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All content by McKenzie Knight
A student signs up to join one of the many clubs offered at UA at Get On Board Day.

Finding your people: clubs anyone can join

At the University, students can get involved in a wide variety of clubs. From sports-centered clubs such as Crimson Chaos, to cultural affiliation or general recreation, there is something for everyone...

Culture Pick: The Culture Desk’s most anticipated summer movie picks

Culture Pick: The Culture Desk’s most anticipated summer movie picks

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer April 16, 2023

The summer is quickly approaching, and movie studios are working on projects to make your summer just that much more special. For casual viewing or continuations of your favorite franchises, here’s a...

Culture Pick: HBO’s “The Last of Us” leaves lasting impressions on viewers

Culture Pick: HBO’s “The Last of Us” leaves lasting impressions on viewers

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer April 16, 2023

Often, people will liken moments in their lives to scenes from a movie or television show, but only the cast and crew of HBO’s “The Last of Us” can say they spent 200 days inside a video game.  Based...

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UA Theatre brings Stephen Sondheim’s legacy to life with “Into the Woods”

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer April 12, 2023

If you want to get lost in fantastical woods, the UA Theatre and Dance Department’s spring musical offers you the perfect opportunity. The show opened in the Marian Gallaway Theatre in Rowand-Johnson...

FIRSTS | Episode 5

FIRSTS | Episode 5

Zara Morgan and McKenzie Knight April 9, 2023

Are you ready to hear some real talk about the college experience? The Crimson White Culture Desk would like to introduce you to the fifth episode of “Firsts,” presented by contributors McKenzie Knight...

FIRSTS | Episode 4

FIRSTS | Episode 4

McKenzie Knight and Zara Morgan March 19, 2023

Are you ready to hear some real talk about the college experience? The Crimson White’s culture desk would like to introduce you to the fourth episode of “Firsts,” presented by culture desk contributors...

Make the most of your college experience by applying to scholarships and contests at UA

Make the most of your college experience by applying to scholarships and contests at UA

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer March 1, 2023

College life can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing finances. Between tuition fees, textbooks, housing and daily expenses, it’s no secret that students face a lot of financial pressure....

Firsts | Episode 3

Firsts | Episode 3

Zara Morgan and McKenzie Knight February 22, 2023

Are you ready to hear some real talk about the college experience? The Crimson White’s culture desk would like to introduce you to the third episode of “Firsts,” presented by culture desk contributors...

 “Ten Blocks on the Camino Real” emphasizes the significance of the ‘other’

 “Ten Blocks on the Camino Real” emphasizes the significance of the ‘other’

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer February 15, 2023

The University of Alabama’s Theatre and Dance Department’s new show, “Ten Blocks on the Camino Real” opens on Feb. 15 and runs through Feb. 26. Directed by UA’s head of directing and stage management,...

Culture Pick: The Culture Desk’s Black History Month movie and TV picks

Culture Pick: The Culture Desk’s Black History Month movie and TV picks

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer February 12, 2023

February ushers in Black History Month, a period in which citizens of the United Kingdom, United States and Canada nationally celebrate Black history. Per the occasion, here’s a selection of movies that...

Firsts | Episode 2

Firsts | Episode 2

Zara Morgan and McKenzie Knight February 8, 2023

Are you ready to hear some real talk about the college experience? The Crimson White’s culture desk would like to introduce you to the second episode of “Firsts,” presented by culture desk contributors...

"Murder Ballad” stirs thoughts on the complexities of love

“Murder Ballad” stirs thoughts on the complexities of love

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer February 1, 2023

Passionate. Sensational. Tenacious. Sexy. These were all words used to describe the show by the cast and crew of “Murder Ballad.” It is being put on by The University of Alabama’s Theatre and Dance...

Firsts | Episode 1

Firsts | Episode 1

McKenzie Knight and Zara Morgan January 25, 2023

Are you ready to hear some real talk about the college experience? The Crimson White’s culture desk would like to introduce you to the very first episode of “Firsts,” presented by culture desk contributors...

Culture Pick: The Culture Desk's holiday movie picks 

Culture Pick: The Culture Desk’s holiday movie picks 

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer November 30, 2022

As students at The University of Alabama inch closer to the conclusion of the fall semester, many are looking for ways to destress before the highly eventful exam week. The Crimson White Culture Desk has...

Culture Pick: “Blonde” film does Marilyn Monroe little justice

Culture Pick: “Blonde” film does Marilyn Monroe little justice

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer November 16, 2022

As the 21st century has progressed, the emergence of the biographical motion picture, or biopic, film genre has paced evenly beside. The Nashville Film Institute defines a biopic as a movie that tells...

"Gloria" name tag with a QR code on it.

Preview: UA Theatre and Dance Department to put on “Gloria” starting Sept. 26

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer September 18, 2022

As students settle in after returning to the Capstone, The University of Alabama’s Theatre and Dance Department prepares to put on “Gloria,” a show that takes place in the office building of an affluent...