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Panel discusses  state of mental health care in Alabama prisons

Panel discusses state of mental health care in Alabama prisons

Jake Howell April 26, 2017

On campus and around the world, the problem of lacking mental health care has become a growing issue. The United States has both high percentages of its population with mental health issues and citizens...

Possible government shutdown presents possible issues for students

Possible government shutdown presents possible issues for students

Adam Dodson April 26, 2017

This weekend could mark the possible beginning of a government shutdown, where many services and departments of the federal government cease to continue operations. Funding for the government expires...

Largest Arts and Sciences endowment in over 20 years gifted by alumni couple

Largest Arts and Sciences endowment in over 20 years gifted by alumni couple

Rebecca Rakowtiz April 25, 2017

Two distinguished University of Alabama alumni have granted the College of Arts and Sciences its largest academic endowment in more than 20 years, according to UA News.The endowment – gifted by Dr. E....

PREVIEW: The Mental Health Crisis in Jails

PREVIEW: The Mental Health Crisis in Jails

Camille Studebaker April 25, 2017

In order to raise awareness about mental health in jails, the College of Community Health Sciences is hosting a presentation and panel discussion about the topic today.The speakers at the event will be...

Abortion bill would require nonresident minors to have parental consent

Abortion bill would require nonresident minors to have parental consent

Rebecca Rakowtiz April 24, 2017

Alabama legislators proposed an abortion bill that would require out-of-state minors seeking abortions to gain parental consent.“This bill would require both resident and nonresident minors to obtain...

French presidential election heads to run-off

French presidential election heads to run-off

Mike Finnegan April 24, 2017

The French Presidential Election has yet to be decided with no candidate receiving a majority in Sunday's first round, and a run-off election will now take place on May 7. The run-off will feature political...

March for Science occurs worldwide

March for Science occurs worldwide

Mike Finnegan April 24, 2017

In the spirit of this weekend's March for Science in Washington, D.C., over 600 satellites marches in cities such as London, Sydney, Berlin and even Birmingham, Alabama, took place to advance the same...

Computer-Based Honors Program renamed after director

Computer-Based Honors Program renamed after director

Mike Finnegan April 24, 2017

The University of Alabama's Computer-Based Honors Program will change its name next year to the Catherine J. Randall Research Scholars Program. “It is entirely fitting that this program be named after...

PREVIEW: Documenting Social Justice Screening

PREVIEW: Documenting Social Justice Screening

Annie Milbourn April 24, 2017

After 11 years, University of Alabama instructor and independent documentary filmmaker Andy Grace said he does not get tired of teaching this year-long course at The University of Alabama titled “Documenting...

Car Wars: Uber and Lyft compete for Tuscaloosa riders

Car Wars: Uber and Lyft compete for Tuscaloosa riders

Always two there are; no more, no less. Now, In Tuscaloosa, national ride sharing companies Uber and Lyft are squaring of in a local battle for the dollars of riders. After nearly a full school year in...

Sessions calls Hawaii comment a joke

Sessions calls Hawaii comment a joke

Rebecca Rakowtiz April 24, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions refused to apologize for his Hawaii comments this Sunday when asked about them by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on “This Week.”Previously, Sessions referred to Hawaii...

Women's club lacrosse team faces financial struggles

Women's club lacrosse team faces financial struggles

Alexis Faire April 24, 2017

When the women’s club lacrosse team at The University of Alabama has an away game, the athletes have trouble finding volunteers to drive during the trip. The price of gas isn’t cheap, especially when...