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Student seating fairest option

Adam Greene October 6, 2010

I had to reach into my backpack and pull out some tissues to wipe the tears off my face after reading Lucie Enns’ letter to the editor about sorority block seating. The tissues I used were to wipe the...

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...

We are losing in Afghanistan

Charles R. Long October 6, 2010

We have now been losing the war in Afghanistan for 3,287 days. I say losing because we have no hope of succeeding at any of the goals with which we have been presented since we invaded that country nine...

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...

Students must show proper etiquette at football games

Letter to the Editor October 5, 2010

The Alabama vs. Florida game was the most stressful game I have been to in nearly four football seasons. This was not because of the score or the teams, but because of some people in the student section...

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...

Governing requires morals

Letter to the Editor October 3, 2010

Because Paul Thompson is a poli-sci major, I can’t let his column “No deacon for governor” rest without a response. Mr. Thompson protests that, “…when people who run for office are so connected...

Sororities should apply for seating

Letter to the Editor October 3, 2010

This football season, I have felt the wrath of being a single girl in the greek community. By single, I am implying that I am not just some frat daddy’s slampiece (thank you, TFM), but I am, in fact,...

Mark Ingram: Heisman hopeless?

Tyler Rigdon October 3, 2010

Three games into his season, Mark Ingram is appearing to be in prime Heisman form. Totaling 355 yards and six touchdowns, it would be hard for anyone to doubt the defending recipient of the prestigious...

Transportation security should focus on real threats

Ben Friedman October 3, 2010

A few months ago, I was passing through an airport security line and saw a man who was likely of Arab descent being stopped for a “random” bag check. The check, of course, wasn’t random, and the...