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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...

How UA’s party culture has convinced some students to stay home

How UA’s party culture has convinced some students to stay home

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer October 18, 2020

Some students at The University of Alabama did not return to campus this semester out of concerns related to the University’s party school culture in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the...

Multi-level marketing: pyramid scheme or perfect college job?

Multi-level marketing: pyramid scheme or perfect college job?

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter October 14, 2020
College students gotta make money. But some ways are less successful than others. Multi-level marketing companies, which tend to tell potential employees that they can be their own boss or even work solely from their phone, seem great on the surface. But they tend to suck more money out of students than students get out of them. Read it online or in the special edition.
Student ticket resale prices surge ahead of Alabama-Georgia

Student ticket resale prices surge ahead of Alabama-Georgia

Another big home game, another rush on reselling student tickets. A flood of marked up, transferable tickets hitting the Alabama Student Ticket Exchange is nothing new, but in the wake of Bryant-Denny Stadium’s freshly reduced seating, some upperclassmen are at their wit’s end trying to secure admission.
Tuscaloosa struggles over future of affordable housing

Tuscaloosa struggles over future of affordable housing

Connor Todd, Contributing Writer October 14, 2020
Students looking to live off-campus have a lot of options. Probably too many options. The Tuscaloosa City Council recently voted in favor of a moratorium on student mega-complexes—meaning any building with more than 199 bedrooms, which are typically portioned off into four or five-bedroom apartments. While the moratorium may have some economic pitfalls, city officials say it’s necessary to keep supply from outpacing demand. Read it online or in the special edition.
Students start small businesses to combat quarantine blues

Students start small businesses to combat quarantine blues

Autumn Taylor, Contributing Writer October 14, 2020

Quarantine has left some UA students wondering what to do with their spare time now that they are stuck at home. Some have taken this opportunity to start their own small businesses to tackle lockdown...

Students who love spending can still find ways to save

Students who love spending can still find ways to save

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer October 14, 2020

College students at The University of Alabama and other universities find themselves wishing they knew more about their finances.  According to an article by CNBC, the average debt for a person between...

‘Border South’ documentary highlights migrant stories

‘Border South’ documentary highlights migrant stories

Monica Nakashima, Contributing Writer October 11, 2020

In a year, over 400,000 migrants travel from the south of Mexico. Thousands go missing. Those were the opening lines displayed to faculty, staff, and students who attended a watch party event for the...

Tide Talks XXXI lifts student voices in time of isolation

Tide Talks XXXI lifts student voices in time of isolation

Jamarii Hooks | @jamarii16, Contributing Writer October 7, 2020

Tide Talks was founded in the spring of 2013 to provide a platform for students all over campus who wanted to share their revolutionary ideas. In a time of isolation, Tide Talks leaders hope their platform...

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.
BFSA continues webinar series

BFSA continues webinar series

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr, Assistant Culture Editor September 30, 2020

In continuation of its webinar series on social justice, the Black Faculty and Staff Association will host an event with Chance W. Lewis and Pastor Kris Erskine, the co-authors of “The Dilemmas of Being...

Podcast showcases the impact of the South on politics

Podcast showcases the impact of the South on politics

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr, Assistant Culture Editor September 30, 2020

Even as the media and times changed, the use of Black bodies to further the narrative of “black criminality,” has persisted.  “The face of crime was painted Black and often it was seen as being...