All content by Ava Morthland
![How social media is impacting the 2024 presidential race](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HarrisTrumpDebate_SWest-1200x800.jpg)
How social media is impacting the 2024 presidential race
Ava Morthland and Elijah Doomes
• July 23, 2024
![A statue of Peter Bryce sits at the Bryce Hospital Museum.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_8999-900x1200.jpg)
A look into history: University of Alabama unveils Bryce Hospital Museum
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• June 28, 2024
![Kentucks Art Markets are monthly events that showcase local artists.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-13-1200x900.jpg)
Kentuck’s Art Market showcases local artists
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• June 12, 2024
![Celebrate Local is a yearly event that recognizes local business owners and artists.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-12.png)
Celebrate Local aims to support local artists and independent businesses
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• June 12, 2024
![TusKaloosa PicKers offers a variety of unique finds for Tuscaloosans.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_8853-900x1200.jpg)
‘Take a trip down memory lane’: Local marketplace offers a bounty of unique pieces
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• June 5, 2024
![Located next to the Student Recreation Center, the Student Health Center offers urgent care, womens health care and more.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Student-guide-to-wellness-on-campus-Hannah-Grace-Mayfield-1200x800.jpeg)
Student guide to wellness on campus
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• May 31, 2024
![Students enjoy a sunny day on the Quad.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ELM_0001-1200x800.jpg)
Finding your way around campus
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• May 31, 2024
![The Strip is located on University Boulevard and features many businesses frequented by UA students.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bama-Bound-Imgae-2-1200x800.jpg)
Popular spots to drop by during Bama Bound
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• May 29, 2024
![Heartbreak High, is series on Netflix that shows the realities of being teenagers](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/culture-pick-photo.jpeg)
Movies and shows to be on the lookout for this Pride month
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• May 29, 2024
![This print of a butterfly, the organizations logo, is based on a drawing the late Hunter Whitley drew prior to his death.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot_24-5-2024_17365_www.instagram.com_.jpg)
Local nonprofit advocates for veteran’s mental health this Memorial Day
Ava Morthland, Culture Editor
• May 27, 2024
![UA New College class aims to share gardening resources with the Tuscaloosa community](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG3406933941048179296-900x1200.jpeg)
UA New College class aims to share gardening resources with the Tuscaloosa community
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• April 24, 2024
![‘Don’t Forget Me’: Singer Maggie Rogers yearns for an easy love](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MR_DFM-compressed.jpeg)
‘Don’t Forget Me’: Singer Maggie Rogers yearns for an easy love
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• April 24, 2024
![Libraries promote sustainability with used books](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MG_9516-1.jpeg)
Libraries promote sustainability with used books
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• April 17, 2024
![Students, faculty and staff now have access to The New York Times.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RWT_0001.jpeg)
UA Libraries offers free access to New York Times for students, faculty and staff
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• April 14, 2024
![Aspiring UA choreographers display work at new showcase](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Image_1-1200x800.jpeg)
Aspiring UA choreographers display work at new showcase
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• April 10, 2024
![Participants drop off letters at the letter writing campaign at Grace Presbyterian Church on Thursday, April 4.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HGM-47.jpeg)
Birmingham DSA and UA students co-host ‘Save Our Libraries’ letter-writing event
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• April 7, 2024
![Birmingham-Southern College will close its doors for good in May.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot_13-1200x802.png)
UA System to offer expedited transfer process to Birmingham Southern College students
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• April 3, 2024
![‘We are seen, heard and celebrated here’: UA organizations come together to celebrate Holi](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0506_2.jpeg)
‘We are seen, heard and celebrated here’: UA organizations come together to celebrate Holi
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• March 31, 2024
![Autherine Lucy at the dedication ceremony of the College of Education on Feb. 25, 2022.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_5650-1200x800.jpeg)
UA women and their legacy honored on campus buildings
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• March 27, 2024
![WGRC hosted a fall campfire event on Oct. 17, 2023, where different clubs and resources tabled and offered information on the Student Center Lawn.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/621A3241-Enhanced-NR.jpeg)
UA organizations come together to celebrate Take Back the Night event
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• March 27, 2024
![Students demonstrate against SB 129 on Wednesday outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PHOTO-e1709875525897-1080x1200.jpeg)
[Photo] “I see hatred in this”: SB 129 passes in state House
Jacob Ritondo and Ethan Henry
• March 8, 2024
![CW / Ava Morthland](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Photo_-e1709841459684-1126x1200.png)
Students rally against SB 129 at Montgomery State House
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• March 7, 2024
![Roxane Gay, New York Times best selling author. Known for her non-fiction works that encourage equality and acceptance for all people.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ca-times.brightspotcdn-1200x675.jpg)
Book recommendations for Women’s History Month
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• March 6, 2024
![CW / Caroline Simmons](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MG_6542-Enhanced-NR-1200x800.jpg)
UA students and faculty demonstrate in support of diversity, equity and inclusion
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 29, 2024
![‘DEI saves our students lives’: Students organize strikes and demonstrations in response to Alabama senate bill](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Stroud-0626.jpeg)
‘DEI saves our students’ lives’: Students organize strikes and demonstrations in response to Alabama senate bill
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2024
![University Programs brings back ‘Engagement Pods’ to campus](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UP_Logo-1200x1200.png)
University Programs brings back ‘Engagement Pods’ to campus
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2024
![Movie and TV show recommendations for Black History Month](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Atlanta_season_1-1.png)
Movie and TV show recommendations for Black History Month
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2024
![Body Appreciation Week celebrated at UA](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8130-900x1200.jpeg)
Body Appreciation Week celebrated at UA
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2024
![Jack Warner Parkway has recently been under construction.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HQH-2864.jpeg)
Students and business owners welcome completion of Jack Warner Parkway project
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2024
![Picture of Ainsley Greer artwork at the University Medical Center.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_7875.jpeg)
UA student featured at Wellness Walls for Art exhibit
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2024
![Engage Tuscaloosa aims to strengthen the local community](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0356.jpeg)
Engage Tuscaloosa aims to strengthen the local community
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 7, 2024
![Book recommendations for Black History Month](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/51791252_1-795x1200.jpeg)
Book recommendations for Black History Month
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• February 4, 2024
![The President’s Mansion, where enslaved people worked often, is one of the few buildings that has survived on campus since before the Civil War.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7764.jpeg)
New website tells the story of enslaved people at UA
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• January 24, 2024
![‘Saltburn’: Disturbing or masterpiece?](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Saltburn-815x1200.jpeg)
‘Saltburn’: Disturbing or masterpiece?
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• January 24, 2024
![Students met with clubs they were interested in at the Student Center.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Stroud-0019.jpeg)
UA organizations table at spring Get on Board Day
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• January 21, 2024
![The Women and Gender Resources building](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/621A0851-1180x1200.jpeg)
A look into what healthy relationships are in college
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• January 17, 2024
![SGA distributes tickets to primary debate](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/moodyGOP.jpeg.jpg)
SGA distributes tickets to primary debate
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• December 5, 2023
![The UA Safe Zone Resource Center located in the Student Center.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Teat-1290.jpeg)
UA organizations observe Transgender Awareness Week
Josie Wahl and Ava Morthland
• November 15, 2023
![The Lakeside Dining Hall](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_9895.jpeg)
UA department hosts Intuitive Eating Tuesdays
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2023
![Students at the Arts and Sciences celebration gathering at Smith Hall.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_7510-706x1200.jpeg)
UA celebrations first-ever week of celebration for first-generation students
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2023
![Student organizations host screening of ‘Victim/Suspect’ documentary](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Victim-Suspect-Netflix-documentary.jpeg)
Student organizations host screening of ‘Victim/Suspect’ documentary
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• November 12, 2023
![The hidden history behind Bryce Hospital](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Teat-1142.jpeg)
The hidden history behind Bryce Hospital
Ava Morthland and Gabriella Puccio-Johnson
• November 1, 2023
![Students browse prints at the Print Sale event.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thumbnail_IMG_7441-900x1200.jpeg)
Alabama Print and Book Group shares artwork and raises money through tabling event
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• October 29, 2023
![End Overdose held an event that included Narcan training on Oct. 11](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MicrosoftTeams-image_6-900x1200.png)
UA organizations aim to spread awareness on naloxone and opioid overdoses
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• October 18, 2023
![Art pieces in Madison Grooters exhibit](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_7388.jpeg-900x1200.jpg)
Madison Grooters showcases her art on sexuality and gender identity
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• October 18, 2023
![Only 1 Homecoming queen candidate found to violate campaign rules](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CW-TEMPLATES-6-6.png)
Only 1 Homecoming queen candidate found to violate campaign rules
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• October 13, 2023
![UA works on finding a space for first-generation college students](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/version1uuidCFBD5991-661F-4E0B-8FDE-7CDD9B29BF57modecompatiblenoloc0.jpeg.jpg)
UA works on finding a space for first-generation college students
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• October 11, 2023
![Justin Stabler speaks at “The Forgotten Creeks” screening event hosted by the Blackburn Institute at the Intercultural Diversity Center.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1389.jpeg)
Blackburn Institute hosts ‘Forgotten Creeks’ documentary, conversation with Justin Stabler
Ava Morthland, Staff Writer
• October 4, 2023
![Moundville’s 35th annual Native American festival to be held this week](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AB_04434-1-1200x975.jpeg)
Moundville’s 35th annual Native American festival to be held this week
Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer
• October 1, 2023
![Alabama Pearls offers a place for young women to learn professional and leadership skills](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MicrosoftTeams-image_5.png.jpg)
Alabama Pearls offers a place for young women to learn professional and leadership skills
Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer
• September 24, 2023
![“The Gibbs-Green Tragedy” exhibition on display at the Paul R. Jones Museum.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1f9a6989-5cec-456f-99fc-3d33c0b7ddb9.jpeg)
Jackson State College tragedy shared through photographs at the Paul R. Jones Museum
Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer
• September 24, 2023
![Students play with puppies at the “Destress and Play with Puppies” event at the Student Center Plaza.](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3acb525b-cdf9-4e06-ae65-c93796fd686f.jpeg)
Puppies brought to campus to help de-stress UA students
Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer
• September 24, 2023
![Tuscaloosa business relies on football season](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/version1uuid5AD2D750-D403-4B89-9BF2-11311304BC77modecompatiblenoloc0.jpeg.jpg)
Tuscaloosa business relies on football season
Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2023
![The House Tuscaloosa promotes educational, spiritual and musical literacy](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thumbnail_IMG_3637-1200x900.jpeg)
The House Tuscaloosa promotes educational, spiritual and musical literacy
Zara Morgan and Ava Morthland
• September 20, 2023
![Tide2 welcomes sophomores at Kick Off Event](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7f8a71b1-c204-4b1e-a2e3-4fd0fae4a1a5.jpeg)
Tide2 welcomes sophomores at Kick Off Event
Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer
• September 10, 2023
![The Women and Gender Resources Center hosts a 30th anniversary event at its office on Aug. 29](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MicrosoftTeams-image_4-1200x800.jpg)
WGRC celebrates 30 years at the University
Ava Morthland, Contributing Writer
• August 30, 2023
Load More Stories