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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

University plagued by racial intolerance

Our View February 9, 2011

Last Saturday, President Witt emailed the entire student body to condemn a student for using a racial slur towards another UA student. President Witt’s email brought the incident to light and made it...

OUR VIEW: Constitution should be approved

Our View January 30, 2011

Tomorrow, students will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed SGA constitution. We understand many students may not feel the need to vote on this document. It is simply hard to get people excited...

Bentley starts on wrong foot

CW Staff January 21, 2011

After being inaugurated Monday afternoon, newly sworn-in Gov. Robert Bentley told a congregation at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church that, “If you have been adopted in God's family like I have, and...

SGA financial changes a leap forward

CW Staff December 2, 2010

The SGA has begun posting its monthly financial expenditures online so all students can view how SGA dollars are being spent. This represents a tremendous improvement over years past and is a great stride...

Enrollment growth must be tamed

CW Staff November 12, 2010

Students are understandably concerned about President Witt’s plan to increase enrollment by 5,000 students by 2020. The last time President Witt set an enrollment goal — 28,000 students by 2013 —...

Gubernatorial candidates are hugely disappointing

Our View October 27, 2010

For an election year that has generated enormous excitement and energy nationwide, the state of our own gubernatorial race is disappointing. Neither Republican candidate Robert Bentley nor Democratic candidate...

Annual concerts united campus

CW Staff October 14, 2010

Over the years, the University has brought several excellent musical talents to perform for the student body on Homecoming week. Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson, Blues Traveler, Chris Daughtry,...

Our View: Opinions page must act as a facilitator

Victor Luckerson September 19, 2010

Last week, many different parts of campus were criticized on the Crimson White opinions page – including the opinions page itself. The one column that generated the most controversy, though, was published...

Our View: UA must put students ahead of reputation

CW Staff September 15, 2010

As Kappa Sigma attempts to appeal its national leaders’ decision to revoke its charter, the circumstances surrounding the fraternity’s trouble remain shrouded in mystery. Rumors abound in classroom...

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...

Our View: Dining Dollars in need of reform

Our View August 26, 2010

In short: “Even though the Dining Dollars lawsuit may be frivolous, it is time for the University to seriously consider new options for campus food services.” Three class action lawsuits filed against...

Bradley Byrne worthy of GOP nod

Our View July 7, 2010

Bradley Byrne’s ambitious vision for the state of Alabama makes him the best choice for Republican voters selecting their nominee for governor in the runoff election next Tuesday. For too long, politics...