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No Quran burning; no NYC mosque

Tray Smith September 9, 2010

As we approach the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks this weekend, the proposed construction of a mosque near Ground Zero and a Florida church’s decision to commemorate the atrocities by sponsoring...

Democrats poised to pay for their spending habits

Austin Gaddis September 9, 2010

As we approach the homestretch of the midterm elections, President Obama and other top Democrats have amped up their efforts to paint Republicans as “the party of no.” On the other hand, Democrats...

Book burnings should stay a thing of the past

Debra Flax September 9, 2010

This Saturday marks the 9th anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks in New York City. I'd be willing to say that the majority of people who were alive and socially aware back in 2001 still...

Time for real student loan reform

Gregory Poole September 8, 2010

In March, Congress enacted desperately needed reforms through the student loan provisions tucked in the healthcare reconciliation package. Gone are subsidies to lenders; instead, all federal loans will...

“Burn a Quran Day” undermines basic values

Paul Thompson September 8, 2010

I’m sure many of you have heard about the pastor in Gainesville who is planning the “International Burn a Quran Day” on Sept. 11. Terry Jones, who is the pastor of the Dove World Outreach Center...

9/11 should bring us together

Michael Patrick September 8, 2010

New York City is often considered one of the most culturally diverse and progressive cities in the world, but a paradoxical shadow of Islamophobia has been cast over New York and the rest of the United...

Help wanted (and needed)

John Anselmo September 8, 2010

Three weeks ago today we began the fall portion of the 2010-2011 school year. Quick three weeks, huh? For those returning to the University, it is somewhat different this year. While the student part...

Walk up and say “Hello”

David Simpson September 2, 2010

At the University, we purpose to present ourselves as a strong inclusive learning community. With a student population of more than 30,000, many academic research opportunities, over 300 student organizations...

Alabama is in desperate need of change

Devon Morisette September 2, 2010

I possess an abudance of adoration and pride in my home of Alabama. There are so very many things I love about this state. The beaches, the mountains, the small town feel just about everywhere, the sense...

SHAZAM: Andy Griffith, Gomer Pyle, Alabama and the South

Tray Smith September 2, 2010

TV Land, a cable refuge for hopeless nostalgists, is currently celebrating 50 days of “The Andy Griffith Show” to commemorate the television classic’s 50th Anniversary. The event may warrant a national...

Privacy-schmivacy; it doesn't matter anyway

Privacy-schmivacy; it doesn’t matter anyway

Debra Flax September 1, 2010

So I get my jury duty notice in the mail. I know I'm supposed to show up at my arranged time. I know that I'm supposed to answer questions when asked. I specifically know that, if chosen, I may not,...

Separation of church and state a two-way street

Sam Arnold September 1, 2010

People get angry about a lot of things: early morning traffic jams, loud parties on school nights and buildings related to a religion they dislike. We don't like being angry, and it's our instinct to seek...