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Hip hop has room to grow regarding homophobia

Hip hop has room to grow regarding homophobia

Nathan Campbell January 30, 2018

Offset, a member of the rap group Migos, was recently embroiled in controversy over a line in his feature on YFN Lucci’s “Boss Life.” On the track, Offset raps the lines “60K solitaire / I do not...

Men can and should be better "Me Too" allies

Men can and should be better “Me Too” allies

Michael Dawson January 29, 2018

The #metoo movement set off a wave of sexual assault allegations that highlighted the many ways that Hollywood is still very much a men's club. Many of these men, such as Louis C.K and Aziz Ansari come...

Employers should accept candidates with a bachelors degree

Employers should accept candidates with a bachelors degree

January 29, 2018

As a senior in college, the issue of trying to find a job is weighing immensely on my shoulders. Yes, it’s understood that searching for a job is not an easy feat, however, no one warned me, or any of...

Raisman shows society, athletic community must start believing victims

Raisman shows society, athletic community must start believing victims

Emily Strickland January 26, 2018

Aly Raisman has always been a personal hero of mine. She is athletic, intelligent, beautiful, strong and an Olympic gold medalist. Her wonderful qualities and accomplishments are seemingly endless, but...

We must educate our friends about intolerance and bigotry

We must educate our friends about intolerance and bigotry

Caroline Builta January 26, 2018

In a time when America seems to become more divided every day, many argue that friendships and marriages and relationships between members of different political parties are possible. They’re absolutely...

Harley Barber's racism does not represent New Jersey

Harley Barber’s racism does not represent New Jersey

Samantha Fisher January 25, 2018

Last week, a female student at The University of Alabama unleashed a barrage of racist rhetoric on a social media post. Her pathetic fifteen minutes of fame went viral, and by now most people reading this...

Our view: Hunter resignation shows Machine's pernicious influence

Our view: Hunter resignation shows Machine’s pernicious influence

CW Editorial Board January 25, 2018

A tumultuous January has marked the beginning of 2018 for The University of Alabama. This past Sunday, right on the heels of Harley Barber’s racist viral video, UA found itself in the headlines once...

Sororities should encourage members to speak for themselves

Sororities should encourage members to speak for themselves

Alex Smith, Meredith Cummings January 25, 2018

As a tidal wave of empowerment for women sweeps the nation and world, sororities at The University of Alabama choose instead to live in some past time when women did not have a voice.  One mission of...

Some things must be made political

Some things must be made political

Lota Errine January 23, 2018

After major mass shootings, people call for legislation restricting gun control. In 2016, enraged viewers criticized the Oscars for snubbing actors and directors of color. Each of these situations has...

Playing politics has led to a disastrous tax bill

Playing politics has led to a disastrous tax bill

Paul Bousquet January 23, 2018

American democracy is based around the idea that members of Congress are actively seeking to represent their constituents fairly. However, the recent emergence and fallout of the House and Senate tax bills...

Supreme Court should rule in favor of Masterpiece Cake Shop

Supreme Court should rule in favor of Masterpiece Cake Shop

Jack Kitchin January 22, 2018

Ever since the events surrounding Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission came into the public eye in 2012, it has been a hot-button issue when discussing LGBTQ rights.  Oral arguments...

UA must take steps towards real racial integration

UA must take steps towards real racial integration

January 22, 2018

On January 15, 2017, Harley Barber, 19, former member of Alpha Phi and student at The University of Alabama, spent her Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday using racial slurs and derogatory comments on her...