Why Roy Moore, Alabama’s chief justice, could face removal – again
Christian Science Monitor – Sept. 27
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is no stranger to controversy. Following his removal from the same position 13 years ago, Judge Moore is on trial for ethics violation with possible removal from the bench again – this time for refusing to obey the Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage … “I think the big picture here is that law isn’t politics and politics isn’t the law,” Ronald Krotoszynski Jr., a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, told the Monitor in January. “As a political matter, the chief justice can oppose Obergefell, argue it’s wrongly decided, and propose an amendment to the federal Constitution. But as the chief justice of Alabama, there’s no meritorious argument here.”
This Alabama university was named one of the most beautiful in the country
YellowHammer – Sept. 27
The University of Montevallo earned a spot on Thrillist’s compilation of top 20 most beautiful public college campuses in America. In making the list, UM beat out several other top contenders from the Yellowhammer State such as The University of Alabama and Auburn University. Thrillist is a travel website owned and operated by the Thrillist Media Group. It releases a top 20 list of most beautiful American college campuses every year.
Beat Auburn Beat Hunger to return to UA
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Sept. 27
A yearly tradition that helps people in need returns to the Capstone this year. University of Alabama students kick off their Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive this Saturday. The drive runs right up until the Iron Bowl. During that drive, Bama fans will take on Tiger faithful to see who can pull in the biggest donations for local food banks.
Cybersecurity discussed during first Presidential debate
WIAT-CBS 42 (Birmingham) – Sept. 27
Millions of viewers tuned in Monday night to watch the first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Among the many topics discussed was the threat of cyberattacks and security. Dr. Diana Dolliver is one of those who watched. The assistant professor at The University of Alabama in their Department of Criminal Justice, says that the U.S. needs to take more precaution when it comes to cybersecurity. Dolliver says the country is one of the most cyber-capable countries in the world, but is significantly weaker in terms of cyber-defensive capabilities.
Don’t Despair: Today’s EE Students are Truly Impressive
Electronics 360 – Sept. 27
It’s common to talk about the dismal state of undergraduate education these days, with so many students spending lots of time and serious money, while majoring in vague subjects with little discernible rigor or demands. Then there’s the annual Texas Instruments Innovation Challenge event– an impressive counter to that view of undergraduate activities. … Third place went to a team from the University of Alabama for their SmartStep, a device which wirelessly monitor a user’s activity through the insole of their shoes. Image source: Texas Instruments.
Clanton native leaves $5.3 million for UA
The Clanton Advertiser – Sept. 27
John Bealie Deramus, a Clanton native, left a $5.2 million bequest to the University of Alabama.
Trump shines light on Chicago shootings in debate
Reboot Illinois – Sept. 27
Lester Holt asked the major presidential candidates in their first debate how they would heal the nation’s racial divide, exacerbated by police shootings of unarmed African-Americans. Democrat Hillary Clinton called for a top-to-bottom re-examination of the criminal justice system to prevent uneven treatment of minorities under the law … “The word ‘shooting’ does not distinguish based on severity of the wound or the type of crime,” said Adam Lankford, a criminology professor at the University of Alabama. Shooting statistics also include people who shot themselves by mistake.
Lancaster appointed JDCC Dean of Instruction
Atmore News – Sept. 27
Dr. William Blow, Interim President of Jefferson Davis Community College, has announced the appointment of Mary Beth Lancaster as Dean of Instruction. As the chief instructional officer of the College, Dean Lancaster will be responsible for curriculum and teaching, faculty development and overall academic administration … Currently, she is a member of the 2016-2017 class of the Alabama Community College Leadership Academy sponsored by the University of Alabama in cooperation with the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Meridian native on UA’s Homecoming Court
WTOK-ABC 11 (Meridian, Miss.) – Sept. 27
A Meridian native is in the running to be Homecoming Queen at The University of Alabama. Mackenzie Ross is double majoring in Public Relations and Political Science. For her Homecoming campaign, she ran on a platform of relationship violence awareness. She has educated more than 2,300 students about relationship abuse, and helped raise more than $3,100 for a Tuscaloosa-based domestic violence shelter. Mackenzie was the 2013 Distinguished Woman of Mississippi. The Homecoming Queen will be announced on Friday.
How did UA students grade the first Presidential debate?
WBRC-Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Sept. 27
Clinton versus Trump. They are big, recognizable names many young voters seem more familiar with than many previous Presidential nominees. That’s why a number of University of Alabama students say they watched the first debate between the Republican and Democratic contenders closely. Here’s how Henry Fletcher scored the first debate…The contrast between the candidates has many first time voters looking forward to going to the polls.