Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White


Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

All content by Caroline Builta
SENIOR COLUMN: When you cant hold on, hold on

SENIOR COLUMN: When you can’t hold on, hold on

Caroline Builta May 2, 2018

For pretty much the entire time that I have been at UA, reading senior columns was my favorite part of the end of the year. I loved to see the people who I admired reminiscing on the best parts of their...

We must educate our friends about intolerance and bigotry

We must educate our friends about intolerance and bigotry

Caroline Builta January 26, 2018

In a time when America seems to become more divided every day, many argue that friendships and marriages and relationships between members of different political parties are possible. They’re absolutely...

The sexualization of child actors must stop

The sexualization of child actors must stop

Caroline Builta November 9, 2017

I binge-watched the entirety of the first season of "Stranger Things" in one night. Like many other viewers, a huge part of the show’s appeal was the chemistry amongst all the actors. I waited with bated...

Alabama arts students deserve same respect as football team

Alabama arts students deserve same respect as football team

Caroline Builta October 19, 2017

A few weeks ago, The University of Alabama’s Department of Theatre & Dance put on a production in the Allen Bales Theatre entitled “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia,...

Modern conservatism is incompatible with Christianity

Modern conservatism is incompatible with Christianity

Caroline Builta October 5, 2017

The people who knew me in high school are consistently shocked by how outspoken I have become about my liberal views, because this hasn’t always been the case. I have very clear memories of arguing against...

Antidepressants need to be accepted

Antidepressants need to be accepted

Caroline Builta September 13, 2017

The first thing that I do every day when I wake up is roll over and take an antidepressant. The last thing that I do every night before I go to sleep is take another. Yes, it’s tedious, but it’s necessary....

College students should get hobbies

College students should get hobbies

Caroline Builta August 29, 2017

“I’m in college, Mom. Give me a break.”  This was probably the sentence I uttered the most this past summer. My mother was—rightfully—unamused by the amount of time (and money) I spent on bar...

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