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Alcoholism: More effects than you think

CW Staff March 2, 2010

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You’re not an alcoholic until you graduate”? That sums up the way a lot of college students think about drinking. When people are in college, many think they are...

Bus drivers go on strike

CW Staff March 1, 2010

Effective this morning, drivers for the CrimsonRide are on strike. After rejecting the latest offer from First Transit, the company running the bus system, the unionized drivers are currently on strike...

SGA campaigning kicks off with debate

SGA campaigning kicks off with debate

William Evans March 1, 2010

The first SGA Executive Candidate Debate was held Sunday at the Bryant Conference Center. The debate featured nine contenders, five of whom are unopposed. Kelly Corr, running for executive secretary;...

UA professor develops emissions-limiting product

William Evans March 1, 2010

Marcus Ashford, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has developed a product capable of curbing tailpipe emissions from vehicles. Rick Swatloski, licensing associate for the office of technology...

Fraternity to get new house

Hannah Mask March 1, 2010

Plans for a new house for Alpha Tau Omega are underway, and construction will begin pending the University’s Board of Trustees’ approval. Gentry McCreary, director of greek affairs, said the current...

Cason Award recognizes southern journalist

Jessica Cheek March 1, 2010

The College of Communication and Information Sciences will present this year’s Clarence Cason Award to nationally syndicated columnist and author Rheta Grimsley Johnson March 9 at a dinner held in her...

Event raises awareness for financial aid

CW Staff March 1, 2010

by Clara Goode The University held its annual financial aid awareness day event Friday. The UA financial aid office has been working to provide students with information on financial aid through this...

Organizations participate in Read Across America Day

Brittney Knox March 1, 2010

In schools around Tuscaloosa Tuesday, volunteers from area organizations will be reading to students for Read Across America Day, which happens to be on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. United Way also will hold...

Robert Witt, seven years on

Alan Blinder March 1, 2010

At the end of the third floor hallway of the President’s Mansion, a square table sits next to a window with a view of Denny Chimes. One February afternoon, UA President Robert Witt stood next to the...

Returning to the simple life

Lauren Heartsill February 27, 2010

Like most old men, like most brothers, they feel around in the past for a memory. They both find it, but only one of them is right. “Do you ever miss that 7UP plant?” Gerald Faught, 74, asks. “Not...

Announcements for 2/26/2010

CW Staff February 26, 2010

Homecoming committee applications due March 5 The SGA Homecoming office is now looking for new committee members to begin planning for next semester.  If selected, each committee member will work under...

Value of close reading discussed

Amanda Sams February 26, 2010

One of the most valuable skills a student can take away from their formal education is the ability to learn, as Jane Gallop, distinguished professor of English and comparative literature at the University...