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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

Keep religion off opinions page

Reed Watson June 9, 2010

Last Thursday's opinion section in The Crimson White made me curious about a lot of things. I thought I'd share. Firstly, I'm curious as to why the editors of this paper would allow someone to take up...

A case for charter schools

Tray Smith June 9, 2010

June 24, 2010, will be a big day in Atmore, Al.  That is when the Escambia County Board of Education is scheduled to select a new principal for the troubled Escambia County High School. Their choice will...

A tale of two parties

Tray Smith June 3, 2010

Twenty years from now, when Alabama Democrats look back and ask when, exactly, they became irrelevant in Alabama politics, they will find their answer in Tuesday’s primary results. Given the choice between...

A critiquing university

Marshall Houston June 3, 2010

For the past four years, nearly 50 students have had free reign to question and critique the state’s, and in some cases the world’s, most complicated and difficult issues – those of social justice...

Tim James didn’t make sense to Alabama voters

Austin Gaddis June 3, 2010

The Tim James gubernatorial campaign was an embarrassment to Alabama. I've been interested in local, state and national politics for as long as I can remember and there are few politicians I actually...

The radical Gospel

Michael McDowell June 3, 2010

As an evangelical Christian, I have heard about the Gospel my entire life. However, it was not until my freshman year at the University that I received a firm grasp on the Gospel and its nature. The “Bible...

UA both a rewarding and challenging experience

Steven Oliver April 28, 2010

During my time at The University of Alabama, I have had many enriching experiences that have come from challenging and rewarding situations. Like many out-of-state students, I joined the Alabama family...

That’s common sense

Malcolm Cammeron April 28, 2010

“We speak English, if you want to live here…learn it,” declares Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim James in his new campaign ad, “Language.” The controversial ad has drawn harsh criticism...

Congressman Jo Bonner discusses Afghanistan

Tray Smith April 28, 2010

Around this time in 1982, an unassuming Camden native named Jo Bonner graduated from The University of Alabama with an eye on getting into politics.  The field has suited him well. Bonner now represents...

Isn’t this how we got here?

John Anselmo April 28, 2010

Proponents of the new health care legislation cite low regulation and the nature of the private sector as the reason for high insurance costs. Let’s take a look back to 1965, the first year of Medicare....

Our View: Communication important to football ticket process

Our View April 27, 2010

In short: The new changes to the student football ticket system are a drastic improvement. The new system for purchasing student football tickets, unveiled by the University and the Student Government...

Kronos is a terrible titan

Sam Arnold April 27, 2010

Recently, due to an excess of time and a shortage of money, I embarked on a good, old-fashioned job hunt – only, I discovered very quickly it isn't a good, old-fashioned job hunt anymore. The classic...