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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Just to clarify: feminism is for everybody

UA Feminist Caucus November 16, 2014

TJ Parks made several misguided statements about feminists in his recent article “Feminists must make their positions clear to attract more supporters.” He seemed to essentially argue that because...

Welfare cannot end cycle of poverty in US

Cruise Hall November 12, 2014

For decades, America has been content to manage the effects of poverty-driven destruction. Year after year, the government puts food in hungry mouths and builds roofs over shivering bodies. But no amount...

Elections lacking level discussions

Elliot Bell November 12, 2014

Our political system is toxic. Like an armadillo baking on the hot asphalt in the summer sun, the system has been hit and run over, and its heart is decaying in front of our eyes. And much like 
the...

Athletic scholarships should include financial aid in certain situations

Jackson Poe November 12, 2014

The NCAA paying athletes debate is growing stronger than ever. There are currently two lawsuits being worked out in courts on the matter, and every year there are numerous allegations and investigations...

Legal suicide no different from legal homicide

Laura McCarty November 10, 2014

In his article "Death with dignity sensitive yet relevant decision," John Thompson made a few assertions about the recent controversial topic. His two main points were physician-assisted suicide should...

Feminists must make their positions clear to attract more supporters

TJ Parks November 10, 2014

The concept of feminism is misunderstood. Several weeks ago, a series of articles debated the topic of feminism, but the authors did not know that both viewpoints could be considered feminist. According...

New Congress should reform U.S. prisons

Rich Robinson November 10, 2014

The old maxim that politics is the art of the possible is on full display a week removed from the 2014 midterm election. Both parties are feeling out the political landscape to see what they can advance...

Don't be like Auburn, don't boo football players when they are injured

Mark Hammontree November 9, 2014

As an Alabama fan and a University of Alabama student, it’s not hard for me to hate pretty much everything about Auburn football. I never have to look very far to find something that the Tigers’ players,...

Death with dignity must have consent

Michael Kelly November 9, 2014

Carolyn Duke’s recent column in The Crimson White on the Death with Dignity Act presents a frivolous argument against progress on a grave issue. She suggests terminally ill people should not be allowed...

Be brave and critique what you love

Samaria Johnson November 9, 2014

Over the weekend, Nicki Minaj, in conjunction with Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Drake, released a lyric video full of Nazi imagery. The parallels aren’t even a stretch; in fact, they are quite blatant....

No such thing as 'death with dignity'

Carolyn Duke November 5, 2014

The death of Brittany Maynard has brought to light the issue of physician-assisted suicide and the moral issues associated with the Death with Dignity Act. What Brittany Maynard chose to do is legal in...

American football needs to have more inclusive female representation

Vel Lewis November 5, 2014

I grew up intensely watching college football. Saturdays consisted of my father ordering hot wings and pizza, then we would all gather around the television, cheering on the Tide and analyzing all aspects...