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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

What if the Machine can’t learn?

Guest Column April 2, 2014

The past year has provided an extraordinary opportunity for The University of Alabama community to learn some valuable lessons – or so I thought. It began with the school board elections. There, local...

Romney, Palin wrong in comments on crisis on Crimean peninsula

Nathan James March 20, 2014

“Thanks, Obama!” is apparently a very dangerous phrase to use satirically. But for Republicans throughout the country, it’s a rallying cry with fewer boundaries each day. For proof, look to Romney...

It’s time to dissolve our worthless Student Government Association

John Speer March 20, 2014

Earlier this week, one of my fellow columnists wrote about the need to get rid of the Student Government Association. As someone who has been on this campus for six years and will earn both my undergraduate...

A modest proposal for student football seating

John Brinkerhoff March 20, 2014

Despite the fact that our football team has become a highly coordinated and (mostly) winning machine over the past few years, other aspects of the program are far less than ideal. Every year, major issues...

Two ends of spectrum on campus divisions

Maxton Thoman March 19, 2014

“Can you see my label now?” So begs a five-foot tall, spray-painted, female figure hiding behind a Patagonia insignia. Strategically placed on the temporary wall of the Ferguson Center construction...

Sanctions are the wrong way to go

Regan Williams March 19, 2014

The Russian invasion of Crimea has been a news story that is almost impossible to ignore. On Monday the U.S. and Eurpean Union announced that they would be sanctioning Russia as a response to these invasions....

Transgender group long overdue at UA

Beth Lindly March 19, 2014

There are more than 250 student organizations at The University of Alabama. There are more than 250 ways to get involved if you’re creative, if you’re athletic, if you just want to get to know other...

Romney, Palin accurate in comments about Russian aggression

Andrew Parks March 18, 2014

In October 2012, during the final debate of the 2012 presidential race, Republican candidate Mitt Romney called Russia our greatest geopolitical adversary. At the time, President Barack Obama and top liberal...

Healthy vending means more than water

Leigh Terry March 18, 2014

The University of Alabama and Bama Dining, in particular, have made great strides over the last few years toward expanding healthy eating options on campus. Dining halls now feature calorie counts prominently...

UA does not need SGA if it fails to provide progress

Patrick Crowley March 18, 2014

A month ago, I wrote that the SGA must save itself from irrelevance by installing leadership with bold and progressive vision, especially female leadership. It was wishful thinking on my part, and I was...

Throwing the flag on Tuesday’s SGA elections

Letter to the Editor March 17, 2014

My dad has a saying that he has used for as far back as I can remember. As a former lineman for Coach Bryant, it’s safe to say football has been a significant part of his life. Anytime Dad knows that...

College Republicans should not heel to party

Regan Williams March 17, 2014

On March 7, the College Republican Federation of Alabama, which recently elected new officers, issued a press release which stated: “Support the platform of the ALGOP and the RNC along with the traditional,...