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Incoming freshmen required to buy unlimited meal plan

The Crimson White RSS feed August 22, 2012

By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker Contributing Writer For the first time, the University is requiring all incoming freshmen to purchase a $1,525 unlimited “All Access” meal plan. Kristina Hopton-Jones,...

SGA moving toward mathematical grading of block seating apps

Rich Robinson August 22, 2012

SGA President Matt Calderone outlined a sweeping shift in how the applications for student block seating will be graded for the upcoming football season in a presentation to student groups Wednesday night....

Homegrown Alabama allows students to purchase local produce with Bama Cash

Homegrown Alabama allows students to purchase local produce with Bama Cash

Ashley Chaffin August 22, 2012

The usually vacant grass lot at Canterbury Episcopal Chapel comes alive from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays as Homegrown Alabama takes over the shaded plot of land. Visitors can smell the freshly cut grass,...

Week of Welcome

Katie Thurber August 22, 2012

The University’s annual Week of Welcome was extended to two weeks this year, giving students more time to explore different organizations on campus. Latasha Lewis, programming assistant for the Ferguson...

Group marches for immigrant rights on campus

Group marches for immigrant rights on campus

Rich Robinson August 22, 2012

A group of undocumented immigrants, students, immigration reform supporters and clergy marched down University Boulevard on Monday. The crowd was part of the “Undocubus Riding for Dignity,” a bus tour...

Hot and Ready

Hot and Ready

Allie Hulcher August 22, 2012

Before 10 a.m., 800 Tuscaloosa residents had enjoyed a ‘hot and ready’ Krispy Kreme doughnut, a breakfast that hadn’t been available since April 27, 2011. “I think this turnout is stronger than...

Million Dollar Band preps before classes

Million Dollar Band preps before classes

Mazie Bryant August 22, 2012

Freshman Brandon Suttles applied to the University of Alabama in March with every intention of joining the ranks of the famed Million Dollar Band. “I knew I wanted to be in the Million Dollar Band ever...

Students move into East Edge despite delays

Students move into East Edge despite delays

Katherine Owen August 21, 2012

Students expecting to move into a new apartment complex, East Edge, were turned away last week due to construction delays, but students leasing an apartment through the University were not affected, the...

Mal Moore hospitalized for irregular heartbeat

Mal Moore hospitalized for irregular heartbeat

Marc Torrence August 21, 2012

University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was hospitalized Tuesday night at DCH for an irregular heartbeat, UA said in a news release. "Coach Moore was admitted as a precautionary measure...

On campus housing for freshman debated

Adam Greene August 21, 2012

While it’s not always the most popular aspect of Alabama college life, living on campus is both required and beneficial according to one housing official. Alicia Browne, the Director of Housing Administration,...

FocusFirst screens dozens of students

Adam Greene August 21, 2012

Children up to five years old in low-income daycares were screened and treated for vision problems this summer by dozens of UA students who volunteered with FocusFirst, an initiative of Impact Alabama....

Alabama guard Ben Eblen to forgo senior season

CW Staff August 21, 2012

University of Alabama guard Ben Eblen will forgo his senior season with the men’s basketball team, he and head coach Anthony Grant announced Wednesday. “I want to thank the basketball program, The...