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Overall COVID cases decline, sentinel numbers increase 

Overall COVID cases decline, sentinel numbers increase 

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer February 5, 2021

In its third update of the spring semester, the UA System COVID-19 Dashboard reported a decrease of over 100 in positive test results after two weeks of steady numbers. Since Jan. 29, 167 positive test...

Community members stage a December protest to urge Sheriff Ron Abernathy to release jail COVID-19 data after failing to comply with a Freedom of Information request.

Sheriff releases updated COVID-19 data, files motion to dismiss lawsuit 

Jake LaFratta, Contributing Writer January 31, 2021
Tuscaloosa Sheriff Ron Abernathy has filed a motion to dismiss the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) lawsuit demanding the release of COVID-19 data for the county jail. 
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How seniors and recent grads are dealing with COVID-era job searches

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer January 31, 2021
As COVID-19 continues to impact the job market, graduating students have to determine their next steps. One culture reporter spoke with students and recent alums to see how they're holding up under the pressure.
UA reports 200+ COVID cases this week, releases first sentinel numbers

UA reports 200+ COVID cases this week, releases first sentinel numbers

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer January 29, 2021

The UA System reported 244 positive COVID-19 test results among UA students in its second weekly dashboard update of the semester, bringing the total number of reported student cases to about 450 since...

The University's club tennis program is willing to mask up if that's what it takes to hit the court.

‘Remaining safe’: These are the plans student orgs have in place for spring

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer January 27, 2021
It's unclear when the University's moratorium on in-person events will end. But when it does, student organizations and club sports teams will be ready to mask up and meet up while others stick to Zoom.
Members of No Strings Attached practiced in small subgroups to follow COVID-19 protocols. Photo courtesy of Madison Dunn Photography.

All Together Now: How campus a cappella groups are making music and forging communities

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter January 24, 2021

Whether you’re a “Pitch Perfect” fan or not, there’s no doubt that a cappella groups have been thrown into the spotlight in recent years. Armed with only their voices, a cappella groups at The...

More than 200 students test positive for COVID-19 after first week of classes

More than 200 students test positive for COVID-19 after first week of classes

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer January 22, 2021

More than 200 UA students tested positive for COVID-19 after the first week of classes of the spring semester. No sentinel testing numbers were published in Friday’s COVID-19 dashboard update from the...

Tracey Smith of the College of Community Health Sciences receives one of the University's first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 vaccine is here. When will you get it? 

Mark Aguayo | @calebaguayo1, Contributing Writer January 20, 2021
There are vaccines in Tuscaloosa. But when will you get yours? As elderly and vulnerable populations are prioritized, University officials are still developing their later plans for vaccine distribution with guidance from the state department of public health.
Culture Picks | Easy listening to manifest an easy semester

Culture Picks | Easy listening to manifest an easy semester

Culture Desk January 20, 2021
After the whirlwind of 2020, we won't even ask that 2021 be our best year yet. In fact, we'll settle for a chill, unremarkable year, if that's the best we can get. Try out the culture desk's playlist meant to summon easy living as 2021 progresses.
In March, medical professionals at DCH were at the ready with drive-thru testing kits.

How to navigate this semester’s COVID-19 testing

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer January 20, 2021

Though entry testing was required for significantly fewer students this semester, there's always a chance that you'll need to be tested for COVID-19 later in the semester. Whether it's for personal reasons...

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Students clustered on The Strip Monday. Now UA is offering leeway on face-to-face instruction

On Monday, students poured out of bars and apartments and onto The Strip, where they received massive media attention. Now UA administrators are giving students and faculty the option of two weeks off of in-person instruction.
Open Letter | After championship celebrations, new COVID policies needed

Open Letter | After championship celebrations, new COVID policies needed

United Campus Workers of Alabama January 12, 2021

The United Campus Workers of Alabama wish to express concern about the events that took place on the Strip following Alabama’s win at the NCAA College Football Championship on the night of Monday, January...