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‘Sexting’ messages, images grows popular among college students

‘Sexting’ messages, images grows popular among college students

Melissa Brown October 6, 2011

From Scarlett Johansson to Anthony Weiner, there are often high profile “sexting” incidents in the news. For celebrities, it can provide a much needed publicity boost. For politicians, it can ruin...

FERPA overused, law's author says

FERPA overused, law’s author says

Tray Smith October 6, 2011

The United States senator who wrote the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) said the law was never intended to shield records about Student Government Association activities from...

John Kay and Steppenwolf to lecture, rock out

John Kay and Steppenwolf to lecture, rock out

Taylor Holland October 5, 2011

Michael Wilk, keyboardist and studio engineer for the band John Kay and Steppenwolf, said he got his start in music once he moved to Los Angeles and, armed with his music theory degree, hit the ground...

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger set to kick off

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger set to kick off

Jasmine Cannon October 5, 2011

The Community Service Center and the West Alabama Food Bank are teaming up to host the annual food drive competition to fight hunger while competing against Auburn University. The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger...

Mayor: Tornado death toll expected to increase

April Ivey October 5, 2011

Almost six months after a deadly tornado struck Tuscaloosa last April, the city’s fatality list is still increasing. On Sept. 29, Mayor Walt Maddox’s office officially added Samuel Brasfield’s name...

Debate over gun control continues

Rich Robinson October 5, 2011

As the freshly energized debate over allowing firearms on college campuses is brought back into the spotlight by the actions of state legislatures across the country, it is important to remember the event...

Past homecomings include elephants, conga lines

Past homecomings include elephants, conga lines

Heather Lightsey October 5, 2011

Since the University of Alabama held its first official homecoming game in 1920, it has become a celebration rich in tradition, much like the rest of the University. Now, the University is working on its...

A look inside the recycling process at the University

A look inside the recycling process at the University

Sydney Newman October 5, 2011

Every item placed in a recycling bin on the UA campus is taken to the University Recycling Center. Located on 14th Street, the University Recycling Center is the destination for typical recyclable products:...

Pink Box uses burlesque show to raise money for charity

Pink Box uses burlesque show to raise money for charity

Courtney Stinson October 5, 2011

The Pink Box Burlesque, Tuscaloosa’s own Burlesque Troupe, will perform its annual masquerade show on Saturday at the Bama Theatre. Saturday’s performance will include singing, live music, comedy...

Ferguson Center to see big expansion

Taylor Holland October 4, 2011

In addition to approving resolutions to continue building the North Bluff Residential Community and creating a digital media center inside The Zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Board of Trustees also approved...

Sitters for Service offers free babysitting to student parents

Sitters for Service offers free babysitting to student parents

Caroline Murray October 4, 2011

Between school, families and finances, student parents often have a lot on their plate. The Sitters for Service program helps relieve the financial burden of childcare by providing free, reliable babysitters...

Creative Campus featured in bestselling book

Rich Robinson October 4, 2011

Thomas Friedman, a well-known columnist for The New York Times, recently featured the Creative Campus program at The University of Alabama in his book, “That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in...