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End of an era: Mal Moore steps down as athletic director

Marquavius Burnett March 20, 2013

Gymnastics head coach Sarah Patterson expected a medical update when she was called to an athletic department meeting about the status of Mal Moore Wednesday afternoon. She raced to the meeting, fearing...

Under threat of local lawsuit by chain, local restaurant changes name

John Burleson March 20, 2013

Burger U changed its name to Tuscaloosa Burger after receiving a legal notice from the owners of the popular Wings U restaurant. The new restaurant underwent the change in name after a vigorous campaign...

Travel writer ‘jet hikes’ her way across country

Becky Robinson March 20, 2013

Since July 2012, travel writer Amber Nolan has been hitchhiking across America. But the 28-year-old travel writer isn’t sticking her thumb out on highways. She’s using small planes. Nolan, who recently...

Engineering students prepare for robotics competition

Engineering students prepare for robotics competition

Ashanka Kumari March 20, 2013

A team of eight UA electrical engineering seniors will compete at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers SoutheastCon April 5-6 in Jacksonville, Fla. The team, known as “The A Team,”...

Athletics Director Mal Moore steps down, will become special assistant to President Bonner

Athletics Director Mal Moore steps down, will become special assistant to President Bonner

Marc Torrence March 20, 2013

University of Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore will step down from his position, according to a UA release, due to health factors. Moore will become a special assistant to President Judy Bonner effective...

Alabama beats Northeastern in 1st round of tournament

Charlie Potter March 19, 2013

The Alabama men’s basketball team defeated Northeastern 62-43 Tuesday in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament. The No. 1 seed Crimson Tide (21-12, 12-6 SEC) controlled the game for...

Art exhibit commemorates desegregation anniversary

Art exhibit commemorates desegregation anniversary

Margaret Wilbourne March 19, 2013

Through the Doors, a campuswide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of The University of Alabama, is being represented visually at the Paul R. Jones Gallery in Tuscaloosa. The art...

Alabama gymnasts topple No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners

Alabama gymnasts topple No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners

Caroline Gazzara March 17, 2013

The No. 4 ranked Alabama gymnastics team closed out its regular season with a 197.525-196.900 win over No. 1 ranked Oklahoma in front of 11,776 fans in Coleman Coliseum on Senior Night. It was the Crimson...

Wheelchair basketball player returns for 5th year to win national championship

Wheelchair basketball player returns for 5th year to win national championship

Abbey Crain March 17, 2013

Mark Booth enjoys traveling. He has visited all 50 states, 17 European countries, Australia and Honduras. He has two national championship titles and will graduate in May. He was born with spina bifida,...

Offensive surge carries Tide baseball team to win v. Tennessee

Kevin Connell March 17, 2013

The Alabama baseball team concluded its opening weekend in Southeastern Conference play with a 15-1 win against the Tennessee Volunteers Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Tide (11-9, 2-1 SEC) has...

UA plans to build new fountain by Shelby

John Burleson March 17, 2013

The University of Alabama plans to build a $1.8 million fountain in the courtyard of Shelby Hall. Once built, the pentagonal courtyard will feature a circular fountain with a surrounding area of vegetation...

Tide falls to No. 1 seed Florida in semifinal round of SEC Tournament

Tide falls to No. 1 seed Florida in semifinal round of SEC Tournament

Charlie Potter March 16, 2013

  An impressive first half and the hopes of playing in the Southeastern Conference final vanished with a lackluster second half performance from the Alabama men’s basketball team. The Crimson Tide...