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White people must examine their own racist attitudes

White people must examine their own racist attitudes

Marissa Cornelius June 13, 2017

If you’re white, you’re probably racist. I don’t necessarily mean you say openly bigoted things or that you like spending your weekends defending Confederate monuments (though you might be that...

The right of veterans to bear arms must be protected

The right of veterans to bear arms must be protected

Jalen Drummond June 5, 2017

Somewhere in the state of Alabama, whether it is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains or the boonies of Jackson County, a veteran has been stripped of their constitutional right to bear arms....

Our View: Nothing has changed

Our View: Nothing has changed

CW Editorial Board March 9, 2017

This year’s SGA presidential election was one for the books. From one candidate running for an unprecedented second term to another campaign seemingly mired in unending elections violations, the story...

Stop saying "conscious" rap

Stop saying “conscious” rap

Nathan Campbell October 13, 2016

When I sat down to write this column, my original direction was to express my thoughts on why our era of hip hop is the true “golden age.” I was going to discuss how “socially conscious” rap...

Islam should be taught in schools

Islam should be taught in schools

Nakia Moore October 7, 2016

Recently in the news, controversy ensued in the Tennessee Public School System over a proposal to cut Islam from school curriculums. The thought of students "forced" to learn Islamic culture and history...

The elimination of fall break takes away from out-of-state students going home

The elimination of fall break takes away from out-of-state students going home

Lauren Deutsch October 6, 2016

Now that we have safely made it to October, fall break is on my mind. My family lives in Pennsylvania, and this will be my first trip home to see them since May. Fall break comes at the perfect point in...

UA should collect cans of food for students who need it

UA should collect cans of food for students who need it

Amelia Putnam October 6, 2016

Fall is my favorite season for a lot of different reasons. I love the weather, the season change and all of the holidays. However, what I love most about fall is the Iron Bowl at the end of November, and...

Vote for what matters

Vote for what matters

October 5, 2016

Close your eyes. close them. You’re home.Whoever or whatever you envisioned in those brief seconds is what’s at stake next month in the 2016 General Election. When I think of “home,” I imagine...

Police should focus on more important issues

Police should focus on more important issues

Anna Wood October 4, 2016

A few days ago, I came back to my car where a parking citation from the City of Tuscaloosa was awaiting me. I was parked partially on a yellow curb on campus, so I deserved it I suppose.I understand laws...

Clear is the new black

Clear is the new black

Morgan Nicodemus September 30, 2016

Attention Students: The biggest trend for fall is officially campus safety, and it’s coming in hotter than fresh Krispy Kreme. This August, The University of Alabama sent a shock to students when the...

Without basic respect, opinions are not valid

Without basic respect, opinions are not valid

Kyle Simpson September 30, 2016

The current state of public discourse in this country is fractured at best, and if you judge things based on The Crimson White’s comment section, you may just think that things are at an all time low....

The U.S. should make voting compulsory

The U.S. should make voting compulsory

Daniel Pelavin September 1, 2016

Of the many problems that plague government, one of the toughest to grasp is the abysmal percentage of eligible citizens who choose to fulfill their civic duty and vote. People forego voting for a myriad...