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University accepting applications for Camp 1831 A-Team until Friday

Sarah Elizabeth Tooker February 13, 2013

The University will select a group of 24 students to lead their new extended orientation initiative, Camp 1831. The group will be called the A-Team. Assistant director for First Year Experience Litsa...

Bicycle theft common crime on campus, recovery difficult

Morgan Reames February 13, 2013

Last semester, someone stole Margaret Kennedy’s bike, and the junior majoring in special education became another victim of a recurring problem on The University of Alabama’s campus. “It was locked...

Student athletes say most perks outweigh demands

Adrienne Burch February 12, 2013

6 a.m. in the pool. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in class. 2:30 p.m. back in the water. 5 to 6 p.m. in the weight room. 6 to 10 p.m. homework and friends. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. sleep. Repeat. This is the daily life...

Mobile natives find ways to celebrate Mardi Gras away from home

Judah Martin February 12, 2013

In Kelsi Taylor’s house, the Mardi Gras decorations go up as soon as the Christmas decorations come down, and that’s the way it’s always been. Born and raised in America’s oldest Mardi Gras city,...

University police department lacks information officer

University police department lacks information officer

CW Staff February 12, 2013

The University of Alabama Police Department currently employs 72 authorized, full-time sworn police officers, Police Chief Tim Summerlin said, a force that is comparable in size to many other SEC schools....

Menus changing to accomodate gluten-free diet, lifestyles

Taylor Veazey February 12, 2013

Since July 2012, Karina Simonis has cut all foods like pizza, bagels and fried chicken out of her diet. She isn’t trying to lose weight – after noticing that many different types of food were making...

Is Lonnie Strickland UA's toughest professor?

Is Lonnie Strickland UA’s toughest professor?

Tori Linville February 12, 2013

Professor Lonnie Strickland doesn’t have students. He has customers. “It costs about $250,000 to get to 21, and if you take that and divide it against 30 classes, that’s about $3,800 a class. It...

Tax season gives accounting students chance for real-world experience

Rich Robinson February 12, 2013

As all working people know, tax season is upon us. But for some UA students, this potentially stressful time of year gives them an opportunity to expand their professional horizons and get on-the-job...

Early graduation dates don’t help job search

Kyle Dennan February 11, 2013

Each December, many UA students complete their degrees and graduate a semester earlier than the traditional four-year plan. However, according to UA officials, finishing a semester early does not necessarily...

Internet age makes online internships more popular

Sarah Robinson February 11, 2013

Jacinda Green did not have the time or money as an undergraduate to manage an internship far from home. She thought her heavy course load and part-time job limited her search to companies in Tuscaloosa....

Economy, costs send some to trade school

Ashley Tripp February 11, 2013

As the economy in Alabama changes and the University’s tuition rises, the number of potential students who instead choose to attend community colleges and technical schools might be rising with them....

Alpha Psi Omega selling Valentine-O-Grams for a cause

Tori Linville February 11, 2013

For the third year, The University of Alabama’s theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega is providing its Valentine-O-Gram service from Feb. 6 to Feb. 20. Those interested can pay $10 for the performers...