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UA College Republicans and Democrats react to vice presidential debate

UA College Republicans and Democrats react to vice presidential debate

Elijah Doomes, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The presidents of UA College Republicans and UA College Democrats both said that their candidate laid out a compelling vision for America’s future during the vice presidential debate Tuesday. Riley...

UA College Republicans and Trump’s try-again

UA College Republicans and Trump’s try-again

Caroline Cunningham, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

UA College Republicans, a group that seeks to increase student support for the Republican Party, has had a wealth of energy since the beginning of the school year.   Riley McArdle, chairman of the...

UA College Democrats and the Harris hype

UA College Democrats and the Harris hype

Caroline Cunningham, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

UA College Democrats have a notable new energy thanks to the presidential candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris.  The group, composed of over 200 members, aims to educate campus with meetings and...

Opinion | Trump: The art of the grift

Opinion | Trump: The art of the grift

Carson DuBose, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

In addition to the claptrap and absolute abhorrence of a policy Donald Trump has attempted to sell to the American people over the past few years, the former president has also embarked on a variety of...

A student places a dollar bill into a tip jar.

Harris and Trump’s tax-free tips policies draw economic criticism, bipartisan support

J. Calister Clemons, Assistant News Editor September 25, 2024

Both presidential candidates in the 2024 election recently expressed support for income tax exemptions on tips, but economists have concerns.  A bill called the “No Tax on Tips Act” was introduced...

Struggles with absentee voting

Struggles with absentee voting

Maven Navarro, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2024

With 57.7% of its students coming from out of state, The University of Alabama is no stranger to assisting those not from the Yellowhammer state. However, when it comes to election season, students not...

Opinion | Faith, values, and leadership: Why I reject Trump's candidacy as a Republican

Opinion | Faith, values, and leadership: Why I reject Trump’s candidacy as a Republican

Myles Gollop, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2024

I am a conservative, Christian Republican. I am not an independent or even a moderate Republican. But I know that Donald Trump should never be president again. Nearly four years have passed since the...

Informative to entertainment: The change in presidential debates

Informative to entertainment: The change in presidential debates

Ava Morthland, Culture Editor September 25, 2024

Presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon appeared on screen for the first ever televised presidential debate in 1960. The candidates stood with authority while debating their policies...

Students sit at a voter registration table.

Vote Everywhere helps students register to vote with campus booths

Calister Clemons, Contributing Writer September 18, 2024

UA Vote Everywhere tabled around campus to help students register to vote on Tuesday, which was National Voter Registration Day.  There were three booths on campus, located at the Quad, Shelby Hall...

The Republican presidential nominee will be in attendance for the Alabama-Georgia matchup.

Students react to Trump attending Alabama vs. Georgia game

Rachel Seale, Contributing Writer September 18, 2024

Former president Donald Trump will attend the Alabama versus Georgia football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Tuscaloosa, his campaign confirmed Wednesday.  Talk of the former president attending the...

A sign in front of the UA Recreation Center encourages students to vote.

Opinion | Fighting like cats and dogs: A debate analysis

Caroline Cunningham, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2024

America’s political scene is starting to feel like a jaw-dropping reality TV series. On the most recent episode, Trump vs. Harris edition, Americans were treated to a debate that began with a dignified...

Low voter turnout is common among younger generations.

‘The right to not vote’: Why young Americans vote least of any age demographic

Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor August 21, 2024

With the general election just over two months away, many college students are preparing to cast their ballots. But not all. Some, like freshman accounting major Brendon Cotton, will exercise what he...