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Ajay Agrawal, a professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama, presents a rotating combustion engine prototype in his lab.

Jumping into research

Kinion Fowler, Contributing Writer May 31, 2024

At The University of Alabama, there are numerous opportunities for students to get involved in research as an undergraduate, even as early as their first semester on campus.  Undergraduate research...

Open late at night, Strange Brew is the newest coffee shop on the Strip.

Tuscaloosa coffee shops every student should know

Emma Brandenburg, Public Relations Editor May 31, 2024

With the long days and late nights that inevitably come as part of college, coffee becomes the lifeblood of almost every student at some point. These shops offering locally brewed coffee in Tuscaloosa...

Students participate at Get on Board Day.

Finding your place as a first-generation student

Rachel Seale, Staff Writer May 31, 2024

Finding community on a college campus can be hard, but certain UA programs exist to provide first-generation students a place to adjust to college life. Legacy Scholars Legacy Scholars is the largest...

Beat Auburn Beat Hunger partnered with the West Alabama Food Bank to raise over 300,000 pounds of food during the fall 2023 drive.

How to fight food insecurity in West Alabama

Graham Baakko, Contributing Writer May 31, 2024

The West Alabama food bank is in need of volunteers as it continues to fight food insecurity in nine Alabama counties, including Tuscaloosa.  According to Feeding America, 16% of children in Tuscaloosa...

This mugshot of former president Donald Trump was taken Aug. 23 after his arrest on charges in Georgia of conspiring to change the outcome of the 2020 election.

Campus political groups react to Trump’s guilty verdict

Elijah Doomes, News Editor May 30, 2024

Former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records by a New York jury Thursday. Despite Trump’s convictions, UA College...

Two Republican senators introduced a bill that would force states to protect IVF or face losing federal funding.

‘IVF Protection Act’ draws criticism from students, legal experts

Elijah Doomes, News Editor May 29, 2024

Editor's note: This story was updated on May 30 to remove information that indicated that Sen. Tedd Budd withdrew from co-sponsoring the bill. Congress.gov erroneously listed Budd as having co-sponsored...

A student charged with hazing during recruitment at Sigma Alpha Epsilon in August has received youthful offender status.

Youthful offender status granted to UA student accused of hazing at SAE

Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor May 21, 2024

A student charged with hazing and harassing another student during recruitment for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity was granted youthful offender status at a hearing Tuesday. According to Patriot...

Lobby Board and First Year Council are looking for student volunteers.

SGA opens applications for Lobby Board, First Year Council

Elijah Doomes, News Editor May 17, 2024

SGA’s Lobby Board and First Year Council are seeking applications for the 2024-2025 school year.  Applications for Lobby Board are open until Aug. 30, while applications for First Year Council will...

A menorah sits on the side of the counterprotesters at the UA pro-Palestine protest on May 1.

Leftist Collective denies pro-Palestine protest was antisemitic after Alabama senators propose antisemitism legislation

Elijah Doomes, News Editor May 11, 2024

The UA Leftist Collective disputed that its pro-Palestine protest last week was antisemitic and dangerous for Jewish students after Alabama senators criticized similar protests occurring nationwide.  Both...

Anti-war protesters demonstrate at Student Center Plaza Wednesday.

University of Alabama “Protest for Palestinian Lives” draws hundreds of students, counterprotesters

Maven Navarro and Jacob Ritondo May 1, 2024

Editor’s note: This story contains usage of profanities some readers may find offensive. A quote in this story was updated for clarity May 2. Hundreds gathered at the Student Center Plaza as the UA...

Second bond hearing set for former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles in capital murder case

Second bond hearing set for former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles in capital murder case

Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor April 24, 2024

The second bond hearing for the capital murder trial of Darius Miles will take place June 17. It will address all pending motions in the case.  The hearing was initially set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.,...