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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

Multicultural greeks aim for diversity

Sydney Holtzclaw September 15, 2010

Twenty-six percent of the University’s undergraduate students are involved in one of the 48 greek organizations on campus, according to the Office of Greek Affairs. While this may be considered common...

Lt. gov. candidate Ivey looks to control spending

Ethan Summers September 15, 2010

Kay Ivey, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, came to Tuscaloosa on Wednesday with a message of self-control for the state of Alabama. She and other candidates came to Tuscaloosa to meet...

UA professors do anemone research

Anna Kate Delevan September 15, 2010

Matthew Jenny, assistant professor of biological science at the University, and his partner, Ann Tarrant, from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, will begin research on the effects...

New cell phone security system works to keep students safe

Melissa Brown September 15, 2010

The University of Alabama Police Department and the Student Government Association have entered the digital age this semester with the start of a new cell phone security program. Rave Guardian, which...

New teleforum a success

Ethan Summers September 15, 2010

The University now boasts a teleforum, a newly tested tool used to communicate with the student body. The teleforum, a kind of call-in radio show tailored to students, is focused on specific events. The...

Fundraiser aims to help former UA star

Taylor Holland September 15, 2010

The undergraduate members of the Omega Phi Psi fraternity are doing all they can to help former Alabama basketball player Mikhail Torrance with his recovery from a coma. Torrance, who was in the fraternity...

Trustees to review building projects

Haley Herfurth September 15, 2010

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees will meet Friday to review plans for several building projects affecting the UA campus and to vote on the approval of more than $6 million in scholarships....

Debate arrives at UA

Debate arrives at UA

Taylor Holland September 15, 2010

The University is offering students who did not receive tickets to Thursday’s gubernatorial debate an alternative so they can still witness the event. The Student Government Association and the Ferguson...

CrimsonRide sees increased daily ridership

CrimsonRide sees increased daily ridership

Taylor Holland September 15, 2010

Many UA students and staff have found it difficult to find a seat on the CrimsonRide during certain hours of the day. “There are some days when I feel like a canned sardine on the buses,” said Kenny...

McElroy aids in FocusFirst program

McElroy aids in FocusFirst program

Amanda Sams September 15, 2010

Some people may have been surprised to find Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy holding a grinning child on his lap the Wednesday morning before the Duke game. The athlete sat in a faded cinder block...

The Opinions Page, in my opinion

Wesley Vaughn September 14, 2010

During the dead week of last semester, this very newspaper transformed as a slew of new editors took over, eager to erase the memory of last year’s lackluster product. The changes so far have been impressive:...

Wireless Internet comes to The Strip

William Evans September 14, 2010

The Strip, known for its energetic nightlife, will acquire an academic dimension to its existence for the next two years. The University and the Technology Council of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce...