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Belfast experience gives UA student new perspective on Irish culture, politics

Belfast experience gives UA student new perspective on Irish culture, politics

Megan Wilson June 17, 2010

For the last five months whenever I met somebody, one of two things would occur: the new person would reference Forest Gump, or begin in a horrid version of “Sweet Home Alabama.” Now, after being...

USA gains respect in World Cup tournament

USA gains respect in World Cup tournament

Jordan Eichenblatt June 17, 2010

For two months every four years, Americans wake up early and crowd around the television to watch 90 minutes of soccer. Each year ends with the same result: USA not winning. But this year we have a chance....

UA students raise $300K for African orphan charity

UA students raise $300K for African orphan charity

Adriene LaPorte June 9, 2010

Forget Me Not NOLA, a non-profit organization founded in 2009 by two University students and five of their friends, raised about $300,000 for a charity in Africa. Adele Humphreys, a junior majoring in...

Bama wins Regionals, heads to Super Regionals

Bama wins Regionals, heads to Super Regionals

Jordan Eichenblatt June 9, 2010

On Sunday, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team furthered their run to the College World Series. Facing the No. 8 overall seed Georgia Tech in an elimination game, Alabama came out swinging, winning...

Avantis prepare for Bama Bound Orientation sessions

Patty Vaughan June 9, 2010

Competition, time management and the creation of a new family are just three aspects new Avanti members face as they take the stage through the summer months to welcome new University students. Danny...

MIA's latest single drowned out by controversies

MIA’s latest single drowned out by controversies

Morgan Dowdy June 9, 2010

“Born Free” is a great single. Built around a sample of the song “Ghost Rider” by legendary no wave band Suicide, the track’s diabolical punk grind is well-suited to MIA’s confrontational lyrics....

Gulf residents, visitors face uncertainty over BP spill

Gulf residents, visitors face uncertainty over BP spill

Chelsea Pickett June 9, 2010

After the Gulf Coast oil spill, the recovery process poses substantial challenges, said Jim Burkhart, a representative of the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge. However, residents are strong, capable and up...

Crimson Tide Football ticket sales to begin Monday

Crimson Tide Football ticket sales to begin Monday

Charles Scarborough June 9, 2010

More than 14,000 students will vie for 13,000 football season ticket packages next week. "The student football ticketing process has really gotten off to a great start, and we expect more good news in...

Byrne will face unknown challenger in GOP runoff

Byrne will face unknown challenger in GOP runoff

Charles Scarborough June 3, 2010

The Republican battle to replace Bob Riley in the Governor's Mansion took another turn Tuesday night following the uncertain results of the GOP’s primary election. After counting the votes in a political...

Sparks defeats Davis in Democratic primary

Charles Scarborough June 3, 2010

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks sent political shockwaves across the state and country with his victory over U.S. Rep. Artur Davis to earn the Democratic nomination in Alabama's upcoming gubernatorial...

Bama in the Barrios of Madrid

Bama in the Barrios of Madrid

Karissa Bursch June 3, 2010

The streets filled with hundreds of fans pounding homemade drums, bodies completely painted, waving flags, beers in hand, screaming uproariously. The SWAT team and police officers lined the streets watching...

Crimson Tide falls in SEC Championship game

Crimson Tide falls in SEC Championship game

Jordan Eichenblatt June 3, 2010

Two weeks ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team was fighting for the eighth and final spot in the SEC Tournament. After a sweep of Tennessee, the Tide was in and at the seventh seed. The Tide took...