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Opinion | Diversity should go beyond Black and white

Mallory Hatchett and Morgan Lewis October 19, 2022

The University of Alabama has 32,593 full-time students on campus. The student population is 72.1% white, 10.3% Black, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, 1.5% Asian and 3.4% are two or more races. Considering the size...

Find your place: communities and resources for minority students

Find your place: communities and resources for minority students

Victor Hagan and Sophana Norville October 19, 2022

As of fall 2022, 8,542 students at The University of Alabama identify as an ethnic or racial minority. While there are many identity-based organizations to join, resources readily available to students...

Opinion | Black students should be supported wherever they go

Opinion | Black students should be supported wherever they go

Samantha White, 1956 Contributing Writer October 19, 2022

As a Black woman, I found it interesting that there was so much pressure for me to attend a historically Black university. I did not, of course. Not because I had anything against Historically Black Colleges...

Letter from the Editor: Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine

Letter from the Editor: Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Editor-in-Chief, Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine October 19, 2022

On a campus as big as The University of Alabama’s, it’s a guarantee that there will be a story around every corner. These stories and experiences create the backdrop that is The University of Alabama....

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Letter from the Editor: The Crimson White

Bhavana Ravala, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2022

They say the third time’s the charm, and that applies to the third collaboration between The Crimson White and Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine.  The mission of the Unseen Edition is simple: to showcase...

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Opinion | Compromise on Critical Race Theory is a threat to education 

Alex Brewbaker, Contributing Columnist October 16, 2022

In March, the Alabama House of Representatives proposed a bill that would ban “divisive concepts” from K-12 and public institutions of higher education. House Bill 312, proposed by House Republican...

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Opinion | Guest submissions provide a deeper insight into student perspectives

Carson Lott, Opinions Editor October 12, 2022

The Crimson White Opinions Desk is one of the most effective forms of media for highlighting diverse perspectives from across the UA student body. The desk covers a wide range of topics, from state...

Letter to the Editor: On "Delete Dixie”

Letter to the Editor: On “Delete Dixie”

Terry Johnson, Guest Columnist October 9, 2022

Editor's Note: Terry Johnson graduated from The University of Alabama in 1975 with his B.A. in political science, and again in 1976 with an M.A. in public relations. He served as managing editor of The...

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Opinion | Anyone should be able to create a student organization

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist October 9, 2022

Joining a student organization may be one of the most rewarding experiences you can have at The University of Alabama. Clubs and organizations provide opportunities to connect with others, pursue extracurricular...

Opinion | UA Students are uninformed on the dangers of over-drinking  

Opinion | UA Students are uninformed on the dangers of over-drinking  

Hannah Shedd, Contributing Columnist October 5, 2022

Many students drink alcohol, but not everyone is aware of the serious and severe consequences of binge drinking. Around 25% of U.S. adults participate in binge drinking, with the most common age group...

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Opinion | Office Hours are Undervalued

Sarah Cosner, Contributing Columnist October 2, 2022

In preparation for a test or project, there are a variety of strategies that students employ to receive a good grade. From summarizing notes to completing practice problems and watching concept videos,...

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Opinion | UA Should Offer Childcare to Faculty, Staff and Students

Mary Claire Wooten, Staff Columnist September 28, 2022

On Aug. 16, the Faculty Senate met in North Lawn Hall to discuss their agenda for the forthcoming academic year. Heather Elliot and Alex Tokovinine, co-chairs of the Faculty Senate’s Faculty Life Committee,...