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A confident McCarron doesn’t need recognition to take command of the Tide’s offense

Marquavius Burnett August 30, 2012

When discussing key matchups and other important aspects of the Alabama versus Michigan game, quarterback AJ McCarron doesn’t make most people’s top five. The list, in no particular order, goes: Michigan...

Students look for ways to save money on textbooks

Adrienne Burch August 29, 2012

The average college student spends $655 a year on course materials, according to the recent OnCampus Research study by the National Association of College Stores. “Books are one of the largest expenses...

Students May Be at Higher Risk for West Nile Virus, Prevention Key

CW Staff August 29, 2012

By Adam Mills Contributing Writer University of Alabama students may run a higher risk of exposure to West Nile Virus than others due to increased time outdoors in times of heightened mosquito activity,...

Cookie shop thriving after UA dispute

Colby Leopard August 29, 2012

By Colby Leopard Contributing Writer Following an official apology from the University for sending a cease-and-desist order, Mary’s Cakes and Pastries has received verbal permission to continue using...

Southern Living ranks UA best tailgating school

The Crimson White RSS feed August 29, 2012

By Dana Woodruff Contributing Writer Dominating both on and off the field, The University of Alabama has earned many championship titles over the years. UA received another accolade from Southern Living...

UA students shocked by standing-room-only passes for season opener

Melissa Brown August 28, 2012

Eight hundred students were shocked Monday when they received standing-room-only passes for this Saturday’s season opener against Michigan. University of Alabama Athletics sold 1,600 student tickets...

Color Run comes to Tuscaloosa

Lauren Ferguson August 27, 2012

The Color Run, a 5k race self-proclaimed as the “Happiest 5k on the Planet,” announced it will be making a stop in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 6. The race, which has grown in popularity through word-of-mouth...

What does a W mean?

Allie Hulcher August 27, 2012

By Allie Hulcher Contributing Writer Wednesday is the last day for students to add or drop a class from their schedule with no consequences, but students have until mid-semester to withdraw with a W...

Online textbooks offer new solution to the price tag of higher education

Katherine Owen August 26, 2012

By Katherine Owen Staff Reporter In the midst of a nationwide conversation about the student debt crisis, students face another burden in achieving higher education: the price of college textbooks. ...

Students spend Saturday morning volunteering in the community

Colby Leopard August 26, 2012

Students across campus woke up early Saturday to volunteer throughout the Tuscaloosa community at Hands On Tuscaloosa’s third annual community service day. More than 200 students worked at seven locations...

Art exhibit comes to a close

Becky Robinson August 26, 2012

Wednesday is the last opportunity for students to see Aqueous, an art exhibit created and displayed by the summer Aqueous Media class, at the Ferguson Center Art Gallery. The exhibit opened with a reception...

OPINION: Initial UA experience proving to be quite foriegn

Lucy Cheseldine August 22, 2012

I had so many ideas of America before I arrived here. To me, it had almost become a caricature of itself – an untouchable one, at that. After endless stock portrayals in films, TV shows and literature,...