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The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

OPINION

OUR VIEW: Re-elect Lillian Roth for SGA president

OUR VIEW: Re-elect Lillian Roth for SGA president

CW Editorial Board March 6, 2017

We did not endorse Lillian Roth for SGA President last year. We were concerned with her lack of experience; her answer to the Machine question was even worse than normal for a backed candidate. Still,...

OUR VIEW: Mollie Gillis must improve on addressing sexual assault

OUR VIEW: Mollie Gillis must improve on addressing sexual assault

CW Editorial Board March 6, 2017

Editor's Note: The headline was updated to better reflect the Editorial Board's concerns with Gillis' platform. The original text stated that the proposed entertainment district would be on the Strip;...

OUR VIEW: Stephanie Gaytan will be a capable executive secretary

OUR VIEW: Stephanie Gaytan will be a capable executive secretary

CW Editorial Board March 6, 2017

The position of SGA executive secretary, much like other secretarial positions in offices around the world, has become less and less essential in the modern age. That record keeping within SGA is still...

OUR VIEW: Ross D'Entremont is most qualified candidate for any position

OUR VIEW: Ross D'Entremont is most qualified candidate for any position

CW Editorial Board March 6, 2017

Some of the members of this Editorial Board have interviewed candidates in two elections cycles now; our Editor-In-Chief has conducted interviews for the past three. We have all unanimously concluded that...

OUR VIEW: Price McGiffert's platform needs more specific plans

OUR VIEW: Price McGiffert's platform needs more specific plans

CW Editorial Board March 6, 2017

Price McGiffert began his interview for SGA Vice President of External Affairs by informing us that he is a sixth-generation University of Alabama student, but he didn’t have to. He could have walked...

OUR VIEW: Charlie Steinmetz's platform is unambitious, but achievable

OUR VIEW: Charlie Steinmetz's platform is unambitious, but achievable

CW Editorial Board March 6, 2017

SGA Vice President of Financial Affairs is a necessarily limited position given the comparatively small SGA budget the University has compared with some other SEC schools. Given that fact, it is not surprising...

OUR VIEW: Casey Nelson prepared for Executive Vice President

OUR VIEW: Casey Nelson prepared for Executive Vice President

CW Editorial Board March 6, 2017

Casey Nelson told us in her interview that she is running for Executive Vice President so she can pursue many different initiatives; it is clear from her platform and her preparedness that she is sincere...

It's great that our students care about SGA

It's great that our students care about SGA

Lauren Deutsch March 6, 2017

Though I can’t speak with absolute certainty, I am pretty confident in saying that the UA student body’s investment in SGA elections is rather unusual. At most schools that my friends attend, nobody...

How the digital age changed my generation

How the digital age changed my generation

Connor Baker March 3, 2017

If you were born anywhere in the time range from 1982 until about 2002, you are a part of the generation known as the “millennials”. This generation includes those who have already completed,...

Gene Fulmer: Your home is my home

Gene Fulmer: Your home is my home

Gene Fulmer March 3, 2017

I’m from the town of Fayette, Alabama. Although it’s not far from here, you may have never heard of it. Fayette is a town with unquestionable loyalty. Pride in the Capstone pervades our lives, our...

There is nothing noble about being apolitical

There is nothing noble about being apolitical

Danny Pelavin March 2, 2017

After Alabama lost to Clemson in the national championship game, my friends and I were looking for any silver lining we could find. “Well,” one said, “at least they don’t have to go visit Donald...

Ross D’Entremont: I'm running to serve you

Ross D’Entremont: I'm running to serve you

Ross D’Entremont March 2, 2017

During our time in the SGA Senate, my team worked diligently to review, analyze and change policies across campus. My team, consisting of students dedicated to our university, worked perpetually to better...