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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

Transportation Service needs to review impact of fees, fines

Transportation Service needs to review impact of fees, fines

Amber Patterson January 30, 2013

Being in college and a young adult that has only been on her own for two years, I have come to realize that about 75 percent of the time I am completely broke, or at least pretty close to it. Money is...

Students can be fiscally responsible if they try

Students can be fiscally responsible if they try

Mary Sellers Shaw January 29, 2013

Being on a college budget is hard. Between the necessities – books, food, gas, etc. – and the not-so-necessary, it can be hard to keep control of yourself and your money. I recently discovered that...

Of course women should be allowed in combat

Of course women should be allowed in combat

Brad Erthal January 29, 2013

Last week the Pentagon announced a decision to allow women to officially fill combat roles. In a wonderful case of euphemism, women were previously allowed to be “attached” to combat units but not...

Obama's inauguration causes reflection on the South's past

Obama’s inauguration causes reflection on the South’s past

Lucy Cheseldine January 29, 2013

Last weekend marked yet another historic day in America’s ever-filling calendar of commemorations and public holidays. A calendar that, if one isn’t too careful, will leave no time for reflection and...

The size of your greek house isn't what matters

The size of your greek house isn’t what matters

John Brinkerhoff January 28, 2013

Since I have been a student at Alabama, I have become accustomed to change and growth. Construction on campus has been constant, the student body has expanded dramatically and our football team has built...

Despite doubts, the American Dream's surviving

Despite doubts, the American Dream’s surviving

Regan Williams January 28, 2013

Despite its widespread use, no term epitomizes what it means to be an American like the American Dream. People and politicians alike have tried to define it but all seem to come up short. One of the more...

Stop stereotyping the greek system's view of race

Stop stereotyping the greek system’s view of race

Letter to the Editor January 28, 2013

Tradition is a beautiful word that evokes fond memories of past customs and reminds me of established rituals that I partake in every day. Traditions stir pride within those striving to continue them....

Solutions to on-campus traffic problems require patience and bike etiquette

Solutions to on-campus traffic problems require patience and bike etiquette

SoRelle Wyckoff January 28, 2013

The new year provides the University the opportunity to make necessary yet achievable resolutions to better this campus. One area we undoubtedly need improvement in is the relationship between pedestrian,...

Why not defend our future?

Why not defend our future?

Tray Smith January 24, 2013

State House Republicans released their agenda last week – a list of 11 proposals under the headline “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” They vowed to defend against “an ever-expanding and encroaching...

Certain words in politics need to die

Certain words in politics need to die

Nathan James January 24, 2013

If you follow politics, there are certain words you’re likely to hear a lot. And sometimes, a lot is simply too much. Sometimes, a word is so overused or so badly used that it loses its meaning and becomes...

Debunking Jim Crow misconceptions: name refers to stage character, not a historical racist

Debunking Jim Crow misconceptions: name refers to stage character, not a historical racist

Letter to the Editor January 24, 2013

I commend The Crimson White for taking the trouble to quote from James Hood’s op-ed piece and to make it available. I also think Maxton Thoman’s piece about students ignoring MLK Day was well thought...

Continue your gadgetry; computers will not take over the world

Continue your gadgetry; computers will not take over the world

Tarif Haque January 24, 2013

Have you heard the rumors? Fifty years from now, we will be fat, anti-social computer addicts. Ignore the gossip. Machines will not take over the world. Continue to use your gadgetry. In fact, I grow...