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Senate moves toward reform

Will Tucker February 12, 2010

The reformist tone established last week in the SGA Senate meeting carried over to Thursday night’s meeting as a united Senate unanimously passed reforms to the SGA Code of Laws. Senators voted on the...

Biology department offers Caribbean internship

Jessica Cheek February 11, 2010

One undergraduate student will have the opportunity to travel to a Honduran resort this summer for a five-week internship established by the biology department. The selected student will travel with Julia...

Professors receive federal research funding

Julia Gardial February 11, 2010

Xiaoyan Hong, a professor of engineering, and two other UA professors have been selected to receive funding from the National Science Foundation. The funding will go toward the research and advancement...

YouA uses YouTube, blogs for UA news

Hannah Mask February 11, 2010

YouA, a new organization formed by several UA students aims to allow students to post broadcasted blogs from their own computers or on-location sites. The organization is not affiliated with the University,...

Date auction supports scholarships

Lindsey Shelton February 11, 2010

Students can buy some time with campus leaders, athletes and fellow students on Thursday. The Student Government Association and the UA chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers will host a date...

Professor dies after bout with brain cancer

Haley Herfurth February 10, 2010

After a four-year battle with brain cancer, Robert Young, an English associate professor at the University, passed away on Jan. 31 at 42. Young, who specialized in contemporary black literary and cultural...

UA student wins cash on Jeopardy

UA student wins cash on Jeopardy

Hannah Mask February 10, 2010

A UA student competed in the 2010 Jeopardy College Championship, which aired on Feb. 2, said Mary Wymer, UA spokeswoman. Will Warren, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, said he ended up winning...

Black History Month affects all cultures

Brittney Knox February 9, 2010

Months are designated for AIDS awareness, breast cancer and Hispanic heritage, but this month – as with every February – it is set aside to commemorate Black History Month. Although the month is designated...

AdTeam campaigns for State Farm

Jennie Kushner February 9, 2010

A group of UA students are putting their advertising skills to the test as they seek a national crown of their own. Last year, the Ad Team lost a close race to New York University in the annual national...

UA Libraries sponsors book collecting contest

CW Staff February 9, 2010

Student book collectors are invited to participate in the University Libraries’ fourth annual book collecting contest this spring. Contest winners will receive cash prizes and a one-year membership in...

Sorority promotes awareness of heart disease

Drew Taylor February 9, 2010

In an effort to promote awareness of heart disease, which is a leading cause of death in women, the Alpha Phi sorority is doing its part this week, known as “Heart Week.” February is American Heart...

Capstone Brings in National Merit Scholars

Cate Kennedy February 9, 2010

According to the National Merit Scholarship Corp.’s recent annual report, the University of Alabama ranked in the top 10 out of more than 600 public universities nationwide in the enrollment of National...