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University Medical Center to host COVID vaccine clinics

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor August 5, 2021

The University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa is holding Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinics, which will take place Aug. 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UA students, faculty and staff can participate...

Second Avenue overpass is open

Second Avenue overpass is open

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor August 4, 2021
The Second Avenue overpass, a $20.9 million project that connects 15th Street to Paul W. Bryant Drive, is now open.
Mask mandate likely for fall semester, says UA provost

Mask mandate likely for fall semester, says UA provost

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor August 4, 2021

UPDATE Thursday, Aug. 5 at 4:40 p.m. The University of Alabama reinstated its indoor mask policy for all students, regardless of vaccination status. The mandate goes into effect on Friday, Aug. 6. UA...

Campus buildings get a new look

Campus buildings get a new look

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter August 4, 2021
Construction is underway for several campus buildings Here are some of the most important new locations students should look out for. 
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Blackboard Learn down the week before fall semester

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor July 28, 2021
Blackboard Learn, TurnItIn, Panopto and Collaborate will be unavailable from Aug. 5 to Aug. 13 while the UA Center for Instructional Technology installs major updates.
COVID - 19 Update. The Crimson White.

UA to reward students who report vaccinations

Jack Maurer, Chief Copy Editor July 23, 2021

On Friday afternoon, the University announced it will reward students who get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine with $20 in Bama Cash. Students must report the vaccination by Saturday, Aug. 28...

Taco Bell is coming to the Strip

Taco Bell is coming to the Strip

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter July 21, 2021
Taco Bell will open its fourth Tuscaloosa location on the Strip next month. Situated between Rounders and Phone Clinic University, the fast food chain is replacing China Master at 1211 University Blvd.
‘A recipe for disaster’: UA students and faculty react to campus return plan

‘A recipe for disaster’: UA students and faculty react to campus return plan

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor July 21, 2021
The University of Alabama announced a return to pre-pandemic operations for the fall semester on Tuesday, July 20, but some students and faculty members are hesitant to call the new health and safety guidelines a “plan.” 
COVID - 19 Update. The Crimson White.

UA plans return to pre-pandemic operations in fall semester

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor July 20, 2021

The University released its health and safety plan for the fall semester on July 20, one month ahead of classes. ​​A larger student population will descend on Tuscaloosa in August as campus returns...

Dorm residents relocated after freshman class exceeds campus capacity

Dorm residents relocated after freshman class exceeds campus capacity

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter July 18, 2021

The University of Alabama will use two off-campus apartment complexes, The Lofts at City Center and East Edge, to house students in the fall semester after a large incoming freshman class overwhelmed residence...

Bama by Distance students face tuition increase

Bama by Distance students face tuition increase

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer July 14, 2021
The UA System Board of Trustees increased tuition for Bama by Distance students in a June meeting. Bama by Distance allows students to earn their degrees through distance learning technology and offers over 70 degrees.
SGA members criticize block seating program

SGA members criticize block seating program

Kayla Solino, Staff Reporter July 10, 2021
As football season approaches, two SGA members and College of Arts and Sciences Senator John Dodd are questioning the equity of the block seating program.