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Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter

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UA seeks balance between style and sustainability

UA seeks balance between style and sustainability

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Jennifer Baggett • April 20, 2022
Campus Development, the University of Alabama department that plans, manages and delivers infrastructure services across the Capstone, is looking to strike a balance between style and sustainability. 
Photo of the DCH hospital.

DCH System president retires as local leaders fear for hospital’s future

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
Burdened with rising costs of equipment and infrastructure on top of a lack of state and federal funding, the Druid City Hospital System could face an estimated $60 million loss in the next year, all while adjusting to new leadership. 
President-elect Madeline Martin speaks at the presidential debate on March 6, 2022.

SGA Judicial Board rules President-elect Madeline Martin was eligible for disqualification

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2022

Almost a month after the Student Government Association elections, the University does not have an official SGA president.  Madeline Martin is the unofficial president-elect, but the SGA postponed...

Autherine Lucy waves to the crowd at the dedication of the newly named Autherine Lucy Hall in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Feb. 25, 2022.

Autherine Lucy Hall: University of Alabama dedicates building in honor of first Black student

Isabel Hope, Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, and Ainsley Platt • February 26, 2022

The University of Alabama dedicated Autherine Lucy Hall in honor of its first Black student Friday afternoon.  Previously named for former Alabama governor and Ku Klux Klan leader Bibb Graves,...

UA confirms Muscogee remains kept in bags, claims the ‘preferred method’

UA confirms Muscogee remains kept in bags, claims the ‘preferred method’

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
“University of Alabama Museums have skeletons in their closets — literally,” a Native News Online article claimed in December.
A photo of Autherine Lucy Hall

‘When you know better, you do better’: How campus groups advocated for Autherine Lucy Hall

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
Here’s a look at some campus groups that advocated for Autherine Lucy Hall, as well as administrators who chimed in on the change. 
UA to end mask mandate, phase out COVID-19 services Feb. 21

UA to end mask mandate, phase out COVID-19 services Feb. 21

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 15, 2022

The University of Alabama will lift the campus mask mandate and phase out COVID-19 protocols beginning Monday, Feb. 21. Citing “plummeting case numbers and the widespread availability of vaccines...

Autherine Lucy Hall: UA board of trustees announces new name for College of Education building

Autherine Lucy Hall: UA board of trustees announces new name for College of Education building

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 11, 2022

Autherine Lucy Foster is the new namesake of the College of Education building, the University of Alabama System board of trustees announced Friday. On Feb. 3, the 66th anniversary of Foster’s enrollment...

SGA chief of staff asks senators to withdraw Lucy-Graves Hall opposition

SGA chief of staff asks senators to withdraw Lucy-Graves Hall opposition

Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino and Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW • February 9, 2022
Three Student Government Association senators drafted a resolution in opposition to the Lucy-Graves Hall renaming.
UA board to revisit Lucy-Graves renaming by Feb. 11

UA board to revisit Lucy-Graves renaming by Feb. 11

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 9, 2022

The University of Alabama System board of trustees is revisiting its decision to rename Bibb Graves Hall to Lucy-Graves Hall. The board will meet no later than Friday, Feb. 11, to review a recommendation...

Lucy-Graves Hall: UA building named for Autherine Lucy Foster on anniversary of enrollment

Lucy-Graves Hall: UA building named for Autherine Lucy Foster on anniversary of enrollment

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2022

Graves Hall, which sits at the southwest corner of the Quad, has been renamed Lucy-Graves Hall.  The University of Alabama Board of Trustees voted to add Autherine Lucy Foster’s name to Graves Hall...

Bruno Library closes until fall 2022

Bruno Library closes until fall 2022

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • December 26, 2021

The Angelo Bruno Business Library, located on Stadium Drive, has closed until fall 2022.  Opened in 1994, Bruno is open to all students but caters to those in the Culverhouse College of Business and...

A map illustrating the location of the buildings to be demolished. They are located on Colonial drive, opposite Bryant Denny Stadium and near the Rose Admin building.

UA approves demolition of Harris Hall, former Alpha Gam house

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
Harris Hall, a traditional-style residence building on Colonial Drive, and the former Alpha Gamma Delta house will be demolished following a UA board of trustees vote on Nov 5. 
UA upholds test-optional admissions through fall 2023

UA upholds test-optional admissions through fall 2023

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • November 7, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked test-optional admissions across college campuses nationwide, and The University of Alabama plans to stick with this admissions system at least through fall 2023. 
Campus renovations approved to accommodate Senator Shelby’s archives 

Campus renovations approved to accommodate Senator Shelby’s archives 

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2021

The career documents of Alabama Senator and two-time UA alumnus Richard Shelby are headed to the Capstone. On Nov. 5, the University of Alabama System board of trustees approved the renovation of Oliver-Barnard...

C&IS dean to retire after 31 years at UA

C&IS dean to retire after 31 years at UA

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2021

Mark Nelson, dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, will retire in June 2022 after 31 years at UA and 8 years as dean.  Nelson began as communications studies faculty in 1991...

Archie Wade standing in front of Wade Hall, a campus building recently renamed after him.

Get to know the namesake of Wade Hall

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • October 20, 2021
In 1964, a young Archie Wade left an Alabama football game at halftime because of targeted racial harassment in the student section. 
Tuscaloosa Trolley serves UA students, local residents

Tuscaloosa Trolley serves UA students, local residents

Jennfier Baggett and Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW • September 22, 2021
The Tuscaloosa Trolley, operated by the Tuscaloosa Transit Authority, has served the UA campus and Tuscaloosa’s downtown area since 1971. 
Board of Trustees rename the Ferg, Moore Hall

Board of Trustees rename the Ferg, Moore Hall

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • September 17, 2021

The UA System Board of Trustees voted on Friday, Sept. 17 to rename the Ferguson Student Center and Moore Hall, two campus buildings at the center of a movement to remove racist namesakes from the UA campus.  The...

UA considers Tuomey Hall for Sen. Shelby’s legislative library

UA considers Tuomey Hall for Sen. Shelby’s legislative library

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • September 15, 2021
The University is considering repurposing Tuomey Hall, one of the twin buildings beside Gorgas Library reserved for the Blount Scholars Program, to house the legislative work of U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, a UA alumnus.
University of Alabama launches $1.5 billion Rising Tide Capital Campaign

University of Alabama launches $1.5 billion Rising Tide Capital Campaign

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW • September 10, 2021

The University of Alabama launched its $1.5 billion Rising Tide Capital Campaign on Friday, Sept. 10 with a kickoff event on the Quad.  Rising Tide is the largest fundraising campaign in state history....

More than 3,600 personalized brick pavers added to Crimson Promenade

More than 3,600 personalized brick pavers added to Crimson Promenade

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • August 29, 2021
The Crimson Promenade, the grassy area lined with engraved bricks outside the Ferguson Student Center, is undergoing renovations. 
Unique replaces Egan’s Bar on the Strip, hopes to attract diverse crowd

Unique replaces Egan’s Bar on the Strip, hopes to attract diverse crowd

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • August 22, 2021
Unique, a new bar on the corner of Red Drew Avenue and University Boulevard, will host its grand opening from Tuesday, Aug. 24 to Saturday, Aug. 28. 
Dorm residents relocated after freshman class exceeds campus capacity

Dorm residents relocated after freshman class exceeds campus capacity

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • July 18, 2021

The University of Alabama will use two off-campus apartment complexes, The Lofts at City Center and East Edge, to house students in the fall semester after a large incoming freshman class overwhelmed residence...

Bama by Distance students face tuition increase

Bama by Distance students face tuition increase

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • July 14, 2021
The UA System Board of Trustees increased tuition for Bama by Distance students in a June meeting. Bama by Distance allows students to earn their degrees through distance learning technology and offers over 70 degrees.
Portrait of Tut Wilson.

Former UA sorority president named director of fraternity and sorority life

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • June 30, 2021
Patricia “Tut” Wilson, a three-time UA graduate, will become the first executive director of fraternity and sorority life on July 15 after an eight-month long search.
Campus group challenges UA free speech policy

Campus group challenges UA free speech policy

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • May 28, 2021

Young Americans for Liberty’s (YAL) UA chapter is challenging the University’s free speech policy that requires prior approval for on-campus events. Attorneys from the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)...

‘Championship School’: These students are giving Title Town a whole new meaning

‘Championship School’: These students are giving Title Town a whole new meaning

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2021
In a year where instruction got a little weird, scholarships, awards and magazine profiles are rewarding students for work that goes above and beyond.
Honors College announces associate dean of academic affairs

Honors College announces associate dean of academic affairs

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2021

The Honors College will welcome Cassander Smith as associate dean of academic affairs beginning May 16. This position, new to the Honors College, was created to expand its administrative board while ensuring...

Photo courtesy of SGA. Graphic CW / Leah Goggins

Q&A | Jack Steinmetz is your only option for VP for student affairs

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2021

How did you originally get involved with the Student Government Association (SGA)?  I originally got involved in SGA at Alabama when I was lucky enough to be selected for First Year Council. What...

Photo courtesy of SGA. Graphic CW / Leah Goggins

Q&A | Amanda Allen is your only option for VP for academic affairs

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2021

How did you originally get involved with the Student Government Association (SGA)?  I originally got involved in SGA in the beginning of my freshman year when I was selected to be a part of First Year...

Photo courtesy of SGA. Graphic CW / Leah Goggins

Q&A | Madeline Martin is your only option for VP for external affairs

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2021

How did you originally get involved with SGA? I applied for First Year Council (FYC) and was super excited for the opportunity to represent Ridgecrest, then ran for senate the next year to represent...

Tracey Smith of the College of Community Health Sciences receives one of the University's first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

UA distributes vaccines to new groups, awaits next batch 

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2021
The University continues to distribute vaccines. With high-priority populations like first responders and Capstone Village residents largely vaccinated, the University is now putting plans in place to vaccinate UA staff.
CW / Clifton Enlers

‘A more diverse campus’: Meet the people pushing DEI forward for 50+ years

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Javon Williams | @JavonCW • February 11, 2021
Since 1970, the Black Faculty and Staff Association has been working towards a more equitable campus. A lot of changes have been made in those 50+ years, including the establishment of the UA Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. But diversity advocates on campus say there's still work to be done.
CW / Carson Redwine

Students clustered on The Strip Monday. Now UA is offering leeway on face-to-face instruction

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Javon Williams | @JavonCW • January 13, 2021
On Monday, students poured out of bars and apartments and onto The Strip, where they received massive media attention. Now UA administrators are giving students and faculty the option of two weeks off of in-person instruction.
UA denies alleged partnership with Wuhan Institute of Virology

UA denies alleged partnership with Wuhan Institute of Virology

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW • December 24, 2020

The University denied connection to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) after the federal government launched an investigation into an alleged partnership between the two.   The United States Department...

More cases, fewer exemptions: UA prepares for full return for spring term

More cases, fewer exemptions: UA prepares for full return for spring term

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • November 23, 2020

Despite an increase of COVID-19 cases on campus in the semester’s final week of in-person classes, UA Chief Administrative Officer Chad Tindol confirmed plans for increased on-campus operations in the...

Doug Jones talks FAFSA, voter protections ahead of Election Day

Doug Jones talks FAFSA, voter protections ahead of Election Day

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • October 18, 2020

Being an elected official isn’t a walk in the park. But on Oct. 14, Doug Jones did just that. The Alabama senator was greeted by 20 young people at Monnish Park Wednesday afternoon where he casually...

Cases decline as moratorium expires

Cases decline as moratorium expires

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Jessa Reid Bolling | @jr_bolling • September 13, 2020
Despite a lower case count this week, UA officials say student travel over Labor Day Weekend may cause a spike in the near future as the virus exits the incubation period. But for now, UA gets White House praise while simultaneously receiving national attention for leading the country in on-campus cases. 
Coronavirus data still opaque as fall semester begins

Coronavirus data still opaque as fall semester begins

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • August 20, 2020

While some schools have gone completely remote, the University has settled on a hybrid learning plan, with the ability to go remote at any point. Following the release of the UA Return Plan, students,...

How COVID-19 will change the classroom

How COVID-19 will change the classroom

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • August 13, 2020

As the fall semester approaches, the University has consistently updated students about its return plan. Though class schedules and instructional methods have yet to be solidified, here’s how administrators...

Students from 79 countries are enrolled in courses and live near campus at the University of Alabama. A new federal policy could change that.

‘We’ve built a life here’: As international students grapple with uncertainty, UA remains silent

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer and Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW • July 11, 2020

During a period of uncertainty, international students at UA navigate new policies that require them to return home if classes are moved online. Wamia Samad, a graduate student from Bangladesh and president...

Local doctor: University left key clinic out of “corona parties” investigation

Local doctor: University left key clinic out of “corona parties” investigation

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • July 3, 2020
While these rumors may have raised eyebrows, they’ve also raised concerns about the University’s preparedness for the fall.
Photo courtesy of Asit Singh

International student adapts to new normal on campus

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Sophia Surrett • May 1, 2020

Asit Singh, an international student from Mumbai, India, is currently stranded on UA's campus without a plan for the upcoming months. After realizing that the travel bans preventing him from returning...

Mayor Walt Maddox presents his plan to reopen Tuscaloosa to the City Council.

Tuscaloosa to reopen mid-May, pending Council vote

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2020

The Tuscaloosa City Council, each wearing face masks at their separate tables spread across the room, returned to its chambers Tuesday afternoon to hear Mayor Walt Maddox’s proposal to reopen the city....

City will vote to determine reopening of Tuscaloosa on May 12

City will vote to determine reopening of Tuscaloosa on May 12

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • April 17, 2020

In this afternoon’s virtual town hall, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced the timeline for Tuscaloosa’s reopening in the coming weeks.  On April 28, Maddox will present a plan to the City Council...

Mayor’s Town Hall: Critical period brings increased surveillance, cancellations

Mayor’s Town Hall: Critical period brings increased surveillance, cancellations

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • April 10, 2020

While uncertainty regarding COVID-19 still looms over the nation, Tuscaloosa officials provided as much information as they could regarding ticketing for those not complying with social distancing guidelines,...

Courtesy of Tuscaloosa City

DCH staff: ‘Please don’t forego your needs’ amid COVID-19 crisis

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • April 3, 2020

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox was once again joined by Druid City Regional Hospital’s Dr. Timothy Lovely and Dr. Robin Wilson on Friday afternoon to discuss the hospital's current situation. The main...

Courtesy of UA Emergency Action Network

Organization forms to demand student, employee support

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • March 27, 2020

A University of Alabama freshman, Sam Badger, started a GroupMe network last week in hopes to be the voice of the UA community during these uncertain times.  Included were student representatives from...

DCH staff ensures ‘proactive’ measures in virtual town hall

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2020

Shortly after instating a citywide curfew, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox addressed the public via Facebook livestream with updates about coronavirus efforts. Maddox was joined by DCH health professionals...

City answers coronavirus questions in virtual town hall

City answers coronavirus questions in virtual town hall

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2020

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox addressed the Tuscaloosa community via livestream on Friday to answer submitted questions concerning the city's actions to fight the coronavirus.  Maddox, who has been...

CW / Grace Schepis

Student dancers, filmmakers shine in local film festival

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • March 9, 2020
At this year’s Dance Alabama! Film Festival, nine student-produced films filled the theater with applause, curiosity and pride for those involved in each. 
CW / Grace Schepis

Mayor ensures city preparedness amid worldwide coronavirus outbreak

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • March 5, 2020
Despite no known cases in Alabama, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, fire rescue chief Randy Smith and Tuscaloosa City Schools superintendent Mike Daria addressed the media this morning on Tuscaloosa’s state of preparedness in the case that the virus did make its way to the city.
CW / Hannah Saad

Student organizers react to Super Tuesday results

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • March 5, 2020
On Tuesday, 14 states held their presidential primary elections. Now UA student organizers from across the political spectrum must adjust their expectations and make a plan to operate going forward after this jam-packed day of democracy. 
CW / Hannah Saad

UA students bring in votes for Bernie in Democratic primary

Rebecca Griesbach | @rebach97, Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW • March 5, 2020
While Alabama saw overwhelming support for Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary election this Tuesday, University of Alabama students voting on a Democratic ballot tended to side with his more progressive opponent, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders.
CW / Hannah Saad

Q&A with Anna Beth Payne, candidate for SGA executive secretary

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • March 2, 2020
Anna Beth Payne is a sophomore majoring in public relations from Enterprise, Alabama. She is running for the SGA executive secretary position.
City to promote transparency among residents, students

City to promote transparency among residents, students

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW • February 23, 2020

For the remainder of 2020, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox will host a monthly series of public Town Hall meetings, where he hopes to discuss the concerns and address the questions of his constituents.  While...

CW / Kalei Burgess

Coffee lovers gather at Monarch Espresso Bar

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2020
With worrying weather spoiling outdoor activities for the last week or so, a cool, sunny day outside of Monarch Espresso Bar felt like a godsend. Coffee enthusiasts of all ages gathered on the patio to enjoy bites and beans, and to learn about the complexity of their own palette.
CW / Carly Farmer

Alabama voters gear up for primaries

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2020
As the Alabama primary election nears, organizations around campus remind students that it is not too soon to start thinking about voting.
CW / Grace Schepis

Q&A with sex therapist Dr. Misty Smith

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2020
Dr. Misty Smith is a licensed sex therapist who currently operates out of Vestavia, Alabama. Throughout her career, Smith has treated patients who travel from all around the regional area for her services. Smith appears on Good Day Alabama with the segment “Where is the Love?” and runs columns in multiple magazines related to her field. 
Scratch-offs for schools: What a state lottery could do for Alabama

Scratch-offs for schools: What a state lottery could do for Alabama

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2020

Alabama legislators have toyed with the idea of a legalized lottery since the state’s constitution outlawed it in 1901. Ever since, legislation has been proposed and disposed with the fear that it would...

CW / Joe Will Field

Keeping up with city government: Highlights from fall 2019 include election, groundbreakings, partnerships

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW • January 16, 2020
Students make up nearly 40% of Tuscaloosa’s population, but as impermanent residents, city politics might be easy to ignore. With 2019 already behind us, here is a look at the highs and lows of local news in the last few months – and the impact they had on students.
CW / Jake Arthur

New Strip sports bar claims a ‘new way to gameday’

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • January 16, 2020
This month, Tuscaloosa’s iconic lineup of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues welcomes a new establishment that expects to encompass aspects of them all. Located on The Strip, this hybrid bar caters to patrons of all interests.
Photo courtesy of Julie Mann

Spring semester activities around Tuscaloosa

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • January 13, 2020
As the spring semester rolls in and Saturdays are no longer spent tailgating for the Crimson Tide, students can look to expand their weekend plans by getting involved with different events around Tuscaloosa. Here are some things to look forward to in the upcoming months.
CW / Hannah Saad

UA employees learn the realities of active shootings

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • November 20, 2019
From 1966 to 2016, 930 people have fallen victim to mass shootings. As firearm technology gets more deadly, response times by authorities get quicker, and media sensationalism grows, the training offered to students and employees has adapted to reflect the reality of these horrific events. 
City of Tuscaloosa accepts toys for parking tickets

City of Tuscaloosa accepts toys for parking tickets

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Contributing Writer • November 15, 2019

Starting today, Nov. 15, Tuscaloosa residents can pay off city parking tickets by donating to Toys for Tots, a program that donates toys to children in need during the holiday season.  This will only...

CW / Zach Johnson

Framework plan premiered to Tuscaloosa residents for feedback

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW • November 13, 2019
After over a year of planning, the Tuscaloosa Steering Committee has finally introduced its Framework plan to overhaul multiple faulty aspects of the city.
CW / Keely Brewer

UPerk “open mic” night creates community for undergraduate writers

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • November 7, 2019
While there are countless classes and clubs for creative students to practice their craft, undergraduate open mic nights have proved themselves to be a fun and friendly way for people to share their work. 
Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Tarot card readers are more than a spooky reputation

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2019
Negative stigmas against tarot card readings have left some people skeptical. But those that trust them have made significant changes to themselves and their lives.
CW / Joe Will Field

UA yogi stretches toward new hobbies

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2019
When Alaina Wilson began practicing yoga during her sophomore year of college, she did not expect the all-around benefits it could bring to her life. She has since picked up acro yoga, which has provided holistic benefits to her everyday life. 
CW / Joe Will Field

International spouses learn UA culture, history

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2019
While international students and staff members have their own resources for adjusting to UA life, their spouses have found their own community in B.B. Comer Hall. 
CW / Joe Will Field

Poll watchers allege Machine influence in special election

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnson CW • October 14, 2019
Although Lee Busby was victorious in last Tuesday’s District 4 City Council special election. Overwhelming support for the young Frank Fleming, despite his loss, did not go unnoticed.
CW / Madelyn Verbrugge

Moundville festival showcases Tuscaloosa’s native history

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2019
In its 31st year, the Moundville Native American Festival once again connected younger generations with the rich history of the tribes that once populated Alabama. 
CW / Joe Will Field

Lee Busby wins District 4 special election

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW • October 8, 2019

After 325 votes were cast tonight at the Calvary Baptist Church, Lee Busby has been elected to fill District 4’s Tuscaloosa City Council vacancy. Busby, who won with 60% of the vote, is a retired...

CW / Joe Will Field

Facebook group brings UA community together

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2019
Whether you are looking to catch Saturday’s game, lost your car keys, want to find a stray dog to foster or need some old textbooks, the Alabama Student Ticket Exchange has got you covered. 
Photo courtesy of John Earl

Earl seeks joint effort for safety between students, locals

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2019
John Earl, 72, is a local activist and photographer who is seeking election this upcoming Tuesday. 
Photo courtesy of Lee Busby

Busby aims to tackle District 4’s growing pains

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW • October 7, 2019
Lee Busby, 62, is a retired United States Marine Corps colonel and is seeking election this upcoming Tuesday. 
Left to right: District 4 candidates Lee Busby, John Earl and Frank Fleming participate in a forum held by the League of Women Voters. Photo courtesy of WVUA 23 News

See who’s who in the District 4 special election

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW and Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW • October 3, 2019
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Tuscaloosa’s District 4 residents will vote in a special election to determine their new representative in city council.
CW / Hannah Saad

On-campus staff engages residents outside of classroom

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2019
For years, the Faculty-In-Residence position has allowed staff members to continue their involvement with students beyond the classroom by living amongst them in the dorms. Whether they’re watching movies, playing games or doing community service, this opportunity serves both professors and students alike.
CW / Madison Verbrugge

Budweiser Clydesdale horses roll into Tuscaloosa

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • September 27, 2019
A fleet of Budweiser semi-trucks came to the Innisfree Pub downtown carrying the famous Clydesdale horses for the community to enjoy.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Love: Left out? Swipe right!

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Writer • September 20, 2019
As the convenience and normalization of online dating apps have increased their popularity, we take a look into people’s experiences with them and any advice they have for prospective users. 
Photo courtesy of Zahra Vance

Work ethic helps local entrepreneur design a career

Grace Schepis | @graceschepiscw, Staff Writer • September 9, 2019
With the debut of her first collection, titled Genesis, Tuscaloosa-based fashion designer Shan Latris reflects on how her homegrown team was able to make it to the runway.
More housing among items to win council approval

More housing among items to win council approval

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW and Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW • September 5, 2019
Tuesday’s city council meeting saw one of the highest attendance levels this year, as the fates of two new living developments were decided. 
Tuscaloosa’s city budget to focus on improving police force

Tuscaloosa’s city budget to focus on improving police force

Zach Johnson | @zachjohnsoncw and Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW • August 29, 2019
This budget, arranged by Maddox and his team of financial officers, account managers and budget planners, outlined the projections for both revenue and expenditures that the city plans to see in the upcoming year.