Skip to Main Content
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

SGA campaigning kicks off with debate

SGA campaigning kicks off with debate

William Evans March 1, 2010

The first SGA Executive Candidate Debate was held Sunday at the Bryant Conference Center. The debate featured nine contenders, five of whom are unopposed. Kelly Corr, running for executive secretary;...

UA professor develops emissions-limiting product

William Evans March 1, 2010

Marcus Ashford, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has developed a product capable of curbing tailpipe emissions from vehicles. Rick Swatloski, licensing associate for the office of technology...

Fraternity to get new house

Hannah Mask March 1, 2010

Plans for a new house for Alpha Tau Omega are underway, and construction will begin pending the University’s Board of Trustees’ approval. Gentry McCreary, director of greek affairs, said the current...

Cason Award recognizes southern journalist

Jessica Cheek March 1, 2010

The College of Communication and Information Sciences will present this year’s Clarence Cason Award to nationally syndicated columnist and author Rheta Grimsley Johnson March 9 at a dinner held in her...

Event raises awareness for financial aid

CW Staff March 1, 2010

by Clara Goode The University held its annual financial aid awareness day event Friday. The UA financial aid office has been working to provide students with information on financial aid through this...

Robert Witt, seven years on

Alan Blinder March 1, 2010

At the end of the third floor hallway of the President’s Mansion, a square table sits next to a window with a view of Denny Chimes. One February afternoon, UA President Robert Witt stood next to the...

Value of close reading discussed

Amanda Sams February 26, 2010

One of the most valuable skills a student can take away from their formal education is the ability to learn, as Jane Gallop, distinguished professor of English and comparative literature at the University...

Senate meets to discuss resolutions

Will Tucker February 26, 2010

The SGA Senate convened a brief meeting Thursday night with only two resolutions and one bill on the agenda. The meeting, however, did not lack significant proposals. Senator Amanda Reyes’ proposal,...

Creed week starts on place Monday, continue through rest of the week

Drew Taylor February 26, 2010

The Capstone Creed, a statement of values listed for students to abide by while attending the University, will be the primary focus of a series of events next week making up Capstone Creed Week. This...

Student exhibit features Black Belt residents

Mari Johnson February 26, 2010

Sometimes misconceptions can be the deal breaker in the extent of a person’s success, but two UA juniors believe otherwise. The Honors College is displaying a photojournalism exhibit by Marshall Houston,...

Blood and bone marrow drive honors UA freshman

Eryn Phillips February 25, 2010

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Chi Omega sorority held a bone marrow registry and blood drive Wednesday in honor of Blaise, a UA freshman, and Madeline Finnegan, siblings who have both been diagnosed with...

Honor society deadlines approaching

Hannah Mask February 25, 2010

The Pinnacle Non-Traditional Honor Society is accepting applications through March 1, according to a UA news release. To apply, undergraduate students must be juniors at least 25 years old and have a...