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Robert Bentley discusses primary runoff with CW

Robert Bentley discusses primary runoff with CW

Charles Scarborough June 9, 2010

Robert Bentley shocked the Alabama political community by receiving 25 percent of the votes in the GOP primary, likely placing him in the Republican runoff July 13. Bentley held a narrow 140-vote lead...

Black Belt Experience gives students new perspectives

Black Belt Experience gives students new perspectives

Adriene LaPorte June 3, 2010

For three weeks in May, about 50 freshman and sophomore University Fellows participated in the Black Belt Experience, developing community relationships and aiding an often forgotten rural town. “[The...

Byrne will face unknown challenger in GOP runoff

Byrne will face unknown challenger in GOP runoff

Charles Scarborough June 3, 2010

The Republican battle to replace Bob Riley in the Governor's Mansion took another turn Tuesday night following the uncertain results of the GOP’s primary election. After counting the votes in a political...

Sparks defeats Davis in Democratic primary

Charles Scarborough June 3, 2010

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks sent political shockwaves across the state and country with his victory over U.S. Rep. Artur Davis to earn the Democratic nomination in Alabama's upcoming gubernatorial...

73rd annual Boys State held at UA

73rd annual Boys State held at UA

Jaley Cranford June 2, 2010

About 550 rising high school seniors are on the University’s campus this week running a mock state government through the 73rd annual American Legion Boys State program, according to a UA news release....

Crash puts student in hospital

Crash puts student in hospital

Hannah Mask April 28, 2010

Update: Just after midnight Thursday,  Bret Reynolds, a senior who was cycling with Thomas at the time of the accident, said Thomas is stable, and doctors hope to move him from intensive care in the...

Alabama International Justice Mission raises human trafficking awareness

Tori Luna April 27, 2010

Students at the University are constantly being bombarded by causes like saving Darfur, going green and providing clean water to those who don’t have it. So much goes on in the world today that students...

UA to launch iPhone app

UA to launch iPhone app

Colby Leopard April 27, 2010

Staying updated about campus affairs and getting involved with UA events will soon be easier for University students, thanks to a new smart phone application. The University inked a deal with Blackboard...

Council makes curfew changes, Tuscaloosa Air Show next weekend

Brittney Knox April 27, 2010

In January, the council adopted an ordinance, effective May 1, establishing a curfew law for children under 18 including daytime hours. After continued study of the curfew ordinance, the council decided...

SGA presidency prepares students for leadership positions

SGA presidency prepares students for leadership positions

Chris Izor April 25, 2010

By Chris Izor and Jasmine Cannon More than twenty years after serving as SGA President, John Merrill announced his candidacy for Alabama State House of Representatives. “It is my belief,” he said,...

UA’s Mock Trial Team wins at state tournament

Taylor Holland April 25, 2010

The University of Alabama’s Mock Trial Team finished in first place as a defense team in the inaugural YMCA Collegiate Judicial Conference and Competition. The mock trial was held at the Alabama State...

UA alums start nonprofit

Eryn Phillips April 22, 2010

Micah Melnick knew she wanted to start a non-profit organization to help foster children after her own parents became foster parents while she was an undergraduate student at the Capstone. “My parents...