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Behind enemy lines

CW Staff November 2, 2012

Luke Johnson is the sports editor of The Daily Reveille, LSU’s student paper. The Crimson White went “Behind Enemy Lines” to get Johnson’s thoughts on the game and who he has winning. His answer...

Experts weigh in on Bama

CW Staff November 2, 2012

Laken Litman, beat writer, FoxSports/Scout.com GAMEDAY: Alabama’s offense has truly been balanced all season, and the Tide has shown the ability to win games on the ground and when throwing the ball....

Bailey resigns, wife’s health a concern

CW Staff November 1, 2012

University of Alabama President Guy Bailey announced Wednesday, Oct. 31 that he would resign from his position as University president because of his wife’s health. The announcement circulated in a...

Obama to invest in United States

CW Staff November 1, 2012

Four years ago, the American economy changed forever. During the Great Recession, Americans lost more than just jobs and wages; we lost defining elements of our economy and infrastructure. More importantly,...

Today’s topic: economy

CW Staff November 1, 2012

According to virtually every polling metric, the American people have made it emphatically clear what issue is most important to them in the 2012 election: the economy. The Great Recession officially...

Today’s topic: social issues

CW Staff October 31, 2012

Social issues are highly divisive factors in the upcoming election. While their impact is felt often among pockets of voters, as opposed to broader issues that affect every constituent, social issues carry...

Today’s topic: immigration

CW Staff October 30, 2012

America is a nation of immigrants. But with 11.5 million illegal immigrants in the United States, the issue of illegal immigration is no longer just a social problem; it jeopardizes our national and economic...

Obama plans to focus on DREAM Act

CW Staff October 30, 2012

President Obama has been vocal in his plans to set up a bipartisan path to citizenship, enabling those immigrants who have become productive members of society to become legal citizens. One of Obama’s...

Women’s team gets a W

CW Staff October 29, 2012

The Alabama women’s swimming and diving team nabbed its second win of the season and first in Southeastern Conference competition, beating Vanderbilt 158-103 in Nashville, Tenn.. The Crimson Tide (2-1,...

Tuscaloosa residents choose to drive to work

CW Staff October 29, 2012

By Adrienne Burch and Morgan Reames The number of people choosing to walk instead of drive or use public transportation is on a steady decline across the U.S. Only 1.4 percent of Tuscaloosa residents...

Alabama teams finish 11th at SEC championships

CW Staff October 29, 2012

The University of Alabama cross country teams began the championship portion of their schedule on Friday morning as the men’s and women’s teams both finished 11th in their respective divisions at the...

Tide soccer season ends in double overtime loss

CW Staff October 29, 2012

After mounting a furious comeback in the second half, the Alabama soccer team fell 4-3 at Auburn Thursday night. The Tigers scored the winning goal with 32 seconds remaining in the second overtime period...

Today’s topic: energy and environment

CW Staff October 29, 2012

Gas cost an average of $1.90 a gallon when President Obama took office four years ago, but it is selling for about $3.75 a gallon today. The president says gas prices have risen because the economy has...

Alabama falls to Vols

CW Staff October 29, 2012

The Alabama volleyball team fell to the Tennessee Lady Vols, 3-0 (18-25, 16-25, 19-25), in a Southeastern Conference match on Sunday afternoon in the Thompson-Boling Arena. With the loss, the Crimson Tide...

Obama: providing support for education

CW Staff October 25, 2012

By Tori Lee and Tara Massouleh Education and its funding are at the forefront of issues for college students today. Some of our biggest struggles include finding the means to fund our college journey...

Today’s topic: education

CW Staff October 25, 2012

It is evident that the topic of education is an important one. The very first question in the second presidential debate was asked by a 20-year-old college student who sought reassurance about his ability...

Program celebrates 100 years

CW Staff October 25, 2012

The 2012-13 men’s basketball season will mark the 100th year of shooting hoops at The University of Alabama. Throughout the season, Alabama will have stories, videos and promotions to commemorate the...

UA, national chapters begin hazing investigation

CW Staff October 25, 2012

University of Alabama Interfraternity Council organizations have begun work to launch investigations regarding the University administration’s Oct. 18 cancellation of pledgeship. At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday,...

Romney’s military plan unsustainable

CW Staff October 23, 2012

By Lucy Cheseldine and SoRelle Wyckoff It’s been said that to understand an individual’s priorities, you look at their checkbook. The same can be said about governments’ and their leaders’ priorities...

Today’s topic: foreign policy

CW Staff October 23, 2012

Foreign policy has defined American politics since 9/11, and since the start of Obama’s term, it has continued to dominate decision making. With the Arab Spring and, more recently, the direct attack...

Romney’s case to repeal

CW Staff October 23, 2012

“If a mandate was the solution, we could try that to solve homelessness by mandating everybody buy a house,” President Obama said in 2008, arguing against legally requiring individuals to buy health...

B.o.B to headline RAGE concert

CW Staff October 18, 2012

Hip-hop recording artist B.o.B will headline the Student Government Association’s RAGE fundraising concert on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. “Fifty-six percent of ticket sales go...

Missouri defeats Tide volleyball 3-1

CW Staff October 9, 2012

The Alabama Crimson Tide women’s volleyball team experienced a 3-1 (19-25, 25-22, 18-25, 16-25) loss to the Missouri Tigers in an SEC match on Sunday afternoon in Foster Auditorium. With the loss, Alabama...

Soccer team falls twice on SEC road trip

CW Staff October 9, 2012

The Alabama soccer team fell in both of its matches this weekend on an SEC road trip. Texas A&M won 5-0 in College Station on Friday, and Arkansas prevailed 3-1 in Fayetteville on Sunday. The two losses...

Graduates: Degree worth debt

Graduates: Degree worth debt

CW Staff October 5, 2012

University of Alabama graduate Chris Izor took out direct student loans in order to graduate with an English degree and nearly $31,000 in debt that he hopes to pay off within the next 10 years. Although...

UA professor to receive PR award

CW Staff October 2, 2012

Bruce Berger, professor of advertising and public relations, will fly to New York City on Nov. 8 to receive the Pathfinder Award for significant contributions to public relations research. The Institute...

Beloved Honors College professor dies at 39

CW Staff October 2, 2012

Will Nolan, an assistant professor in the Honors College, died Thursday, Sept. 27. Nolan, 39, was beginning his third year with the College this fall and instructed “Ideology and the Cinema” and “Cinema...

Greek ‘prank war’ ends in vandalism

CW Staff September 27, 2012

The Pi Kappa Alpha and Theta Chi fraternities are suspended from block seating and social events pending judicial action following acts of vandalism. Phallic images were spray painted onto the Theta Chi...

Bama to play at world championship

CW Staff September 27, 2012

University of Alabama golfers Jennifer Kirby from Canada and Stephanie Meadow from Northern Ireland will compete in the 2012 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship, which begins on Thursday, Sept. 27...

‘Stacking’ must end

CW Staff September 26, 2012

When a student receives more in scholarship money than the cost of tuition, textbooks, housing and other miscellaneous expenses, he or she gets a check from the University. It may seem like a simple practice,...

Tide volleyball team loses to Auburn Tigers

CW Staff September 24, 2012

The Alabama volleyball team suffered a 3-1 (19-25, 25-23, 21-25, 18-25) Southeastern Conference loss to the Auburn Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Laura Steiner led the Crimson Tide (12-4, 1-3 SEC) with 12...

Over 800 candidates reviewed for FYC

CW Staff September 20, 2012

Allegations of corruption in the process of selecting freshman to serve in the First Year Council was a flash point of conflict last year that eventually brought down then-Student Government President...

Affordable Care Act insures more students

CW Staff September 17, 2012

When Stephen Gatti was a University of Alabama freshman in 2005, he wasn’t sure whether he would live or die. “It was in 2005, one week into my freshman year of college,” he said. “I was actually...

One man, one ticket, one seat

CW Staff September 10, 2012

Every student pays the same amount of money for football tickets, so it’s not unreasonable to expect every student to follow the same rules when it comes to football seating. Unfortunately, that is...

Tide volleyball wins Bama Bash

CW Staff September 9, 2012

The Alabama volleyball team secured another tournament-win this weekend in the Hampton Inn Bama Bash as they dominated in Foster Auditorium, dropping only one set all weekend. Outside hitter Kayla Fitterer...

Dorm or Hotel?

CW Staff August 27, 2012

By Adam Mills Contributing Writer Presidential Village, The University of Alabama’s newest dormitory, opened its doors to students this fall. In addition to the over 970 student residents, Presidential...

Alabama guard Ben Eblen to forgo senior season

CW Staff August 21, 2012

University of Alabama guard Ben Eblen will forgo his senior season with the men’s basketball team, he and head coach Anthony Grant announced Wednesday. “I want to thank the basketball program, The...

Cross country team will host 2 home meets

CW Staff July 11, 2012

The University of Alabama cross country team will host a pair of home meets as part of its 2012 schedule, announced Monday by head coach Dan Waters. The Crimson Tide’s 2012 schedule features seven...

Fourth of July on the river

CW Staff July 3, 2012

The second Annual Celebration on the River will be offering Tuscaloosa a night of entertainment as one of the many ways to celebrate patriotism for the Fourth of July. Held at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,...

NCAA football to get 4-team playoff

CW Staff June 26, 2012

The BCS Presidential Oversight Committee approved a 12-year plan for a college football playoff system on Tuesday that will eliminate the current Bowl Championship Series, beginning in 2014. The committee...

Mal Moore named top athletic director

CW Staff June 6, 2012

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame named Mal Moore the 2012 recipient of the John L. Toner Award last Wednesday. The Toner Award is presented annually to the athletic director “who...

Alabama freshman named player of the year

CW Staff June 6, 2012

Alabama freshman Justin Thomas was named the 2012 Jack Nicklaus Award recipient for Division-I men’s golf, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced Sunday morning. Thomas was also previously...

Coach under Bryant succumbs to illness

CW Staff April 25, 2012

Longtime University of Alabama coach and athletics administrator Clem Gryska died Monday after a brief illness. “It’s so sad to hear the news,” said Athletic Director Mal Moore, who coached with...

Shots fired on the Strip

Shots fired on the Strip

CW Staff April 19, 2012

An altercation on the Strip Thursday morning that involved gunshots left two men hospitalized, including Crimson Tide receiver DeAndrew White. The altercation occurred on the 1200 block of University...

Sports in Brief

CW Staff April 18, 2012

Volleyball signs two players Alabama head volleyball coach Ed Allen announced the signing of Laura Steiner from Fort Collins, Colo., and Yukie Fatumi from Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday. Steiner is a 6-foot,...

Tide to visit Obama

Tide to visit Obama

CW Staff April 17, 2012

The BCS National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide will travel to the White House Thursday in celebration of the team’s 14th national championship and successful 2011-2012 season. President Barack Obama...

(Noun) really grinds my gears

CW Staff March 29, 2012

By (Person) You know what really grinds my gears? Those (subject) teachers. (subject) teachers with all those (adjective) classes, jumping around there in (campus building), half-(adjective) with your...

Crime blotter: March 17, 2012 – March 20

CW Staff March 22, 2012

Saturday, March 17, 2012 Possession of Marijuana II/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia March 17, 3:21 a.m. 900 block of 6th Avenue   Possession/Use of Credit/Debit Card III Between March 3 and 8,...

New SGA senators elected

CW Staff March 7, 2012

The following students have been elected to the SGA Senate for the 2012-2013 school year. Arts & Sciences (13 seats) Elliott Bell Hamilton Bloom Anna Katherine Cabaniss Sam Gerard Laura Gregory Mary Katherine...

Robert Witt named chancellor of UA system

CW Staff March 5, 2012

UA President Robert Witt has been named the next chancellor of the University of Alabama system. Provost Judy Bonner will serve as the interim president of the University. Witt will replace Malcolm Portera,...

Kappa Delta hosting 5K Shamrock Run Saturday

CW Staff March 1, 2012

By Anna Price Olson Contributing Writer   A weekend jog down sorority row, past Bryant-Denny Stadium and through downtown Tuscaloosa will support the prevention of child abuse both nationwide and in...

The Scene predicts Oscar winners

The Scene predicts Oscar winners

CW Staff February 23, 2012

The Crimson White has made predictions for the top categories at the Academy Awards this Sunday. Based on each films’ number of nominations, other awards, Twitter reaction and our movie columnists, we’re...

Businesses return to area

Businesses return to area

CW Staff February 21, 2012

Hobby Lobby The grand reopening of Hobby Lobby in Northport took place on Feb. 6 and was a huge success, said co-manager Lionel Waldrop. The decision to relocate the store was made by the company’s...

Mitchell suspended for rest of season

CW Staff February 20, 2012

Junior forward Tony Mitchell has been suspended from the Crimson Tide men's basketball team by head coach Anthony Grant for the duration of the season, according to a UA media notice. Senior forward JaMychal...

These are my confessions

These are my confessions

CW Staff February 14, 2012

Oh Bryant-Denny, sweetie, I just wanted to let you know that even on this dreary February day, I think of you. Those times we spent together, the hot September afternoons, the wild nights – those will...

Weekly southeastern concert line up

CW Staff February 13, 2012

Week of Feb. 12   Birmingham: Marc Broussard with Sugar + The Hi Lows at Workplay, Feb. 14, 8 p.m.   Nashville: Drake at Bridgestone Arena, Feb.17, 8 p.m. The Band Perry at Ryman Auditorium, Feb....

Registration for SGA election begins

CW Staff February 9, 2012

Students interested in running for a Student Government Association office position must turn in their statement of candidacy or intent by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Forms, along with a detailed timeline...

Police blotter (Jan. 26 – Feb. 8)

CW Staff February 9, 2012

Thursday, Jan. 26 – Saturday, Jan. 28   Theft of property III 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 800 block of 6th Avenue   Thursday, Jan. 26 – Monday, Jan. 30   Theft of property II/Possession/use of credit...

The Voice of Our Generation – Round 3

The Voice of Our Generation – Round 3

CW Staff February 2, 2012

#wideSidebar{display:none}#innerLeft{width:100%!important}#vote-now{text-align:center}#vote-now-1{position:relative;top:-65px;font-size:4em;display:block} In the culturally fractured Internet age, it’s...

Tornadoes kill two, hurt 100

Tornadoes kill two, hurt 100

CW Staff January 24, 2012

At least two are dead and more than 100 people are injured following a violent weather outbreak across the state of Alabama on Monday. The state’s first tornado warning was issued shortly after 2:00...