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Journalism students gain experience in labs

Journalism students gain experience in labs

Kyarra Harris September 17, 2015

For a journalism major experience is everything, whether that be through writing, interviewing or lectures in the classroom. The required class Editing and Digital Production, or JN 312, has recently...

Current students can apply for the Honors College

Current students can apply for the Honors College

Kyarra Harris September 14, 2015

Whether one wants to be in the Honors College or not is typically a decision made before entering freshmen year of college. For some students, however, applying for Honors is a decision made when they're...

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain offers freedom and choice

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain offers freedom and choice

Aaron Bonner September 9, 2015

“Kept ya waiting, huh?” This phrase has become synonymous with “Metal Gear Solid,” a series started in 1998 on the original PlayStation and that has had a great deal of time between releases. “Metal...

Are smart watches a smart decision?

Are smart watches a smart decision?

Aaron Bonner September 3, 2015

Watches once held appeal, with various ways to personalize and make them your own. While not feature-heavy, the watches served a simple purpose: to tell time. Then, came the rise of the smart phone, which...

Reading College Textbooks

Reading College Textbooks

Kyarra Harris September 3, 2015

The transition from high school to college is difficult enough, but the workload tends to be a struggle for both freshmen and upperclassmen alike. Typical challenges can be changing your study habits and...

Research finds correlation between mass shootings and gun control laws

Kyarra Harris August 31, 2015

After the recent shootings in Virginia, the topic of gun control has come up once again. Many people argue whether or not there is a correlation between mass shootings and a country’s gun control. Dr....

Japanese student seeks to learn more about America's past

Japanese student seeks to learn more about America's past

Aaron Bonner August 31, 2015

By Aaron Bonner | Contributing Writer
Ryotaro Fushitani is an international student from Japan. He is a junior and seeks to learn more about America’s past while adjusting to a wildly different culture.Q....

Mobile Games offer twist on classic  formula

Mobile Games offer twist on classic formula

Aaron Bonner August 31, 2015

Many students spend their time before class: studying, reading ahead or just browsing social media. Gaming before class, however, feels like a treat, as it’s a smaller format than a console game with...

Women's equality activist spoke on pay inequality

Kyarra Harris August 29, 2015

On Aug. 29, the Blackburn Institute and the UA Panhellenic Association hosted special guest Lilly Ledbetter, a women’s equality activist. Ledbetter shared with students the story of her journey to getting...

Political groups on-campus plan to grow in membership

Kyarra Harris August 28, 2015

As we near a new election, students all over are registering to vote, learning more about political views and forming their own opinions. Here on our campus, there are several political organizations...

Health experts hold question and answer session

Kyarra Harris August 25, 2015

To help students better understand the bacterial infection tuberculosis, Dr. Albert White and Pam Barrett from the Alabama Department of Public Health came to UA Aug. 24 for an hour-long Q&A session.“It’s...

Fulbright Scholarship recipients to hold discussion panel

Fulbright Scholarship recipients to hold discussion panel

Kyarra Harris August 24, 2015

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the University of Alabama's Fulbright Scholarship awardees will hold a discussion panel at 3:30 p.m. at the Center for Community-Based Partnerships. Topics discussed will include tips...

UA freshmen and seniors share perspectives

UA freshmen and seniors share perspectives

Aaron Bonner August 24, 2015

Each year, thousands of students leave the comfort of their family homes and strike out on their own for the first time. For the first 12 years of school, college holds an almost mythical reputation to...

Brazilian student finds home at the University of Alabama

Brazilian student finds home at the University of Alabama

Aaron Bonner August 24, 2015

Isabelle Moreira, an international student from Brazil, is a junior majoring in chemical engineering. To Isabelle, America is a place where she can further her education through new opportunities and learn...

The University Medical Center at Northport to hold grand opening

The University Medical Center at Northport to hold grand opening

Kyarra Harris August 20, 2015

On Aug. 26, the University Medical Center at Northport will hold its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. As the new location for the UMC Warrior Family Center, the hope is to be able to provide more...

Game Column

Aaron Bonner August 20, 2015

How do you determine when a game is worth your money?  Many use reviews or Let’s Players on YouTube to determine if the game is worth their time and hard earned cash today, but a few console generations...

Rare Replay includes classic games

Rare Replay includes classic games

Aaron Bonner July 28, 2015

The announcement trailer for Rare Replay, a collection of 30 classic games from developer Rare, invokes nostalgia for many video game players. “You never forget your first game. The more of them you...

“Her Story” puts players in role of detective

“Her Story” puts players in role of detective

Aaron Bonner July 22, 2015

When thinking of a video game, guns, swords and non-stop action usually come to mind. But, “Her Story” is a video game that fits a different set of themes. The independent game, created by Sam Barlow,...

Virtual Reality is Coming Soon

Virtual Reality is Coming Soon

Aaron Bonner July 1, 2015

In the mid-90s, Nintendo and many other console manufacturers looked for new ways to innovate on their current systems. With the Super Nintendo, a special chip was installed, named Mode 7, which attempted...

Greek members compete in 1st Olympics for charity

Greek members compete in 1st Olympics for charity

Kyarra Harris March 4, 2015

Members of the University of Alabama Greek system will host their own Greek Olympics to raise money for children with cancer.Carly Jones, a junior majoring in marine science, biology and telecommunication...

​School of Social Work to co-sponsor commemorative event

Kyarra Harris February 25, 2015

As a part of Black History Month, the School of Social Work will co-sponsor the "Marching to Selma" event at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center on Friday from 8:30 to 11 p.m. The event was started...

Cribspot offers simplified housing search for UA area

Kyarra Harris February 16, 2015

With spring around the corner, students campus-wide are starting to apply for housing with hopes of getting the best deal before the upcoming fall semester.A new, free website called 
Cribspot.com launched...

Black Student Union helps minority students

Black Student Union helps minority students

Kyarra Harris February 4, 2015

The Black Student Union is a student-led organization on campus that works to represent minority students and connect them with administration. Alvin Lockett, a junior majoring in accounting, is the current president...

Scale Back Alabama to host weigh-ins for obesity

Kyarra Harris January 19, 2015

Scale Back Alabama, a free organization dedicated to lowering the obesity rate in the state, will be hosting weigh-ins at The University of Alabama this week.According to CBS News, Alabama is currently...

Special collections library to exhibit student research

Special collections library to exhibit student research

Kyarra Harris December 3, 2014

The Hoole Special Collections Library will host an exhibition for student research beginning Thursday. The exhibition will include work from undergraduates, particularly freshmen. “The purpose of this...

Medals of Honor, recipient portraits on display

Medals of Honor, recipient portraits on display

Kyarra Harris November 11, 2014

The University of Alabama was selected as the first university to have the Medal of Honor Exhibit from Nov. 7 through Dec. 1. The exhibit presents Medals of Honor, representing three military branches:...

In-class movies expand student understanding

Kyarra Harris November 3, 2014

Watching films and movie clips in class can provide students with extra content pertaining to their current lesson. At the University, professors from across campus are increasing their use of film to...

Library compiles databases free for student use

Kyarra Harris August 25, 2014

Each year, across campus and in every department, students are asked to write essays, conduct research and properly cite their sources. Through the University’s online library databases, students have...