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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

Folk’s column a black mark on CW

Letter to the Editor September 19, 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. Friday's column by Dave Folk, "More...

Our View: Opinions page must act as a facilitator

Victor Luckerson September 19, 2010

Last week, many different parts of campus were criticized on the Crimson White opinions page – including the opinions page itself. The one column that generated the most controversy, though, was published...

MDB works harder than most organizations

Letter to the Editor September 19, 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. There is a very fine line between freely...

In defense of bands, in defense of newspapers

James Jaillet September 19, 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. The Million Dollar Band is an admirable...

Why I love hate

John Davis September 19, 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. In case it wasn’t obvious after the...

Refreshing to find friends engaged in an article

Letter to the Editor September 19, 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. Facebook and Twitter erupted over an...

Era is no excuse for injustice

Letter to the Editor September 16, 2010

We are so quick to forget the evils of racism, particularly those evils that are committed against colored Americans (i.e. Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans and Hispanic Americans)....

Sparks a bad bet for Alabama

Tray Smith September 16, 2010

At the time of this writing, I have not yet attended the gubernatorial debate being hosted here at the Capstone and broadcast on C-SPAN. But one thing is sure: Ron Sparks will plug his plan for a state...

More like the Ten Cent Band

Dave Folk September 16, 2010

Football lore has it that, during a game when the Tide wasn’t playing particularly well (pre-John Parker Wilson not playing particularly well), an opposing head coach alluded to our football team not...

Clearing up the Park51

Letter to the Editor September 16, 2010

There seems to be much confusion regarding the Park51 complex in Manhattan, and as Tray Smith’s column shows, this confusion can lead to disastrous and frightening consequences. Firstly, Imam Rauf and...

Thompson’s move to the center welcome

Letter to the Editor September 16, 2010

I would like to congratulate the CW’s former opinions editor Paul Thompson on his move toward the middle of the political spectrum from his former location at the far right, as he describes in his column...

Our View: UA must put students ahead of reputation

CW Staff September 15, 2010

As Kappa Sigma attempts to appeal its national leaders’ decision to revoke its charter, the circumstances surrounding the fraternity’s trouble remain shrouded in mystery. Rumors abound in classroom...