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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

OPINION

White people must be better allies against racism

White people must be better allies against racism

Ruben Tarajano February 8, 2018

White people, do better. In light of the current administration and recent events on campus, it’s time for white students, faculty, staff and administration to take a serious look into their positions...

Congress must realize human lives aren't bargaining chips

Congress must realize human lives aren’t bargaining chips

February 7, 2018

It’s no secret that our government is incredibly divided. Almost every piece of legislation that comes to the floor seems to be a fight to the death between Democrats and Republicans, and this year’s...

UA Gala honors Greek women, but not all women

UA Gala honors Greek women, but not all women

Alex Smith February 5, 2018

This year marks the 125th year of women being able to attend The University of Alabama. The University and various organizations across campus have been in the process of planning events throughout the...

Liberals should be skeptical of Russia conspiracy theories

Liberals should be skeptical of Russia conspiracy theories

Sam West February 5, 2018

In 2012, Islamic militants killed four soldiers at a U.S. embassy in Benghazi and every conservative in America blamed President Obama. The administration’s response to the attacks sparked fiery right-wing...

REBUTTAL: Sexual assault is not a gender roles issue

REBUTTAL: Sexual assault is not a gender roles issue

February 5, 2018

In the wake of the recent #metoo movement, traditional gender roles are more often than not blamed for the commonness of sexual assault on college campuses. In reality though, all men and their so called...

Kennedy's speech highlights the Democratic leadership crisis

Kennedy’s speech highlights the Democratic leadership crisis

Jack Kitchin February 2, 2018

Tuesday night President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address. In what was perhaps the most eloquent and focused speech he has given since his decision to seek the Oval Office, President...

For felons, punishment should stop after prison

For felons, punishment should stop after prison

Zach Boros February 1, 2018

If someone commits a felony crime, gets a sentence, and serves their time, there is no reason to continue punishing that person after they leave prison. So why does it happen all the time?  One of the...

Politics and music can and should coexist

Politics and music can and should coexist

Cassie Kuhn February 1, 2018

In response to political references made during this year’s Grammys, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, tweeted, “I have always loved the Grammys but to have artists read the Fire and...

Hip hop has room to grow regarding homophobia

Hip hop has room to grow regarding homophobia

Nathan Campbell January 30, 2018

Offset, a member of the rap group Migos, was recently embroiled in controversy over a line in his feature on YFN Lucci’s “Boss Life.” On the track, Offset raps the lines “60K solitaire / I do not...

Men can and should be better "Me Too" allies

Men can and should be better “Me Too” allies

Michael Dawson January 29, 2018

The #metoo movement set off a wave of sexual assault allegations that highlighted the many ways that Hollywood is still very much a men's club. Many of these men, such as Louis C.K and Aziz Ansari come...

Employers should accept candidates with a bachelors degree

Employers should accept candidates with a bachelors degree

January 29, 2018

As a senior in college, the issue of trying to find a job is weighing immensely on my shoulders. Yes, it’s understood that searching for a job is not an easy feat, however, no one warned me, or any of...

Raisman shows society, athletic community must start believing victims

Raisman shows society, athletic community must start believing victims

Emily Strickland January 26, 2018

Aly Raisman has always been a personal hero of mine. She is athletic, intelligent, beautiful, strong and an Olympic gold medalist. Her wonderful qualities and accomplishments are seemingly endless, but...