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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

Students must strive to fulfill Capstone Creed

Michael Patrick October 31, 2011

“As a member of the University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, honesty, and respect; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive for excellence.” -The...

Some tattoos are better left in the mind

Michael Patrick October 24, 2011

Tattooing has been a common form of body modification for centuries, and in many parts of the world it serves as a religious or cultural tradition. Tattoos in America were once viewed as a form of rebellion...

Peyton Manning for NFL MVP

Jake Gray October 24, 2011

The country witnessed a massacre Sunday night. In the week-seven primetime edition of the Indianapolis Colts’ “Suck for Luck” campaign, the New Orleans Saints dismantled, destroyed and demolished...

Stop hitting people with your cars

John Davis October 22, 2011

Last week, a student was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street from Publix to the shopping center on the other side of the road. The specifics of this particular instance aside, it raises certain...

UA loses an icon in Thompson

John Brinkerhoff October 22, 2011

It does not take long for a new student to realize that UA is a campus built upon tradition. From football and gymnastics to homecoming and Tutwiler, it is obvious the University takes pride in these traditions...

Hatred, anger won’t help University

SoRelle Wyckoff October 22, 2011

If a visiting student were to pick up a copy of The Crimson White, what would they read? They would see words like “leadership” and “innovation” that symbolize the positive growth of our campus....

The emails we never received

Tray Smith October 19, 2011

Last Tuesday, University of Alabama students received another email from President Robert Witt, condemning a racially offensive act of vandalism on the Moody Music Building. At 114 words, the email was...

TES aids tornado victims

Laura Steiner October 19, 2011

Temporary Emergency Services (TES) is a very efficient nonprofit organization committed to helping the less fortunate in the greater Tuscaloosa area. But, they struggle with a problem that is common among...

A Public Relations lesson for the Capstone

Wesley Vaughn October 18, 2011

  As a public relations major, I feel it necessary to inform the Capstone about the purpose and practice of proper public relations in light of the University’s recent decisions regarding its legally...

Hostility in block seating appalling

Ryan Davis October 18, 2011

As a former member of the Million Dollar Band, I’ve experienced some hostile football environments. The 2008 Tide game in Death Valley was Nick Saban’s first time visiting LSU as Alabama’s head...

Immigration bill crosses line

Brad Tipper October 18, 2011

  A week ago, the Tuscaloosa News printed an article titled, “Immigrants fearing deportation make plans for kids.” My first thought was that the title was merely stating the obvious. Wasn’t this...

Kicking and punting Bama’s Achilles Heel

Jake Gray October 17, 2011

Capstonians, over the past several months, we have all had the opportunity to witness a great college football team. In fact, the 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide team could be one of the greatest. The offense...