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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

OPINION

Dissent: Calderone for SGA president

Drew Hoover March 6, 2012

Matt Calderone is clearly the best candidate to lead our SGA. The Crimson White editorial board, which historically endorses independent candidates, has endorsed someone who by all indications is the...

Machine undermines development of greek leaders

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

Some say that taking a stance against the Machine is the equivalent to always supporting a voting block like the Machine. I disagree. A chief source of the Machine’s power is built on threats, and because...

Calderone offers platform based on past city experience

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

By Matt Calderone   Last month, I announced my candidacy for Student Government Association president. Throughout my college career, I have had a variety of unique experiences in SGA and as an intern...

Rick Santorum doesn’t deserve my vote

John Davis March 6, 2012

It often surprises people when I tell them I’m a Republican. Admittedly, this has at least a little to do with my upbringing, but I believe that a president genuinely committed to a smaller federal government...

Stripling aims to end block seating, improve spending and improve transparency

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

My name is Shea Stripling, and I’m running for SGA President. Some readers might think I’m going to use this article to discuss my corporate sponsor and their amazing breakfast foods, but I don’t...

Wilson looks to change campus’ culture, starting with freshmen

Letter to the Editor March 6, 2012

For the past three years, I have had the incredible opportunity to serve in our Student Government Association. I’ve worked day after day alongside bright and talented students, forming friendships and...

Candidate calls for new leadership in SGA

Letter to the Editor March 5, 2012

During the three years I have attended the University of Alabama, I, like many other individuals, have felt an incredible frustration at the unresponsive, insular nature of the Student Government Association....

Our View: Collins for vice president for Academic Affairs

Our View: Collins for vice president for Academic Affairs

Our View March 5, 2012

For the position of vice president for Academic Affairs, the editorial board endorses A. J. Collins because of his applicable experience and planned initiatives for UA Academic Affairs. His plans to expand...

Our View: Chandler Wright for vice president for Student Affairs

Our View: Chandler Wright for vice president for Student Affairs

Our View March 5, 2012

For the position of vice president for Student Affairs, the editorial board is endorsing Chandler Wright. Ultimately, the choice for Wright is based on her plan to transition the Office of Student Affairs...

Candidate hopes to improve advising

A.J. Collins March 5, 2012

So there I am at Bama Bound, bright-eyed and optimistic, advising sheet in my hand. I walk over to the Arts and Sciences advisor to get cleared for registration, hoping for some assistance in picking classes....

Our View: Clark for executive vice president

Our View: Clark for executive vice president

Our View March 5, 2012

For the position of executive vice president, the editorial board endorses Alex Clark. She understands the “chief of staff” role now required of the executive vice president in the new SGA constitution,...

Candidate aims to redirect focus of election

Letter to the Editor March 5, 2012

“Vote for the best candidate” is a common line exhausted by nearly every candidate in this Student Government Association election, but it is often preceded by a disclaimer that causes great separation...