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Undocumented Alabamians remain locked out of public universities

Undocumented Alabamians remain locked out of public universities

Ethan Henry, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

Immigration is one of the few topics that constantly dominate headlines, including recent news stories of Biden’s plan to expand Title 42 expulsions to Mexico of immigrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti...

Searching for truth in the age of misinformation

Searching for truth in the age of misinformation

Tristan Waldrop, Contributing Writer February 1, 2023

During the height of the pandemic, the American media landscape saw a flurry of conspiracy theories spring up, categorizing COVID-19 as either a hoax or a bioweapon that governments deliberately conspired...

"Murder Ballad” stirs thoughts on the complexities of love

“Murder Ballad” stirs thoughts on the complexities of love

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer February 1, 2023

Passionate. Sensational. Tenacious. Sexy. These were all words used to describe the show by the cast and crew of “Murder Ballad.” It is being put on by The University of Alabama’s Theatre and Dance...

Five Card Draw: The University’s constant but ever-changing cover band

Five Card Draw: The University’s constant but ever-changing cover band

Piper Jourdan, Contributing Writer January 29, 2023

The University of Alabama has spawned numerous student-led bands, one of which is Five Card Draw. This alternative rock band, has been student-led since its formation in 2015, changing from The Cards to...

Culture Pick: M3GAN is bonkers, but that might not be a good thing 

Culture Pick: M3GAN is bonkers, but that might not be a good thing 

Luke McClinton, Contributing Writer January 29, 2023

In terms of pure critical reception, “M3GAN” is an anomaly among January horror releases, which some believe are not the best movies on the market. Sitting with a surprising 94% on the Rotten Tomatoes...

Opinion | The elusive single genre

Opinion | The elusive single genre

Brynna Mitchner, Guest Columnist January 25, 2023

It’s been a while since I’ve felt so compelled to sit down and write about an album, but something about HARDY’s new album “the mockingbird & THE CROW” stuck with me. The album begins...

Firsts | Episode 1

Firsts | Episode 1

McKenzie Knight and Zara Morgan January 25, 2023

Are you ready to hear some real talk about the college experience? The Crimson White’s culture desk would like to introduce you to the very first episode of “Firsts,” presented by culture desk contributors...

Culture Pick: Must watch sequels from fall 2022 

Culture Pick: Must watch sequels from fall 2022 

Zara Morgan, Contributing Writer  January 22, 2023

In the throes of winter, the time has arrived to reflect on aspects of the fall season. From “Halloween” to “Enchanted,” several sequels came out last year. The culture desk has compiled their...

UA’s South Asian Culture Club hosts first mock South Asian wedding

UA’s South Asian Culture Club hosts first mock South Asian wedding

Makayla Maxwell, Contributing Writer January 22, 2023

The South Asian Culture Club hosted their first mock shaadi, or wedding, in the UA Student Center Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 20. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of South Asian culture for...

Q&A with Kendall Street Company ahead of their Druid City Music Hall show

Q&A with Kendall Street Company ahead of their Druid City Music Hall show

Augustus Barnette, Staff Reporter January 22, 2023

“Genre-fluid, eclectic rock” is coming to Tuscaloosa when Kendall Street Company performs at Druid City Music Hall on Thursday, Jan. 26.   Kendall Street Company formed when members Louis Smith,...

Culture Pick: Meghan Markle and her treatment by the tabloids

Culture Pick: Meghan Markle and her treatment by the tabloids

Zara Morgan, Contributing Writer January 18, 2023

From the placement of her hands to where she decides to spend the holidays, Meghan Markle has had a hard time finding favor with the tabloids and social media since the day she decided to marry Prince...

Culture Pick: “The Kings of the World” and the brutal reality of poverty 

Culture Pick: “The Kings of the World” and the brutal reality of poverty 

Luke McClinton, Contributing Writer January 18, 2023

Half a decade after the release of her 2017 drama “Killing Jesus,” Colombian director Laura Mora Ortega has graced the independent film scene once more, this time with “Los Reyes del Mundo,” or...