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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

Saban’s wisdom can apply to academics

Letter to the Editor November 26, 2013

You don’t have to be part of our storied Alabama football team – or even ever picked up a football – to appreciate the words of wisdom of coach Nick Saban. Whether he’s on press conferences or...

Philanthropy just one example of fraternal integrity

Letter to the Editor November 25, 2013

It’s an unfortunate truth that the essence of what a fraternity embodies has been lost in today’s society. Through the perpetuation of certain fraternity stereotypes by the media and the entertainment...

The cost of not studying abroad

Letter to the Editor November 25, 2013

Three weeks from now, I’ll be changing my educational status from University of Alabama student to alumna. It seems the closer I inch toward Dec. 14, the more hours I spend reflecting on my time here...

Mallet: Learning from our mistakes

Letter to the Editor November 11, 2013

On the very first Friday of this semester, long before the events of September, reporters from Vice Magazine came to the University while Mallet was running an Open Mic Night (a publicly open talent show)....

Male response to domestic violence is disheartening

Letter to the Editor October 27, 2013

The month of October is known for bringing cool, crisp football weather and the excitement of Halloween. The lesser known significance of this month is the many awareness campaigns that it hosts: breast...

Bicycle Bedlam

Letter to the Editor October 23, 2013

I applaud the attention you’ve recently given to the obvious problems surrounding bicycle parking and bike culture on this campus. What your recent article “Bicycle Bedlam” didn’t mention was that...

An open invitation to the University

Letter to the Editor October 22, 2013

On Monday, former Mallet president Marina Roberts brought campus-wide attention to what we, in Mallet, put up with on a daily basis. Perpetual harassment seems to follow those who dare to be different...

Red John is probably the Machine

Letter to the Editor October 22, 2013

Who has been watching CBS’s “The Mentalist” this season? If you haven’t, allow me to fill you in on television’s most intense and suspenseful who-done-it ever. As loyal fans will know, our tragic...

Harassment of Malleteers: what else is new?

Letter to the Editor October 21, 2013

As a UA alum and proud Malleteer, I was shocked, though not the least bit surprised, to hear of Mari Baroff’s experience on the steps of Palmer Hall at the hands of some intoxicated and entitled pledges...

An open letter to the boys of the street

Letter to the Editor October 16, 2013

Editor's Note: The following column contains language that may be offensive to some readers.   This is a letter to the boys who helped me parallel park only to say, “Now we flip a coin to see what...

Re: ‘The University should help better the state of Alabama’

Letter to the Editor October 14, 2013

Last Wednesday, columnist Will Gonzalez railed against UA students’ general lack of civic engagement, largely criticizing the efforts of Honors students. It is curious that Gonzalez decided to single...

California transgender laws are the right step

Letter to the Editor October 13, 2013

When an ultra-conservative family member awkwardly breaks the news of a major progressive legal advancement, I know something has gone awry. On Aug. 7, in my home state of California, Gov. Jerry Brown...