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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

Is a college education truly worth its cost?

Patrick Crowley March 3, 2014

In case you have not noticed lately, colleges across the nation are becoming increasingly more expensive every year – The University of Alabama included. I do not doubt that when the Board of Trustees...

Republican party should change to ensure relevancy

Regan Williams March 3, 2014

Republicans will be facing a tough midterm election cycle. While they could win the Senate, an admittedly major prize, they are also facing a real identity crisis: The party is growing way too old, and...

State legislature abortion bills are absurd

Nathan James February 27, 2014

Alabama has a problem with choice. Over the past four weeks, our representatives in the House have approved bill after bill designed to make Christian sexual norms the common law. House Bills 31, 490,...

SGA stands with the Capstone in higher education funding

Guest Column February 27, 2014

By Allison Ingram | Guest Columnist When we first entered The University of Alabama, we imagined college as an invitation to the future, the first taste of adulthood’s freedom still coupled with the...

Alabama should support, pass an expungement law

Matthew Bailey February 27, 2014

Growing up in the state of Alabama, several things became apparent to me very early on. The most important of these was that the unofficial state motto was “thank God for Mississippi.” Unfortunately,...

Nothing like a view from the cheap seats

Austin Barranco February 26, 2014

Alcohol sales are not allowed at SEC sporting events, which is unfortunate because many other colleges and conferences have used alcohol sales to enhance the atmosphere of their ball games. The University...

Responding to “State gun laws prompt debate”

Letter to the Editor February 26, 2014

I have been a concealed-carry permit holder in the state of Alabama for almost three years now. I typically exercise the right to arm myself whenever and wherever it is legal. Sadly, this right does...

Students should not lose passion for free speech

Maxton Thoman February 26, 2014

Since late November of last year, the streets of Kiev have been overrun with protesters feverishly fighting the oppression of not only their Ukrainian government, but alsop arguably the vast reaches...

Realities dictate athlete orientation is important to us

Noah Cannon February 25, 2014

The landscape of LGBTQ athletes in professional sports in the United States is changing with what seems like an increasingly rapid pace. Gay-identified basketball player Jason Collins and gay-identified...

State legislature bill redundant, ineffective

Henry Downes February 25, 2014

Election-year pandering by state politicians is not usually newsworthy, but a recent effort to “reinforce” religious freedoms in Alabama schools by state Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is so hopelessly...

An open letter to The Capstone’s Parking and Transportation Services

Michelle Fuentes February 25, 2014

Dear Parking and Transportation Services, In all of elementary, middle and high school, I was never allowed to be a hall monitor. From a very young age I showed extreme attention to detail and a great...

Our View: Transparency is necessary

Our View February 24, 2014

Over the past several years, The University of Alabama has lost sight of the importance of a marketplace of ideas. The University’s actions against both the Alabama Alliance for Sexual and Reproductive...