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Administration, students should learn from events of last week

Andrew Parks September 30, 2014

The Authur Pendragon incident of two Sundays ago, and all of the chaos that followed, certainly bears many lessons for the University’s administration. In an age of social media, in which rumors travel...

Voting is crucial to our US system

Kyle Simpson September 30, 2014

The most important part of being an American is taking part in the system that allows us to help shape our country -- democracy -- and, unfortunately, most young people aren't participating. Voting...

Designers, technicians partner in costume shop

Designers, technicians partner in costume shop

Cokie Thompson September 30, 2014

Underneath the main stage inside Rowand-Johnson Hall, the designers and technicians of The University of Alabama's dance and theatre department's costume shop work through every step of a costume’s...

Assault victims should not be blamed

Leigh Terry September 30, 2014

Women’s issues, particularly those involving personal safety, have been at the forefront of the national discourse for months now. Because of this, I was surprised to open my Crimson White last Thursday...

New sculptures feature nature

New sculptures feature nature

Lindsey Parrish September 30, 2014

Patrons will be able to see University of Alabama graduate Meredith Randall Knight's exhibit "The Marrow of It" along the paths of Kentuck Park in Northport through Oct. 19.Twelve of Knight’s concrete...

Tuscaloosa thespians benefit from community theater

Tuscaloosa thespians benefit from community theater

Margaret Wilbourne September 29, 2014

Close to 20 people are gathered in a semi-circle in a large room, their boldly-marked white and gray faces staring intently as they listen to directions from Joey Lay, artistic director of Tuscaloosa’s...

Tuscaloosa gamedays improved by tailgate food

Tuscaloosa gamedays improved by tailgate food

Katharine Buckley September 29, 2014

Gamedays in Tuscaloosa are an experience unlike any other. Streets close down, people start drinking ridiculously early and once you get past the smell of spilled beer, mouth-watering scents fill the air....

Techies, actors pivotal to success

Techies, actors pivotal to success

Luke Haynes September 29, 2014

If you hang around theater technicians–or “techies” as they’re affectionately referred to– long enough, you’re bound to hear the following quote by Mark Leslie: “An actor without techies...

How to do a fishtail braid

Angela Thomas September 29, 2014

The Grecian braid, commonly known as the fishtail braid, originated back in the 19th century, but is now making a comeback as a major hair trend across the nation. This type of braid is simple to do once...

Rec centers offer group workouts

Rec centers offer group workouts

Drew Pendleton September 29, 2014

Throughout the day, the Student Recreation Center bustles with activity. With a widespread clientele that includes students, professors, instructors and members of the Tuscaloosa community, the center...

Pedicab offer alternate rides

Margaret Wilbourne September 29, 2014

As an independent pedicab driver in Tuscaloosa, Jackson Downing is used to outlandish requests from his patrons. On a particularly memorable Friday, one passenger asked Downing to serve as his getaway...

Students design hybrid for automotive competition

Students design hybrid for automotive competition

Katherine Metcalf September 28, 2014

Students at The University of Alabama are redesigning a Chevrolet Camaro into a hybrid electric vehicle called EcoCar 3. The University is one of 16 schools to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy...