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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

This year, resolve to take part in progress while recognizing diversity

Mark Hammontree January 7, 2015

About this time every year, gym owners seem unable to stop smiling as they drink their morning coffee. Pizza places probably see a slight drop in delivery orders. This is the time for resolutions, after...

Why race still matters

Anthony Berry September 3, 2014

One of my favorite books during my time in high school was, and still to this day is, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Alabama’s very own Harper Lee. In it, a white attorney named Atticus Finch defends...

Historic, socioeconomic inequality causes racial inequity in America

Nathan James September 3, 2014

Last week, Samaria Johnson wrote an excellent piece titled “The University must provide support for black students, not just words.” As is the norm for controversial columns, Johnson’s piece received...

Administration has a role in uniting campus

Nathan James August 27, 2014

Three sorority sisters in full selfie mode, smiling broadly and pressed close to fit in the frame. Beneath their faces, the caption “Chi O got NO n-----!” By now, many of you have seen the image....

The University must provide support for black students, not just words

Samaria Johnson August 27, 2014

The University of Alabama generally has its students’ best interests at heart. However, while the University generally invests much in order to ensure the social, academic and personal well-being of...

Everyone has roots, and it’s about time we started talking about them

Tarif Haque June 13, 2012

I’m not sure when I realized I was neither white nor black, but it may have been in kindergarten when my friend Max asked me, “What are you?” Six years old, I told him I was “kind of Indian,”...

Disappointing concerns about Romney’s religion

Henry Downes June 13, 2012

If I were to tell you a recent poll had pinpointed one issue involving Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney that would cause almost 30 percent of the electorate “concern,” what might you guess...

In response to: ‘State of the Black Union addresses racial dynamics’

Letter to the Editor February 8, 2012

Time for me to get on a soap box: in Tuesday’s issue of The Crimson White, there was an article about the State of the Black Union sponsored by the Black Student Union, and the discussion of racial tension...

Not Isolated seeks improved greek, race relations

Melissa Brown November 17, 2011

The organizers of October’s Not Isolated March engaged in heated debate with students over campus race and greek relations Wednesday at “Operation Not Isolated: The Conversation.” The event, held...

Communication is key

John Brinkerhoff September 27, 2011

Last week, in a strange homage to the Reformation, Wesley Vaughn nailed his “22 Theses” to the already cluttered walls of the opinions page. In it, he essentially criticized the UA administration by...

Our View: Witt, UA cannot defend systemic segregation

Our View September 19, 2011

As students of The University of Alabama, we were both saddened and embarrassed last week when President Witt defended segregation in the greek community. “It is appropriate that all our sororities...

Cold Stone race attracts prominent locals

Brittney Knox March 29, 2011

Those who hear Cold Stone Creamery and 5K in the same sentence may find it kind of ironic, but Cold Stone and the senior public relations team held the "Eat and Run 5K" to promote Cold Stone's healthy...