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Former VP for student life responds to arrest, resignation

Former VP for student life responds to arrest, resignation

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor March 1, 2022

Former Vice President for Student Life Myron Pope released a statement to The Crimson White. Pope resigned from his position after he was arrested by the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force for...

UA receives $20 million for performing arts center

UA receives $20 million for performing arts center

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor February 27, 2022
The family of Mark Smith, cofounder of ADTRAN, committed $20 million — the largest charitable donation in UA history — to the Performing Arts Academic Center.
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Bama Barbz opens anonymous abuse tip line

Eva Kreitman, Contributing Writer February 27, 2022
The University of Alabama Nicki Minaj fan Instagram account @BamaBarbz created an anonymous tool for students to report instances of abuse and injustice on campus, and more than 80 students have reported instance of sexual assault, racism or homophobia. 
Autherine Lucy waves to the crowd at the dedication of the newly named Autherine Lucy Hall in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Feb. 25, 2022.

Autherine Lucy Hall: University of Alabama dedicates building in honor of first Black student

The University of Alabama dedicated Autherine Lucy Hall in honor of its first Black student Friday afternoon.  Previously named for former Alabama governor and Ku Klux Klan leader Bibb Graves,...

SGA Recap. The Crimson White.

SGA amendments seek to break homecoming ties, publicize election violations

Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino, Staff Reporter February 23, 2022
Two constitutional amendments will appear on the Student Government Association spring election ballot on March 8 and require two-thirds of student voters’ approval. 
Faculty Senate issues 10 recommendations to improve campus culture

Faculty Senate issues 10 recommendations to improve campus culture

Averie King, Contributing Writer February 23, 2022
The Faculty Senate is setting out to change campus culture through a series of one- and five-year plans it has been drafting since 2019, when then-Dean of Students Jamie Riley resigned.
Steven Hood named interim VP for student life

Steven Hood named interim VP for student life

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor February 21, 2022

Steven Hood has been named the interim vice president for student life following Myron Pope’s resignation from the position last week. The appointment comes three days after Pope resigned after his...

SGA extends candidate application deadline

SGA extends candidate application deadline

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor February 20, 2022

The Student Government Association announced an extension to some spring election deadlines Sunday night. The deadline to submit applications, financial disclosure statements, and declarations of intent...

Senate rejects legislation to require senator’s votes be individually tracked

Senate rejects legislation to require senator’s votes be individually tracked

Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino, Staff Reporter February 20, 2022
Graduate Student Government Association Sen. Justin McCleskey proposed a bill to amend the Senate rules to require roll call votes for every legislation proposed and voted on during Senate sessions. 
SGA Recap. The Crimson White.

Bid to compromise living wage for student workers fails in Senate

Alex Gravlee, Contributing Writer February 20, 2022
After much debate, a second resolution to encourage The University of Alabama to adopt a living wage failed in the Student Government Association Senate on Thursday. 
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UA Environmental Council to Kick Off Annual Green Week

Reghan Bailey, Contributing Writer February 20, 2022
The University of Alabama’s Environmental Council will hold its annual Green Week Feb. 23-26.
SGA Recap. The Crimson White.

SGA rejects bill that would record campaign contributions from student organizations

Ty Boyle, Contributing Writer February 20, 2022
The Student Government Association Senate voted down a bill that would require the Elections Board and the SGA to keep publicly accessible records of funds donated by student organizations to SGA campaigns.