Part of the college experience is students expanding their horizons. And, in some cases, that means taking political stands that just might be different from mom and dad.

College campuses are often considered bastions of liberal thought but as a ranking from Niche shows, not every university is on the left of the political spectrum. The ranking was determined by the number of students at each university that self-identified as liberal or conservative as well as their perceptions of the campus in general.

Here's the ranking for 17 Alabama universities, ranked from most conservative to most liberal:

Samford University Faulkner University University of Alabama -Huntsville University of Alabama Auburn University Troy University Oakwood University Athens State University Jacksonville State University Alabama A&M University University of Alabama -Birmingham University of North Alabama Auburn University - Montgomery University of South Alabama University of Montevallo Alabama State University Tuskegee University

Six Alabama schools landed on the list of the nation's most conservative universities: Samford (18th nationally); Faulkner (24th nationally); UAH (45th nationally); University of Alabama (49th nationally); Auburn University (60th nationally); and Troy University (91st nationally). Coming in at number one on the conservative list was Brigham Young University.

No Alabama universities made the national list of most liberal schools. The top honor there went to Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

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Oldest veteran celebrates birthday

The man believed to be America's oldest veteran celebrated his 110th birthday Wednesday.

Richard Overton of Austin, Texas fought in the 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion in World War II, serving in Hawaii, Guam and Iwo Jima. Overton said he chain smokes cigars, has whiskey with his coffee and eats lots of fried catfish and ice cream.

Google bans ads for pay day loan places

Google has banned ads from pay day loan companies.

The search company said the ban includes businesses that offer short-term cash advances in return for large interest rates. The policy, which will go into effect July 13, is designed to protect users from "deceptive or harmful" products, Google said.

Ads for mortgage loans, car loans, student loans, commercial loans or credit cards will still be allowed.

US Navy allowing more tattoos

The U.S. Navy has expanded its tattoo policy.

The change, which went into effect in May, allows service members to get more and larger tattoos. Sailors body ink can now extend below their elbows and knees, as well as up to an inch on their necks.

The Navy said previous policies limited body art made recruiting more difficult.

ISIS kill list includes average Americans

The names of average Americans have appeared on an ISIS "kill list." The list contains the names, home addresses, emails and phone numbers of Americans who reportedly have no links to the U.S. government.

The terrorist group has previously release hit lists but only included military personnel or law enforcement.

People on the lists have been notified by the U.S. government.

Until tomorrow.