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Integration Now, Integration Tomorrow, Integration Forever

Kevyn Armstrong-Wright April 19, 2015

College is a time to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones and meet those who are “different.” It is a time to engage new people who will expose us to thoughts and ideas we have never encountered...

Dare to be Different

Katie Shepherd April 13, 2015

After four years at the Capstone, it is hard to believe that my time as an undergraduate is coming to an end. The things I have learned here and the people I have become close with will never be forgotten.Since...

Student government needs to reflect University's diverse population

Andrew Parks February 10, 2015

The basic goal of a democracy is to carry out the will of the people. Through voting, we elect representatives who then meet to write and pass legislation that reflects our 
collective will.In order...

This year, resolve to take part in progress while recognizing diversity

Mark Hammontree January 7, 2015

About this time every year, gym owners seem unable to stop smiling as they drink their morning coffee. Pizza places probably see a slight drop in delivery orders. This is the time for resolutions, after...

Empathy and a moral education dictate opportunities for the future

Patrick Crowley December 3, 2014

What is lost sometimes to each of us, including myself, in the doldrums of academics and the fun of social activities is that we, as students, are beyond lucky and fortunate to attend The University of...

Media needs more character variety

TJ Parks December 2, 2014

Women should have the right to unabashedly pursue whatever occupations and character traits they desire and should be rewarded in the same measure as men for the vigor of their pursuits. The existence...

Groups celebrate diversity

Groups celebrate diversity

ebray November 12, 2014

Some 60 students, graduates and faculty gathered Tuesday to tackle the issue 
of diversity. “Black Girls Rise,” a forum co-hosted by the UA Feminist Caucus and the National Council of Negro Women,...

African Students Association to show movie

African Students Association to show movie

Drew Pendleton November 3, 2014

The African Students Association, which will hold its first major event of the year Nov. 13, works to represent the University’s population that is related to Africa. Formed in 2010 by a group of students...

Balta discusses media

Balta discusses media

Heather Buchanan October 26, 2014

Hugo Balta spoke to students Thursday evening about the image of Latinos in media. He said understanding the growing Latino community and its influence is beneficial to 
future professionals. “[You...

CW must broaden its news reporting

Carolyn Duke October 19, 2014

After asking the question, “Do you read The Crimson White?” The responses I have received include laughter, “The what?,” “I don’t think it’s worth my time,” “I get my news from social...

CMAP initiative to attract diversity to Culverhouse

Samuel Yang June 17, 2014

Lisa McKinney, head of the Culverhouse Majors Awareness Program, worked with admissions counselors and visited 30 high schools earlier this year to seek out talented minority students. Those students...

Black Student Union not an ‘isolated black group’

Letter to the Editor February 14, 2012

I will say the following in the most articulate and tactful terms possible: the presence of the Black Student Union offends a lot of people. If it doesn’t, there is a strong chance that those people...