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Students should make healthy eating choices, avoid trendy diet plans

Tara Massouleh October 15, 2013

The first time I was introduced to the concept of dieting was in the seventh grade. A girl who sat across from me at lunch pulled a Slim Fast meal-replacement shake out of her lunchbox. She then proceeded...

Vigil honors domestic abuse victims

Vigil honors domestic abuse victims

Dylan Walker October 15, 2013

When Debbie Norris’ daughter Heather was 20 years old, her life came to an early end as the result of domestic violence. Now, Norris travels the country, telling the story of her daughter’s murder...

‘Bama Laughs’ comedy night to feature student videos

Jason Frost October 15, 2013

For those interested in original comedy, students from the department of restaurant, hotel and meetings management will be hosting Bama Laughs, a night featuring comedic short films and Vines by University...

‘Haunted Alabama Black Belt’ chronicles hauntings

Tara Massouleh October 14, 2013

If you’ve ever strolled down the second floor veranda of Woods Hall on a hot day and felt an inexplicable rush of cool air, David Higdon might say you’ve experienced the paranormal. If you’ve ever...

Wedding belles: Young brides face balancing academia, wedding plans

Megan Miller October 13, 2013

In 1864, a young Southern woman wrote to the editor of the Southern Literary Messenger divulging her qualms of becoming an “old maid,” as documented in the Journal of Southern History. The Virginia...

Unconventional classes promote creativity

Unconventional classes promote creativity

Courtney Stinson October 13, 2013

Unconventional classes may seem like a way for students to lighten a class load or take a break from heavy major-related courses, but these courses have the potential to add to students’ personal and...

Main Avenue Mortuary brings horror to Tuscaloosa

Main Avenue Mortuary brings horror to Tuscaloosa

Elayne Smith October 13, 2013

First they ask for a coffin size, then leave visitors to roam single file through a haunted funeral home that hides a disturbing butcher shop. Sponsored by Townsquare Media and Laser Skin Center, The...

Tuscaloosa hosts inaugural brewfest

Tuscaloosa hosts inaugural brewfest

Alexandra Ellsworth October 10, 2013

Alabama’s craft brewing industry is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Much of its growth can be attributed to the recent changes made to brewing laws. In 2012 alone, beer production grew...

UA grad writes jokes for ‘Tosh.0’

Christopher Edmunds October 9, 2013

Sexism, obscenity, vomit and nudity are all part of the job for Joe Borden, who graduated from The University of Alabama in 2002 with a degree in telecommunication and film. Borden currently writes for...

Doctoral students direct opera productions

Laura Testino October 9, 2013

Students at The University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa community have the opportunity to travel back to their childhood in a refined fashion as the UA Opera Theater presents “Fables and Fairy Tales:...

‘Walking Dead’ fan base ever-growing heading into new season

Hannah Widener October 9, 2013

When your parents send you a Michonne bobble head and heart-shaped cookies for Valentine’s Day, that’s when you know you have become the ultimate “The Walking Dead” fan. Blood, gore and the struggle...

Breakfast ‘most important meal of day’

Heather Combs October 9, 2013

The secret weapon for victory in what seems to be a never-ending battle of weight management is as simple as eating breakfast. Consider the age-old saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the...