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OPINION

Online shopping shouldn't completely replace concrete stores

Online shopping shouldn’t completely replace concrete stores

Caroline Margle, Staff Columnist November 8, 2018
Although many people may enjoy the idea of a shopping spree, many others fear it.
Politics have become too personal

Politics have become too personal

Charles McKay, Staff Columnist November 8, 2018
Though we can sigh in relief now that the 2018 midterm election is over, we shouldn’t ignore the angry, violent divide that will remain in American politics. The rift between conservatives and liberals, once rooted in legitimate ideological differences, has become viciously personal, where your choice on the ballot box is seen as a sign of your worth as a person.
Music brings people together

Music brings people together

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist November 6, 2018
Sometimes when we hear a song, it can bring us back memories – some good and some bad. Whatever genre of music, it all brings us closer together.
Digital distractions have replaced print media

Digital distractions have replaced print media

Alex Mazzaferro, Staff Columnist November 5, 2018
Print media is dying. According to the Pew Research Center, newspaper circulation numbers have been on steady decline since the 80s, and this decline has accelerated as of late.
Higher education is inherently unequal

Higher education is inherently unequal

Anna Beth Peters, Staff columnist November 5, 2018
Higher education is ridiculously expensive in America; students across the nation struggle to pay for their education. Undergraduate studies are typically pretty pricey, but graduate and professional degrees are a whole new story.
Tattoos aren’t unprofessional

Tattoos aren’t unprofessional

Caroline Margle, Staff Columnist November 1, 2018
The world is full of artistic and creative people with a craving to express their abilities, and they have turned to several forms of art to express themselves. One of these forms is inking one’s body through tattooing.
Greek system is good for everyone

Greek system is good for everyone

Charles McKay, staff columnist November 1, 2018
Capitalizing on the spectacle of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment, outlets like the New York Times, The Washington Post and The Atlantic have taken the opportunity to caricature Greek life in the most negative light possible
We need education reform

We need education reform

Parker Grogan, Staff Columnist October 30, 2018
many public schools are underperforming and, therefore, do not give kids the opportunity to further their education past elementary and/or middle school.

CW Editorial Board comment on column ‘Opposing Views: We must ban ‘Dixieland Delight’ for good’

CW Editorial Board October 23, 2018
We, The Crimson White Editorial Board, have decided to remove from our website a recent opinion piece regarding the banning of “Dixieland Delight” during UA football games after the column received aggressive pushback with readers harassing and threatening the opinion’s author. 
Opinion: We need mandatory financial literacy classes

Opinion: We need mandatory financial literacy classes

Sabrina Snowberger, staff columnist October 22, 2018
According to a 2018 article by NBC, poll results showed that three out of every four millennials (defined as adults ages 18-34) have some form of debt.
Opposing views: We should keep 'Dixieland Delight'

Opposing views: We should keep ‘Dixieland Delight’

Dominick Calcara, Staff Columnist October 22, 2018
After four long years, “Dixieland Delight” is back. The homecoming game against Missouri was by far the loudest, craziest and most fun game I’ve been to during my time at the University.
Vote no on Amendment 2

Vote no on Amendment 2

Anna Beth Peters, Staff Columnist October 19, 2018
If you are registered to vote in Alabama, there are some important aspects of this election that you need to know about. One of these is the proposed Amendment 2.