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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

Arnold generalizes the faithful

Jessica Bailey November 3, 2010

Ah, stereotypes. Everyone uses them; they shape our first impressions, social behavior research projects, marketing, movie genres, you name it. Stereotypes can be useful, since they exist because they...

Needed: More Students, Less Pickets

Needed: More Students, Less Pickets

James Hood November 3, 2010

James Hood, who became the first black man enrolled at The University of Alabama in 1963, wrote this guest editorial in the Crimson White on June 27, 1963, 16 days after George Wallace’s Stand in the...

A case for Sparks

Michael Patrick October 27, 2010

The election is less than a week away, and it seems like everyone couldn’t care less about what is going to happen in the Alabama gubernatorial race. Both parties lost their reformation hopefuls—Bradley...

A case for Bentley

Adam Greene October 27, 2010

On Tuesday, voters from every corner of Alabama will head to the polls to cast their ballots in a momentous election. In the next four years, the state will face deep budget deficits, including education...

Religious beliefs unnecessary at best

Sam Arnold October 27, 2010

I have to admit, I really did love Michael Patrick’s latest column titled “Religious belief not obsolete,” but not for any reason Patrick would likely have intended. His column serves as a reminder...

A campus dialogue: #UAchat

Wesley Vaughn October 27, 2010

In 2006, Jack Dorsey, along with Biz Stone and Evan Williams, founded the social media networking and microblogging website Twitter. Originally centered on the question of “what are you doing,” Twitter...

Don’t fall into apathy trap this election

Gregory Poole October 27, 2010

The election is less than a week away and politicians are going all-out to win their respective campaigns. There have been some wild moments this campaign cycle and some that were just plain bland. The...

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becoming more secular, the thought of teaching Judeo-Christian creationism in public schools often seems ridiculous and outdated.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...

You wouldn’t elect a puppy killer, would you?

John Brinkerhoff October 24, 2010

If someone were to support turning rape victims away from hospitals, letting men beat their wives, or allowing repeat sex offenders to teach in elementary schools, then their mental stability would probably...

Democrats descend to new lows

Austin Gaddis October 21, 2010

With less than two weeks to go until we see one of the most heated and important midterm elections of our lifetime, two things are clear: It’s going to be good and it’s going to get ugly. In recent...

Vote Kay Ivey for Lt. governor

Tray Smith October 21, 2010

As the election approaches, three things are becoming increasingly certain: Robert Bentley will be elected governor, Luther Strange will be elected state attorney general, and John McMillan will replace...

Religion still necessary

Michael Patrick October 20, 2010

Growing up in a small town in Alabama, before I went off to kindergarten at the age of 5, I learned the ABCs, how to tie my shoes and how to count to 10. Before that, I learned that God created the world....