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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

UA leaves attendance policies up to departments, professors

Adrienne Burch November 28, 2012

Freshman Elizabeth Cook walks into her 8 a.m. chemistry class on a Friday morning to find about 20 percent of her classmates scattered across a barren auditorium. Cook, a chemical engineering major, said...

Pledgeship’s end affects each fraternity differently

Ashley Tripp November 28, 2012

It’s been more than a month since Assistant Dean of Students Lowell Davis announced the termination of pledgeship activities to Interfraternity Council presidents. “All investigations have been completed...

Spirit Points Initiative offers prizes for attending events

Ashanka Kumari November 27, 2012

Students have the opportunity to win a free semester of in-state tuition or one of 25 other prizes in SGA’s Crimson Spirit Points Initiative. Will Pylant, vice president for Student Affairs, said Crimson...

Will UA consider Gender-Neutral Housing?

Chandler Wright November 27, 2012

The University of Alabama has entered into discussions about implementing gender-neutral housing on campus after being prompted to do so by the LGBTQ-student group Spectrum. “Earlier this semester,...

Elementary students receive Thanksgiving Meals courtesy of SGA, Bama Dining initiative

Taylor Veazey November 27, 2012

More than 60 local school children piled pizza, nachos and cookies onto their plates in Burke Dining Hall Monday afternoon, compliments of University of Alabama students who donated a meal from their meal...

Alabama to receive $335 million from BP settlement

Mark Hammontree November 27, 2012

In a recent settlement over criminal charges regarding the 2010 oil spill, British Petroleum agreed to pay more than $4 billion over the next five years. “BP’s agreement with the U.S. Department of...

Dance Marathon group to raise funds at TCBY, Bama Mini Golf tonight

Alan Alexander November 27, 2012

Members of The University of Alabama Dance Marathon team will be hosting two fundraisers on Tuesday as part of their spirit night, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Children’s Miracle Network....

Students with diabetes face challenges as prevalence grows

Sarah Robinson November 27, 2012

As the diabetes rate in the state increases, more college students are stricken with the disease, facing challenges during their enrollment as they make lifestyle changes to manage their condition. According...

Alabama CrossFit club growing with muscles of members

Morgan Reames November 27, 2012

When John Hindy moved from Michigan to Tuscaloosa two years ago, he developed a passion for CrossFit and began searching for more people who shared the same interest. In January 2012, he, along with William...

Brave Soldier Challenge coming to Tuscaloosa in March

Alan Alexander November 26, 2012

Students eager for a physical challenge will have the chance to put their strength and endurance to the test this spring on a military-style obstacle course as part of the Brave Soldier Challenge. The...

Social media effective for PRSSA in relief program

Ashley Tripp November 26, 2012

A text message was all it took for Nicole Schimmel to understand the full extent of the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy in late October. Schimmel, a junior majoring in public relations at The University...

UA Rhodes Scholar finalists, though not chosen, learn from experience

Mazie Bryant November 26, 2012

Two University of Alabama students were chosen as finalists for the American Rhodes Scholarships this semester, and though neither was awarded the scholsarhip, both felt the process prepared them for their...