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OPINION

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.
Our View: Young people must vote

Our View: Young people must vote

CW editorial board October 18, 2018
In 19 days, Americans will have the chance to cast their votes in the most significant election since the 2016 presidential election.
Democracies need journalists

Democracies need journalists

Chandler Gory, Contributing Writer October 17, 2018
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 67 journalists and media workers have been killed in 2018. Khashoggi makes 68.
College students can benefit from practicing mindfulness

College students can benefit from practicing mindfulness

Adam Sieracki, Staff Columnist October 15, 2018
College is a time and place of transformation. Each year, over 7,000 students from around the country enter the University of Alabama to confront a new type of existence for themselves.
Immigrants make America great

Immigrants make America great

Davis Delich, Staff Columnist October 15, 2018
As a voter, it’s important to evaluate this vision by considering what has historically made America great, particularly within the context of immigration.