Students debate election issues at forum
Crimson White – Oct. 22
The Honors College and Housing and Residential Communities sponsored an election forum debate between the College Democrats and College Republicans Monday night…Trent Thompson said he hopes any undecided voters who attended the forum walked away with a greater understanding of the candidates and their platforms. “I was a little surprised by the complexity and thoroughness of some of the questions from the audience,” he said. “It clearly shows that students have been tuned in to this election, are familiar with the issues and are ready to make an informed decision on Election Day.”…
Drunk driving simulator visits campus
Crimson White – Oct. 22
Students will be able to experience the dangers of driving a car while under the influence without actually causing any harm today when the “Save-a-Life Tour” comes to campus. In recognition of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, this public health tour will set up a state-of-the-art drunk-driving simulator in the main level of the Ferguson Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…
She said she had breast cancer—but she lied
Glamour Magazine – November 2008
…Marc Feldman, M.D., a world-renowned psychiatrist, has treated more than 100 women who have faked serious illness. Though he has never met Bass, he believes he has her diagnosis: Munchausen’s syndrome, a psychological disorder in which someone feigns or self-induces illness to get attention and sympathy. According to Dr. Feldman, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and author of Playing Sick?, these people know that they are lying, but typically don’t know why they’re compelled to do so. And, he says, a diagnosis of bipolar disorder does not rule out Munchausen’s syndrome…
UA to Hold Health Fair
WVUA, Tuscaloosa — Oct. 21
All University of Alabama employees, retirees, and spouses can get a free flu shot at the UA employee health fair…
UA Homecoming Planned for Next Week
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 21
The University of Alabama’s homecoming is next week…this year’s parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m.