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FDR a model for future leaders

Madelyn Schorr February 4, 2015

A few days before the 1936 election, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke to a crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In his speech, he pledged his commitment to the New Deal and its programs...

Welfare cannot end cycle of poverty in US

Cruise Hall November 12, 2014

For decades, America has been content to manage the effects of poverty-driven destruction. Year after year, the government puts food in hungry mouths and builds roofs over shivering bodies. But no amount...

Exchange student talks UA experience

Exchange student talks UA experience

Matthew Wilson October 1, 2014

Liam Clarke is an Australian exchange student spending his fall semester at The University of Alabama. Clarke, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering and construction, is an active member in campus...

Violence does not need to dictate our society and university campus

Nathan James October 1, 2014

Almost two years ago, I was voting when an active shooter situation trapped me in the Student Recreation Center. I didn’t know if it was a coincidence that this was happening on Election Day, or if...

Voting is crucial to our US system

Kyle Simpson September 30, 2014

The most important part of being an American is taking part in the system that allows us to help shape our country -- democracy -- and, unfortunately, most young people aren't participating. Voting...

Christians have duty to end LGBTQ intolerance

Nathan James September 24, 2014

There’s a form of discrimination that America doesn’t like to talk about. Compared to all other Americans, members of one particular minority group are two to six times as likely to attempt suicide,...

U.S. must promise retribution for those who attack Americans overseas

Cruise Hall September 17, 2014

Students have unparalleled opportunities to see the world, but those opportunities might be limited in the future as America’s influence in the world continues to decline. Some corners of the world...

Historic, socioeconomic inequality causes racial inequity in America

Nathan James September 3, 2014

Last week, Samaria Johnson wrote an excellent piece titled “The University must provide support for black students, not just words.” As is the norm for controversial columns, Johnson’s piece received...

Joe Scarbrough speak at Blackburn Symposium

Joe Scarbrough speak at Blackburn Symposium

Rachel Brown August 17, 2014

Joe Scarborough said he believes America’s greatest days are still ahead. Scarborough, the current host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and former U.S. Representative, spoke to students, fellows and community...

‘Morbidly obese’ has lost its weight

Cheyenne Paiva June 6, 2012

In America, these are the three main categories for the weight of the average citizen: Normal weight, overweight and obese. Following closely is morbidly obese, slowly but surely catching up to the pack,...

Super Bowl commercials selling something new to Americans

SoRelle Wyckoff February 8, 2012

Let’s talk about Super Bowl commercials. These are the best of the best of the worst thing about television. These commercials tell us a lot about America’s year. They reflect our interests and attractions....

Presidential elections shouldn’t be based on popular vote

Tray Smith February 1, 2012

The ups-and-downs of the Republican presidential primary campaign have made a lot of news lately, but not much has been written about a much smaller, yet equally important, campaign being waged this election...