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Students, Tuscaloosa ready for July 4th

Fireworks display Saturday at Sokol Park

This Independence Day, thousands of Alabamians will likely flock to the beaches to catch some rays, fire up the grill and perhaps enjoy a drink with friends. Full story

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‘Couchsurfing’ becomes new, cheap way to travel

To most people, a 38-year-old man asking a 21-year-old girl to sleep over on her couch might seem like a sketchy request. However, to a couchsurfer, this is a perfectly normal scenario. Full story

UA student dies in Monroeville wreck

A UA student from Monroeville died Saturday after losing control of his car in Monroe County outside of Beatrice. Stephen Mixon was a freshman who was majoring in management and marketing.

Construction continues without problems

Many projects to be finished by fall semester

While many students have been spending their summer relaxing, construction workers have been busy working on projects around campus.

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Summer Program Provides ‘Jumpstart’ for Hispanic Children

The Hispanic Jumpstart Program, founded by UA Blackburn Fellows Erin Shirley, Laura Dover and Wilson Boardman, help Hispanic children break down their educational barriers.

UA Staff get one free class a semester

The University of Alabama and many other schools across the country have added a tuition assistance program as a part of it employee’s benefits package.

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