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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

Secessionist talk is unpatriotic

Jonathan Reed February 5, 2010

Talking about seceding from the United States from one side of your mouth while touting your patriotism with the other side is like calling for bipartisanship after saying, “Either you are with us, or...

Our View: Gambling raids unnecessary

Andrew Richardson February 4, 2010

In short: Crackdowns on illegal gambling are a waste of money and won’t solve the problem. It’s a well-known cliché to people who call for the legalization of drugs: The easiest way to stop the war...

Behind closed doors

Debra Flax February 4, 2010

After his 2001 release, registered sex offender and child rapist William Barnason, 57, was hired as superintendent and rent collector for three apartment complexes in the Upper West Side of Manhattan....

Ombudsman Column

CW Staff February 4, 2010

On Jan. 21, The Crimson White wrote about the Student Government Association and SGA money that was spent to send five students to Pasadena, Calif., for a community service event planned around the BCS...

01.21.2010

CW Staff January 21, 2010

Foster’s history should be remembered

Letter to the Editor January 21, 2010

In the summer of 1933, Tuscaloosa endured various racially motivated lynchings, making it one of the most dangerous cities in America. The Tuscaloosa News reported that "the eyes of the world" were upon...

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Debra Flax January 21, 2010

On Feb. 7, Super Bowl XLIV will kick off and fans cheering on the team of their choice everywhere will gather around their televisions with friends and family. They’ll purchase their favorite chips and...

Dining Dollars have hidden cost

Letter to the Editor January 21, 2010

Every semester, new people appear on campus. These collegiate newbies go around swiping their magical card that does everything from opening doors to dispensing between-class snacks and allowing you to...

Mass. election warning for Democrats

Our View January 21, 2010

Massachusetts voters spoke for the entire electorate Tuesday when they chose Republican Scott Brown over Democrat Martha Coakley for the vacant U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Edward Kennedy. The message...

Taking attendance time-consuming and wasteful

Letter to the Editor January 20, 2010

I don't usually get annoyed by attendance requirements. I go to class, and only once have I exceeded the allotted number of absences. But every day that I was in one of my classes last week – a large...

America: the world’s FEMA

Tray Smith January 20, 2010

In 2005, politicians, reporters and storm survivors all heaped criticism on the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its slow and ineffective response to the flooding Hurricane Katrina unleashed in...

‘Our View’ on McGwire pointless

Josh Veazey January 20, 2010

Answer true or false for the following statements: I have a right to regulate what an athlete puts in their own body. My values and my understanding of what is good for an athlete are superior to those...