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SGA Adviser Angel Narvaez-Lugo invites students into his office on Monday, Nov. 1, during a sit-in to protest the results of the homecoming queen election.

Elections Board addresses homecoming election, discloses violation reports

Isabel Hope and Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino November 2, 2021

The Student Government Association Elections Board released a statement Tuesday refuting claims about the homecoming election, denying that a runoff is necessary and disclosing all violation reports. Contesting...

A cover story in April 1983 reports the controversy surrounding the establishment of the Gay Student Union.

Opinion | It’s time for UA to recognize its queer past

Russel Peterson, President of Capstone Alliance October 31, 2021

When we honor diversity and inclusion on this campus, I’ve always felt ambivalent about the way we celebrate heritage months. As president of Capstone Alliance — the only LGBTQ faculty and staff organization...

UA creates online portal for employee vaccine reports

UA creates online portal for employee vaccine reports

Ainsley Platt, Contributing Writer October 31, 2021

The University of Alabama announced a new Vaccine Management Portal for UA employees to submit their proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.  Employees must also use the portal to request medical, disability...

McLean Moore is named homecoming queen at the annual pep rally and bonfire on Oct. 22, 2021.

Administrator responds to homecoming elections, supports redraft of rules

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor October 30, 2021

Vice President for Student Life Myron Pope sent an email to the student body on Saturday to address “misinformed narratives” about the homecoming election. This email came after The Crimson White...

Masks not required for vaccinated individuals beginning Nov. 5

Masks not required for vaccinated individuals beginning Nov. 5

Ainsley Platt, Contributing Writer October 29, 2021

The University of Alabama will not require masks for fully vaccinated individuals in most cases beginning Nov. 5.  Unvaccinated individuals will still be required to wear face coverings indoors, in...

McLean Moore is named homecoming queen at the annual pep rally and bonfire on Friday, Oct. 22.

Homecoming queen election invalid from the beginning

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer and Isabel Hope October 27, 2021

This year, the Elections Board published the homecoming election timeline on Sept. 30 — 10 days later than required for the Oct. 19 homecoming queen election — which invalidated it from the beginning.  The...

Gov. Ivey’s challenge to federal vaccine mandate will not change UA policy

Gov. Ivey’s challenge to federal vaccine mandate will not change UA policy

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor October 25, 2021

Governor Kay Ivey is seeking to curb the state’s compliance with President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal employees, including UA employees. On Monday, Ivey issued an executive order preventing...

The total 2022 SGA budget illustrated in a pie chart. The data is listed at the end of the article.

SGA budget totals $355,000 for 2022

Alex Gravlee, Contributing Writer October 24, 2021
The Student Government Association has approved a $355,730 operating budget for 2022.
A photo of ASFA students with Big Al.

Romeo and Juliet, but make it the Iron Bowl

Emma Sower and Bianca McCarty October 24, 2021
Modernizations of Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” have graced both the screen and the stage, but none capture the essence of Alabama quite like the Alabama School of the Fine Arts’ production of “Romeo and Juliet: Iron Bowl Edition.” 
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Opinion | Homecoming elections need a remodel

Alex Jobin, Staff Columnist October 24, 2021
From campaign finance mishandlings to racially insensitive PR moves, this year’s homecoming queen competition was a debacle.
UA employees must be vaccinated by Dec. 8 following federal order

UA employees must be vaccinated by Dec. 8 following federal order

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2021

All University of Alabama employees must be vaccinated by Dec. 8 following President Joe Biden’s recently signed Executive Order 14042.  Biden’s order required all employees of federal contractors...

Faculty say critical race theory ban threatens academic freedom

Faculty say critical race theory ban threatens academic freedom

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor October 20, 2021

UA faculty discussed potential legislative threats to academic discussions of critical race theory on Tuesday.  Two prefiled bills in the Alabama legislature seek to punish professors and institutions...