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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

Drowning in a sea of chalk

John Brinkerhoff October 10, 2010

As I was walking out of Reese Phifer last week, I saw a large message on its steps written in chalk. It simply said, “JFY - Will you go to formal with me? - KCP.” I smiled, thinking to myself that...

Tenure is unjustified

Ben Friedman October 10, 2010

I was often the student who handed out the obligatory “World’s Best Teacher” mugs at Christmas and my K-12 years left me with many fond memories of my teachers as well as many current role models....

Who’s the One Being Divisive?

CW Staff October 7, 2010

By Tripp Gustin Michael Patrick makes a select few good points in his opinions article "Sexuality Not So Divisive," but is hardly being as helpful to the gay community as he seems to think. Ultimately,...

‘Heteronormative’ culture a faulty goal

Letter to the Editor October 7, 2010

Michael Patrick’s article in the Thursday CW left my jaw hanging. I thought I would go through life without hearing gay teen suicide blamed on public figures being too gay. I was mistaken. The “heteronormative”...

Social media addicts

Austin Gaddis October 7, 2010

Social media has completely transformed the way we communicate in the 21st century. No matter where we find ourselves around campus, we almost always see people texting or talking on the phone. It has...

Little Italy leaves a bad taste

Tray Smith October 7, 2010

After the Tide drubbed Penn State, their fans found solace in the hospitality shown towards them by Alabama fans. Some even sent us letters expressing their thanks. Northerners hear about Southern hospitality...

Student seating fairest option

Adam Greene October 6, 2010

I had to reach into my backpack and pull out some tissues to wipe the tears off my face after reading Lucie Enns’ letter to the editor about sorority block seating. The tissues I used were to wipe the...

Are we forgetting decency?

Debra Flax October 6, 2010

College is an integral part of growing up. Not only is it the place where we all further our studies and knowledge, getting ready for the real world, but it's also the start of a new, more independent...

Gays should stress similarities

Michael Patrick October 6, 2010

Note: Thoughts expressed in the columns and letters of the opinions section are solely those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of the CW editorial staff. Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers...

We are losing in Afghanistan

Charles R. Long October 6, 2010

We have now been losing the war in Afghanistan for 3,287 days. I say losing because we have no hope of succeeding at any of the goals with which we have been presented since we invaded that country nine...

Enough partying goes on in Tuscaloosa

Greg Houser October 6, 2010

The masthead of the Crimson White proudly boasts: Serving the University of Alabama since 1894. You’ll understand then, why I was slightly aghast when I read Karissa Bursch’s piece “Making a house...

Don’t wait to regulate elections

Wesley Vaughn October 5, 2010

Structure determines properties. Two years of high school chemistry will drill that scientific fact into you, along with the formula PV=nRT. It is as true in science as it is in government. Electing...