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City Council approves public hearing for property tax referendum

City Council approves public hearing for property tax referendum

Elijah Doomes, Contributing Writer November 8, 2023

The Tuscaloosa City Council will consider a referendum that would raise Tuscaloosa’s property taxes to increase funding for Tuscaloosa City Schools.  The council voted during its Tuesday session...

Wax Monkey wins SGA’s second annual Battle of the Bands

Wax Monkey wins SGA’s second annual Battle of the Bands

Courtney Stringer, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Wax Monkey, a rock jam band, won the SGA and Interfraternity Council’s second annual Battle of the Bands contest held at Druid City Music Hall Thursday evening.  The band defeated three other student...

Air Force ROTC to host Veterans Day run Friday

Air Force ROTC to host Veterans Day run Friday

Josie Wahl, Contributing Writer November 8, 2023

The UA Air Force ROTC is hosting its annual 5-kilometer run Friday to celebrate Veterans Day.   The event is scheduled to start at the Bureau of Mines at 5:45 a.m. and conclude around 7 a.m.   This...

Professor Agrawal showcases his rotating combustion engine.

Controlled Explosions: UA professor explores innovative engines

Kinion Fowler, Contributing Writer November 5, 2023

Ajay Agrawal, a mechanical engineering professor at The University of Alabama, is pushing the boundary of engine technology with his rotating detonation combustion research.   Since 2018, Agrawal...

Dan Isaac, left, joins in drumming during a Native dance.

‘We’re still here’: UA BISON shares Indigenous culture for Native American Heritage Month

Jacob Ritondo and Courtney Stringer November 5, 2023

During the month of November, Native American Heritage Month, UA students are trying to change the narrative that Indigenous people are “stuck in the textbooks,” in the words of Native student Katarina...

Fourth GOP debate reported to be held in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 6

Fourth GOP debate reported to be held in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 6

Ethan Henry, News Editor November 3, 2023

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Tuscaloosa, and not a specific venue, was mentioned as the fourth debate's location.  The fourth GOP primary debate is scheduled to be held...

‘I’m just so damn tired of small steps’: UA community discusses new congressional map

‘I’m just so damn tired of small steps’: UA community discusses new congressional map

Rachel Seale, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

After a monthslong process that saw multiple plans from the Republican-majority Legislature rejected by federal judges, a new map has been proposed. While many Black Alabamians say progress is beginning...

Shirt designed to commemorate the first anniversary of the UA Gay Student Union / Courtesy of Invisible Histories.

Underrepresented in the South: How UA LGBTQ+ students created their community

Ahmahdre Turner, Contributing Writer November 1, 2023

On June 12, 1973, a group of 30 students and members of The University of Alabama community came together for the first time to create a “solid, visible gay community.”    The organization, GAZE,...

Modern challenges to Alabama’s diverse natural history

Modern challenges to Alabama’s diverse natural history

Alex Gravlee, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Environmental issues are a recurring concern for Tuscaloosa community members, as seen in recent efforts to protect water quality and combat pollution in the Black Warrior River.  Although Alabama...

The slave cemetery located by the Math and Science Building on campus.

‘No longer lying’: What the Hallowed Grounds tours mean to campus

Makayla Maxwell, Race and Identity Reporter November 1, 2023

The Department of Gender and Race Studies and Black Faculty and Staff Association Ambassadors have collaborated since 2015 to run the Hallowed Grounds tours.   These tours aim to educate students...

Sign outside of the of the SGA office in the Student Center.

SGA Recap: SGA to recognize student orgs during spirit week, new amendment to constitution

Alex Gravlee, Staff Reporter October 29, 2023

The SGA Senate passed two pieces of legislation and sent one to committee in a meeting Oct. 24.   Amendment to update and clarify articles II and III — sent to committee   The SGA Senate sent...

City Council approves toy drive and retention bonuses for Tuscaloosa police officers

City Council approves toy drive and retention bonuses for Tuscaloosa police officers

Elijah Doomes, Contributing Writer October 29, 2023

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved the Children’s Toys for Parking Tickets Program on Tuesday, following up on the success of its recent “school supplies for parking tickets” drive.   Like...