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Students abstain in observation of Lent

CW Staff February 18, 2010

For the observers of Lent, Wednesday marked the beginning of the 40-day fast. For Christians, Lent is the 40 days, not counting Sundays, during which something of personal importance is sacrificed in...

Rock Paper Scissors Championship to be held today

Christine Kapurch February 18, 2010

The childhood game of Rock Paper Scissors could potentially win someone a free trip to Acapulco, Mexico for spring break. For 128 UA students, a chance to compete in the USA Rock Paper Scissors College...

Announcements for 2/17/2010

Andrew Richardson February 17, 2010

Campus Voice holds forum for student leaders On Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom, the SOURCE’s Campus Voice Initiative will host the first Campus Voice Forum. The event is designed...

Students offer support to bus drivers

Students offer support to bus drivers

Patty Vaughan February 17, 2010

Some UA students are showing their support for CrimsonRide bus drivers through call-ins today, a day before the bus drivers try to negotiate a new contract with their parent company. First Transit. Currently...

Study abroad, intl. internships available

Study abroad, intl. internships available

Jennie Kushner February 17, 2010

Deadlines for international internships and study abroad programs are pending, and students hoping to spend the summer overseas still have the opportunity to apply. On Wednesday, Capstone International...

Bookstores becoming study hot spot

CW Staff February 17, 2010

“Shhh!” That phrase is the most common one associated with libraries across the country, and some students just can’t seem to keep quiet. Silence can be as loud as The Million Dollar Band blaring...

UA community discusses black community

Amanda Bayhi February 17, 2010

A number of students and faculty members brought forth ideas about ways to strengthen the black community at “Our Voice, Our Leadership, Our Mission: Reclaiming the Black Community.” The African-American...

Georgetown professor to discuss race

William Evans February 17, 2010

Sheryll Cashin, a law professor at Georgetown University, will give two talks today in Ferguson Center Room 360. Cashin will speak from noon until 1 p.m. on her book, “The Agitator’s Daughter.” Later,...

City Council approves construction of Riverwalk Place

Brittney Knox February 17, 2010

Bill Lunsford, owner of Riverwalk Place, said that he was relieved after the Tuscaloosa City Council approved construction of the $7.5 million to $8 million project that will bring 195 jobs to Tuscaloosa....

Program helps boost teen girls’ confidence

Hannah Mask February 17, 2010

Thanks to a program founded by a UA senior, sixth to eighth grade girls are getting a boost to their physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Jackie Parks, a senior majoring in biology and founder...

Organic or not, don’t skip fresh food

CW Staff February 17, 2010

According to a report by ABC News, organic produce costs up to 32 percent more than conventionally grown produce. Despite the drastic price difference between conventionally grown produce and organic...

Prof. shoots colleagues at UAH

Prof. shoots colleagues at UAH

Amanda Peterson February 15, 2010

The University of Alabama in Huntsville campus is closed this week, and students there say they are shocked and confused after authorities say a biology professor opened fire on her colleagues on Friday...