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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

Our View: Kagan qualified for high court

Our View July 1, 2010

During three days of intense questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week, Elena Kagan, President Obama’s nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, has demonstrated...

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...

Our View: Johnson a valid candidate

Our View April 25, 2010

In short: While Bill Johnson may not have the strongest campaign for governor, his presence in the race has contributed to an energetic debate. With six candidates competing to become the Republican nominee...

Our View: Parade cancellation a sign of progress

Our View April 22, 2010

In short: Kappa Alpha’s decision to cancel its annual Old South parade is a sign that the University is making progress with race relations. Heritage and history are very important at the University...

Our View: Open records should have easy access

Our View April 21, 2010

In short: Indefinite deadlines for acquiring public records in Alabama make records effectively no longer public. Alabama’s public records laws are silent on the timeframe allotted to respond to open...

Our View: Green Week about cycling and recycling

Our View April 20, 2010

In short: A week dedicated to environmentalism has plenty to offer those who don’t actively seek out “green” activities. Environmentalism is, to some people, a fringe issue. It is about cap-and-trade...

Our View: Legislature needs to take action

Our View April 18, 2010

In short: With only three days left in this legislative session, the time for political infighting is over. It’s time to do something. The Alabama Legislature has spent its past session passing the...

Our View: Get pumped for A-Day

Our View April 15, 2010

In short: A-Day is football in April. What more can you ask for? Spring Saturdays in Tuscaloosa can be boring. Without football, students are more likely to go home for weekends and set their school spirit...

Our View: Put the cigarettes down

Our View April 14, 2010

In short: The University’s initiative to get students to stop smoking would create an obvious improvement in student health and wellness. It’s been two weeks since the UA Office of Health Promotion...

Our View: GOP shouldn’t play games

Our View April 13, 2010

In short: Americans deserve a fair debate about Justice Stevens’ replacement, not a childish political fight. It’s almost become a cliché, but one of the most important and lasting impacts a president...

Our View: Talk about football tickets

Our View April 11, 2010

In short: Students need to know why it has been taking so long to get information about football tickets. On rolltide.com’s page about 2010 football tickets, there is a link to a page about student...

Our View: Honors Day about praising success

Our View April 8, 2010

In short: More than just a day off from classes, Honors Day is a great way to recognize the successes of Alabama students. To many UA students, today is pretty much Saturday come a day early. A Friday...