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Alabama drops to No. 12 in Coaches Poll

CW Staff September 20, 2015

After falling to Ole Miss in a 43-37 loss as Saturday night turned into Sunday morning, Alabama dropped to No. 12 in this weeks Amway Coaches Poll released on Sunday. Ole Miss moves from No. 11 to No....

Reminders for gameday

CW Staff September 18, 2015

The game Alabama fans have been waiting for is almost here, but before Alabama fans can watch the Crimson Tide try to avenge last season's loss they have to get there on time for the kickoff which is slated...

Alabama names seven players of the week

CW Staff September 14, 2015

Alabama recognized seven players of the week after its 37-10 victory over Middle Tennessee in the Crimson Tide's home opener. Running backs Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake represented the offense this week....

Alabama holds onto poll position

CW Staff September 13, 2015

Alabama retained its No. 2 ranking in the latest AP Top 25 Poll, but the rest of the SEC was not so fortunate.Less than a week after the SEC placed a record 10 teams in the AP Top 25 Poll, the conference...

Things to remember for Gameday

CW Staff September 11, 2015

Alabama football is back in Tuscaloosa to open the season against Middle Tennessee on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. CT. Fans attending the game might want to leave earlier than planned to avoid getting stuck...

CONTEST: Campus wide Pick 'Em - Week 2

CONTEST: Campus wide Pick 'Em – Week 2

CW Staff September 11, 2015

Compete against our staff experts for a chance to win movie tickets every week of the season! The student with the most wins will win movie tickets each week, and the overall winner will win a gift card...

What to do if you receive a suspicious email

CW Staff September 8, 2015

Multiple users have reported receiving a wave of suspicious emails on their University accounts.The Crimson White submitted a complaint to the UA Office of Information Technology's automated form, and...

Alabama names week one players of the week

Alabama names week one players of the week

CW Staff September 7, 2015

Alabama recognized eight players following the Crimson Tide's victory over Wisconsin last weekend. The three offensive players included running back Derrick Henry, tight end O.J. Howard and center Ryan...

CONTEST: Campus wide football 'Pick'em'

CW Staff September 2, 2015

Compete against our staff experts for a chance to win movie tickets every week of the season! The student with the best winning percentage will win movie tickets each week, and the overall winner will...

McCarron to make NFL debut

CW Staff August 24, 2015

Former Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron is playing in his first NFL game tonight when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.McCarron's NFL debut was delayed due to nagging injuries, but...

Alabama players selected for ESPN all-SEC team

Alabama players selected for ESPN all-SEC team

CW Staff August 24, 2015

ESPN released its picks for the 2015 All-SEC team earlier today, and a few Alabama players made the cut.The Crimson Tide did not have any selections for the offensive team. On the defensive side of the...

Alabama volleyball team ranked 2nd in SEC

Alabama volleyball team ranked 2nd in SEC

CW Staff August 13, 2015

One day after receiving votes in the AVCA national preseason poll, the Alabama volleyball team has been ranked second in the SEC in the league's preseason coaches poll, according to a UA release. The...

Soccer to face Vanderbilt in exhibition game

CW Staff August 13, 2015

The Alabama soccer team will travel to Vanderbilt tonight to take on the Commodores at 6 p.m. in an exhibition game to open the 2015 season. The exhibition, the Crimson Tide's only one this season, will...

Alabama volleyball receives preseason votes

CW Staff August 12, 2015

Alabama volleyball received 24 points in the preseason AVCA Top 25 poll. The Crimson Tide is nine spots out of the top 25 and is one of five SEC teams in the poll.After receiving votes for the first time...

Former Alabama player Ken Stabler dies at 69

CW Staff July 9, 2015

Former Crimson Tide football player Ken Stabler died Wednesday night. His death comes as a result of complications from stage 4 colon cancer, which he has battled quietly since February 2015, according...

On The Twitterverse SEC Takeover

CW Staff July 1, 2015

On Monday, the Alabama Crimson Tide took over the SEC Network, featuring 12 notable Alabama games with the help of Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. An hour of original content, Built by Bama, also aired....

Event to raise money for 10-year-old

CW Staff April 21, 2015

T-town for Titus, an event raising money for Titus Wilkerson, will take place at the Green Bar on May 8. Ten-year-old Wilkerson was recently attacked by a pit bull on his way home from school, and the...

Spring Commencement dates set

CW Staff April 21, 2015

The end of the spring semester is always an exciting time for students at The University of Alabama. Feelings of anxiety, happiness and relief abound as students head off for their summer plans. For seniors...

Baseball splits doubleheader against Missouri

CW Staff April 19, 2015

Alabama baseball split a doubleheader with No. 14 Missouri on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson Tide claimed game one 6-0 but fell 5-3 in game two. Freshman Jake Walters pitched a career-high 7.0 scoreless...

​Softball wins weekend series over Auburn

CW Staff April 19, 2015

After beating the Tigers 6-0 on Friday, Alabama split a Saturday doubleheader against its in-state rival. Alabama opened Saturday’s doubleheader against Auburn winning 13-3 to clinch the series victory...

​Men's tennis falls in SEC Tournament

CW Staff April 19, 2015

Alabama men's tennis fell to Tennessee 4-3 in the second round of the SEC Tournament. The Volunteers took the doubles point and advanced to a 3-0 lead before the Crimson Tide rallied back to tie the match,...

​Beeler to deliver 'Last Lecture'

CW Staff April 19, 2015

John Beeler will lecture Wednesday on “Why History Matters” at the annual Last Lecture event. The lecture will be held in 159 Russell Hall at 7 p.m. The Last Lecture Series features a different UA...

​Arbor Day ceremony to take place Friday

CW Staff April 19, 2015

An Arbor Day ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Friday. The ceremony will take place on the north side of Woods Hall, which is the new home of a Japanese maple tree. The 25-year-old tree was moved...

​City to mark fourth tornado anniversary

CW Staff April 19, 2015

Next week marks the fourth anniversary of the April 27, 2011, tornado that swept through Tuscaloosa. The city will host several memorial events throughout this week. On Tuesday, Mayor Walter Maddox...

4/6/15 Briefs

CW Staff April 6, 2015

University Libraries offer computer software for low-vision usersDell desktop computers in Gorgas, Rodgers, Bruno, McLure and Hoole now have ZoomText 10 software, which allows users to adjust various settings...

1/28/14 News in Brief

CW Staff January 28, 2015

Alabama softball ranked No. 4 in preseason pollThe preseason ESPN.com/USA Softball poll released Tuesday has Alabama at No. 4. The Crimson Tide is ranked No. 3 in the USA Today/NFCA preseason poll after...

News in brief, 1-22-15

CW Staff January 22, 2015

39-year-old learning distance student diesMadelaine Sauk Kingsbury, a distance learning student pursuing a Master of Library & Information Studies, died Jan. 12, according to a notification sent by the...

News in brief, 1/21/15

CW Staff January 21, 2015

University Programs to host 'Je suis Charlie' discussionUniversity Programs will host a discussion about the recent terrorist attacks in France and the international "Je suis Charlie" movement  on Wednesday...

Corolla, thanks for the memories

Corolla, thanks for the memories

CW Staff September 24, 2014

After 122 years, The University of Alabama bade farewell to The Corolla on Wednesday. After years of declining sales and financial losses, the Media Planning Board members – a collection of students,...

Storylines for Alabama's key opponents

Storylines for Alabama's key opponents

CW Staff August 17, 2014

West Virginia (Aug. 30 in Atlanta) Like Alabama, West Virginia faces question marks at quarterback. Senior Clint Trickett was named the starter in June but has thrown as many interceptions as touchdowns...

Not a day for a murder

Not a day for a murder

CW Staff April 17, 2014

By Lauren Ferguson and Andy McWhorter | CW Staff As Easter morning dawned on April 22, 1973, University of Alabama students were still asleep after a long night spent on Woods Quad listening to a concert...

SGA Senate approves integration resolution

CW Staff April 14, 2014

In its regular meeting, the new Student Government Association Senate approved a resolution proposed by SGA President Hamilton Bloom to support the complete integration of The University of Alabama’s...

Druid City Arts Fest returns for 5th year

Druid City Arts Fest returns for 5th year

CW Staff April 3, 2014

A combination of locally based arts, music, crafts and foods will take over Governor’s Park as the Druid City Arts Festival returns for its fifth year Saturday. DCAF was founded in 2010 when two interns...

Students, professors receive awards

CW Staff April 3, 2014

Kirkland Back – Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award By Chandler Wright | Assistant News Editor A Gadsden, Ala., native and one of the two student recipients of the 2014 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, Kirkland...

Jason Isbell returns to Tuscaloosa

Jason Isbell returns to Tuscaloosa

CW Staff March 13, 2014

By Francie Johnson and Kinsey Haynes Just a few years ago, Alabama-born musician Jason Isbell lived the stereotypical rock star life. In “Super 8,” a song from his recently released album “Southeastern,”...

2014-15 SGA election results

CW Staff March 12, 2014

The following were elected to the 2014-15 University of Alabama SGA on March 11, 2014: Executive Branch Results President: Hamilton Bloom (6,378 votes, 62.07 percent of votes) Executive vice president:...

Student files lawsuit against former athlete

Student files lawsuit against former athlete

CW Staff March 11, 2014

Attorney James D. Smith filed a civil action lawsuit on behalf of University of Alabama student Connor McKenna against former UA defensive lineman Wilson Love on Sunday, March 9. The lawsuit was filed...

Former UA president dies

Former UA president dies

CW Staff March 3, 2014

By Mark Hammontree and Mackenzie Brown | CW Staff   Former University of Alabama president Joab Thomas died Monday in Tuscaloosa at the age of 81. Also the former president of Pennsylvania State University...

UA campaigns for bicycle safety

UA campaigns for bicycle safety

CW Staff February 26, 2014

Hansen Babington rode his bike to school the Tuesday before fall break. Babington, a law student, said he usually rides his bike to school, unless it’s raining or he has to wear a suit. He was cycling...

Students relax with hookah

Students relax with hookah

CW Staff February 20, 2014

By Reed O'Mara and Shakarra McGuire For some, stress relief comes from yoga classes, curling up with a good book or Netflix. For Adham Abdelraouf, stress melts away with the exhale of every hookah puff....

Tuscaloosa film community thrives

Tuscaloosa film community thrives

CW Staff February 20, 2014

By Laura Testino and Alexandra Ellsworth When talking about film, students might think of festivals like Cannes or Sundance, living in L.A. or New York, or large-scale Hollywood productions. Tuscaloosa’s...

2014 SGA Candidates

CW Staff February 17, 2014

The following candidates are running for positions in the University of Alabama SGA. Campaigning begins Feb. 24 and elections are March 11 on mybama.ua.edu.   President Hamilton Bloom Justin Thompson...

Campus in Bloom

Campus in Bloom

CW Staff February 12, 2014

By Hannah Widener and Dylan Walker They are up at dawn and work all day, every day, even during summers. They win national awards. However, 34,852 students pass by and step on their work everyday. These...

University cancels classes for Tuesday

CW Staff February 10, 2014

Update: The University will resume classes and normal operations at 1 p.m. Students and faculty who cannot safely travel to campus are advised to contact their professor or supervisor. Normal operations...

Snow, ice shut down Alabama

CW Staff February 3, 2014

By Mark Hammontree and Andy McWhorter Although snow was falling on campus at 9 a.m. Tuesday and Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley had declared a state of emergency at 6 a.m., The University of Alabama did...

Classes are canceled, so now what?

CW Staff January 29, 2014

When UA president Judy Bonner cancels class and Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox closes roads, what are you supposed to do on a cold Wednesday and Thursday in Snowstorm 2014? Stay inside, try something new...

Store closures for Wednesday and Thursday

CW Staff January 29, 2014

Due to the snow, a number of store have changed their hours or have closed for the day. We contacted the stores below and asked about their store hours. All times are as of 2:30 p.m. We will continue to...

Crimson Tide splits pair of SEC games at home

CW Staff January 27, 2014

By Charlie Potter and Sean Landry The Alabama men’s basketball team split its pair of home games over the weekend, losing to No. 6 Florida Thursday and defeating LSU Saturday. The Crimson Tide is...

Gas leak causes building evacuations

CW Staff January 21, 2014

A broken gas line near Rodgers Library forced The University of Alabama to evacuate three buildings and temporarily cancel classes Tuesday morning. “A construction contractor accidently hit a gas line...

Artificial Affections

Artificial Affections

CW Staff January 21, 2014

By Reed O'Mara and Dylan Walker Spike Jonze’s most recent work, “Her,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, is a “boy-meets-operating-system” romance story, with equal parts sci-fi...

Lakeside Dining Hall floods after pipes burst

CW Staff January 9, 2014

Students living in the residential communities near Lakeside Dining Hall were unable to eat there Wednesday after multiple sprinkler pipes burst, resulting in the closing of the dining hall as well as...

Caffeine common among students

Caffeine common among students

CW Staff December 5, 2013

 By Jessica Smith and Danny Pelavin | CW Staff   The long lines at Starbucks in the Ferguson Center are indicative of the obsessive nature caffeine can bring. Cathy Andreen, director of media relations,...

Student section attendance at LSU game

Student section attendance at LSU game

CW Staff November 14, 2013

Every week after a home football game, The Crimson White will provide a report on student attendance at the game. All numbers were provided by The University of Alabama via an open records request. ...

Jamison retires for ‘personal reasons’

CW Staff November 7, 2013

Nearly two months after allegations of racial discrimination during this year's formal recruitment, University of Alabama System employee Emily Jamison has retired from her position as director for University,...

Student section attendance at Tennessee game

Student section attendance at Tennessee game

CW Staff October 30, 2013

Every week after a home football game, The Crimson White will provide a report on student attendance at the game. All numbers were provided by The University of Alabama via an open records request. ...

Tide Talks sparks conversation

Tide Talks sparks conversation

CW Staff October 16, 2013

By Abbey Crain and Brooke Garner Sam Gerard, Timothy Keele, Tiara Dees and Emily Broman filled the Ferguson Center Theatre Tuesday night with talk of community-wide revolutions and genetically modified...

Student section attendance at Ole Miss game

Student section attendance at Ole Miss game

CW Staff October 3, 2013

Every week after a home football game, The Crimson White will provide a report on student attendance at the game. All numbers were provided by The University of Alabama via an open records request. ...

WVUA hosts discrimination forum

WVUA hosts discrimination forum

CW Staff October 1, 2013

WVUA-FM will host an event today from 7:30-9 p.m. called “Breaking the Gridlock,” which hopes to bring together a diverse group of campus leaders in order to come up with solutions to bring the campus...

2013 Homecoming Court

2013 Homecoming Court

CW Staff October 1, 2013

Vote for homecoming queen online from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday by clicking here. Amanda Marie Carden Hometown: Madison, Ala. Major: Nursing Activities: President of Ambassadors - College Capstone...