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Lamar's new album calls society to reflect on race

Chisolm Allenlundy March 23, 2015

Last week, Kendrick Lamar’s third studio album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” surprised listeners across the world by becoming available on iTunes and Spotify a week before its scheduled release. The album...

Nuclear should replace coal as the United States main energy source

TJ Parks March 23, 2015

Coal produced 39 percent of electricity in the United States in 2013, producing more than any other source, the Energy Information Administration reports. However, nuclear power, currently generating 19...

US must work to remedy wage gap for women

Last week was Pay Equity Week on the University campus, the week when people around the country recognize the wage gap between working women and men, and offer remedies to address pay inequity. March is...

External motivators cause undue emotional stress

TJ Parks March 11, 2015

America seems more driven to succeed than ever before. Although many Americans pride themselves in their work ethic, many push their desire to succeed to the point that it becomes unhealthy, stressful...

In wake of Selma, embrace equality

Leigh Terry March 10, 2015

The 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday was commemorated with much fanfare in Selma, Alabama, this past weekend. The coverage of this event focused on unity, bravery and understanding rather than on the...

On 50th anniversary, Selma merits conversation

Mary Catherine Connors March 10, 2015

I did not have the opportunity to see President Obama speak last Saturday in Selma on the anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Yet the glorious power of YouTube and a filmy Mac screen allowed me to watch...

Our View: Stephen Keller for Student Government Association president

Editorial Board March 9, 2015

The Crimson White Editorial Board endorses Stephen Keller for Student Government Association president. Stephen Keller’s platform is grounded in concrete details about how he will address campus problems...

Our View: Most unopposed SGA candidates prepared for leadership, but not all

Editorial Board March 9, 2015

In this year’s SGA elections, five candidates are running unopposed for executive office: Polly Ricketts for executive vice president, Jonathan Hess for vice president of external affairs, Katrina Swarthout...

Our View: Tate Thomas for student affairs

Editorial Board March 9, 2015

The Crimson White Editorial Board endorses Tate Thomas for the position of vice president of student affairs.The vice president of student affairs should be held by a person who cares about the multitude...

Student leaders need concrete plans, not vague ideas

Editorial Board March 9, 2015

In previous years, The Crimson White’s Editorial Board has endorsed candidates for SGA elections. This year will be no different. As a source for news, opinions and information about The University of...

SGA will involve every single student

Polly Ricketts March 8, 2015

Hello, my name is Polly Ricketts, and I am very honored to have the opportunity to run for Executive Vice President. As Executive Vice President, I will work diligently to make continual improvements to...

A question for the sororities: Why do you vote for the Machine?

Caroline Bechtel, Andrew Parks March 8, 2015

SGA elections are a pivotal time for our campus each year. They determine which students among us will serve as the collective face of our student body for the 
ensuing term.It goes without saying that...