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The Crimson White
All content by Amber Boswell
We need more diversity in campus clubs

We need more diversity in campus clubs

Amber Boswell, Staff Columnist • April 11, 2019
Diversity is important because society consists of people of various backgrounds and cultures, all of whom deserve representation and inclusion in everyday life.
Supe Store marks down supplies for Sidewalk Sale

Supe Store marks down supplies for Sidewalk Sale

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2019
The Supe Store will be having a spring sale on in-store items in the Corner and Ferguson Center locations from April 1-7. There are no additional discounts applied to the sale.
Last day to drop with “W” for spring semester approaches

Last day to drop with “W” for spring semester approaches

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • March 26, 2019
The last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” for the spring semester is March 27. Any drop made after this time must be approved and processed by the student’s college.
CW/ Keely Brewer

Crimson Kitchen teaches how to make sushi

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2019
The Fresh Food Company is hosting the Crimson Kitchen Sushi Cooking Class on March 8. In this three hour class, the Bama Dining chefs will teach students how to roll sushi and season the rice.
Q&A with Allison Bailey, vice president of Academic Affairs candidate

Q&A with Allison Bailey, vice president of Academic Affairs candidate

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • March 4, 2019

Q: Year, Major, Hometown: A: I am currently a sophomore from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, enrolled as a student in the Nursing College. Q: How did you originally get involved with SGA, or if you’re not...

Discerning Diverse Voices Symposium teaches representation

Discerning Diverse Voices Symposium teaches representation

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2019
The College of Communication and Information Sciences will be hosting its 10th annual Discerning Diverse Voices Symposium on Feb. 28.
CW/ Keely Brewer

Colloquium seeks social justice in community

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2019
The colloquium in honor of Ethel H. Hall for African-American Heritage Month is sponsored by the UA School of Social Work and will be at the Hotel Capstone Ballroom on Feb. 15.
CW/ Carter Eike

Paul W. Bryant Museum renovates during February

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • February 5, 2019
The Paul W. Bryant Museum opened up to the general public 31 years ago on Oct. 8, 1988. The museum, located on campus, will be closed for the month of February for renovations.
Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Task Force emphasizes historical honesty

Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Task Force emphasizes historical honesty

Amber Boswell, Staff Columnist • January 29, 2019
The Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Task Force is working to highlight historical honesty as it relates to the struggle for Civil Rights in the Tuscaloosa community.
Adults need to take action to stop school bullying and resultant deaths

Adults need to take action to stop school bullying and resultant deaths

Amber Boswell, Staff Columnist • January 29, 2019
There is a childish rebuttal used when people discuss the bullying epidemic: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” In some instances, this rebuttal is deceptive; bullying has become a serious matter over the years.
CW/ Joe Will FIeld

Organizations march to honor MLK Day

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • January 24, 2019
Participants marched alongside other student leaders, community leaders, activist groups, Greek organizations and local government personnel at a commemorative march on Jan. 21 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Get on Board Day supports student involvement on campus

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2019
Get On Board Day (GOBD), a popular UA tradition held each fall and spring, will be held for students on Jan. 17 and give them the opportunity to sign up and learn more about different organizations on campus.
CW/ Emma Junck

University keeps free late-night parking

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2019
The University of Alabama’s Transportation Services suspended the enforcement of an evening parking pass that was set to be implemented this semester while a master plan for parking on campus is concluded.
CW/ Joe Will Field

UA United Way surpasses goal, raises $469K

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2018
Intercollegiate Athletics at The University of Alabama hosted the annual UA United Way Campaign, which raised its largest donation total in campaign history.
The Tuscaloosa community should bring more awareness to sexual assault

The Tuscaloosa community should bring more awareness to sexual assault

Amber Boswell, Staff Columnist • November 30, 2018
Sexual assault is a serious issue in society that often goes unreported. It includes any unwanted sexual activity, from unwanted touching to rape.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week teaches students how to pitch ideas

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2018
In Tuscaloosa, Culverhouse College of Business participated in GEW by hosting several smaller events along with its River Pitch Competition,
CW/ Kallie Chabla

Criminal Justice Department to host alumni panel

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2018
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice will host an Alumni Career Forum that will focus on private industry careers.
CW/ Scarlet VanMeter

Festivities in community celebrate Veterans Week

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2018
Veterans Week will be full of events and festivities for Veterans Day at The University of Alabama starting Nov. 5.

Engineering College educates younger students about STEM

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2018
The University of Alabama’s College of Engineering held E-Day on Friday, an event dedicated to educating high school, middle school and elementary school students about STEM
CW/ Kayleigh Meighan

Q&A with Kayleigh Meighan, homecoming queen candidate

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • October 8, 2018
Homecoming queen candidate, Kayleigh Meighan, discusses her platform and motivations.
Mental health issues need more awareness

Mental health issues need more awareness

Amber Boswell, Staff Columnist • October 3, 2018
Mental health is a serious issue that is not taken seriously enough. Over the years, I have watched many people die because they were suffering from some type of mental disorder.

Mothers speak about sons’ hazing-related deaths, discuss dangers

Amber Boswell, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2018
Two mothers lost their sons in hazing-related incidents and are still coping with their deaths. Rae Ann Gruver and Evelyn Piazza spoke to students and members of various Greek organizations at The University of Alabama about the dangers of hazing on Sept. 24 in Coleman Coliseum.