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House show rocks under a banana rainbow

Libby Foster, Contributing Writer February 6, 2020
Banana Rays and Gears enthralled a crowd of nearly 100 on Saturday, when the bands converged on an intimate Tuscaloosa house show.
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Black History Month program kicks off with panel, campus dialogues

In light of the upcoming 2020 election, this year’s Black History Month (BHM) programming is aptly themed, “African Americans and the Vote.” University groups officially kicked off BHM programming...

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Painting The Town Pink: Gymnastics advocates for breast cancer awareness

Katie Windham | @ktwindham5, Staff Reporter February 6, 2020
Gymnastics hosts its annual Power of Pink meet on Friday night, when gymnasts will be introduced alongside breast cancer survivors . That's not the only way the university is advocating for breast cancer awareness in the coming weeks.
More than 14,000 cases of the coronavirus have been reported, with only about 150 occurring outside of China. Photo courtesy of the CDC

Chinese students discuss coronavirus’ impact

Andrew Littlejohn | @Andrewlittlej19, Contributing Writer February 3, 2020

Jiaxuan Zhang, a junior majoring in creative media and communication studies, is an international student from China. He hails from Yan'an, a city in the province of Shaanxi with a population of about...

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Alaskan summer league a confidence boost for McNairy

Carey Reeder | @realCareyReeder, Staff Reporter February 3, 2020
Alabama sophomore pitcher Jacob McNairy spent last summer pitching in the Alaska Baseball League, which helped boost his confidence as he prepares for a larger role in 2020.
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Bonnin among host of administrators to depart UA this year

Rebecca Griesbach, News Editor February 3, 2020
After reporting on a series of hires and fires this past semester, The Crimson White’s news desk charted leadership changes over the past five years in efforts to give a broader snapshot of administrative turnover. Here’s what we found.
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The XXXI to host She Leads Conference

Kinsley Centers | @kinsleycenters, Staff Reporter January 30, 2020
The XXXI will host the She Leads Women’s Lifestyle and Leadership Conference on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5:31 to 8:31 p.m. in Russell Hall. Those who attend will hear from keynote speakers who will give advice and share their experiences in the workplace.  
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In January, the SGA presented a resolution to President Bell affirming affinity groups on campus.

Networking reception celebrates newly-formed affinity groups

Gerardo Aguilera | @jerry21aguilera, Contributing Writer January 30, 2020

With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Week off to a start, students and faculty gathered in the Ferguson Center Great Hall for the second of four student government-sponsored programs. UA President...

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Makarri Doggette living dream of competing for Crimson Tide gymnastics

Katie Windham, @ktwindham5, Staff Reporter January 29, 2020
Former Junior Olympic gymnast Makarri Doggette has won numerous individual awards, but the freshman is at her most joyous while competing with her teammates for Alabama gymnastics.
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Ode to Oasis: Where Cottondale locals find their refuge

Ben Stansell | @ben_stansell, Managing Editor January 23, 2020

The Oasis Bar and Grill in Cottondale is nothing like the Oasis that is depicted in movies or books. Instead of a lagoon ensconced by a ring of soaring palm trees, it is a squat, dusty building that could...

Sexual assault and politics are intertwined

Sexual assault and politics are intertwined

Savanna Briscoe, Staff Columnist January 23, 2020

For reasons unknown, as a society we continue to ignore the major red flags that arise when it comes to politicians and their prior history with sexual assault. Many politicians have been convicted or...

Men’s basketball keeps momentum with 88-74 win against Missouri

Men’s basketball keeps momentum with 88-74 win against Missouri

Jack Kennedy | @JWkennedy24, Staff Reporter January 18, 2020
Despite a perfect 31-of-31 free throw performance by the Tigers which allowed them to stay in the game, the Crimson Tide was able to pull away with an 88–74 victory.