College life, for most of us, is all about living it up on a low budget. We hit up the bars on days we can get free drinks, and we avoid eating out on occasion because it's just too pricey. Frugality is...

Written in response to Chris Grillot's Feb. 22 column "A firsthand look at Tigerland's discriminatory dress codes" First of all, let me say that I found your article regarding Tigerland's "discriminatory"...

Tiny Tim is remembered as the small, harmless child from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Debilitated by rickets, this child was the physical embodiment of the downtrodden underclass of Victorian...

My life as a graduate student and young professional has been hectic and busy. Suddenly, I find myself in a kind of social experiment where I'm gradually losing contact with my primary sources of information...

Several days ago, floundering movie-rental giant Blockbuster agreed to sell itself to debt-holders for $290 million, even though the economy is fine. Actually, it's doing wonderfully. A little background:...

It was a gorgeous sunny day, the birds were tweeting happily, and the students of Auburn University were all safe and sound. Unfortunately their campus was not. Sneaky and spiteful, a 62-year-old man by...

It's one of the most commonly parroted expressions about homosexuality we hear in modern society: "I don't have a problem with homosexuals, as long as they don't flaunt it." On the surface, it sounds eminently...

After the small fortune students pay for a meal plan, we expect a bang for our buck. While we may partake in the dining halls' exquisite cuisine, we do like to take the casual break from the monotonous...

I like fresh food. More than that, I like food that is fresh and has been in contact with as few people as possible. It is not that I do not trust people, it is more that I like to be in charge of what...

Indian porn column inaccurate, misguided The mixing of politics and morality is complicated. Radicals skew the issues in an attempt to serve their own agendas as well as salve personal pains. But is that...

Demands for emancipation of the Egyptian people have been resonating through Tahrir Square in Cairo this week, resulting in at least 105 reported casualties, a turbulent atmosphere and an uncertain future...

Some of our most wonderful childhood memories stem from the beautiful marriage of science and fantasy. Gadgets like Batman's grapple-gun and Captain Kirk's communicator all roused our imaginations, but...