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UA professor's groundbreaking enzyme research seeks to improve treatment of diseases like COVID and cancer

UA professor’s groundbreaking enzyme research seeks to improve treatment of diseases like COVID and cancer

Michael Zengel, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

Gayan Wijeratne, assistant professor of chemistry and recent recipient of a Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institute of Health, is developing new ways to mimic the proteins...

University provides free flu shots across campus.

Fighting the flu: UA’s free vaccine program covers more than ever

Cameron Cortez, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The University of Alabama is taking steps to keep its community healthy this flu season. In an initiative backed by the College of Community Health Sciences, free flu shots are available to students,...

A student signs a "Voting Matters Week" sign after registering to vote.

SGA promotes college voter turnout

Elijah Doomes, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The SGA Lobby Board is hosting “Voting Matters Week” to encourage students to register to vote. Since Monday, student volunteers from the Lobby Board, a nonpartisan organization under the SGA executive...

Students pass by the front of Denny Chimes during the Yellow Ribbon Run.

UA students host remembrance events for Oct. 7 attacks

Jeb Rine, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

UA student groups hosted remembrance events on and ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, where Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups crossed into Israel and killed around...

Homecoming Queen candidate drops out of race, declines to provide reason

Homecoming Queen candidate drops out of race, declines to provide reason

Sujith Mareddy, Assistant News Editor October 9, 2024

Maria Derisavi, formerly one of the top five Homecoming Queen candidates, withdrew from the race less than three days after the candidates were announced. Derisavi is a senior from Great Mills, Maryland,...

A student speaks during the Common Ground debate.

Common Ground hosts debate between UA College Republicans and Democrats

Zoe Bernstein, Contributing Writer October 6, 2024

The political discussion group Common Ground hosted a debate between UA College Democrats and UA College Republicans on Thursday.  Three students from each party debated the issues of immigration,...

Druid City Pride held its ninth annual Pride festival Sunday at Government Plaza.

Ninth annual Druid City Pride festival takes over Government Plaza

Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor October 6, 2024

Druid City Pride held its ninth annual Pride Festival at Government Plaza Sunday, hosting local vendors, performers, nonprofits and visitors from 5 to 9 p.m. Founded in 2015, Druid City Pride is a volunteer...

SGA hosts Capstone Wellness Explorer kickoff, replaces previous DEI Passport program

SGA hosts Capstone Wellness Explorer kickoff, replaces previous DEI Passport program

J. Calister Clemons, Assistant News Editor October 6, 2024

SGA held the Capstone Wellness Explorer kickoff event on the Student Center lawn on Thursday to introduce the new CWE program. The program encourages students to attend events in the  “Alabama Model...

2024 Homecoming Queen candidates announced

2024 Homecoming Queen candidates announced

Sujith Mareddy, Assistant News Editor October 6, 2024

The 2024 Homecoming committee announced the top five candidates for the Homecoming Queen on Sunday. The five candidates are Hannah Adams, Lauren Crawford, Maria Derisavi, Reagan Labiak and Allison Pope....

UA Free App Week starts Monday

UA Free App Week starts Monday

Sujith Mareddy, Assistant News Editor October 6, 2024

The University of Alabama is offering fee waivers to prospective applicants for “Free App Week.” Free App Week, spanning from Oct. 7-11, offers free applications to prospective undergraduate, graduate,...

UA College Republicans and Democrats react to vice presidential debate

UA College Republicans and Democrats react to vice presidential debate

Elijah Doomes, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The presidents of UA College Republicans and UA College Democrats both said that their candidate laid out a compelling vision for America’s future during the vice presidential debate Tuesday. Riley...

Hurricane Helene leaves UA community in need of support

Hurricane Helene leaves UA community in need of support

Tatum Walker, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

The UA community is currently feeling the effects of Hurricane Helene. Over 7,800 UA students are from the affected states.  Among these out-of-state students is Paige Albury, a sophomore sport management...