I still chuckle to myself sometimes when I think about how lucky I got. Two years ago to this day, I was walking into former Crimson White editor Corey Craft’s office to interview for a sports reporter...

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell recently issued a proclamation recognizing April as Confederate History Month. Upon hearing this, I was utterly taken aback. Why would any state dedicate an entire month to...

In short: Indefinite deadlines for acquiring public records in Alabama make records effectively no longer public. Alabama’s public records laws are silent on the timeframe allotted to respond to open...

As a writer, I’ve found that the biggest temptation in the writing process is an overemphasis on nostalgia, plain and simple. And yes, I too tend to get nostalgic at times, especially these last days...

When the opinions editor of this fine, upstanding paper notified me that a farewell column was in order, I was intimidated by the task. How does one fit four years of life lessons into approximately six...

The primary goal of any SGA President should be cultivating an inclusive, transparent and truly representative student government. For months, I have laid out my vision for broadening representation in...

In short: A week dedicated to environmentalism has plenty to offer those who don’t actively seek out “green” activities. Environmentalism is, to some people, a fringe issue. It is about cap-and-trade...

Mayor Larry Langford wanted the citizens of Birmingham to know he would not allow their fine city to be debased. Those rainbow flags would not fly in Birmingham — no multicolored gaiety could besmirch...

It’s really strange to write a farewell column. After working at The Crimson White for two and a half years, it’s hard to imagine not being a part of it. My job has put me mostly behind the scenes...

I was sure that attending college at the University was going to be a great experience, and that I was going to have plenty of fun while getting my education. However, during my first two semesters here...

In short: With only three days left in this legislative session, the time for political infighting is over. It’s time to do something. The Alabama Legislature has spent its past session passing the...

The most important thing I’ve learned from writing about politics on this page for the past two years is that you have to make your point clear, concise and memorable. Lengthy explanations are great...