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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

OPINION

Dining Dollars are not a necessity for students

Erynn Williams September 23, 2014

As all undergraduate students enrolled with nine hours or more at the University should know, a fee of $325 is charged to our student account for what is called “Dining Dollars.” As I’m sure we...

UA students not to blame

CW Editorial Board September 23, 2014

The meeting held by members of student affairs and UA police officers that took place Tuesday did not serve its intended purpose of clarification. Instead of answers, more questions 
were raised. ...

UA Alerts should be used, not neglected

CW Editorial Board September 22, 2014

The events of Sunday night are testament to the unfortunate reality that educational institutions are prime 
candidates for threats and violence. The memories of recent violent events in Colorado,...

Students should be volunteering

Carolyn Duke September 21, 2014

Our generation has been labeled as one of the most generous and imaginative of all time. More and more people are creating and forming businesses, non-profits and organizations with the purpose of helping...

Rapid housing development can come with dangerous consequences

Mark Hammontree September 21, 2014

On Friday I donned my pirate costume I debuted last Halloween and executed a conquest of Krispy Kreme. The man behind the counter asked if I cared if my free dozen of donuts were hot. “Aye, matey, it’d...

Board of Trustees must engage with UA students

Chisolm Allenlundy September 21, 2014

The UA System Board of Trustees met Friday to approve the proposed operating budget for 2015. At that meeting, the Board gave the rubber stamp to numerous construction and demolition projects, including...

The ugly truth of our cyber privacy, respect

Luisa Sanchez September 17, 2014

It has been three weeks since a hacker infiltrated about 20 celebrity iCloud accounts and leaked private photos of artists such as Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Kirsten Dunst, Kaley Cuoco and Kate...

Graduate school application class would be practical

Nathan James September 17, 2014

For many students at The University of Alabama, undergraduate studies are just the first step on the long road towards a master’s or Ph.D. These students will commit huge amounts of time and energy...

The NFL is not setting the example it should

Kyle Simpson September 16, 2014

This September, many exciting changes are happening. Schools are in session, the weather is getting cooler (unless you live in Alabama, apparently,) and the most exciting season of the year is beginning...

National Homeland security starts through improving border security

Andrew Parks September 16, 2014

Late last month, a situational awareness bulletin obtained by Fox News from the Texas Department of Public Safety warned all Texas law 
enforcement agencies of the following: “A review of ISIS social...

NFL subsidies come with high moral price

Leigh Terry September 16, 2014

The National Football League has been in the headlines for several weeks because of controversies that have arisen far away from the gridiron. Ray Rice’s domestic abuse conviction and Adrian Peterson’s...

Scotland should remain part of United Kingdom

Joe Puchner September 15, 2014

On Thursday, September 18, Scots will be asked whether or not they think Scotland should become an independent country. With less than two days of 
campaigning left before this decisive vote, the Scottish...