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Alabama football announces 2016 schedule

CW Staff October 29, 2015

Alabama football announced its 2016 football schedule on Thursday. The Crimson Tide will open the season in Arlington, Texas, for the second year in a row, and for the third time since 2012. The Sept....

Rage against the Machine

Rage against the Machine

CW Staff October 26, 2015

Editor’s note: Three greek-affiliated SGA Senators came to The Crimson White to discuss their interactions with The Machine. Their names have been changed for their protection. They are identified here...

Alabama moves up in latest major polls

CW Staff October 25, 2015

Alabama moved up one spot to be No. 7 in both the latest USA Today Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 Poll after the Crimson Tide's 19-14 victory over Tennessee. Ohio State and Baylor are at the top of...

GAMEDAY: Light 'em up

GAMEDAY: Light 'em up

Kayla Montgomery October 22, 2015

There was once a time when the biggest rivalry game on Alabama’s slate did not fall on the final week of the regular season. Instead of the Iron Bowl, fans eagerly awaited the third Saturday in October....

Four-star forward commits to Alabama

CW Staff October 21, 2015

Avery Johnson can recruit.Four-star forward Braxton Key verbally committed to the University of Alabama on Wednesday, according to Scout. Key chose Alabama over Texas, Vanderbilt and Kansas. According...

Alabama defensive backs split weekly honor

CW Staff October 20, 2015

A pair of Alabama defensive backs were honored by the Football Writers Association of America on Tuesday following Alabama's 41-23 victory over then No. 9 Texas A&M. Safety Eddie Jackson and cornerback...

Alabama recognizes nine players of the week

CW Staff October 19, 2015

The Crimson Tide coaching staff recognized nine players of the week following the team’s 41-23 victory over No. 9 Texas A&M.Two of the players, running back Derrick Henry and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick,...

The SEC recognizes a pair of Alabama players

CW Staff October 19, 2015

For the third consecutive week the SEC honored an Alabama player, but this week it selected two of them.On Monday, the league selected Derrick Henry to be the offensive player of the week for the third...

Alabama names seven players of the week

CW Staff October 12, 2015

The Alabama coaching staff named seven players of the after beating Arkansas 27-14 on Saturday.Linebacker Reggie Ragland, and defensive linemen Jarran Reed and A'Shawn Robinson represented the defense....

Ragland named SEC player of the week

CW Staff October 12, 2015

Linebacker Reggie Ragland was named the SEC defensive player of the week following his performance in Alabama's 27-14 victory over Arkansas. Ragland led the team in tackles for the fifth time this season...

Alabama sees more movement in polls

CW Staff October 11, 2015

There was a lot of movement in the polls following the latest weekend of college football, and the Crimson Tide's place was no exception. Alabama moved down two places in the AP Top 25 Poll to No.10 following...

Alabama announces 2015 Tide Tipoff

CW Staff October 9, 2015

The University of Alabama is bringing the "no flex zone" to Coleman Coliseum.The Crimson Tide men's and women's basketball teams will be introduced at the 2015 Tide Tipoff at Coleman Coliseum on Oct. 27...

GAMEDAY: Testing the water

GAMEDAY: Testing the water

Kayla Montgomery October 9, 2015

When Alabama prepared to travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the University of Georgia, pundits knew a storm was coming; they just slightly missed its course. For the first time in 72 games, Alabama...

Gameday reminders

CW Staff October 9, 2015

Alabama football kicks off against Arkansas on Saturday at 6 p.m. for its Homecoming gameFans attending the game might want to leave earlier than planned to avoid getting stuck in traffic around construction...

Two players earn honors from SEC

Two players earn honors from SEC

CW Staff October 5, 2015

The SEC recognized two Alabama players this week. Henry was named the SEC offensive player of week for the second time this season, and Calvin Ridley was named the SEC freshman player of the week. Running...

GAMEDAY: A different shade of red

GAMEDAY: A different shade of red

Kayla Montgomery October 1, 2015

McDonough, Georgia, doesn’t ring a bell to most people. A small blip on the map 30 minutes south of Atlanta on the mighty I-75, the sleepy suburb is right in the heart of Bulldog country, only a little...

Eleven players recognized by coaching staff

Eleven players recognized by coaching staff

CW Staff September 28, 2015

The Alabama coaching staff named 11 players of the week after the Crimson Tide beat Louisiana Monroe 34-0 on Saturday. Running back Kenyan Drake and wide receiver Calvin Ridley represented the offense....

Alabama drops to No. 13 in AP Poll

CW Staff September 27, 2015

Mirroring earlier action in the Coaches' Poll, Alabama dropped one spot to No. 13 in the Associated Poll, released on Sunday. The Crimson Tide defeated the University of Louisiana at Monroe on Saturday...

Gameday reminders for fans and students

CW Staff September 25, 2015

Alabama football kicks off against Louisiana Monroe on Saturday at 3 p.m.Fans attending the game might want to leave earlier than planned to avoid getting stuck in traffic around construction areas. Arriving...

Alabama drops to No. 12 in Coaches Poll

CW Staff September 20, 2015

After falling to Ole Miss in a 43-37 loss as Saturday night turned into Sunday morning, Alabama dropped to No. 12 in this weeks Amway Coaches Poll released on Sunday. Ole Miss moves from No. 11 to No....

Reminders for gameday

CW Staff September 18, 2015

The game Alabama fans have been waiting for is almost here, but before Alabama fans can watch the Crimson Tide try to avenge last season's loss they have to get there on time for the kickoff which is slated...

Alabama names seven players of the week

CW Staff September 14, 2015

Alabama recognized seven players of the week after its 37-10 victory over Middle Tennessee in the Crimson Tide's home opener. Running backs Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake represented the offense this week....

Alabama holds onto poll position

CW Staff September 13, 2015

Alabama retained its No. 2 ranking in the latest AP Top 25 Poll, but the rest of the SEC was not so fortunate.Less than a week after the SEC placed a record 10 teams in the AP Top 25 Poll, the conference...

Alabama volleyball falls to Saint Louis

Alabama volleyball falls to Saint Louis

Kayla Montgomery September 12, 2015

Amongst bellows of “one at a time,” and cheers by fans, the Alabama volleyball team battled to keep the lead in the fifth set. After fighting back to 15 all, a kill and an attack error decided Alabama’s...

Things to remember for Gameday

CW Staff September 11, 2015

Alabama football is back in Tuscaloosa to open the season against Middle Tennessee on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. CT. Fans attending the game might want to leave earlier than planned to avoid getting stuck...

CONTEST: Campus wide Pick 'Em - Week 2

CONTEST: Campus wide Pick 'Em – Week 2

CW Staff September 11, 2015

Compete against our staff experts for a chance to win movie tickets every week of the season! The student with the most wins will win movie tickets each week, and the overall winner will win a gift card...

What to do if you receive a suspicious email

CW Staff September 8, 2015

Multiple users have reported receiving a wave of suspicious emails on their University accounts.The Crimson White submitted a complaint to the UA Office of Information Technology's automated form, and...

Alabama names week one players of the week

Alabama names week one players of the week

CW Staff September 7, 2015

Alabama recognized eight players following the Crimson Tide's victory over Wisconsin last weekend. The three offensive players included running back Derrick Henry, tight end O.J. Howard and center Ryan...

GAMEDAY: Who's under center?

GAMEDAY: Who's under center?

Kayla Montgomery September 3, 2015

Anticipation ran rampant throughout Tuscaloosa on Nov. 30, 2014. Fans fueled by the thought of revenge against the Auburn Tigers filed into Bryant-Denny Stadium on the late fall Saturday, ready to see...

CONTEST: Campus wide football 'Pick'em'

CW Staff September 2, 2015

Compete against our staff experts for a chance to win movie tickets every week of the season! The student with the best winning percentage will win movie tickets each week, and the overall winner will...

Chancellor Witt to retire in August 2016

Peyton Shepard August 26, 2015

By Peyton Shepard | Print Managing EditorUniversity of Alabama System Chancellor Robert Witt announced his intention to retire next year, The Crimson White learned. UA System spokeswoman Kellee Reinhart...

McCarron to make NFL debut

CW Staff August 24, 2015

Former Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron is playing in his first NFL game tonight when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.McCarron's NFL debut was delayed due to nagging injuries, but...

Alabama players selected for ESPN all-SEC team

Alabama players selected for ESPN all-SEC team

CW Staff August 24, 2015

ESPN released its picks for the 2015 All-SEC team earlier today, and a few Alabama players made the cut.The Crimson Tide did not have any selections for the offensive team. On the defensive side of the...

Alabama volleyball team ranked 2nd in SEC

Alabama volleyball team ranked 2nd in SEC

CW Staff August 13, 2015

One day after receiving votes in the AVCA national preseason poll, the Alabama volleyball team has been ranked second in the SEC in the league's preseason coaches poll, according to a UA release. The...

Soccer to face Vanderbilt in exhibition game

CW Staff August 13, 2015

The Alabama soccer team will travel to Vanderbilt tonight to take on the Commodores at 6 p.m. in an exhibition game to open the 2015 season. The exhibition, the Crimson Tide's only one this season, will...

Alabama volleyball receives preseason votes

CW Staff August 12, 2015

Alabama volleyball received 24 points in the preseason AVCA Top 25 poll. The Crimson Tide is nine spots out of the top 25 and is one of five SEC teams in the poll.After receiving votes for the first time...

UA introduces new wireless network

Peyton Shepard August 4, 2015

University of Alabama students, faculty and staff can now access Wi-Fi on campus, and on 250 other U.S. campuses as well as hundreds more abroad, through eduroam, according to the UA Office of Information...

Former Alabama player Ken Stabler dies at 69

CW Staff July 9, 2015

Former Crimson Tide football player Ken Stabler died Wednesday night. His death comes as a result of complications from stage 4 colon cancer, which he has battled quietly since February 2015, according...

On The Twitterverse SEC Takeover

CW Staff July 1, 2015

On Monday, the Alabama Crimson Tide took over the SEC Network, featuring 12 notable Alabama games with the help of Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. An hour of original content, Built by Bama, also aired....

Durand assists in local tournament

Durand assists in local tournament

Kayla Montgomery July 1, 2015

As the Fourth of July holiday draws near, countless people will trade the boardroom for board shorts, dress shoes for water skis and office supplies for River Rats and Coppertone, preparing to spend the...

Event to raise money for 10-year-old

CW Staff April 21, 2015

T-town for Titus, an event raising money for Titus Wilkerson, will take place at the Green Bar on May 8. Ten-year-old Wilkerson was recently attacked by a pit bull on his way home from school, and the...

Spring Commencement dates set

CW Staff April 21, 2015

The end of the spring semester is always an exciting time for students at The University of Alabama. Feelings of anxiety, happiness and relief abound as students head off for their summer plans. For seniors...

Baseball splits doubleheader against Missouri

CW Staff April 19, 2015

Alabama baseball split a doubleheader with No. 14 Missouri on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson Tide claimed game one 6-0 but fell 5-3 in game two. Freshman Jake Walters pitched a career-high 7.0 scoreless...

​Softball wins weekend series over Auburn

CW Staff April 19, 2015

After beating the Tigers 6-0 on Friday, Alabama split a Saturday doubleheader against its in-state rival. Alabama opened Saturday’s doubleheader against Auburn winning 13-3 to clinch the series victory...

​Men's tennis falls in SEC Tournament

CW Staff April 19, 2015

Alabama men's tennis fell to Tennessee 4-3 in the second round of the SEC Tournament. The Volunteers took the doubles point and advanced to a 3-0 lead before the Crimson Tide rallied back to tie the match,...

​Beeler to deliver 'Last Lecture'

CW Staff April 19, 2015

John Beeler will lecture Wednesday on “Why History Matters” at the annual Last Lecture event. The lecture will be held in 159 Russell Hall at 7 p.m. The Last Lecture Series features a different UA...

​Arbor Day ceremony to take place Friday

CW Staff April 19, 2015

An Arbor Day ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Friday. The ceremony will take place on the north side of Woods Hall, which is the new home of a Japanese maple tree. The 25-year-old tree was moved...

​City to mark fourth tornado anniversary

CW Staff April 19, 2015

Next week marks the fourth anniversary of the April 27, 2011, tornado that swept through Tuscaloosa. The city will host several memorial events throughout this week. On Tuesday, Mayor Walter Maddox...

4/6/15 Briefs

CW Staff April 6, 2015

University Libraries offer computer software for low-vision usersDell desktop computers in Gorgas, Rodgers, Bruno, McLure and Hoole now have ZoomText 10 software, which allows users to adjust various settings...

Banking on Beers

Banking on Beers

Kayla Montgomery April 1, 2015

Lauren Beers is no stranger to teamwork.Growing up, her family could have occupied every fielding position on a baseball diamond, competed as a basketball team with members to spare and made up half of...