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After Sharpe’s departure, three finalists vie for the Honors College dean position

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Staff Reporter November 1, 2019

The University of Alabama has narrowed its current search for the next dean of the Honors College to three candidates: Claudia Lampman, Keith Gaddie and Tara Williams.  ABOUT THE HONORS COLLEGE Formed...

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Alabama’s worst nightmare of all: What if Nick Saban never came?

James Ogletree, Sports Editor October 31, 2019
Celebrate Halloween by reading about the domino effect if Alabama fans' worst nightmare - Nick Saban never coming to Tuscaloosa - had come true.
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Alabama’s UFO Capital still has a story to tell

Over 30 years ago, Fred Works saw something he couldn’t quite explain. What’s easier to explain is the way that Works’s sighting changed the DNA of his town forever.
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Arts and Sciences students pursue supernatural studies

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Contributing Writer October 28, 2019
On Oct. 31, kids and adults alike will dress as devils, ghosts and witches to celebrate a night of fun and frights. But Halloween is more than just a holiday in the College of Arts and Sciences, where students are dedicating their studies to the history and anthropology of myth and magic. 
Miss Unique UA crowns inaugural queen

Miss Unique UA crowns inaugural queen

Meghan Mitchell | @pomegranate_27, Culture Editor October 21, 2019
Miss Unique UA crowned its inaugural queen, Melissa Walker, who will appear in the upcoming Homecoming parade and work closely with SGA.  The pageant’s proceeds benefited the Walt Gary Scholarship in Special Education.
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For grounds workers, Quad cleanup is no easy feat

Ceara Burden | @cearaburden, Contributing Writer October 21, 2019
For many students, the Sunday after game day calls for a hefty detox. But while students might spend a day recharging before Monday classes begin, groundskeepers are working to make sure the Quad recovers, too. 
Today’s singers can learn from hair metal

Today’s singers can learn from hair metal

Nathan Polk, Staff Columnist October 21, 2019
A CW columnist gives a tip to the singers who dominate the charts today.

VIDEO: Questions on the Quad: Episode 2

Addison Cossey, Jared Krivo, and Alex Miller October 17, 2019
The CW video team hits the quad again to ask students some questions about living in Tuscaloosa.
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Poll watchers allege Machine influence in special election

Although Lee Busby was victorious in last Tuesday’s District 4 City Council special election. Overwhelming support for the young Frank Fleming, despite his loss, did not go unnoticed.
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UPDATE: Document shows Riley resigned same day as Breitbart article published

A document obtained by The Crimson White through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request shows details regarding former dean of students Jamie Riley’s resignation. [READ MORE: A month after Riley’s...

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Lee Busby wins District 4 special election

After 325 votes were cast tonight at the Calvary Baptist Church, Lee Busby has been elected to fill District 4’s Tuscaloosa City Council vacancy. Busby, who won with 60% of the vote, is a retired...

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Druid City Pride hosts annual festival, fosters family fun

Meghan Mitchell | @pomegranate_27, Culture Editor October 7, 2019
Druid City Pride Week kicked off LGBT history month with a packed schedule, including a festival, a film screening and more.  All ages were encouraged to connect and celebrate with pride.