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When it rains, it pours: Why UA floods so often 

When it rains, it pours: Why UA floods so often 

Sarah Clifton, Staff Reporter August 17, 2022

When students come to the University of Alabama, they find that not only is the climate generally muggy and intensely hot most of the year, but torrential rainfall isn’t unheard of, or even uncommon.  According...

Move-in begins as the 2022-2023 school year kicks off 

Move-in begins as the 2022-2023 school year kicks off 

Jennifer Baggett, Contributing Writer  August 17, 2022

Thousands of University of Alabama students began moving onto campus on Aug. 3 in preparation for the beginning of the fall semester.  Early move-in began for members of the Million Dollar Band, some...

Understanding the University’s financial footprint  

Understanding the University’s financial footprint  

Raelee Sents, Staff Reporter August 17, 2022

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Alabama brought more than $2 billion in revenue to the Tuscaloosa metro area per the latest economic report.   A 2019-2020 economic impact report, conducted...

UA nixes mail fee for off-campus undergraduates

UA nixes mail fee for off-campus undergraduates

Ainsley Platt, News Editor August 10, 2022

The University of Alabama announced in an email that the controversial $25 mail service fee for off-campus undergraduate students would not be assessed this semester.  According to the email, “no...

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Easy ways to get around campus and Tuscaloosa

Reghan Bailey, Contributing Writer August 9, 2022

The University of Alabama and the surrounding area is, for many, very walkable. Between the sidewalks, crosswalks and the Riverwalk — which spans almost four miles along the Black Warrior River — there...

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Staying safe on-campus: Tips from the University of Alabama’s Police Department

Lexi Crowe, Contributing Writer August 9, 2022

Your first time on a college campus can be intimidating. for many reasons: you are starting a new phase in your life, making new friends and perhaps moving to a new city or state. On top of that, You may...

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Songs, events and mascots to know as a new UA student

Ainsley Platt, News Editor August 8, 2022

As new freshmen begin moving onto campus in August, many will need to learn about traditions, common sights and phrases that many existing students already know. Below are some traditions that every UA...

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Getting more bang for your buck: Bama Cash vs. Dining Dollars

Sarah Clifton, Staff Reporter August 8, 2022

Learning to manage your money is an essential part of being a college student, but at the University of Alabama, there are two extra layers to your spending: Dining Dollars and Bama Cash.  Dining Dollars...

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The old normal: UA returns to class in pre-pandemic fashion

Raelee Sents, Staff Reporter August 8, 2022

For the past two years, plans for returning to campus have consisted of mask mandates, social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions.  Returning to campus this year is going to look more like it...

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Popular local businesses students should know

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, Contributing Writer August 8, 2022

Welcome to Tuscaloosa!   The University of Alabama and the surrounding communities offer an incredible variety of places to spend your time at the Capstone.  From several beautiful lakes to many...

Mail fee opt-out page causes confusion for graduate students

Mail fee opt-out page causes confusion for graduate students

Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino, Assistant News Editor August 3, 2022

The University of Alabama is experiencing technical confusions with the announcement and implementation of their new undergraduate off-campus mail fee. On Monday, Aug. 1, the University announced via...

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UA announces mail fee for off-campus students

Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino, Assistant News Editor August 2, 2022

The University of Alabama announced on Aug. 1 that an automatic $25 fee will be charged to off-campus undergraduate students who want to receive packages via Campus Mail Services.   According to a...