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The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
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Buy for RISE event attracts funds for special education

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2019
The Tuscaloosa RISE Center recently held its largest fundraiser with the goal of raising over $50,000 to fund the organization’s educational efforts and keeping the promise of never requiring money from the families they serve.
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IV treatment adds to the list of hangover cures

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2019
Popular cures for hangovers are continually changing as new treatments hit the market. IV treatments, popular in many large cities, have made their way to Tuscaloosa, and students are using them to their advantage.
Alabama’s checks and balances are broken

Alabama’s checks and balances are broken

Olivia Davis, Staff Columnist • August 7, 2019
Alabama is one of 44 states that allows line-item veto, the ability to delete specific sections of a bill that has been passed by the legislature. While many governors have this power, the U.S. president does not.
Decoding HB 498: What you need to know about Alabama’s new free speech bill 

Decoding HB 498: What you need to know about Alabama’s new free speech bill 

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer • July 16, 2019
As the state joins a nationwide push toward limiting free speech regulations, a new bill may change the way the University of Alabama handles controversial speakers on campus. 
Young Alabamians’ compete for mock government roles, scholarships

Young Alabamians’ compete for mock government roles, scholarships

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer • July 3, 2019
The University of Alabama has a unique opportunity to recruit motivated, hard-working young Alabama women through hosting the American Legion Auxiliary's Alabama Girls State, a week-long mock government program for high-performing high-schoolers possessing leadership qualities.
Starbucks’ new strawless lids are not a win for the environment

Starbucks’ new strawless lids are not a win for the environment

Olivia Davis, Staff Columnist • June 26, 2019
Instead of focusing on a form of plastic that is the least harmful, Starbucks and other companies should be looking into biodegradable options for all products.
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Michele Coley empowers the next generation of business owners

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer • June 20, 2019
Michele Coley, owner of a Tuscaloosa Allstate agency, shows that “finding your voice” in the chaotic business world can be the key to success