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Alabama fourth-most obese state, students strive for healthy lifestyle

Alabama fourth-most obese state, students strive for healthy lifestyle

Mazie Bryant August 28, 2012

Alabama is packing on the pounds, according to an analysis released Aug. 13 that weighed the state in as the fourth-most obese state in the country. The study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Understanding Alabama’s ‘new’ offense

Marc Torrence August 28, 2012

New Alabama offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier won’t change much from Alabama’s methodical, wear-you-down attack, but that doesn’t mean things will be exactly the same as they were under Jim McElwain....

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...

Tide focused on “staying on their feet” against Michigan

Tide focused on “staying on their feet” against Michigan

Marquavius Burnett August 27, 2012

During the team’s first day of game week preparation, the Alabama players and head coach Nick Saban raved about the play of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson. Saban went as far as to compare him to...

Jesse Williams ready for breakout year

Jesse Williams ready for breakout year

Marc Torrence August 27, 2012

Jesse Williams did something this summer that a lot of college students take for granted — he went home. It doesn’t sound like much, but for the native of Brisbane, Australia, the return to his stomping...

Pinterest, economy inspire new trend in shopping

Pinterest, economy inspire new trend in shopping

Courtney Stinson August 27, 2012

With the popularity of websites like Etsy and Pinterest rising and instability the only constant in the economy, what was once labeled “old” and “used” is becoming “vintage” and “thrifted.”...

Alabama holds third-lowest credit card debt in nation, students frugal as well

Alabama holds third-lowest credit card debt in nation, students frugal as well

Eric Yaron August 26, 2012

The state of Alabama holds the third lowest average credit card debt for cardholders in the nation, with only Louisiana and Mississippi retaining lower balances. The average Alabamian debtor owes only...

Former Tide standout Eryk Anders falls in Tuscaloosa MMA debut

Former Tide standout Eryk Anders falls in Tuscaloosa MMA debut

Aldo Amato August 26, 2012

Once considered one of the premier pass rushers on the 2009 BCS National Championship team, Eryk Anders is still delivering the big hits, only this time, it’s in the cage. It had been years since he...

UA students face challenges, enjoy benefits of Tuscaloosa food service employment

UA students face challenges, enjoy benefits of Tuscaloosa food service employment

Jordan Cissell August 26, 2012

By Jordan Cissell Staff Reporter Though most college students spend the first few weeks back at school collecting textbooks, supplies and class syllabi, many students add timecards and tips to that...

Crimson Tide dominates in 4-0 win over UAB

Crimson Tide dominates in 4-0 win over UAB

Billy Whyte August 26, 2012

After scoring only three goals on 45 shots in their first two games, the Alabama women’s soccer team offense finally caught fire in a 4-0 win over UAB to improve to 3-0 on the season. “It was an important...

New York artist brings work to on-campus gallery

New York artist brings work to on-campus gallery

Abbey Crain August 23, 2012

A New York artist will exhibit his drawings and paintings in Sarah Moody Gallery of Art beginning Aug. 23 and will speak about his artistic transformation on Sept. 5 in 205 Gorgas Library. “I’ve been...

Nelly ready to 'turn it up' as headliner for Costa’s Greekfest

Nelly ready to ‘turn it up’ as headliner for Costa’s Greekfest

Deanne Winslett August 23, 2012

Five years ago, two fraternity members named Billy Bailey and Nathan McMullan set out to bridge the divide within the greek communities. Their mission to hold an event that would bring all the members...