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These Trustees donated to electoral vote rejectors

Jacob Powell, Contributing Writer January 13, 2021
Five members of the UA System Board of Trustees donated to the political campaigns of election-denying congressmen. As companies pull their support from those like Mo Brooks and Tommy Tuberville, system communications officials have yet to respond to requests for comment.
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Students clustered on The Strip Monday. Now UA is offering leeway on face-to-face instruction

On Monday, students poured out of bars and apartments and onto The Strip, where they received massive media attention. Now UA administrators are giving students and faculty the option of two weeks off of in-person instruction.
‘We need more from you’: Mayor addresses crowds after championship win

‘We need more from you’: Mayor addresses crowds after championship win

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, News Editor January 12, 2021

As the Crimson Tide stormed the field at Hard Rock Stadium to celebrate its eighteenth national title, thousands of Alabama fans stormed the Strip to celebrate the championship win.  People poured...

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Semester opens with two-week moratorium

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Staff Reporter January 7, 2021

The spring semester will begin with  a two-week moratorium on in-person activities in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.   Pope confirmed that restrictions will be similar to last semester’s...

The CW is hiring: Race and identity reporters, assistant news editor

The CW is hiring: Race and identity reporters, assistant news editor

The Crimson White January 5, 2021
Do you have a passion for telling stories, capturing campus moments, elevating student voices and holding leaders accountable? Join our team at The Crimson White, where you’ll get first-hand experience in the journalism field. 
UA receives 3,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine 

UA receives 3,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine 

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Staff Reporter January 4, 2021
The two-part Moderna vaccine will initially be offered to healthcare providers, first responders, vulnerable populations and Capstone Village residents and employees. 
Alabama students protest Ivey's private prison plan

Alabama students protest Ivey’s private prison plan

Jake LaFratta, Contributing Writer December 30, 2020
CoreCivic has been losing funding for its 119 facilities nationwide, and Regions Bank is one of few willing to finance the company’s endeavor. 
UA denies alleged partnership with Wuhan Institute of Virology

UA denies alleged partnership with Wuhan Institute of Virology

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW December 24, 2020

The University denied connection to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) after the federal government launched an investigation into an alleged partnership between the two.   The United States Department...

Community members stage a December protest to urge Sheriff Ron Abernathy to release jail COVID-19 data after failing to comply with a Freedom of Information request.

‘Release the truth’: Protesters march for COVID-19 jail data

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer December 19, 2020

Protesters marched around the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse on Saturday as they demanded Sheriff Ron Abernathy release COVID-19 data for the county jail. “Release the data, release the people, release...

Looking back: Visualizing UA's fall response to COVID-19

Looking back: Visualizing UA’s fall response to COVID-19

The CW News Desk compiled a timeline of important dates from the fall semester, equipped with links to past stories, to help you visualize the University's response to COVID-19 this fall.
Here's how UA is revamping its sentinel testing program for the spring

Here’s how UA is revamping its sentinel testing program for the spring

The University plans to expand its sentinel testing program in the spring semester in partnership with University Medical Center. Sentinel Testing: What Is It?  Sentinel testing is a random sampling...

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2,000 graduates to participate in Saturday’s four commencement ceremonies

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Assistant News Editor & Assistant Photo Editor December 10, 2020

  More than 2,000 graduates are expected to be in attendance at the University's fall commencement  ceremonies this Saturday in Coleman Coliseum. To limit the number of people at each event...