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‘Dixieland Delight’ and Few Masks in Sight: Reflections on sheltering at peak capacity

CW Staff March 17, 2021
Here’s what we saw at three campus storm shelters
CW / Jacob Powell

GALLERY: Severe storms hit Tuscaloosa County

CW Staff March 17, 2021

Students took cover in on-campus shelters on March 17, 2021 after the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning. Tornadoes in the county damaged areas in Moundville and in the south end of Tuscaloosa.

Courtesy of the UA Environmental Council

Ahead of Green Week, a UA environmental group reflects on the pandemic

Isabel Hope | @isabamahope, Contributing Writer March 17, 2021
Here's why some members are hoping for more visibility on campus
Normal operations suspended, shelters opened

Normal operations suspended, shelters opened

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, News Editor March 17, 2021

The University will suspend normal operations on Wednesday at 11 a.m. because of the high risk of tornadoes and dangerous weather in the area.  All classes, including those conducted online or remotely,...

Severe weather, including possible tornadoes, expected on Wednesday

Severe weather, including possible tornadoes, expected on Wednesday

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, Assistant News Editor March 16, 2021

The University encouraged students to stay aware of the potentially severe weather in the forecast Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. The forecast shows moderate risk of tornadoes and damaging...

UA to offer vaccines to essential student workers  

UA to offer vaccines to essential student workers  

Meghan Schiano | @megschiano, Contributing Writer March 14, 2021

The University will begin offering vaccines to essential student workers with high levels of face-to-face interaction. This includes teaching assistants, resident assistants, and orientation and visit...

Courtesy of Aaron Frederick

Uniontown is polluted with coal ash. Here’s how some UA students are helping

Isabel Hope | @isabamahope, Contributing Writer March 14, 2021
More than a decade after a Tennessee plant crossed state lines to dump toxic waste in a Perry County landfill, some residents are still dealing with the aftermath.
SGA pushes for more Counseling Center funding 

SGA pushes for more Counseling Center funding 

Kayla Solino, Contributing Writer March 12, 2021
The center's budget trails more than $1 million behind the national average for similarly-sized institutions.
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Student Health Center, University Medical Center to merge operations 

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, News Editor March 11, 2021
The transition is expected to provide a broader array of services.
How students can request COVID-19 accommodations for the summer term

How students can request COVID-19 accommodations for the summer term

Meghan Schiano, Contributing Writer March 10, 2021
Summer students can still request COVID-19 accommodations. Students who have not been offered a vaccine can fill out a form in April asking for accommodations. Relevant medical paperwork must accompany the request.
This Alabama bill could force UA counselors to report signs of gender dysphoria

This Alabama bill could force UA counselors to report signs of gender dysphoria

Jacob Powell | @JacobLPowell, Contributing Writer March 9, 2021
The Alabama Senate voted to ban gender-affirming care for minors. It could also force counselors to ‘out’ transgender youth.
'Anyone but the Machine': Read the full SGA election results here

‘Anyone but the Machine’: Read the full SGA election results here

The SGA Elections Board redacted 93 mentions of the Machine from this year’s write-in results.