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Preview | Faculty groups hosts Juneteenth celebration

Preview | Faculty groups hosts Juneteenth celebration

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor June 9, 2021

The UA Black Faculty and Staff Association will host a series of events in celebration of Juneteenth beginning Thursday.  Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops freed people still...

Less than 1% of tenured UA faculty are biracial, Pacific Islander, Native American

Less than 1% of tenured UA faculty are biracial, Pacific Islander, Native American

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor June 8, 2021

Biracial, Pacific Islander and Native American faculty members account for less than 1% of tenured UA faculty, making them the least represented minority groups in the University’s tenure system.  There...

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Opinion | We should all be more like Gumps

Simone Shadd, Contributing Columnist June 8, 2021

Gumps — the most dedicated of Alabama fans — are committed to UA Athletics the way one might be dedicated to God. If Nate Oats is their lord and savior, then Coleman Coliseum is their house of worship.  While...

Saban’s contract extended through 2028 season 

Saban’s contract extended through 2028 season 

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2021

UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Monday that Nick Saban’s contract has been extended through the 2028 season.  The new contract maintains Saban’s leadership through Feb. 28, 2029.  His...

Opinions.

Opinion | Summer internships shouldn’t be the norm

Ava Fisher, Opinions Editor June 2, 2021

With the spring semester behind college students and the promise of the remaining summer ahead, many are elated. As they begin summer internships that they have long aspired to, these students view the...

Recap | Women’s rowing caps off historic season

Recap | Women’s rowing caps off historic season

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor May 30, 2021

The Alabama women’s rowing team wrapped up its season on May 30 in the NCAA Rowing Championship for the first time in program history. The Crimson Tide made it to the final day of races, collected 55...

Blount students petition against relocation from Oliver-Barnard Hall

Blount students petition against relocation from Oliver-Barnard Hall

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor May 30, 2021

Oliver-Barnard Hall, a campus building owned by the University’s Blount Scholars Program, might be turned into a library dedicated to Senator Richard Shelby. Some Blount students are speaking out against...

Recap | Softball punches its ticket to the Women’s College World Series

Recap | Softball punches its ticket to the Women’s College World Series

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor May 29, 2021

For the 13th time in program history, No. 3 Alabama (50-7) has claimed a spot in the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. With a 4-1 win against No. 14 Kentucky (43-16) on Saturday, May...

Campus group challenges UA free speech policy

Campus group challenges UA free speech policy

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer May 28, 2021

Young Americans for Liberty’s (YAL) UA chapter is challenging the University’s free speech policy that requires prior approval for on-campus events. Attorneys from the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)...

New Tuscaloosa restaurants on the horizon

New Tuscaloosa restaurants on the horizon

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, Assistant News Editor May 25, 2021

Three restaurants are preparing to open their doors in Tuscaloosa. Ichiban Japanese Grill has announced its downtown location, while Jersey Mike’s and Walk-On’s will welcome customers to new locations...

Campus mask mandate lifted for vaccinated individuals

Campus mask mandate lifted for vaccinated individuals

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, Assistant News Editor May 24, 2021

Face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals in most locations on campus. Unvaccinated faculty, staff and students are still required to wear face coverings inside campus buildings.  Current...

Recap | Softball clinches 16th Super Regional berth

Recap | Softball clinches 16th Super Regional berth

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 23, 2021

No. 3 Alabama softball (48-7) earned a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals for the 16th consecutive year after beating Clemson (44-8) in the Tuscaloosa Regional final on Sunday, May 23.  The 5-0 win was...