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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

‘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...

Don’t stereotype Occupy Wall Street movement

Tarif Haque November 15, 2011

Some claim that Occupy Wall Street has been thus far a senseless spectacle of the jobless who break windows, push old ladies and leave cities in “shambles.” These stereotyped perceptions of Occupy...

Occupy Wall Street founder hopes to form new political party

Rich Robinson November 14, 2011

From his Vancouver office, Kalle Lasn, who many consider to be the de-facto founder of the Occupy Wall Street movement, recounted the true origin of the group and what he believes it should and will become....

New College is a real discipline

Sean Stalley November 14, 2011

While reading The Crimson White last Wednesday, I came upon an article by a student named Ross Owens titled, “Occupy movements pointless.” As I am one for the freedom of speech, and love to hear both...

Occupy Movements Pointless

Ross Owens November 9, 2011

The article titled “UA Student gets credit for being involved in protest” highlights many of the shortcomings of the so-called Occupy Wall Street movement. Disregarding the absolute absurdity of many...

Where did Occupy Wall Street movement originate?

Where did Occupy Wall Street movement originate?

Rich Robinson November 8, 2011

As the Occupy Wall Street movement enters November, many around campus, and even the country, do not seem to fully understand it. However, some Alabama students, including Lucie Enns, a senior majoring...

UA student gets credit for becoming involved in protest

UA student gets credit for becoming involved in protest

Rich Robinson November 8, 2011

While many UA students watch the Occupy Wall Street protests from afar, one has jumped onto its front lines and is receiving class credit for doing so. Henry Perkins, a junior in New College, has been...