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Maddox at a March 12, 2020 presser, where he discussed the city's response to COVID-19

Why Walt Maddox won’t issue a shutdown

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer December 9, 2020

Despite rising cases of COVID-19 in Tuscaloosa that threaten older and younger residents alike, Mayor Walt Maddox is still hesitant to force another shutdown that could potentially harm small businesses...

In March, medical professionals at DCH were at the ready with drive-thru testing kits.

Tuscaloosa hospitalizations rise ahead of anticipated holiday spike

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Assistant News Editor December 4, 2020

DCH admitted 23 new COVID-19 patients on Dec. 4, exceeding its previous single-day record and bringing the current number of coronavirus hospitalizations to 112. Friday's results marked an 84% increase...

‘Sometimes it’s like we’re not there’: Black students reflect on exclusion in Greek community

‘Sometimes it’s like we’re not there’: Black students reflect on exclusion in Greek community

Joseph King and Javon Williams, Contributing Writers December 2, 2020
Students in predominantly Black sororities and fraternities are tired of being an afterthought. Whether they're being left out of the student newspaper or dealing with microaggressions from their neighbors, students in Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha say being Black and Greek at the University brings on a whole new world of frustrations.
The 'Final Barrier' still stands strong

The ‘Final Barrier’ still stands strong

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer December 2, 2020
In 2013, The Crimson White published a story about segregation within the UA Panhellenic system. Greek organizations at the University have since been forced to integrate, but demographics among those organizations remain homogeneously white.
Why students’ pass/fail wishes weren’t granted this fall

Why students’ pass/fail wishes weren’t granted this fall

Monica Nakashima and Tessa Worley, Contributing Writers November 30, 2020

With the semester drawing to a close, UA students are reflecting on how this fall has challenged them.  One thing that has been especially difficult for some students to adjust to was online and hybrid...

UA freshman, conservative activist named plaintiff in election fraud suit

UA freshman, conservative activist named plaintiff in election fraud suit

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Assistant News Editor November 29, 2020

A Georgia election fraud lawsuit filed on Nov. 25 is named for UA freshman CJ Pearson.  The lawsuit alleges “a massive election fraud,” particularly in the form of ballot-stuffing, which it claims...

More cases, fewer exemptions: UA prepares for full return for spring term

More cases, fewer exemptions: UA prepares for full return for spring term

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter November 23, 2020

Despite an increase of COVID-19 cases on campus in the semester’s final week of in-person classes, UA Chief Administrative Officer Chad Tindol confirmed plans for increased on-campus operations in the...

Entry testing not required for most students in the spring

Entry testing not required for most students in the spring

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Assistant News Editor November 22, 2020

Unlike the fall semester, the University will not require COVID-19 entry testing for all students returning to campus in the spring.  Only students living on campus, including housing and residential...

COVID-19 cases rise as fall semester winds down

COVID-19 cases rise as fall semester winds down

Kelby Hutchison | @thetallcwrepor1, Contributing Writer November 20, 2020

In its final weekly update of the fall semester, the UA System COVID-19 Dashboard reported 142 positive test results among UA students, faculty and staff.  This update coincided with the last day of...

A COVID-19 vaccine could be available soon. What will that mean on campus?

A COVID-19 vaccine could be available soon. What will that mean on campus?

Jake LaFratta, Contributing Writer November 18, 2020
What are these new vaccines? How will they work? How did they get developed so quickly? We answered some of your pressing vaccination questions and found out where the University is on the list of nationwide vaccination priorities.
Trustees rename Manly Hall, ignore UCW suggestions

Trustees rename Manly Hall, ignore UCW suggestions

Jessa Reid Bolling | @jr_bolling, News Editor November 13, 2020
Another one bites the dust. Presidents Hall, once called Manly Hall, is the latest building on campus to be renamed in the wake of this summer’s Black Lives Matter protests.
UA to maintain on-campus services after Nov. 20

UA to maintain on-campus services after Nov. 20

Jessa Reid Bolling | @jr_bolling, News Editor November 11, 2020

Though students will be transitioning to online learning starting Nov. 20, the University plans to maintain normal operations until Dec. 18. Multiple services, like the dining halls, libraries, the...