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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

American Dream becoming just a dream to U.S. citizens

Mazie Bryant February 19, 2013

What is the American Dream? It’s a phrase thrown around in today’s society to inspire and encourage people to make something of themselves, but what does it encompass? The values our founding fathers...

Saban should remove criminal players without question

SoRelle Wyckoff February 18, 2013

Glancing at the muted television, I watched the words scroll along the bottom of CNN: “Four Alabama players arrested.” Obviously, I was embarrassed. These words were soon followed by: “Saban removes...

Freshman Advisor position the right step forward for UA

John Brinkerhoff February 18, 2013

Some of my most memorable experiences in college occurred while living in Blount Hall my freshman year. Beyond the normal antics every student seems to share, I still distinctly remember the help I received...

Gender-based acts of violence are the problem, not false reporting of crime

Guest Column February 18, 2013

The recently published CW article, “Consent on Campus an Issue,” subsequent backlash from the campus community, and the University’s official response has me deeply disturbed. Many of the commenters...

TFA detrimental to impoverished kids

John Speer February 14, 2013

In an inspiring letter on education last week titled “Teach for America can close poverty education gap, locally, nationally,” author Jasmine Cannon asserted her belief that poor communities require...

Suspension not enough; muggers must leave team, campus

Nathan James February 14, 2013

Football is more than a game here at Alabama. Everyone knows that. It’s a cultural institution, a source of identity for the University and a financial bastion that has helped make this University great....

Traditions, Christian values may cause younger marriage age in Alabama

Hannah Waid February 14, 2013

I am an avid reader and was Southern born and bred, which has somewhat caused me to be a hopeless romantic. People sing about it, write about it and make movies about it. Love. And with Valentine’s Day...

Members of Internet age must go back to dating basics

Amber Patterson February 13, 2013

It’s about that time; Valentine’s Day is right on the horizon. Roses and candy hearts will begin to rain down, and inspirational love tweets will flood our timelines. Reflecting on this upcoming Valentine’s...

Sometimes our critics are secretly our friends: my study in hypocrisy

Brad Erthal February 13, 2013

Last week, I wrote a column about how greeks on this campus should stop writing letters to the CW affirming their lack of racism and instead focus on changing their institutions to end the historical racial...

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival: reason to study abroad

Lucy Cheseldine February 13, 2013

Nothing quite compares to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival experience. And it is just that, an experience. The streets are full of characters, the pavement becomes a circus, and the cafes and restaurants...

It is time for fraternities to go formal

John Brinkerhoff February 12, 2013

(The following is part of  "A discussion on the future of fraternity rush at Alabama") One of the most visible products of The University of Alabama’s growth is the wave of freshmen girls that arrive...

UA gymnastics coach Sarah Patterson: Student supporters of team are champions

Letter to the Editor February 12, 2013

As we reach the midpoint of our regular season, I want to take a moment to thank our amazing students. Through our first two home meets, we have averaged over 2,300 students per meet in Coleman Coliseum...