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...

We liberals delivered on health care. Over the course of next few months to the next few years, 30 million more people will get health insurance, and everyone will be protected from the evil tactics of...

In short: A-Day is football in April. What more can you ask for? Spring Saturdays in Tuscaloosa can be boring. Without football, students are more likely to go home for weekends and set their school spirit...

Throughout my time writing for The Crimson White opinions page, I've focused quite a bit on the act of remembering and respecting. And while all of the issues I wrote about were and still are close to...

Muslim terrorist, Arab jihadist, Islamic militia. In recent years, these words have almost become synonymous with each other in the daily news. With the onslaught of news coverage of the Middle East, all...