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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

National Signing Day in review: Good for Alabama, bad for TV

Tyler Rigdon February 3, 2011

ESPN has always been the most innovative entity at marketing the random. Spanning channel after channel, they have unearthed ratings through a multitude of sporting outlets. The general public visits ESPN....

‘Street smart’ actually means lazy

Ben Friedman February 3, 2011

I’ve often heard students describe themselves as “street smart” rather than “book smart.”  I take “street smarts” to describe some exceptional type of savvy or sales skills that can only...

Israel: America’s vital ally in the Middle East

Renee Sharon February 2, 2011

The volatile political climate in the Middle East is causing unprecedented turmoil throughout the region. Through riots and demonstrations, citizens of Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and other countries have loudly...

CW objective about Ron Robinson

Letter to the Editor February 2, 2011

In a Jan. 31 letter to the editor, a student wrote that he was "disgusted" by what he perceived to be a lack of objectivity in an article that had appeared in the CW on Jan. 21. This accusation is completely...

Revisiting the Capstone Creed

Letter to the Editor February 2, 2011

In response to last week’s editorial by Tray Smith concerning the lack of an Honor Code for the University, I would like to introduce our campus to a few things. I want to thank Mr. Smith for bringing...

Show sympathy for inmates

Letter to the Editor February 2, 2011

I picked up the CW Monday morning in anticipation of the Tutwiler Women’s Prison review only to be profoundly disappointed. Not only was Stephen Dethrage’s article insensitive and demeaning, it included...

CW poll unfair

Ross Owens February 2, 2011

When I turned to the opinions page Monday and saw another poll had been posted I actually laughed. Not just because I had a well-deserved, private “I told you so” moment, but also because the Crimson...

Hater’s guide to spring intramural

John Davis February 2, 2011

The time for spring intramural sports is upon us, and while a few sports have already gotten underway, the wide variety of sports offered in the spring can feel a bit overwhelming. I’ve compiled this...

Net neutrality squashes innovation

Cliff Sims February 1, 2011

When I opened the Jan. 27 issue of The Crimson White, the article titled “Open Internet means more innovation” immediately caught my eye. Michael Patrick’s biweekly opinion column offered a flippant...

Honor societies striving for diversity

Letter to the Editor February 1, 2011

There is less than one week remaining until applications for honor societies are due (Feb. 6). There are many benefits to membership in honor societies, including service, networking and scholarship opportunities....

Early GOP field seems unimpressive

John Anselmo February 1, 2011

Nov. 6, 2012 is a long way down the road. 644 days to be exact. But it is never too early to talk about the next presidential election. With declarations of candidacy sure to headline the month of February,...

The next SGA president should be a maverick

Wesley Vaughn February 1, 2011

In the next few weeks, we will find out who has put their name in the running for SGA president. It will soon become clear who has been properly vetted and groomed and the competitor who has the supreme...