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The Crimson White

OPINION

Alabama law enforcement’s big day was entirely meaningless for the state

Tray Smith February 25, 2013

Other states may be legalizing pot and gay marriage, but last Tuesday should have squandered any suspicion that Alabama could be nudged by the progressive trend. In one day, law enforcement officers...

Alabama House Bill 57 focuses on abortion, filled with lies about women’s health

Nathan James February 21, 2013

There are three things that should be known about Alabama House Bill 57. The first is that the bill would make the safety requirements placed on abortion clinics much, much more strict, setting a new precedent...

Go-to arguments lack substance as soon as ‘personal choice’ puts other students at risk

Guest Column February 21, 2013

(The following is part of a discussion of the SGA's proposed smoking ban at The University of Alabama) “It’s a personal choice” – the phrase that is so quickly adopted by the affected party whenever...

Events of last week leave students wondering if handcuffs are the University’s latest, greatest fashion accessory

Elizabeth Lowder February 21, 2013

New York Fashion Week has finally come to a close, and I saw plenty of hot accessories. Despite the growing trend in Tuscaloosa, handcuffs were not on the list. Last week’s major “facepalm” incident...

Harlem Shake ends with free speech debate

Regan Williams February 21, 2013

We have had quite an interesting week with drug busts and the police shutting down the Harlem Shake events. Despite negative pushback, the University’s decision to shut down the latter event was not...

Students discuss points against, merits of smoking ban at U of A

John Brinkerhoff February 21, 2013

Last week, the SGA Senate soundly rejected a resolution supporting a campuswide tobacco ban, sending a strong message to the administration against such measures. This message was belied by the Faculty...

Administrators banning use of tobacco would only be self-serving, ineffective

John Speer February 21, 2013

(The following is part of a discussion of the SGA's proposed smoking ban at The University of Alabama) There are rumblings amidst the University’s administration concerning what action will be taken...

Introverts shouldn’t deny themselves their own company

Tarif Haque February 21, 2013

“I hate it here,” he said to me candidly across the table. I asked him why. “I used to spend hours at home alone. I grew up on a farm. College is tiring.” The conversation was a depressing one....

Our View: Permit policy needs review

Our View February 20, 2013

Monday’s attempt to play into the Harlem Shake meme by filming a video on the Quad may have been several days late. The lifespan of a meme is not long. Perhaps this one was already close to being played...

Careers don’t always match majors

Letter to the Editor February 20, 2013

I couldn’t help but notice that The Crimson White’s Feb. 11, 2013, cover story on “UA majors mirror job growth trends” frequently conflates college “major” with future career “jobs” and...

Saying ‘no’ sometimes crucial to cut down on stress

Amber Patterson February 20, 2013

The life of a college student can be summed up to early mornings, late nights, deadlines, papers and endless hours of classes. We sprint from class to class, where we have presentations and group projects...

Students should not forgo handwriting for typical notes

Lucy Cheseldine February 19, 2013

A recent surge in online lectures, learning material and degree programs has shed light on the effect that computers have on education. Of course, online content is one means of a higher level of equality...