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Astronomers capture image of black hole

Astronomers capture image of black hole

Caroline Taylor August 3, 2011

The flow of hot gas flowing towards a black hole has been clearly imaged for the first time in X-rays taken by NASA’s Chandra X-ray and a study led by four astronomers at the University—Ka-Wah Wong,...

SGA called for Obama, Congress to compromise

Ethan Summers August 3, 2011

If you were frustrated with Congress and the debt crisis, you weren’t alone. The UA Student Government Association, along with more than 115 other university SGAs, signed a letter regarding the debt...

FEMA maps out long-term recovery efforts

FEMA maps out long-term recovery efforts

Ashley Chaffin August 3, 2011

The rebuilding process following the April 27 tornado is going to be a long process. Besides clearing debris and a few businesses being able to reopen their doors, very little rebuilding that has gone...

Professors utilize new technology

Professors utilize new technology

Mari Johnson August 3, 2011

With gadgets such as iPhones, iPads and smartphones becoming household essentials, some studies suggest that using these items in a classroom are making what students have learned in the classroom relevant...

Student chosen for UNCF/Merck Fellowship

Student chosen for UNCF/Merck Fellowship

Jasmine Cannon August 3, 2011

Aeriel Murphy, a senior majoring in metallurgical and materials engineering, has become the first UA student to be a part of the United Negro College Fund-Merck Foundation Undergraduate Science Research...

Debt law could impact student loans, grants

Sarah Massey August 3, 2011

Despite passing debt ceiling legislation on Aug. 2, just before the government would have defaulted on its debt, the debt issue has only begun to be resolved – with another similar debate likely to occur...

Area schools to build shelters

Sydney Newman August 3, 2011

Though the Southeast has always experienced tornadic weather, the April 27 tornado spurred increased awareness of the importance of weather preparedness at home, work and in the classroom. Of nine Tuscaloosa...

Retired judge funds nursing scholarship

Sarah Massey August 3, 2011

The Capstone College of Nursing recently received a donation of $100,000 to create an endowed scholarship for incoming freshman nursing students. Donated by Gordon Rosen, a retired municipal judge and...

Netflix raises prices

Ashley Chaffin July 27, 2011

Sometimes it feels like Netflix runs my life. I have inadvertently stayed up until 4 a.m. on countless occasions to watch whatever show it has me addicted to at that time. Netflix and I had a good system...

Fall recruitment is right around the corner

Katherine Mitchell July 27, 2011

Every year, hundreds of girls flock to the houses on Magnolia and Colonial Drive to participate in fall sorority recruitment. Recruitment week, also known as rush week, is a time when the University’s...

Communications students create video on tornado

Sydney Newman July 27, 2011

Communication students have their “Minds on Tuscaloosa” following the tornado that hit the city in late April. In the wake of the April 27 tornado, Tuscaloosa residents were faced with a new set of...