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Bus routes to change back after student confusion

Bus routes to change back after student confusion

Audrey Harper | @CAudreyHarper, Contributing Writer September 10, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been a wide scope of changes made to campus life: students are required to wear masks, many classes have been online and the Crimson Ride, the UA bus system, has...

UA sees 858 new COVID-19 cases in one week

UA sees 858 new COVID-19 cases in one week

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

In its third update since launching on Aug 24., the UA System COVID-19 Dashboard reported 1,910 total positive test results since classes started.  There have been 858 reported positive test results...

Analysis: COVID-19 dashboard is a ‘good start’ but lacks consistency

Analysis: COVID-19 dashboard is a ‘good start’ but lacks consistency

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

The UA System COVID-19 Dashboard will be updated Friday, Sep. 4 in its third data log since its launch ten days ago. This update coincides with the deadline for tuition payment or enrollment in a payment...

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UA issues over 400 conduct referrals for COVID-19 related violations

Jessa Reid Bolling | @jr_bolling, News Editor September 2, 2020
The extension comes after the University has issued more than 400 conduct referrals for COVID-related violations since classes began on Aug. 19. 
Nine days into the semester, UA reports over 1,000 positive COVID-19 tests

Nine days into the semester, UA reports over 1,000 positive COVID-19 tests

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2020
Positive test results for students increased by 481 over a five-day period. Four faculty and staff members have tested positive in the same time, bringing their case count to nine. 
Students prepare to move out of Burke.

‘This has been an absolute disaster’: Students forced to leave dorm to make room for COVID-19 isolation facilities

Jessa Reid Bolling | @jr_bolling, News Editor August 25, 2020

Just six days into the fall semester, Amalia Halpin, a freshman who was majoring in public health, has decided to drop out from the University. Her decision came after being told she had two days to move...

UA positive cases surpass 500 in five days

UA positive cases surpass 500 in five days

The University of Alabama System released results of COVID-19 testing on Monday, showing The University of Alabama has had 531 cumulative cases among students, faculty and staff since August 19.  The...

Following a rise in COVID-19 cases, UA President Stuart Bell speaks at a joint press conference with the city of Tuscaloosa on Monday.

Tuscaloosa to shut down bars, limit restaurant alcohol sales for two weeks

Tuscaloosa bars, along with bar service at restaurants, are closed for 14 days, effective August 24 at 5 p.m. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced the executive order, made at the request of the University,...

Face masks and football: What to expect on game days this fall

Face masks and football: What to expect on game days this fall

Game days in Bryant-Denny Stadium will look different for UA students this fall. Tailgating is off limits, face masks are required and the stadium will maintain 20% seating capacity.   Given the possibility...

Myron Pope: ‘If we increase at the rate we did this week, give us a week and a half and we’re going to be at full capacity’

Myron Pope: ‘If we increase at the rate we did this week, give us a week and a half and we’re going to be at full capacity’

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Assistant News Editor August 21, 2020

The University has entered a 14-day moratorium on in-person student activities, social or otherwise.  Although reentry testing maintained a 1% positivity rate, about 29% of tests performed on campus...

Trustees move on-campus students to The Lofts

Trustees move on-campus students to The Lofts

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Assistant News Editor August 20, 2020

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1.2 million bid to lease 252 beds in The Lofts at City Center during a special meeting earlier this month. These beds will be used to house students who...

Coronavirus data still opaque as fall semester begins

Coronavirus data still opaque as fall semester begins

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter August 20, 2020

While some schools have gone completely remote, the University has settled on a hybrid learning plan, with the ability to go remote at any point. Following the release of the UA Return Plan, students,...