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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

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A leasing sign was photographed on Feb. 23, 2026.

Affordability concerns hit students

Benjamin Smith, Assistant Copy Editor February 25, 2026

Students at the University are grappling with tough choices as they lay out their budgets for this semester, part of a larger issue across the nation. Widespread debate about affordability has hit home...

Students walk under Denny Chimes.

Alabama Supreme Court holds hearing on campus

Benjamin Smith, Assistant Copy Editor January 28, 2026

The Alabama Supreme Court heard police officer Mac Bailey Marquette’s plea for immunity in Moody Music Building on Wednesday. Marquette is  accused of murder in the killing of Steve Perkins in Decatur,...

A dog sits next to its owner at a soccer game.

Tailgating with pets at UA

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

The University of Alabama faced rival Georgia on Saturday, and the tailgaters weren’t the only ones excited to see the legendary faceoff. The tailgate’s real stars were the game day dogs, brave hounds...

The Holle Center is located inside of the Digital Media Center in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

UA opens Holle Center for Communication Arts

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

The University of Alabama opened the Holle Center for Communication Arts this week. The institution, located within the Digital Media Center in Bryant-Denny Stadium, teaches across all disciplines to create...

Computer camp teaches programming

Benjamin Smith July 18, 2012

Beginning July 9 and continuing through Aug. 3, the University of Alabama is offering a series of camps that serve to introduce computer science concepts to middle and high school students. The middle...

Professor sounds off on Obamacare

Benjamin Smith July 11, 2012

Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which will expand health insurance to millions of currently uninsured Americans. Obamacare,...

State and county unemployment rates rise

Benjamin Smith June 27, 2012

A new report by the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations shows that, for the first time this year, unemployment both on a state level and in Tuscaloosa County has increased. The seasonally adjusted...

Camp Cash teaches financial responsibility

Benjamin Smith June 20, 2012

Camp Cash, a one-week day camp hosted by the College of Human Environmental Sciences, is returning for its fifth summer starting on July 16. The camp serves to teach middle school children financial responsibility...