Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Scale Back Alabama to host weigh-ins for obesity

Kyarra Harris • January 19, 2015

Scale Back Alabama, a free organization dedicated to lowering the obesity rate in the state, will be hosting weigh-ins at The University of Alabama this week.According to CBS News, Alabama is currently...

As body image issues grow in society, be aware of media’s influence

Samantha Romo • March 7, 2012

As spring break creeps up, parking at the Rec has rapidly become impossible. Girls around campus are cursing themselves over those extra calories as they tape pictures of swimsuit models on their refrigerators...

Being skinny is not the same as being healthy

Letter to the Editor • February 8, 2012

The countdown to spring break has begun! With thirty-one days and counting, a number of students are taking measures to reach their “beach body” physique. Diet and exercise are important; however,...

Key to weight loss: create a 'calorie deficiency' with workouts

Key to weight loss: create a ‘calorie deficiency’ with workouts

Tricia Vaughan • February 7, 2012

From running to swimming, cardio encompasses a variety of activities that get your heart pumping and your body producing buckets of sweat all while maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. I’m not writing...

Are artificial sweeteners safe?

CW Staff • April 6, 2010

An artificially sweetened version of just about every product you want to buy is available at the supermarket. You can buy artificially sweetened yogurt, soda, cookies, gum and Jell-O. Americans have...

Pulse: Avoid the weight loss fads and scams

CW Staff • February 9, 2010

Every so often, a new fad in weight loss rears its head in the media. Television viewers are constantly attacked by advertisements promising quick weight loss results. Consumers often have a difficult...