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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

Social inequity should not be ‘the way of things’

Nathan James November 7, 2013

Last week, Erynn Williams wrote a column on the topic of diversity – or lack thereof – in the entertainment industry. Ms. Williams argued that the lack of diversity in certain industries isn’t because...

Graduate programs: Edward or Jacob?

Will Gonzalez November 7, 2013

As University students we have already made the first of many big decisions in our lives; attending the Capstone has vaulted us into the elite echelons of our society. Only 20 percent of Alabamians have...

Students should be offended by sexist chalkings

Asher Elbein November 7, 2013

The University campus woke yesterday morning, as it does most mornings, to a parade of chalking. The majority of these are announcements or advertisements. Occasionally an artist will grace us with a doodle....

It’s time for fans to get up for GameDay

Maxton Thoman November 6, 2013

On Saturday, in the midst of a hectic weekend of football, @CollegeGameDay managed to tweet out, “LSU vs Alabama! GameDay is heading to Tuscaloosa. #GetUp4GameDay.” The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide...

The time is now for complete reform of U.S. immigration laws

Victor Cuicahua November 6, 2013

The debates on immigration seem to never end, and discussions dealing with it orbit around policy but rarely around the lives of those affected by it. Those living in the U.S. illegally and their stories...

NFL needs major shakeup in wake of bullying scandal

Amber Patterson November 6, 2013

It has been a rather scandal-free football season in my eyes. It seemed to be smooth sailing after Aaron Hernandez went on a killing spree back in preseason. Then the name Richie Incognito made headlines....

Tuscaloosa, UA should support young mothers

Claire Chretien November 5, 2013

The Guttmacher Institute reported that more than half of all abortions in the United States are obtained by women in their 20s. The Alabama Department of Public Health reported that Louis Payne at the...

The Ph.D. dissertation: the muggle’s basilisk

Michelle Fuentes November 5, 2013

If Hogwarts, or another fine institution of magical education, offered a Ph.D., I imagine that the qualifying exams would be aptly named T.O.A.D.S. or Tests for Outstanding and Advanced Doctoral Studies....

Public lacks disabilities awareness

Rich Robinson November 5, 2013

Most people have probably never heard the name Ethan Saylor. That’s not surprising. He was just another 26-year-old guy from Maryland. But here’s why we should all never forget the name of Ethan...

Feminism is needed, but movement’s focus needs reevaluation

Marina Roberts November 4, 2013

As a white, able-bodied, cisgender, straight person who grew up in a middle-class American household, I consider myself to be incredibly privileged. The only aspect of my identity that marginalizes me...

[OUR VIEW] Hearsay has no place in larger issue

Our View November 4, 2013

A group of 15 alumnae of The University of Alabama Psi chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Women’s Fraternity signed an emailed letter dated Oct. 11. The letter outlined their reasoning to believe the sorority’s...

University should not have to fund internships

Patrick Crowley November 4, 2013

Last week, Beth Lindly wrote an insightful column about how internships favor wealthier students who could afford unpaid internships in expensive cities such as Boston, L.A., Chicago, N.Y.C., etc. She...