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Behind the scenes of campaigning for Homecoming Queen

Sara Lang | @saralangcw, Contributing Writer October 24, 2019
UA Homecoming Queen campaigns came to a close this Tuesday, Oct. 22, when elections took place. For some, this meant the end of a stressful month.
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CDA hosts last improv show of the semester

Kinsley Centers | @KinsleyCenters, Staff Reporter October 24, 2019
The College of Engineering Does Amateur Radical Theater (CDA) hosted the “Improvapalooza 2: Electric Boogaloo” on October 16, 2019, in the Ferguson Center Theatre.
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Filmmaker dream hampton to discuss storytelling and social change

Brynna Mitchner | @BrynnaOfficiald, Contributing Writer October 22, 2019
This Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., award-winning filmmaker and writer dream hampton, who stylizes her name in a lowercase reminiscent of feminist thinker bell hooks, will discuss the significance of narratives and the power of storytelling for social change at the Rose Gladney Lecture for Justice and Social Change.
Miss Unique UA crowns inaugural queen

Miss Unique UA crowns inaugural queen

Meghan Mitchell | @pomegranate_27, Culture Editor October 21, 2019
Miss Unique UA crowned its inaugural queen, Melissa Walker, who will appear in the upcoming Homecoming parade and work closely with SGA.  The pageant’s proceeds benefited the Walt Gary Scholarship in Special Education.
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International spouses learn UA culture, history

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter October 21, 2019
While international students and staff members have their own resources for adjusting to UA life, their spouses have found their own community in B.B. Comer Hall. 
Photo courtesy of Helmi Henken

WAWC clinic defenders provide support to patients

Meghan Mitchell | @pomegranate_27, Culture Editor October 17, 2019
Clinic defenders combat a spectrum of protesters in order to guide abortion patients into the West Alabama Women’s Center. Though the job is sometimes dangerous and mentally exhausting, defenders say helping women feel comfortable in the midst of what can be a distressing time is uplifting.
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UA alum transformed his business from dorm to dapper

Kyle Ashley | @KBAshkid, Staff Reporter October 17, 2019
Southern Shirt Company founder Bryan Webb reveals how he leveraged University resources in the creation of his budding business.
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Cristina Henríquez speaks to honors students, emphasizes importance of stories

Brynna Mitchner | @BrynnaOfficial, Contributing Writer October 16, 2019
Cristina Henríquez spoke to Honors College students about writing The Book of Unknown Americans, developing meaningful characters and identifying with humanity through stories.
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Dispatches from Abroad: Vietnam natives reflect on history

Ben Lasseter, Contributing Writer October 15, 2019
A CW contributor shares his stories studying abroad in Vietnam.
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Kentuck Art Festival makes accessible impact

Annabelle Blomeley, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts resumed for its 48th year this past weekend in downtown Northport.
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Moundville festival showcases Tuscaloosa’s native history

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter October 14, 2019
In its 31st year, the Moundville Native American Festival once again connected younger generations with the rich history of the tribes that once populated Alabama. 
Photo courtesy of Brynna Mitchner

CSL hosts annual Hands on Tuscaloosa day of service

Brynna Mitchner | @BrynnaOfficial, Contributing Writer October 12, 2019
In the midst of a busy time for academics, the Center for Service and Leadership’s Hands on Tuscaloosa event gave students the opportunity to step back from their classes and engage in the Tuscaloosa community through several service projects.