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Congress shouldn’t hold tax cuts hostage

Gregory Poole October 12, 2010

We’ve all heard the old adage, “There are only two constants in life: death and taxes.” The only problem with that adage is one has the ability to increase significantly. For college students, the...

October full of charity events

James Fowler October 10, 2010

Last year, we had an idea. The Student Government Association wanted to capture the creative talents of our student body and to turn anyone’s ideas to reality. So we formed Ideas to Action, a program...

Drowning in a sea of chalk

John Brinkerhoff October 10, 2010

As I was walking out of Reese Phifer last week, I saw a large message on its steps written in chalk. It simply said, “JFY - Will you go to formal with me? - KCP.” I smiled, thinking to myself that...

Tenure is unjustified

Ben Friedman October 10, 2010

I was often the student who handed out the obligatory “World’s Best Teacher” mugs at Christmas and my K-12 years left me with many fond memories of my teachers as well as many current role models....

Who’s the One Being Divisive?

CW Staff October 7, 2010

By Tripp Gustin Michael Patrick makes a select few good points in his opinions article "Sexuality Not So Divisive," but is hardly being as helpful to the gay community as he seems to think. Ultimately,...

Social media addicts

Austin Gaddis October 7, 2010

Social media has completely transformed the way we communicate in the 21st century. No matter where we find ourselves around campus, we almost always see people texting or talking on the phone. It has...

Little Italy leaves a bad taste

Tray Smith October 7, 2010

After the Tide drubbed Penn State, their fans found solace in the hospitality shown towards them by Alabama fans. Some even sent us letters expressing their thanks. Northerners hear about Southern hospitality...

Are we forgetting decency?

Debra Flax October 6, 2010

College is an integral part of growing up. Not only is it the place where we all further our studies and knowledge, getting ready for the real world, but it's also the start of a new, more independent...

Gays should stress similarities

Michael Patrick October 6, 2010

Note: Thoughts expressed in the columns and letters of the opinions section are solely those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of the CW editorial staff. Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers...

Don’t wait to regulate elections

Wesley Vaughn October 5, 2010

Structure determines properties. Two years of high school chemistry will drill that scientific fact into you, along with the formula PV=nRT. It is as true in science as it is in government. Electing...

Just let us know

John Anselmo October 5, 2010

To whom it may concern: please let UA students and faculty know if we are going to have access to somewhat dependable public wireless Internet. If we can have access to dependable wireless Internet, that...

Smoking debate shouldn’t burn UA

Danielle Beach October 5, 2010

Smoking is no private affair on The University of Alabama's campus; a stroll around the Quad or down the Strip is proof enough. A swell of opinions have surfaced, with some for and some against a total...