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Local programs feed the hungry

Alexandra Ellsworth July 30, 2013

Joel Bray walks around barefoot in the sandy soil of Shining Light Garden in Vero Beach, Fla., as he explains to a group of about 20 students from The University of Alabama how to properly harvest an onion....

Ministry helps women with life post-prison

Lauren Ferguson July 30, 2013

Roxanne Harris never thought she would be coordinating a women’s prison ministry, but after 13 years, she continues to serve the community and enjoys every moment of it. Woman2Woman Empower-ment, founded...

Magnets and Ghosts set to rock Tuscaloosa Friday

Taiza Troutman July 30, 2013

Dean Roland, of the famous musical getup Collective Soul, has added a side project to his impressive résumé: the band Magnets and Ghosts, which will be making a stop in Tuscaloosa on its summer tour....

Kentuck remodels building after bat infestation

Becky Robinson July 30, 2013

After dealing with a bat infestation this spring, Kentuck Art Center is still repairing the damage left behind. Emily Leigh, the interim director of Kentuck, said the bats were not the main cause of the...

Harry's Bar amps up its interiors

Harry’s Bar amps up its interiors

Kevin Brophy July 23, 2013

A favorite of many students, Tuscaloosa’s Harry’s Bar now boasts a new venue remodel as well as a new 21 and up age limit. Harry’s Bar first opened in 1972 and was originally owned by Harry Hammond....

UA students take part in prestigious Alessi Seminar

Alexandra Ellsworth July 23, 2013

Joseph Alessi, the New York Philharmonic’s principal trombonist, will be coming to the University for a nine-day seminar July 27 through August 3. The seminar began in 1999 and is held bi-annually in...

Chicken Salad Chick serves up Southern favorites

Chicken Salad Chick serves up Southern favorites

Becky Robinson July 23, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick is bringing tasty Southern favorites to the city of Northport, Ala. The franchise started in Auburn, Ala., but has since grown to include eight stores around the state, the most...

Student to feature art at Canterbury Chapel

Student to feature art at Canterbury Chapel

Mackenzie Brown July 23, 2013

Patrick O’Brien thinks mainstream modern art is lazy. “I [compare] it to writing down a synopsis for a story, and then trying to publish that,” O’Brien said. “It’s the idea without the application....

Modern bohemian style takes over summer, South Beach

Kristen Feyt July 23, 2013

I recently took a trip to the wonderful and fabulous Miami Beach and was able to experience all that it is known for – its beautiful beaches, awe-inspiring mansions and its unforgettable nightlife. What...

UA alumni pair up to write debut young adult trilogy series

Taiza Troutman July 23, 2013

University of Alabama alumni Dana Melton and Jessica Alexander have teamed up to co-author a new young adult novel trilogy series under the pen name Kirby Howell. The duo’s debut trilogy, the Autumn...

A longboard lifestyle: Newly certified UA club to host skating event, expand

A longboard lifestyle: Newly certified UA club to host skating event, expand

Becky Robinson July 23, 2013

As a teenager, Scott Strength used to longboard as a hobby, thinking it was just a fad that would fade. Now, the junior majoring in construction engineering is secretary of the UA Longboard Club and is...

WVUA offers diverse selection of music

WVUA offers diverse selection of music

Becky Robinson July 16, 2013

For Maggie Brown, a sophomore majoring in telecommunication and film, becoming the boss at The University of Alabama’s radio station, WVUA-FM, was far from things she thought she would accomplish. When...