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UA sponsors event honoring black history

Katy Turnbull February 23, 2010

The sound of hip-hop violins, saxophones and drum beats will fill the gymnasium of the Charles A. Brown Elementary School in Ensley today as the University Union takes one of its cultural programs on the...

Stadium expansion on track for completion

Drew Taylor February 23, 2010

With a new national football title under its belt, the University can also look forward to something else this August — an expanded Bryant-Denny Stadium. An expansion to the South end zone of the stadium,...

UA student dies after car wreck

Hannah Mask February 23, 2010

A University student died Feb. 17 after sustaining head trauma in a car wreck, his family said. Orish Jamar Carter, 26, was majoring in marketing, but his sister, Michelle Watkins, 44, said his true passion...

Lecture to be held today regarding mental health

Haley Herfurth February 23, 2010

The Center for Mental Health and Aging will hold another lecture as part of its Scientific Seminar Series today at noon in the Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence. The speaker will be Dr. Peter...

Foundation encourages honesty

Patty Vaughan February 23, 2010

More than 150 students participated through three schools in the Open My Eyes Foundation’s “I Cannot Tell a Lie” contest. Fourth- and fifth-graders from Tuscaloosa’s Holt Elementary and two Mississippi...

University Stewards applications due Friday

Jennie Kushner February 23, 2010

University Stewards, a student recruitment program, is accepting applications until Friday. The organization is student-led and focuses on hosting prospective students and families while visiting campus,...

No plans to change tenure policies in UA System

Amanda Bayhi February 23, 2010

UA System officials say the campus shooting by a professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville will not affect the tenure policies across the system for the three institutions. Amy Bishop, a biology...

Fruits – fresh or not – are critical

CW Staff February 23, 2010

Everyone remembers the Five A Day campaign and that we are supposed to get five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has replaced the Five A Day program...

Student opinion on energy drinks mixed

Bryan Bofill February 23, 2010

It’s a common sight on campus: students looking for a quick energy boost stop by the Ferguson Center Food Court to pick up their energy drink of choice. Though many students once turned to coffee for...

Announcements for 2/22/2010

CW Staff February 22, 2010

Fraternity, sorority hold bone marrow drive Pi Kappa Phi and Chi Omega will hold a bone marrow drive Wednesday in honor of Blaise and Madeline Finnegan. Blaise, a UA freshman, and Madeline, a freshman...

Miss UA crowned

Miss UA crowned

Patty Vaughan February 22, 2010

Dozens packed the Bama Theatre Saturday night to watch the Miss University of Alabama 2010 competition. Shellie Street, a junior from Mobile, was crowned the new Miss UA after a long process of facing...

Four years later, no closure in case of Homecoming shooting

Anthony Johnson February 22, 2010

Conrad Hollis’ first homecoming at the Capstone was memorable for all the wrong reasons. On Oct. 28, 2006, after a night spent with friends at a homecoming concert, Hollis was shot and killed in his...