Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Bills support concealed guns on campus

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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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Bills support concealed guns on campus

Backpacks might soon come with holsters if one state senator's legislation supporting weapons on campuses passes. Sen. Hank Erwin, R- Montevallo, has proposed bills in the Legislature that would allow students and employees of colleges and universities in the state to carry guns on campus.

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News

article icon SGA elections see fewer independents

SGA elections are always highly anticipated and always hard-fought, but somehow all too predictable. Candidates chosen by the Machine, a secret coalition of traditionally white fraternities and sororities, have a distinct advantage in the elections, and most independent candidates do not have the money or support necessary to defeat their Machine-backed opponents. Full Story

Campus INbrief

article icon Announcements for Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Phi Delta Theta, Chi Omega host cook out Phi Delta Theta fraternity and Chi Omega sorority will host a cook out benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Phi Delta Theta house. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a charitable organization that offers children with terminal illnesses a chance to experience something they have always wanted to do. Full Story

Opinion

article icon Go vote

For the last three issues of The Crimson White, the editorial board has endorsed some of the various candidates running for SGA office. We like to think our views and opinions helped you make your own decision, but ultimately, the decision of who to vote for - even the decision of whether to vote at all - is still left up to you. Full Story

INfocus

article icon Witt's first five years

Halfway into UA President Robert Witt's 10-year plan, the University has already increased undergraduate enrollment, improved its national ranking and implemented more campus diversity programs. "President Witt is a transformational leader," said Executive Vice President and Provost Judy Bonner. Full Story

Entertainment

article icon MOVIE REVIEW: 'SEMI-PRO'

Frankly, there's not much to say about "Semi-Pro," the latest sports comedy in a long series of sports comedies starring Will Ferrell, except its notable R rating for naughty words. The commercials for the film reveal everything you need to know about the plot: a stunted yet successful man-child, played by Ferrell, refuses to accept change and is forced to while everyone around him learns life lessons in a series of wacky misadventures involving liquor and bears. Full Story

Sports

article icon No.2 Tide ready for SEC stretch

The No. 2 Crimson Tide softball team has started the season off with a 17-1 record in non-conference play, and its Thursday night game against UAB will be the last match up before hitting the SEC schedule. The Tide has dominated so far, outscoring opponents a combined 140-26 in eighteen games. Full Story

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