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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

Every society needs hunters, gatherers, cave painters

Letter to the Editor July 24, 2013

  I, presumably along with the rest of you reading this, spent the majority of my senior year of high school planning out my college career. I visited countless campuses, ultimately settling not on my...

Don’t clamor for Zimmerman’s conviction; demand new laws

Nathan James July 17, 2013

On February 26 last year, neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman saw 17-year-old Trayvon Martin walking through his Florida town and decided he looked suspicious. Zimmerman followed Martin on foot,...

Americans should prioritize evidence over race in Zimmerman murder trial

Letter to the Editor July 17, 2013

Not guilty. As the verdict was announced Saturday night, people all over my Facebook news feed seemed to be in an uproar. Well, my black friends at least. From day one, the media has played the George...

Honors College should require courses fostering community, civic engagement

John Brinkerhoff July 17, 2013

I have never been more proud to call myself a student of The University of Alabama than I was in the aftermath of the April 27, 2011, tornado. I witnessed an outpouring of support from all corners of campus...

‘Glee’ star’s death wake-up call to protect one’s friends from harm

Beth Lindly July 17, 2013

The death of 31-year-old Canadian actor Cory Monteith Saturday night shocked millions of people around the world, “Glee” lovers and non-fans alike. The lead star of the hit musical TV show was found...

Parking permit revenue should be used effectively

Mackenzie Brown July 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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...

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

Regan Williams July 3, 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 3, 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...

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

Letter to the Editor July 3, 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...

Summer is a time for internships, work experience

Patrick Crowley June 26, 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...