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Festival attendees leave behind words of encouragement to members of the LGBTQ+ community on Oct. 1 at Druid City Pride Festival.

Tuscaloosa residents celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month at Druid City Pride

Emma Brandenburg, Contributing Writer October 4, 2023

Druid City Pride hosted its eighth annual festival of the same name on Sunday, honoring both Tuscaloosa’s queer community and the commencement of LGBTQ+ History Month. The festival capped off a weeklong...

 SGA sign outside its office in the UA Student Center.

SGA passes CrossingPoints bus stop resolution, approves funding, and more

Alex Gravlee, Staff Writer October 1, 2023

The SGA passed five pieces of legislation and sent three to committees in its meeting Thursday.  Resolution encouraging UA to add bus stops to accommodate CrossingPoints students — passed  The...

Big Al dances on the Student Center Lawn at the DEI Passport Kickoff.

SGA hosts DEI kickoff event for revised passport program

Alex Gravlee, Staff Writer October 1, 2023

On Thursday, hundreds of students attended the SGA’s kickoff event for its revised Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Passport program on the Student Center lawn.  Many organizations attended the event,...

2023 Homecoming queen candidates announced

2023 Homecoming queen candidates announced

Ethan Henry, News Editor October 1, 2023

The University announced the five 2023 candidates for Homecoming queen, officially beginning the campaign season.  The five candidates are junior Sydney Clements and seniors Fatema Dhondia, Mae Farmer,...

Moundville’s 35th annual Native American festival to be held this week

Moundville’s 35th annual Native American festival to be held this week

Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer October 1, 2023

The 35th annual Native American Festival will take place at Moundville Archaeological Park Oct. 4-7.   According to the park’s website, there will be storytelling, traditional dances and classes...

The Wheelers, one of the student bands that competed in last year’s Battle of the Bands

SGA announces timeline for Battle of the Bands fundraiser

Alex Gravlee, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The SGA announced the second annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser, which will be held Nov. 2 in Druid City Music Hall from 7 p.m. to midnight.   The Battle of the Bands is divided into three phases:...

Participants during the Out of Darkness Walk hosted by Tide Against Suicide on Sept. 24 at The University of Alabama.

UA student organization holds walk to raise suicide prevention awareness

Courtney Stringer, Contributing Writer September 27, 2023

Students Tide Against Suicide held its annual Out of the Darkness Walk on campus to raise awareness of suicide on Sunday evening. Students, staff and members of the community gathered at the Student Center...

City Council applies for airport grant and distributes ABC licenses for charity events

City Council applies for airport grant and distributes ABC licenses for charity events

Elijah Doomes, Contributing Writer September 27, 2023

Issues addressed at Tuesday’s Tuscaloosa City Council meeting included airport funding, community events and road development.   The council voted to submit an airport capital improvement pre-application....

Alabama Pearls offers a place for young women to learn professional and leadership skills

Alabama Pearls offers a place for young women to learn professional and leadership skills

Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer September 24, 2023

A new organization called Alabama Pearls that aims to prepare young women for the workforce held a kickoff event on Wednesday.   Alabama Pearls’ lineup of events for this semester includes a build-your-brand...

UA professor is conducting research on how to remove harmful chemicals from water.

University professor works to remove potentially carcinogenic ‘forever chemicals’ from water

Courtney Stringer, Contributing Writer September 24, 2023

Milad Esfahani, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at The University of Alabama, has been leading research into ways to remove potentially carcinogenic “forever chemicals” from drinking...

City council authorizes raises and distributes opioid settlement funds

City council authorizes raises and distributes opioid settlement funds

Elijah Doomes, Contributing Writer September 24, 2023

The Tuscaloosa City Council adopted the 2024 fiscal year budget on Tuesday.  The city’s new budget includes an 11.1% pay raise for public safety employees and a 10.1% increase for other employees...

SAE fraternity accused of hazing in recent lawsuit

SAE fraternity accused of hazing in recent lawsuit

Maven Navarro, Assistant News Editor September 20, 2023

Editor's note (09/24/23): This article has been updated to include a statement from the Interfraternity Council.  A lawsuit filed against the UA Mother Mu chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon on Tuesday...