All content by Jacob Ritondo
![Try these beginner-friendly video games at your next gathering](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VideoGames_SWest-1200x800.png)
Try these beginner-friendly video games at your next gathering
Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor
• July 24, 2024
![The newly renovated Tuomey Hall is the location of the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8917_David_Gray-1200x800.jpg)
Applications for inaugural cohort of Shelby Scholars program to close Monday
Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor
• July 12, 2024
![Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles (pictured center) watches from the bench.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/66CC01FB-CBCA-49F8-912E-D11D281D4C76-1200x798.jpg)
Former UA basketball player Darius Miles returns to court; bond hearing delayed again
Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor
• June 19, 2024
![The Tuscaloosa Police Department operates a joint precinct with The University of Alabama Police Department on the Strip.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CNS_8633-1200x800.jpg)
Starting June 15, Alabama drivers can get ticketed for holding phone while driving
Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor
• June 12, 2024
![Nick Tolbert poses with family at graduation while holding a file containing information about the Ellen Tolbert Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
Pictured from left to right are Kelly Tolbert (uncle), Evan Tolbert (father), Sally Peacock (fiance), Nick Tolbert, Trent Tolbert (brother), Linda Bales (maternal grandmother) and Nancy Tolbert (paternal grandmother).](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-6.jpg)
UA graduate creates cancer memorial scholarship in honor of late mother
Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor
• June 5, 2024
![Tuscaloosans enjoy live music at the summer 2023 Live at the Plaza concert series.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Six-local-bands-students-wont-want-to-miss-Natalie-Teat-1200x800.jpeg)
Six local bands students should know
Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor
• May 31, 2024
![A student charged with hazing during recruitment at Sigma Alpha Epsilon in August has received youthful offender status.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RWT_0002-1200x800.jpg)
Youthful offender status granted to UA student accused of hazing at SAE
Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor
• May 21, 2024
![Second bond hearing set for former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles in capital murder case](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DLG_7669-1200x825.jpeg)
Second bond hearing set for former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles in capital murder case
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• April 24, 2024
![UA professor pleads not guilty to possession of content depicting sexual abuse of minors](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/james-crank-1200x902.jpg)
UA professor pleads not guilty to possession of content depicting sexual abuse of minors
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• April 17, 2024
![Students demonstrate against SB 129 on Wednesday outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PHOTO-e1709875525897-1080x1200.jpeg)
“I see hatred in this”: SB 129 passes in state House
Jacob Ritondo and Ethan Henry
• March 8, 2024
![A “Vote Here” sign found outside of the UA Recreation Center.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MicrosoftTeams-image_19-1200x900.jpg)
Students take to the polls on Super Tuesday
Elijah Doomes and Jacob Ritondo
• March 6, 2024
![Diversity increases among UA STEM majors](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/gradcap2-1200x800.png)
Diversity increases among UA STEM majors
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• February 28, 2024
![Photo courtesy of the SGA](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lucas-Weldon.png)
Q&A with uncontested VP for financial affairs candidate Lucas Weldon
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• February 21, 2024
![4 Republican primary candidates take the stage in Tuscaloosa](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ELM_0002.jpeg)
4 Republican primary candidates take the stage in Tuscaloosa
Jacob Ritondo and Ethan Henry
• December 7, 2023
![Joyce Alexander named next dean of the College of Education](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Dr.-Joyce-Alexander-6-scaled-1-900x1200.jpg)
Joyce Alexander named next dean of the College of Education
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• November 17, 2023
![CW / David Gray](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/021222___0042-1200x789.jpeg)
Darius Miles’ motion for immunity denied; case likely to go to trial
Jacob Ritondo and Ethan Henry
• October 27, 2023
![Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (#3) preparing for a tackle against Texas on Sep. 9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RWT_2470-2.jpeg)
Campus responds to Bama fans’ slurs and racist language at Texas game
Ethan Henry and Jacob Ritondo
• September 13, 2023
![Student organizations honor the victims of 9/11](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Teat_0724-2-1.jpeg)
Student organizations honor the victims of 9/11
Ethan Henry and Jacob Ritondo
• September 11, 2023
![The SGA Senate held a special session on Monday to confirm four positions.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MicrosoftTeams-image_1.png.jpg)
SGA Senate confirms appointment of 3 new officials
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• August 30, 2023
![The Cherokee Language Class will meet at B.B. Comer Hall](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_9132.jpeg)
UA addition of Cherokee language class dependent on student interest
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• August 27, 2023
![A member of the City Council previously suggested closing bars earlier to address public safety concerns.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_8617.jpeg)
Bar closing time debate — and confusion surrounding it — heating up in Tuscaloosa
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• August 2, 2023
![Cars parked by Presidents Hall located at Woods Quad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_8615.jpeg)
Campus parking tickets taking the leap to the internet this fall
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• July 26, 2023
![The Office of Research and Economic Development is houses within The Rose Administration Building which is located on University Boulevard.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_7782.jpeg)
University starts search for new vice president for research and economic development
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• July 5, 2023
![Sid McDonald Hall, located on University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa, is The University of Alabama System’s headquarters.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_7598-900x600.jpeg)
UA System schools freeze in-state student tuition for 2023-24 academic year
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• June 21, 2023
![he Central Alabama Pride PrideFest on June 11 at Linn Park in Birmingham, Ala.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_4568-900x695.jpeg)
Central Alabama Pride hosts LGBTQ+ Pride Fest in Birmingham
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• June 14, 2023
![Alabama men’s basketball team at the SEC Tournament on March 11 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/8181_David_Gray-900x600.jpeg)
Kai Spears sues New York Times for falsely reporting he was at January shooting
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• June 7, 2023
![Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles (#2) during a game against Memphis on Dec 13 in Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (CW File)](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/darius-900x619.jpeg)
Darius Miles denied bond again during Wednesday hearing
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• May 24, 2023
![A view of the front of the Phi Mu house, the sorority which Shelby Rose, a woman featured in the documentary, is in.(CW/ Natalie Teat)](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/phi-mu-900x632.jpeg)
‘Bama Rush’ documentary released on Max
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• May 23, 2023
![The Capstone College of Nursing building on University Boulevard. (CW/ Natalie Teat)](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_3669-900x600.jpeg)
University welcomes new deans to several colleges
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• May 11, 2023
![Shooting at Evolve Tuscaloosa injures one, almost catches UA student in crossfire](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/news-in-brief.png)
Shooting at Evolve Tuscaloosa injures one, almost catches UA student in crossfire
Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor
• May 5, 2023
![SGA “spiritual wellness” day excludes non-Judeo-Christian religions](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FB141F6B-1E54-4B10-8C1B-FB8B561E179C-900x501.png)
SGA “spiritual wellness” day excludes non-Judeo-Christian religions
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• April 19, 2023
![University Programs holds “Bama’s Got Talent” talent show in Student Center](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/version1uuidF96309CF-DEEF-4483-818D-7415AD8B7E32modecompatiblenoloc0.jpeg-892x900.jpg)
University Programs holds “Bama’s Got Talent” talent show in Student Center
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• April 2, 2023
![University DEI ignoring Native Americans, Native students say](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RWT_0008-900x600.jpg)
University DEI ignoring Native Americans, Native students say
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• March 29, 2023
![University named “Tree Campus USA” by Arbor Day Foundation for eighth consecutive year](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/StroudDSC_0022-900x600.jpg)
University named “Tree Campus USA” by Arbor Day Foundation for eighth consecutive year
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• March 19, 2023
![SGA releases unofficial results for spring 2023 elections](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/electionresults_1.png)
SGA releases unofficial results for spring 2023 elections
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• March 1, 2023
![See how executive candidates have engaged with DEI this election cycle](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_8758-900x600.jpg)
See how executive candidates have engaged with DEI this election cycle
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• February 28, 2023
![Candidates for president and executive vice president face off in debates](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_8833-900x600.jpg)
Candidates for president and executive vice president face off in debates
Alex Gravlee and Jacob Ritondo
• February 27, 2023
![Fire breaks out at UA Student Center Friday, causing building to be evacuated for 30 minutes](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-19-at-7.31.36-PM-900x565.png)
Fire breaks out at UA Student Center Friday, causing building to be evacuated for 30 minutes
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• February 19, 2023
![Five campus frats found hazing during fall 2022 – the most since spring 2021](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_5328-900x601.jpg)
Five campus frats found hazing during fall 2022 – the most since spring 2021
Jacob Ritondo, Race and Identity Reporter
• February 18, 2023
![Students divided on merit of LSAT requirements in law school admissions](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Morgan_Gray-1376-900x599.jpg)
Students divided on merit of LSAT requirements in law school admissions
Maven Navarro and Jacob Ritondo
• January 25, 2023
![AKA invites UA students to ditch New Year’s resolutions, embrace “vision boards”](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/image-2-675x900.jpeg)
AKA invites UA students to ditch New Year’s resolutions, embrace “vision boards”
Jacob Ritondo, Contributing Writer
• January 18, 2023
![Members of Greek chapters participate in discussion on DEI, which was moderated by Yechiel Peterson and William Skull of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/35ECEADE-4D5C-40E7-BAB3-51F02BF90CDF-900x675.jpg)
APA, IFC and NPHC come together to talk DEI in Greek life
Jacob Ritondo, Contributing Writer
• November 9, 2022
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