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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

OPINION

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...

OUR VIEW: Forrest will fulfill requirements, but platform lacks scope, originality and specifics

OUR VIEW: Forrest will fulfill requirements, but platform lacks scope, originality and specifics

CW Editorial Board March 5, 2018

Though they do have the responsibility of overseeing the First Year Council, the role of executive vice president within the SGA often seems like nothing more than a title for title’s sake. Lauren Forrest,...

Liberals and conservatives must find common ground on gun control

Liberals and conservatives must find common ground on gun control

Cassie Kuhn March 2, 2018

Instances of American gun violence follow a tragic and predictable cycle. A mass shooting takes place, there is public outcry and venomous debate over about what should or should not be done, the shock...

Black Panther offers important representation for people of color

Black Panther offers important representation for people of color

Michael Dawson March 2, 2018

There isn’t a lot of representation out there for people of color. Everything, from television, movies, books, video games, magazines, pop culture, etc., is dominated mainly by white people, and it has...

Students are not to blame for the student debt crisis

Students are not to blame for the student debt crisis

Nathan Campbell March 1, 2018

Whenever a conversation about student debt is brought up, many observers have placed the student debt problem on the shoulders of the students themselves. The popular critiques are that students are choosing...

The new Snapchat update will make the app obsolete

The new Snapchat update will make the app obsolete

Sara Beth Bolin March 1, 2018

Snapchat has gone through several changes over the past few years. From best friends lists to stories and filters, the app has been praised and criticized for the small formatting edits and added components...

Young Americans must honor Parkland victims with active citizenship

Young Americans must honor Parkland victims with active citizenship

Emma Royal February 27, 2018

Last week, a gunman entered Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, pulled the fire alarm and open-fired a legally acquired semi-automatic weapon on students aged 14 to 18. The community is...

Elect John Martin Weed for SGA Senate

Elect John Martin Weed for SGA Senate

Megan Friend February 27, 2018

As the campus campaign season begins, most of the attention will naturally go to the Student Government Association presidential race. Since this week will be a whirlwind of debates and competition, marketing...

Apathy from independents gives the Machine its power

Apathy from independents gives the Machine its power

Michael Smith February 26, 2018

Since the spring of 2016, my freshman year at The University of Alabama, I have dreamed about the year when The Machine finally comes crashing down.  That year, a glut of independents ran for SGA positions,...

Armed teachers can and should keep schools safe

Samantha Fisher February 26, 2018

Whether warranted or not, students and parents expect schools to be safe places. We trust teachers and administrators to protect as well as to educate. Sadly, this is an expectation that seems to be becoming...