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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

Guitars killed Christian music, no resurrection in sight

Will Edwards September 7, 2011

When John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus, Christian music knew it had to do something, because in a sense, he was right. The Beatles and rock ’n’ roll were of course not more popular...

Sometimes numbers do lie

John Davis September 7, 2011

On Tuesday, the student body – and one Crimson White columnist in particular – was addressed by Dr. Judy Bonner, the Executive Vice President and Provost for the University of Alabama. In her letter,...

Alternative to block seating: Hogwarts?

Wesley Vaughn September 7, 2011

I predicted block seating’s inevitable demise last week, and I’ve only had my belief reaffirmed by the supportive sentiments of both students and administrators in positions of power. But, we need...

The Internet diminishes deep thought

Katherine McClellan September 7, 2011

Imagine a time when one of humanity’s innovations takes over. Society eagerly embraces the invention, even praises its creator for improving their lives. People adopt new habits without hesitation and...

Stripped of character

Jake Gray September 6, 2011

Years ago, the drive down University Boulevard was a vibrant and aesthetically pleasing ride. After gazing at one of the best football stadiums in the world, one could see dozens of flourishing restaurants,...

Growth in numbers and quality

Judy Bonner September 6, 2011

I would like to respond to the editorial written by SoRelle Wyckoff in the Aug. 29 edition of the CW. Ms. Wyckoff states that “there are ways to build a university without building numbers. Instead of...

Real World vs. real world

Austin Gaddis September 1, 2011

  More often than not, I tend to see the good in our generation and remain optimistic that we will lead the nation in a responsible direction. But then I turn on the television. I happened to find...

You can sit wherever you like

Lisa Elizondo September 1, 2011

  The best advice I recently heard for achieving success is to “sit at the table” everywhere you are present. You cannot be expected to have your voice heard if you take a back seat to those making...

The real housewife of Auburn

Tyler Rigdon August 31, 2011

As we arrive at football season, we arrive at another year of opinions, rants and beliefs. I could not think of a better way to open the year than to write about Auburn. This is my biased yet objective...

Block seating’s obituary

Wesley Vaughn August 31, 2011

Student Organization Seating, formerly known as block seating, will cease to exist next year. With an expected yearly increase in student population and a static student seating capacity in Bryant-Denny...

Crimson Café reopening is good – kind of

Greg Houser August 30, 2011

The Crimson Cafe is set to reopen this week, which is cause for some sort of celebration. There are entirely too few options to purchase coffee off campus. I should make it known that I am no fan of the...

Be pro choice with student housing

John Brinkerhoff August 29, 2011

It is no secret that the University of Alabama possesses an unwavering focus on recruitment and expanding enrollment, especially within the Honors College. Prospective honors students can expect individual...