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Professor to discuss Darwin, evolution

Amanda Sams March 4, 2010

People have long wondered where they come from and how they got to be here. Keith M. Parsons, a professor of philosophy at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, will be coming to the University tonight...

Second debate features presidential candidates

Drew Taylor March 4, 2010

At Wednesday night’s SGA presidential debate, candidates Matthew Brown and James Fowler discussed various topics, including the minimester program and bringing the community closer to the SGA. The Alpha...

Four SGA candidates face no opposition

William Evans March 3, 2010

Four candidates for executive SGA offices are running unopposed. Stephen Swinson, who is running for vice president of student affairs, said that he would like to improve the Football Ticket Exchange....

UA professor helps develop liquid aspirin

Drew Taylor March 3, 2010

There are millions of Americans who suffer from some form of pain, whether it is joint, head, or other pains. However, Robin Rogers, a professor of in the chemistry department at the University, has worked...

Study abroad students not harmed by Chile earthquake

Brittney Knox March 3, 2010

When the 8.8 earthquake struck Chile on Saturday, that the University did not have any students there at the time of the earthquake, said Ben Weaver, overseas student academic adviser in Capstone International....

Bus drivers return to work, students greet them with enthusiasm

Amanda Sams March 3, 2010

After CrimsonRide bus drivers went on strike Monday to fight for more benefits, higher wages and maintenance repairs on their buses, a number of drivers went back to work Tuesday. Ryan McGuire, a junior,...

New College conference teaches democracy

Hannah Mask March 3, 2010

The University’s New College partnered with the David Mathews Center for Civic Life to host a conference designed to teach democratic ways to deal with everyday life situations. Connect the Dots will...

Community Service Center application deadlines approaching

Jennie Kushner March 3, 2010

Applications for Community Service Center Student Directors are due today by 5 p.m. Applications for Assistant Student Director are due by March 26 at 5 p.m. Students looking to apply should show that...

Freshman faced with fight for life

Patty Vaughan March 3, 2010

Sixteen has always been pinned as a difficult age, but for Blaise Finnegan, passing his driving test was only the beginning. Now a freshman at the University majoring in mechanical engineering, Blaise...

New award honors high school teachers

Katy Turnbull March 3, 2010

The UA Office for Academic Affairs has created the Capstone Inspiring Educator Award to recognize Alabama high school teachers who helped to equip and to motivate current UA students to achieve their academic...

No candidate running for financial affairs

Will Tucker March 2, 2010

When students vote next week in the SGA elections, no name will appear on the ballot for the vice president of financial affairs. Edward Patton, who currently serves as treasurer for SGA, represented...

Bus drivers go on strike

CW Staff March 1, 2010

Effective this morning, drivers for the CrimsonRide are on strike. After rejecting the latest offer from First Transit, the company running the bus system, the unionized drivers are currently on strike...