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Historic JD's to reopen after Spring Break

Historic JD’s to reopen after Spring Break

Rich Robinson February 28, 2012

JD's, a Tuscaloosa institution since 1949, will reopen as a modern convenience store and pizza shop, with a liquor store attached, after the University of Alabama’s spring break. Tom Cubelic, the vice...

'The Nest' unveiled

‘The Nest’ unveiled

Will Edwards February 27, 2012

On a windy Saturday, in a park whose swing sets and basketball goals were decimated by an EF4 tornado, UA students and professors gathered as Creative Campus unveiled their newest project that they hope...

Phoenix weathers time, elements

Phoenix weathers time, elements

William Evans February 27, 2012

The discolored thrust of steel in front of Manly Hall has a name, a creator and a purpose, none of which are declared by a plaque or logo to identify the artwork. In fact, the steel sculpture is not designed...

Local club goes medieval on the grass every Sunday

Local club goes medieval on the grass every Sunday

Jordan Cissell February 27, 2012

The mighty warrior pulls up atop his majestic steed, preparing to do battle on the grassy slopes of the river’s bank. Helmet gleaming in the afternoon sun, he steps down from his mount and draws a menacing...

Holt looks to promote racial unity

Holt looks to promote racial unity

Adrienne Burch February 27, 2012

“O courage, my soul, and let us journey on” were the lyrics sung by the Holt High School Choir during Saturday’s first annual Holt Black History Celebration, a ceremony meant to honor the growth...

Author discusses post-slavery presence

Author discusses post-slavery presence

SoRelle Wyckoff February 27, 2012

Discussing the South’s history can be tricky, especially while in the South, but Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Blackmon spoke to a full room Thursday night in Gorgas 205 about the history of the post-civil...

Wheelchair basketball teams play first games in Foster

Wheelchair basketball teams play first games in Foster

Mary Grace Showfety February 27, 2012

The Alabama men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams made history in Foster Auditorium Friday night as the Crimson Tide took on the Illinois Fighting Illini in their final collegiate tournament...

Balanced Tide routs Bulldogs

Balanced Tide routs Bulldogs

Brett Hudson February 27, 2012

Winning tournament basketball is all about getting on a hot streak at the right time. Alabama did just that Saturday night, going from the worst 3-point shooting team in the Southeastern Conference to...

Former Wall Street Journal writer to discuss civil rights

Former Wall Street Journal writer to discuss civil rights

Sydney Newman February 23, 2012

Douglas Blackmon, The Wall Street Journal’s former bureau chief in Atlanta, will discuss his book, “Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II,”...

Sculpture marks fresh start

Sculpture marks fresh start

Will Edwards February 23, 2012

“To me, nests are a symbol of rejuvenation, and we want what we’re doing to be that symbol for Tuscaloosa,” said Emma Fick, a junior and one of the people behind The Nest. The Nest will be a large...

Houndstooth voted top 50 southern bar

Houndstooth voted top 50 southern bar

Lauren Ferguson February 23, 2012

Garden & Gun magazine recently named The Houndstooth one of the 50 Best Southern Bars. Originally opened in 1988, The Houndstooth provides the the Strip with a spacious sports bar that shows all major...

Tide looks to rebound from tough opening

Tide looks to rebound from tough opening

Brett Hudson February 23, 2012

In baseball, game planning for your opponents’ pitchers and knowing what their hitters cannot do at the plate is a very important aspect of winning consistently. Alabama head coach Mitch Gaspard is...