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Lill did: Lillian Roth elected SGA president for 2016-2017

Lill did: Lillian Roth elected SGA president for 2016-2017

Rebecca Rakowitz March 1, 2016

Chants of “Lill Will” filled the living room of Chi Omega Tuesday night after Lillian Roth, a sophomore majoring in political science and public relations, found out she won the SGA presidential election,...

Patrick Fitzgerald 'wouldn't have done anything differently' in SGA loss

Patrick Fitzgerald 'wouldn't have done anything differently' in SGA loss

Will Jones March 1, 2016

When news broke via Twitter that Lillian Roth had been elected SGA president, the large dining hall at Alpha Tau Omega fell silent. Multiple members of Patrick Fitzgerald’s campaign frantically grabbed...

Empowerment of women cannot exist within the Machine

Lindsay Macher February 29, 2016

Just last year I shared the Crimson White article asking sorority women why they continued voting for the Machine. It was a question I asked myself every day. Sorority women hold their own power and voices,...

UPDATED: SGA presidential candidate releases controversial campaign video

UPDATED: SGA presidential candidate releases controversial campaign video

Elizabeth Elkin February 23, 2016

On Feb. 23, Caroline Morrison, SGA presidential candidate, posted a video to her campaign Facebook page. In the video, Morrison stated that she refused backing from the Machine and the Capstone Coalition.(function(d,...

SGA senate to hear block seating constitutional amendment

Sean Landry February 16, 2016

SGA President Elliot Spillers will introduce a constitutional amendment to revise the block seating process at tonight's senate meeting.The bill, obtained by The Crimson White, would codify a 'board of...

Who will take UA's 2016 SGA?

Who will take UA's 2016 SGA?

Meghan Dorn January 28, 2016

What’s the thrill that keeps this campus buzzing after they put the National Championship trophy safely in its case? It’s the oncoming political showdown of student government elections, of course....

We Are Done hosts demonstration to promote change on campus

Nick Privitera November 19, 2015

 This morning, students with the We Are Done organization gathered in protest on campus at the Malone Hood Plaza and then marched to the steps of Gorgas library, where several students spoke at length...

UPDATED: We Are Done demands equality on campus

Elizabeth Elkin November 18, 2015

A group calling itself "We Are Done," which, according to its Facebook page, is a coalition of students and faculty concerned about racism and discrimination on campus, has released three demands of the...

Where is our administration?

Samantha Rudelich November 4, 2015

Among the mud-slinging and broken politics, my frustration with campus grows by the day. I find myself weary of this petty oligarchical approach, where the ones controlling campus lack honesty and refuse...

Why I'm leaving the Machine

Alex Smith October 26, 2015

“I wanted to call this special meeting tonight to inform you all that you are now a part of a select, secret group of senators. Take a look around. Get to know each others’ faces. Don’t tell anyone...

Rage against the Machine

Rage against the Machine

CW Staff October 26, 2015

Editor’s note: Three greek-affiliated SGA Senators came to The Crimson White to discuss their interactions with The Machine. Their names have been changed for their protection. They are identified here...

Lack of civic engagement undermines the democratic process

Kyle Simpson October 15, 2015

Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” This quote, in addition to being great material for your high school history teacher’s inspirational classroom posters, might...