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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

Harassment of Mallet enters a new realm

Marina Roberts October 20, 2013

Editor’s Note: The following column contains language that may be offensive to some readers. At 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, a female Malleteer, Mari Baroff, who willingly disclosed her name for this...

An open letter to the boys of the street

Letter to the Editor October 16, 2013

Editor's Note: The following column contains language that may be offensive to some readers.   This is a letter to the boys who helped me parallel park only to say, “Now we flip a coin to see what...

Machine’s silence worth a thousand words

Asher Elbein October 16, 2013

On Monday, the very day when Kelly Horwitz filed a brief alleging fraud in the Tuscaloosa municipal elections, we woke to find our residence halls covered in fliers. Each purported to be an announcement...

Body issues of women are dominated by insecurities, not children’s toys

Erynn Williams October 16, 2013

In today’s society, subliminal messaging is almost expected from many different sources of media. But sometimes I think we should take a second to look at things at face value. Recently, I came across...

A normal, closed-minded day in America

Maxton Thoman October 15, 2013

In medieval England, prisoners were often designated to receive the worst possible punishment for their crimes – a sentence that was as much a spectacle as it was grisly, and all that was needed were...

Experience Tuscaloosa’s charm before it is lost

John Speer October 15, 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 15, 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....

Lack of puppies, disappointment abounds

Ross Green October 14, 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...

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

Letter to the Editor October 14, 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 14, 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...

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

Regan Williams October 13, 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 13, 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...