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Recap | Pitching propels softball sweep of Alabama State tournament

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 14, 2021
Alabama softball cleaned up this weekend. After nearly having its opening weekend cancelled, the team headed south for a last-minute tournament and racked up wins over Notre Dame, Alabama State and Louisville.
CW / Camille Black

Everything’s online now. What does that mean for dating apps?

Sophia Surrett, Contributing Writer February 14, 2021
College is where people come to get their degree (and maybe find a significant other). But with classes and extracurriculars online, it's hard to meet someone organically. And while many are flocking to dating apps, the influx of new users has mixed results.
Opinion | DCH is showing its true colors

Opinion | DCH is showing its true colors

Dr. Elizabeth Marshall-Smith, Guest Columnist February 12, 2021
Yet, despite all the racial progress over the last 58 years in the United States, it is still 1963 in the inner circle of power of the Druid City Hospital (DCH) Health System.
Courtesy of Literary Vibes Birmingham

These Black authors fill Alabama with poetry and community

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021
Alabama has a rich literary tradition—but its traditional canon is filled mostly with white authors. Black authors and poets in the state are hard at work spreading the gospel of poetry in an effort to make creative expression a viable outlet for all.
Our View | A diverse future hinges on UA recognizing its history

Our View | A diverse future hinges on UA recognizing its history

The Crimson White Editorial Board February 10, 2021

Black history has been botched, minimized and controlled for centuries – a practice that only perpetuated beliefs of Black inferiority. Black History Month challenges us all to pay homage to the trailblazing...

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‘We are bigger than the first and the only’: Black women reflect on Kamala Harris’ historic vice presidency

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter February 10, 2021
The Biden-Harris ticket made history in January. Kamala Harris became the first woman, first South Asian person and first African American to be the vice president. While her election was cause for celebration, some are ready for the days of firsts and onlys to be firmly in the past.
MBB Recap | How old habits led to Alabama’s first SEC loss

MBB Recap | How old habits led to Alabama’s first SEC loss

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor February 8, 2021
The Crimson Tide lost 68-65 to the Missouri Tigers, ending their SEC winning streak.
Valentine's Day is coming up. These local businesses will make your gift extra sweet

Valentine’s Day is coming up. These local businesses will make your gift extra sweet

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Staff Reporter February 7, 2021
Valentine's Day approaches. Whether you want to give a bouquet, a handcrafted sweet treat or a hand-poured candle to your loved one, there's a local business at the ready.
Campaign finance reports reveal PAC, corporate influence on mayoral candidates

Campaign finance reports reveal PAC, corporate influence on mayoral candidates

Jacob Powell, Contributing Writer February 7, 2021
Campaign finance reports released this week for Tuscaloosa’s three mayoral candidates show more than $54,000 of political action committee (PAC) donations collectively.
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Culture Pick | Tyra Banks both made and ruined ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Heather Gann, Contributing Writer February 4, 2021
Tyra Banks is a big deal. And "America's Next Top Model" seemed poised to make the careers of a new generation of A-listers. But the show didn't skyrocket anyone to stardom—and looking back, it may have actually ruined some lives.
‘Then COVID hit’: How UA galleries have managed a return to near-normalcy

‘Then COVID hit’: How UA galleries have managed a return to near-normalcy

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Managing Editor February 4, 2021
The UA Gallery was hosting one of its largest-ever exhibitions last March. Then everyone went home. It's been a rocky road to get back to hosting guests in the University's galleries.
CW / Lexi Hall

MBB Recap | How Alex Reese’s stand-out game led to the Tide’s tenth straight SEC win

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor February 3, 2021
Alabama men's basketball remains on top of the Southeastern Conference. A hotly contested first half gave way to a runaway victory for the Crimson Tide, led on defense and offense by senior forward Alex Reese.