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Sen. Hank Erwin speaks on gambling

Brittney Knox March 3, 2010

Months ago, anyone could drive around the Alabama highways and see flashing lights advertising bingo, but now those lights have been dimmed in many areas across the state. State Sen. Hank Erwin, a Republican...

Freshman faced with fight for life

Patty Vaughan March 3, 2010

Sixteen has always been pinned as a difficult age, but for Blaise Finnegan, passing his driving test was only the beginning. Now a freshman at the University majoring in mechanical engineering, Blaise...

New award honors high school teachers

Katy Turnbull March 3, 2010

The UA Office for Academic Affairs has created the Capstone Inspiring Educator Award to recognize Alabama high school teachers who helped to equip and to motivate current UA students to achieve their academic...

No candidate running for financial affairs

Will Tucker March 2, 2010

When students vote next week in the SGA elections, no name will appear on the ballot for the vice president of financial affairs. Edward Patton, who currently serves as treasurer for SGA, represented...

Alcoholism: More effects than you think

CW Staff March 2, 2010

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You’re not an alcoholic until you graduate”? That sums up the way a lot of college students think about drinking. When people are in college, many think they are...

Bus drivers go on strike

CW Staff March 1, 2010

Effective this morning, drivers for the CrimsonRide are on strike. After rejecting the latest offer from First Transit, the company running the bus system, the unionized drivers are currently on strike...

SGA campaigning kicks off with debate

SGA campaigning kicks off with debate

William Evans March 1, 2010

The first SGA Executive Candidate Debate was held Sunday at the Bryant Conference Center. The debate featured nine contenders, five of whom are unopposed. Kelly Corr, running for executive secretary;...

UA professor develops emissions-limiting product

William Evans March 1, 2010

Marcus Ashford, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has developed a product capable of curbing tailpipe emissions from vehicles. Rick Swatloski, licensing associate for the office of technology...

Fraternity to get new house

Hannah Mask March 1, 2010

Plans for a new house for Alpha Tau Omega are underway, and construction will begin pending the University’s Board of Trustees’ approval. Gentry McCreary, director of greek affairs, said the current...

Cason Award recognizes southern journalist

Jessica Cheek March 1, 2010

The College of Communication and Information Sciences will present this year’s Clarence Cason Award to nationally syndicated columnist and author Rheta Grimsley Johnson March 9 at a dinner held in her...

Event raises awareness for financial aid

CW Staff March 1, 2010

by Clara Goode The University held its annual financial aid awareness day event Friday. The UA financial aid office has been working to provide students with information on financial aid through this...

Organizations participate in Read Across America Day

Brittney Knox March 1, 2010

In schools around Tuscaloosa Tuesday, volunteers from area organizations will be reading to students for Read Across America Day, which happens to be on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. United Way also will hold...