With a bushy brown moustache and gold-rimmed spectacles, Dr. Eugene Allen Smith leaned up against the pine ferry crossing in Tuscaloosa and wiped the sweat from his brow. It was the summer of 1904, and...

Ask any Northerner living in Alabama what their favorite part about Southern life is and some may tell you the weather. At least, that was New York native John Friel’s answer.Friel recently joined The...

Arm knitting has quickly become the latest trend in the world of so-called “do it yourself” crafts. All a person needs is their arms and some yarn to knit creations ranging from scarves to blankets.The...

If you’ve ever ventured into Smith Hall, you’ve probably noticed the giant skeleton of a Basiliasaurous hanging from the ceiling. Many people think it’s the original, although it’s actually a replica....

A small but anxious crowd gathered on the second floor of Smith Hall around a small metal box, a time capsule that hadn’t been opened since May 28, 1907, buried underneath the cornerstone of the building....