As October rolls around, a familiar feeling of dread enters the minds of students all over campus. We have officially entered midterm season, and with that, each student is faced with an increased amount...

It has come to my attention that a lot of people scoff when they hear the words “Waffle House.” Something about those eleven bold black letters, standing up beside the highway in little blocks of bright...

I was watching Parks and Recreation the other night when I reached a pivotal scene in the season 6 finale. (For anyone concerned about spoilers, I would highly recommend skipping the next paragraph. It...

Today, UA students have the opportunity to vote in both an election for our Homecoming Queen and a special SGA Senate election for seats in both the College of Education and Graduate School. College elections...

The American Dream may be alive and well in the sleeping heads of dreamers, but it is something almost unachievable for those in the waking world.  It frames America as a diamond in a world of rough,...

Since the advent of accessible plastic, America has defined itself as a disposable culture. Takeout containers, plastic Starbucks cups, non–recyclable home goods and vast overconsumption all play a role...

I am a strong proponent of girl power. I love when women lift each other up, cheer each other on and help each other fight back against the insidious and sometimes not-so-insidious forces of sexism. The...

On October 10th, at 7 a.m., the Student Government Association will commence voting for not only Homecoming Queen, but vacated Senate seats as well. Senators are routinely elected in the spring and serve...

It starts off small. He holds you too aggressively or gets angry at you when you choose to hang out with your friends instead of him. You excuse it because it’s so minuscule; people get upset sometimes....

It’s unsettling to think you are treated differently based on factors you can’t control. But it is reality. America is a nation that was built for rich, land-owning white men. As philosophically brilliant...

The people who knew me in high school are consistently shocked by how outspoken I have become about my liberal views, because this hasn’t always been the case. I have very clear memories of arguing against...