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The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
All content by Kayla Smith
Students concerned about local sales tax increase

Students concerned about local sales tax increase

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • April 18, 2019
The Tuscaloosa City Council has approved a 1% sales tax increase, and several students are concerned about the effects that the increase will have on students’ lives and the city.
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Senate passes amendment altering eligibility for graduate school senate

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • March 26, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed a constitutional amendment on March 21 that requires students running for graduate senate chairs to have received their bachelor's degree.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Maddox aims for post-grad retention

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2019
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox proposed a plan called “Elevate Tuscaloosa” to encourage students to stay in the city after they graduate. Though the Tuscaloosa City Council has voted against parts of the plan, Maddox still sees value in it.
CW/ Keely Brewer

Hollingsworth defeated in SGA election, still wants to ‘serve this university as a whole’

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • March 8, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) announced that Harrison Adams defeated Marquis Hollingsworth for the position of SGA president shortly before 8 p.m. on March 7.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Hollingsworth wants to give all students a voice in SGA

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • March 4, 2019
Marquis Hollingsworth, a junior majoring in general business, is running for Student Government Association president to represent all students on campus and incite a cultural change in SGA operations.
Senate installs FYC section in weekly SGA newsletter

Senate installs FYC section in weekly SGA newsletter

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed an act creating a First Year Council (FYC) portion of the weekly SGA newsletter at its meeting on Feb. 14.
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Senate authorizes changes in student organization seating for football games

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • February 9, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed a bill changing regulations for student organization seating for UA football games at a meeting on Feb. 8.
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Senate resolves to create SGA town hall forum

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • February 5, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed a resolution calling for the organization of “town hall-type forums” at its meeting on Jan. 31.
Senate strives to improve SGA information availability for student body

Senate strives to improve SGA information availability for student body

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • January 28, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed an act outlining the creation of an “Involvement” page on its website at its meeting on Jan. 24.
Senate seeks to extend Thanksgiving Break

Senate seeks to extend Thanksgiving Break

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • January 24, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed a resolution on Jan. 17 supporting a two-day extension to Thanksgiving break.
CW/ Lexi Link

Senate passes legislation promoting student health

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2018
Sen. Jason Rothfarb, a sophomore majoring in political science, and Vice President of Student Affairs Clay Martinson, a junior majoring in history, authored the act.
CW/ Grant Nicholls

Senate moves to modify First Year Council funding approval process

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2018
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate proposed a bill that would simplify the First Year Council’s funding approval process and moved to dismiss two long-time senators on Nov. 15.
CW/ Lexi Link

Senate motions to continue support of It’s On Us week and SAFE week

Kayla Smith, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2018
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate passed a resolution on Nov. 8 to show continued support of The University of Alabama’s It’s On Us week and SAFE week.