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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

Show patience with Christian friends

Will Turner November 17, 2010

In his letter to the editor, "Show Compassion for Atheist Friends," Professor Phil Bishop demonstrates a fundamental misconception that most theists have about atheism. The problem is that they assume...

Show your class, Bama

John Anselmo November 17, 2010

In this paper, on this page, I have strongly advocated the unification of the student body, several times. Over and over again, I have claimed that an active student body on a quest for the best of our...

Opinions can’t lack feelings

Debra Flax November 17, 2010

Last week, I wrote an article about the meaning behind the word "weird" and how that resonates with people who get called that and worse all the time. A concerned student eventually expressed disinterest...

Thompson dehumanizes the unborn

Letter to the Editor November 16, 2010

In a recent column, Paul Thompson argued that an unborn child is not a person and implied that the unborn child is not a human life deserving protection. Saying the state should not have a say in abortion...

Quidditch could be just the beginning

Wesley Vaughn November 16, 2010

It was – and still is – the talk of the town. A reported 490 players signed up to participate, and nearly 1,500 gathered to watch. At least 268 Quidditch-related tweets were sent by 84 different users...

Pity Newton’s followers

John Davis November 16, 2010

Gravity. How does it work? Every massive particle in the universe attracts every other massive particle with a force, which is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional...

Thank you for helping when no one else would

Letter to the Editor November 16, 2010

Saturday night my husband and I attended the football game, as we do every week. This past Saturday on the way back to our vehicle after the game, I had an accident. As we were walking, I tripped on...

Discussing gay marriage fine; don’t use the Bible to prove it

Letter to the Editor November 16, 2010

A letter to the editor was written last week by Caitlin Cartwright discussing legalizing gay marriage in Alabama. I agree with her that gay marriage is a topic that should be discussed and be openly decided...

Firefighters really at fault?

Ben Friedman November 15, 2010

South Fulton, Tennessee was thrust into the national spotlight just over a month ago when local firefighters refused to extinguish a house fire in Obion County. Gene Cranick, the house owner, had simply...

To all the Lebron haters out there

Tyler Rigdon November 15, 2010

Even with the star power of “Ocean’s Thirteen” and the hype of “The Dark Knight,” the Miami Heat (6-4) are performing with the mediocrity of “Valentine’s Day.” The Celtics, or rather “The...

Way to show your class, UA

Letter to the Editor November 15, 2010

For a university that prides itself for its amount of class and respect, UA students should be ashamed of themselves for booing the MDB for not playing “Rammer Jammer” after the Tide’s victory on...

Time to get serious about energy

Letter to the Editor November 15, 2010

Over the weekend, President Obama gathered with leaders from the 20 largest world economies in Seoul, South Korea. The group discussed a range of economic issues, including international trade and currency....