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Appeal filed for lawsuit against Dining Dollars

Jennie Kushner February 24, 2011

Although a Jefferson County judge dismissed three class action lawsuits regarding Dining Dollars’ mandatory food fees, the decision has been appealed. Danny Evans, the attorney who filed the suit on...

Tide-Tigers rivalry under scrutiny by fans

Taylor Holland February 24, 2011

Many students from the University of Alabama and Auburn University may describe the rivalry between the two in-state schools using one word – hate. “We hate them, they hate us,” said Hillary Watson,...

Alabama, Auburn grow new roots

Alabama, Auburn grow new roots

Jennie Kushner February 23, 2011

Feb. 23, 2011 marks a milestone in the history of the rivalry between the University of Alabama and Auburn University that is much stronger than Spike 80DF. Student Government Association presidents from...

Fans branch out to aid rivals

Fans branch out to aid rivals

Amanda Sams February 22, 2011

As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Tide for Toomer’s Facebook page has raised at least $40,000, half of the total $80,000 in donations that Auburn University has received so far by supporters and alumni nationwide...

Voters approve alcohol sales law

Voters approve alcohol sales law

Taylor Holland February 22, 2011

Overwhelming voter support helped overturn Tuscaloosa’s Sunday alcohol sales laws on Tuesday. By way of an 8,519 to 2,462 vote, an unofficial number released around 8:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa voters approved...

Fashion Inc. seeks T-shirt donations

Brittney Knox February 21, 2011

With a little time and vision, a new design can be formed — even just from a T-shirt. Last year, Theresa Mince, an officer of Fashion Inc., created several designs from T-shirts for the annual Fashion...

Group bridges gap between generations

Adam Greene February 21, 2011

For some, visiting a nursing home is exasperating, but for several Alabama students it is a venture to connect one generation to the next. In the summer of 2009, senior Benton Atchison met with the then...

SGA encourages voter turnout

Katherine Martin February 20, 2011

The city of Tuscaloosa will vote Tuesday on a referendum that would allow the sales of alcohol on Sundays. Students and members of the Student Government Association are rallying to increase awareness...

Religious groups opposed to alcohol vote

Taylor Holland February 17, 2011

After both the state House and Senate approved Tuscaloosa’s Sunday alcohol sales bill last session, much controversy started surrounding the upcoming vote. Bars along The Strip have posted signs on...

Auburn vandal not affiliated with UA

Auburn vandal not affiliated with UA

Amanda Sams February 17, 2011

Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr., 62, of Dadeville, has been arrested and charged with first-degree criminal mischief for poisoning the oak trees at Toomer’s Corner, Auburn University Police Chief Tommy Dawson...

Counties loosen alcohol laws

Counties loosen alcohol laws

Taylor Holland February 17, 2011

Churches may soon not be the only locations serving wine to their patrons on Sunday afternoons. On Feb. 22, Tuscaloosa voters will have the opportunity to allow Sunday alcohol sales between noon and...

Decision time nears for vote

Katherine Martin February 13, 2011

The city of Tuscaloosa will vote for seven-day sales of alcohol on Feb. 22, a vote that has been 10 years in the making, Tracy Croom, city clerk, said. Although the board of the Chamber of Commerce of...