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Easter egg hunt encourages positive greek image in community

Helen Buckley March 28, 2012

Children of all ages are invited to the annual Panhellenic Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday at 2 p.m. on the lawn of the President’s Mansion. The University of Alabama and the Alabama Panhellenic Association...

Forensics Council ‘show off’ public speaking skills

Dontavius Wade March 28, 2012

Students waited in anticipation outside the Ferguson Theatre Wednesday for the Forensics Council to present its first Alabama National Showcase. Amy Blackwell, a junior majoring in political science,...

Fewer students, fewer women interested in political office

Judah Martin March 28, 2012

The desire to seek political office may be declining among college students, according to a Kaplan Test Prep survey. The survey of 758 pre-law students showed that only 38 percent claimed an interest...

'Spartacus' starts out predictable and too graphic but grows into great TV

‘Spartacus’ starts out predictable and too graphic but grows into great TV

Asher Elbein March 28, 2012

“Spartacus: Blood and Sand” is a seriously trashy show. The fights are bloody, the sex scenes plentiful and the level of (equal opportunity) background nudity staggeringly high. To casual inspection,...

Professor called to D.C. for community college expertise

Professor called to D.C. for community college expertise

Jordan Cissell March 28, 2012

Stephen Katsinas, director of the Education Policy Center and professor of higher education administration, visited Washington, D.C. in early March to discuss the importance of rural community colleges...

Tide Prepares for tough opponents over weekend

Tide Prepares for tough opponents over weekend

Chris Moran March 28, 2012

The No. 15 Crimson Tide women’s tennis team faces what could be the most grueling part of their schedule this weekend. They will face the South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 2 Florida Gators on Friday and...

Xpress Night flows at the Ferg

Xpress Night flows at the Ferg

Briana Harris March 28, 2012

Last night, students gathered inside of the Ferguson Center’s Starbucks to participate in Xpress Night, which gave them an opportunity to showcase their talent to a group of peers. Some participants...

Students go without a roof for a night

Students go without a roof for a night

Ashanka Kumari March 28, 2012

From 8 p.m. last night to 6 a.m. this morning, students took part in Sleep Out on the Quad, an event that was intended to promote awareness of homelessness in both Alabama and across the nation. Hosted...

First Amendment festival provides food for thought

First Amendment festival provides food for thought

April Ivey March 28, 2012

More than 350 students signed away their First Amendment rights of speech, religion, assembly, press and petition in exchange for a barbecue sandwich, chips, and a drink. The First Amendment Free Food...

Affording food a problem for state

Mazie Bryant March 28, 2012

The Black Warrior River may flow right between Tuscaloosa and Northport and the Quad may flood regularly when it rains, but as far as the USDA is concerned, the UA campus is in the middle of a desert....

WVUA chief meteorologist recalls working on April 27

WVUA chief meteorologist recalls working on April 27

Mazie Bryant March 28, 2012

The smells and sounds of April 27 still resonate with Richard Scott. As if the tornadoes ravaged the Southeast only yesterday, he can smell the stench of mud leftover from the passing rains, the sweet...

Class to hold Red Cross drive

Brett Saunders March 27, 2012

Students in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations are raising money to make sure the American Red Cross is ready for any future disasters that may hit the state of Alabama on March 29. The...