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The Crimson White

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The University must acknowledge its own history, good and bad

Mark Hammontree October 19, 2014

The University of Alabama, like the state and region it’s located in, has a history almost as complex, confusing and, at many points, upsetting as the state’s constitution. Only the naïve would think...

Student desks vary in size throughout classrooms

Heather Buchanan September 1, 2014

On t he University of Alabama campus, desks vary in size and style from building to building, leaving some students without enough room to work. Britton Rogers, a senior majoring in history, has experience...

Schwab brings CIA to UA

Anne Lehmann September 1, 2014

Like many teachers, UA history professor Stephen Schwab brings an experienced and knowledgable background to his classroom. Schwabs, however, is more varied than most. Schwab attended Washington University...

Gorgas brings WWI to life

Gorgas brings WWI to life

Andrew laningram August 17, 2014

World War I is coming to The University of Alabama – minus the actual fighting and soldiers. Gorgas Library is housing a new art exhibit, Glimpses of the Great War, in honor of the war’s 100th anniversary....

Don’t worry, I’ll show myself out

John Davis April 22, 2012

There’s a poster in my room above my desk with a poem by Carl Sandburg written beneath an old army helmet. The helmet is partially buried in the ground, with a flower growing out of a rusted hole. The...

Sororities should look to history to be reminded of power in campus elections

Marina Roberts March 20, 2012

I have a story I'd like to share with the CW in response to the March 8th article titled “Women underrepresented, yet unsupportive in SGA politics.” I appreciated this article as a thoughtful and accurate...

Slash Pine Tour will take visitors through several Tuscaloosa landmarks

Slash Pine Tour will take visitors through several Tuscaloosa landmarks

Alex Cohen November 10, 2011

Members of the Tuscaloosa community are surrounded by history. But in our day-to-day activities, we tend to take that history for granted or, more often, ignore it.  That’s about to change. On Saturday,...

Finding the humanity in your Spring schedule

Nathan Proctor October 19, 2011

Part of the University’s general education requirement is that each student complete at least 12 hours of humanities, literature and fine arts courses combined. While none of the required hours must...

Past homecomings include elephants, conga lines

Past homecomings include elephants, conga lines

Heather Lightsey October 5, 2011

Since the University of Alabama held its first official homecoming game in 1920, it has become a celebration rich in tradition, much like the rest of the University. Now, the University is working on its...

Bama Theatre keeps tradition alive downtown

Bama Theatre keeps tradition alive downtown

Nathan Proctor September 11, 2011

Downtown Tuscaloosa first greeted the Bama Theatre in 1938 with a parade featuring The Million Dollar Band and a procession of Disney mascots. Displayed proudly overhead was a banner that read “Alabama’s...

Tide rediscovering rich tradition

Tide rediscovering rich tradition

Marquavius Burnett March 1, 2011

Just like most sports at the University of Alabama, the men’s basketball team has a rich tradition and a storied history. Since the 1970s, the Alabama men’s basketball team has been one of the top...

Alabama author to discuss state history

Ashley Chaffin February 1, 2011

Alabama author Wayne Greenhaw will be on campus tonight to discuss his newest book, “Fighting the Devil in Dixie: How Civil Rights Activists Took on the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama.” The lecture will...