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Not everything has to be formal

Davis Vaughn February 12, 2013

(The following is part of  "A discussion on the future of fraternity rush at Alabama") “Miserable. Emotional train wreck. Unnecessarily longgggg.” While these lines may sound like the take of some...

Tobacco ban proposed by SGA inhibits freewill, hinders traditional relationships

Tobacco ban proposed by SGA inhibits freewill, hinders traditional relationships

Regan Williams February 11, 2013

The tobacco ban was proposed before the SGA Senate two weeks ago. As a concerned student on this campus, I have only opposition for this far reaching measure, which not only bans smoking, but all tobacco...

Following rare back-to-back losses, coming weeks will show Tide’s true mettle

Zachary Al-Khateeb February 11, 2013

For the first time in a long time, The University of Alabama gymnastics team has looked human, even vulnerable. After all, head coach Sarah Patterson and company are coming off losses in consecutive weeks...

UA's opportunity for increased sustainability is now

UA’s opportunity for increased sustainability is now

SoRelle Wyckoff February 11, 2013

The University of Alabama is covered in construction projects. Preparing for the future with a new recreation center, dorms and education facilities is smart, but it could be smarter. As the University...

Pros of using medicinal marijuana must be discussed with cons

Nathan James February 7, 2013

Medical marijuana is a thorny issue because so many people have strong feelings about recreational marijuana use. Many dismiss it off the cuff due to associations of marijuana as a recreational drug. But...

The state of Gallettes – student tradition shifts to newer spots as more options open

Tray Smith February 7, 2013

When Alabama students returned from Christmas break, they quickly discovered the new addition at Moe’s Bar downtown and a partially re-opened Rounder’s, which is still undergoing construction. Moe’s...

Cuts to aid could keep students from graduation, alternatives should be considered

Amber Patterson February 7, 2013

We all know that we are here at The University of Alabama to receive a good education. Still, some of us will be under a mountain of debt before we even pay our first cable bill. It is pretty clear to...

Recognizing Charles Poland: Heroes around us

Maxton Thoman February 6, 2013

There are heroes among us. Every day people clad in the same ordinary, mundane garb shared by the rest of us; no Superman “S” fixed to their chests. They are quiet and caring, dynamic and strong....

Progress at Bama lags 57 years after campus riots, Lucy’s expulsion

Austin Gaddis February 6, 2013

Looking across the Quad, it has become so easy for us to take for granted the hallowed grounds of history that we trudge across on the way to class every day. Today, we have an opportunity to reflect...

Campus transportation woes are inexcusable

Campus transportation woes are inexcusable

John Speer February 6, 2013

More often than not, students at our university are disregarded. Not in the sense that our dollars – or parents’ dollars – do not have value, but it is increasingly obvious that our financial investment...

Local theatre puts spotlight on cliques, politics; not talent

Local theatre puts spotlight on cliques, politics; not talent

Beth Lindly February 5, 2013

If you’ve lived in Tuscaloosa for more than 10 minutes, you’ve probably noticed how involved in theatre this city is. Weekly, there is no shortage of musicals performed by any number of local high...

Police your own - greeks shouldn't be afraid to speak up

Police your own – greeks shouldn’t be afraid to speak up

Brad Erthal February 5, 2013

Last Monday, The Crimson White ran a letter to the editor, “Stop stereotyping the greek system’s view of race,” that felt very familiar to me. This is my ninth semester on this campus, and I swear...