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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Meet your 2010 Court

Amanda Sams October 14, 2010

The 2010 University of Alabama Homecoming Court is composed of five girls who are fairly well-known, involved on campus and academically strong, according to Erica Floyd, SGA homecoming director. Each...

Students discuss race’s role in HC elections

Katherine Martin October 14, 2010

It’s been 24 years since Deidra Chestang, the last successful minority candidate, was elected as the University’s Homecoming Queen. Before Chestang, Terry Points became Alabama’s first black Queen...

Bonfire undergoes changes to ensure safety

William Evans October 14, 2010

One Homecoming tradition at the Capstone has burned brightly for decades. The Homecoming bonfire will be ignited on the Quad Friday after the conclusion of the Pep Rally at 7 p.m., said Robert Pugh, director...

Homecoming Committee works to boost student, alumnus involvement

Ethan Summers October 14, 2010

Even with the emphasis that is put on Homecoming week, some students are curious about how much students truly care about Homecoming itself. However, for some University alumni, Homecoming has a different...

Alumni, professors remember Homecoming

Taylor Holland October 14, 2010

Students often think of Homecoming as being about the week’s biggest football matchup and the crowning of a Queen. To many UA alumni, however, Homecoming is about so much more. “I walk and look around...

The circumstance behind the pomp

Brittney Knox October 14, 2010

During Homecoming week, sorority houses are filled with young women singing and dancing as they work diligently on pomping for their annual direction contest.  There are many different traditions of...

Annual concerts united campus

CW Staff October 14, 2010

Over the years, the University has brought several excellent musical talents to perform for the student body on Homecoming week. Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson, Blues Traveler, Chris Daughtry,...

Homecoming tradition rich at SEC schools

Jennie Kushner October 14, 2010

Homecoming is a tradition at any SEC school, but the particulars of the rituals differ and make each school unique. University of Mississippi, Auburn University and University of Georgia students illustrate...

Prothro joins ranks of Homecoming Grand Marshals

Jordan Bannister October 14, 2010

Former University of Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Prothro has been named Grand Marshal of the Crimson Tide 2010 Homecoming game against Ole Miss on Saturday. Prothro is one of the most well-known football...

Homecoming games full of classics

Tony Tsoukalas October 14, 2010

Homecoming tradition at the Capstone has been an important part of the fall football schedule since the 1920s. The first Alabama Homecoming was held on Nov. 11, 1920, two years after World War I ended....

The stories behind homecoming traditions

Brittney Knox October 14, 2010

During Homecoming week around campus, sorority houses are filled with young women singing and dancing as they work diligently on pomping for their annual direction contest.  There are many different...

Homecoming concerts: Then and now

Homecoming concerts: Then and now

Karissa Bursch October 14, 2010

What usually makes a good celebration? Something that celebrates legacy and tradition? Friends, food, competition, large sporting events? Sure. However, another important part of that celebration is music....