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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
All content by Eric Roddy

Medicine requires a generation of creativity

Eric Roddy • October 13, 2015

Two weeks ago I caught some heat for a column I wrote about vaccines. It’s an article that I’m proud of and an article that I stand by. Dissatisfaction seemed to come from those who thought that my...

Don’t be skeptical of vaccines

Eric Roddy • September 28, 2015

Here’s a riddle. What’s clear, completely free at most places that offer it, and is still important to have enough of even though the hotter months are winding down? You got it–vaccinations.Every...

Students should take advantage of university programming while they can

Eric Roddy • August 31, 2015

As I sat in the Ferguson Theater Saturday afternoon, several thoughts occurred to me. First, I was totally captured by the edgy but still politically correct, passionate rhetoric of Lilly Ledbetter. Second,...

Sloss Fest restores Magic City vibe

Eric Roddy • July 28, 2015

Quietly looming over the outskirts of Birmingham rests Sloss Furnace. An artifact from the 1800s that was once known for its production of award winning steel is now retired. It holds a front-row seat...

Bentley made right move to remove the flag

Eric Roddy • July 7, 2015

It seems rare, sometimes, for two great things to happen to the state of Alabama in the same week, let alone the same day, but on June 24, we found out that Google planned to pour $600 million into the...

Bell will promote research, balance

Bell will promote research, balance

Eric Roddy • June 24, 2015

Normally, taking anything from LSU other than a win leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. However, with the hiring of Dr. Stuart Bell this month, I believe that we as students at Alabama have something worth...

Steroid usage in horse racing must be punished to protect horses

Steroid usage in horse racing must be punished to protect horses

Eric Roddy • June 9, 2015

Each year we don our biggest and brightest hats, pick the perfect tie to match our pastel suit, and we punch our tickets to Louisville, Baltimore and Belmont to watch our favorite horse have its shot at...

Arguments against Patriot Act reforms 'weak,' unfounded

Eric Roddy • May 27, 2015

As I made my return journey to Tuscaloosa this past weekend down Highway 43 and through the town of Haleyville, I found myself searching for something on the radio to occupy my time. Settling on NPR, I...