- ‘Here I Sit, Brokenhearted’ play on bathroom graffiti to debut at UA
Tuscaloosa News – June 11
Of the four actors in “Here I Sit, Brokenhearted: A Bathroom Odyssey,” three admit it’s the oddest premise they’ve yet performed. “I did a show with Russians, speaking in Russian, and didn’t understand a word,” said Ian Anderson, a current MFA acting grad student at the University of Alabama, talking about a Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) production of “The Inspector General.” - Orlando rampage reflects convergence of terrorism and mass shootings
Washington Post – June 12
The deadly attack at an Orlando nightclub early Sunday is raising serious concerns among global security experts and criminologists about a convergence between terrorism and the American phenomenon of mass shootings. Armed with an AR-15 — the weapon of choice for mass shooters — Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic State during an attack that killed 50 people at a popular gay club called Pulse, authorities said … “It’s becoming increasingly apparent that mass shootings can be just as deadly as bombings,” said Adam Lankford, a University of Alabama criminal justice professor and author of a book on mass shooters and suicide bombers. “And the scary part is that it’s often much easier to pull off.” - UA Biologist discusses alligators after attack at Disney resort
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – June 15
A tragic story out of Florida, where a family is experiencing an unimaginable loss. While wading in shallow water with their two-year-old son an alligator attacked and killed the little boy. Meanwhile, back here at home, Dr. Stephen Secor, professor of Biological Science at The University of Alabama, says it’s important to take precautions and to know your surroundings when you are near bodies of water. He says there have been some sightings of alligators in Tuscaloosa county.
Also making headlines:
- Democrats must embrace Sanders to win, experts say – June 12 – William Stewart, former political science professor
- White House considers sending illegal immigrant children to Sessions’ home state – June 11 – William Stewart, former political science professor
- Women of The Daily Home’s newsroom reflect on Hillary Clinton’s historic achievement – June 11 – Elayne Smith
- UA students kayak for conservation on Black Warrior, Tombigbee Rivers – June 13 – Chris Cochrane and Collin Williams
- Anniston’s PCB Battle – June 13 – Ellen Spears
- People in Business: Vance finishes DC internship – June 16 – Carter Vance