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Candidates for VP for diversity, equity and inclusion agree to debate

Candidates for VP for diversity, equity and inclusion agree to debate

Ethan Henry, News Editor February 21, 2024

Both candidates for Student Government Association vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion have agreed to participate in a debate.  This will mark the first time candidates for the VP of...

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Q&A with SGA presidential candidate Samad Gillani

Courtney Stringer, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Samad Gillani is a junior majoring in finance who currently serves as the vice president for external affairs. Q: How did you get involved in SGA? A: “I got involved in SGA my first year on campus...

Former University of Alabama System chancellor, Finis St. John IV.

University of Alabama System chancellor to take on new role at Shelby Institute

Courtney Stringer, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

The University of Alabama System chancellor, Finis St. John IV, will step down to take on the role of inaugural executive director of the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership on April 1, according...

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SAE holds social event despite ‘loss of privileges’ status

Ethan Henry, News Editor February 17, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected with information about Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s social probation from the University, which occurred during the fall 2023 semester. The Mother Mu chapter...

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Of 8 Executive Council spots in SGA election, 6 are uncontested

Ethan Henry, News Editor February 17, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include more information about the presidential debate time and location. The Student Government Association has released a list of candidates for next...

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house in Tuscaloosa.

Student faces criminal charges after alleged SAE fraternity hazing

Maven Navarro, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2024

Criminal charges have been filed against a member of the Mother Mu chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity following an alleged hazing incident that occurred in August.  The defendant is facing...

Cru Lounge loses business license after deadly shooting 

Cru Lounge loses business license after deadly shooting 

Elijah Doomes, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

The Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously revoked Cru Lounge’s business license Tuesday after a shooting on its premises killed one person last month. The four present members of the council held a public...

Alabama Urbanists Coalition seeks to change city planning

Alabama Urbanists Coalition seeks to change city planning

Kinion Fowler, Contributing Writer February 14, 2024

The Alabama Urbanists Coalition Tuscaloosa is a new organization that seeks to impact the local area and beyond through human-oriented city planning.  Zachary Johnson, a graduate student who is the...

Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter is hosting a fundraiser to help support the animals at the shelter.

Metro Animal Shelter starts fundraiser for animals

Josie Wahl, Contributing Writer February 14, 2024

The Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter is hosting a Valentine’s Day promotion this month to support its animals.   The fundraiser, called Love Letters, allows people to “adopt” an envelope and...

SGA held a meeting last Thursday in the Student Center.

SGA Senate commends UA Division of DEI, considers expanding voting window

Elijah Doomes, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct academic year of all students. The SGA Senate passed several resolutions and sent others to committee at its meeting Thursday.  Resolution...

Jack Warner Parkway has recently been under construction.

Students and business owners welcome completion of Jack Warner Parkway project

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

Phase II of the Jack Warner Parkway renovations, on the stretch from Greensboro Avenue to 21st Avenue, is back open after almost two years of construction.  This project is part of House Bill 600,...

The Japanese Language and Culture Society participate in the Year of the Dragon Cultural gala on Feb. 7 in the Student Center Ballroom.

Cultural gala held to celebrate the Year of the Dragon

Courtney Stringer, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

Four student organizations held a cultural gala to celebrate the Year of the Dragon on Wednesday. The dragon is this Lunar New Year’s zodiac animal, one of 12 different animals that alternate each year...