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FEMA maps out long-term recovery efforts

FEMA maps out long-term recovery efforts

Ashley Chaffin August 3, 2011

The rebuilding process following the April 27 tornado is going to be a long process. Besides clearing debris and a few businesses being able to reopen their doors, very little rebuilding that has gone...

Professors utilize new technology

Professors utilize new technology

Mari Johnson August 3, 2011

With gadgets such as iPhones, iPads and smartphones becoming household essentials, some studies suggest that using these items in a classroom are making what students have learned in the classroom relevant...

UA: Jocks who don't study?

UA: Jocks who don’t study?

Tyler Crompton August 3, 2011

According to the Princeton Review, UA students don’t study, but they don’t party much either.

Pancake wins Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award

Pancake wins Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award

CW Staff August 3, 2011

Alabama women’s golfer Brooke Pancake was awarded the 2011 Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award by the National Golf Coaches Association. The award goes to the student-athlete who is an upper classman and...

Student chosen for UNCF/Merck Fellowship

Student chosen for UNCF/Merck Fellowship

Jasmine Cannon August 3, 2011

Aeriel Murphy, a senior majoring in metallurgical and materials engineering, has become the first UA student to be a part of the United Negro College Fund-Merck Foundation Undergraduate Science Research...

Incoming freshman plans tornado benefit concert

Hannah Muncher August 3, 2011

As the months go by, our community still remembers the April 27 tornado like it happened yesterday. We see constant reminders as we drive down 15th Street, passing clean up crews and debris that has yet...

Debt law could impact student loans, grants

Sarah Massey August 3, 2011

Despite passing debt ceiling legislation on Aug. 2, just before the government would have defaulted on its debt, the debt issue has only begun to be resolved – with another similar debate likely to occur...

Area schools to build shelters

Sydney Newman August 3, 2011

Though the Southeast has always experienced tornadic weather, the April 27 tornado spurred increased awareness of the importance of weather preparedness at home, work and in the classroom. Of nine Tuscaloosa...

Retired judge funds nursing scholarship

Sarah Massey August 3, 2011

The Capstone College of Nursing recently received a donation of $100,000 to create an endowed scholarship for incoming freshman nursing students. Donated by Gordon Rosen, a retired municipal judge and...

Books offer solace and escape

Books offer solace and escape

Stephanie Brumfield July 27, 2011

“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” Photo Credit: Random House Caption: Part romance, part comedy and part history lesson, “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,”...

Tuscaloosa takes first steps toward recovery after April 27 tornado

Tuscaloosa takes first steps toward recovery after April 27 tornado

Ashley Chaffin July 27, 2011

Three months ago today, Tuscaloosa was hit by a catastrophic tornado, and the city has been working on unveiling plans for rebuilding. Although officials have stressed that these plans were just a first...

Stoop kid gets back on his stoop

Stoop kid gets back on his stoop

Mari Johnson July 27, 2011

For the past 20 years, 90s babies have been kicking and screaming to see some of their favorite childhood shows return to television, and on Monday night, their tantrums were over. In response to numerous...