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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Scientific support for creationism strong

Ben Friedman November 8, 2010

Two weeks ago, I argued the legal and educational reasons why creationism should be taught alongside evolution. Despite any amount of legal justification, if the scientific evidence for creationism and...

Evolution alternative should be taught

Ben Friedman October 24, 2010

In a country that is becoming more secular, the thought of teaching Judeo-Christian creationism in public schools often seems ridiculous and outdated. As a former atheist, I once believed the assertion...

UA not “just after money”

Ben Friedman October 17, 2010

If there is one sentence I’ve heard more than any other during my first two years on campus, it would be this one: “The University just wants your money.” I’ve heard it from different people almost...

Tenure is unjustified

Ben Friedman October 10, 2010

I was often the student who handed out the obligatory “World’s Best Teacher” mugs at Christmas and my K-12 years left me with many fond memories of my teachers as well as many current role models....

Transportation security should focus on real threats

Ben Friedman October 3, 2010

A few months ago, I was passing through an airport security line and saw a man who was likely of Arab descent being stopped for a “random” bag check. The check, of course, wasn’t random, and the...

Obama needs to connect

Ben Friedman September 26, 2010

I voted for John McCain in 2008. I do and always will support conservative economic and social policies. Ronald Reagan speeches give me goose bumps and I gave Bush the benefit of the doubt. Regardless...

Our own civil war

Ben Friedman September 14, 2010

At our first football game, I witnessed two little snippets of events that portrayed our University’s current culture war perfectly. First, I saw a student athlete mockingly ask a fraternity member...

It's time to retire Title IX

It’s time to retire Title IX

Ben Friedman August 31, 2010

Men and women deserve equal athletic opportunities. Female athletes work every bit as hard as male athletes. As a spectator, though, football will always have my heart; I enjoyed the women’s soccer...

Give a little bit

Ben Friedman August 17, 2010

In Short: Christian conservatives should prove their sincerity by embracing compassionate economic policies. Christianity has always been a cornerstone in conservative social policy-making.  From the...