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Study: Melanoma linked to tanning

The number of melanoma cases in young adults has risen over the years, and health professionals say tanning-bed use is one of the main contributing factors. USA Today recently reported…

WRC to host ‘Take Back the Night’

The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center will host “Take Back the Night,” an international rally aimed to support the end of violence against women, tonight at 6 p.m. on…

Students sound off on Trayvon Martin case

The death of Trayvon Martin has been a subject of national news stories for several weeks and some UA students feel that a lack of evidence will keep the case…

Today is brought to you by the letters U and A

Today is brought to you by the letters U and A

Santa has his elves, Sherlock Holmes has Dr. Watson and, as it turns out, even Big Bird sometimes needs a little help from his friends. Jamie Naidoo, a professor for…

Alabama-produced ‘doomsday drink’ targets colleges

Alabama-produced ‘doomsday drink’ targets colleges

Talk of Mayan end-of-the world predictions and doomsday dates is enough to drive one to drink. At least, that’s what the manufacturers of relaxation beverage Drank are counting on. Innovative…