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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

Our View: Silence not an option

Our View April 2, 2014

It is no secret that the University of Alabama Student Goverment Association is an organization largely limited to completing projects. It has shied away from truly taking a stand on any remotely controversial...

SGA Senate made wrong call on recent vote

SGA Senate made wrong call on recent vote

Letter to the Editor April 2, 2014

It was just last September when President Judy Bonner said, regarding Greek system integration at The University of Alabama, “I am empowering our students to do the same thing that our students did 50...

The U.S. should go back to postal banking

Matthew Bailey April 2, 2014

In the state of Alabama, many individuals resort to payday and title loan dealers to pay off regular expenses. Sixty-nine percent of first-time borrowers are taking out a payday loan for regular expenses...

What if the Machine can’t learn?

Guest Column April 1, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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...

Healthy vending means more than water

Leigh Terry March 17, 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 17, 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...