Opinion

Advertisements and Education Don’t Go Hand in Hand

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
Opinion

Winter Break Is Near!

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
Opinion

The Red Cup is Crap

With the holidays rolling in, there is so much to be excited about. There is the excitement of the first snowfall, decorating the house for the holidays, sipping hot chocolate, gift giving, and of course, spending time with loved ones. However there is one thing that ruins all this fun: that stupid red cup.   Not everyone celebrates Christmas, so people are complaining about
Opinion

The Defining moment of Nonpartisan Politics

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
Opinion

Charles Manson: The Classic American Antagonist

The United States of America without a doubt has no lack of villainous individuals that have gone on to possess an uncomfortable legacy and hold over pop culture. People like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, the Zodiac Killer, and then less serial killer-oriented villains like Al Capone all have sealed their place. None however have quite reached the level of now deceased
Opinion

Hollywood Culture Needs Changing: In the Wake of Sexual Assault Allegations

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault On Thursday October 5, the “New York Times” published a story detailing allegations of sexual assaults against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Many women have come forward with their stories, and, as a result, Weinstein has stepped down from his position as head of The Weinstein Company. As one of the mightiest falls, many other stories are coming to light alleging
Opinion

Thanksgiving: Chow Down, Be Humble

Today, too many holidays have become victims of commercialization where even thinking about the once special occasion makes one feel a sense of yuletide queasiness rather than merriness. However, Thanksgiving thankfully has not yet come to be conquered by corporate America. Some people feel the lack of attention given to Thanksgiving is a curse, when it is actually a great blessing in disguise. After