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Obasohan after terror attacks in native Belgium: "I'll keep preaching love"

Obasohan after terror attacks in native Belgium: “I'll keep preaching love”

Sean Landry March 22, 2016

When Alabama basketball’s senior captain, Retin Obasohan, awoke to news of terrorist attacks in his native Belgium, he couldn’t help but start visualizing. Here was the terminal at Brussels International...

It's how you finish: Edwards makes the most of his opportunity at Alabama

It's how you finish: Edwards makes the most of his opportunity at Alabama

Tyler Waldrep March 14, 2016

The first time Crystal Edwards heard her son’s name announced over the PA system inside Coleman Coliseum, she couldn’t help but smile. All the long hours her son had put in were finally paying off....

Edwards scores career-high in SEC Tournament loss to Kentucky

Edwards scores career-high in SEC Tournament loss to Kentucky

Tyler Waldrep March 11, 2016

A strong night from behind the arc helped Alabama defeat Ole Miss on Thursday and on Friday Arthur Edwards looked ready to pick up where he left off. Edwards finished the night with a career-high 20 points...

Oczypok bounces back from UCL surgery

Oczypok bounces back from UCL surgery

Elliott Propes March 10, 2016

After high school, he decided to take a chance. He was going to walk on to the University of Alabama baseball team. He went 14-0 and had a 1.09 ERA his senior season. He led his team to the 4A Pennsylvania...

Made for this: Obasohan sets new career highs in final season

Made for this: Obasohan sets new career highs in final season

Tyler Waldrep March 10, 2016

By Tyler Waldrep | Sports EditorOn March 15, 2015, Alabama announced men’s basketball coach, Anthony Grant, would not return for another season. When Retin Obasohan heard the news, he was faced with...

More to life than SGA

Alex Smith March 10, 2016

For the past month, I have felt nothing but animosity swirling among the people of this campus. I’ve watched friendships get destroyed all because of petty campus politics. After putting all my effort...

Obasohan honored by SEC with three annual awards

Obasohan honored by SEC with three annual awards

Tyler Waldrep March 8, 2016

Retin Obasohan was snapchatting when he got the call from coach Avery Johnson that almost cost him his phone. The SEC had named him to the SEC First Team, the all-conference defensive team and the Southeastern...

Don't put healthy living on the backburner

Don't put healthy living on the backburner

Amanda Thompson March 7, 2016

There are so many tasks on a college student’s to do list that it’s overwhelming. Who actually has time to go hit the gym? College is so expensive. Who is really going to buy all of those healthy foods?...

The false reality of Photoshopping bodies in magazines

The false reality of Photoshopping bodies in magazines

Emily Hillhouse March 7, 2016

Brandon Hooks was once excited to buy new items for his wardrobe. But at the store, surrounded by perfect-looking photos of models, his enthusiasm fell. The senior majoring in finance said he started scrutinizing...

​Eating disorders don’t discriminate

​Eating disorders don’t discriminate

Rebecca Rakowitz March 7, 2016

When Olivia Broome, a sophomore majoring in advertising, found out that she was a member of the Sadie Hawkins Dance court senior year of high school, she should have been ecstatic.Instead she was horrified.“It...

Mind, body and Hijab

Mind, body and Hijab

Sehar Ezez March 7, 2016

By Sehar Ezez | Staff ColumnistThe discussion around body acceptance is one that takes many forms – eating disorders, self-image and notably, modesty. Much of the debate on modesty seems to be whether...

No. 4 Alabama softball extends winning streak to 17

No. 4 Alabama softball extends winning streak to 17

Kelly Ward March 4, 2016

Last weekend, No. 4 Alabama softball needed a walk-off to win its first game of the tournament. On Friday night, the Crimson Tide avoided the drama and took two games by way of the mercy rule, first an...