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Tide soccer set to start four game SEC road stretch

The Crimson White RSS feed September 25, 2012

By Billy Whyte Staff Reporter Following an uncharacteristic performance against Ole Miss, the Alabama women’s soccer team will look to get back on track as they face Vanderbilt this weekend to start...

Save workout clothes for workouts

The Crimson White RSS feed September 23, 2012

by Molly Cory The first thing I noticed when I stepped onto this campus for a visit last spring was the attire that seemed customary for most of the female students. Oversized T-shirt, Nike Tempo shorts,...

Babysitting programs open employment and volunteer opportunities

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Molly Olmstead Contributing Writer Students with a knack for taking care of kids can now apply to be a babysit through one of two new programs aiming to connect student parents with suitable keepers...

Ferg Post Office to Close in May

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker Contributing Writer The post office in the Ferguson Center will close in May, after the end of this academic year, and will be replaced by a University-run mail and packaging...

Volleyball Hosts Hampton Inn Bama Bash

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Mary Grace Showfety and Rebekah Dye CW Staff The Alabama volleyball team returns to Foster Auditorium this weekend to host the ninth annual Hampton Inn Bama Bash. Entering into the tournament with...

Alabama defense shuts down Michigan’s Robinson

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Marc Torrence Assistant Sports Editor The plan was simple heading into Alabama’s showdown with Michigan on Saturday: contain Michigan QB Denard Robinson and make him beat you through the air. Alabama...

RNC statements prove GOP stance on same-sex marriage outdated, out of touch

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Henry Downes Staff Columnist Last week’s Republican National Convention accomplished two things for conservatives: it allowed them to throw a pep rally for the long-presumptive nominee Mitt Romney,...

Saban, team not overlooking Kentucky Hilltoppers

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Zac Al-Khateeb Staff Reporter Despite Alabama’s dominant performance over the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, head coach Nick Saban is stressing to his team not to buy into the hype or look past the...

City to start enforcing tough texting law

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Adrienne Burch Staff Reporter Tuscaloosa police officers have given out the first warning tickets for texting while driving and will begin issuing normal tickets soon, according to Sgt. Brent Blankley,...

This season offers new shows worth watching

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Billy Whyte It’s always exciting when Fall rolls around the calendar each year; the weather gets cooler, Alabama starts its annual domination at football, and a new batch of exciting, mostly terrible,...

Offense leads the way in 3-0 win over Mercer

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Billy Whyte Staff Reporter The Alabama women’s soccer team continued its hot start to the season by defeating Mercer 3-0 to improve to 5-0 on Sunday. The Crimson Tide is usually considered a second...

The Crimson White RSS feed 2012-09-06 15:48:19

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

Guy Bailey, The University of Alabama’s new president, opened his first press conference at the helm of the University with six simple words.“It’s great to be back home,” he said.Bailey is returning...

Men’s Golf Team Ready for Season Opener

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By David Marshburn Contributing Writer The University of Alabama men’s golf team could only watch as the Texas Longhorns hoisted the NCAA men’s championship trophy back in June. After suffering a...

Tide faces its toughest test yet against Maryland

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

By Billy Whyte Staff Reporter The University of Alabama’s women’s soccer team, off to its best start in program history at 5-0, will look to finish with a perfect non-conference slate against Maryland...

Kentuck Art Center holds monthly Art Night

The Crimson White RSS feed September 6, 2012

Kentuck Art Center in Northport is kicking off September with a diverse Art Night line-up designed to celebrate and showcase art created through different mediums. This month’s Art Night will be held...

Stadium seating: students will face penalty if they skip game, SGA to release block seating map Friday

The Crimson White RSS feed September 5, 2012

The SGA will announce the map of where in Bryant-Denny student organizations will sit on Friday and release the results of the SGA’s reformed block seating plan. And while the student section is primed...

Babysitting programs open employment and volunteer opportunities

The Crimson White RSS feed September 5, 2012

Students with a knack for taking care of kids can now apply to be a babysit through one of two new programs aiming to connect student parents with suitable keepers for their children. The Graduate Parent...

Students volunteer for Democratic National Convention, represent state of Alabama

The Crimson White RSS feed September 5, 2012

Politicians, pundits and party members have converged in Charlotte, N.C., for this week’s Democratic National Convention, and six University of Alabama students made the trek to volunteer with the Alabama...

Language a harmony of culture

The Crimson White RSS feed September 4, 2012

By Lucy Cheseldine Staff Columnist Upon purchase of a post office box, naturally, one expects to receive letters. So, this week has been one of correspondence. From my grandparents, I received what you...

Tide women’s rugby season kicks off Friday

The Crimson White RSS feed September 4, 2012

By Charlie Potter Contributing Writer Alabama’s women’s rugby team kicks off its season this Friday against Western Kentucky and the team is looking to build off of the momentum it gained from last...

Dunkin Donuts opens in Lakeside

Dunkin Donuts opens in Lakeside

The Crimson White RSS feed September 4, 2012

By Alan Alexander Contributing Writer Bama Dining kicked off the fall semester with numerous new additions to on-campus dining hotspots, most notably adding a Dunkin Donuts to Lakeside Dining Hall. ...

Bama doesn’t study much according to Newsweek

The Crimson White RSS feed September 4, 2012

By Adam Mills and Kelsey Zokan CW Staff The University of Alabama was listed as the ninth “Least Rigorous” college in the nation, according to an August Newsweek and The Daily Beast ranking....

Ferg Post Office to Close in May

The Crimson White RSS feed September 3, 2012

By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker The post office in the Ferguson Center will close in May, after the end of this academic year, and will be replaced by a University-run mail and packaging center. A U.S. Postal...

Bama volleyball off to a hot start

Bama volleyball off to a hot start

The Crimson White RSS feed August 29, 2012

By Rebekah Dye Contributing Writer Alabama women’s volleyball is off to a hot start and will take its 3-1 record to North Carolina this weekend to compete in the Elon Phoenix Classic. The Tide...

Cars cause traffic headaches on campus

The Crimson White RSS feed August 29, 2012

By Ben Wires Having spent a number of years at the University, it’s become a yearly ritual of mine to open the pages of The CW and see at least one article on parking early in the semester. Just as...

Dallas students head home for away game

The Crimson White RSS feed August 29, 2012

By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker Contributing Writer The University of Alabama will open its football season in Arlington, Texas, against Michigan at the Dallas Cowboys stadium and while it may seem like an...

Southern Living ranks UA best tailgating school

The Crimson White RSS feed August 29, 2012

By Dana Woodruff Contributing Writer Dominating both on and off the field, The University of Alabama has earned many championship titles over the years. UA received another accolade from Southern Living...

Yeasayer brings fresh sounds to latest album

The Crimson White RSS feed August 28, 2012

By Amy Marino With the release of their third album last Tuesday, “Fragrant World,” Yeasayer has managed to recreate themselves, yet maintain their psychedelic electronic and Middle Eastern sound...

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater offers students discounted tickets

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater offers students discounted tickets

The Crimson White RSS feed August 28, 2012

The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater will be offering discounted tickets for UA students to five upcoming shows this fall. Students may purchase the tickets for $15 with proof of their student ID. The student...

“Hunger Games” not original idea

The Crimson White RSS feed August 27, 2012

By Dana Woodruff If you’ve paid any attention to the latest craze in dystopian fiction, you might have noticed that “The Hunger Games” has been all the rage. I mean, what’s not to love? You’ve...

COLUMN | Fashion tips for for Alabama Game Days

The Crimson White RSS feed August 27, 2012

By Becky Robinson Football season is right around the corner. And while that means tailgating, long lines outside of Bryant-Denny, tasty food and hopefully another BCS National Championship, it also means...

Acoustic Night features new singers, songwriters from around the country

The Crimson White RSS feed August 22, 2012

The Bama Theatre’s Acustic Night is designed to support new and upcoming singers and songwriters from around the country. This week the show will feature the artists Blaine Duncan, Some Dark Holler and...

Incoming freshmen required to buy unlimited meal plan

The Crimson White RSS feed August 22, 2012

By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker Contributing Writer For the first time, the University is requiring all incoming freshmen to purchase a $1,525 unlimited “All Access” meal plan. Kristina Hopton-Jones,...

Crimson Tide hold second scrimmage in the rain in Bryant-Denny

The Crimson White RSS feed August 21, 2012

Alabama held its second scrimmage of the fall in rainy conditions on Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium, taking a brief break to let some lightning pass, but otherwise getting a full workload in. Head Coach...