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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

All content by Garrett Marchand
Opinion | Independent candidates could play a significant part in the 2024 election but won’t win

Opinion | Independent candidates could play a significant part in the 2024 election but won’t win

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist November 12, 2023

Americans are dissatisfied with their leading choices for president, and independent candidates from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Cornel West are trying to take advantage of the situation.   As of Nov....

Opinion | Dont miss out on internship opportunities

Opinion | Don’t miss out on internship opportunities

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist October 29, 2023

Real-world experience is vital for success after college.  While having a college degree is undoubtedly an essential factor for future career opportunities, there is more that college students need...

Students from various campus organizations gather on the Quad to protest Matt Walsh’s “What is a Woman” tour event on Oct. 27, 2022.

Opinion | We need to work to make campus a safe place for free speech

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist October 11, 2023

In an increasingly polarized country, it is hard for students not to feel that the same polarization plagues us at The University of Alabama. It seems many of us even think it is unsafe to share our opinions,...

Russell Hall is the Office of Undergraduate Research on campus.

Opinion | UA students should consider undergraduate research

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist September 17, 2023

While most undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are worried about their classes, balancing a part-time job or preparing for their future, many students don’t take advantage of one of the...

Opinion | Young people should vote in the 2024 primary elections

Opinion | Young people should vote in the 2024 primary elections

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist August 23, 2023

The 2024 primary elections are now fully underway.  With the first Republican primary debate on Aug. 23 now over, it is time to begin paying attention to the candidates, engaging in the process, and...

Opinion | Prioritize living a healthy lifestyle

Opinion | Prioritize living a healthy lifestyle

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist May 29, 2023

It is not easy being a full-time student. Classes, jobs and planning for the future are often very stressful for students, especially now that many of us are on our own for the first time. For incoming...

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Opinion | Why a traditional Republican like Pence is appealing to independents

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist April 9, 2023

Garrett Marchand is a member of UA Young Americans for Freedom.   On April 11, Mike Pence will be coming to The University of Alabama. As a guest of The University of Alabama chapter of Young...

Opinion | The good and the bad of UA’s new curriculum

Opinion | The good and the bad of UA’s new curriculum

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist March 5, 2023

The University of Alabama approved a new curriculum in Oct. 2022 that will take effect with the fall 2025 incoming freshman. It will look very different from the current core-curriculum requirements.  Some...

Opinion | A thank you to UA staff

Opinion | A thank you to UA staff

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist February 5, 2023

As college students, we spend most of our time thinking about ourselves. In our minds, we are here to get an education and get out into the real world, having fun along the way if possible. However, because...

Opinion | What the midterm results mean

Opinion | What the midterm results mean

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist November 16, 2022

If there was ever any doubt that the United States is deeply polarized, it has been unequivocally dispelled by the midterm elections of 2022. While many races have yet to be called, Republicans have narrowly...

Letter to the Editor: Vote Republican in the Midterms

Letter to the Editor: Vote Republican in the Midterms

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist November 6, 2022

The Democrats have held control of Congress and the presidency for the last two years. Yet, they have failed to address the significant economic issues facing the average American. With gas prices rising,...

Opinion | Fight for the Fight Song

Opinion | Fight for the Fight Song

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist October 30, 2022

“He who controls the language controls the masses,” said American activist Saul Alinsky in his book, “Rules for Radicals.”    A few weeks ago, a predictable controversy arose at the University...

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