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UA should embrace the mask mandate extension

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist September 12, 2021
At this point, saying “COVID-19 isn’t over yet” feels like beating a dead horse, but beating a dead horse is better than believing that horse dewormer will protect you from a virus that already has an FDA-approved vaccine.
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Open Letter | Election Day should be a campus holiday

Alli Swann, Guest Columnist September 8, 2021

The Capstone Creed sets the expectation for our campus community to “foster civic responsibility.” While resources exist on campus that provide students with opportunities to be civically engaged,...

Opinion | Hurricane Ida is not an isolated incident

Opinion | Hurricane Ida is not an isolated incident

Alex Jobin, Contributing Columnist September 1, 2021
Hurricane Ida just stormed its way through the Gulf Coast, leaving destruction in its wake.
Opinion | Sports injuries are not entertainment

Opinion | Sports injuries are not entertainment

Haley Taylor, Contributing Writer September 1, 2021

Alabama opens its season against Miami on Saturday. Going to a school that focuses so much on football, there is never a dull weekend. However, as sports like football, hockey and others start their seasons,...

Opinion | UA’s vaccine outreach in the Black Belt is a promising step 

Opinion | UA’s vaccine outreach in the Black Belt is a promising step 

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist August 29, 2021

Alabama currently has one of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the nation, with a mere 38% of Alabamians fully vaccinated. However, the numbers are even lower in some of the state's more vulnerable...

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Don’t wait until you’re settled to get involved

Ava Fisher, Opinions Editor August 25, 2021
It’s that time of year again, when every student at The University of Alabama has the opportunity to explore who they are, and who they will be in their academic career. 
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Opinion | Prioritize your mental health this semester

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist August 22, 2021
Whether this is your first year at The University of Alabama, your last or somewhere in between, the beginning of a new semester is guaranteed to stir emotions.
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Opinion | Students shouldn’t suffer from chronic pain in silence

Monica Nakashima | @MM_nakashima, Contributing Columnist August 22, 2021
Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. Curves may be as mild as 10 degrees, or as severe as 100 degrees or more.
Jona Pidgette, a junior majoring in biology, founded Empathy and Education to advocate for a better societal understanding of students with disabilities.

Opinion | Chronic illness and disability awareness is important

Ava Fisher, Opinions Editor August 18, 2021

Students with chronic illnesses and disabilities have a lot placed on them. They must learn how to advocate for themselves, receive the accommodations they need to succeed in their academics, and ensure...

Our View | Comments should be constructive

CW Editorial Board August 18, 2021

As we head into another academic year, the editors at The Crimson White want to make our platform more accessible to our readers. It’s in that spirit this we have remodeled our website.  Most notably,...

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Make the most of your summer, while you still can

Simone Shaad, Contributing Columnist August 11, 2021
A new semester can be an exciting and nerve-racking time, but as summer draws to a close, it’s important to remember to live in the present. While this is an admirable goal, it’s easier said than done. It’s crucial for us, as college students, to recognize that this experience isn’t just a stepping stone in our lives — we’re already living them. 
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Opinion | COVID isn’t over. The University of Alabama needs to stop acting like it is.

Alex Jobin, Contributing Columnist August 4, 2021
As the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel started to shine, a new swell of cases and virus variants reminded us that we are not yet free from our pandemic nightmare. This reminder should ring especially loud for those who live in Alabama, the state with the lowest vaccination rate in the country at about 34%.