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Other than the flaky glass shards still littering the asphalt, Scott Tukey said it was hard to tell anything even happened. However, upon closer inspection, one can notice the shiny new stretch of guardrail along Interstate 20/59 where Stephen Catanzaro's car left the road and broke through the metal barrier, Tukey said.… 1 Comment

Police in Panama City Beach are searching for a security guard at the Sandpiper Beacon Resort in Panama City accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old Tuscaloosa native, who is thought to be a UA student. Shawn Wuertley, a security guard at the resort who was on duty at 1 a.… 2 Comments

A full slate of 14 resolutions was brought before the Senate, as well as the passing of the Student Bill of Rights in the SGA's second-to-last meeting before the new term begins. Following last week's debate over the legality of the Student Bill of Rights, Senator Gregory Poole, a sophomore majoring in metallurgical engineering, read aloud a section of the SGA constitution acknowledging the president does have the power to propose legislation to the Senate.… Post the First Comment

The date of the green-drenched celebration in honor of St. Patrick is up for debate this year. For the first time since 1940, the holiday in honor of St. Patrick will fall during Holy Week, the sacred seven days before Easter. It is a tough choice for some people who want to celebrate a holiday whose religious roots are entangled with secular traditions.… Post the First Comment

Before going into a committee meeting early Thursday morning, Sen. Hank Erwin told The Crimson White he plans to make two amendments to one of his highly debated campus gun bills. The first amendment would remove a portion of the current legislation that allows students who meet certain qualifications to carry a gun on state university and college campuses if they are involved in a campus ROTC program.… 4 Comments

The Clinton Scholars Program at the American University in Dubai is accepting applications from undergraduate students. The program, which was created by the Clinton Foundation in 2003, gives 10 applicants scholarships to venture to Dubai, where they study the traditions, economics and political culture of the area.… Post the First Comment

For the first time, outdoor enthusiasts can trek the Appalachian Trail from its new Southern extension - Alabama's Pinhoti Trail, which starts at Mt. Cheaha. To commemorate the event, a bronze plaque mounted on a giant limestone boulder will be unveiled at Mt.… Post the First Comment

University Stewards searching for new members The University Stewards will begin selection of new members through an application process immediately following spring break. Stewards are current undergraduate students committed to helping the UA Office of Admissions and Scholarships recruit top students from around the nation.… Post the First Comment