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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

Student involvement for dummies

A.J. Collins March 3, 2011

While this year’s SGA campaign may not be as visible as in years past, with chalking and stickers notably absent, it has still focused the attention of the student body yet again on the SGA and its role...

Unopposed candidates deserve support

Our View March 3, 2011

While we regret the number of unopposed candidates in this year’s SGA elections, in interviews with the editorial board, they have all exhibited the potential to be competent SGA leaders for the following...

Parking remains perplexing

Jeremy Ekberg March 3, 2011

It is still perplexing that there are not enough parking spaces to equal the number of permits sold. This is both a moral and legal issue because many students have paid for something that they frequently...

Giving, taking and the welfare state

Michael Annes March 3, 2011

Imagine you're walking down the street with a friend, and a homeless man approaches the two of you and asks for money. You give him some, but your friend doesn't. You think he should, so you try your hardest...

Student Senate elections important

Ryan Flamerich March 1, 2011

Next Monday, students will go to the polls to elect Student Government Association leaders for the next year. While the presidential campaign between Nancy Hogan and Grant Cochran has gotten the most attention,...

Time to fight back, show you care

John Anselmo March 1, 2011

Just six days from now, students here at the Capstone will determine whether or not they want to lay a foundation. Students will have a chance to form a solid ground, taking the first steps towards a truly...

Don’t limit Sunday sales

Letter to the Editor February 27, 2011

Tuscaloosa businesses and students alike have reason to celebrate after Tuesday’s vote to allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Businesses are looking forward to the increased profit accompanying the...

Diversity concerns more than race

Letter to the Editor February 27, 2011

It seems thoughts on diversity never exactly go to where they should. Too many times the diversity thought just becomes a race thought or a black-white thought, but diversity is so much more than whether...

The Great Divide: Old Money vs. New Money

Tray Smith February 27, 2011

With SGA elections looming, it is becoming increasingly apparent that our student body is at a crossroads. We are threatened by a great divide, a divide so deep it risks unraveling the social fabric of...