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McClain named UA Football Player of the Decade

CW Staff April 14, 2010

Rolando McClain has been selected as Alabama Football Player of the Decade, and he is joined by six other members of the 2009 Crimson Tide national championship team on the Alabama Team of the Decade....

Pancake brings success story to Alabama golf

CW Staff April 14, 2010

By Zackary Al-Khateeb Brooke Pancake, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., is one of many talented golfers on Alabama’s women’s golf team, and she has recently come off one of the most successful freshman...

Announcements for 4/14/2010

CW Staff April 13, 2010

Correction In the brief titled “International Performer presents Veena concert” that ran Friday and Monday, a sponsor was left off the list. The University Libraries is sponsoring the event as well....

Are you buying the erogogenic ads?

CW Staff April 13, 2010

By JoLee Seaborn Thousands of supplements are available that promise to increase athletic performance, strength, muscle mass and speed. These are called ergogenic aids or work-enhancing aids. Most ergogenic...

Announcements for 4/12/2010

CW Staff April 11, 2010

Jefferson Avenue closing for construction The entrance of Jefferson Avenue from University Boulevard will be closed starting today for the construction of the Alpha Tau Omega New Chapter House. The public...

“Date Night” inconsistent despite leads’ talent

CW Staff April 11, 2010

By Jordan Berry Phil and Claire Foster (Steve Carell and Tina Fey) are a married couple from New Jersey whose domestic life has become mundane and routine. He is a tax advisor, and she is a realtor. ...

Robby Green to miss 2010 season

CW Staff April 11, 2010

Alabama junior defensive back Robby Green has been declared ineligible to participate for the 2010 season by the NCAA. Green will be eligible for practice and will remain on scholarship during the suspension....

Alabama wins the NCAA Regional, advances to championship

CW Staff April 11, 2010

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Alabama Gymnastics team won the NCAA Central Regional Championship with a 197.4 in Memorial Coliseum Saturday night, finishing more than a point ahead of second-place Nebraska’s...

Honors Society recognizes female UA students

CW Staff April 8, 2010

The XXXI was founded in 1989 as an exclusive honor society to recognize extraordinary women across campus. According to Kristy Reynolds, now a marketing professor and one of the original founders, the...

Tide hosts MSU tonight

Tide hosts MSU tonight

CW Staff April 8, 2010

By Jordan Bannister The Alabama women’s tennis team will host the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs today at 3 p.m. After the Crimson Tide’s most recent loss in Arkansas, Alabama will have to pick...

Memphis in May Raffle

CW Staff April 8, 2010

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Announcements for 4/8/2010

CW Staff April 8, 2010

Smith Hall time capsule to be opened Saturday To mark the centenary of Smith Hall, UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History will be opening a time capsule embedded in the building’s cornerstone on May...

Go barefoot for a good cause

CW Staff April 8, 2010

By Adriene LaPorte Going to class without wearing shoes may not be considered normal, but to a group of students, it’s a way to raise awareness. The TOMS UA Campus Club is participating in the nationwide...

The Black and White Blues

CW Staff April 8, 2010

By Kenzi Green As a communications student and a wannabe journalist, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects the shift in media has had on the print journalism industry. While The Crimson White...

Spanish professor holds literary reading

CW Staff April 8, 2010

By Lacey Ezekiel "Good People" could describe the Capstone, but it is a common expression in to describe the traditional hospitality of the people from the Mexican state of Chihuahua, said Oscar Robles,...

Announcements for 4/7/2010

CW Staff April 6, 2010

Register for 2010-11 parking Parking registration 2010-11 is now open to all students. For detailed information about parking registration and changes, including some zone changes, for the coming year,...

Are artificial sweeteners safe?

CW Staff April 6, 2010

An artificially sweetened version of just about every product you want to buy is available at the supermarket. You can buy artificially sweetened yogurt, soda, cookies, gum and Jell-O. Americans have...

Kentuck Sidewalk Art Demonstration celebrates local art

Kentuck Sidewalk Art Demonstration celebrates local art

CW Staff April 6, 2010

By Taylor Woods Artists at Kentuck will bring the creative process, which they usually confine to their studios, into the light of day this week. The Kentuck Museum will be holding a sidewalk art demonstration...

Bama preps for Sea Ray Relays

CW Staff April 6, 2010

By Zackary Al-Khateeb The Alabama men’s track and field team will travel to Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday to participate in the Sea Ray Relays. Alabama has exploded out of the gates in its 2010 outdoor...

Announcements for 4/5/2010

CW Staff April 4, 2010

Peer Mentor application deadline extended The cUltivAte Peer Mentor program is accepting applications for student mentors in 2010-11. This organization is devoted to the development of UA freshmen. Mentors...

Ph.D. student leaves behind laughs, friendships

CW Staff April 4, 2010

By Will Nevin Chris Swindle knew computers. Before he came to the University for his master’s and doctoral degrees in history, he earned a computer science degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology...

‘Clash of the Titans’ a worthy remake

CW Staff April 4, 2010

By Jordan Berry “Clash of the Titans” is a wonderful experience for fans of the genre. It is technically impressive and a great roller coaster ride that should allow most viewers to have a fun time....

Softball Completes Sweep over Rival Auburn

CW Staff April 4, 2010

The Alabama softball team completed the sweep over rival Auburn by earning two victories Saturday at Jane B. Moore Field. The Crimson Tide won the first game of the twin-bill 9-1 and then secured the sweep...

Bama to take on Oklahoma, Old Dominion

Bama to take on Oklahoma, Old Dominion

CW Staff April 1, 2010

By Zackary Al-Khateeb The Alabama women’s rowing team will take on the University of Oklahoma and Old Dominion University Saturday in the team’s Power of Pink meet in Tuscaloosa. It’s the Tide’s...

Announcements for 4/2/2010

CW Staff April 1, 2010

Summer housing available The summer housing application is now available online through the myBama Web site. Summer housing is an easy, convenient way to stay involved in the University throughout the...

The Dairy Deception

CW Staff April 1, 2010

All right everyone, time for some common sense. All milk is produced in the mammary gland of a female mammal when she gives birth. Now, let’s continue this train of thought with the fact the human species...

Tide heads to the Plains

CW Staff April 1, 2010

By Jordan Bannister The Alabama softball team will leave for Auburn today to play the Auburn Tigers at Jane B. Moore Field. The team will play three games against its in-state SEC rival, the final two...

Announcements for 4/1/2010

CW Staff March 31, 2010

Census forms due today Census forms received in the mail should be completed and mailed back to the U.S. Census Bureau by April 1. Students must complete their own forms. The UA housing office will also...

Announcements for 3/31/2010

CW Staff March 30, 2010

Census forms due Thursday Census forms received in the mail should be completed and mailed back to the U.S. Census Bureau by April 1. Students must complete their own forms. The UA housing office will...

Alabama Percussion Ensemble to perform

CW Staff March 30, 2010

By Veronica Olah The UA School of Music will present the Alabama Percussion Ensemble in concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building. The UA Percussion Ensemble is composed...

Eat eggs for your health

CW Staff March 30, 2010

By JoLee Seaborn Eggs have gotten a bad reputation in the last few years because they have high cholesterol content, which may contribute to heart disease. Many Americans have replaced eggs in their diet...

Announcements for 3/29/2010

CW Staff March 28, 2010

Local colleges join for Unity Day The UA SGA is teaming up with Stillman College and Shelton State Community College to sponsor the fourth annual Unity Day. The event will be held on Stillman's campus...

Guest Column: Life Without An Afterlife: Atheism Explained

CW Staff March 28, 2010

By Peter Sloan Something has been happening this year on campus that I find very encouraging. More than in my previous three years at the University, students and faculty have been engaged in an extended,...

Tide finishes second at SEC Championships

CW Staff March 28, 2010

The Alabama gymnastics team finished second at the Southeastern Conference Championships after posting a 196.875 at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday. The meet came...

Tide comes up short against Kentucky

CW Staff March 28, 2010

By Johnny Esfeller The No. 37 Alabama Crimson Tide men’s tennis team fell to the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday. The Tide dropped the doubles point and was unable to fight back enough in singles...

Tide has solid showing

CW Staff March 28, 2010

The Alabama men’s and women’s track and field team started the outdoor season with a bang as they hosted the Alabama Relays at Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium which started March 26 and concluded...

Women’s track concludes opening weekend as hosts of the Alabama Relays

CW Staff March 28, 2010

The Alabama women’s track and field team concluded its outdoor season opener as hosts of the Alabama Relays at Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium on Sunday. The Tide claimed five top-five relay finishes...

Announcements for 3/26/2010

CW Staff March 25, 2010

New program to offer free baby sitting Undergraduate Parent Support is initiating Sitters for Service, a pilot program for providing free baby-sitting services to students with children. Sitters for Service...

Campus event to raise awareness about climate change

CW Staff March 25, 2010

By Clara Goode The SGA department of environmental concerns will host an event on the Quad Saturday in observation of Earth Hour. Earth Hour was created as a simple way to observe and draw awareness...

Myer brings classical piano to UA

CW Staff March 25, 2010

By Kerie Kerstetter Students don't have to be aficionados of classical music to enjoy the Celebrity Series concert this weekend at Moody. If they happen to be zealous lovers of Beethoven or Handel, they'll...

Announcements for 3/25/2010

CW Staff March 24, 2010

Nominations being accepted for Penny Allen Award The Penny Allen Award recognizes one student and one non-student (faculty, staff or administrative personnel) who have made a significant contribution...

University club competes in Taiwan

CW Staff March 24, 2010

By Hillary Townson Twelve UA students spent spring break debating before more than 2,400 students from some 50 countries. The Alabama International Relations Club sponsored the students to travel to...

Memoir author comes to Gorgas

CW Staff March 24, 2010

The Gorgas Library will host the University of Alabama Bankhead Visiting Writers’ Series. Dinty W. Moore will be reading today as part of the ongoing series. Moore, who was awarded the Grub Street...

Tide hurler earns national recognition

CW Staff March 24, 2010

Alabama sophomore left-hander Adam Morgan has been named the Primetime National Pitcher of the Week by College Baseball360.com, the Web site announced Wednesday. Morgan was recognized for his accomplishments...

Announcements from 3/24/2010

CW Staff March 23, 2010

Sorority to hold healthy relationship discussion The UA chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will sponsor a program about healthy relationships on Wednesday. Titled "Runaway Love," the program...

Pulse: Read the label

CW Staff March 23, 2010

By JoLee Seaborn Nutrition labels are printed on every packaged food sold in the United States. You would be surprised how many Americans don’t look at them at all and have no idea what they mean. Knowing...

‘God of War III’ brings pantheon of chaos

CW Staff March 21, 2010

By Adrian Morris Within 30 minutes of “God of War III,” I traveled inside the Titan Gaea, fought a leviathan upside down on the titan’s arm and traveled limb to limb along her and past the leviathan...

“The Bounty Hunter” aggressively cliche

CW Staff March 21, 2010

By Jordan Berry Every so often, a film comes along that defies all expectations. “Star Wars” and “Avatar” ruled the box office despite their sci-fi themes. “Slumdog Millionaire” dominated...

Alabama Men’s Tennis Falls to Vanderbilt 5-2

CW Staff March 21, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 30 Alabama men’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision Sunday to No. 32 Vanderbilt at the Currey Tennis Center. With the loss, the Crimson Tide falls to 7-9 on the season and...

Tide wins pair of races at Clemson Sprints

CW Staff March 21, 2010

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Alabama rowing team won two races, as well as notching a silver and bronze medal finish, at the Clemson Sprints on Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C., Saturday. It was the Crimson Tide's...

Tide erupts for six home runs in 21-1 rout

CW Staff March 21, 2010

The No. 5 Alabama softball team tied a school record with a 14-run inning and six home runs to earn a series sweep over South Carolina by a score of 21-1 Sunday afternoon at the Alabama Softball Complex....

Women’s tennis downs Tulane

CW Staff March 21, 2010

BIRMINGHAM - The women’s tennis team battled past No. 67 Tulane 4-0 on Sunday at the Pat M. Courington Tennis Pavilion on the campus of Samford University. With the win, the Crimson Tide evens its record...

Announcements for 3/12/2010

CW Staff March 12, 2010

Time change on Sunday Daylight saving time is 2 a.m. on Sunday. Remember to move your clock ahead by one hour. Spring Break Transit Schedule: Thursday night was the last night for 348-RIDE and 348-RIDE...

Our View: Sunday sales ban useless

CW Staff March 11, 2010

In short: For a law that does little other than enforce the religious and moral belief of a few, the Sunday alcohol sales ban stirs a lot of controversy. While the argument that lifting Tuscaloosa County’s...

Tide swimming and diving one meet away from nationals

CW Staff March 11, 2010

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s swimming and diving team is headed to the NCAA Zone B Championships in Atlanta, this weekend. The meet will be hosted by Georgia Tech and will be held at the Yellow Jackets’...

Final Fantasy changes for the better

Final Fantasy changes for the better

CW Staff March 11, 2010

By Stephen A. Swain After a five-year wait, Square Enix has released “Final Fantasy XIII” stateside. Fans of the Final Fantasy series will find that Square Enix has made major overhauls to the Role-Playing...

Tuscaloosa ranked in top 10 for renter satisfaction

CW Staff March 11, 2010

By Clara Goode Tuscaloosa is among the top-ranked college cities for providing rental satisfaction to residents according to ApartmentRatings.com, a popular apartment review Web site. In a ranking of...

2010 SGA Senate Results

CW Staff March 11, 2010

Arts and Sciences West A. Honeycutt Sophie Santos Taylor Scruggs Ebony Smith Olivia Taylor Hanceri Matt Graffeo Andrew Jackson Mills, IV David Simpson Hallie Majure Phillips Jeff Elrod Alan...

Our View: Stop covering up voting issues

CW Staff March 11, 2010

In short: When a student organization is requiring its members to vote for certain people, democracy is not served, and officials need to stop covering for these organizations. Just as Americans have...

Tide familiar with tough competition at upcoming nationals

CW Staff March 11, 2010

By Zackary Al-Khateeb The Alabama men’s track and field team will compete in the NCAA Indoor Championships Friday and Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark. The No. 26 Crimson Tide, which finished seventh...

Creative Campus internship applications due

CW Staff March 10, 2010

By Adriene LaPorte Applications for a 2010-2011 Creative Campus intern position are due by Friday at midnight. Applications can be found on the Creative Campus Web site, and there are no official academic...

Memorial to honor art collector

CW Staff March 10, 2010

By Tori Luna The College of Arts and Sciences and the Black Faculty and Staff Association will host a memorial honoring the late Paul R. Jones today. Jones donated 1,700 pieces of art valued at $5 million...

Lunafest features resources for women from women

CW Staff March 10, 2010

By Lacey Ezekiel Since March 1, The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center has offered an event for women, by women and about women – the Lunafest Lecture Series and Film Festival. To bring...

Pulse: Avoid weight loss injections

CW Staff March 10, 2010

If you had a health problem – we’ll say diabetes – you would visit the doctor. You would expect that the doctor would give you sound advice on how to combat your diabetes and improve your health,...

Live – SGA Presidential Debate

CW Staff March 8, 2010

The Crimson White is covering the SGA Presidential Debate live. The debate starts at 7:00 p.m. Click Here To View Live Coverage of the SGA Presidential Debate

Obama honors Tide for victorious season

Obama honors Tide for victorious season

CW Staff March 8, 2010

by Megan McCourt WASHINGTON – Gigantic men stood crammed on tiny risers in three neat rows on stage, beaming smiles to the crowd and fidgeting for 10 minutes. Dressed in their Sunday best, pressed...

Announcements for 2/8/2010

CW Staff March 8, 2010

Blood drive competition next week The University’s fourth annual School Blood Drive challenge is Tuesday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Capstone Drive near Gorgas Library. Colleges...

Tide suffers first loss

CW Staff March 8, 2010

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – The Alabama baseball team, one strike away from its ninth straight win, found itself on the short end of 7-6 loss in the series finale against the College of Charleston Sunday afternoon...

No. 1 Tide gymnastics falls to No. 2 Oklahoma

CW Staff March 8, 2010

NORMAN, Okla. - In a meet that lived up to its billing as one of the most exciting of the season, No. 1 Alabama fell at No. 2 Oklahoma, 197.950-197.275. The meet stayed tight into the final rotation in...

Announcements for 3/5/2010

CW Staff March 5, 2010

Foster Auditorium parking changes Beginning March 13, the following parking changes will be in effect for the remainder of the spring semester. -Parking in the Burke lot will be limited to approximately...

Competition challenges fraternities and sororities to reduce waste

CW Staff March 5, 2010

Through the Greeks for Green campaign, part of the SGA Greener Way for UA program, fraternities and sororities on campus are taking steps to help the environment. Greeks for Green started Feb. 9 with...

Freshmen track stars earn SEC honors

CW Staff March 5, 2010

Alabama men’s track and field freshman Kirani James was named the Southeastern Conference Men’s Freshman Runner of the Year, while women’s track and field freshman Krystal Schade was named the SEC...

Announcements for 3/4/2010

CW Staff March 4, 2010

St. Francis Univeristy Parish continues "Theology on Tap" On Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mugshots, St. Francis University Parish will continue its four week fall Theology on Tap speaker series. This series, directed...

Ferguson Art Gallery Introduces Historical Art Collection

CW Staff March 4, 2010

Starting March 4, the Ferguson Art Gallery located in the Ferguson Student Center will be displaying a collection of James Michener’s prints along with various other Ukiyo-e prints entitled Hanga: 200...

Limited bus service on campus

CW Staff March 4, 2010

Limited bus service will be available on the UA campus until First Transit and the Amalgamated Transit Union agree on a contract, and the bus operators return to work. The following schedule should allow...

Informed voters equal better SGA

CW Staff March 4, 2010

Many Americans (probably) suffer from geniophobia, a fear of chins. However, their fear was apparently not enough to keep huge chin-owner extraordinaire Jay Leno from returning to his late-night time slot....

Alabama rallies to beat South Carolina 79-70

CW Staff March 4, 2010

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Justin Knox and Mikhail Torrance each had 17 points and Alabama, playing without leading scorer JaMychal Green, spoiled Devan Downey's final South Carolina home game with a 79-70 victory...

Morgan named ESPN.com early season All-American

CW Staff March 4, 2010

Alabama senior Charlotte Morgan was named to the ESPN.com NCAA Early Season All-American team, the Web site announced. Morgan was named to the first-team and joins 23 other players on the two squads. ...

“Unbound” helps disabled showcase art

CW Staff March 4, 2010

By Lacey Ezekiel Art comes in all shapes and sizes. Artists with disabilities and chronic illnesses will be able to showcase their art in a Creative Campus-sponsored art show at Harrison Galleries located...

In close race, Oscars tough to pick

CW Staff March 4, 2010

By Jordan Berry I would be lying if I said I had an easy time predicting this year’s Best Picture race. Never in the ten years that I’ve been doing this have I been more uncertain: “Avatar” or...

Announcements for 3/3/2010

CW Staff March 3, 2010

Jazz ensemble, standards combo to perform chamber concert The UA School of Music presents the Alabama Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Standards Combo in concert on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody music building...

Alcoholism: More effects than you think

CW Staff March 3, 2010

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You’re not an alcoholic until you graduate”? That sums up the way a lot of college students think about drinking. When people are in college, many think they are...

Telepath returns to Tuscaloosa after two years

CW Staff March 3, 2010

A new sound will be rocking through the Jupiter Bar and Grill this Wednesday night. The band Telepath is set to bring their multi-layered sound to the stage in Tuscaloosa for the second time since playing...

Tide sets White House visit

CW Staff March 3, 2010

The 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team will visit the White House on Monday, March 8. The team will depart Tuscaloosa for Washington on Monday morning and take part in a service project during the...

Bus drivers go on strike

CW Staff March 1, 2010

Effective this morning, drivers for the CrimsonRide are on strike. After rejecting the latest offer from First Transit, the company running the bus system, the unionized drivers are currently on strike...

Event raises awareness for financial aid

CW Staff March 1, 2010

by Clara Goode The University held its annual financial aid awareness day event Friday. The UA financial aid office has been working to provide students with information on financial aid through this...

Tide notches another 197-plus to top Wildcats

CW Staff March 1, 2010

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Powered by the fourth highest vault total in school history, the No. 2 Alabama gymnastics team beat No. 12 Kentucky in Memorial Coliseum, 197.225-195.650. The Crimson Tide scored a...

Men’s tennis defeats Winthrop

CW Staff March 1, 2010

The Alabama men’s tennis team defeated Winthrop University by a score of 6-1 on a chilly Sunday night. During the doubles matches, both teams showed frustration as the matches went on. The first pairing...

Tide women’s tennis remains undefeated at home

CW Staff March 1, 2010

The Alabama women’s tennis team dropped just one set Sunday en route to a 7-0 win over Eastern Kentucky at the Alabama Tennis Stadium. The Crimson Tide remains undefeated on its home courts at 5-0 in...

Tide disappointed with performance in Puerto Rico

CW Staff February 26, 2010

The Alabama men’s golf team returned from the Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico after finishing 11th overall. The Crimson Tide finished 6-over-par 870, after carding rounds of 288 (E),...

Youth dominates Tide roster

CW Staff February 26, 2010

With only three seniors and three juniors filling the upperclassmen cleats, the 2010 Crimson Tide softball team is filled with youth, but this group of 18 ladies isn’t lacking any of the drive or talent...

Announcements for 2/26/2010

CW Staff February 26, 2010

Homecoming committee applications due March 5 The SGA Homecoming office is now looking for new committee members to begin planning for next semester.  If selected, each committee member will work under...

Moody hosts trumpet festival

CW Staff February 26, 2010

Exalting sounds will be trumpeting from the Moody Music Building this weekend. Musicians from across the region will be traveling to the University for the annual Trumpet Festival of the Southeast. A...

Announcements for 2/25/2010

CW Staff February 25, 2010

Student photos needed for Capstone Creed Week display The Office of Student Involvement & Leadership is seeking student photograph submissions for a compilation of work to be featured during Capstone...

UA Outdoor Rec hosts mountain bike trip

CW Staff February 25, 2010

The UA Outdoor Recreation program will hold a mountain biking trip to Oak Mountain State Park this Saturday. “This is the first and only mountain biking trip the Outdoor Rec has planned for this semester,”...

ESPN to televise 2010 A-Day

CW Staff February 25, 2010

The annual A-Day Game will be televised live to a national audience by ESPN on April 17. A-Day is the 15th and final practice of the spring with kickoff from Bryant-Denny Stadium scheduled for 2 p.m. Admission...

Lennarth helps lead Tide to national prominence

CW Staff February 25, 2010

While growing up in Stockholm, Sweden, Camilla Lennarth never thought playing golf would take her anywhere. In fact, before she started playing golf at the age of 9, she didn’t even follow golf that...

Announcements for 2/23/2010

CW Staff February 24, 2010

Student photos needed for Capstone Creed Week display The Office of Student Involvement & Leadership is seeking student photograph submissions for a compilation of work to be featured during Capstone...

Fruits – fresh or not – are critical

CW Staff February 24, 2010

Everyone remembers the Five A Day campaign and that we are supposed to get five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has replaced the Five A Day program...

Announcements for 2/22/2010

CW Staff February 22, 2010

Fraternity, sorority hold bone marrow drive Pi Kappa Phi and Chi Omega will hold a bone marrow drive Wednesday in honor of Blaise and Madeline Finnegan. Blaise, a UA freshman, and Madeline, a freshman...