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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Nott not a eugenicist

Letter to the Editor September 8, 2010

While I applaud the attempt to make use of the evil side of some our campus namesakes for the purpose of education ("Building names reflect different era on campus" from 8/30) it would behoove the CW to...

OUR VIEW: Gubernatorial debate offers students an opportunity

CW Staff September 8, 2010

Next Thursday, the University will host the first gubernatorial debate of the general election campaign. Republican candidate Dr. Robert Bentley and Democratic candidate Ron Sparks will face each other...

Help wanted (and needed)

John Anselmo September 8, 2010

Three weeks ago today we began the fall portion of the 2010-2011 school year. Quick three weeks, huh? For those returning to the University, it is somewhat different this year. While the student part...

Grand theft government: Vice president

Wesley Vaughn September 8, 2010

Former vice president Dick Cheney infamously categorized the office of vice president as its own branch of government, claiming so since it holds power in both the legislative and executive branches. During...

Walk up and say “Hello”

David Simpson September 2, 2010

At the University, we purpose to present ourselves as a strong inclusive learning community. With a student population of more than 30,000, many academic research opportunities, over 300 student organizations...

Semester marks many new beginnings for UA students

James Fowler September 2, 2010

This week marks many beginnings for our university. We begin a football season in which the Crimson Tide will defend Alabama’s thirteenth national championship. This week sees the beginning—for many...

Alabama is in desperate need of change

Devon Morisette September 2, 2010

I possess an abudance of adoration and pride in my home of Alabama. There are so very many things I love about this state. The beaches, the mountains, the small town feel just about everywhere, the sense...

Connect to your campus newspaper via Twitter, Facebook

Josh Hedrick September 2, 2010

So, are you tweeting? The Crimson White is, but 58 percent of UA students probably aren’t. And 50 percent of those non-tweeters really enjoy making fun of their friends who tweet: “You makin’ a sandwich...

SHAZAM: Andy Griffith, Gomer Pyle, Alabama and the South

Tray Smith September 2, 2010

TV Land, a cable refuge for hopeless nostalgists, is currently celebrating 50 days of “The Andy Griffith Show” to commemorate the television classic’s 50th Anniversary. The event may warrant a national...

Privacy-schmivacy; it doesn't matter anyway

Privacy-schmivacy; it doesn’t matter anyway

Debra Flax September 1, 2010

So I get my jury duty notice in the mail. I know I'm supposed to show up at my arranged time. I know that I'm supposed to answer questions when asked. I specifically know that, if chosen, I may not,...

Separation of church and state a two-way street

Sam Arnold September 1, 2010

People get angry about a lot of things: early morning traffic jams, loud parties on school nights and buildings related to a religion they dislike. We don't like being angry, and it's our instinct to seek...

High-dy Tide-y dumb almighty

High-dy Tide-y dumb almighty

Wesley Vaughn August 31, 2010

Capstonians, not all seats in Bryant-Denny Stadium were created equal. If that were true, block seating – I’m sorry, I mean “student organization seating” – would not be located in prime south...