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Fruit flies playing key role in medical research

Fruit flies playing key role in medical research

Ellen Coogan February 21, 2013

When working with fruit flies, assistant biology professor Laura Reed looks for a genetic mechanism behind metabolic syndrome, which is predictive of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Basically,...

Bob Woodward of Washington Post to speak Friday

Bob Woodward of Washington Post to speak Friday

Justin Heck February 21, 2013

Bob Woodward, the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist famous for breaking the Watergate scandal in 1972, will speak on campus Friday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. Woodward, currently the associate editor at the Washington...

Morning accident kills UA student

Morning accident kills UA student

Adrienne Burch February 21, 2013

The first time Miles Hutcherson met Dwight “Doc” Reel II, he walked right up to him and said, “Nice to meet you. I’m Doc, like doctor.” “I couldn’t help but laugh at his goofy introduction,...

Alabama hires Mario Cristobal as offensive line, assistant head coach

Alabama hires Mario Cristobal as offensive line, assistant head coach

CW Staff February 21, 2013

University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced the hiring of Mario Cristobal as Alabama’s offensive line coach and assistant head coach Wednesday. Cristobal takes over for Jeff Stoutland, who...

Rodney Cooper scores big in win against Miss State

Rodney Cooper scores big in win against Miss State

Charlie Potter February 21, 2013

Sophomore guard Rodney Cooper stepped up and posted a double-double in the Alabama men’s basketball team’s win over Mississippi State Wednesday in Coleman Coliseum. Cooper filled the stat sheet with...

Student finds dedication, passion in dance department

Student finds dedication, passion in dance department

Alexandra Ellsworth February 19, 2013

For Ashley Volner, creative movement was her first language. Dance is a way of expressing herself that extended beyond a hobby or extracurricular activity. “Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that...

UAPD disperses Harlem Shake crowd, student organizer ticketed

UAPD disperses Harlem Shake crowd, student organizer ticketed

CW Staff February 18, 2013

UAPD ticketed the student organizer of Monday afternoon’s Harlem Shake filming, saying the organizers lacked official University permission to assemble. “They told me not to talk to the press,”...

Opinion: Notre Dame didn’t belong on the field with Alabama

Opinion: Notre Dame didn’t belong on the field with Alabama

Marquavius Burnett January 8, 2013

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – It was the fourth quarter of a game that was well in hand, but the star quarterback and dominant offensive lineman were fighting on the field. AJ McCarron, who left the locker room...

Lacy, Mosley run away as Most Outstanding Players in title game

Lacy, Mosley run away as Most Outstanding Players in title game

Zachary Al-Khateeb January 8, 2013

The Alabama football team (13-1) has once again placed itself as the pinnacle of all college football. The Crimson Tide absolutely dismantled No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42-14 to place itself there....

Tide dismantles Notre Dame 42-14 to win 3rd title in 4 years

Tide dismantles Notre Dame 42-14 to win 3rd title in 4 years

Marc Torrence January 8, 2013

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Nick Saban wouldn’t let his players use the R or D words in the buildup to Monday’s BCS National Championship Game. He didn’t want his players thinking about repeating or...