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Exchange students experience Thanksgiving

Exchange students experience Thanksgiving

Bailey Shoenberger November 23, 2015

From the football to the feasting to the excuse to gather with friends and family, there is nothing more American than a Thanksgiving celebration. From its origins in the colonial days as a celebration...

UA researchers say holiday travel dangerous

Collin Burwinkel November 24, 2014

During holidays, students travel home in a variety of ways. According to a recent UA study, during Thanksgiving break, automobile crashes caused by deer, alcohol or bad weather are more common. The study,...

Comfort foods don't have limits

Comfort foods don't have limits

Katharine Buckley November 24, 2014

Thanksgiving is easily the best holiday for eating. Food is abundant and familiar as every family sticks to their special, classic dishes. It’s not Thanksgiving unless there are deviled eggs, a baked...

We celebrate gift giving too early

Erynn Williams November 4, 2014

Just before fall break, I found my social media sites riddled with warning of the impending bombardment of Christmas time festivities. The Fairy Godmother reminded Cinderella that when the clock strikes...

Thanksgiving brings together UA newcomers

Nathan Proctor November 29, 2011

Drenched in the warm aroma of a home-cooked meal, the dining room offered up a plethora of turkey-day delicacies split between a seating of adults carefully filling their plates and a kids’ table featuring...

Health holiday eating tips help maintain weight

Caroline Murray November 22, 2011

For many Americans, the holidays mean eating, and eating means weight gain. For those trying to avoid that weight gain, there are several strategies to stay healthy while enjoying Grandma’s dressing....

Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers

Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers

Avery Driggers November 22, 2011

If your family is like mine, the kitchen is a sacred and congested place in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Persons under the age of 40 who wander in there are usually met with weary eyes and requests...

Students prepare for Black Friday shopping frenzy

Students prepare for Black Friday shopping frenzy

Elizabeth Manning November 22, 2011

The coming Thanksgiving break also brings another holiday – one for shoppers.  Stores in Tuscaloosa, as well as stores across the United States, will open their doors at a new time this year in honor...

Local church offers turkey dinner

Nathan Proctor November 21, 2011

For some students at the University, going home over Thanksgiving break simply isn’t an option. With campus shut down and few dining options in Tuscaloosa on turkey day, some students may find their...

The Opposition: Chizik talks Iron Bowl

The Opposition: Chizik talks Iron Bowl

Laura Owens November 21, 2011

As Thanksgiving week approaches, so too does the Iron Bowl. With the game back to its usual Saturday kickoff, ESPN’s College Gameday is also making its way to Auburn, Ala., to see the No. 2 and No. 24...

Turkey Day Tailgating

Turkey Day Tailgating

Avery Driggers November 21, 2010

After the turkey has been carved, the yams have been candied and the stuffing has been… stuffed, there’s really only one thing left to do if you’re an Alabama football fan. Crank up the engine and...

Food: Give Thanksgiving a sweet treat

Avery Driggers November 19, 2010

This year my mom has charged me with the task of picking and making THE Thanksgiving dessert. Oh, the power. And with great power comes great responsibility, so I went to the most trusted and decadent...