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Xpress Night returns to Ferg

Xpress Night returns to Ferg

Nathan Proctor August 31, 2011

Music and laughter erupted from the Ferguson Center on Aug. 18, marking the first Xpress Night of the fall semester. A bi-monthly open mic night for UA students at the Ferguson Center Starbucks, Xpress...

Former Tide runner Kirani James wins gold in South Korea

Former Tide runner Kirani James wins gold in South Korea

CW Staff August 31, 2011

Former University of Alabama track star Kirani James won his first gold medal on Tuesday in the 400 meters at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea. James was representing his native country...

Hightower: ‘I’m back’

Hightower: ‘I’m back’

Zachary Al-Khateeb August 30, 2011

Two years ago, linebacker Dont’a Hightower suffered a devastating knee injury from a cut block in the September 26 game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The damage the injury caused forced Hightower...

Delta Gamma anchors away

Delta Gamma anchors away

Katherine Martin August 30, 2011

The Beta Psi chapter of Delta Gamma has officially colonized here at the University of Alabama, welcoming 224 new members to the sorority, said Nicole Porter, director of communications for the sorority....

Chloe's Cup filling a Tuscaloosa niche

Chloe’s Cup filling a Tuscaloosa niche

Jordan Staggs August 30, 2011

With TCBY, Starbucks and Crimson Cafe near campus, UA is hardly found wanting when it comes to a place to get a nice hot cup o' Joe (or iced, whipped or blended, for that matter). But until May 2010, the...

Block seating outside scope of Code of Laws

Block seating outside scope of Code of Laws

Katherine Martin August 29, 2011

The Student Government Association student organization seating committee met last night to begin allocating football seating privileges to selected student organizations despite the fact that no University...

UA Day of Remembrance, as told by social media

UA Day of Remembrance, as told by social media

Will Tucker August 29, 2011

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Tuscaloosa looks to other disaster sites for guidance

Tuscaloosa looks to other disaster sites for guidance

Alyssa Locklar August 29, 2011

When it comes to recovery, it is no secret that Tuscaloosa has never faced devastation as vast as the aftermath of the April 27 tornado. Therefore, when it came to moving forward and taking steps toward...

Crimson Cafe reopens its doors

William Evans August 29, 2011

The Crimson Cafe on the Strip will reopen within one week with some changes made to its appearance and service. Rhett Madden, co-owner and founder of the cafe, said he closed the restaurant this past...

Downtown gets new cupcake shop

Downtown gets new cupcake shop

SoRelle Wyckoff August 29, 2011

Selma natives Mary Caroline Booth and her mother have always wanted to own a store and share their culinary creations with others. This summer, their dream came true when they opened a shop that features...

Tide falls to Memphis, ties New Mexico

Tide falls to Memphis, ties New Mexico

Miranda Murphy August 29, 2011

The women’s soccer team experienced defeat for the first time over the past week, as the team fell to Memphis on Friday before playing New Mexico to a 0-0 draw on Sunday. “This weekend was a huge...

The Soon-to-be Expanding Conference?

The Soon-to-be Expanding Conference?

Tony Tsoukalas August 25, 2011

The Southeastern Conference is recognized for its deep tradition, as well as its notable success in college football. However, talks earlier in the month regarding a possible expansion of the conference...