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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

All content by Ruth Bishop

The need for decorum in meaningful discourse

Ruth Bishop November 24, 2015

“And that makes you despicable.”These five words at the end of a comment on one of my previous columns, “Feminism includes pro-life beliefs” struck a chord with me -- not really because I was...

Taking the next step: countering segregation in church

Ruth Bishop October 12, 2015

Sunday morning has remained one of the most segregated times of the week. Dr. Martin Luther King remarked during a 1963 lecture that, “We must face the fact that in America the church is still the most...

Evolution belongs in the classroom and all students belong in Bill Nye's lecture

Ruth Bishop September 29, 2015

If you’re like me, you are feeling pretty bummed today about not getting a ticket to see Bill Nye. The fact that only a limited number of students were able to attend is a disservice to the University’s...

​US culture plays role in sexual assault

Ruth Bishop September 14, 2015

Sexual assaults are clearly a huge issue on college campuses, including our own. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men reported being...

Feminism includes pro-life beliefs

Ruth Bishop August 31, 2015

Last Friday, I attended the UA Feminist Caucus’ rally and was met by a diverse array of students, including many men. This heterogeneous mix of students scattered about the Ferg promenade could be touted...