asking invasive questions, or just attempting to make the most unnatural environment possible for athletes, political figures,...

Opinion | Juneteenth: More than just a cookout

Opinion | Juneteenth: More than just a cookout

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist June 14, 2023

Juneteenth is a celebration of culture and freedom. It has been acknowledged in the Black community for centuries, but is so much more than just a reason to have a cookout, especially when some don’t...

Opinion | Black history is history, stop silencing it

Opinion | Black history is history, stop silencing it

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist February 15, 2023

History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. We all learned about American, European, state and world history as we journeyed through academia. In recent years, however, an important...

Opinion | UA needs to roll with free football tickets

Opinion | UA needs to roll with free football tickets

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist November 16, 2022

In light of the football season coming to a close, we must address the elephant in the room, and I’m not talking about Big Al. Paying for tickets is not something we should be doing here at the Capstone. “Football...

Opinion | Homecoming is happening everywhere but the Capstone

Opinion | Homecoming is happening everywhere but the Capstone

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist October 26, 2022

Each fall, universities across the United States dedicate a week to homecoming. It’s the perfect opportunity for alumni, faculty, staff, and students to attend events celebrating their university.  It’s...