Protester holding sign

My experience at the Women’s March

Millions of people joined the Women's March, wielding various protest signs and posters. Photo by Hannah Hurley When I first stepped off the bus and into the chilly Washington D.C. air, I had no idea…

Getting involved with Higher Education Day

My experience as a politically engaged college student has taught me that change occurs when people organize.  No matter how quiet our individual voices may seem, we cannot help but be heard if we shout…

Bastille Wild World

Review: “Wild World”

Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone. They’re back. Three long years following the release of their first studio album, “Bad Blood,” Bastille has returned with their second: “Wild World.” It’s safe to say, though, that this…

Review: “Mind of Mine”

On March 25, 2015, hearts around the world were broken when Zayn Malik announced that he was leaving popular boy band One Direction. However, exactly one year following his departure, Malik set out to mend…

Non-binary 101

Photo by Jasmyne Ray. The first thing you have to understand when learning about non-binary genders and people is this: gender is a spectrum, just like sexuality. So I’m going to start you out with…

Record high Alabama voter turnout still low

There is a common misconception, especially among people my age, that our votes don’t count. I woke up early to get to my polling place, expecting that there would be a long line and that…

Beyond history: why black lives matter

Beyonce's controversial Super Bowl performance marks a significant shift in the building cultural conversations about race. Photo courtesy of Arnie Papp. It wasn’t until my first year of college that I started realizing the importance…