We have a political correctness problem here in the South. We suffer from a negative connotation of what political correctness is and how it operates. Our understanding of what it means to be politically...

The late-night clientele of Galettes and everyone’s favorite comic from ancient Greece, Aristophanes, have been searching for answers to the same questions: What is love, how do we find it, and how does...

There’s been a fair amount of talk lately about the need for more civility in discourse. Last week, for instance, Janet Mock joined Piers Morgan to talk about her experiences as a trans woman. The two-day...

The complete irrelevance of the current SGA administration compels me to believe that Jimmy Taylor is The University of Alabama’s version of Carmen Sandiego. Sandiego, however, has a purpose to be hidden,...

I chose to sit at home last week and watch the “debate” over evolution between scientist Bill Nye and creationist Ken Ham. It was particularly illuminating the way that Ham, by the end of the debate,...

Despite the news of the terrible conditions coming out of Sochi, Russia, that has filled news outlets all week, Sage Kotsenburg drew coverage back to what was supposed to be the main point of the Winter...

I miss Lola. Lola, formally known as La Lola Loca Bama, was the colorful food truck who graced campus with mobile Latin cuisine last year. Lola sold tasty food for reasonable prices. She provided students...

I’ve always questioned why our colleges proudly brandish their standing in the U.S. News and World Report’s “best ranked” colleges and universities. I am proud to be a graduate of The University...

Friends, faculty and fellow students of The University of Alabama, I come not to bury Judy Bonner, but to praise her. This is, I will admit, uncommon for me. Those who read this column will know that...

There is a little known, old school phrase that simply states, “I’m from Missouri.” It’s meant to be a play off the lore that coined the state’s nickname – the Show-Me State – and, apparently,...

Two and a half weeks ago I ended what I thought was a pretty perfect relationship. As a partner, he was dependable and loyal. As a woman who most appreciates love expressed through quality time and words...

The Super Bowl is a wonderful and strange spectacle that blends the right mix of sporting flare and commercialized hyperbole. It is a truly American event because it is fun with an agenda. Laugh, eat,...