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UA walk works to combat stigma of mental illness on campus

Mazie Bryant October 8, 2012

Despite its prevalence among the collegiate age group, mental illness remains a hushed topic on college campuses, as many are wary to speak out about their condition, afraid of the stigma associated with...

Most scholarships at UA awarded on meritorious basis

Chandler Wright October 8, 2012

Although The University of Alabama offers several merit-based scholarships to undergraduate students, the Office of Student Financial Aid emphasizes mostly pre-existing federal aid programs, unlike other...

Tuscaloosa Miracle League benefits players, parents

Tuscaloosa Miracle League benefits players, parents

Nathan Proctor October 8, 2012

Base-clearing home runs, spectacular bobbled catches and a healthy dose of baseball superstition provided for a traditional afternoon of baseball Saturday, Oct. 6. Less ordinary was the opportunity provided...

RISE leaders go to Russia for disabled music outreach

Morgan Taylor October 8, 2012

Educators from the University ’s RISE program and the UA School of Music visted the Prospectiva Center in St. Petersburg, Russia last week to work with children with disabilities. The group also worked...

Anonymous letter calls for overhaul of greek life

CW Staff October 8, 2012

An email claiming to be sent on behalf of fraternity and sorority pledges at The University of Alabama warned Greek Affairs director Kathleen Gillan last month that pledgeship should be reformed or unwanted...

Students suffer from nomophobia, cellphone addiction

Students suffer from nomophobia, cellphone addiction

CW Staff October 8, 2012

A new addiction is being added to the long list, right alongside drugs and alcohol – nomophobia, an addiction to cellphones. In 2008, British researchers coined the term nomophobia for the anxiety one...

Local housing experts educate students on off-campus living

Sarah Elizabeth Tooker October 8, 2012

Students were informed of their rights and responsibilities as off-campus tenants at the Student Governnment Association-sponsored Landlord, Leases and Legalities event Monday at the Ferguson Center. ...

Graduates: Degree worth debt

Graduates: Degree worth debt

CW Staff October 4, 2012

University of Alabama graduate Chris Izor took out direct student loans in order to graduate with an English degree and nearly $31,000 in debt that he hopes to pay off within the next 10 years. Although...

Beloved Honors College professor dies at 39

CW Staff October 1, 2012

Will Nolan, an assistant professor in the Honors College, died Thursday, Sept. 27. Nolan, 39, was beginning his third year with the College this fall and instructed “Ideology and the Cinema” and “Cinema...

UA professor to receive PR award

CW Staff October 1, 2012

Bruce Berger, professor of advertising and public relations, will fly to New York City on Nov. 8 to receive the Pathfinder Award for significant contributions to public relations research. The Institute...

WellBAMA offers faculty, staff health benefits

Kelsey Zokan October 1, 2012

The University of Alabama’s signature wellness program, WellBAMA, is designed to allow faculty and staff to improve the quality of their lives. “The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is relatively...

Alternative Bama Dining options receive mixed reviews

Ashley Tripp October 1, 2012

Bama Dining offers gluten-free, meat-free and peanut-free options in their dining halls as part of their commitment to serve the dietary needs of the increase in students with food allergies. However,...