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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Stop fighting accepted standards on abortion

Paul Thompson November 10, 2010

Just as the Democrats failed to defend their majority in the House and nearly lost their lead in the Senate in the recent midterm elections, there was a ballot initiative in Colorado that – perhaps more...

Fine with being weird

Debra Flax November 10, 2010

Weird, as defined by dictionary.com, means “of a strikingly odd or unusual character; strange.” I’m sure everyone reading this has heard that word used to describe something they’ve said or done....

Show compassion for atheist friends

Phil Bishop November 10, 2010

Evolution has been a hot topic in the CW as of late. I understand the emotion that evolutionary theory carries for my atheist friends, but I can’t figure why my theist, deist and agnostic friends feel...

LGBT History worth considering

Alex Hollinghead November 10, 2010

October was LGBT History Month, and now that this month has passed, I’ve been left to contemplate the significance of LGBT history and what it means to be gay in America today. LGBT History Month is...

We talkin’ ’bout government

Wesley Vaughn November 10, 2010

There are two distinct sides of the American political environment, but their biannual brawls should not overshadow the purpose of our country’s political system. It seeks to continually improve America...

Elections give state opportunities

Gregory Poole November 9, 2010

Last Tuesday, it was thrilling to see Dr. Robert Bentley elected governor and the state legislature captured by Republicans for the first time since 1874. The voters sent a clear message that the malfeasance...

Surprisingly good albums released this year

Trey Irby November 9, 2010

Two months are left in 2010 and it already feels like the year is over. Of course, big albums are supposed to come out in this period because of the holidays, but other than Kid Cudi, not much good is...

Scientific support for creationism strong

Ben Friedman November 8, 2010

Two weeks ago, I argued the legal and educational reasons why creationism should be taught alongside evolution. Despite any amount of legal justification, if the scientific evidence for creationism and...

Would you like a receipt with your apartment?

John Brinkerhoff November 8, 2010

I was walking down the Strip the last week and I realized just how much I appreciate it. It has Hungry Howie’s for cheap pizza, Surin for midnight sushi, and when I just have that urge to go buy an apartment,...

A course on evolution should be required for every UA student

Letter to the Editor November 8, 2010

The article ‘Evolution alternative should be taught’ by Ben Friedman the Oct. 25, 2010 Crimson White shows why college students should be required to take a general course in evolution. Friedman attempts,...

Texting a major distraction

Letter to the Editor November 8, 2010

I sit in class Monday through Thursday and always see at least one student texting during a lecture. While the instructor is talking, I can hear click, click, click, click, click and click. I have even...

Alabama should allow gay marriage

Letter to the Editor November 8, 2010

In light of the recent removal of three Iowa Supreme Court justices for declaring the restriction of marriage to a man and a woman unconstitutional, I think it is time we broach a subject matter that certainly...