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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

Cell phones take away from arts

Brad Lee November 11, 2010

Cell phones are probably one of the greatest problems facing the arts today, outside of funding. While I appreciate and am proud of the dramatic increase of awareness of all of the performing arts here...

We must help our veterans

Letter to the Editor November 10, 2010

For many of us, Veterans Day is just another one of those federal holidays for which we hope to get off school or work. It is not necessarily a happy holiday either. Remembering the lives of those who...

Show compassion for atheist friends

Phil Bishop November 10, 2010

Evolution has been a hot topic in the CW as of late. I understand the emotion that evolutionary theory carries for my atheist friends, but I can’t figure why my theist, deist and agnostic friends feel...

LGBT History worth considering

Alex Hollinghead November 10, 2010

October was LGBT History Month, and now that this month has passed, I’ve been left to contemplate the significance of LGBT history and what it means to be gay in America today. LGBT History Month is...

A course on evolution should be required for every UA student

Letter to the Editor November 8, 2010

The article ‘Evolution alternative should be taught’ by Ben Friedman the Oct. 25, 2010 Crimson White shows why college students should be required to take a general course in evolution. Friedman attempts,...

Texting a major distraction

Letter to the Editor November 8, 2010

I sit in class Monday through Thursday and always see at least one student texting during a lecture. While the instructor is talking, I can hear click, click, click, click, click and click. I have even...

Alabama should allow gay marriage

Letter to the Editor November 8, 2010

In light of the recent removal of three Iowa Supreme Court justices for declaring the restriction of marriage to a man and a woman unconstitutional, I think it is time we broach a subject matter that certainly...

Reconsidering religion’s role

Letter to the Editor November 3, 2010

This letter will likely be my only contribution to the opinion page creation-evolution debate. I am writing not to persuade the reader to one side or the other, but simply to rebut some of the more outlandish...

Religious beliefs necessary for modern atheism

Letter to the Editor November 3, 2010

Ah, how refreshing it is to hear someone admit, even if only implicitly, that modern ethics came from religious morality. Of course, I am referring to Sam Arnold’s recent response to Michael Patrick’s...

Is fall break a trick or a treat?

Letter to the Editor October 24, 2010

The University scheduled its fall break for Oct. 29-31, which happens to fall on Halloween weekend. Students will also receive a day off on Nov. 18 for the Alabama v. Georgia State football game. In years...

Energy creates new opportunities for students

Letter to the Editor October 24, 2010

Last Monday evening, entrepreneur and alternative energy proponent T. Boone Pickens visited Tuscaloosa to promote his alternative energy movement. The “Pickens Plan” is a coordinated, comprehensive...

So you think you can study better at the library

Letter to the Editor October 21, 2010

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” These wise words were spoken by one of the greatest philanthropists of our time, Mother Teresa. But don’t worry;...