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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

Our View: Black History Month needed, but it shouldn’t be

Our View February 5, 2010

In short: Setting aside one month for one culture is not ideal, but it’s much better than forgetting. It’s almost sad that we need Black History Month. The month has its critics. Some say it excludes...

Rodgers library food policy is ridiculous

Letter to the Editor February 5, 2010

Nearly every day, I enjoy a bagel in the designated student “lounge” before I start studying at Rodgers Library. Before I could take a bite Thursday, someone on staff told me that food from home was...

Give NASA Back

Will Tucker February 5, 2010

Compare Obama to Carter, Kennedy, or even Reagan, if you must — but God forbid you compare him to Richard Nixon. Unfortunately, that comparison is all too appropriate this week, at least when it comes...

Secessionist talk is unpatriotic

Jonathan Reed February 5, 2010

Talking about seceding from the United States from one side of your mouth while touting your patriotism with the other side is like calling for bipartisanship after saying, “Either you are with us, or...

Our View: Gambling raids unnecessary

Andrew Richardson February 4, 2010

In short: Crackdowns on illegal gambling are a waste of money and won’t solve the problem. It’s a well-known cliché to people who call for the legalization of drugs: The easiest way to stop the war...

Behind closed doors

Debra Flax February 4, 2010

After his 2001 release, registered sex offender and child rapist William Barnason, 57, was hired as superintendent and rent collector for three apartment complexes in the Upper West Side of Manhattan....

Ombudsman Column

CW Staff February 4, 2010

On Jan. 21, The Crimson White wrote about the Student Government Association and SGA money that was spent to send five students to Pasadena, Calif., for a community service event planned around the BCS...

01.21.2010

CW Staff January 21, 2010

Foster’s history should be remembered

Letter to the Editor January 21, 2010

In the summer of 1933, Tuscaloosa endured various racially motivated lynchings, making it one of the most dangerous cities in America. The Tuscaloosa News reported that "the eyes of the world" were upon...

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Debra Flax January 21, 2010

On Feb. 7, Super Bowl XLIV will kick off and fans cheering on the team of their choice everywhere will gather around their televisions with friends and family. They’ll purchase their favorite chips and...

Dining Dollars have hidden cost

Letter to the Editor January 21, 2010

Every semester, new people appear on campus. These collegiate newbies go around swiping their magical card that does everything from opening doors to dispensing between-class snacks and allowing you to...

Mass. election warning for Democrats

Our View January 21, 2010

Massachusetts voters spoke for the entire electorate Tuesday when they chose Republican Scott Brown over Democrat Martha Coakley for the vacant U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Edward Kennedy. The message...