Opinion

Bootcut jeans have been the bane of every fashionista’s existence for many years due to their unattractiveness and limited wearing options. Their original purpose, however, was to be worn over cowboy boots, so a cowboy could comfortably fit their pants over their boots. Later, in the 1960’s and 70’s the bootcut jean had transformed into Bell Bottoms in order to fit more cohesively with

Although a day of mouth-watering chocolates, romance, and giant teddy bears may be great for those who are in relationships, Valentine’s Day is a cut through the throat for us single people. Being single on February 14 is a disappointing reminder that we do not have a “special someone” in our lives. For 19 years, I have been watching friends and family gush over

I don’t get why people hate Valentine’s Day. There is something to be said about people giving each other cheesy cards and showing their love in the most public way possible. I love it. The pink and red color palette brings me joy, especially when it’s directed at me. For years, even when I was single, I celebrated Valentine’s Day. My friends and I

Automation has made many aspects of my life much easier. Automatic doors are wonderful, automatic water bottle stations are convenient and automatic transmissions are also high up on my list of the good automatic technologies in life. But one place automation does not make my life easier? Bathrooms. Automatic flushing toilets are great when they work. The problem, however, is that they hardly ever

In modern day society, advertising is a recurring phenomenon that people experience daily. Sometimes an advertisement possesses considerable entertainment value due to getting its product message across to make someone desire said product, making it an attractive venture for businesses. Tim Calkins, a professor of marketing and creator of the Kellogg Super Bowl Advertising Review at the Kellog School of Management at Northwestern University

Well, the anticipated moment is finally in sight. This anticipated moment is one that can only be achieved through passing the gauntlet known as fall semester.  For those that don’t have the best interpretation skills or were too lazy to read the title, the anticipated moment is the one and only Winter Break. Make sure to put special emphasis on the break. Whatever the major, everyone

Alabama may not always be the place that comes to mind when thinking about defining political moments in contemporary times; however, for better or worse, the special election taking place in the Yellowhammer State has put it in the national spotlight. For anyone that’s been out of the loop, a special election for Attorney General Jeff Session’s former Senate seat is scheduled for December