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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

Students walk on the Quad.

Opinion | Tuition up, hopes down: Students’ economic gloom deepens as University hikes tuition rates

Carson DuBose, Contributing Columnist July 17, 2024

The University of Alabama board of trustees voted to raise tuition for the 2024-25 school year for UA System schools on June 6. In-state tuition increased by 2.5% and out-of-state tuition by 3% for The...

Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the SEC Championship game against Georgia.

Opinion | What does a successful 2024 look like for Kalen DeBoer in year one in Tuscaloosa?

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor July 17, 2024

College football is a result-based business. Fans, boosters and recruits judge teams on their ability to win now or at least on their showing that winning is on the horizon. As new Alabama head coach Kalen...

Alabama wide receiver Kendrick Law (#19) runs down the field against Auburn during the 2023 Iron Bowl.

Opinion | The Red River Rivalry is no match for the Iron Bowl

Graham Baakko, Contributing Writer July 8, 2024

Texas and Oklahoma, two archrivals who were previously in the Big 12 conference, share one of the most intense rivalries in college sports and possibly college football as a whole: the Red River Rivalry. The...

Our View: Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law shows the pendulum of the culture war has swung

Our View: Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law shows the pendulum of the culture war has swung

The 2024-25 Editorial Board June 26, 2024

The Crimson White editorial board consists of Editor-in-Chief Maven Navarro; Managing Editor Jacob Ritondo; Engagement Editor Rob Saville; Opinions Editor Abby Cope; and Chief Copy Editor Luke McClinton.  Louisiana’s...

A protestor holds a sign during a protest against an anti-DEI law in Alabama.

Opinion | UA College Republicans chairman’s argument against DEI compares apples to oranges

Carson DuBose, Contributing Columnist June 26, 2024

Alabama Republicans have once again shown there is no effective justification for their platform and policies. In a recent opinion article published in 1819 News, UA College Republicans Chairman Riley...

Ernest and Hadley Booksellers is one of many local businesses students can support over the summer.

Opinion | Shopping with small businesses is rewarding in more ways than one

Abby Cope, Opinions Editor June 19, 2024

With warmer air, later sunsets and much emptier streets, it’s obvious throughout Tuscaloosa that it’s summertime.  Tuscaloosa is a major tourist attraction during football season, with local restaurants...

Located on the third floor of the Student Center, the Crimson Career Closet offers free business clothes rentals for students.

Opinion | Let’s get down to business: Why our generation has a fleeting sense of professionalism

Abby Cope, Opinions Editor June 5, 2024

It is only human nature that we try to make processes as easy as possible for ourselves. Whether that be ordering takeout instead of cooking or sending a thank-you text instead of a letter, we have an...

Jack Rudder, former speaker of the SGA Senate, presides over a meeting.

Opinion | Participate in local politics

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist May 31, 2024

Our nation is unhealthily obsessed with national politics. Being in an election season, this year is where our obsession balloons beyond its usual extreme. However, when we focus on national issues, we...

Opinion | Time for adulting: Learn to cook

Opinion | Time for adulting: Learn to cook

Alyssa Walker, Contributing Columnist May 31, 2024

The bright lights of a Chick-fil-A sign beckon as you walk across campus. The Raising Canes right across the street from your dorm is oh-so-tempting. Wouldn’t it be nice to browse the variety of options...

Opinion | Pay attention to the roommate agreements

Opinion | Pay attention to the roommate agreements

John Armstrong, Contributing Columnist May 31, 2024

With freshman year quickly approaching, you probably have already picked out your roommate(s) and are checking off lists of who brings what, when and where. Once everyone is settled in, be prepared for...

Letter from the Editor | The importance of a word: Yes

Letter from the Editor | The importance of a word: Yes

Maven Navarro, Editor-in-chief May 31, 2024

In high school, I was one of those students who never wanted to hang out with friends or do anything outside of school in fear that my grades or involvement in extracurriculars would suffer. However, coming...

Incoming editor-in-chief pictured with some of the 2024-2025 Desk Editors.

Letter from the Editor | It takes a village

Maven Navarro, Incoming Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2024

Entering high school, I was dead set on becoming a pediatric oncologist. Then I registered for a journalism class because it was taught by a family friend, Chrisanna Melick. Little did I know, that third-period...