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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

Federal student loan model broken

Cruise Hall July 8, 2014

Last year, student loan debt surpassed $1.2 trillion. This figure alone cannot account for the long-term impact that bad credit and diminished spending capacity will have on the economy. All in all, student...

Avoid self-ambition, try to make the world a better place to live

Vel Lewis July 8, 2014

I do not visit churches outside of my own very often, but when I do, I make sure to keep the church bulletin that was handed out that day. It reminds me of the people I met, who opened up their church...

Alabama needs to reform prisons, jails

Matthew Bailey July 1, 2014

Alabama’s state motto is “Audemus jura nostra defendere,” which translates to “We dare defend our rights.” One way this state has been failing greatly in defending human rights is when it comes...

News more entertainment than information

Leigh Terry July 1, 2014

If you follow the news, you have probably noticed that it is increasingly becoming less of an informational medium and more of an outlet for entertainment. As consumers of information, we got tired of...

You don't have to be a diehard fan to enjoy the World Cup

Mark Hammontree July 1, 2014

American football is better than soccer. Or at least that’s what I think, and this is my column. That being said, this World Cup has been one of the more exciting sporting events I’ve ever kept up...

More than a new website

June 24, 2014

If you’ve been to thecrimsonwhite.com over the past week, you may have noticed something different. After months of work and weeks of fine tuning, The Crimson White is proud to announce the launch of...

3-D printing provides innovative solutions

Cruise Hall June 24, 2014

When the desktop computer first hit the market, it was a novel technology, but nobody really knew what to make of it. Only after college students put the computer to work in new, useful applications...

Nondiscrimination should include sexuality

Leigh Terry June 17, 2014

Bowdoin College recently made headlines for severing official ties with one of its student organizations, the Bowdoin Christian Fellowship, over its advisors’ unwillingness to sign a campus-wide nondiscrimination...

University administration should be transparent about expenses

Mark Hammontree June 17, 2014

You may have missed it, but once again the Alabama System board of trustees voted to raise tuition and fees at the system’s universities. After the latest in these regular tuition increases, the two-semester...

Rape should be discussed at UA

Nathan James June 10, 2014

There’s a disturbing trend in the way our campus talks about rape.Our campus, like most college campuses, has a rate of sexual assault that is much higher than in surrounding areas. Hoping to start discussion...

Summer work key to successful career

Guest Column June 10, 2014

Ah, summer. What comes to mind when you hear that term? The first things I think of are beaches, no school, sleeping all day and staying up all night. Many enjoy the time away from school, but this is...

Obama should drop current minimum wage

Cruise Hall June 10, 2014

In recent months, President Obama has campaigned to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. Given the dismal employment landscape, though, it’s unlikely that the new minimum wage would deliver the...