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Students, faculty and staff now have access to The New York Times.

[Photo] UA Libraries offers free access to New York Times for students, faculty and staff

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer April 14, 2024

Students, faculty and staff now have access to The New York Times.

Alabama safety Malachi Moore (#13) sets up before a practice drill.

[Photo] Malachi Moore is the player leading Alabama into its new era

Henry Sklar, Contributing Writer April 11, 2024

Alabama safety Malachi Moore (#13) sets up before a practice drill.

Alabama wide receiver Caleb Odom (#18) catches a ball during practice.

[Photo] Caleb Odom is rising into a potential superstar for Alabama football 

Henry Sklar, Contributing Writer April 11, 2024

Alabama wide receiver Caleb Odom (#18) catches a ball during practice.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer watches during practice.

[Photo] DeBoer looks to usher in new era of Alabama football at A-Day

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor April 11, 2024

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer watches during practice.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (#15) celebrates during last year’s game against Chattanooga.

[Photo] Beyond the starters: The rise of Alabama’s redshirt players and freshmen 

Callie Cassady, Contributing Writer April 11, 2024

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (#15) celebrates during last year’s game against Chattanooga.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library located off of Jack Warner Parkway.

[Photo] Opinion | Alabama’s libraries are underfunded, understaffed and under siege

Chance Phillips, Opinions Editor April 10, 2024

The Tuscaloosa Public Library located off of Jack Warner Parkway.

Fans attend the Final Four playoff game between Alabama and UConn on April 6 in Glendale, AZ.

[Photo] Alabama basketball fans make first trip to Final Four

Quinn Shanley, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

Fans attend the Final Four playoff game between Alabama and UConn on April 6 in Glendale, AZ.

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) flies through the air as the ball bounces away against UConn in the Mens Final Four.

[Photo] Gallery: Alabama Basketball vs. Connecticut (Final Four)

Riley Thompson, Assistant Photo Editor April 7, 2024

Alabama head coach Nate Oats looks to the scoreboard after Alabama fell to UConn in the Men's Final Four.

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles toward the goal during the NCAA Men’s Final Four game against Connecticut in Phoenix, AZ.

[Photo] Alabama men’s basketball historic season ends at the hands of UConn

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer April 7, 2024

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles toward the goal during the NCAA Men’s Final Four game against Connecticut in Phoenix, AZ.

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) pushes toward the goal against Florida during the SEC Tournament.

[Photo] Alabama men’s basketball feels no pressure ahead of first Final Four 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) pushes toward the goal against Florida during the SEC Tournament.

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (#15) speaks with the media prior to the Final Four.

[Photo] The word that propelled Alabama men’s basketball into its first Final Four

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (#15) speaks with the media prior to the Final Four.

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) wrestles his way toward the net.

[Photo] Rylan Griffen inspired by WWE legends ahead of Final Four

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer April 4, 2024

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) wrestles his way toward the net.

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) speaks with the media prior to the Men’s Final Four.

[Photo] Chronicling the journeys of Alabama men’s basketball transfers

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) speaks with the media prior to the Men’s Final Four.

PHOTO CAPTION: Crimson Chaos members cheering.

[Photo] Final Four appearance caps off a fantasy four years for UA seniors

Joseph Groger, Contributing Writer April 4, 2024

PHOTO CAPTION: Crimson Chaos members cheering.

The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education building.

[Photo] New UA program aims to encourage students to become teachers

Josie Wahl, Contributing Writer March 31, 2024

The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education building.

An employee pours a drink at Starbucks in the Student Center.

[Photo] Opinion | The minimum wage in Alabama may be low, but consider a job on campus anyway

Garrett Marchand, Contributing Columnist March 24, 2024

An employee pours a drink at Starbucks in the Student Center.

 A student scrolls through TikTok.

[Photo] Opinion | TikTok sucks. The government should buy it

Chance Phillips, Opinions Editor March 20, 2024

A student scrolls through TikTok.

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) passes the ball off against Florida during the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

[Photo] Alabama men’s basketball has conference title hopes drowned in loss to Florida

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 16, 2024

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) passes the ball off against Florida during the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Parking can be a contributor to higher rent costs.

[Photo] Opinion | Can’t afford rent? Blame free parking

Zach Johnson, Guest Columnist March 3, 2024

Parking can be a contributor to higher rent costs.

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles down the court against Tennessee.

[Photo] No. 14 Alabama men’s basketball drops second game against No. 4 Tennessee after offensive collapse

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 3, 2024

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles down the court against Tennessee.

The Intercultural Diversity Center on the second floor of the Student Center.

[Photo] Lawmakers push to cut DEI initiatives across Alabama

Makayla Maxwell and Emma Brandenburg February 28, 2024

The Intercultural Diversity Center on the second floor of the Student Center.

Tuscaloosa Public Library located off of Jack Warner Parkway.

[Photo] Opinion | Leave library policy to the professionals: Librarians

Mary Claire Wooten, Staff Columnist February 25, 2024

Tuscaloosa Public Library located off of Jack Warner Parkway.

 Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) moves down the court against Mississippi State on Feb. 3 in Coleman Coliseum.

[Photo] No spotlight needed: Mark Sears having career season despite lack of national attention

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) moves down the court against Mississippi State on Feb. 3 in Coleman Coliseum.

Presidents Hall hosts several liberal arts classes.

[Photo] Opinion | Support humanity. Support the liberal arts.

Alyssa Walker, Contributing Columnist February 18, 2024

Presidents Hall hosts several liberal arts classes.

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house in Tuscaloosa.

[Photo] Student faces criminal charges after alleged SAE fraternity hazing

Maven Navarro, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2024

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house in Tuscaloosa.

Kalen DeBoer speaking at his introduction press conference on Jan. 13 in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

[Photo] Alabama’s new era: Analyzing Kalen DeBoer’s early roster shakeup and recruiting impact

Henry Sklar, Contributing Writer February 14, 2024

Kalen DeBoer speaking at his introduction press conference on Jan. 13 in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) pushes by an Auburn defender.

[Photo] No. 16 Alabama basketball falls to No. 12 Auburn in festival of fouls

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) pushes by an Auburn defender.

Alabama forward Mohamed Wague (#11) celebrates after a dunk against Mississippi State.

[Photo] Freshmen shine in No. 24 Alabama men’s basketball’s big win over Mississippi State

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 4, 2024

Alabama forward Mohamed Wague (#11) celebrates after a dunk against Mississippi State.

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) makes a backwards dunk over an Auburn player.

[Photo] Alabama knocks off No. 8 Auburn in Iron Bowl of Basketball

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) makes a backwards dunk over an Auburn player.

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) jumps to take a shot against Tennessee.

[Photo] Amidst Turnovers, Alabama men’s basketball falls big to No. 6 Tennessee

Graham Baakko, Contributing Writer January 21, 2024

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) jumps to take a shot against Tennessee.

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles around a Tennessee defender.

[Photo] Gallery: Alabama Basketball vs. Tennessee

Riley Thompson, Assistant Photo Editor January 21, 2024

Alabama forward Sam Walters (#24) dribbles around a Tennessee defender.

Students visit Nick Sabans statue at the Walk of Champions after his retirement announcement.

[Photo] Why laying Oatmeal Creme Pies at the feet of Nick Saban’s statue was far from an overreaction 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 18, 2024

Students visit Nick Saban's statue at the Walk of Champions after his retirement announcement.

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) fights to keep the ball from a Missouri defender.

[Photo] Alabama men’s basketball tops SEC standings after convincing win against Missouri

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 17, 2024

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) fights to keep the ball from a Missouri defender.

The Tuscaloosa News headquarters

[Photo] Opinion | The government can and should save local news

Chance Phillips, Opinions Editor January 10, 2024

The Tuscaloosa News headquarters

UA continues to build the new golf facility.

[Photo] Several UA construction projects to be finished this year

Josie Wahl, Contributing Writer January 10, 2024

UA continues to build the new golf facility.

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) takes a shot from beyond the 3-point line.

[Photo] Alabama men’s basketball tramples South Carolina in SEC home opener

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) takes a shot from beyond the 3-point line.

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (#17) attempts to stiff arm a Georgia defender during the SEC Championship.

[Photo] How Alabama beat the odds, and Florida State, to the get to the Rose Bowl

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (#17) attempts to stiff arm a Georgia defender during the SEC Championship.

 Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) scores a touchdown against Georgia in the SEC Championship.

[Photo] No. 8 Alabama topples No. 1 Georgia in upset victory to claim SEC title

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) scores a touchdown against Georgia in the SEC Championship.

Several lots around campus will be closed for the debate.

[Photo] Transportation changes for Dec. 4 in preparation for GOP debate

Maven Navarro, Assistant News Editor November 29, 2023

Several lots around campus will be closed for the debate.

Alabama forward Gianna Paul (#14) controls the ball against Auburn.

[Photo] Soccer’s Gianna Paul knew Alabama was where she ‘belonged’

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

Alabama forward Gianna Paul (#14) controls the ball against Auburn.

 Alabama running back Roydell Williams (#5) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Auburn.

[Photo] From doubt to dominance: Alabama’s seniors rewrite legacy with Iron Bowl win

Henry Sklar, Contributing Writer November 26, 2023

Alabama running back Roydell Williams (#5) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Auburn.

Alabama tight end Amari Niblack (#84) attempts to break free from Texas defenders.

[Photo] Alabama football’s return to the realm of mortality, and why it has made fans more passionate than ever before

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer  November 16, 2023

Alabama tight end Amari Niblack (#84) attempts to break free from Texas defenders.

 Alabama men’s basketball has another 100+ point game, this time over South Alabama.

[Photo] Alabama dominates in 56-point win over South Alabama

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Alabama men’s basketball has another 100+ point game, this time over South Alabama.

The Lofts at City Center

[Photo] Opinion | Off-campus Housing is not always what it seems

Xzarria Peterson, Contributing Columnist November 8, 2023

The Lofts at City Center

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) drives the ball towards the net against Morehead State.

[Photo] Nelson shines as Alabama defeats Morehead State to open regular season

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) drives the ball towards the net against Morehead State.

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (#17) pushes through the Tennessee defense.

[Photo] Alabama’s first College Football Playoff ranking provides a glimmer of hope

Joseph Groger, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (#17) pushes through the Tennessee defense.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) celebrates following the win over Tennessee.

[Photo] Gallery: Alabama Football vs. Tennessee

Riley Thompson, Assistant Photo Editor October 22, 2023

An Alabama fan smokes a cigar following the win over Tennessee.

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