Annual Alabama food drive contest begins Monday
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 30
The annual food drive contest between the University of Alabama and Auburn University officially begins Monday, starting a month-long campaign to benefit local food banks in the spirit of the in-state rivalry. Beat Auburn Beat Hunger will have a kick-off event at the Ferguson Student center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday. The final weigh-in for the UA drive will be Nov. 16 at the West Alabama Food Bank. The goal is to collect 140,000 pounds of food.
Alabama Black Belt project aims to instill a love of reading
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 1
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development has completed the 10th consecutive year of providing leadership and coordination of the Books for the Alabama Black Belt project. The project is designed to place books in elementary, middle and high schools in the 13 Black Belt counties — Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Pickens, Perry, Sumter and Wilcox — which are considered some of the poorest and least-educated in the state.
Goldie 1971 – The Fallen Robot
Atlas Obscura – Sept. 30
When the Sloss Blast Furnaces closed in 1971 the site had been an anchor ofBirmingham’s industrial life for nine decades. As one of the South’s largest manufacturers of pig iron, the obsolete hulk that was left behind was an inspiration for then-graduate student Joe McCreary, who created a rusting giant for the University of Alabama campus. Called “Goldie 1971,” the creature has stopped to rest in the sculpture garden of Woods Quad, just outside the Department of Art and Art History where McCreary earned his MFA in 2011. The University bought the sculpture in 2010, and installed the three-ton titan as part of its permanent outdoor collection. One of five public art installations in the quad, McCreary’s piece honors the workers of Sloss, and their jobs smelting pig iron (an element used to make steel). Early concept art for the piece put Goldie to work alongside the ironmen, under grueling and often dangerous conditions. Goldie may not have been vulnerable to the heat and poisonous gasses like his denim-clad brethren, but even a pig iron robot is susceptible to plant closures.
Packers’ Ha Ha Clinton-Dix pursues degree with hope of finding ‘peace and justice’
ESPN.com – Sept. 27
He has so many reasons to finish. For his mother, who sacrificed so much for him. For his college coach, who kept pushing him to do so, even after his departure for the NFL. And for the kids in his hometown of Eatonville, Florida, who dream of being him one day. But then Ha Ha Clinton-Dix turns on his TV. And there he sees reminder after reminder of the most important reason he continues to pursue his degree in criminal justice from the University of Alabama.
The Blaze – Sept. 27
Artifacts from state’s first capitol examined
Selma Times Journal – Oct. 1
People from across the state of Alabama gathered Saturday at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park to uncover some of the state’s earliest history. Back in the summer, the Alabama Historical Commission and the University of Alabama partnered to excavate various sites at Old Cahawba.
Meet the musician behind Denny Chimes’ music on the University of Alabama campus
ABC 33/40 (Birmingham) – Sept. 30
It is not uncommon to recognize a song playing from Denny Chimes on game day in Tuscaloosa. What many don’t realize is the game day songs are played live. Tyler Canonico is a graduate student pursuing his doctorate in organ performance. On game day Saturdays he can be found on the organ bench inside Denny Chimes. “I think my favorite part about Denny Chimes is interacting with the people, current students as well as previous students, who come up and share their stories with me,” UA graduate student, Tyler Canonico, said.
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – Sept. 30
Preview of UA theater’s 1950s-set “Hamlet”: Reimagining pairs Shakespeare and jazz
Tuscaloosa News – Oct. 2
When pondering a new production, Seth Panitch hears music. Not literally, in the beginning, but during development of the script, when finding his own approach. For “Hamlet,” what he heard was ’50s cool jazz. “When I choose a play, the first thing I think about is the music,” said Panitch, a professor in the University of Alabama’s Department of Theatre and Dance and director of MFA and undergraduate acting programs.
‘Not going to miss the Ayatollah of Alabama’: State’s chief justice ousted over anti-gay-marriage order Los Angeles Times – Sept. 30
Roy Moore, the conservative Alabama chief justice who ordered probate judges across the state not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, was ousted from his position Friday after an ethics panel found him guilty of violating the canons of judicial ethics. The 69-year-old Baptist, who was removed outright from his position more than a decade ago, was suspended without pay for the remainder of his term. He cannot be reelected because of age restrictions … Ultimately, the court fashioned a Solomonic resolution that effectively removed Moore from office while avoiding the appearance of overriding the preference of Alabama voters who elected him to office, said Ronald Krotoszynski, a law professor at the University of Alabama. “The practical effect is, I think, indistinguishable in that he will no longer to be able to hear and decide cases as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the state of Alabama.”
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UA Law professor discusses Justice who will replace Roy Moore
NBC 12 (Montgomery) – Oct. 1
A new and closer look at the woman who will fill his position, Justice Lyn Stewart. She’s the longest serving justice on the State Supreme Court and is now acting chief justice. Her friend, Pamela Pierson, a law professor at The University of Alabama School of Law has known her for more than 30 years. Justice Stewart graduated from The University of Alabama Law School.
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Sept. 30
Authors inducted into Alabama Writers’ Hall of Fame
CBS 42 (Birmingham) – Sept. 30
Nine distinguished Alabama authors are being inducted into the Alabama Writers’ Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was last night at the Bryant Conference Center at The University of Alabama. Birmingham native Fanny Flagg was one of nine inductees honored during the ceremony. She’s known for writing “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “The Whistle Stop Café.”
Homecoming Pep Rally and Bonfire held at UA
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 30
The University of Alabama’s Quad was on fire tonight. The annual Pep Rally and bonfire included the announcement of this year’s Homecoming Queen, senior Ainsley Leblanc. The event was open to the public and head coach Nick Saban also took part in the fiery fun. He gave a speech to really pump up the fans.
Alabama Homecoming 2016: See the parade, bonfire, lawn decorations and more in case you missed it
Al.com – Oct. 3
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Meet the 2016 University of Alabama Homecoming Queen
Al.com – Sept. 30
The 2016 University of Alabama Homecoming Queen is Ainsley LeBlanc, a senior public relations major from Cordova, Tenn. She is sponsored by Alpha Omicron Pi. Eli Gold announced the winner during the UA homecoming pep rally on the steps of Gorgas Library on the Quad in Tuscaloosa Friday night.
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Kappa Alpha Theta gives money to suicide awareness
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 30
Speaking of the pomping tradition, one sorority decided to forego the competition and use this as an opportunity to donate to a good cause. After a member of Kappa Alpha Theta committed suicide last year sorority members decided they wanted to do more with their Homecoming money than just pomp. The sorority donated the $2,000 it would have spent pomping to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Their goal is to raise money and increase awareness to help people like Meghan Rondeeny, who they lost to suicide.
Homecoming at The University of Alabama
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – Oct. 1
The University of Alabama is celebrating Homecoming. The University of Alabama is where legends are made, and today’s homecoming parade was nothing short of legendary. Thousands of alumni and fans came out today to see the parade that stretched from downtown Tuscaloosa through the heart of Alabama’s campus.
UA organizations pomp for Homecoming
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 30
Homecoming week at the Capstone is nearing an end, and the Greek Life has been popping it up. Thousands of pieces of paper, all folded by hand, go into each lawn decoration, that’s called pomping. The pomps were judged this afternoon. The winners all receive points that go toward winning the Spirit Cup.
Where are the campaign signs? Trump, Clinton yard signs hard to find in Alabama
Al.com – Oct. 2
If you are looking for a tricky scavenger hunt idea this October, add campaign signs to list. Whether touting Trump or Clinton, political yard signs are hard to find in Alabama this year. The reasons are plenty and varied, according to political consultants and the people who make campaign signs in Alabama … Said William Stewart, professor emeritus at the University of Alabama: “I’m sure if we lived in one of the swing states, we would see a lot of signs of all sizes.”
UA alumni start Black Alumni Association
NBC 13 (Birmingham) – Sept. 30
A new step in the fight for unity on the campus of The University of Alabama. This time, former students stepping in to help make a difference. Students at The University of Alabama spent the past few months pushing for greater diversity and equality. Now, former students are pushing for greater inclusion. That’s why they started The University of Alabama Black Alumni Association. “For a connection for African-Americans to come back and be active and participate with The University of Alabama.”
Students decorate bird houses for silent auction for Habitat for Humanity
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – Sept. 30
Students and community members decorated bird houses today for a silent auction. The funds from the auction will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat provided the material for the houses. Groups had one week to build and decorate their birdhouses.
Melvin honored as Volunteer of the Year
Chipley Bugle (Fla.) – Oct. 1
Opportunity Florida recently honored David Melvin, owner of Melvin Engineering in Marianna, with the Volunteer of the Year Award. The award was presented at the 2016 Florida Rural Economic Development Summit … The Rural Summit was a huge success with economic developers, state agencies and rural city and county elected officials attending. The sessions were aimed at economic development and job creation in the rural areas of Florida. One such session, moderated by Antonio Jefferson, featured former Secretary of Commerce Gray Swoope and Neal Wade, Director of the University of Alabama Economic Development Academy.