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OPINION

Consumer holidays hinder couples

Consumer holidays hinder couples

Alex Mazzaferro, Staff Columnist February 14, 2019
According to the Britannica Online Encyclopedia, the Roman celebration of Lupercalia was the predecessor of the day we know as Valentine’s Day.
Rebuttal: Northam deserves a second chance

Rebuttal: Northam deserves a second chance

Hayden Crosby, Contributing Writer February 14, 2019
Earlier this month, a national controversy broke out regarding old yearbook photos that seemed to show Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia in blackface. Nearly as soon as the story broke, political leaders on both sides of the aisle called for his resignation.
Allow student media outlets to cover events

Allow student media outlets to cover events

Hannah Saad, Assistant Photo Editor February 14, 2019
This week, one of the biggest non-sporting events of the semester happened, as the UA chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) hosted a lecture by Ben Shapiro, a conservative podcast host and editor-in-chief of The Daily Wire.
US depression epidemic reflects cultural emptiness

US depression epidemic reflects cultural emptiness

Charles McKay, Staff Columnist February 12, 2019
Many people have stressed the need to raise “awareness” on the issue, erase the “stigma” of depression or invest in mental health clinics.
Virginia Governor Northam should resign

Virginia Governor Northam should resign

Dominick Calcara, Staff Columnist February 11, 2019
Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia is the most recent politician to be found in a scandal. He was photographed in his medical school’s yearbook with another student, one donning a KKK costume and the other doing blackface.
Snapchat is ruining relationships

Snapchat is ruining relationships

Parker Grogan, Staff Columnist February 11, 2019
Snapchat was released in September 2011 and has been growing in popularity ever since. According to research done by Cornell University, Snapchat offers unique qualities that Facebook and Instagram cannot contend with.
Rebuttal: Ben Shapiro is worth your money

Rebuttal: Ben Shapiro is worth your money

Joseph Ballard, Contributing Writer February 7, 2019
To be honest, I’m a bit puzzled by the most recent Crimson White column titled “Opinion: Ben Shapiro isn’t worth your money."
The Grammys should not posthumously honor XXXTentacion

The Grammys should not posthumously honor XXXTentacion

Katie Teas, staff columnist February 7, 2019
The world often comes to a halt when an artist dies. We watch as our fellow concert-goers and movie-watchers mourn when a legendary performer meets an untimely death.
We must take better care of the environment

We must take better care of the environment

Lexi Hooten, Staff Columnist February 6, 2019
We need to take better care of our planet. Whether you think global warming is real or made up (its not), everyone should still take care of their environment better.
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.