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Interview Essay Throughout all of the world's important events there have been people there, experiencing these affairs first hand. There is no better source for information than somebody who has lived through the topic of discussion. That is why no website can compare to talking to somebody who lived through the event. Dan Abbott is one of those people who has lived through some very important events in human history and can talk about it. Dan Abbott is a retired emergency department doctor who

“Free the Hops” bill passed in Alabama allowing the sale of beer with an ABV content higher than 6.0%. A nearly five year process provided Alabama with the opportunity to join 46 other states in the sale of high-gravity craft beer. In 2012, Tuscaloosa’s city council also voted to change the city’s zoning ordinance which allowed for brewpubs and breweries. This series of law changes provided a culture change and sparked a flourishing craft beer scene in the city of Tuscaloosa. Druid City Brewing Co., owned

Students who attend college as athletes face the everyday struggles of being a full-time athlete and a full-time student. It has been long debated whether or not time restricted athletes should be compensated for the work they do on the field. Student-athletes should be paid for their work as athletes, but because of NCAA amateurism rules, they are left with a busy training schedule, no athlete compensation if injury occurs, and no steady income. Student-athletes have highly active training schedules

For my campus involvement project, I attended four UNK events which included a Mike Super magic show, a glowrage, dragshow, and a football game. All events were really enjoyable and while most of the events I went to weren’t particularly “educational”, I feel like I learned some important information and gained social experiences. The Mike Super Magic show was put on by LPac on October 23, 2015. Mike Super was the winner of the NBC show, Phenomenon. He’s an illusionist who currently tours the US

MICHAEL LOONEY A DISSERTATION Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies in the Graduate School of The University of Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA 2009 Copyright Michael Looney 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ii ABSTRACT This study examines the historical development of case law pertaining to the acquisition, use, and disposition of school district property. The study includes an analysis

College athletes have done a lot of hard work trying to go pro, but now it is time to think about what the NCAA should do to reward these athletes. For the past few years, people have been trying to figure out whether the NCAA should pay their athletes for their hard work. The NCAA should reward the athletes’ hard work by paying them because most of the money that the schools make come from the athletes; second, the athletes’ names and their bodies are being used commercially in video games and ads

Student politics at Alabama are as rigorous as the student athletics” (Brown). In 1914 Theta Nu Epsilon fraternity at the University of Alabama formed a secret organization known as “The Machine”. This organization was formed in order to ensure that the Greeks would have total control over the Student Government Association(SGA). Each year when elections roll around The Machine places their nominations for each government position. In years past at the University of Alabama this organization has

The number of students attending the University of Alabama has reached a new high of 37,100. That number is a 2.4% increase from 2014 (uanews.ua.edu). As the number of students is predicted only to increase in the years to come, the University must reflect on the housing options for these 37,100 students. Freshman students required to live on campus face a difficult situation--lack of housing. With that being said, the best and most efficient way to cope with the ever growing population is to allow

“Roll Tide Pride” My earliest memories are growing up in the state of Alabama surrounded by my loving family. Alabama was and still is my home, where I was raised since the age of two to become the person I am today. At the age of twelve, circumstances made me move back to San Benito, Texas where my mom grew up. Even though my teenage years have been spent here, I have always dreamt of returning to Alabama. Leaving behind friends, family, and the familiarity of home was a difficult transition that

Alabama Homeowners Insurance Alabama, “Heart of Dixie” is located in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is the 24th most populous state in the US. Alabama provides 53 miles of coastline. Because of this, it claims the 6th highest homeowners insurance rates. Alabama’s coastal line has been hit by large category 3 hurricanes. Due to the past occurrences of natural disasters, the average homeowners rate for this state is $2,327. The rates ranged between $1,881 and $4,609. A study was