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President Stuart Bell speaking about increase in enrollment.

UA enrollment surpasses 40,000 students

Sujith Mareddy, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

Student enrollment has surpassed 40,000 for the first time in University history. With a student body of 40,846, a 3% increase from the previous year, the number has reached a record high.  “I think...

American flags line the Mound in remembrance of 9/11.

UA campus commemorates 9/11 with Memorial Events

Cameron Cortez, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, started like any ordinary day — peaceful and clear. However, the nation underwent a profound and lasting transformation as the hours passed. Twenty-three years later,...

The Lloyd Hall Chick-fil-A switched from a grab-and-go method to kiosks over the summer.

Student frustrations mount over Chick-fil-A kiosk rollout at Lloyd Hall

Cameron Cortez, Contributing Writer September 4, 2024

Speed and efficiency were what students were promised with the new kiosk system at the Chick-fil-A in Lloyd Hall, which replaced the grab-and-go setup and expanded the menu. But instead of streamlined...

HallyUA, a student dance group, performs on stage at "Shantay, UA!"

Queer Student Association hosts ‘Shantay, UA!’ event amid SB129 funding cut

Destiny Casale, Contributing Writer September 1, 2024

The Queer Student Association hosted its annual Shantay, UA! event at the Student Center Friday — the organization’s first time holding the event since a law targeting diversity, equity and inclusion...

Several airlines have announced added flights for Alabama football season.

Airlines announce added flights for football season

Allison Harlan, Contributing Writer August 28, 2024

Airline companies have prepared for the upcoming Alabama football season and are making it easier to travel and watch the Crimson Tide on game day.  United Airlines United Airlines has added 20...

Darius Miles was removed from the men's basketball team following his arrest in connection to a January 2023 shooting on the Strip.

Darius Miles’ capital murder case expected to go to trial in 2025

Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor August 24, 2024

Darius Miles, a former Crimson Tide basketball player, could go to trial in his capital murder case in 2025, defense attorney Mary Turner said. At a hearing Wednesday, Judge Daniel Pruet of the Circuit...

The former office of the Black Student Union stands with its lights turned off and signage removed.

University removes dedicated offices for Black Student Union, Safe Zone

Maven Navarro, Editor-in-Chief August 22, 2024

The Black Student Union announced Wednesday that it has relocated from its current office in the Student Center in compliance with the recent Senate Bill 129. The University has permanently closed the...

Gambill Gentry received bond Wednesday after appearing at the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse.

UA student previously charged with sex crimes received bond at a hearing Wednesday

Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor August 22, 2024

A UA student previously charged with sex crimes including rape, sodomy and voyeurism received bond at a hearing Wednesday. Attorneys for 23-year-old Gambill Gentry filed a writ of habeas corpus on behalf...

Low voter turnout is common among younger generations.

‘The right to not vote’: Why young Americans vote least of any age demographic

Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor August 21, 2024

With the general election just over two months away, many college students are preparing to cast their ballots. But not all. Some, like freshman accounting major Brendon Cotton, will exercise what he...

Outside of the Intercultural Diversity Center.

UA student organizations comply with DEI ban

Elijah Doomes, Contributing Writer August 21, 2024

The University of Alabama and several of its student organizations have begun making changes to comply with Alabama’s Senate Bill 129, which, among other provisions, bans state-funded diversity, equity...

UAPD and Tuscaloosa Police operate a joint precinct on the Strip.

Student victims call for extra safety measures to prevent sexual misconduct on campus

Rachel Seale, Staff Writer August 21, 2024

Following the July arrest of a UA student charged with multiple sex crimes against an intoxicated UA student, several students have come forward to share their own experiences with sexual assault and date...

Alabama Women's Gymnastics coach Ashley Johnston at the Power of Pink meet on Feb. 22

UA Board of Trustees approves head coaching contracts for 2024-25

Elijah Doomes, Contributing Writer August 21, 2024

The University of Alabama System board of trustees approved the employment contracts of several coaches and executives throughout the UA System at its Tuesday meeting.  “We try to make sure we’re...