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We must do more to end discrimination

We must do more to end discrimination

Arielle Lipan, Managing Editor November 15, 2018
Within the Jewish community, the breaking of glass carries a heavy connotation that swings from polar ends. Originally a tradition at a wedding after the exchange of vows, on the night of Nov. 9, 1938, the breaking of glass had a vile purpose to drive out business owners and community members from their homes.
SENIOR COLUMN: Make a difference

SENIOR COLUMN: Make a difference

Elizabeth Elkin April 26, 2018

I was sent home from school my first day of junior year of high school. My crime was not loudly disrupting class; it was not fighting or throwing food or disrespecting my teachers. It was wearing a skirt....

College campuses breed drinking culture

College campuses breed drinking culture

Arielle Lipan April 23, 2018

Editor's note: Charlie's name has been changed for privacy reasons.  Before a date party freshman year, Charlie ate an early dinner, got ready, then started drinking before heading to a pregame. “I...

UA students make it to finals of SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

UA students make it to finals of SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Arielle Lipan March 23, 2018

UA students are finalists in more than 10 categories for the Society of Professional Journalists' Mark of Excellence Awards for collegiate journalists in Region 3.  Students working for the student publications...

UA president denounces another racist video

UA president denounces another racist video

Arielle Lipan March 21, 2018

On Wednesday afternoon, UA President Stuart Bell sent an email denouncing another recent viral video depicting a former student making racist comments.  In the email, Bell said that "discriminatory behavior...

UPDATED: Tornado watch issued for Tuscaloosa County

UPDATED: Tornado watch issued for Tuscaloosa County

Arielle Lipan March 19, 2018

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Tuscaloosa County until 11 p.m. Monday night.  The University will maintain normal operations for now, and if a warning is issued the North...

UA students from Florida send support back home

UA students from Florida send support back home

Arielle Lipan March 1, 2018

Two weeks after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Parkland, FL, UA students from Florida still feel the reverberations of the shots fired in their home state.  “I’m better about it now, but...

College-age "sugar babies" make cash, gifts for companionship

College-age “sugar babies” make cash, gifts for companionship

Elizabeth Elkin February 22, 2018

Names have been changed for the privacy and protection of sources. It was Jennifer’s first time meeting a man she’d met on SeekingArrangement. She’d liked his profile; it showed him in Africa surrounded...

Fifty Shades of Debate: Safe BDSM flourishes with open communication

Fifty Shades of Debate: Safe BDSM flourishes with open communication

Arielle Lipan February 22, 2018

Names have been changed for the privacy and protection of sources. Lounging with a glass of wine on a bed with black silken sheets and talking about BDSM, Kelly looked like she could be in the new “Fifty...

2018 SGA elections manual released

2018 SGA elections manual released

Arielle Lipan February 12, 2018

After a delay in the campaign season, the Elections Board released a new spring elections manual for 2018.  “People won’t be as confused this election,” said Ethan Fialkow, chair of the Elections...

UPDATED: One of two suspects in custody after off-campus robbery

UPDATED: One of two suspects in custody after off-campus robbery

Arielle Lipan February 6, 2018

According to an email from uanews, at 8 p.m. on Monday, two armed suspects attempted to rob one person and successfully burgled a separate apartment just off campus at 10th Ave. and 14th St.  Both of...

Revision of elections manual pushes spring election timeline back

Revision of elections manual pushes spring election timeline back

Arielle Lipan February 4, 2018

The UA administration requested the SGA Elections Board revise the current elections manual, delaying the spring election timeline according to an email from Chair of the Elections Board Ethan Fialkow....

President Casey Nelson sworn in to office: "Here goes nothing"

President Casey Nelson sworn in to office: “Here goes nothing”

Arielle Lipan January 23, 2018

Casey Nelson was sworn in as SGA president on Tuesday morning using the same Oath of Office and on the same Bible as the rest of this year's administration, but that's where the similarities ended.  Nelson...

SGA special election candidate list released day before election

SGA special election candidate list released day before election

Arielle Lipan January 23, 2018

The candidate list for the SGA special election being held on Tuesday wasn't released until Monday morning, the day before the election.  Ethan Fialkow, chair of the Elections Board, said the board released...

UA professor dies after contracting flu

UA professor dies after contracting flu

Arielle Lipan January 18, 2018

Last week, Professor John McDuffie, a part-time temporary instructor with the University in the chemistry department, died at home after contracting the flu. "He will be missed by those who knew him,"...

University delays operations Wednesday due to inclement weather

University delays operations Wednesday due to inclement weather

Arielle Lipan January 16, 2018

The University of Alabama will suspend campus operations until noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17 due to inclement weather.  Lakeside Dining Hall, Burke Dining Hall and Julia's in Tutwiler will remain open. ...

University suspends operations Tuesday

University suspends operations Tuesday

Arielle Lipan January 15, 2018

The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County will suspend operations Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to possible severe winter weather.  The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for 6...

UPDATED: Police pursuit ends at DCH, armed man confined to one area

UPDATED: Police pursuit ends at DCH, armed man confined to one area

Elizabeth Elkin August 30, 2017

The north end of the Druid City Hospital campus is on lockdown after a police pursuit led to the emergency entrance and a man put a gun to his head, according to Brad Fisher, corporate director of marketing...

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Elizabeth Elkin August 28, 2017

The Crimson White is entering its 124th academic year as the student news outlet of The University of Alabama. Each year has brought new challenges and incredible new stories to tell, and the many talented...

Bid Day activities delayed due to computer glitch

Elizabeth Elkin August 12, 2016

By Elizabeth Elkin | StaffBid Day activities have been moved back four hours on Saturday due to a computer glitch affecting today's final round of rush activities, according to Chris Bryant, interim director...

UA announces plan to increase minority inclusion in greek system

Elizabeth Elkin July 1, 2016

The University announced it has developed an action plan to promote inclusion in the recruitment process for greek life on Friday, July 1.A statement on the UA website said the plan clarifies expectations...

UPDATED: UA student tests positive for Zika virus

Elizabeth Elkin June 13, 2016

There are "confirmed cases" of Zika virus on the University of Alabama campus, according to an email sent to UA students and faculty involved in study abroad programs in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central...

Five years later: First responders, volunteers recount relief efforts

Five years later: First responders, volunteers recount relief efforts

Elizabeth Elkin April 27, 2016

She had called in sick to work. The warnings start. She receives calls from her workers, asking what to do. She tells them to go home and seek shelter.Outside her window, the sky darkens, the wind howls....

Alpha Apartments not on top

Alpha Apartments not on top

Elizabeth Elkin April 14, 2016

He groans in frustration as he stares at the smoking washing machine. He guesses he won’t be able to wash his clothes tonight. He turns the machine off and jumps back out of its way as water pours...

Friends, family, University mourn Zach Koch

Friends, family, University mourn Zach Koch

Elizabeth Elkin April 11, 2016

It is dark in a bar in downtown Tuscaloosa. Michael Tant is wearing a rugged-looking vest he had just bought. Zachary Koch, a friend of his, tells him he likes the vest. “How much do you want to pay...

Tuscaloosa area at risk for severe weather Thursday

Elizabeth Elkin March 23, 2016

The Tuscaloosa area will be under an elevated risk of severe weather Thursday, March 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuscaloosa could be at risk for tornadoes, damaging winds up to 70 mph and golf-ball-size hail.For...

Kay M. Palan named dean of Culverhouse College of Commerce

Elizabeth Elkin March 9, 2016

Kay M. Palan was named dean of the University's Culverhouse College of Commerce effective July 1, an email from the University read.Palan is currently dean of Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan...

Not a small problem

Not a small problem

Elizabeth Elkin March 7, 2016

Alex Golden, a sophomore majoring in elementary education, has to special order jeans because she’s so tall.“It’s one of my biggest problems,” she said. “Jeans are too short, dresses are too...

'No hard feelings': Dispatches from Caroline Morrison's campaign

'No hard feelings': Dispatches from Caroline Morrison's campaign

Arielle Lipan March 1, 2016

“No hard feelings.”SGA presidential candidate Caroline Morrison called fellow independent candidate Patrick Fitzgerald after receiving the news of both of their losses on Tuesday night.“It’s not...

Roth wins SGA presidency

Roth wins SGA presidency

Elizabeth Elkin March 1, 2016

Lillian Roth, a rising junior political science major from Montgomery, Alabama, was elected the next University of Alabama SGA president for the 2016-2017 term, read the unofficial elections results, emailed...

Forrest, if elected, wants to expand financial education

Forrest, if elected, wants to expand financial education

Arielle Lipan March 1, 2016

Q: What’s a quick rundown of your life story?A: So I’m a junior here at The University of Alabama. I’m actually from Columbia, Missouri, so out-of-stater and all that fun stuff. My sister is a freshman,...

Cerrina to use her on-campus experience if elected

Cerrina to use her on-campus experience if elected

Arielle Lipan March 1, 2016

Q: What’s a quick rundown of your life story?A: Well, I first heard about The University of Alabama my junior year of high school, and then it kind of dropped off my radar. I was thinking about other...

Fire damages buildings on 13th

Fire damages buildings on 13th

Elizabeth Elkin February 27, 2016

In the early hours of the morning on Feb. 27, a fire caused massive damage on 13th Street in Tuscaloosa.Katherine Battle, a senior majoring in psychology, said she lives near where the fire occurred, and...

Morrison wants SGA to support individuals, not just organizations if elected

Morrison wants SGA to support individuals, not just organizations if elected

Arielle Lipan February 24, 2016

Q: What’s a quick rundown of your life story?A: Well, I am a junior. I moved here from Birmingham, Alabama, and I’m the oldest of four. My little sister is a freshman here, so I loved the tide enough...

Strategic plan listening session feels anticlimactic

Strategic plan listening session feels anticlimactic

Arielle Lipan February 23, 2016

On Tuesday, attendees of the strategic plan listening session left with more anticipation than answers.Darrell Meyer, a consultant for KPS, the group that deals with the University’s Master Plan, led...

UPDATED: SGA presidential candidate releases controversial campaign video

UPDATED: SGA presidential candidate releases controversial campaign video

Elizabeth Elkin February 23, 2016

On Feb. 23, Caroline Morrison, SGA presidential candidate, posted a video to her campaign Facebook page. In the video, Morrison stated that she refused backing from the Machine and the Capstone Coalition.(function(d,...

Arts and Sciences Senate candidate calls for fair and ethical campaigning

Elizabeth Elkin February 23, 2016

Ross D’Entremont, College of Arts and Sciences Senate candidate, created a pledge asking SGA candidates to run an ethical, open and honest campaign centered around ideas, not intimidation. This followed...

My Olivetti will be buried with me: Remembering Harper Lee

My Olivetti will be buried with me: Remembering Harper Lee

Elizabeth Elkin February 22, 2016

Nelle Harper Lee sits at the podium in front of a crowd of 200 people. The photographer kneels down and points his camera, prepared to take a picture.Lee looks at him and stops talking to the audience....

Petitioners call for the University to rename Morgan Hall after Harper Lee

Petitioners call for the University to rename Morgan Hall after Harper Lee

Elizabeth Elkin February 19, 2016

A petition was created on Feb. 19 to rename Morgan Hall, The University of Alabama's Department of English building, to Lee Hall after Harper Lee, who was confirmed dead at age 89 earlier in the day.Morgan...

Let's talk about sex (or not): Alabama's sex ed falls short

Let's talk about sex (or not): Alabama's sex ed falls short

Elizabeth Elkin February 11, 2016

“Hey kids, I’m the AIDS guy.”Joshua Miller, a sophomore majoring in English and political science remembers this, above all else, as the meat of his sexual education program in high school. The AIDS...

Some dates cost more than money

Some dates cost more than money

Arielle Lipan February 11, 2016

With Valentine’s Day rounding the corner, singles and couples alike are worrying about what to do on this capitalistic, romantic holiday.This annual holiday has a long-standing tradition for romantic...

TPD releases statement regarding disciplinary actions in tasing incident

Elizabeth Elkin February 9, 2016

The Tuscaloosa Police Department posted a statement on their Facebook page stating one officer involved in the tasing incident on Nov. 8, 2015, Officer Sams, has received a written reprimand and remedial...

University president celebrates 60th anniversary of first black student accepted and enrolled

Elizabeth Elkin February 5, 2016

University President Stuart Bell sent an email to students, faculty and staff on Feb. 5, 2016, marking the 60th anniversary of the day the first black student was accepted and enrolled at the University.On...

Clery Act aids in reporting university crimes

Arielle Lipan February 1, 2016

In 1986, 19-year-old Jeanne Clery was raped and murdered in her dorm room at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the crime left people across the U.S. in outrage, permanently changing how...

Art ownership at the University remains unclear

Art ownership at the University remains unclear

Elizabeth Elkin January 21, 2016

After the tornado, the mangled remains of the man’s metal sculpture lay on the ground, a mile from where he last saw it. He found it, metal shards missing, pieces twisted, tree bark and rocks permanently...

Single vehicle crash on I-59, traffic rerouted to U.S. 11

Elizabeth Elkin December 6, 2015

An email from Reginal King, senior state trooper, said a single vehicle crash on I-59 near the 76 mile marker is blocking both northbound lanes.There is one confirmed fatality, the email read.The Alabama...

We Are Done creates petition to diversify Strategic Planning Committee

We Are Done creates petition to diversify Strategic Planning Committee

Elizabeth Elkin December 4, 2015

We Are Done created an online petition to diversify the Strategic Planning Committee at the University. The group claims the committee was created to increase inclusivity on campus but, the petition reads,...

Kentuck Art Center Returns to Original Building in Northport

Kentuck Art Center Returns to Original Building in Northport

Elizabeth Elkin December 3, 2015

Kentuck Art Center in Northport returned to its last location after a bat infestation and structural problems forced the center to relocate.After more than two years of renovations, the Kentuck Art Center...

President Bell announces members of Strategic Planning Council

Arielle Lipan December 1, 2015

University President Stuart Bell sent an email Tuesday morning announcing who will be on the Strategic Planning Council for the University. The council consists of 14 members of faculty, staff and students...

Man arrested in connection with string of robberies

Elizabeth Elkin November 25, 2015

Tuscaloosa Police Department investigators arrested Kaleb Quinn Caddell, 20, in connection with a series of robberies of Dollar General stores in the city of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa county and surrounding...

Woman missing after the 2011 tornado found healthy in Florida

Elizabeth Elkin November 25, 2015

Investigators found a woman who went missing in the April 27, 2011 tornado healthy in Florida, a press release from the Tuscaloosa Police Department confirmed.TPD investigators received information that...

Humane Society of the United States and Tuscaloosa County CrimeStoppers offer rewards for information on cat abuse video

Elizabeth Elkin November 20, 2015

An emailed release from Tuscaloosa Police Chief Steven Anderson said TPD is continuing to investigate the animal cruelty case in which a video of a man beating a cat was posted on the Internet and went...

UPDATED: We Are Done demands equality on campus

Elizabeth Elkin November 18, 2015

A group calling itself "We Are Done," which, according to its Facebook page, is a coalition of students and faculty concerned about racism and discrimination on campus, has released three demands of the...

University president announces implementation of diversity officer

Elizabeth Elkin November 18, 2015

Students received an email from the University today stating that University of Alabama President Stuart Bell announced today that he has directed the Strategic Planning Council to add a central diversity...

UA student charged with rape released on bail

UA student charged with rape released on bail

Arielle Lipan November 16, 2015

Taylor Force, 19, was charged with first-degree rape by Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide and has been referred to the University's Office of Student Conduct. According to a press release from Metro...

The Crimson White wins national championship

Arielle Lipan November 2, 2015

The Crimson White won the highest award in collegiate journalism for its 2014-15 run: the Pacemaker Award, given annually to the top collegiate newspapers in the nation.The Associated College Press and...

Local artist adds splash of color to community

Local artist adds splash of color to community

Elizabeth Elkin November 2, 2015

Caleb O’Connor began creating art as a child. His mother tells stories of him in elementary school doodling in class. Once, his teacher picked up one of his drawings and asked him who drew it. When Caleb...

Former Alabama player John Fulton starts GoFundMe for teammate's funeral costs

Elizabeth Elkin October 23, 2015

Former Alabama football player John Fulton launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $25,000 for Altee Tenpenny’s funeral costs. Tenpenny, another former Alabama player, died Tuesday in a car accident.“Although...

Repairing the beauty of art for heart's sake

Repairing the beauty of art for heart's sake

Elizabeth Elkin October 22, 2015

The tornado flew through the streets, leaving devastation and destruction in its wake. The woman had no basement, no place to hide. She and the dogs stood in the bathtub and waited for it to hit.A branch...

SGA implements wristband system for students seated in block seating

SGA implements wristband system for students seated in block seating

Arielle Lipan October 13, 2015

Starting Oct. 10, organizations must give out wristbands from the SGA to students who wish to sit in their organization’s seating. President Elliott Spillers and Dr. George Brown said in an email that...

Student arrested on rape charge

Elizabeth Elkin October 12, 2015

A University of Alabama student was arrested on a charge of rape after a weekend incident, the Crimson White has learned.  Jacob Norris, 20, has been placed on interim sanctions by the University, UA spokesman...

Next chancellor feels confident in his abilities

Next chancellor feels confident in his abilities

Arielle Lipan October 1, 2015

After being unanimously appointed as Chancellor Robert Witt’s successor for The University of Alabama System, Ray Hayes feels confident in his ability to do the job justice.“Everybody was kind of anxious...

Off-label drugs may help facilitate treatment

Off-label drugs may help facilitate treatment

Arielle Lipan October 1, 2015

Tears and snot dribbled down a one-year-old’s face as he tried to breathe through his swollen throat. Robert Bulloch wasn’t actually crying, but his cold made his little body puff up and leak like...

Bill Nye speaks on climate change and the importance of teaching evolution in schools

Bill Nye speaks on climate change and the importance of teaching evolution in schools

Elizabeth Elkin September 30, 2015

Students, faculty and fans flooded into The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Concert Hall Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Heads turned, eyes searched. An excited murmur travelled through the hall. ...

Sports Management Lecture series begins

Arielle Lipan September 23, 2015

At the first part of the Sports Management Lecture Series last Friday, Travis Tygart and Marty Lyons warned against doping in the sports industry, citing negative effects on the players, the sports and...

Status of block seats unclear

Elizabeth Elkin September 14, 2015

According to the SGA’s public Code of Laws and multiple SGA senate sources, the section of the Code of Laws cited by the SGA Judiciary in order to strike down the block seating chart never passed the...

Meet the family: SGA leaders talk office life

Meet the family: SGA leaders talk office life

Arielle Lipan September 10, 2015

At The University of Alabama, it’s important that the student body thinks of the SGA as a governing family - a family there to help with everything from new campus initiatives to cat troubles.President...

Student organizations selected for block seating

Arielle Lipan September 9, 2015

The new SGA student selection process using the Board of Governors has decided the seating placement of 42 organizations for the University's game days.Out of all of the organizations that applied, Alpha...

Tips for safe consumption

Tips for safe consumption

Elizabeth Elkin August 31, 2015

College campuses all across America deal with the issue of student alcohol consumption, and The University of Alabama is no exception. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s...

Bud Light Duo aims to create brand experience

Bud Light Duo aims to create brand experience

Arielle Lipan August 31, 2015

Rachael Chudoba and Blain Bradley met only five days ago on their first training trip as the Bud Light Duo for The University of Alabama. The two will work together as brand reps for Bud Light for the...

Terrible traffic: Tuscaloosa streets stay crowded

Terrible traffic: Tuscaloosa streets stay crowded

Arielle Lipan August 31, 2015

Anyone driving through a college town like Tuscaloosa knows the struggle of heavy traffic in small streets, but the roadways of Tuscaloosa have been more like slow-ways 
as of late.As dismal as the...

Representatives meet to discuss Student Organization Seating

Arielle Lipan August 31, 2015

The Ferg theatre was far from full this Sunday night for the mandatory Student Organization Seating meeting, which may work in favor of those who attended, since the cap this year is 40 organizations.Other...

UAPD to investigate a sexual assault

Elizabeth Elkin August 30, 2015

According to an emailed statement by the University of Alabama Police, a UA student reported a sexual assault to UAPD on Aug. 30 at 1:47 p.m.The student reported the assault occurred on Aug. 30 at 3:15...

Board of Governors to select organizations for block seating

Arielle Lipan August 27, 2015

As football season rushes around the corner, student organizations at The University of Alabama can apply for Student Organization Seating at the Crimson Tide’s home games through the SGA.This year,...

Student undergoing treatment for tuberculosis

Elizabeth Elkin August 24, 2015

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, a student enrolled during the spring 2015 semester is receiving treatment for tuberculosis.The treatment is not taking place in Alabama. According...

Child Development Resource to host conference

Child Development Resource to host conference

Arielle Lipan August 24, 2015

The University of Alabama’s Child Development Research Center is bringing the latest research on child development to anyone who’s interested at their first Early Learning Child Development Conference...

Alumnus develops food for restaurant chain

Alumnus develops food for restaurant chain

Elizabeth Elkin August 20, 2015

Ryan Joy has no typical workday. His only constant: cooking, and a lot of it.Joy, Senior Director of Research and Development at Checkers and Rally’s, grew up in the business.“My father was the first...

UA Theatre student remembered by peers

UA Theatre student remembered by peers

Elizabeth Elkin August 20, 2015

Friends, classmates and faculty agree Peyton Trueblood was, in one word, positive.“She was a ray of sunshine,” said Stacy Alley, assistant professor of musical theatre and dance. “Both as a person...

Upperclassmen advise freshmen on beginning the year

Upperclassmen advise freshmen on beginning the year

Arielle Lipan August 19, 2015

The beginning of the year is upon the student body at The University of Alabama, along with the new wave of freshmen. Here are a few tips and tricks for the new students, who have probably been hearing...

25 African American women among 2,261 who received bids in 2015 rush

25 African American women among 2,261 who received bids in 2015 rush

Arielle Lipan August 18, 2015

The University of Alabama’s new sorority recruitment tradition of being the largest in the nation continued this year for the sixth time in a row.The number of women who registered for recruitment this...

Alpha Phi chapter removes recruitment video after national criticism

Alpha Phi chapter removes recruitment video after national criticism

Elizabeth Elkin August 18, 2015

The University of Alabama’s Alpha Phi chapter deleted a recruitment video posted to YouTube after criticism that it objectifies women and is “racially and aesthetically homogenous.”The video gained...

Alumnus expands franchise

Alumnus expands franchise

Elizabeth Elkin June 17, 2015

Chris Thomas began working at Smoothie King the summer of his sophomore year at The University of Alabama. He worked there for three years and was involved in opening the store located inside the Student...

Some residents concerned by late-night towing

Some residents concerned by late-night towing

Elizabeth Elkin April 20, 2015

Some Tuscaloosa residents are worried there may be a predatory towing problem at a local apartment complex.Will Ledbetter, a junior, said he came out of a friend’s apartment at The Avenue one night recently...

Future of same-sex marriage remains uncertain in Alabama

Future of same-sex marriage remains uncertain in Alabama

Elizabeth Elkin April 20, 2015

Same-sex marriage has caused a serious debate in the state of Alabama over the last few months.According to a press release by the Human Rights Campaign, as of April 13, no counties in Alabama are issuing...

Students display research

Students display research

Elizabeth Elkin April 7, 2015

The University of Alabama hosted its annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference on Tuesday. Over 700 faculty members and students presented their research findings to judges and guests.“I’m...

The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award: Pam Parker

The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award: Pam Parker

Elizabeth Elkin April 1, 2015

Pam Parker received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for excellent character and service to humanity. She received an undergraduate degree in business and a masters and doctorate degree in education...

Same-sex alumni couple denies donations

Same-sex alumni couple denies donations

Elizabeth Elkin April 1, 2015

Clark West and Elliott Mitchell met at The University of Alabama and have been together ever since. They share a deep love for the University, have been active University donors and, like many University...

Nursing students go abroad

Nursing students go abroad

Arielle Lipan March 25, 2015

Adventurous nursing students who crave hands-on learning have an opportunity to explore this summer with The University of Alabama’s nursing service-learning program in Cambodia.This 10 day trip immerses...

Startup Weekend back in town

Startup Weekend back in town

Elizabeth Elkin March 24, 2015

Entrepreneurs will have the chance to collaborate on business ideas this weekend with the return of Startup 
Weekend Tuscaloosa.The 54-hour event, hosted by Pam Hill and the STEM Path to the MBA program,...

Spirit of Alabama Act raises debate among UA officers

Elizabeth Elkin March 12, 2015

A member of the Student Government Association’s Senate expressed concern about a column by an SGA executive published in The Crimson White last month. The column, written by Mackenzie Brown, discussed...

UA Alumni take business West

UA Alumni take business West

Elizabeth Elkin March 11, 2015

Two University of Alabama graduates have become part of the largest franchised moving company both in the United States and internationally, and they are currently part of the 
company’s expansion...

Travel safety should be a priority over spring break

Travel safety should be a priority over spring break

Elizabeth Elkin March 10, 2015

Next week is the week many students look forward to all semester: spring break. Many students will leave campus and travel all over the U.S. and the world.“I’m going to go to Nashville for a few days...

Grounds use policy complicates demonstrations

Grounds use policy complicates demonstrations

Elizabeth Elkin February 22, 2015

Any student organization that wishes to hold an event on campus, be it a speech, protest, demonstration or other, must comply with the University’s Grounds Use Policy. Concerns have been expressed in...

48 Alabama counties allow same-sex marriage

48 Alabama counties allow same-sex marriage

Elizabeth Elkin February 18, 2015

The number of counties in Alabama that are issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples 
is rising.As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Human Rights Campaign, 48 of 67 counties are issuing same-sex...

Leading Edge Institute inspires women to lead

Leading Edge Institute inspires women to lead

Elizabeth Elkin February 16, 2015

Leading Edge Institute is a nine-month program designed to prepare college-aged Alabama women to become leaders of the state.Two students at The University of Alabama will graduate from the institute at...

Cleveland to advocate for republican internships

Cleveland to advocate for republican internships

Arielle Lipan February 11, 2015

Michael Cleveland, a junior majoring in political science, is the current president of The University of Alabama College Republicans. Cleveland is from Oneonta, Alabama and has been involved with the...

'Gardens 2 schools' grows

'Gardens 2 schools' grows

Elizabeth Elkin February 1, 2015

Druid City Garden Project will expand its Gardens 2 Schools program to a new elementary school in the fall of 2015.The project uses gardens on school property to teach science, math and entrepreneurship...

UA band sees growth with new organization

UA band sees growth with new organization

Elizabeth Elkin January 28, 2015

The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences and School of Music created a new organization to support and promote the Million Dollar Band.The Million Dollar Band Association, Million Dollar...

University given national community service award

University given national community service award

Elizabeth Elkin January 25, 2015

The Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Education have named The University of Alabama to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction...

Tuscaloosa police precinct opens downtown

Tuscaloosa police precinct opens downtown

Elizabeth Elkin January 14, 2015

The Tuscaloosa Police Department opened a new precinct office in downtown Tuscaloosa Dec. 27 in order to spread its resources 
across Tuscaloosa.The precinct is located inside the Alvin P. DuPont Municipal...