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UA and COVID-19: Live updates on cancellations, travel bans, confirmed cases

The Crimson White March 12, 2020

We’ve compiled all our coronavirus coverage in efforts to bring readers up-to-date with the news surrounding the University and COVID-19. Keep refreshing for live updates. The Alabama Department...

CW / Grace Schepis

Coronavirus causes students and faculty to rethink spring and summer plans

Connor Todd | @ce_todd, Contributing Writer March 12, 2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the cancellation of UA-sponsored travel and some affiliate programs has affected UA students and faculty, causing some to cut their trips short and others to re-evaluate their academic plans.
Primary elections misrepresent America

Primary elections misrepresent America

Maria Grenyo, Staff Columnist March 12, 2020

Since the first caucus in Iowa on Feb. 3, the field of Democratic candidates has been rapidly shrinking. By the time Washington, D.C., Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota get to vote on June...

CW / Keely Brewer

Dean Williams makes her debut at HCA town hall

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Mark Aguayo | @calebaguayo1 March 12, 2020

For Tara Williams, the new dean of the UA Honors College, hobbies aren’t just pastimes; they’re symbols of her leadership style.  Williams spoke at the Honors College Assembly (HCA) Town Hall Tuesday,...

Trump and Sanders aren’t that different

Trump and Sanders aren’t that different

Christian Finch, Staff Columnist March 9, 2020

Populism as a political strategy is one that has seen more than its fair share of use. Because of that, it is extremely prominent in many countries. A belief in populism can be held by anyone regardless...

CW / Kelsey Mullins

Professor emphasizes need for conversations regarding Confederate monuments

Brynna Mitchner | @BrynnaOfficial, Contributing Writer March 9, 2020
COM 295 – The Forum hosted professor Hilary Green on Thursday for a discussion on the past, present and future of Confederate monuments in and beyond Alabama.
CW / Hannah Saad

Mack brings experience, drive and persistence to Crimson Tide

James Benedetto | @james_benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2020
Alexis Mack, a graduate student outfielder for Alabama softball, went more than 400 days between softball games, but now her talent and love of the game are making a difference for the Crimson Tide.
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Riley speaks out after six months of silence

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Staff Reporter March 5, 2020

Former assistant vice president of student life and dean of students Jamie Riley published an open letter today on Medium.com after six months of silence since his resignation.  Riley, who had just...

CW / Keely Brewer

Crimson Tide, GymDogs clash for Senior Night showdown

Katie Windham | @ktwindham5, Staff Reporter March 5, 2020
The three seniors for Alabama gymnastics will be honored at the team's senior night on Friday night against Georgia.
TikTok can be an incredibly disgusting app

TikTok can be an incredibly disgusting app

Joshua LeBerte, Staff Columnist March 5, 2020

Many of us Gen Zers know of the app called TikTok. A big trend among prominent influencers on the app is making point-of-view videos (POVs), where they act out a fictional scenario, and those who are watching...

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Chilly, but cheap: Tuscaloosa taxi carts suffer in the winter

Ben Lasseter | @benhlasseter, Contributing Writer March 5, 2020
Whether it’s cold or wet, winter and spring prove difficult seasons for student workers. Especially Joyride drivers. 
CW / Keely Brewer and CW / Kelby Hutchison

Inside two watch parties: Joiner wins presidency, del Carmen secures Senate seat

Lounging around a leather couch in the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house, Demarcus Joiner and his campaign team let loose. They were prematurely celebrating what would be an unsurprising win.  This...