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UA lags peers in diversity

Katherine Martin October 20, 2010

According to fall 2010 demographic data released by Southeastern Conference universities, the University of Alabama has the third-lowest percentage of minority students. Data shows SEC schools remain...

Pickens suggests domestic natural gas as an alternative to OPEC oil

William Evans October 20, 2010

Domestic energy advocate T. Boone Pickens spoke Monday evening to an audience in The Zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium about his plan to end America’s dependence on OPEC oil. Before his speech, Pickens said...

UA aims to boost student alcohol IQ

Bethany Blair October 20, 2010

The Office of Student Judicial Affairs and the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness are teaming up to promote Alcohol Awareness Week on campus from Oct. 18th to Oct. 22. According to the Judicial Affairs...

Folsom to speak at law school

Charles Scarborough October 20, 2010

Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. will be speaking today at noon in Room 172 of the UA School of Law. Folsom served as the 50th governor of Alabama from 1993 to 1995, and served as lieutenant governor from 1987...

Congressman speaks on political experience

Brittney Knox October 20, 2010

College Republicans hosted a speech by Congressman Robert Aderholt, who represents the 4th District of Alabama on Tuesday where he discussed how he got involved with politics, as well as his current reelection...

State senator stresses need for women in politics

Kellie Gentry October 20, 2010

As the fourth and final speaker in the Women’s Political Initiative lectures series, Sen. Vivian Figures encouraged about 60 young women to move past the initial challenges women in politics face in...

SGA hosts off-campus housing event

William Evans October 19, 2010

Students were informed of their rights and responsibilities pertaining to off-campus housing at the Landlords, Leases and Legalities event Tuesday evening at the Ferguson Center Theater. Three speakers...

Apwonjo raises awareness about Congo

Jasmine Cannon October 19, 2010

Apwonjo, the University’s student organization dedicated to raising awareness about social injustice in sub-Saharan Africa, is hosting Breaking the Silence: Conflict in the Congo this week. “We are...

SGA to host event for students interested in off-campus housing

Melissa Brown October 18, 2010

The Student Government Association will be hosting a Landlords, Leases and Legalities event on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater, open to all students interested in living off-campus...

Town hall discusses Pickens Plan

William Evans October 18, 2010

T. Boone Pickens, an American financier, created the Pickens Plan to wean America off its dependence on foreign oil. Pickens will promote his plan at a town hall event tonight at 6 at The Zone in Bryant-Denny...

Health Center expects "normal" flu season

Health Center expects “normal” flu season

Bethany Blair October 18, 2010

Despite last year’s H1N1 outbreak, the Student Health Center is expecting a typical flu season this year, SHC Nurse Supervisor David Brown said. “We don’t have any number predictions, but we’re...

Congressman Aderholt to speak tomorrow

Anna Kate Delevan October 17, 2010

Congressman Robert Aderholt, Representative of the fourth district of Alabama, is scheduled to speak at the University Tuesday, October 19. “Congressman Aderholt always looks forward to speaking to...