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OPINION

Does safer campus equal better campus?

Mark Hammontree March 24, 2015

A couple weeks ago, I heard someone describe a class she had just come from as “retarded.” I cringed a little, and there was an uncomfortable silence in the room as everyone tried to ignore the comment.I...

It's time to talk about racial equity

John David Thompson March 24, 2015

It is no secret that America is increasingly becoming a salad bowl rather than a melting pot. We are one of the most diverse nations on the planet, yet we are very divided racially. Even at The University...

Experiences of extracurriculars matter more than the extracurricular

Mary Catherine Connors March 24, 2015

At Get on Board Day, booths representing hundreds of organizations and clubs spread themselves out across campus. They range from the waterskiing team to the forensics team, and freshmen are invited to...

Vatican a valuable voice on climate

Joe Puchner March 24, 2015

If I were to ask you what the greenest sovereign state in the world is, you’d probably guess something like Finland or Iceland, right? Perhaps New Zealand or maybe the Federated States of Micronesia?...

Lamar's new album calls society to reflect on race

Chisolm Allenlundy March 24, 2015

Last week, Kendrick Lamar’s third studio album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” surprised listeners across the world by becoming available on iTunes and Spotify a week before its scheduled release. The album...

Nuclear should replace coal as the United States main energy source

TJ Parks March 24, 2015

Coal produced 39 percent of electricity in the United States in 2013, producing more than any other source, the Energy Information Administration reports. However, nuclear power, currently generating 19...

US must work to remedy wage gap for women

Last week was Pay Equity Week on the University campus, the week when people around the country recognize the wage gap between working women and men, and offer remedies to address pay inequity. March is...

External motivators cause undue emotional stress

TJ Parks March 11, 2015

America seems more driven to succeed than ever before. Although many Americans pride themselves in their work ethic, many push their desire to succeed to the point that it becomes unhealthy, stressful...

In wake of Selma, embrace equality

Leigh Terry March 11, 2015

The 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday was commemorated with much fanfare in Selma, Alabama, this past weekend. The coverage of this event focused on unity, bravery and understanding rather than on the...

On 50th anniversary, Selma merits conversation

Mary Catherine Connors March 11, 2015

I did not have the opportunity to see President Obama speak last Saturday in Selma on the anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Yet the glorious power of YouTube and a filmy Mac screen allowed me to watch...

Our View: Stephen Keller for Student Government Association president

Editorial Board March 10, 2015

The Crimson White Editorial Board endorses Stephen Keller for Student Government Association president. Stephen Keller’s platform is grounded in concrete details about how he will address campus problems...

Our View: Most unopposed SGA candidates prepared for leadership, but not all

Editorial Board March 9, 2015

In this year’s SGA elections, five candidates are running unopposed for executive office: Polly Ricketts for executive vice president, Jonathan Hess for vice president of external affairs, Katrina Swarthout...