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UA Athletics, coaches, athletes speak on tornado damage; athletic events canceled

Jason Galloway April 28, 2011

The University’s athletic department dedicated Thursday to ensuring the safety of Alabama’s student athletes, coaches, staff and employees after Wednesday’s tornado destroyed a portion of Tuscaloosa.“While...

Two student deaths confirmed

CW Staff April 28, 2011

University of Alabama Spokeswoman Cathy Andreen confirmed that two UA students died after Wednesday’s tornado. The Crimson White is working to gather more information about members of the UA community...

Rec shifts from shelter to communication center

William Evans April 28, 2011

After an evening of sheltering displaced and frightened students following the tornado’s aftermath, the Rec Center has become an information center the University encourages students or parents to contact...

Students who have lost their homes react

Hannah Mask April 28, 2011

Dennis Hinton's house on Cedar Crest off 15th Street was ravaged by a tornado hours after he found out he’d passed the bar exam after graduating from UA’s law school in December.His father, David Hinton,...

Finals cancelled, graduation delayed to August

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University has canceled finals for next week due to recovery efforts. Students have the option of accepting their existing grades as of April 27, or students can take a final exam at a later date,...

Saban, Community Service Center address student volunteers

Will Tucker April 28, 2011

Word of mouth and social media led about 300 volunteers, including Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, to the Ferguson Plaza at 10 a.m. Thursday, despite the fact that no official University meeting...

UA classes cancelled through Friday

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University of Alabama has suspended classes and regular operations through Friday, April 29.The Student Rec Center is providing temporary housing for students whose residences were destroyed or severely...

UA reports no structural damage on campus

CW Staff April 28, 2011

The University received no structural damage from the EF-5 tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa Wednesday afternoon, University spokesperson Cathy Andreen said."We’re concerned with all the neighborhoods...

Rec Center offers refuge for displaced students

William Evans April 28, 2011

The University has converted the Student Recreation Center into a refuge for students who need a safe place to stay overnight as city authorities estimate the damage done to the city.Lines of displaced...