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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

Fall rush should be reconsidered

Letter to the Editor December 7, 2011

By Garrett Teal The greek system at the University of Alabama is certainly a unique one. And by unique, I mostly mean controversial. How fair is it that these sisterhoods subdue nearly 2,000 young girls...

Dr. Cashman a lasting impact on campus

Letter to the Editor December 6, 2011

On December 2, 2011, Dr. James F. Cashman passed away. As a Professor of Management and a professor of the Business Honors Program, Dr. Cashman served as a mentor to many students; I was lucky enough to...

Progress is possible at the Capstone

Letter to the Editor December 6, 2011

Progress is an interesting topic. Different people probably look at progress in different ways. Some probably imagine progress as wholesale changes while others consider progress just simply having dialogue...

The party system key in making an impact

Robert Christl December 6, 2011

2011 will surely go down as the year when progressives suddenly remembered that being politically involved means more than just voting in November. As unions, students and Occupy protestors hit the streets...

We should express our appreciation

Letter to the Editor December 5, 2011

One morning before Thanksgiving break, I stopped by the Bidgood bathroom between classes, where a University custodian was cleaning. Trying to stay out of her way, I entered a stall, left to overhear this...

Patrick attack on rush invalid

Letter to the Editor December 1, 2011

In response to Tuesday’s column by Michael Patrick, expert and pundit on all things UA, I sincerely appreciate his sage commentary on the sorority rush process at Alabama. Who better than a male non-greek...

How to waste America’s time

Letter to the Editor December 1, 2011

What is “Occupy Wall Street”? It’s a collection of unhappy individuals. Understandably you’d want a more specific description, but unfortunately I can’t provide that – and neither can the protestors....

Teach for America damaging the profession

Hallie Paul November 30, 2011

As the city of Tuscaloosa grapples with the decision of whether to hire additional Teach for America corps members this upcoming year, it’s about time we as students begin to engage in a critical discussion...

‘Occupy’ epitomizes mob mentality

Tyler Jones November 22, 2011

Beginning on Sept. 17, a group of protesters showed up to Zuccotti Park in New York. The demonstration was proposed by a Canadian anti-capitalist organization called Adbusters. Adbusters has since lost...

‘99%’ should work hard for a better life

Caroline Bechtel November 22, 2011

Our country was founded on the principle that with hard work, anyone could create a better life for himself or herself. This is why so many people immigrated to America. Occupy Wall Street is pretty much...

We must collaborate to move on

Sydney Page November 21, 2011

By Sydney Page I woke up Saturday morning to see an email from President Witt about yet another racial incident on campus. As I read the email, one question came to mind - when is this hate going to stop?...

Clint, Carter policies true reason for housing bubble

Letter to the Editor November 17, 2011

On Tuesday, in a letter to the editor, a student wrote about the Occupy Wall Street protests, comparing them to the Civil Rights Movement (which it is nothing like) and stating "Wall Street institutions...