Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White


Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

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Opinion | Not getting any younger: Why the ageist mentality is old news

Opinion | Not getting any younger: Why the ageist mentality is old news

Abby Cope, Contributing Columnist November 29, 2023

With old age comes wisdom, maturity and a slew of preconceptions that it comes with a loss of liveliness as well. The average life expectancy in the United States is 77 years, though many start to cease...

Alabama fans cheering during the LSU game on Nov. 4 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Opinion | The truth behind the bandwagon effect

Abby Cope, Contributing Columnist November 8, 2023

For as long as collegiate sports have been around, so have bandwagon fans.  The kind of fans to drop their beloved team faster than their quarterback did the ball in the previous game. Merriam-Webster...

Pharmacies across the nation are struggling to keep ADHD medicine in stock.

Opinion | The ADHD effect: The shortage of medication affecting the US

Abby Cope, Contributing Columnist October 22, 2023

It is not uncommon to find Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin or other similar prescriptions in an American’s medicine cabinet. These are all medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a chronic...

Opinion | Emptying the shelves: A look into banned book week

Opinion | Emptying the shelves: A look into banned book week

Abby Cope, Contributing Columnist October 1, 2023

Banned Books Week is celebrated annually in early October, and this year, from Oct. 1-7, a weeklong commemoration of silenced authors around the world, shedding light on a subject so frequently left in...

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