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Homegrown Alabama gives residents healthier food options

Homegrown Alabama gives residents healthier food options

Tara Massouleh August 21, 2013

With summer fading into fall, Homegrown Alabama is stocking up on colorful and seasonal produce, ripe for Tuscaloosa residents’ choosing. Homegrown Alabama’s farmers market is held every Thursday...

UA professors band together

Tara Massouleh August 21, 2013

As many professors welcome new students to campus, some will be doing so with a few classic rock favorites. PhD’Licious, a band comprised of University of Alabama professors, will be playing at Rollin’...

Backstreet’s back, all right

Abbey Crain August 21, 2013

Students who wish to rekindle the love of 1990s boy bands past will have their opportunity to do so with the Backstreet Boys, who are set to perform at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 8...

Wiz rolls up on Greekfest

Francie Johnson August 21, 2013

For the past four years, University of Alabama students have been “partying with a purpose” at Costa Greekfest, an annual benefit concert organized by Greek Affairs and the Interfraternity Council....

Advice for freshmen from seniors

CW Staff August 21, 2013

If you’re a freshman, chances are you have spent the past couple of days exploring The University of Alabama’s sprawling campus. You may have waited through the line for books at the SUPe Store, and...

Downright to play show at Green Bar

Taiza Troutman August 21, 2013

Alabama-native band Downright is set to perform at Green Bar Friday, as a part of its latest tour to promote its new album “Lightheaded.” Downright’s two main members, Steve Lewis and Matthew DeVine,...

Fanmade content keeps ‘Ghostbusters’ alive

Courtney Stinson August 21, 2013

It has never been a better time to be a hardcore movie, TV or book fan with conventions like Comic-Con and Dragon*Con increasing in popularity each year and the Internet giving fans a way to share their...

Hopefuls to try out to become next Tuscaloosa Idol

Abbey Crain August 20, 2013

Correction: "American Idol" auditions were held on August 21, 2013, not August 22, 2013 as originally reported. The correction has been reflected in the story below. “American Idol” is once again...

Plantation home to 175 years of history

Plantation home to 175 years of history

Alexandra Ellsworth August 20, 2013

Built in 1838, the Foster-Murfee-Caples house has seen a lot of history. Nestled between two bungalow style homes and magnolia trees sits a three-story white plantation house with a large front porch,...

More UA students opting for electronic cigarettes

More UA students opting for electronic cigarettes

Deanne Winslett August 20, 2013

Since electronic cigarettes were introduced to the market in 2002, they have continually increased in popularity. Now, in 2013, they are expected to double in sales, said professor of medicine Dr. Alan...

Protein shakes not just for athletes

Lauren Ferguson July 31, 2013

During a recent trip visiting a longtime friend, I was introduced to the growing trend and culture of protein shakes. Yes, these blended beverages are often associated with trips to the gym, sweaty athletic...

Alabama students get branded

Alexandra Ellsworth July 30, 2013

Employers are not just looking for workers who can sell their products or ideologies; they want employees who can sell themselves. Personal branding is becoming increasingly important in the job market,...