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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

The death penalty itself is cruel and unusual

The death penalty itself is cruel and unusual

Nathan Campbell March 26, 2018

This past week, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced the state’s plan to use nitrogen inhalation for its executions, marking the first time that a state is utilizing gas inhalation as its...

Hollywood should stop with needless remakes

Megan Friend March 26, 2018

Nothing matches the horrified feeling in your chest when you find out that one of your TV or movie favorites is being redone for no apparent reason. As a huge fan of the 80s TV show Magnum P.I., it felt...

The media should stop identifying terrorists by name

The media should stop identifying terrorists by name

Paul Bousquet March 22, 2018

Unfortunately, tragedy has seemingly become a partisan issue in America.  Anytime anything happens, our elected officials always have to provide their spin about how these new developments strengthen...

You should go see your favorite artists live

You should go see your favorite artists live

Emily Strickland March 22, 2018

Earlier this semester, I had the opportunity to watch Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform live at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham. This was my first chance to hear Isbell, who grew up minutes away...

Jalen Hurts should remain Alabama's starting quarterback

Jalen Hurts should remain Alabama’s starting quarterback

Michael Smith March 21, 2018

Look, it's been a minute. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football team won its 5th National Championship in 9 years over two months ago. The end of that game, like the end of our team's season,...

Someone needs to take away Trump's Twitter account

Someone needs to take away Trump’s Twitter account

Sara Beth Bolin March 20, 2018

Imagine this: you are getting ready for work after a week of long business meetings, some of which you spent sick. Although you did not get the results you were hoping for, you still accomplished some...

Diversity is empirically good for universities, and we should embrace it

Diversity is empirically good for universities, and we should embrace it

Paul Bousquet March 8, 2018

All of my opinion columns for The Crimson White have elicited at least one disparaging online comment. Unlike many of my fellow columnists, I always try to respond to these comments to break up the echo...

America cannot be great without universal health care

America cannot be great without universal health care

Michael Dawson March 8, 2018

When I was a kid, things like hospital bills, rent and mortgages were all vague and nebulous concepts to me. The most pressing matter to me was when the next Zelda game would be coming out. However, over...

Awards shows should stop honoring those accused of sexual assault

Awards shows should stop honoring those accused of sexual assault

Sara Beth Bolin March 7, 2018

This year’s Academy Awards were a stage for activists and actors to come together and give a voice to some of the biggest social problems in our world today.  Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and Annabella...

Our View: We must revitalize student democracy at UA

Our View: We must revitalize student democracy at UA

March 5, 2018

At the climax of Douglas Adams’ inimitable science fiction satire “The Restaurant at the End of the Universe,” President of the Galaxy Zaphod Beeblebrox learns that he’s only a puppet ruler. He’s...

OUR VIEW: Martinson competent candidate with ambitious platform, lacks some specific plans

OUR VIEW: Martinson competent candidate with ambitious platform, lacks some specific plans

CW Editorial Board March 5, 2018

The position of vice president of student affairs within the SGA entails handling all issues related to students and improving their experience at the University. Any candidate who wishes to successfully...

OUR VIEW: D’Entremont remains the most qualified candidate for any position within the SGA

OUR VIEW: D’Entremont remains the most qualified candidate for any position within the SGA

CW Editorial Board March 5, 2018

Last year, when Ross D’Entremont ran for vice president of academic affairs for the first time, the Editorial Board of the Crimson White described D’Entremont as, “more prepared to take office than...