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Teresa Elam (right) enjoys plenty of aspects of college life, including playing for 100,000 football fans as a saxophonist in the Million Dollar Band. But, her seemingly normal life is underscored by a need to constantly keep her diabetes at bay. Photo Courtesy of Teresa Elam

UA students with diabetes talk misconceptions, challenges

Tucker Legerski | @TuckerLegerski, Contributing Writer November 18, 2019

Thursday, Nov. 14 was World Diabetes Day. While an estimated 415 million people live with diabetes, college students face specific challenges.  Diabetes may be one of the most misunderstood diseases,...

City of Tuscaloosa accepts toys for parking tickets

City of Tuscaloosa accepts toys for parking tickets

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Contributing Writer November 15, 2019

Starting today, Nov. 15, Tuscaloosa residents can pay off city parking tickets by donating to Toys for Tots, a program that donates toys to children in need during the holiday season.  This will only...

CW / Hannah Saad

Counseling center aims to improve suicide prevention approaches

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr, Staff Reporter November 14, 2019
A new suicide prevention initiative aims to give a platform for students to share their experiences in a way that hasn’t been done before at the University.
CW / Zach Johnson

Framework plan premiered to Tuscaloosa residents for feedback

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW November 13, 2019
After over a year of planning, the Tuscaloosa Steering Committee has finally introduced its Framework plan to overhaul multiple faulty aspects of the city.
CW / Joe Will Field

In a sea of Trump supporters, a small few stand in opposition

Jessa Reid Bolling, Assistant News Editor November 11, 2019
Though President Donald Trump was mostly greeted by a chorus of cheers when he attended the Alabama vs LSU game in Bryant-Denny Stadium, a few in the crowd voiced their opposition to his presence and his policies. 
CW / Zach Johnson

New Alberta tech facility provides employment, opportunities for students

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, Contributing Writer November 11, 2019
On Friday, German engineering and consulting firm SWJ Gruppe broke ground on its new Alberta Technology Center in front of the Alberta School of Performing Arts on University Boulevard.
CW / Keely Brewer

Board of Trustees: More emphasis on research, adding DEI initiatives

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Staff Reporter November 11, 2019
The Board of Trustees held committee meetings at the Bryant Conference Center last Thursday and Friday before a full board meeting on Nov. 8. Read more for updates on student enrollment, diversity efforts and research funding.
Groups plan protests ahead of Trump’s arrival

Groups plan protests ahead of Trump’s arrival

Rebecca Griesbach, News Editor November 8, 2019
After news broke Wednesday morning that the UA Student Government Association (SGA) was planning to remove students who engaged in “disruptive behavior,” however, a national audience began to question what exactly that behavior entailed and whether protest would be a possibility inside the stadium.
SGA to create SAFE Center committee

SGA to create SAFE Center committee

Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer November 8, 2019

The Student Government Association is partnering with the Tuscaloosa Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Center to create a committee to bring awareness to and address sexual assault on campus.  The...

CW / Andrew Littlejohn

Evolution Working Group on hosting Bo Winegard: ‘It was our mistake’

On Oct. 24, Bo Winegard, an assistant professor of psychology at Marietta College, led a seminar entitled "The Evolution of Human Diversity," during the ALLELE seminar series hosted by the Evolution Working Group (EVOWOG) at The University of Alabama. 
CW / Hannah Saad

Ticket Exchange administrator addresses high prices, scams ahead of LSU game

Rebecca Griesbach | @rebach97, News Editor November 7, 2019
After a tweet on Monday afternoon proclaimed a presidential visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday, some were quick to voice their opinions.
President Donald Trump attended the 2017 National Championship game in Atlanta, where Alabama faced off against Georgia. CW / Hannah Saad

It’s official: President Donald Trump to attend Alabama-LSU game

Jessa Reid Bolling | @jr_bolling, Assistant News Editor November 6, 2019

President Donald Trump confirmed during a Wednesday night rally in Monroe, Louisiana that he would be attending the Alabama vs LSU game on Saturday. "This Saturday I'm going to be at a certain game,"...