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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

Drug testing violates rights

Austin Gaddis February 9, 2012

The values of personal responsibility and accountability for one’s actions should be encouraged in nearly every facet of life. A new University judicial policy targeted at a surprising group of students...

Our View: Candidates should be open about the Machine

Our View February 9, 2012

Yesterday, The Crimson White released the names of the candidates being backed by the Machine for Student Government Association executive positions. Among these candidates were members of Alpha Tau Omega,...

Internet media doesn’t aid democracy

Evan Ward February 8, 2012

As citizens of the 21st century, we have never held back when lauding the Internet as a democratic force.  Surely, we believe something that has destroyed so many barriers to information flow will do...

Super Bowl commercials selling something new to Americans

SoRelle Wyckoff February 8, 2012

Let’s talk about Super Bowl commercials. These are the best of the best of the worst thing about television. These commercials tell us a lot about America’s year. They reflect our interests and attractions....

Being skinny is not the same as being healthy

Letter to the Editor February 8, 2012

The countdown to spring break has begun! With thirty-one days and counting, a number of students are taking measures to reach their “beach body” physique. Diet and exercise are important; however,...

In response to: ‘State of the Black Union addresses racial dynamics’

Letter to the Editor February 8, 2012

Time for me to get on a soap box: in Tuesday’s issue of The Crimson White, there was an article about the State of the Black Union sponsored by the Black Student Union, and the discussion of racial tension...

Black History Month should raise questions about race

Michael Patrick February 7, 2012

Carter G. Woodson, an early 20th-century historian, originally proposed Negro History Week, from which evolved our current Black History Month. The purpose of this month is to focus on the positive contributions...

Bama Paws offers opportunities to help local animals

Bama Paws offers opportunities to help local animals

Letter to the Editor February 7, 2012

Bama Paws is a University organization that works directly with T-Town Paws to promote pet rescue, adoption, spay/neuter and community education on campus and throughout the Tuscaloosa community. T-Town...

Ending 'grayshirting' hurts players more than teams

Ending ‘grayshirting’ hurts players more than teams

Jake Gray February 7, 2012

Last summer, the Southeastern Conference presidents made a decision that significantly affected how recruiting is done within the conference. As many people have discussed, the practice of over-signing...

Rammer Jammer chant is about tradition, not class

Letter to the Editor February 6, 2012

The Rammer Jammer chant is one of the great things about going to Alabama football games. We do not say anything personal or to diminish the opposing team. When our football team wins 21-0, we did "just...

City, students must work to build relationship

City, students must work to build relationship

SoRelle Wyckoff February 6, 2012

Tuscaloosa is a college town. And where we succeed in education, football and campus life, we lack in shopping, restaurants and living opportunities. If you’re hoping for a good meal or decent shopping,...

Never-nudes, magicians and mother-boys unite!

Letter to the Editor February 6, 2012

I was deeply offended by the comments of Michael Patrick. I know I’m not the first student to say this, but he’s made a huge mistake. As a recovering never-nude, I resent Patrick’s statement that...