Thomas relates path to high court
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 24
United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas would have made a good stand-up comedian. He managed to make a room full of University of Alabama School of Law students roar with laughter throughout his lecture Friday afternoon… “It’s not every day we get someone who widely affects U.S. policy and law to come to the law school,” said third-year student Leland Unruh. “From a law student’s point of view, what’s fascinating that I’d like to hear him talk about is what guides him in making his decisions.” Friday was the 18th anniversary of Thomas’ swearing in as a Supreme Court justice and his second visit to the UA law school….Thomas was the speaker for the school’s Albritton Lecture Series, established by Judge William Harold Albritton III, a 1960 UA Law alumnus and senior judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. “Judge Albritton is an incredible advocate for the law school and makes contact with potential speakers domestically as well as internationally,” said law school spokesman Aaron Latham. The lecture series has included eight U.S. Supreme Court justices since 1996. Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke in 1996, followed by Justice Antonin Scalia and now-retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor in 1999, Rehnquist in 2003, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 2004, Justice Stephen Breyer 2006 and Justice Samuel Alito in 2007. Chief Justice Roberts will speak in 2010. The former president of Israel’s Supreme Court and Canada’s first female chief justice have also been speakers.
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No evidence found for riverfront battle
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 26
…But the University of Alabama’s Office of Archeological Research conducted a reconnaissance dig on the site, searching for arrowheads, pieces of broken pottery or any artifact of previous civilization. Nothing was found. “For as long as I can remember, people claimed there was a battle there, but there are several spots down the river where people claim there was a battle,” said Sam Mizzelle, a cultural resource investigator with UA…But because UA’s study found no artifacts to suggest the site would be significant, the site is cleared for future construction. If any artifacts, including arrowheads, broken pieces of pottery, glass, metal fasteners or even human burials are found, construction plans must cease and the Alabama Historical Commission must be contacted immediately, according to the letter…
UA helps keep kids safe in football crowds
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 23
…parents can pick up a free wristband from the Gameday operations RV outside Reese Phifer Hall…the plan is to have parents write their names, cell phone numbers, tent locations…will help UA officials get lost children back to their parents.
‘Hair’ to rock Allen Bales
Crimson White – Oct. 26
…The Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting the campus debut of “Hair,” with story and lyrics written by Gerome Ragini and James Rado, beginning tonight at 7:30 in the Allen Bales Theatre on campus next to Rowand-Johnson Hall…
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 23
Hope seen in latest home sales figures
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 24
September home sales in the Tuscaloosa area and statewide remained off from their pre-recession levels but showed some upward trends, according to figures released Friday by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the University of Alabama.
Birmingham News – Oct. 24
Is authority to seek private records valid?
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 25
…The two senators helped King three years ago. David Lanoue, chairman of the political science department at the University of Alabama, said endorsing a challenger over an incumbent “is pretty extraordinary.”…
UA event promotes alcohol awareness
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 24
Like a bed of closely grouped flowers, 1,700 small red flags have occupied a patch of the University of Alabama Quad this week…the flags represent the number of college students in the U.S. who die each year from unintentional injuries related to alcohol abuse…The Office of Student Judicial Affairs placed the flags and signs on the Quad as part of the university’s observance of National Alcohol Awareness Week, which concludes today…“It’s important to be aware of symptoms (of alcohol poisoning) and be aware of how much you’re consuming so you don’t get to that point. It’s also important to be aware of your companions,” said Delynne Wilcox, coordinator of health planning and prevention for UA’s Department of Health Promotion and Wellness…
UA Students To Wear Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
WVUA (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 23
Many University of Alabama students will wear pink ribbons to support breast cancer awareness month…
Opinion: Go pink for others
Crimson White – Oct. 26
This year, it seems as if there has been more pink than usual. From the cover of Sports Illustrated a few weeks ago to some UA sororities encouraging students to wear pink to Saturday’s nationally televised game against Tennessee to the Race for the Cure earlier this month in Birmingham, we have been saturated in awareness efforts…The SGA will dedicate Wednesday to breast cancer awareness when every member of the organization will wear pink. Wednesday’s effort is an important message for the campus community, and we encourage all students, even those who are not a part of student government, to participate…
Swine flu vaccine available on campus
Crimson White – Oct. 26
…the Student Health Center hopes to help students by providing the new FluMist vaccine, used to combat the swine flu virus. “The FluMist is used nasally and contains the live virus,” said Dr. David Roberts, a student health physician. “The shot works exactly like the mist, and they don’t have many side-effects.”…
Zipcar now available on iPhone
Crimson White – Oct. 26
With Zipcar’s car-sharing program available to UA students, it has become easier for some to make their way off campus. However, until now, members could only reserve Zipcars through the Internet. Now, Zipcar has made using their program even easier with the Zipcar application for iPhone or iPod Touch, allowing members to make reservations without their computer…
Who haunts the halls of Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 25
…Most ghosts on the UA campus are benevolent, or at least non-threatening. Among those said to haunt namesake halls or locations are Eugene Allen Smith (Smith Hall), Amelia Gayle Gorgas (the Gorgas Library) and Marian Gallaway (the Gallaway Theatre in Rowand-Johnson Hall)…
From A to Zip City, Ala. has odd place names
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 26
…One of the most complete sources of information on local town and community names comes from “The Place Names of Colbert and Lauderdale Counties, Alabama” — a dissertation written by Sandra Sockwell for her Ph.D. in the English department at the University of Alabama in 1985. The two-volume, nearly 700-page work catalogues towns, communities, churches, roads, ponds — nearly any geographic feature named by man. The account comes from public records and interviews with old-timers…
Former congressman discusses new book
Crimson White – Oct. 26
Former Alabama congressman Glen Browder will be discussing his new book, “The South’s New Racial Politics: Inside the Race Game of Southern History,” Tuesday in Gorgas Library Room 204 at 4 p.m…Jessica Lacher-Feldman, coordinator of the event, said she chose to have Browder speak because the book seemed interesting and relevant on a number of issues. “I think that the subject is interesting and timely, and we like to bring in all different types of speakers and books,” she said…
Athlete runs to benefit UA’s arboretum
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 26
When Nick Sella leaves his house early Halloween morning to go running, it will be for a mission: to earn money for the University of Alabama Arboretum…Arboretum horticulturist Mary Jo Modica said people can sponsor Sella by pledging to give a certain amount of money for every mile…To cap his run, there will be a Halloween celebration called the Halloween Half Hundred at the arboretum. From 3 to 6 p.m., the event will feature children’s activities. Activities from 6 to 10 p.m. are more suited for adults. Both parts of the celebration will feature a costume contest with three categories: best botanical costume without the use of kudzu, best costume made from recycled materials and best costume made from white toilet paper. Music will be provided by members of Henri’s Notions, with food by Innisfree Pub and South’s Finest Meats…
Southern Bound: The Tin Man’s life in words and photos
Mobile Press-Register – Oct. 25
…“Charlie Lucas: Tin Man” (Alabama, $49.95) presents the works, life story and warm, affirmative philosophy of this gifted visionary in exciting and accessible fashion. The book features the luscious full-color photography of Chip Cooper, a University of Alabama photographer…
‘They dream, eat and sleep Alabama’
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 24
“Forest Manor is where the ’Bama fans live…To celebrate this year’s winning season, Big Al and the University of Alabama cheerleaders came to visit the residents Friday. Cheerleader Sidney McGough said that during football season, they make regular visits to nursing homes and participate in a number of events in Tuscaloosa and around the state because reaching out to the community is a top priority. “It’s good to know that we support all fans and show our spirit through the state and across the country,” McGough said…
James Spann receives Alumni Award from UA’s College of Communication and Information Sciences
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Oct. 23
Spann recently received an outstanding alumni award from the University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Science…
College News
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 26
The historically submerged voices of black women will be heard in a symposium on Nov. 19 at the University of Alabama. “Recovering Black Women’s Voices and Lives” will present a program of innovative scholarship on black women in literature, history and public and private life…co-sponsored by UA’s departments of African-American studies, women’s studies and American studies, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Women’s Resource Center, the College of Communication and Information Sciences, UA Creative Campus and Summersell Center for the Study of the South…