The nation's largest college philanthropy has finally reached the University of Alabama. Dance Marathon is a year-round fundraising event benefitting Children's Miracle Network and Children’s Hospitals...

Last week, a column ran that called for the end of race-based affirmative action, ultimately claiming that race does not contribute much by the way of diversity. One line from this column really resonated...

Last week, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was given a yearlong suspension from the NFL. This unprecedented punishment comes weeks after a shocking bounty program was exposed from within the...

Do I want a drink because I’m looking for a job, or am I looking for a job because I want a drink? The school year is winding down. April presents itself with graduation, the last paper, the final column...

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I have a 12:15 class where my teacher takes attendance every day. Each class that I miss comes out in a deduction of my final grade and, as wretched as it sounds, I wouldn’t...

I’ve always regarded baseball with a cautious eye. I played one season of tee ball in the wee years of my youth, and 18 wins and a missing thumbnail later I came away with the only athletic championship...

It’s no secret that overcrowding exists on our campus. Since 2003, enrollment has increased by over 50 percent and shows no signs of slowing down. Even if overcrowding wasn’t reflected in statistics,...

In 2003, former University president Dr. Robert E. Witt set a series of goals he desired to see the University of Alabama accomplish by 2013. Under his leadership, Witt set plans for the Capstone to “become...

In a speech to supporters at the University of Michigan in January, President Barack Obama spoke to a demographic he’s seemingly ignored since asking for their vote last election – college students....

I recently won The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. It’s recognized nationwide and is considered to be the highest honor at UA. I believe a round of applause is in order. Thank you. Thank you. I hate...

During the mid to late 1980s, the NBA world was abuzz over two cities, two teams and two players. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics were the powerhouses of the NBA. After meeting in six championship...

As spring break creeps up, parking at the Rec has rapidly become impossible. Girls around campus are cursing themselves over those extra calories as they tape pictures of swimsuit models on their refrigerators...