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OPINION

Effective leaders more valuable than moral ones

Effective leaders more valuable than moral ones

Parker Grogan, Staff Columnist February 4, 2019
Without taking a personal view on Trump, in the words of the 19th-century writer, historian and politician Lord John Dalberg-Acton, “Great men are almost always bad men.”
Our View: Opinions columns are intentionally biased

Our View: Opinions columns are intentionally biased

CW Editorial Board February 4, 2019
Scrolling through the critical comments left on The Crimson White’s social media pages reveals a fairly consistent trend: Readers are unhappy with the level of bias found in the opinions section.
College students need more sleep

College students need more sleep

Olivia Moody, Staff Columnist January 31, 2019
It’s no secret that we college students have some pretty dumb habits. Not getting enough sleep is a huge one. Some stay up until the wee hours of the morning, eyes glued to a screen, and then sleep past lunch time.
Ben Shapiro isn’t worth your money

Ben Shapiro isn’t worth your money

Sara Beth Bolin, Contributing Writer January 31, 2019
The University of Alabama doesn’t often have large political figures visit its campus. So when Ben Shapiro announced his event with the UA chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, I was a little shocked.
Adults need to take action to stop school bullying and resultant deaths

Adults need to take action to stop school bullying and resultant deaths

Amber Boswell, Staff Columnist January 29, 2019
There is a childish rebuttal used when people discuss the bullying epidemic: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” In some instances, this rebuttal is deceptive; bullying has become a serious matter over the years.
Liberal arts, STEM majors both deserve respect

Liberal arts, STEM majors both deserve respect

Tristen McTasney, Staff Columnist January 28, 2019
When discussing my future career during my childhood, a common theme was the suggestion to “Make sure you study your math and science. That’s how you’re going to make money.”
You can’t separate the art from the artist

You can’t separate the art from the artist

Kyra Davis, Staff Columnist January 28, 2019
Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp, R. Kelly, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein and Chris Brown. These have become household names over generations. One of two things will come to mind when you hear these names: their art or their problematic actions.
The 24-hour cycle has ruined news coverage

The 24-hour cycle has ruined news coverage

Brett Hodges, Staff Columnist January 28, 2019
When someone turns on any form of mainstream media, they expect to hear objective facts about the occurrences of the world around them, but they are instead confronted with panels of, oftentimes, upset news anchors, pundits and so-called “analysts,” all aggressively arguing their points of view.
Mainstream media failed Covington Catholic High School students

Mainstream media failed Covington Catholic High School students

Dominick Calcara, Staff Columnist January 25, 2019
National news broke out on January 19 of a group of boys from Covington Catholic High School, a private all-male school in northern Kentucky, who were filmed opposing a Native American man playing a drum.
OPPOSING VIEWS: Think twice before paying college athletes

OPPOSING VIEWS: Think twice before paying college athletes

Charles McKay, Staff Columnist January 24, 2019
While paying college athletes sounds appealing on the surface, it is infeasible, unnecessary and will harm all but the largest schools – ultimately ruining our current system of collegiate athletics.
OPPOSING VIEWS: College athletes deserve to be compensated

OPPOSING VIEWS: College athletes deserve to be compensated

Parker Grogan, Staff Columnist January 24, 2019
Business Insider notes that colleges benefit greatly from sports, making, in some cases, up to $190 million annually. But, the athletes who create the industry do not receive justifiable benefits.
New Democratic Congress is bringing more dysfunction to Washington

New Democratic Congress is bringing more dysfunction to Washington

Charles McKay, Staff Columnist January 18, 2019
The government is currently in the longest shutdown in our country’s history, foreshadowing the political dysfunction that will define the newly divided Congress over the next two years.