How many of us have asked what direction our University is taking? During my tenure on this campus, I’ve witnessed a dazzling array of construction and renovation. We revolutionized South campus living,...

When one attends a college without any intention of furthering their academic pursuits, they are doing a disservice not only to themselves but to the college community as a whole. The opportunity to learn...

Growing up in the Deep South, there are certain themes I am accustomed to: extreme heat, soul food, accents and racism. We usually treat racism as if it is a secret of the South that we are not supposed...

We’ve all heard the old rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” How many of us, though, actually eat the entire apple? For the most part, we eat the good parts and when we’re finished, throw...

Over a New Year’s dinner with friends in Glasgow, I sat at one side of the table facing a line of my nearest and dearest as they began to look and sound more and more like a rather serious board of directors....

In December, Americans were shocked by the mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary School. All deaths are sad, but the details of this case were particularly grisly. The tragedy, like the shooting at Columbine,...

Over the past month, the news has been dominated by discussions surrounding gun control. Several senseless, violent and horrific tragedies have pushed this issue to the forefront of our minds. The ensuing...

When I became editor, I envisioned a Crimson White more engaged with its community. I wanted to build a Crimson White that had the ability to pull students together and make things happen. I believe it’s...

Anyone who grew up in Alabama or, for that matter, has spent a day in it, knows that Crimson Tide football is a huge point of pride for the state. It is easy to see why. We have a storied history of domination...

Exactly one month ago, the United States was faced with a tragedy of monstrous proportions: the murder of 26 children and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Conn. With these tragedies...