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Golf tournament benefits Breast Cancer Fund

Cole Booth October 2, 2013

After head gymnastics coach Sarah Patterson did not pass her annual mammogram 10 years ago, she felt inspired to do something to support women who may have experienced similar situations. “There’s...

Health risks may outweigh the low calories of diet soda

Heather Combs September 24, 2013

Which is better – diet soda or regular soda? That is the big question. Diet soda versus regular soda has been an ongoing debate for as long as I can remember. I have always been on the fence about...

Alpha Omicron Pi to hold backyard charity auction for arthritis

Alpha Omicron Pi to hold backyard charity auction for arthritis

Annslee Wilson September 18, 2013

In preparation for the first home game weekend, the University’s Alpha Omicron Pi sorority has been working to organize its annual Backyard Bash event, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation. The Backyard...

Fight against ‘freshman 15’ weight gain with small lifestyle changes

Heather Combs September 17, 2013

“Freshman 15” – two words that capture the fear of almost all college students. The “freshman 15” is considered to be the excess weight many students gain when they enter college. The expression...

Color Run returns to Tuscaloosa Saturday

Color Run returns to Tuscaloosa Saturday

Bianca Martin September 4, 2013

The Color Run will be making its second stop in Tuscaloosa this weekend, allowing students and the Tuscaloosa community another chance to be doused in colored corn starch and to participate in the self-proclaimed...

More UA students opting for electronic cigarettes

More UA students opting for electronic cigarettes

Deanne Winslett August 21, 2013

Since electronic cigarettes were introduced to the market in 2002, they have continually increased in popularity. Now, in 2013, they are expected to double in sales, said professor of medicine Dr. Alan...

Protein shakes not just for athletes

Lauren Ferguson July 31, 2013

During a recent trip visiting a longtime friend, I was introduced to the growing trend and culture of protein shakes. Yes, these blended beverages are often associated with trips to the gym, sweaty athletic...

Ministry helps women with life post-prison

Lauren Ferguson July 31, 2013

Roxanne Harris never thought she would be coordinating a women’s prison ministry, but after 13 years, she continues to serve the community and enjoys every moment of it. Woman2Woman Empower-ment, founded...

Student creates major to aid emergency situations

Student creates major to aid emergency situations

Alexandra Ellsworth July 17, 2013

The Ferguson Center was bustling with students as usual in January 2012. Several tables were lined up around the room with sign-up sheets, information cards and free T-shirts or pens. For John Fleischauer,...

Sleep deprivation impacts personal lives, health

Taiza Troutman July 10, 2013

One of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is ensuring we are well rested enough to perform our daily demands. The necessary hours of sleep varies throughout life’s stages,...

UA student wins grant to help local river

UA student wins grant to help local river

Megan Miller June 26, 2013

Gillian Richard, a University of Alabama public relations student and Black Warrior Riverkeeper intern will have a little more help now cleaning up the Black Warrior river. Richard recently received the...

With ongoing debate, HPV vaccine gaining attention

Becky Robinson June 19, 2013

Since actor Michael Douglas recently claimed his throat cancer was caused by HPV, more people have joined the debate on the usually hushed STD. HPV, the human papillomavirus, causes roughly 33,300 cases...