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Five years later: First responders, volunteers recount relief efforts

Five years later: First responders, volunteers recount relief efforts

Elizabeth Elkin April 27, 2016

She had called in sick to work. The warnings start. She receives calls from her workers, asking what to do. She tells them to go home and seek shelter.Outside her window, the sky darkens, the wind howls....

"Our darkest day has passed" - a reflection on the April 27 tornado

“Our darkest day has passed” – a reflection on the April 27 tornado

Michael Vine April 27, 2016

Alabama alumnus Michael Vine wrote this in the aftermath of the April 27th tornado. It is republished here with permission.It's been one week and 5 hours since the tornado came through my home and destroyed...

Answering the call: Alabama Athletics respond to April 27 tornado

Answering the call: Alabama Athletics respond to April 27 tornado

Tyler Waldrep April 27, 2016

Alabama pitcher Nathan Kilcrease was playing Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2011 with his roommates when the weather report on the other television got his attention.The weather forecaster told him to take cover...

Where the magnolia tree stands: a look back at the April 27 tornado

Where the magnolia tree stands: a look back at the April 27 tornado

Matthew Wilson April 27, 2016

Everyday, Ashley Mims wakes up in Wetumpka, Alabama. She takes her children to soccer practice and discusses future plans for college. She debates the price of soccer camp in Tuscaloosa with her youngest...

A Brooklyn girl with a southern charm

Nia Craig April 24, 2016

Alabama? And you’re from where? Why did you choose Alabama out of all places? Once people found out I was from New York, they were instantly fascinated by my decision to attend the Capstone. During my...

Not just a red backpack

Travis Kerner April 22, 2016

ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE ROLL!!!!! As many students have heard and even participated in that famous cheer at any sporting event, it can bring a great sense of pride and cheer for our school, The University...

One Last Time: A look back at 2015-16 in stories

One Last Time: A look back at 2015-16 in stories

CW Staff April 21, 2016

It's been a long year. We've seen a lot of trends over the last year (remember hoverboards?) with a couple national championships (or a 16th). Here's a month-by-month look at some of our favorite stories:August...

The legacy of being the third

Andrew Pete Cicero III April 20, 2016

Andrew Pete Cicero, Sr. was born in Praco, Alabama, in 1931. Son of a coal miner, he was destined to do exactly that, don a hardhat and delve into the pits of the earth. However, my grandfather knew that...

Looking behind the curtain at Alabama: The making of a student-theater production

Looking behind the curtain at Alabama: The making of a student-theater production

Amanda Thompson April 18, 2016

The audience stands up for a round of applause after seeing a musical or play at The University of Alabama. The skilled actors and stage transitions may make a show look easy, but many weeks of work went...

LGBTQ  in the greek system

LGBTQ in the greek system

Hannah Widener April 18, 2016

Justin Thompson, a recent graduate, pledged Alpha Delta Phi his sophomore year of college for the same reason most men do. He wanted to make friends, party and network to help with his career later...

O'Shaughnessey provides leadership at Alabama as lone senior

O'Shaughnessey provides leadership at Alabama as lone senior

Ben Boynton April 18, 2016

Senior captain Becker O’Shaughn-essey and his doubles partner, sophomore Grayson Goldin, were staring at a 1-3 deficit against Vanderbilt on a hot Sunday afternoon. The wind that usually blows through...

White team defense holds on to claim 7-3 A-Day victory

White team defense holds on to claim 7-3 A-Day victory

Tyler Waldrep April 16, 2016

With just over a minute left in the game, the White team’s defense found itself backed up against the end zone clinging to a 7-3 lead. Quarterback Cooper Bateman completed three of his last four pass...