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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

Experience Tuscaloosa’s charm before it is lost

John Speer October 16, 2013

Last Sunday, I missed lunch. Ordinarily, this casual observation serves no purpose and would not affect my routine or my feelings with regards to lunch. I assumed I could always go again. However, I skipped...

Public defenders serve as vanguards of justice

Rich Robinson October 16, 2013

The interview room is small, probably 9 feet by 9. Neglected light green walls, one blue door and large smash resistant windows. A plastic table and chairs sit in the middle. Fluorescent lights hover overhead....

Re: ‘The University should help better the state of Alabama’

Letter to the Editor October 15, 2013

Last Wednesday, columnist Will Gonzalez railed against UA students’ general lack of civic engagement, largely criticizing the efforts of Honors students. It is curious that Gonzalez decided to single...

Your interests should not be determined by others

Beth Lindly October 15, 2013

Hi, my name is Beth. I’m 20 years old and I like One Direction. I don’t hide it, and I’m certainly not ashamed of it. Their music makes me happy, and they’re all insanely attractive (don’t deny...

Lack of puppies, disappointment abounds

Ross Green October 15, 2013

Men and women of the Capstone, I come to you in ruff times indeed. As a member of your Student Government Association, I am embarrassed. Corruption, despotism, even communism, these are the vices gripping...

Amnesty for all is not the only way to go involving immigration

Regan Williams October 14, 2013

America is a diverse country founded from the immigrants of many different cultures. Still, immigration is one of the biggest issues facing this country. Some believe border security is paramount, while...

California transgender laws are the right step

Letter to the Editor October 14, 2013

When an ultra-conservative family member awkwardly breaks the news of a major progressive legal advancement, I know something has gone awry. On Aug. 7, in my home state of California, Gov. Jerry Brown...

Stop shaming others because of your own insecurities

Samaria Johnson October 14, 2013

It’s that time to pick out a costume for free burritos at Chipotle come Halloween. My friends and I will head to the Halloween store on Skyland Boulevard to spend hours freaking each other out and...

Library hours do not encourage academia

Letter to the Editor October 14, 2013

An essential part of a university experience occurs at the library. It is a place of studying, of commiserating and of learning. Most of all, it offers students a quiet study environment. However, The...

Affordable Care Act expansion of Medicaid not entirely complete

Matthew Bailey October 14, 2013

  Ever since the Affordable Care Act started to be debated in Congress, Republicans and conservatives have made it their goal to fight against all forms of the act. Unfortunately, their refusal to...

Plan ahead, don’t let senior year catch you unprepared

Guest Column October 10, 2013

With the arrival of October, students immerse themselves again in the biannual mania that is class registration. You can almost hear the freshmen madly dashing to advising offices and the click of DegreeWorks...

Barriers to the enjoyment of UA Homecoming

Nathan James October 10, 2013

You may have been at last Saturday’s Homecoming game against Georgia State University. Odds are, you weren’t; there are 17,000 student seats, and only 71.3 percent of those were filled. It’s a common...