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Students fast from sweets during Lent

Students fast from sweets during Lent

Katie Bedrich March 1, 2015

Christian students at the University have found various ways to observe Lent, the religious period that began with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18 and ends on Easter on April 5.In the traditional observance of...

Keeping the Faith: Students find ways to practice religion in college

Keeping the Faith: Students find ways to practice religion in college

Laura Testino February 19, 2015

Eric Mayo spent his first Sunday as a college student exploring his new surroundings, and eventually found his way just west of Bryant-Denny Stadium and Rama Jama’s, on the corner of Paul W. Bryant Drive...

Islamic faith not to blame for tragedies in Paris

Nathan James January 15, 2015

It’s hard to know how to respond to Joe Puchner’s recent column on political correctness. On the one hand, I understand the need for reservation when speaking about such sensitive topics as religion....

This year, resolve to take part in progress while recognizing diversity

Mark Hammontree January 7, 2015

About this time every year, gym owners seem unable to stop smiling as they drink their morning coffee. Pizza places probably see a slight drop in delivery orders. This is the time for resolutions, after...

Scientific facts and religion can be harmonious

Rich Robinson October 27, 2014

In the Oct. 26 edition of The New York Times, opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof called for America to “fix the escalator” of our broken education system. Citing data from a recent Organization for...

Student talks about American culture

Ray Allen October 15, 2014

Hailah Saaed is originally from Yemen, a country located 7,990 miles away from the United States on the Red Sea, just south of Saudi Arabia. Saaed is a second-year graduate student getting her masters...

Students discuss prejudice against Muslims

Students discuss prejudice against Muslims

Holley Long October 13, 2014

“Can you measure a person’s hate for you? No, because a dirty look is just that.” These words were spoken by Aaliyah Furqan, a Muslim sophomore majoring in international relations at The University...

Interfaith discourse is vital to student relations

Vel Lewis September 9, 2014

A few weeks ago, I attended an interfaith discussion and panel titled “Speed Faithing.” The setup of this event consisted of different tables. Participants were divided into randomly selected groups...

Church of the Highlands builds Northport location

Church of the Highlands builds Northport location

Emmalee Molay September 7, 2014

The Church of the Highlands continues to have success on campus, by offering multiple services held at The Bryant Conference Center and catering to University students. Highlands offers a 9:30 a.m. and...

Disappointing concerns about Romney’s religion

Henry Downes June 13, 2012

If I were to tell you a recent poll had pinpointed one issue involving Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney that would cause almost 30 percent of the electorate “concern,” what might you guess...

Simply UnAshamed, or positively shameless?

Evan Ward February 22, 2012

As I was stepping into my car several days ago, I noticed a colorful piece of paper stuck under my windshield wiper. Perturbed, I reached down to remove the leaflet when, much to my annoyance, I discovered...

Obamacare jeopardizes religious beliefs

Letter to the Editor February 1, 2012

The Obama administration refused to listen to the concerns of churches and religious groups who were affected by the Affordable Care Act, known to most Americans as Obamacare. Though President Obama initially...