If you were born anywhere in the time range from 1982 until about 2002, you are a part of the generation known as the “millennials”. This generation includes those who have already completed,...

I’m from the town of Fayette, Alabama. Although it’s not far from here, you may have never heard of it. Fayette is a town with unquestionable loyalty. Pride in the Capstone pervades our lives, our...

After Alabama lost to Clemson in the national championship game, my friends and I were looking for any silver lining we could find. “Well,” one said, “at least they don’t have to go visit Donald...

During our time in the SGA Senate, my team worked diligently to review, analyze and change policies across campus. My team, consisting of students dedicated to our university, worked perpetually to better...

As I am about to begin my fourth and final year here at the Capstone, many positive memories from the past few years begin to fill my mind. From being a part of many different organizations on campus like...

I distinctly remember walking into Farrah Hall late one Thursday evening, ready for UA Recovery Night to be over so that I could get back to the library and focus on my studies. I sat down in my lecture...

Take this as a warning – do not sign up for Introduction to Philosophy for an easy A. It sounds tempting to go ahead and get your humanities credits out of the way with what you assume to be minimal...

I want to start my story by telling you how important honesty is to me. If there is one thing I can leave you with, it is that I want you to know the truth about me – that I want to serve all students...

My promise to you is the same promise I made to you last year: our best days are ahead of us.Last year, I committed to you to be a voice for all and work to represent every student on campus. During my...

Presidents like to take vacations. It’s a simple fact that we should all accept. Woodrow Wilson played around 1,200 rounds of golf during his less than 3,000 days in office; Dwight Eisenhower played...

White Supremacy: let’s address this more-common-than-you-think phenomenon in American society. While it is the most recognizable symbol, only associating white supremacy with the KKK will blind you from...

From the Civil War era and antebellum South to the increasingly turbulent 1960s, there is no denying that the state of Alabama has a less-than-positive civil rights track record. Fortunately, in this day...