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Chinese language takes hold on US college campuses

Chinese language takes hold on US college campuses

Nathan Proctor November 6, 2012

While presidential candidates squabble over if China is a “currency manipulator,” one point is settled: Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world- and it’s growing. “I look...

UA Muslim community thrives despite small size

UA Muslim community thrives despite small size

Ashanka Kumari November 5, 2012

When Rashmee Sharif wakes up each day, she begins with a prayer. This is something that she will do four more times before the day’s end. Sharif, a second-year master of business administration student...

Alabama escapes Death Valley, defeats LSU 21-17

Alabama escapes Death Valley, defeats LSU 21-17

Marquavius Burnett November 4, 2012

The timing was perfect. No. 1 Alabama (9-0, 6-0 SEC) had countered no. 5 LSU’s (7-2, 3-2 SEC) pressure packages with screens and runs up the middle for most of the night in its 21-17 escape from Death...

Bonner named UA president

Bonner named UA president

Melissa Brown November 1, 2012

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named Judy Bonner as the first permanent woman president of The University of Alabama at a specially called meeting Thursday. Bonner is the third person...

Students showcase talent at Fall Arts Stroll

Students showcase talent at Fall Arts Stroll

Katie Davis October 31, 2012

University of Alabama students showcased their artwork at Wednesday afternoon’s Fall Arts Stroll, displaying various forms of art along the Crimson Promenade. “The purpose of the event is to engage...

Tide learning from a loss, hopes to win against Texas A&M

Tide learning from a loss, hopes to win against Texas A&M

Caroline Gazzara October 31, 2012

After a weekend of losses, Alabama volleyball is back and ready to face Texas A&M this Thursday in College Station. The Crimson Tide’s losses against Arkansas and Tennessee are helping shape this newly...

Member of '92 championship team returns for degree

Member of ’92 championship team returns for degree

Zachary Al-Khateeb October 30, 2012

Former Alabama linebacker Andre Royal, who was a sophomore on Alabama’s 1992 national championship team, is returning to The University of Alabama to finish his degree in January, 18 years after his...

Buildings on campus and around Tuscaloosa thought to be haunted

Buildings on campus and around Tuscaloosa thought to be haunted

Colby Leopard October 30, 2012

Tuscaloosa is rich with history in the way that many southern towns are. Named after a Native American killed by European settlers, Tuscaloosa is freckled with plantation homes that once oversaw massive...

Students choosing vinyl for music, sentimental value

Students choosing vinyl for music, sentimental value

Becky Robinson October 30, 2012

In a digital age when music can be downloaded from your smartphone, some students are choosing the opposite and turning to vinyl records for their music fix. Andrew Moody, the assistant manager of Oz...

Tide readies for fans and players in Tiger Stadium

Tide readies for fans and players in Tiger Stadium

Marc Torrence October 29, 2012

Tiger Stadium is “truly a place where opponents’ dreams come to die,” LSU coach Les Miles said. Alabama players have heard the message loud and clear as they prepare to travel to what some believe...

'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....

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...