Opinion Archives - Page 37 of 38

14Mar

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News, Opinion, University

Experiencing Ben Carson’s Visit to AUM

After waiting in line for thirty minutes to see Dr. Ben Carson speak, I started to wonder if it had been worth leaving class. I volunteered to cover the event because hearing a presidential candidate speak in person was a new experience for me. I have only ever seen these candidates debate on television. According to AL.com, almost 300 students were lined up from the Taylor Center to Goodwyn Hall. As it turned out, I wasn’t the only person who was (more…)

Supporting Bernie Sanders in Montgomery, Alabama

11Mar

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Opinion

Supporting Bernie Sanders in Montgomery, Alabama

In this season of polarized Presidential elections the citizens of Alabama cast their ballots on March 1, 2016 on what is called “Super Tuesday.” All polls indicated that Donald Trump would win the Republican nomination and Hillary Clinton would take the Democratic side in Alabama, and so it was. Clinton won the Democratic side with 78% of the votes, while Trump clenched the Republican victory with 43%. I was certain that I could find plenty of voting citizens (more…)

24Feb

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Opinion

Remembering Justice Antonin Scalia

“Have the courage to have your wisdom regarded as stupidity.” -Antonin Scalia U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, was found dead on Feb. 13, 2016, at a ranch in West Texas. Officials confirmed that he had died of natural causes. (more…)

20Feb

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Arts, Opinion

Expanding Musical Horizons

Do you have trouble connecting with today’s popular music on a human level? Has the heavy use of computer-generated beats and auto-tuned voices left you feeling detached from your car radio and latest playlist? If so, push pause on the polished product and take a risk on Greensky Bluegrass. (more…)

Alabama Debuts Online Voter Registration

18Feb

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Opinion

Alabama Debuts Online Voter Registration

Secretary of State John Merrill announced on Feb. 1 that electronic voter registration is now available for Alabama residents. Voters can now register or update their information at www.alabamavotes.gov. According to Merrill’s office, this new application aims to save taxpayer dollars, as well as provide a convenient, secure option for registration. Upon completion of the online registration, the form is (more…)

10Feb

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Opinion

Sanders Celebrates Dr. King

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a date to celebrate one of the most influential voices in the history of the civil rights movement. This year, thousands of Alabamians celebrated by attending a political rally at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium in Birmingham for presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. “There must be a mistake, someone told me Alabama is a conservative state,” Sanders joked as he addressed the crowd of 5,700 people inside the auditorium and another 1,400 in a separate location outside. (more…)

9Feb

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Opinion

Iowa Caucus 2016

There is a great deal of pressure between the two remaining Democratic candidates to the Presidency. What was once seen as a stroll through the park for the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton turned into a nightmare in Iowa. In a race that was too close to call, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders snapped at Clinton’s heels into the wee hours of the morning. At the end of the day, only a few delegates separated the two; six of the precincts were decided with a flip of a coin. (more…)

12Mar

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Opinion, Sports

Can Atlanta Braves Contend in NL East?

With the 2015 MLB season fast approaching, Atlanta Braves fans all over the country are wondering if this new-look ball club can contend for a playoff spot. The 2014 regular season was a complete disappointment for Braves fans, as they saw their playoff hopes slip away in September. During that month, the Braves managed to lose 16 of the 20 games they played. The 2014-2015 offseason was just as lackluster as the finish to the regular season for fans. In an attempt to stockpile young talent for 2017, the year they will open up their new $622 million stadium, the Atlanta Braves shipped off key pieces of the team’s past success. Outfielders Jason Heyward and Justin Upton, along with catcher Evan Gattis and reliever Jordan Walden, were traded away for prospects that can hopefully pro...

AUM Cheerleaders to Participate in First Exhibition

1Mar

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Campus, News, Opinion, Sports, University

AUM Cheerleaders to Participate in First Exhibition

Probably the least talked about sports team on campus is the AUM Cheerleading Squad. The squad consists of 11 girls who have a passion for cheering. Coached by Michelle Crompton, their leader is wanting to expand and make the program bigger. On March 7, the squad members will be heading over to the Cramton Bowl Complex in Montgomery to show a routine they have been preparing. Cheerleading squads from across the Southern States Athletic Conference will come and show their skills on this day. This is formally called the SSAC Cheerleading Exhibition. This is the first time the AUM Cheerleaders have ever been in this kind of performance. They are looking to expand and become more competitive instead of your typical sideline squad. Beginning next year, the squad will start going to ch...

Perfection no Longer a Long Shot for UK Men’s Hoops

26Feb

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Opinion, Sports

Perfection no Longer a Long Shot for UK Men’s Hoops

For the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, a shot at perfection still hangs in the balance as they head down the final stretch of games for the 2014-2015 season. Through 28 games, the Wildcats remain unbeaten on the season. Of those 28 wins, 14 have come against fellow SEC opponents in conference play. For every athlete that’s involved in a team-oriented sport, the perfect season has always been the ultimate goal. No matter what the sport, nothing looks better at the end of a grueling season than an unblemished zero in your loss column. What makes perfect seasons so special is that they are such a rare occurrence. What the Wildcats are trying to accomplish is no small or simple task. Since the beginning of the tournament era in 1938, only seven Division I men’s basketb...