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The Crimson White

OPINION

It's time for Tuscaloosa to return the favor

It’s time for Tuscaloosa to return the favor

Jake Gray January 24, 2012

It is safe to say that residents of Tuscaloosa know a thing or two about tornadoes. Nearly six months ago, Tuscaloosa took the brunt of one of the worst storm systems to ever hit the United States. April...

I support gays, but I’m deathly afraid of them

Xavier Burgin January 24, 2012

Did my title grab your attention? Awesome. Now, let’s clear some misinformation up before we move further: I am comfortable around my gay friends and colleagues. They do not randomly break out in choreographed...

Holiday hearts found in UA community

Letter to the Editor January 23, 2012

The Board of Directors and staff of Tuscaloosa’s One Place, A Family Resource Center, would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the University of Alabama students, faculty and organizations...

Why morals matter in one race for the White House

Why morals matter in one race for the White House

SoRelle Wyckoff January 23, 2012

We all know everyone’s tired of the “Grand Ole Party” conversation. The New York Times pitied the state of South Carolina on Friday, saying, “Not even the dead can find sanctuary from the bombardment...

Advice for campus crosswalks

Letter to the Editor January 23, 2012

Bicycle paths, sidewalks and UA’s campus streets have come back to life as students return for spring classes. When the semester starts and we’re finding our way to classes, purchasing books and trying...

Remembering Paterno, and the symbol he became

Remembering Paterno, and the symbol he became

John Davis January 23, 2012

Yesterday, Joe Paterno passed away at the age of 85, and with him, so too does the old guard of college football. This isn’t a column remembering JoePa and his legacy, per se, because I’m too young...

Question philanthropy’s motive

SoRelle Wyckoff January 19, 2012

When I was in seventh grade, I saw an article in “Time: For Kids” magazine. The philanthropic opportunity intrigued me. For $25, I could buy a pair of canvas shoes, and another child across the world...

SOPA, PIPA infringe on liberty

Brad Tipper January 19, 2012

  By Brad Tipper @bradtipper   Yesterday, an estimated 7,000 web sites instituted blackouts to protest provisions within two anti-piracy bills in Congress: the Senate’s Protect IP Act and the House’s...

Smoking ban wrong choice for Alabama

Austin Gaddis January 19, 2012

Smoking ban wrong choice for UA By Austin Gaddis @austingaddis   After reading Wednesday’s doomsday letter to the editor about a campus-wide smoking ban, I almost wrote this column to say my final...

Where there’s smoke, there’s ire

Letter to the Editor January 19, 2012

As my grandpappy would always say, “Haters gonna’ hate.” In the case of Michaela Thurston – a “freshman” according to the Crimson White’s copy editors – haters gonna’ complain about smoking...

Why is Hollywood scared of a black movie?

Xavier Burgin January 18, 2012

I have a newfound respect for George Lucas. I’ve always loved the man for his work as a filmmaker. I love Star Wars. I envy the life of Indiana Jones. These are the stories that have captured the hearts...

My CW, an outlet for your content

Letter to the Editor January 18, 2012

The Crimson White has strived to be your voice in The University of Alabama community by asking hard questions, reporting in-depth, investigating at length and starting discussions. This past fall semester...