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Philosopher speaks about his change in theory

Camille Corbett October 30, 2012

Princeton University professor and world-renowned Australian philosopher Frank Jackson spoke to The University of Alabama on Oct. 30 about the theory of physicalism as a part of the Philosophy Today lecture...

Old Bryce area haunted attraction for students

Mazie Bryant October 30, 2012

As Halloween quickly approaches, students at The University of Alabama begin the popular annual pilgrimage to the state-owned “Old Bryce” facility in Northport, Ala., hoping to experience the rumored...

UA Recieves National Science Foundation Grant

Jon Vincent October 30, 2012

The National Science Foundation and The University of Alabama are partnering in an $8 million grant for the Alliance for Physics Excellence Program to help better train high school physics teachers in...

UA counseling professor wins award for mental health research

Rich Robinson October 30, 2012

Despite University of Alabama counseling professor Lisa M. Hooper’s immense success, she claims it has not been an individual effort. Hooper recently received the Dr. Linda Seligman Award from the American...

Honors College students get priority registration

Sarah Elizabeth Tooker October 30, 2012

Students in the Honors College have a leg up on others as they are able to register for classes early. Under the current system, students with priority registration register ahead of other students, given...

Event to focus on role of bystanders in violence

Mark Blanton October 29, 2012

In conjunction with Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center’s Student Leadership Council is hosting “Bystanding Love: The Story of Yeardley...

High-profile case, low-profile problem

High-profile case, low-profile problem

Chandler Wright October 29, 2012

A high-profile local case could soon put a spotlight on the strains on Alabama’s mental health facilities due to state budget cuts. Nathan Van Wilkins, the man arrested for injuring 18 people when he...

Out-of-state students find home in new clue The ’49’

Eric Yaron October 29, 2012

With out-of-state student enrollment on the rise, a new student organization was recently formed with the goal of helping new out-of-state students to acclimate themselves to life here at The University...

Philosopher to speak on science of consciousness

Philosopher to speak on science of consciousness

April Ivey October 29, 2012

Frank Jackson, a world-renowned philosopher and expert in the philosophy of the mind, will be presenting a lecture titled “The Problem of Consciousness Revisited” Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Room 205 of...

Immigrant asks, ‘Is this Alabama?’

Melissa Brown October 29, 2012

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist-activist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas asked University of Alabama students how they plan to respond to increasing diversity in America in a talk centered...

Fees pay 3rd party costs, raise prices

Becky Robinson October 29, 2012

Students who have been to their fair share of concerts know the actual price of a cheap $20 ticket can rise quickly because of charges and fees. Ticket companies and venues often add any number of fees...

'Forrest Gump' author returns to UA, compares writing to football

‘Forrest Gump’ author returns to UA, compares writing to football

Judah Martin October 29, 2012

"Forrest Gump" author Winston Groom's life of writing has proven to be very much like a box of chocolates him, though he pointed out that phrase is actually only from the movie adaptation of the book....