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Confirmed facts about the Machine

CW Staff November 30, 2011

Below is an outline of the known operations of Theta Nu Epsilon, commonly referred to as the Machine, confirmed through coverage by The Crimson White during the 2011-2012 school year. This is a working...

Girl Talk to perform in Tuscaloosa Wednesday

CW Staff November 29, 2011

Mash-up artist Girl Talk will perform in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday at a venue that has not yet been announced. The show is part of the One Night Only with Girl Talk tour sponsored by AXE, the men’s body...

List of Machine fraternities and sororities

CW Staff November 16, 2011

Editor's note: Fraternities and sororities on this list were confirmed to be affiliated with Theta Nu Epsilon by two sources with knowledge about the operations of the Machine. All presidents were contacted...

UA investigates bomb threat

CW Staff November 14, 2011

UPDATE, 6:43 p.m. All University activities and classes resumed as regularly scheduled at 6 p.m. Police and K-9 crews responded to the bomb threat beginning around 3 p.m., and searched various buildings...

SGA lacks transparency

CW Staff October 23, 2011

Last Thursday, the UA Student Government Association nominated Randy Bowden as its newest Executive Vice President. A month after SGA President Grant Cochran resigned, the SGA can finally fill the gap...

This weekend at the Amphitheater

This weekend at the Amphitheater

CW Staff October 13, 2011

Friday 3 Doors Down, who released their 5th studio album “Time of My Life” earlier this year, is currently touring around the country with their next stop being the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. The band...

Homecoming week festivity winners

CW Staff October 10, 2011

UA Homecoming week festivity winners   Homecoming Queen Emily McLaughlin   Crimson Kickoff 1. Chi Omega 2. Alpha Omicron Pi   Bowling Small organization 1. Alabama Bowling Club 2. Student...

STOP! The next great column could be your own

CW Staff October 5, 2011

Did you write in John Davis for Homecoming Queen? Do you think The Strip is losing its character? Should University programs and organizations be more inclusive? The answers to these questions and more...

Arrest made in shooting of UA graduate student

CW Staff September 20, 2011

Investigators have charged Ricky Crooks, 20, of Moundville in the death of UA grad student Trey Johnson who was shot and killed Sunday, Sept. 11, according to the Tuscaloosa News. Crooks was charged with...

Blackburn smart to delay law

CW Staff August 31, 2011

Yesterday, Federal Judge Sharon Blackburn pushed back the day on which Alabama’s HB 56 would become law from Sept. 1 to Sept. 28. Regardless of your views on immigration policy, you have to be glad that...

Director of Greek Affairs steps down

CW Staff August 24, 2011

Gentry McCreary, the University’s director of Greek Affairs, announced Monday that he will be leaving the University to accept the position of Associate Dean of Students at the University of West Florida...

Show off your dorm room in Monday’s paper

CW Staff August 22, 2011

Are you proud of your dorm room? Do you want to share your new space with other students? Then submit a photo of you and your roommates to The Crimson White, and you could be featured in Monday’s newspaper!...

Alabama Reunites, helps Tuscaloosa recover

CW Staff August 3, 2011

Alabama, one of the most well-known country music bands will play another concert to benefit the recovery process of Tuscaloosa. Alabama performed five songs at the Bama Rising Benefit Concert in Birmingham...

UA golfers stay hot over summer

CW Staff August 3, 2011

Current and former members of the Alabama men’s golf team are keeping their golf game in peak condition during this hot summer by qualifying and competing in tournaments across the nation. Rising senior...

Pancake wins Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award

Pancake wins Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award

CW Staff August 3, 2011

Alabama women’s golfer Brooke Pancake was awarded the 2011 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award by the National Golf Coaches Association. The award goes to the student-athlete who is an upper classman and...

Tuscaloosa stays cultured this summer

Tuscaloosa stays cultured this summer

CW Staff July 13, 2011

Underground + Aqueous: Where: Sella-Grenata Gallery When: July 11- July 15 Underground + Aqueous is a two-in-one art show! Underground will feature the works of Brooke Lofton, Senior BA, and Aqueous...

Tornado art at Kentuck

CW Staff June 29, 2011

Thursday, June 30 is the last day that artists can submit artwork for Kentuck Art Center’s show “April 2011: Turmoil and Transcendence.” The show will showcase art that deals directly with the tornado...

Rihanna adds tour stop in Alabama

CW Staff June 29, 2011

Rihanna has added Birmingham, Ala. to the list of places she will visit this summer on her LOUD Tour. She announced this week that she will be performing at the BJCC Arena on Monday, July 11. Tickets go...

Hoffman named SEC Female Athlete of the Year

Hoffman named SEC Female Athlete of the Year

CW Staff June 29, 2011

University of Alabama gymnast Kayla Hoffman has recently been named the 2010-11 Roy F. Kramer Female Athlete of the Year by a vote of the Southeastern Conference's athletics directors. “I am so proud...

City to host public workshop Thursday

CW Staff June 29, 2011

Tuscaloosa Forward, a strategic community plan to renew and rebuild, has planned a public workshop on Thursday, June 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center for citizens to share ideas on...

Orchestra in need of new string musicians

CW Staff June 22, 2011

The University of Alabama’s internationally acclaimed Huxford Symphony Orchestra is in need of string musicians. Non-music majors who play violin, viola, cello or double bass may be eligible to earn...

A necessary evil, but not necessarily evil

CW Staff June 22, 2011

When it was announced last Friday that the trustees for The University of Alabama System voted to raise in-state tuition by nearly 9 percent and out-of-state tuition by nearly 7 percent, the group was...

Beat the heat, watch a movie in the AC

Beat the heat, watch a movie in the AC

CW Staff June 22, 2011

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Opens Wednesday, June 29 There will be a special showing of the IMAX3D version at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. Rotten Tomatoes: The movie had yet to be rated on Rotten...

Cauley To Make Professional Debut at U.S. Open

Cauley To Make Professional Debut at U.S. Open

CW Staff June 8, 2011

Former Alabama golfer Bud Cauley will make his professional debut at the 2011 United States Open at Congressional Country Club next week, after shooting 67-65 in his sectional qualifying event in Tunica,...

Volunteer Opportunities for the week of June 1

CW Staff June 1, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for the week of June 1, 2011: 1.  URGENT NEED:  Assist with Fun Day in the Park on Friday. ...

Tide travels to Tallahassee for regional

Tide travels to Tallahassee for regional

CW Staff June 1, 2011

There is a new champion in the world of Southeastern Conference baseball, as the Florida Gators took home the SEC tournament trophy on Sunday with a 5-0 victory over Vanderbilt. Widely considered the...

Volunteer Opportunities for Thursday, May 26

CW Staff May 25, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center 1.URGENT NEED:  Volunteers for Spirit of Tuscaloosa Candlelight Vigil: The City of Tuscaloosa is hosting a Candlelight Vigil on...

Volunteer Opportunities for Wednesday, May 25

CW Staff May 24, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. 1.URGENT NEED:  Volunteers for Spirit of Tuscaloosa Candlelight Vigil: The City of Tuscaloosa is hosting a Candlelight Vigil on...

Volunteer Opportunities for Tuesday, May 24

CW Staff May 23, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for Tuesday, May 24: 1.URGENT NEED:  Volunteers for Spirit of Tuscaloosa Candlelight Vigil:...

Volunteer Opportunities for Thursday, May 19

CW Staff May 19, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. 1. Disaster Relief Assistance Internships Opportunities Available: Are you interested in receiving course credit for your work in...

Trevor Lacey signs with Tide

CW Staff May 18, 2011

Alabama men’s basketball head coach Anthony Grant added to what very well could be the best recruiting class of his head coaching career. On May 18, S.R. Butler High School in Huntsville guard Trevor...

Volunteer Opportunities for Wednesday, May 18

CW Staff May 18, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. 1. Disaster Relief Assistance Internships Opportunities Available: Are you interested in receiving course credit for your work in...

Volunteer opportunities for Tuesday, May 17

CW Staff May 16, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center and Rebuild Tuscaloosa. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for Tuesday, May 17, 2011: 1.  URGENT NEED: City of Tuscaloosa Volunteer...

Volunteer opportunities for Friday, May 13

CW Staff May 13, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for Friday, May 13: 1.  URGENT NEED: City of Tuscaloosa Volunteer Hotline:  We are staffing...

Volunteer opportunities for Wednesday, May 11

CW Staff May 11, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for Wednesday, May 11: 1.  URGENT NEED: City of Tuscaloosa Volunteer Hotline:  We are staffing...

Volunteer opportunities for Tuesday, May 10

CW Staff May 10, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for Tuesday, May 10: 1.  URGENT NEED: City of Tuscaloosa Volunteer Hotline:  We are staffing...

UA, residents sell shirts for relief effort

CW Staff May 6, 2011

In the days after the April 27 tornado, people have found multiple ways of contributing to those who were directly affected, either by volunteering to hand out provisions, collecting and organizing items...

Law School offers legal services

CW Staff May 4, 2011

The University of Alabama School of Law Clinic Programs, in conjunction with the Alabama State Bar’s Volunteer Lawyers Program and the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association, will begin offering free legal...

Stillman, Shelton State plans differ from UA

CW Staff April 30, 2011

The University of Alabama’s neighboring colleges, Stillman College and Shelton State Community College, have released different plans for the remainder of their school years. Stillman has canceled classes...

Interim should continue as scheduled

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University is anticipating but cannot confirm that interim will continue as regularly scheduled, said Chris Bryant, assistant director of media relations.The University will continue to assess the...

Two student deaths confirmed

CW Staff April 28, 2011

University of Alabama Spokeswoman Cathy Andreen confirmed that two UA students died after Wednesday’s tornado. The Crimson White is working to gather more information about members of the UA community...

Finals cancelled, graduation delayed to August

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University has canceled finals for next week due to recovery efforts. Students have the option of accepting their existing grades as of April 27, or students can take a final exam at a later date,...

President Obama to visit Tuscaloosa

CW Staff April 28, 2011

President Obama will visit Alabama tomorrow to survey the damage caused by the tornadoes that ransacked the state as well as meet with Gov.President Obama will visit Alabama tomorrow to survey the damage...

UA classes cancelled through Friday

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University of Alabama has suspended classes and regular operations through Friday, April 29.The Student Rec Center is providing temporary housing for students whose residences were destroyed or severely...

UA reports no structural damage on campus

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University received no structural damage from the EF-5 tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa Wednesday afternoon, University spokesperson Cathy Andreen said."We’re concerned with all the neighborhoods...

Bartending with the stars

CW Staff April 14, 2011

Chuck’s Fish in downtown Tuscaloosa invites you to join former Crimson Tide players for food and drinks. Cover charge for the event is $20, and proceeds will be donated to the Caldwell Fund, a non-profit...

Top 25 UA Athletes

Top 25 UA Athletes

CW Staff April 14, 2011

#6 Kelsi Dunne, softball, senior pitcher Honors: Became the second pitcher in Alabama history to be named SEC Pitcher of the Year (Stephanie VanBrakle, 2006); named to the All-SEC first-team for the third...

Performance combines dance, theater, cinema

CW Staff April 12, 2011

Tickets for “The Realm,” a theatrical dance performance that incorporates stereoscopic 3D, are currently on sale and will be available at the Theatre Box Office in Rowand Johnson Hall through next...

Statue area vandalized

CW Staff April 3, 2011

UA grounds workers found damage to the seat wall surrounding the area designated for the Nick Saban statue in front of the stadium Thursday morning, University Director of Media Relations Cathy Andreen...

News in brief

CW Staff April 1, 2011

The following piece is satirical in nature and not meant to be taken seriously. In case you couldn't figure that out. CW commenter solves country’s healthcare issues In his online response to a Crimson...

Campus Crime: March 12 to March 23

CW Staff April 1, 2011

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THE UA MACHINE EXPOSED!

CW Staff April 1, 2011

The following piece is satirical in nature and not meant to be taken seriously. In case you couldn't figure that out. Editor’s note: All names have been changed to protect sources, for fear of violent...

Mentoring helps students give back

CW Staff March 30, 2011

By Sarah Papadelias The University has many different impacts on the greater Tuscaloosa community, and many students are striving to improve and strengthen this relationship as the University and city...

Pianist concludes 2010-2011 Celebrity Series

CW Staff March 25, 2011

As part of the School of Music’s Celebrity Series, internationally acclaimed pianist Barbara Nissman will perform tonight at 7:30 in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall. This will be her first visit...

DCAF Featured Artists

CW Staff March 25, 2011

MATT WILEY – Piano/Keyboard Wiley has been studying music for 28 years, playing piano/keyboard professionally for more than 22 years and teaching piano privately for more than 18 years. He holds a bachelor’s...