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The Lofts.

UA residence halls exceed capacity for fall semester

The University of Alabama anticipates a large freshman class on campus in the fall. On-campus housing is expected to be above capacity by between 250 and 700 beds, according to Vice President for Student Life Myron Pope. 
‘The Advantage’: UA student-athletes to benefit from name, image, likeness

‘The Advantage’: UA student-athletes to benefit from name, image, likeness

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 30, 2021
For years, people have debated whether collegiate student-athletes should be able to profit from use of their name, image and likeness. On June 28, the NCAA approved an interim policy, which will allow student-athletes to earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and more.
Portrait of Tut Wilson.

Former UA sorority president named director of fraternity and sorority life

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter June 30, 2021
Patricia “Tut” Wilson, a three-time UA graduate, will become the first executive director of fraternity and sorority life on July 15 after an eight-month long search.
We Rate Ratings with special guest professor Kevin Woosley.

We Rate Ratings | Kevin Woosley from Music

Monica Nakashima and Josh LeBerte June 25, 2021
This third installment of “We Rate Ratings” centers around all things music from Josh's mini-rant about how people have been responding to Lorde’s new single “Solar Power," to this weeks guest Kevin Woosley, a UA instructor in the music department.
Photos courtesy of UA Athletics.

Where Olympians Are Made: UA athletes head to the Summer Olympics

Javon Williams, Contributing Writer June 23, 2021

With one month left until the opening ceremonies on July 23, 13 current and former UA student-athletes have punched their tickets to the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.   Rhyan White: Swimming, United...

Opinions.

Opinion | UA should embrace critical race theory

Alex Jobin, Contributing Columnist June 23, 2021
Contrary to the talking points and fearmongering of some conservative lawmakers, critical race theory is not focused on attacking white people for their whiteness. Instead, it exposes the disenfranchisement and oppression of people of color by American systems that are based in the nation’s indubitably racist past.
Opinion | ‘A Campus Crisis’ Installment One

Opinion | ‘A Campus Crisis’ Installment One

Ava Fisher, Opinions Editor June 23, 2021
As cultures around the world reckon with their own patterns of oppression, we, as a global society, are constantly creating a new and evolving story. What might a new story even look like?
$1 million Gorgas House replica for sale in Georgia

$1 million Gorgas House replica for sale in Georgia

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor June 23, 2021
A home modeled after the Gorgas House Museum — the oldest building on The University of Alabama's campus — is for sale in Marietta, Georgia. The property is listed at $1 million.
We Rate Ratings with special guest Garrett Bridger Gilmore.

We Rate Ratings | Garrett Bridger Gilmore from English

Monica Nakashima and Josh LeBerte June 18, 2021
In the second episode of “We Rate Ratings" hosts, Monica and Josh discuss their recent vacations before welcoming guest Garrett Bridger Gilmore, a UA instructor in both English and Race and Gender studies.
A group of sorority pledges on bid day. The vast majority of the women are white.

Sorority legacy policies are changing. How will it impact UA?

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor June 16, 2021
Potential new members can still indicate their legacy status during recruitment, but that status shouldn’t influence the selection process under the new policy.
A sign posted by Starbucks featuring images of the planned remodel, as well as the following text: "Pardon our progress... Please visit our kiosk located on the second floor. Coming Fall 2021!"

Out with the old, in with the new: What’s going on at the Ferg?

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter June 13, 2021
UA students will see updates at the Ferguson Center this fall. Starbucks is being renovated while Blenz Bowls and Cheese Louise are introducing new dine-in locations. 
‘You are supposed to speak up’: Father of UA student who died by suicide is sharing her story 

‘You are supposed to speak up’: Father of UA student who died by suicide is sharing her story 

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor June 9, 2021

Mike Rondini wants things to be different.  That’s why he’s telling the story of his daughter, Megan, a former UA student who died by suicide in 2016 after alleging rape against T.J. Bunn Jr.,...