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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

Reflecting on FYC gate, one year later

Tray Smith September 19, 2012

One year ago this Sunday, Grant Cochran resigned as The University of Alabama’s Student Government Association president. He was the first SGA president to resign in over 60 years and stepped down in...

Romney’s recent remarks show ‘disdain, apathy’

Nathan James September 19, 2012

Mother Jones released a video Monday showing remarks made by Mitt Romney at a private fundraiser. These remarks, which Romney did not realize were being taped, tell us more about his character than he...

Charity and service fueled by benefits

Tara Massouleh September 18, 2012

“With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a new pair of shoes to a child in need.” “For every retweet, Arby’s will give a $1 to Children’s Hospital.” “Donate $5 to the Humane Society...

Romney’s recent mishaps prove his inability to lead

Austin Gaddis September 18, 2012

While the Obama campaign may not have started publicly promoting their victory party for November just yet, I’m sure they’ve at least bought the champagne. At a time when many in the political world...

In response to, “Don’t waste your chalk”

Letter to the Editor September 18, 2012

On Thursday, Sept. 13, there was an “interesting” opinion piece in The Crimson White. I say “interesting” not because I found this argument particularly insightful or intelligent, but rather because...

Suite-style dorms attractive but illogical, lonely

Mary Sellers Shaw September 17, 2012

Imagine. It’s your senior year of high school. You walk into an apartment-style dorm at The University of Alabama, and you think, “This is amazing! I can have my own room, no community bathroom and...

Eternal bathers and American germaphobia

Lucy Cheseldine September 17, 2012

A strange thing happened to me a few weeks ago, a sort of baptism if you like. I was born into the Deep South by swimming in the Black Warrior River. It wasn’t the sort of spot made for swimming and,...

Affordable Care Act vital to American health

Tarif Haque September 17, 2012

Her bones hurt. At 16, she checked into the local oncology clinic after school, awaiting the diagnosis. In the cruel aftermath, her family would receive several bills in the mail each month requesting...

A guide to the proper etiquette of social media: what not to tweet

Tori Lee September 16, 2012

“At first, I thought it was a sad, handwritten book. I did not know it was your diary.” This is one of my favorite quotes from the very entertaining and well-known movie “Bridesmaids,” and it’s...

Chicago teacher strike shows selfishness of union

Henry Downes September 16, 2012

For over 350,000 Chicago schoolchildren, vacation has never seemed so politically charged. While the economy continues to limp towards something resembling recovery, the Chicago Teachers’ Union spurned...

Julia’s Market improves with health, fails with price

SoRelle Wyckoff September 16, 2012

I survived off of anything microwavable my freshman year. I lived on the top floor of Julia Tutwiler Hall, and options were limited to anything that could fit in the three-by-six-by-three refrigerator...

This year, choose to focus on the real issues

Brad Tipper September 16, 2012

With a new school year comes many new exciting events. The startling reminder that the beginning of classes means a new mountain of schoolwork to climb is attached to the weekly anticipation of another...