By Carter James, Editor in chief It’s my favorite time of the year, award season. The one time of the year where I can feel like a sports fan during playoff season. 2025 has been a great year for film and…
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…
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…
Review: Kung Fun Panda 3
Po and the gang jump brought all the fun of kung fu fighting back to theaters January 29. “Kung Fu Panda 3” has proven to be another great addition to this lovable franchise. While it…