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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...

CW / Garrett Kennedy

These Alabama hidden gems make perfect day trips

If there is one thing that will never change, it is the amount of beautiful, interesting places the state of Alabama has to offer. No matter the direction of your road trip, there is a stop waiting for you on the way.
CW / Pearl Langley

New UA organization wants to change campus with art

Tucker Legerski | @TuckerLegerski, Contributing Writer September 29, 2020

In Woods Quad, there is a sleeping robot. It lies nestled among bushes and shrubs, made of iron and steel, an art piece named “Goldie 1971”. There are several sculptures in the quad, like the basket-like...

‘I feel so alone’: Students, experts discuss mental health during COVID-19

‘I feel so alone’: Students, experts discuss mental health during COVID-19

Heather Gann, Contributing Writer September 27, 2020

In March of this year, students were sent home for what was supposed to be an extended spring break. It is now September, and some students find themselves struggling with the stress and isolation of this...

Artists mourn the 2020 Kentuck fest that never was

Artists mourn the 2020 Kentuck fest that never was

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter September 27, 2020

The 49th Kentuck Festival of the Arts, which was scheduled to happen in Northport this October, was canceled amid fears of the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival plays an important role in supporting Tuscaloosa...

Families of police violence victims discuss mental health, accountability

Families of police violence victims discuss mental health, accountability

Connor Todd, Contributing Writer September 23, 2020

The Mobile County branch of the NAACP held a virtual event entitled “Our Talk: the Aftermath of Tragedy,” which featured the families of victims of police violence in Alabama as guest speakers. Robert...

CW / Tomia Teague

Quarantine Q&As: What isolation was like for three UA students

Kaddyja Jallow | @iamdeeja_, Contributing Writer September 20, 2020

In times as uncertain as these, some students wanted to believe that The University of Alabama would have their backs. However, that was not the case for three COVID-19 positive students who have been...