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The Crimson White

Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

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Queer Student Association protests ‘No One Is Born Gay’ tabling event

Queer Student Association protests ‘No One Is Born Gay’ tabling event

The Queer Student Association held a pride event at the Student Center Plaza on April 22 in response to an event that sparked protest earlier in the week.  On Monday, Jaden Heard, a student at...

Stacy Jones named UA dean of students

Stacy Jones named UA dean of students

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer April 21, 2022

Stacy L. Jones is the new dean of students at The University of Alabama.  Jones was appointed interim dean of students in August 2020, one year after Jamie Riley’s resignation. She has served as...

‘No One Is Born Gay’ tabling event sparks protest

‘No One Is Born Gay’ tabling event sparks protest

An Auburn student tabled at the Student Center Plaza on Monday, displaying a sign that read “Hot Take: No One Is Born Gay” and encouraging students to vote “yes” or “no” on a dry erase...

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C&IS dean finalists to visit campus beginning April 20

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer April 17, 2022
The University of Alabama plans to appoint the new dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences by early May 2022, and four finalists will visit campus beginning April 20. 
Elections Board announces SGA president is not disqualified the day after inauguration

Elections Board announces SGA president is not disqualified the day after inauguration

The board met the deadline, but did not publish their ruling until after the inauguration.
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UA wins free speech lawsuit against traveling preacher

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer March 27, 2022
Traveling evangelist preacher Rodney Keister lost his appeal in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, requiring him to obtain a Grounds Use Permit from the University to preach on campus. 
‘More than just 1956’: UA honors Autherine Lucy Foster in memorial service

‘More than just 1956’: UA honors Autherine Lucy Foster in memorial service

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer March 24, 2022

    The University of Alabama memorialized Autherine Lucy Foster, the first Black student to attend the University, in a service at Foster Auditorium on Thursday. Lucy died on March...

UA student Jackson Hannan protests the invasion of Ukraine on the steps of Gorgas Library.

UA student protests invasion of Ukraine 

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer March 23, 2022

One UA student has been protesting the war in Ukraine since early March, sitting on the steps of Gorgas Library and other campus buildings with homemade signs urging students to support Ukrainians.  The...

Students protest Crimson Apparel labor practices

Students protest Crimson Apparel labor practices

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer March 9, 2022
The UA chapter of Students for Fair Labor, an affiliate of the national United Students Against Sweatshops union protested labor conditions at Hong Seng Knitting factory where Crimson Apparel products are manufactured.
Meet SGA VP for external affairs candidate Collier Dobbs

Meet SGA VP for external affairs candidate Collier Dobbs

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer March 4, 2022

Q. How did you get Involved with the SGA? A: So freshman year, one of my good friends, Price Dukes — he was someone that I looked up to in my fraternity and in my house, and he was the VP of SGA two...

Why UA system removed vaccination data

Why UA system removed vaccination data

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer March 2, 2022
The percentage of students, faculty and staff who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations was removed from the University of Alabama System COVID-19 dashboard on Jan. 18.
The Capstone College of Nursing will be the site of the Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions.

Board of trustees approves center for substance use research

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer February 14, 2022

The University of Alabama System board of trustees approved the Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions on Friday, Feb. 4.  Funding for the center, which is set to open in April, was...

Construction for fashion and design building set for fall 2022

Construction for fashion and design building set for fall 2022

Cat Clinton, Contributing Writer February 9, 2022
Construction of Drummond Lyon Hall, a 25,000-square-foot facility to house the UA Department of Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design, is scheduled to begin in the fall.
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