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The Crimson White

Letter from the editor: An apology

Sean Landry February 29, 2016

The Crimson White recently published a feature about Lillian Roth, a candidate for SGA president, both in print and online, as part of our traditional coverage of the SGA executive races. This depiction...

Rhythm without the blues

Amanda Bennett February 29, 2016

On Saturday, SGA presidential candidate Caroline Morrison shared a video of a group of RipTide dancers performing the choreography to Beyoncé’s “Formation” video as each dancer held a “#VoteForMorr”...

SGA hosts forum for senate and executive candidates

Caroline Vincent February 29, 2016

On Sunday, Feb. 28, the SGA held a forum in Russell Hall in Room 159. The Senate forum began at 3 p.m. and the Executive portion followed shortly after at 5 p.m.Most of the event’s attendees were candidates...

SGA Q&A: Alli Selman highlights homelessness, sexual assault as key issues

Will Jones February 29, 2016

Alli Selman is running for vice president of external affairs. SGA elections will be March 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on MyBama.CW: To begin with, can you give me a quick rundown of your life story?AS: My...

Letter from the Editor: Why we endorse

Sean Landry February 29, 2016

A responsible and free press is instrumental in the preservation of a democracy. The freedom of the press is enshrined in the first amendment because the framers knew without a watchdog press, a ‘Fourth...

Our View: Ratify the Constitutional amendments

CW Editorial Board February 29, 2016

Tuesday, in addition to the senatorial and executive races, the student body will be asked to ratify two amendments to the SGA Constitution that will have lasting effects 
on campus.The first, an amendment...

Our View: Miranda Cobb for Executive Vice President

Our View: Miranda Cobb for Executive Vice President

CW Editorial Board February 28, 2016

By The CW Editorial BoardThe SGA Constitution requires the executive vice president to be a graduating senior for good reason, and it shows in this year’s outstanding candidates for this office. Both...

UPDATED: SGA executive financial disclosure forms show multiple discrepancies

Elizabeth Elkin, Arielle Lipan February 28, 2016

UPDATED (3:40 p.m., 2/28/16):Morrison said she sent the Elections Board two copies of her financial disclosure forms. One was correct and one wasn't, she said, and the board published the wrong form....

Our View: Kara Whelply for Vice President of Academic Affairs

Our View: Kara Whelply for Vice President of Academic Affairs

CW Editorial Board February 28, 2016

By The CW Editorial BoardAfter looking at all three candidates, the CW Editorial Board believes Kara Whelply is best suited for the role of vice president of 
Academic Affairs.Kara gets it. She has struggled...

Our View: Shelby Norman for Vice President of Student Affairs

Our View: Shelby Norman for Vice President of Student Affairs

CW Editorial Board February 28, 2016

By The CW Editorial BoardThe office of vice president of Student Affairs is the most wide-ranging and all-encompassing office in the SGA barring only the presidency. Its dominion covers every issue that...

Our View: Hunter Richey for Vice President of Financial Affairs

Our View: Hunter Richey for Vice President of Financial Affairs

CW Editorial Board February 28, 2016

By CW Editorial BoardThe race for vice president of Financial Affairs features two of the most qualified and impressive candidates for any office. That being said, the CW Editorial Board believes Hunter...

Our View: Kelsi Long for Executive Secretary

Our View: Kelsi Long for Executive Secretary

CW Editorial Board February 28, 2016

The role of the executive secretary requires a person who is above all honest, transparent, detail-oriented and accountable to students. While past executive secretaries have taken it upon themselves to...