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Elections Board clears Roth again, issues clarifications for Hunter campaign

Will Jones March 3, 2017

The Elections Board released its fourth violations report on Friday, once again clearing Lillian Roth and issuing clarification for Jared Hunter. According to the report, SGA President Lillian Roth did...

SGA recap. The Crimson White.

Senate talks OB-GYNs, commencement speeches and the Intercultural Diversity Center

Will Jones March 3, 2017

For 15 minutes, the rigors and busy schedules of an SGA campaign came to a halt for some. Senate met Thursday night to discusses three resolutions, dealing with OB-GYNs, commencement speeches at graduation...

A life worth recognizing: The story of Emma Henderson

A life worth recognizing: The story of Emma Henderson

Will Jones March 2, 2017

At the height of the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1960s, people across the country marched for equality and freedom. Among the freedoms they marched for was the right to vote for African-American...

Your guide to the SGA Executive positions on the March 7 ballot

Your guide to the SGA Executive positions on the March 7 ballot

Will Jones March 1, 2017

The 2017-2018 Student Government Association elections are rapidly approaching. On March 7, students will have the opportunity to vote for candidates for a variety of offices. From the SGA president to...

SGA recap. The Crimson White.

Senate discusses proxy rules, confirms Jeff Burnstine as SGA treasurer

Will Jones February 24, 2017

Senate's session Thursday night consisted of discussion of one bill which would change proxy rules in the Senate.A proxy is an individual who acts as a substitute for a senator who could not attend a particular...

SGA recap. The Crimson White.

Senate discusses sexual assault and Intercultural Diversity center

Will Jones February 17, 2017

The Student Government Association's Senate meeting Thursday night consisted of a discussion of various pieces of legislation, including sexual assault and the Intercultural Diversity Center.One piece...

SGA President Lillian Roth to seek re-election

SGA President Lillian Roth to seek re-election

Will Jones February 14, 2017

SGA President Lillian Roth will seek re-election, possibly without the support of the Machine, according to two senior Roth administration officials. The Machine is a select coalition of UA fraternities...

FYC Chief of Staff position discussed at latest meeting

FYC Chief of Staff position discussed at latest meeting

Will Jones November 2, 2016

During its latest meeting, First Year Council passed a resolution creating the FYC chief of staff position and discussed mental health awareness. The chief of staff would assist in doing tasks like distributing...

FYC discusses community forums and mental health

FYC discusses community forums and mental health

Will Jones October 26, 2016

First Year Council convened on Tuesday night and discussed two resolutions. One dealt with community forums in the residence halls of FYC councilors and the other focused on "reformation of mental health...

#Bamasits protest continues after threats and derogatory remarks

#Bamasits protest continues after threats and derogatory remarks

Will Jones October 25, 2016

While the National Anthem was played during Alabama's football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, the group #bamasits continued their protest of racial injustice across the country.The group's members...

Elections Board, Senate Oversight, rules and regulations, discussed at latest meeting

Elections Board, Senate Oversight, rules and regulations, discussed at latest meeting

Will Jones October 21, 2016

Senate heard pieces of legislation dealing with the Elections Board, Senate Oversight Committee and rules and regulations of the Senate, during Thursday night's Senate session. The meeting began with...

First Year Council discusses FYC forums for community housing during latest meeting

First Year Council discusses FYC forums for community housing during latest meeting

Will Jones October 19, 2016

First year Council met Tuesday night and discussed a single piece of legislation. This legislation focused on "encouraging FYC housing community forums" according to the resolution's title.FYC discussed...

Senate discusses cyber security, SGA grants of power and other topics

Senate discusses cyber security, SGA grants of power and other topics

Will Jones October 14, 2016

During Thursday's Senate meeting, resolutions dealing with cyber security on campus, following the SGA grants of power and other issues were discussed. At the meeting, Senate Chief of Staff Michael...

Q&A with Speaker of the Senate Lance McCaskey: New Senate governing document

Q&A with Speaker of the Senate Lance McCaskey: New Senate governing document

Will Jones October 13, 2016

During last Thursday's Senate meeting, Speaker of the Senate Lance McCaskey, a junior majoring in economics, and Senate Chief of Staff Michael Cervino introduced a 34-page bill to create separate standing...

UA SGA hosts 7th Annual "Out of Darkness Walk"

UA SGA hosts 7th Annual “Out of Darkness Walk”

Will Jones October 10, 2016

Roughly 1,300 students, local residents and others gathered outside the Ferguson Student Center on Sunday for the seventh annual Out of Darkness Walk. Performed annually by the American Foundation for...

Senate discusses racism on campus, town halls, Senate rules and regulations and others

Senate discusses racism on campus, town halls, Senate rules and regulations and others

Will Jones October 7, 2016

At the latest Senate meeting, 11 pieces of legislation were discussed that included resolutions supporting a town hall meeting, condemning racism and intolerance at the University, a bill creating "a new...

Alabama Ticket Exchange post results in derogatory remarks and threats against students

Alabama Ticket Exchange post results in derogatory remarks and threats against students

Will Jones October 6, 2016

A UA student was suspended after peaceful protest turned to threats of violence stemming from the ongoing conflict over symbolic demonstrations surrounding the national anthem.During Alabama's homecoming...

FYC elects committee chairs and discusses ideas at third meeting of the year

FYC elects committee chairs and discusses ideas at third meeting of the year

Will Jones October 5, 2016

The First Year Council held its first meeting with Jay Little presiding as president. The meeting was the group's third of the year, and most of the time consisted of committee meetings.The meeting began...

Capstone Coalition holds first ever open forum

Capstone Coalition holds first ever open forum

Will Jones October 4, 2016

The Capstone Coalition held its first ever open forum on Monday night. The Coalition is a group of students who essentially function as a political party, backing political candidates, working on policy...

Four Senators removed from office, FAC eligibility requirements discussed during Senate meeting

Four Senators removed from office, FAC eligibility requirements discussed during Senate meeting

Will Jones September 30, 2016

Senate met Thursday to discuss matters of old business, including FAC eligibility requirements, Senate transparency and other items. The meeting began with Sam Baker alerting the Senate about four new...

BREAKING: Constitutional convention resolution fails to meet necessary voter threshold

BREAKING: Constitutional convention resolution fails to meet necessary voter threshold

Will Jones September 27, 2016

On Tuesday, voters named Rob Grady as the latest senator for the graduate school and voted against the constitutional convention resolution.In order to pass, the resolution to create a constitutional...

With new information and methods, college students can work to prevent STDs

Will Jones September 27, 2016

College students now, more than ever, have the ability to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Largely due to new prevention methods and greater access to health information, young adults...

Senate discusses styrofoam usage, FAC eligibility requirements, operating budgets

Senate discusses styrofoam usage, FAC eligibility requirements, operating budgets

Will Jones September 23, 2016

Senate met on Thursday to discuss over ten pieces of legislation. This included legislation about suicide prevention training, Financial Affairs Committee eligibility requirements, the SGA's operating...

SGA senator's bill would allow students to voice concerns

SGA senator's bill would allow students to voice concerns

Will Jones September 21, 2016

Students feeling voiceless in the SGA legislative process might have an avenue to be heard. Lita Waggoner, a junior majoring in public health, introduced a bill to rewrite chapter 604.4 of the SGA Code...

FYC confirmed, constitutional convention resolution passes in first FYC meeting

FYC confirmed, constitutional convention resolution passes in first FYC meeting

Will Jones September 14, 2016

The Senate met for a special session Tuesday evening for the purpose of confirming the 65 nominees for First Year Council. The meeting began with FYC nominees crowding around the outskirts of the Ferguson...

Contracts pose no roadblock to SGA Open Textbooks bill

Contracts pose no roadblock to SGA Open Textbooks bill

Will Jones August 31, 2016

After multiple questions were raised regarding an open textbooks proposal at Thursday’s Senate meeting, one issue has been resolved – University officials have indicated that there are no contractual...

The University of Alabama's Administration: explained

The University of Alabama's Administration: explained

Will Jones August 30, 2016

The University of Alabama is huge – not only in size, but in population. With over 36,000 students and counting, the number of students on campus is only getting larger. Size and the nature of the institution...

Senate discusses open textbooks, caucus regulations

Senate discusses open textbooks, caucus regulations

Will Jones August 26, 2016

While many other students were walking across campus for Get on Board Day, the SGA Senate convened on Thursday night to discuss caucus regulations, "Open Textbooks" and a congratulatory resolution for...

Get on Board Day to feature campus organizations

Get on Board Day to feature campus organizations

Will Jones August 24, 2016

Get on Board Day gives students the opportunity to explore various honor societies and organizations on campus, and find a way to get involved. Ashley Cofield, the coordinator of student involvement, said...

Around the World at UA

Around the World at UA

Will Jones August 23, 2016

WHO: The Capstone International CenterWHAT: Around the World at UAWHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.WHERE: Crimson Promenade in front of B.B. Comer HallMegan Wagner, the coordinator for...

Uber returns to Tuscaloosa

Uber returns to Tuscaloosa

Will Jones August 17, 2016

The wait is over: Uber will resume operations in Tuscaloosa on Thursday.Beginning Thursday, Aug. 18, University students will be able to request an UberX, which is a vehicle that typically holds up to...

UA alum carries flag at Olympic opening ceremony

Will Jones August 6, 2016

One of the biggest honors an athlete can have is qualifying for the Olympic Games. An even bigger honor, however, is that athlete being a flag bearer for their country at the Olympic's opening ceremony....

One arrest in burglary at Tuscaloosa gun store

Will Jones July 20, 2016

While two suspects are still at large, one man has been arrested in connection with the burglary that occurred at a Tuscaloosa gun shop last week.Last week, burglars were caught on camera stealing more...

Bill to promote security for law enforcement introduced in Congress

Will Jones July 20, 2016

Rep. Ted Poe of Texas has introduced a bill to "Back the Blue," which would increase federal penalties on those who kill, assault or plan violence against law enforcement officers.Poe introduced the act...

Uber and Tuscaloosa reach an agreement

Will Jones June 22, 2016

A deal has been reached between the City of Tuscaloosa and Uber that will allow the ride-sharing service to return to town. News of the deal was published by The Tuscaloosa News on Monday.According to...

UA film wins big at 20th American Black Film Festival

UA film wins big at 20th American Black Film Festival

Will Jones June 22, 2016

Seth Panitch, a theatre professor at the University, won the grand jury prize for best film at the 20th American Black Film Festival. Panitch received the prize on Sunday, following the five day film festival.Panitch's...

Obama reaffirms refugee pledge on World Refugee Day

Will Jones June 22, 2016

President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry reaffirmed their pledge to continue accepting refugees from Middle Eastern countries. The two reasserted the promise on June 20 in commemoration of World...

UA Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

UA Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

Will Jones June 17, 2016

The University's Board of Trustees has approved a tuition increase for UA students, as well as students of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For in-state residents, tuition at UA will increase...

A light in the dark: UA vigil held to honor victims of massacre

A light in the dark: UA vigil held to honor victims of massacre

Will Jones June 15, 2016

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, the lives of many changed forever in Orlando, Florida. More than 300 people went to Pulse, a gay nightclub, that night. Forty-nine of them never went home.Near...

Visual changes made to MyBama

Will Jones June 10, 2016

If you log on to your MyBama account you'll notice the site has been completely transformed. The new version of MyBama went live on May 21 and features, mostly, cosmetic changes. Andrew Richardson, who...

Mike Hubbard found guilty on 12 of 23 counts

Will Jones June 10, 2016

Mike Hubbard will no longer be known as "Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives." Henceforth, he will always be known as the former Speaker of the House.According to a June 10 al.com article,...

Alabama Girls State on campus this week

Will Jones June 8, 2016

Alabama Girls State, which is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, is held every summer and allows rising high school seniors to create and participate in mock city, county and state governments....

University warns students of email, phone scams

Will Jones June 7, 2016

The University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) sent UA students an email on June 7 warning them of an extortion email scheme, as well as a phone scam that could affect students and faculty. According...

Road construction continues on University Boulevard

Road construction continues on University Boulevard

Will Jones June 2, 2016

Throughout the summer there will be road construction on and around the UA campus. According to an email sent to students on May 23, the construction will include University Boulevard west of the strip...

Tuscaloosa adds storm shelters following April 27 tornado

Tuscaloosa adds storm shelters following April 27 tornado

Will Jones April 27, 2016

When the tornado swept through Tuscaloosa in April of 2011, the University and the city each had the same number of public storm shelters for students and residents: zero. “At the time of the tornado,...

University Libraries and Writing Center host Great Campus Write-In

University Libraries and Writing Center host Great Campus Write-In

Will Jones April 16, 2016

University Libraries in conjunction with the Writing Center hosted the first ever Great Campus Write-In on Friday, April 15.The event took place on the first floor of Gorgas Library from 1-4 p.m. with...

UA organizations shine light on sexual assault

UA organizations shine light on sexual assault

Will Jones April 14, 2016

People, publications and organizations across campus have come together throughout the year to address the nationwide problem of sexual assault. With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the University...

Some students disagree with laundry costs

Will Jones April 11, 2016

Every UA student must pay the price for their dirty laundry.Laundry costs can add another burden on top of rising tuition rates and other expenses. Bridgette Davis, a freshman majoring in history education,...

Center for Academic Success to give exam preparation workshop

Center for Academic Success to give exam preparation workshop

Will Jones April 5, 2016

WHAT: Preparing for Final Exams WorkshopWHEN: Tuesday April 12, 4-5 p.m.WHERE: 230 Osband Hall, across the street from Foster AuditoriumWHY: Dr. Richard Livingston, assistant director of the Center for...

International Communications Club to host former UA international student

Will Jones March 29, 2016

WHAT: The International Communications ClubWHEN: Wednesday March 30, at 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Reese-Phifer Hall, room 104A.WHY: The International Communications Club was created in January, and met for the...

Students', Congress's opinions divided on SCOTUS nomination

Students', Congress's opinions divided on SCOTUS nomination

Will Jones March 25, 2016

The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia added madness to an already bizarre election cycle. Scalia, an esteemed conservative jurist appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1986, was widely respected by...

Run UA takes home top times for Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon

Will Jones March 9, 2016

Beginning August 2015, members of Run UA started training for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon. After extensive preparation and hundreds of miles logged, 22 members of the group traveled to New Orleans,...

Patrick Fitzgerald 'wouldn't have done anything differently' in SGA loss

Patrick Fitzgerald 'wouldn't have done anything differently' in SGA loss

Will Jones March 1, 2016

When news broke via Twitter that Lillian Roth had been elected SGA president, the large dining hall at Alpha Tau Omega fell silent. Multiple members of Patrick Fitzgerald’s campaign frantically grabbed...

SGA Q&A: Alli Selman highlights homelessness, sexual assault as key issues

Will Jones February 29, 2016

Alli Selman is running for vice president of external affairs. SGA elections will be March 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on MyBama.CW: To begin with, can you give me a quick rundown of your life story?AS: My...

Leake plans for campus unification if elected

Will Jones February 26, 2016

Q: Can you give me a quick rundown of your life story?A: All right, so, like I said I'm currently a junior from Lexington, Illinois. I'm studying double major in management information systems and finance....

Smith wants to inspire empathy, create veterans' priority if elected

Smith wants to inspire empathy, create veterans' priority if elected

Will Jones February 26, 2016

Q: Can you give me a quick rundown of your life story?A: So, I am a – my name is Alex Smith, and I'm from Huntsville, Alabama, majoring in political science.  I came to The University of Alabama because...

Norman, if elected, plans to promote diverse opinions

Norman, if elected, plans to promote diverse opinions

Will Jones February 24, 2016

Q: Can you give me a quick run down of your life story?A: Well, okay. I will start with my name. My name is Shelby Delana Norman. I am a junior. I am majoring in Political Science and I am on the...

Roth wants SGA to be less concerned about party affiliations, focused on opportunities if elected

Roth wants SGA to be less concerned about party affiliations, focused on opportunities if elected

Will Jones February 24, 2016

Q: Can you give me a quick rundown of your life story?A: Yeah. So, I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, where I went to both public and private high schools. I was selected to represent my high school...

Fitzgerald, if elected, wants to stabilize, engage SGA

Fitzgerald, if elected, wants to stabilize, engage SGA

Will Jones February 23, 2016

Q: Can you give me a quick run down of your life story?A: Sure. I was raised in the small town of Harvest, Alabama, outside of Huntsville, and there in Harvest when I came down – we moved from St....

Honors College town hall debates statewide bill to allow concealed carry on college campuses

Will Jones February 16, 2016

Monday night, students and adults crowded in the forum room in the Ferguson Student Center to hear a diverse panel discuss the topic of concealed carry on campus for The University of Alabama Honors...

Bill proposes amendment to Constitution of Alabama allowing state to have lottery

Bill proposes amendment to Constitution of Alabama allowing state to have lottery

Will Jones February 15, 2016

The 2016 session of the Alabama state legislature began Monday, Feb. 8. There were numerous pre-filed pieces of legislation, however, one in particular stood out to some: SB19. The bill, authored by...

University to host Brussels Sprouts Challenge as part of West Alabama Heart Walk

Will Jones February 11, 2016

WHAT: The University’s College of Community Health Sciences will host the Brussels Sprouts Challenge as a part of this year's American Heart Association’s West Alabama Heart Walk for the second year...

Students take advantage of business career fair

Will Jones February 10, 2016

On Wednesday afternoon, the College of Commerce & Business Administration hosted Connect 2016. The event was a Sales and Marketing Career Fair that is hosted biannually by the UA Sales Program.Students...

UA Feminist Caucus hosts bake sale

UA Feminist Caucus hosts bake sale

Will Jones February 3, 2016

The Feminist Caucus at The University of Alabama held a bake sale Wednesday afternoon in the Ferguson Student Center. The sale featured a plethora of colorful cupcakes, cookies and brownies, with three...