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UA alum creates community through virtual Juneteenth celebration

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr, Assistant Culture Editor June 26, 2020

As June 19th approached, many prepared to celebrate Juneteenth in various ways. For Teryn Shipman, UA alumna and founder of the company and blog “For Black Girls Who Have A Lot to Say,” her plans included...

"Just Mercy" and the NPR podcast "Code Switch" are both great starting points for white people who want to learn about structural racism⁠—especially for those who aren't much for reading.

Culture Picks: Your racism self-education starter kit

Garrett Kennedy | @garrettkennedy, Senior Designer June 25, 2020

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of white police officer Derek Chauvin sparked protests across America and highlighted for many non-Black Americans that Black people in America are still facing...

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UA English professor finds a new way to give back during quarantine

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr, Assistant Culture Editor June 15, 2020

As the nation grappled with stay-at-home orders, many people were left to adjust to working remotely and canceling plans. For one UA English professor, quarantine inspired a new plan to give back.  Trudier...

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As the state reopens, immunocompromised students urge others to stay home

Annabelle Blomeley May 13, 2020

With states enacting stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, people across the country are social distancing and doing their part to put a stop to the virus. However, not everyone abides by...

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The Splash Page: Comics for Uncertain Times

Samuel G. Reece | @_samreece, Contributing Writer May 10, 2020

COVID-19, the coronavirus, has introduced uncertainty into the lives of countless people worldwide. When I am uncertain, I turn to stories about superheroes. Here are a few about what it means to keep...

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From the Library: ‘A Long Petal of the Sea’ is the immigrant story ‘American Dirt’ couldn’t be

Jenna Minser, Contributing Writer May 2, 2020
CW writer Jenna Minser offers her review of "A Long Petal of the Sea"
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International student adapts to new normal on campus

Asit Singh, an international student from Mumbai, India, is currently stranded on UA's campus without a plan for the upcoming months. After realizing that the travel bans preventing him from returning...

Expecting mothers, pregnancy centers navigate COVID-19 restrictions

Expecting mothers, pregnancy centers navigate COVID-19 restrictions

Josh LeBerte, Contributing Writer April 30, 2020

Pregnancy centers across the state have been shut down or faced extensive precautions due to COVID-19. One center in St. Clair County, however, has used this situation to give back to their community in...

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Ten coronavirus-themed TikToks to occupy your free time

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer April 26, 2020
Taking care of your physical health during this pandemic is vital, but it’s also important to tend to your mental health. It is often said that laughter is the best form of medicine, so here are 10 TikTok videos to make you smile while you stay safe in quarantine.
Homemade medical masks make a big impact against coronavirus

Homemade medical masks make a big impact against coronavirus

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter April 21, 2020

One of the many problems facing hospitals in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is the lack of medical face masks that help stop the spread of the virus. To help combat this issue, two women have sewn...

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What to watch on Netflix while social distancing

Lindsey Wilkinson | @lululindsey11, Contributing Writer April 20, 2020
Here are 7 shows that will make this period of uncertainty fly by. These shows have strong characters, gripping conflicts and multiple seasons to keep you occupied.
From the Library: ‘Dear Edward’ is a love letter to those in grief

From the Library: ‘Dear Edward’ is a love letter to those in grief

Jenna Minser, Contributing Writer April 19, 2020

From the Library is a regular column reviewing New York Times Best Sellers.  When deciding what to read on your next flight, I can decidedly tell you what not to choose: Ann Napolitano’s latest novel...