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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

Practice safe news watching

Wesley Vaughn November 3, 2010

If you can find me a normal person on a reality television show, I’ll find you some beachfront property in Kansas. Contestants or participants on these shows were selected because they fill their particular...

A campus dialogue: #UAchat

Wesley Vaughn October 27, 2010

In 2006, Jack Dorsey, along with Biz Stone and Evan Williams, founded the social media networking and microblogging website Twitter. Originally centered on the question of “what are you doing,” Twitter...

HCA idea: honorable, but proceed with caution

Wesley Vaughn October 12, 2010

An estimated 4,000-plus students comprise the University of Alabama Honors College, which is made up of the University Honors Program, International Honors Program, Computer Based Honors Program and the...

Don’t wait to regulate elections

Wesley Vaughn October 5, 2010

Structure determines properties. Two years of high school chemistry will drill that scientific fact into you, along with the formula PV=nRT. It is as true in science as it is in government. Electing...

Four square for unity

Wesley Vaughn September 28, 2010

Capstonians, over the past few years and decades, this university and its students have painstakingly searched for ways to unite the student body. Some have worked, while others have not. But by George,...

Bentley, Sparks: I’ll take neither

Wesley Vaughn September 21, 2010

Henry Ford once said, “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” The 2010 Gubernatorial Debate held here at the University...

The Opinions Page, in my opinion

Wesley Vaughn September 14, 2010

During the dead week of last semester, this very newspaper transformed as a slew of new editors took over, eager to erase the memory of last year’s lackluster product. The changes so far have been impressive:...

Grand theft government: Vice president

Wesley Vaughn September 8, 2010

Former vice president Dick Cheney infamously categorized the office of vice president as its own branch of government, claiming so since it holds power in both the legislative and executive branches. During...

High-dy Tide-y dumb almighty

High-dy Tide-y dumb almighty

Wesley Vaughn August 31, 2010

Capstonians, not all seats in Bryant-Denny Stadium were created equal. If that were true, block seating – I’m sorry, I mean “student organization seating” – would not be located in prime south...

Campus, you drive me crazy

Wesley Vaughn August 24, 2010

“I couldn’t find a parking spot in the lot behind ten Hoor today.” "Well, that should change once people stop going to class. Don’t you think?” “Yeah, I can’t wait for that to happen.”...

Coal mine would strip University of its reputation

Wesley Vaughn August 17, 2010

On its website, in large, bold typeface, the University of Alabama asserts itself as “an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.” If that is...

Let history judge us

Wesley Vaughn July 29, 2010

In "Inception," Christopher Nolan directs a mind-rattling blockbuster built around the concept of dreams and ideas. One of the movie's signature lines is delivered by the main character, played by Leonardo...