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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

Beware the label: ‘social outcast’

Tarif Haque October 16, 2012

I knew Grace from high school. Back then, she trickled in and out of my life — mostly in school and sometimes out of school. Though we weren’t remarkable friends, we had mutual ones — but still,...

Pledgeship ‘suspension’ poor solution to greek problems

Amber Patterson October 15, 2012

I recently stumbled upon an article concerning the suspension of the Interfraternity Council. When I read the word suspension, I automatically assumed that it meant a month or two of deceased pledgeship...

OUR VIEW: Vigilance required for safety

Our View October 15, 2012

On Sept. 16, an anonymous author claiming to represent a group of parents of freshman UA students sent University administrators an email alleging excessive alcohol consumption in greek organizations on...

Expanding patient choice key to health care reform

Tray Smith October 15, 2012

An average of 140 million Americans shop at Walmart every week. Online retailers like Apple, Amazon and Google sold over one billion digital tracks in the first three quarters of this year. Americans...

Absence of Steve Jobs reflective in lackluster iPhone 5

SoRelle Wyckoff October 15, 2012

The Apple empire has dominated the technological world for the past decade. The iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac have redefined the fields of music, phones, tablets and computers, as well as introducing a slew...

New Starbucks: bigger size doesn’t translate to better service

Tori Lee October 15, 2012

In my week of adjusting to the new, fancy, biggest college campus Starbucks, I realized that a bigger size does not necessarily mean better functionality. I let the day of the grand opening slide –...

Debates show just how divided the country is

Letter to the Editor October 11, 2012

Oct. 3 became one of the most defining moments of the 2012 Presidential Race. At the University of Denver, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney met for the first of three debates the two candidates...

Consider Alabama congressional races in November election

Nathan James October 11, 2012

As Election Day approaches and the nation’s media become more and more focused on the presidential race, it’s important not to forget about the other offices to be decided this November. In particular,...

OPINION: Stick it to the man, stick to the little guy: Why La Lola Loca is disappointing

Mackenzie Brown October 10, 2012

In Monday’s issue of The Crimson White, Bama Dining advertised a new food truck, called La Lola Loca, on the Quad in front of Graves Hall. Out of curiosity, I decided to give it a try. I had a Loca...

Pictures can document memorable activities or distract from them

Tara Massouleh October 10, 2012

“Pics or it didn’t happen!” How many times have we all heard this challenge from one of our friends regarding even the most mundane happenings, like our latest high score in Mario Kart. How many...

Remembering Matthew Shepard: 14 years later

Austin Gaddis October 10, 2012

Friday, Oct. 12, will mark 14 years since the death of Matthew Shepard, the 21-year-old college student who was brutally beaten in the rural Wyoming countryside and left for dead because he was gay. He...

Roy Moore’s intolerant rants deserve no place on Alabama Supreme Court

Henry Downes October 10, 2012

In case you haven’t heard, Roy Moore is seeking to reclaim his former position as chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court next month. Besides raising fundamental questions about the rationale behind...