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Quidditch on the Quad returns

Quidditch on the Quad returns

Rebecca Howard October 11, 2011

From the view at Denny Chimes, the field looks smooth as velvet. At both ends of the Quad stand three gold hoops, fifty feet high. The crimson figure on a broomstick moves so fast, it becomes blurred....

Artists demonstrate at Kentuck

Artists demonstrate at Kentuck

Adam Greene October 11, 2011

For those looking for an activity to attend on an away game weekend, Kentuck’s annual Festival of the Arts will be providing a variety of entertainment and art. Kentuck will celebrate the festival’s...

Health Center juggles increase in traffic

Health Center juggles increase in traffic

Jasmine Cannon October 11, 2011

The Student Health Center has seen an influx of students during this cold and flu season. The waiting room has been full of students seeking attention, everyday at all hours of the day, for anything from...

Suicide rates higher at UA than average statistics

Suicide rates higher at UA than average statistics

Melissa Brown October 11, 2011

Going to college may cut a young person’s risk of attempting suicide in half, experts say. According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2006, the school suicide...

Sigma Pi fraternity honors fallen brother

Sigma Pi fraternity honors fallen brother

Jessica Ruffin October 11, 2011

One of the fatalities of the April 27 tornado was Marcus Smith, a member of the Sigma Pi fraternity at the University of Alabama. In the days that followed the storm, Smith’s pledge brother, Chris Flynn,...

Lacy returns to practice, Tide prepares for Ole Miss

Lacy returns to practice, Tide prepares for Ole Miss

Laura Owens October 11, 2011

Running back Eddie Lacy, who hurt his foot during the Arkansas game, practiced Tuesday along with the other running backs. Head coach Nick Saban hasn’t said whether he’s playing for sure on Saturday,...

Environmental council's community garden fights for real food

Environmental council’s community garden fights for real food

Jessica Ruffin October 10, 2011

Brett Hannan wants everyone to know being progressive is not about politics for the University of Alabama Environmental Council (UAECo). “We want to build a coalition of progressive-minded students,...

Storytellers of Steppenwolf

Storytellers of Steppenwolf

Ashanka Kumari October 10, 2011

John Kay, lead singer for the band Steppenwolf, said music could be a lot more than just a form of entertainment on Monday during the band’s concert and lecture at Moody Music Hall. “It's about what...

Vintage T-shirt sale back at Alabama for fifth year

Vintage T-shirt sale back at Alabama for fifth year

Ashley Chaffin October 10, 2011

It’s not often someone can get an official concert T-shirt from a band without attending the show, but this Thursday at the Ferguson Center will offer that chance for anyone whose favorite band may be...

Athletic trainers: the other team on the field

Athletic trainers: the other team on the field

Aldo Amato October 10, 2011

As Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran comes across the screen at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the crowd erupts and Alabama fans across the stadium put up four fingers to signal the beginning of the fourth quarter....

Plus/Minus system: positive or negative at UA?

Plus/Minus system: positive or negative at UA?

William Evans October 10, 2011

Freshmen accustomed to the five letter grades used in high school may be surprised when mid-term grades roll around this month. The University is one of nine schools in the Southeastern Conference that...

Delta Zeta wins lawn decoration contest

Delta Zeta wins lawn decoration contest

Jessica Ruffin October 9, 2011

Delta Zeta sorority placed first in the annual Homecoming Lawn Decoration contest after all of the pomps were revealed Friday. The sorority’s lawn decoration, encompassing this year’s homecoming theme...