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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

In response to ‘The Final Barrier’

Letter to the Editor September 15, 2013

As a parent of a University of Alabama student, I touch base occasionally with the paper online. Since it was coach Bryant’s birthday, I looked to see if an article appeared. What I found, however, was...

An open letter to our administration

Letter to the Editor September 15, 2013

Inspired by the bravery of the greek women who decided that our status quo is no longer acceptable, we, the concerned students and faculty of UA, demand immediate, sustained and transparent support from...

In response to ‘The Final Barrier’

Letter to the Editor September 11, 2013

Having begun school at the Capstone in 2008 as an undergraduate and looking forward to graduating with a master’s degree in 2014, I am forced to reflect on my six years as a member of The University...

It is not too late to shed light on voting issues

Letter to the Editor September 8, 2013

There has been a lot of finger-pointing about the ethical dubiousness (and possible illegality) of doing whatever it takes to win a local school board election and the complicity of certain segments of...

Greek system and democracy: part 2

Letter to the Editor September 2, 2013

In a recent letter to the Crimson White, I voiced the community’s collective anger at the involvement of several fraternity and sorority houses in altering the outcome of the recent Tuscaloosa Board...

In response to ‘Same-sex unions are not equal’

Letter to the Editor September 2, 2013

I never wanted to marry. Then again, a previous iteration of me never wanted to be gay in Alabama, either. Luckily, I long ago upgraded from that beta version programmed by middle school teachers who...

Who runs the University?

Letter to the Editor September 2, 2013

On Tuesday, I had the honor of listening to Denny Chimes play “Celebrating Achievement” for me and four of my UA faculty colleagues in recognition of the major grants and awards our research had garnered....

The Greek system and the meaning of Democracy

Letter to the Editor August 28, 2013

On Aug. 27, several sorority and fraternity houses on campus were involved in the hijacking of a local election. Mobilized in support of a former SGA president, they were taken to the polling station in...

Pope Francis’ remarks only affirm Catholic doctrine

Claire Chretien August 21, 2013

I’m writing in response to Nathan James’ column, “Pope Francis, nontraditional stances may preserve Catholic Church’s future.” Mr. James made several assertions about Pope Francis and the Catholic...

Every society needs hunters, gatherers, cave painters

Letter to the Editor July 23, 2013

  I, presumably along with the rest of you reading this, spent the majority of my senior year of high school planning out my college career. I visited countless campuses, ultimately settling not on my...

Americans should prioritize evidence over race in Zimmerman murder trial

Letter to the Editor July 16, 2013

Not guilty. As the verdict was announced Saturday night, people all over my Facebook news feed seemed to be in an uproar. Well, my black friends at least. From day one, the media has played the George...

Women deserve better than Gosnell, sub-par abortion clinic standards

Claire Chretien July 9, 2013

I’m writing in response to “Sexual justice a civil rights issue, regardless of politics, gender, sexual orientation,” by Joey Gamble. Mr. Gamble expressed his opposition to a Texas bill that would...