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'Not everyone wants to go back': UA professors prepare for return to in-person classes

‘Not everyone wants to go back’: UA professors prepare for return to in-person classes

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor August 18, 2021

Returning to school is a chance for a fresh start — new year, new classes, new professors. Yet, something feels familiar about the return to campus this fall.  As the University returns to in-person...

Students save money and raise health concerns at UA-leased apartments

Students save money and raise health concerns at UA-leased apartments

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor August 18, 2021

UA Housing and Residential Communities overbooked residence halls by about 800 students for fall 2021. The University leased 815 beds from East Edge and The Lofts at City Center to accommodate the demand...

COVID on campus: What's changed?

COVID on campus: What’s changed?

Jack Maurer and Isabel Hope August 18, 2021

The 2020-2021 academic year took place in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Events were canceled or postponed, classes were divided between Zoom and socially distanced face-to-face meetings, and masks...

New bus routes, concierge service debut this fall

New bus routes, concierge service debut this fall

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer August 18, 2021

The University of Alabama is introducing new ways for students and staff to get around campus this year. Crimson Ride bus routes have new names, and the buses will stop at apartment complexes near campus....

UA reports faculty vaccination rates in first update since April

UA reports faculty vaccination rates in first update since April

Jack Maurer | @JackMaurer10, Chief Copy Editor August 18, 2021

The University of Alabama System updated its online COVID-19 dashboard for the first time since April to report testing and vaccination data from its three campuses. The UA System added vaccination...

University of Alabama introduces raffle for vaccinated students

University of Alabama introduces raffle for vaccinated students

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief August 16, 2021

The University of Alabama introduced a new vaccine incentive on Aug. 16, one week after doubling its Bama Cash incentive. Now, students who report their vaccination to the University will be entered in...

Gallery | Bid Day 2021

Gallery | Bid Day 2021

August 15, 2021

The Alabama Panhellenic Association's fall primary recruitment ended with Bid Day on Sunday, Aug. 15. After a week-long recruitment, new members received bids in Bryant-Denny Stadium before running home...

City Council unanimously extends moratorium on student housing

City Council unanimously extends moratorium on student housing

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor August 13, 2021
On Tuesday the Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously extended a ban on the construction of student housing developments with more than 200 beds until May 1, 2022. The City Council will revisit the ban by May 1. 
CW / David Gray

Gallery | University Programs hosts Yoga on the Quad for first-year students

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief August 10, 2021

University Programs, a part of the Division of Student Life, hosted Sunset Yoga on the Quad on Sunday, Aug. 8. The event was part of Tied With the Tide, a series of events to help first-year and transfer...

UA doubles vaccine incentive, offers $40 Bama Cash to vaccinated students 

UA doubles vaccine incentive, offers $40 Bama Cash to vaccinated students 

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor August 9, 2021

The University of Alabama doubled its incentive for students who provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on Monday, Aug. 9 and will now offer $40 Bama Cash to all students who report vaccinations.  The...

National Pan-Hellenic Council President Jordan Smith addressed potential new members at the Alabama Panhellenic Association's  convocation on Aug. 7.

Alabama sorority recruitment begins for 2,500 potential new members

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter August 8, 2021

The Alabama Panhellenic Association held convocation for more than 2,500 potential new members on Aug. 7 as it kicked off fall primary recruitment, which will continue through Aug. 15. Recruitment began...

UA to require masks indoors beginning Aug. 6

UA to require masks indoors beginning Aug. 6

August 5, 2021

The University of Alabama will mandate face coverings indoors on campus where social distancing is not possible beginning Aug. 6. This requirement applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status.  This...