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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

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Stigma: just one of many obstacles to achieving mental health

Will Sorrell November 3, 2015

"I am proud to attend The University of Alabama." This is a statement naturally proclaimed by much of campus, but unspoken or even opposed by many students as well. Personally, I am proud to attend our...

Physician assisted suicide preys upon the weak and vulnerable

Will Leathers October 14, 2015

Last Monday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the End of Life Option Act, which allows physicians to prescribe lethal prescriptions to terminally ill patients, to be taken at a time and...

UA needs suicide prevention hotline for students

Carolyn Duke January 19, 2015

While speaking with a good friend about her contribution on campus during her college years, she spoke of one of her most rewarding and challenging volunteer involvements while at Texas A&M University....

Suicide needs open discussion

Elise Goubet October 14, 2014

In one survey, 31 percent of adults said they would not seek treatment for mental health problems because they fear what others think. We do not hesitate to tell people about our trip to the dentist or...

Self-care is vital for every aspect of our mental well-being

Samaria Johnson October 12, 2014

There’s a popular diagram that features a triangle that says, “Pick two out of three,” and the options are sleep, social life and school/work. There’s also a mug for sale on Etsy with the inspirational...

Suicide rumors prove untrue

Jared Downing December 8, 2011

Exams are coming up, and the Internet is down all over campus. You’re panicking. The sparkle has worn off of this semester, and you just can’t focus on school anymore. If you don’t pick up your grades,...

Are we forgetting decency?

Debra Flax October 6, 2010

College is an integral part of growing up. Not only is it the place where we all further our studies and knowledge, getting ready for the real world, but it's also the start of a new, more independent...

Gays should stress similarities

Michael Patrick October 6, 2010

Note: Thoughts expressed in the columns and letters of the opinions section are solely those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of the CW editorial staff. Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers...

Sticks and Stones

Debra Flax April 7, 2010

In the opening scenes of Kevin Emerson's novel “Carlos Is Gonna Get It,” he details the surrounding students of "weird" Carlos and the hatred that is felt towards his strange qualities. Carlos' classmates...