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Alabama head coach Nate Oats celebrates during a Jan. 22 game against Mizzou.

Tuscaloosa City Council approves alcohol sales at Coleman Coliseum

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor February 2, 2022

In a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, the Tuscaloosa City Council approved the sale of beer, wine and hard seltzers at Coleman Coliseum. The state of Alabama must grant a liquor license to Levy Premium Foodservice...

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SGA cuts ties with homecoming election

Alex Gravlee, Contributing Writer January 30, 2022
The Student Government Association unanimously ended its involvement with homecoming elections on Jan. 27.
UA System lobbies new bill with state legislature in response to critical race theory

UA System lobbies new bill with state legislature in response to critical race theory

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor January 30, 2022
The University of Alabama System collaborated with the state legislature to create legislation that protects Alabama universities’ freedom over their curricula.
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Homecoming student task force to include 11th student

Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino, Staff Reporter January 30, 2022
The homecoming task force announced last week will include an 11th student member, Sarah Shield, whose name was not included in the original announcement. 
Most UA System chancellors were chosen without interviews, including St. John

Most UA System chancellors were chosen without interviews, including St. John

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor January 30, 2022
The University of Alabama System office confirmed that no candidates were interviewed for the position of UA System chancellor before now-Chancellor Finis St. John was appointed. 
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SGA to introduce annual human trafficking training and awareness event

Ty Boyle, Contributing Writer January 28, 2022

The Student Government Association unanimously approved the first steps toward the creation of a yearly human trafficking training and awareness event on the UA campus. “It’s a great way for us...

Olivia Rush, 2019 homecoming queen, stands with the 2021 homecoming court and UA President Stuart Bell on the steps of Gorgas Library.

Student task force to draft manual for homecoming queen selection process

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor January 24, 2022

A student task force will develop a new manual for the homecoming queen selection process following this year’s election cycle.  In an email to the student body in October 2021, Vice President for...

UA health officials express optimism, stress precautions in COVID-19 town hall

UA health officials express optimism, stress precautions in COVID-19 town hall

Jack Maurer | @JackMaurer10 and Ainsley Platt January 19, 2022
In a virtual town hall on Wednesday, three University of Alabama health officials shared a positive outlook on the future of the COVID-19 pandemic but reiterated the importance of precautions like masks, social distancing and vaccination.
Tuscaloosa City Council votes to postpone elections until May

Tuscaloosa City Council votes to postpone elections until May

Carson Silas, Contributing Writer January 19, 2022
The Tuscaloosa City Council is seeking approval to change the date of municipal elections following multiple battles about the legality of student voting.
UA reports 498 COVID cases during first week of spring classes

UA reports 498 COVID cases during first week of spring classes

Ainsley Platt, Staff Reporter January 18, 2022

The University of Alabama reported 498 cases in the first COVID-19 dashboard update since early December, with 70% of positive tests coming from students. This data is self-reported. Sentinel, entry...

Plan to go: COVID-19 town hall

Plan to go: COVID-19 town hall

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor January 17, 2022

University Medical Center will host a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the current state of COVID-19 on campus and in the Tuscaloosa community.  Date & Time: Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.  How...

Plan to go: MLK Day events

Plan to go: MLK Day events

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor January 16, 2022

The University of Alabama is hosting events for students, faculty and staff throughout the coming weeks to honor Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service — Jan. 17 8:00...