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Moving into fraternity house was the best decision I made in college

Tray Smith April 22, 2013

I started college as a senior but am graduating as a freshman. For my first three years at Alabama, I spent most of my time saving the world, first as a freshman SGA representative, then as a campaign...

Live authentically and seek growth

Austin Gaddis April 22, 2013

I’ve thought about having to write this column for a long time. It’s amazing for me to see how the script of what I thought I would say has changed as I’ve grown as a student, a writer and a person....

What it means to be a part of this community

Colby Leopard April 22, 2013

Community. An interesting word, if you think about it, that means something different to every single person in the world. When I arrived at The University of Alabama almost four years ago, I had a definition...

Move past your differences, divisions; work together, make this place better

Stephen N. Dethrage April 22, 2013

Anyone who’s been around me for very long knows that my Radiohead fandom knows no bounds, so whether we’re old friends or complete strangers, I hope you’ll forgive me dragging them into my farewell...

Do what you love and you’ll love what you do

Charlie Bice April 22, 2013

When I first came here, I was overwhelmed and frightened by everything the University was and still is. It was one of the darkest periods in my life because I had no one that I considered a close friend...

Impact of wise decisions; what I learned at the CW

Ashanka Kumari April 22, 2013

Although I’ve written more than 100 news articles and almost that many papers for classes over the last four years, this column has definitely been one of the hardest. Bear with me. I’ve been fortunate...

The CW gives a voice to students not coddled by UA

Melissa Brown April 21, 2013

I had a friend ask me this year why the paper was reporting on something he found embarrassing to the University. He thought the University should handle it internally and was genuinely curious why we...

Students should graduate college with education, not just a piece of paper

Ashley Chaffin April 21, 2013

Saying goodbye to The University of Alabama was supposed to be easy. The plan was to walk May 4 and be gone at most three days later. In October, this column would have been a quick reflection of my opinions...

My college story: education, experience, challenge, change at the Capstone

SoRelle Wyckoff April 21, 2013

I have had two types of educational experiences during my four years at The University of Alabama. The first is the academic. So, thank you to the professors whohave inspired me and challenged me. In...

Find something you hate

Joshua White April 21, 2013

It’s that time of year again. Each April, seniors across campus are asked to reflect on their time at the Capstone. Each April, the opinion pages of the CW are filled with nostalgia (and narcissism)....

Looking at my years spent at The University of Alabama in three acts

Hannah Hicks April 21, 2013

Act One: “Yea, Alabama!” I am 18. I pack my bags and drive fast to Tuscaloosa. I want to start a club. I’m going to be an activist. I will say and do important things for important causes. “A”...

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Guest Column April 21, 2013

By Uglytusk It’s time to celebrate achievement folks, so break out your best dance shoes, form up the soul train and do your best J-Bo shuffle as we take a look back at another year gone by here at...