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Lawmakers push to cut DEI initiatives across Alabama

Makayla Maxwell and Emma Brandenburg February 28, 2024

Alabama is one of 20 states considering restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in this year’s spring legislative sessions.  Republican-led legislatures around the country are...

Path Forward: DEI Plans impact campus community

Path Forward: DEI Plans impact campus community

Rachel Seale and Jeffrey Kelly February 28, 2024

In 2019, G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost of diversity, equity and inclusion, along with a committee of faculty, staff and students, released a set of recommendations in the Path...

Diversity increases among UA STEM majors

Diversity increases among UA STEM majors

Jacob Ritondo, Assistant News Editor February 28, 2024

Diversity in STEM majors at the University is increasing for many underrepresented groups, which reflects similar changes in the national workforce.  Data from the Office of Institutional Research...

UA Crossroads makes an impact on civic engagement

UA Crossroads makes an impact on civic engagement

Jermaine Ball, Contributing Writer, Nineteen Fifty-Six February 28, 2024

Fostering active citizenship and community involvement among college students has never been more crucial.   Universities play a vital role in addressing these responsibilities by offering initiatives...

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UA Graduate History Association passes resolutions opposing state bills

Courtney Stringer, Contributing Writer February 27, 2024

The Graduate History Association passed two resolutions opposing Alabama Senate bills 10 and 77 Friday afternoon.  Senate Bill 10, introduced in early February, states that “library board members...

SGA releases unofficial spring election results

SGA releases unofficial spring election results

Ethan Henry, News Editor February 27, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been corrected to include the accurate voter turnout in the 2023 SGA presidential election, which was 32.46%. The turnout previously listed, 28.23%, was the 2022 turnout. The...

SGA candidates for VP for diversity, equity and inclusion debate

SGA candidates for VP for diversity, equity and inclusion debate

Emma Brandenburg, Contributing Writer February 25, 2024

Candidates for SGA vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion Aubrei Grisaffe and Jada Green participated in a debate Sunday evening.  The event, which followed the candidate forum, marked the...

‘DEI saves our students' lives’: Students organize strikes and demonstrations in response to Alabama senate bill

‘DEI saves our students’ lives’: Students organize strikes and demonstrations in response to Alabama senate bill

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

On Thursday, the Alabama Senate approved Senate Bill 129, which would ban the public funding of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The bill awaits a vote Wednesday in the House.  The bill...

Gillani and McDavid discuss platforms in 2024 SGA presidential debate

Gillani and McDavid discuss platforms in 2024 SGA presidential debate

Elijah Doomes, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

Candidates Samad Gillani and Will McDavid faced off in the SGA presidential debate Sunday night onstage in the UA Student Center Theater. Kathryn Drago, Blackburn fellows coordinator, moderated the debate.  Gillani...

University Programs brings back ‘Engagement Pods’ to campus

University Programs brings back ‘Engagement Pods’ to campus

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

Engagement Pods, started by University Programs in 2020, are back this semester to give students an opportunity to lead and build community.   The 17 small groups, which allow students to meet regularly...

SGA Senate expands FYC representation

SGA Senate expands FYC representation

Elijah Doomes, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

In addition to blocking a bill that would have expanded the SGA elections voting window, the SGA Senate passed a bill to create petition rights for first-year councilors and increase student access to...

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Judicial Board orders Senate to reconsider voting window bill

Ethan Henry, News Editor February 24, 2024

The SGA Student Judiciary has ordered the Senate to reconsider B-04-24, a bill to expand the voting window from 12 hours to 48 hours, according to an opinion delivered Saturday.  The opinion, delivered...