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Opinion | In hard times, take advantage of campus resources

Opinion | In hard times, take advantage of campus resources

Lizzie Bowen, Contributing Writer October 21, 2020

COVID-19 has made life more difficult for everyone across the nation, but a specific group of individuals was hit in a way that varied from anyone else: us.  College students have had to adapt to a...

How freshmen are adapting to a new kind of campus life

How freshmen are adapting to a new kind of campus life

Madison Hullett, Contributing Writer October 21, 2020

For some, “the freshman experience” might mean living in on-campus housing or sitting in the upper bowl at football games, while for others, it might mean being independent and having to do laundry...

Students and professors mourn loss of spring break

Students and professors mourn loss of spring break

Heather Gann, Contributing Writer October 18, 2020

The University of Alabama announced in late September that it will be canceling spring break in the upcoming semester in order to avoid travel and further spread of COVID-19. To make up for the loss of...

Businesses bounce back despite quieter football season

Businesses bounce back despite quieter football season

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor October 14, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the country have felt the impact of the economic crash that took place in April and May.  Most business and economic experts predicted it would take...

UA sees first rise in COVID-19 cases in five weeks

UA sees first rise in COVID-19 cases in five weeks

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer October 9, 2020

The UA System COVID-19 dashboard showed the first rise in cases in five weeks on Friday. Cases nearly doubled among students from last week’s 24 reported cases to 45 reported cases, bringing the total...

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Opinion | COVID isolation must be taken seriously

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Columnist October 7, 2020

During my time in isolation at Burke West, many girls on my floor said they felt uninformed. Leah Rumptz, a freshman majoring in psychology who was isolated with me, said the University was very disorganized...

Alabama fans adjust to new gameday guidelines

Alabama fans adjust to new gameday guidelines

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21, Photo Editor October 4, 2020

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This year’s football season at The University of Alabama looked different than usual. Tailgating was not allowed on campus. Gameday street...

Cane's departure leaves chicken-shaped hole in student hearts

Cane’s departure leaves chicken-shaped hole in student hearts

Brynna Mitchner | @BrynnaOfficial, Contributing Writer October 4, 2020
As the on-campus location of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers remains closed for the fall, students reminisce about its role in campus culture and look forward to its reopening.
A quiet 'Yea Alabama' to play at Bryant-Denny this fall

A quiet ‘Yea Alabama’ to play at Bryant-Denny this fall

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor October 3, 2020
According to MDB members junior Charli Jones and senior Chad Murdock, the original plan was to have the MDB perform in halves so that each member would get to see at least two football games this season. Early last week, however, the Athletic Department decided to reduce the number of MDB members at each game from 200 to 96.
COVID-19 cases down for fourth consecutive week, but sentinel testing plans still fall short

COVID-19 cases down for fourth consecutive week, but sentinel testing plans still fall short

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer October 2, 2020
Twenty-four students tested positive for COVID-19 this reporting period, but the the UA System COVID-19 Dashboard does not list the number of tests conducted or number of private tests reported to the University.    
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University cancels spring break, extends winter break

Monica Nakashima, Contributing Writer September 30, 2020
The University of Alabama announced the Spring 2021 semester will start on Jan. 13, one week later than originally planned, to allow 12 days between New Year’s Day and the beginning of classes. This announcement, sent in a campus-wide email, confirmed that in-person classes and on-campus residency will be available. 
Opinion | 2020: Just one big conspiracy?

Opinion | 2020: Just one big conspiracy?

Jacob Powell, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2020

#QAnon, #Pizzagate, #WWG1WGA, #DeepState: If you have come across these trending phrases on Twitter and Facebook, you are not alone in asking “What does this mean?” These conspiracies are often propagated...