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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

Alabama football needs to raise the bar

Letter to the Editor September 29, 2013

As the old adage goes, “If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.” Well, consider this an open letter to Bill Battle. In light of the announcement this weekend that the football team...

Recent change leaves flawed system in tact

Nathan James September 25, 2013

At this moment, The University of Alabama stands at a tipping point. On the one hand, we have accomplished tremendous things in the past two weeks – UA Stands, the implementation of continuous bidding...

Current generation will face burden of Affordable Care Act

Regan Williams September 25, 2013

The health care debate has been raging in this country for years now. While some would like for the country to move on, I say more debate is needed. Recently, the debate has reasserted itself in Congress...

Criticism of UA Stands is not so simple

Letter to the Editor September 25, 2013

My name is Cody Houston Frederick, and I would quote to you the percentage of whites on UA’s campus, but I could not find it on the demographics section of UA’s Quick Facts page, despite learning the...

Reversing tradition, ending segregation have no quick solution

Amber Patterson September 24, 2013

Let me start off by saying that I am proud the University is finally addressing the issue of race and attempting to be active in making some changes. I was also glad to hear in the original story that...

Handshakes could be the difference between war, peace

Maxton Thoman September 24, 2013

While The University of Alabama’s attention has been consumed by allegations of voter fraud in the recent Tuscaloosa Board of Education elections and the historical integration of The University of Alabama’s...

Clarifying support for smoking ban on campus

Letter to the Editor September 24, 2013

On Aug. 21, The Crimson White published an article by Andy McWhorter titled “University considers smoking ban; other Alabama schools lead the way.” In it, there was a statement that “the Faculty...

Majorities, minorities must work together to eliminate racism

Will Gonzalez September 23, 2013

My name is William Tomas Gonzalez, and I am a member of the 3% of students that comprise the Hispanic-American community here at The University of Alabama. However, as I am constantly reminded, I look...

Students should stay till the end of games, support teams

Letter to the Editor September 23, 2013

I’m a firm believer in the essence of a Tuscaloosa football Saturday. The town comes alive, opening up to “outsiders” roaming the streets before many students have gotten out of bed. The campus...

Students need to be proactive, involved

Kyle Jones September 23, 2013

In high school government, students always learn the basics about politics and the functions of the different levels of government in our country. The sad truth of the matter is, however, that the average...

Efforts slow, results real

CW Staff September 22, 2013

History has been made. Friday, University of Alabama President Judy Bonner released a video statement announcing incredible progress on the UA campus. As a result of administration-willed continuous open...

Role of ally to empower others

Marina Roberts September 22, 2013

The protest last week has sparked a remarkable amount of controversy and discussion on campus, a good deal of which I have had the opportunity to hear. As an attendee at the protest, my feelings about...