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My Olivetti will be buried with me: Remembering Harper Lee

My Olivetti will be buried with me: Remembering Harper Lee

Elizabeth Elkin February 22, 2016

Nelle Harper Lee sits at the podium in front of a crowd of 200 people. The photographer kneels down and points his camera, prepared to take a picture.Lee looks at him and stops talking to the audience....

The names in the schoolhouse door: UA students question building names

The names in the schoolhouse door: UA students question building names

Elayne Smith February 22, 2016

In the words of author Harper Lee, “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win.”After 105 years, University of Alabama students are banding...

Our View: Rename Morgan Hall for Harper Lee

Our View: Rename Morgan Hall for Harper Lee

CW Editorial Board February 22, 2016

Harper Lee died on Feb. 19 at the age of 89. Though she never earned a degree from The University of Alabama, she has always held a presence on our campus. When she attended in 1946, she served as an editor...

The first game in the New Joe belongs to Alabama

The first game in the New Joe belongs to Alabama

Elliott Propes February 20, 2016

Fans filed in early and took their seats for the first Alabama baseball game of the season, and Sewell-Thomas began to roar. The new lighting system began flashing on the field, synched with the music...

Game-changer: Will Haynie’s effort plays huge in Alabama's first win of the season

Game-changer: Will Haynie’s effort plays huge in Alabama's first win of the season

Elliott Propes February 19, 2016

Alabama opened its renovated ballpark for the season opener Friday night against Maryland, and the Crimson Tide won a close matchup 3-1 thanks in part to one play in the game that might have been the difference....

Saban's foundation funds the building of 16th Habitat for Humanity home

Saban's foundation funds the building of 16th Habitat for Humanity home

Kyarra Harris, Rebecca Rakowitz February 19, 2016

To most Alabama football fans a 16th National Championship means yet another bragging right, but to the Taylor family of Tuscaloosa it means a new home.Nick and Terry Saban, through the Nick’s Kids Foundation,...

Dance the night away: Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre to put on show

Dance the night away: Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre to put on show

Sam West February 18, 2016

At a dance recital in a crowded theatre, the use of cell phones is typically strictly forbidden. But at an upcoming show put on by the University’s Theatre and Dance department, it will be encouraged.The...

Men's basketball hopes to extend winning streak at LSU

Men's basketball hopes to extend winning streak at LSU

Matthew Speakman February 16, 2016

When coach Avery Johnson took the job at Alabama, most people expected him to turn the men's basketball program around in time. What most people did not expect was for Alabama to be on the bubble watch...

Bravin' it to Broadway: "The Countess of Storyville"

Bravin' it to Broadway: “The Countess of Storyville”

Ellen Johnson, Daniel Parra Mejia February 15, 2016

It isn’t often that a theatrical production makes a stop in Alabama while on its way to Broadway. This week, UA Theatre and Dance will bring to life “The Countess of Storyville,” a new show that...

I’m not lonely. I have a cat.

Erin Mosley February 15, 2016

Last night, I needed to clear my head, so I decided to take a late evening stroll through downtown Tuscaloosa. Who am I kidding? I was bar-hopping. Nevertheless, the Alabama night was brisk and clear....

It's over:  Alabama gymnastics falls to Auburn, Streak ends at 117

It's over: Alabama gymnastics falls to Auburn, Streak ends at 117

Terrin Waack February 13, 2016

AUBURN - It took more than 36 years, but it finally happened. The No. 4 Alabama gymnastic team’s 117-meet streak over No. 8 Auburn came to an end Friday night as the Tigers celebrated a 197.275 to 197.250...

Heat Pizza to be served in Tuscaloosa

Heat Pizza to be served in Tuscaloosa

Ellen Johnson February 11, 2016

In two minutes and 55 seconds, a personalized artisan pizza, prepared with fresh ingredients, is ready to eat at Heat Pizza Bar in downtown Tuscaloosa.“The whole idea is to serve artisan pizza and salad...