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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

The left’s war on the wealthy leaves no victor

Henry Downes June 6, 2012

When grassroots activists from Canada began protesting corporate greed in New York’s Zuccotti Park last September – initiating what came to be known as the “Occupy Wall Street” movement – they...

Obama’s kill list raises red flags

Nathan James June 6, 2012

When a politician does something that breaks the stereotypes of their party, they’ll usually be congratulated for it. Say what you will about party politics, but Americans like to see our leaders defy...

This summer, read the right way

Tarif Haque June 5, 2012

Every summer, when life comes to a standstill, and classes finish, we should all take some time to sit down, calm down and read a good book. I’m talking about the kind of book whose words settle in our...

‘Morbidly obese’ has lost its weight

Cheyenne Paiva June 5, 2012

In America, these are the three main categories for the weight of the average citizen: Normal weight, overweight and obese. Following closely is morbidly obese, slowly but surely catching up to the pack,...

A conservative case for marriage equality

Austin Gaddis May 30, 2012

In early May, President Barack Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage in an impromptu interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, completing his often-parodied evolution on the issue. On Sunday of...

The time for Renaissance men and women is over

Tarif Haque May 30, 2012

My freshman year, I wish someone told me that I am, in fact, not awesome, and contrary to what I may believe, I cannot do everything. Let me explain. In high school, I was taught to be “well-rounded.”...

Reevaluating the debate on illegal immigration

Henry Downes May 30, 2012

Less than a year after House Bill 56 shocked the national consciousness (and drew a federal lawsuit) with its stringent and unprecedented anti-illegal immigration measures, lawmakers in the state of Alabama...

Editor Victor Luckerson leading a budget meeting. CW File

Learning from the strength of those around me

Victor Luckerson April 25, 2012

I don’t know how to convey what The Crimson White has meant to me over the last two years, so I will do what I enjoy most — tell a story. On the night of April 27, I was at a loss for what to do....

Pursuing your passion with temperance

Pursuing your passion with temperance

Coresa Nancy Hogan April 24, 2012

As I sit and try to summarize the past four years of my collegiate experience, my mind trails back to the story my mother shared with me the summer before my freshman year. She was offered a performing...

Seize a well-rounded education, pursue the liberal arts

Evan Ward April 24, 2012

This week’s Crimson White has featured the reflections of many soon-to-be graduates. They will detail successes, failures, memorable exploits and special relationships. Many of these musings will flightily...

Use your voice, and The Crimson White is at your service

Will Tucker April 24, 2012

Today’s Crimson White bears almost no resemblance to the Crimson White Victor Luckerson inherited two years ago. He led a team of the most talented, dedicated and loyal people I can imagine and with...

We are a work in progress

We are a work in progress

Nicole Bohannon April 24, 2012

If I could redo the last four years, there are definitely a few things I would change. Any graduating senior who tells you differently is lying. We make mistakes, we learn from them and we continue on...