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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

Greek system must move toward integration

Austin Gaddis February 2, 2012

In the past decade, there has been increased pressure on our greek system to adapt to the growth and expansion of the university by finally integrating fraternities and sororities. For too long, this...

The legal incorrectness of Roe v. Wade

Letter to the Editor February 2, 2012

The article “It’s up to women to protect their rights” made the following assertion: “[Roe v. Wade] helped reaffirm the basic right that disallows government intervention in personal matters, which...

Presidential elections shouldn’t be based on popular vote

Tray Smith February 1, 2012

The ups-and-downs of the Republican presidential primary campaign have made a lot of news lately, but not much has been written about a much smaller, yet equally important, campaign being waged this election...

Time for 'Rammer Jammer' to go

Time for ‘Rammer Jammer’ to go

Evan Ward February 1, 2012

In the afterglow of another national football championship for the Crimson Tide, UA students and alumni can take comfort in knowing that Alabama is truly on top of the college football world. With two...

Obamacare jeopardizes religious beliefs

Letter to the Editor February 1, 2012

The Obama administration refused to listen to the concerns of churches and religious groups who were affected by the Affordable Care Act, known to most Americans as Obamacare. Though President Obama initially...

Lifestyles Section seeks your input, suggestions

Ashley Chaffin February 1, 2012

We call this section the Lifestyles Section because it is supposed to cover topics relevant to the student lifestyle at The University of Alabama. That reaches from food to fashion and everything in-between....

Obsessions of college students vastly overrated

Michael Patrick January 31, 2012

The very nature of college seems to encourage students to find something to obsess over. We are constantly encouraged to find our passion, be it in flag football, working in a biology lab with renowned...

Help create a nest for T-town

Letter to the Editor January 31, 2012

Since the tornado, Tuscaloosa has been scattered, literally split and dispersed across many towns. We have become accustomed to driving around with heaps of rubble piled along our city’s streets, nagging...

If you build it, they will come

If you build it, they will come

Jake Gray January 31, 2012

The University of Alabama has never been afraid to allocate resources towards athletics. Head football coach Nick Saban has made headlines numerous times for his lucrative contract offers and extensions....

Program Profile: Peer Leaders

Letter to the Editor January 31, 2012

A common challenge for first-year students is adjusting socially and academically to collegiate life. First Year Experience launched in August 2011 with the purpose of supporting freshmen and transfer...

Theory: Lana Del Ray . . . Is a robot?

Theory: Lana Del Ray . . . Is a robot?

SoRelle Wyckoff January 30, 2012

Elizabeth Grant was a conflicted youth. She was shipped away to boarding school for flirting with drugs and alcohol. She was a struggling artist. She was also the perfect variable to complete the entertainment...

Addericts: Adderall addicts

Letter to the Editor January 30, 2012

All I hear about lately from my Adderall-addicted friends, whom I secretly refer to as “Addericts,” is the Adderall shortage. A huge percentage of my peers take Adderall, and few of them have been...