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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

Parking permit revenue should be used effectively

Mackenzie Brown July 9, 2013

The University once again raised the cost of parking permits on campus. This shouldn’t be news to many students who have already bought their permit for the 2013-14 school year, but most of us already...

Dear Dwight Howard: cut theatrics, just play ball

Amber Patterson July 9, 2013

The NBA has a new player that everyone loves to hate. He has single-handedly gotten rid of two coaches and sparked numerous fights with one of the top athletes in the game. This 6-foot-11-inch player has...

Women deserve better than Gosnell, sub-par abortion clinic standards

Claire Chretien July 9, 2013

I’m writing in response to “Sexual justice a civil rights issue, regardless of politics, gender, sexual orientation,” by Joey Gamble. Mr. Gamble expressed his opposition to a Texas bill that would...

Sexual justice a civil rights issue, regardless of politics, gender, sexual orientation

Letter to the Editor July 2, 2013

For nearly 13 hours June 25, Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (D-District 10) filibustered Senate Bill 5, a bill that regulates the administration of abortions in Texas. These regulations would prohibit...

University should offer housing for D.C. interns who meet requirements

Regan Williams July 2, 2013

This summer I have had the pleasure of interning on Capitol Hill. I would not trade this experience for anything; however, I do have some major issues with it. One of the largest problems that I have...

Student loan interest increase is result of government greed

Nathan James July 2, 2013

If you’re one of the 12 million Americans who relies on student loans to pay for college, heads up – things are about to get ugly. Monday, Congress missed its deadline to preserve current interest...

Students should welcome University’s new reforms to campus mail system

John Brinkerhoff June 25, 2013

From libraries to the SUPe Store, most operations at The University of Alabama run smoothly and enhance the student experience with little inconvenience. Last year, the mail service on campus was a glaring...

Students should not support vulgar, degrading music

Erynn Williams June 25, 2013

It is common knowledge that subliminal messages are sent to us through the media: however, it seems to be the more direct messages that we ignore every day. Music is present in the daily lives of many...

Summer is a time for internships, work experience

Patrick Crowley June 25, 2013

Summer for Alabama students is the ephemeral time between the beginning of scorching heat and fall football. For most students, it provides an abundance of opportunities in various countries, cities and...

Snowden must be recognized for heroic endeavors

Nathan James June 25, 2013

The list of people who have given up everything for a cause is full of heroes. Many of America’s most prominent historical figures are people who turned their backs on comfort and security for the sake...

UA administration failed to uphold its standards, protect LGBTQ+ students

Letter to the Editor June 18, 2013

On May 18, members of the Westboro Baptist Church, a group notorious for their use of violently homophobic and anti-military language, gathered in front of Russell Hall to deliver a message of hate to...

Alabama Accountability Act affects more than just 74 failing schools

Nathan James June 18, 2013

The 74 lowest-performing neighborhood schools in Alabama may see significant changes headed their way. They may also be receiving more media attention, since today they were all identified as “failing”...