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Nelson: 0 of 6 alcohol poisonings greek

Stephen N. Dethrage October 10, 2012

Editor's Note: The Crimson White received the following message at 1:33 p.m. Thursday from University spokeswoman Cathy Andreen. The statement corrects Nelson's previous statement, saying instead that...

OPINION: Stick it to the man, stick to the little guy: Why La Lola Loca is disappointing

Mackenzie Brown October 10, 2012

In Monday’s issue of The Crimson White, Bama Dining advertised a new food truck, called La Lola Loca, on the Quad in front of Graves Hall. Out of curiosity, I decided to give it a try. I had a Loca...

SGA offers $200,000 in FAC funding

Melissa Brown October 9, 2012

Student organizations that are short on cash can apply for some of the $200,000 set aside for organizations by the Student Government Association’s Financial Affairs Committee. Andy Koonce, vice president...

Groups join to spread suicide awareness on campus

Angie Bartelt October 9, 2012

In the United States, a person dies by committing suicide every 13.7 minutes, which adds up to over 38,000 lives claimed every year, according to The American Foundations for Suicide Prevention. This public...

Younger generation to live 5 years fewer

Morgan Reames October 9, 2012

Although the prevalence of gyms and workout classes has increased over the past few decades, more Americans are leading sedentary lives than ever before. In “Designed to Move,” a report backed by...

Student dies in dirt-biking accident

Ashley Tripp October 9, 2012

University of Alabama student, friend, boyfriend, brother and son died Monday after a dirt biking accident in Tupelo, Miss., while visiting family over the weekend. Jonathan Brown, 20, was a resident...

Freshman anthropology class researches UA student behavior

Margaret Wilbourne October 9, 2012

While many students think of Lakeside Dining as an all-day food buffet, a small group of freshmen see it as an observation room. These anomalies belong to the one-hour credit, Freshman Learning Community...

Study abroad helps students compete globally

Lindsee Gentry October 9, 2012

A recent emphasis on study abroad by The University of Alabama and employers suggests the experience may be more valuable than previously acknowledged – an investment in a student’s future as opposed...

Transition to Tuscaloosa means more training for freshman runner

Jasmine Cannon October 8, 2012

One runner is working on becoming a freshmen sensation. First year Alabama cross country runner Robbie Farnham-Rose is making the transition from standout junior athlete in Great Britain to full-time...

RISE leaders go to Russia for disabled music outreach

Morgan Taylor October 8, 2012

Educators from the University ’s RISE program and the UA School of Music visted the Prospectiva Center in St. Petersburg, Russia last week to work with children with disabilities. The group also worked...

Anonymous letter calls for overhaul of greek life

CW Staff October 8, 2012

An email claiming to be sent on behalf of fraternity and sorority pledges at The University of Alabama warned Greek Affairs director Kathleen Gillan last month that pledgeship should be reformed or unwanted...

UA Summersell Center to give southern history book award

Katherine Langner October 2, 2012

The University of Alabama’s Frances S. Summersell Center for the Study of the South will be giving out a newly created award to an author who, it claims, exemplifies the best account of southern history....