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Linda Creek continues ed through LifeTrack

Linda Creek continues ed through LifeTrack

Matthew Wilson April 13, 2015

Linda Creek was planning to pursue a degree in special education at The University of Alabama when she was forced to drop out, get a job and take care of her family. Her mother was sick, 
and her father,...

​High schoolers participate in oratorical contest on campus

CW Staff March 29, 2015

Inner-city students from Huntsville gathered in Lloyd Hall Friday to partake in the Victory Through Voice oratorical contest.The contest, which was organized through the New College, showcased young speakers...

UA Revive members empower high schoolers

UA Revive members empower high schoolers

Lauren Lane March 24, 2015

The University of Alabama’s Revive Progress Association has made efforts to make voter registration more convenient for University of Alabama students, working with political organizations and by providing...

Student documentary addresses campus racial discrimination

Student documentary addresses campus racial discrimination

Noah Cannon February 18, 2015

Since enrolling as a student at The University of Alabama, Nichole Corbett’s perspective on racial discrimination has evolved greatly. Corbett, now a senior majoring in English and interdisciplinary...

New College senior hosts on-campus arts festival

New College senior hosts on-campus arts festival

Laura Testino November 19, 2014

The work of 18 artists will occupy the Canterbury Chapel lawn Thursday for “Creative Space: Art from the 
Crimson Heart.” The arts and crafts festival is a senior project by New College student Amelia...

New College students face individual paths

New College students face individual paths

Grace Golden November 5, 2014

New College was founded in 1971 to serve dedicated students whose ambitions don’t fit squarely into a specific major. The students, along with help from New College faculty advisers, create plans to...

New College professor earns literary award

New College professor earns literary award

Alessandra Delrose November 3, 2014

In two weeks, Ellen Spears, assistant professor in New College, will receive her Arthur J. Viseltear Prize for her recent book, “Baptized in PCBS: Race, Pollution and Justice in an All-American Town.”...

UA offers LGBTQ studies

Collin Burwinkel October 12, 2014

October marks the 21st anniversary of LGBTQ History Month, and National Coming Out Day celebrated its 27th anniversary Oct. 11. To encourage student interest in the LGBTQ community, one university now...

Sonic Frontiers returns with Dave Douglas

Sonic Frontiers returns with Dave Douglas

Laura Testino October 1, 2014

Sonic Frontiers, a New College initiative, will return for its fourth concert season Friday night by hosting musical guest Dave Douglas. The concert 
series features innovative musicians who may otherwise...

Lonam brings leadership to Mallet Assembly

Alana Norris September 14, 2014

As the Mallet Assembly begins another year at the Capstone, Terrance Lonam, a sophomore majoring in interdisciplinary studies, takes on the responsibility as the organization's leader. Lonam said his...

New College, old traditions

New College, old traditions

Jake Smith April 22, 2012

Maybe you don’t know anything about New College, and maybe you don’t care. Maybe you think it’s neat, but not for you. Maybe you think it’s a bunch of restless slackers hanging out and pretending...

New College is a real discipline

Sean Stalley November 14, 2011

While reading The Crimson White last Wednesday, I came upon an article by a student named Ross Owens titled, “Occupy movements pointless.” As I am one for the freedom of speech, and love to hear both...