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Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21, Photo Editor

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Hannah, a senior studying news media with a minor in history, has been with The Crimson White for four years, in which time she has covered two national championships for the paper. Hannah is a member of the Capstone’s Association for Women in Sports Media. When she isn’t taking photos for The CW or the Tuscaloosa News, you can find her writing stories or even being a talking head for national media outlets.

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[Photo] Softball | Alabama advances to top-5 series against Florida

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • April 15, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions left Bryant-Denny Stadium 80% emptier in the fall.

[Photo] After a sparse season, Bryant-Denny adapts to changing restrictions

April 14, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions left Bryant-Denny Stadium 80% emptier in the fall.

Sala Bandele-Jackson, a senior majoring in English, said the pandemic’s toll has started to affect multiple aspects of her day-to-day life.

[Photo] The Toll it Took: How students have managed a year of grief, trauma and loss

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr and Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport • April 14, 2021

Alex Glidewell lost his father and stepmother to COVID-19 in the summer.

Students prepare to move out of Burke West after learning that the dorm would be used for COVID-19 isolation space in August 2020.

[Photo] The First-Year Experience: How students navigated a drastically different campus welcome

Jack Maurer, Data Journalist • April 14, 2021

Students prepare to move out of Burke West after learning that the dorm would be used for COVID-19 isolation space in August 2020.

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GALLERY: Men’s golf competes at Collegiate Invitational in Birmingham

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21, Photo Editor • April 8, 2021

Alabama men's golf wrapped up their regular season at The Collegiate Invitational at the Country Club of Birmingham on April 7. Senior Wilson Furr carded a 4-under 67 for the best round of the day in the...

Graduate student Alexis Mack is ready to play ball.

[Photo] Preview | Softball will meet an improving SEC foe this weekend

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • April 8, 2021

Graduate student Alexis Mack is ready to play ball.

Canon Claycomb's performance improved as the tournament continued in Birmingham.

[Photo] Recap | How men’s golf paid tribute to Luke Ratliff

Maxwell Donaldson, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2021

Canon Claycomb's performance improved as the tournament continued in Birmingham.

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[Photo] #StopAsianHate vigil remembers victims of Atlanta shootings

Monica Nakashima, Contributing Writer • April 3, 2021

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GALLERY: UA community gathers for Luke Ratliff memorial

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21, Photo Editor • April 3, 2021

UA senior Matthew Travis organized a memorial service for members of the UA community to remember the life of Luke Ratliff, a UA senior who died on April 2, 2021. Several people, including Travis, Athletic...

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GALLERY: Alabama Gymnastics hosts NCAA regionals

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21, Photo Editor • April 2, 2021

Two Alabama gymnasts scored perfect 10.0's on April 2 to propel Alabama to the regional final on April 3. Sophomore Luisa Blanco's 10.0 on the balance beam and sophomore Makarri Doggette's 10.0 on the...

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[Photo] Men’s golf overcomes mental, physical hurdles to place 11th at Old Waverly

Maxwell Donaldson, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2021

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[Photo] ‘If you can’t love yourself’: Tide Talks celebrates RuPaul and UA’s queer community

Emma Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2021

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[Photo] Opinion | A few simple rules of design make campus beautiful

Walter Castillo, Contributing Columnist • March 31, 2021

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[Photo] 5,000-plus students will participate in spring commencement. Some have mixed reviews about the safety protocols

Javon Williams | @JavonCW, Contributing Writer • March 29, 2021

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[Photo] It’s been ten months since BLM protests. Here’s what’s changed locally

Kayla Solino, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2021

'Anyone but the Machine': Read the full SGA election results here

‘Anyone but the Machine’: Read the full SGA election results here

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21 and Rebecca Griesbach • March 8, 2021
The SGA Elections Board redacted 93 mentions of the Machine from this year’s write-in results.
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[Photo] How inclusive are UA’s dining halls? Some students with dietary restrictions have complaints

Maddy Reda and Mariah Kravitz • March 7, 2021

Senior Lexi Graber, a strong presence on the floor exercise, goes through her routine in a meet against Kentucky in a previous season.

[Photo] Preview | One team stands in the way of Alabama gymnastics’ 10th SEC title

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2021

Senior Lexi Graber, a strong presence on the floor exercise, goes through her routine in a meet against Kentucky in a previous season.

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[Photo] Trio of shutouts lead to Softball sweep of the Crimson Classic

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2021

Senior Lexi Graber executes her balance beam routine at a 2020 meet with the Georgia Bulldogs.

[Photo] Recap | Gymnastics remains in title contention

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • March 2, 2021

Senior Lexi Graber executes her balance beam routine at a 2020 meet with the Georgia Bulldogs.

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[Photo] Why Alabama men’s golf was disqualified in the second round at the LSU Invitational

Maxwell Donaldson, Contributing Writer • March 2, 2021

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[Photo] Why some students say they feel especially disconnected from SGA this year

Claire Yates, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2021

SGA presidential candidate Jill Fields speaks at Sunday's forum.

[Photo] In less-than-lively ‘debate,’ uncontested candidates share their platforms

Kayla Solino, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2021

SGA presidential candidate Jill Fields speaks at Sunday's forum.

Lauren Gilonske, candidate for vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, speaks at the executive candidate forum on Sunday night.

[Photo] ‘White, wealthy and Greek’: This year’s uncontested SGA races draw criticism from senate candidate

Kayla Solino, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2021

Lauren Gilonske, candidate for vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, speaks at the executive candidate forum on Sunday night.

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[Photo] Recap | Softball keeps up a streak in win over Memphis

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • February 27, 2021

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[Photo] Recap | Softball motors past UAB

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2021

Senior Moka Ito was fierce on the court.

[Photo] Recap | Alabama Women’s Tennis makes quick work of non-conference competition

Abby McCreary, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2021

Senior Moka Ito was fierce on the court.

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[Photo] WBB Analysis | Shooters Shoot: Offense propels Tide to third straight win

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Assistant Sports Editor • February 21, 2021

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[Photo] Opinion | May the opt-in process be ever in your favor

Abby McCreary, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2021

This photo is from a pre-pandemic meet.

[Photo] Preview | SEC gymnastics is certain to see a rankings switch-up after this meet

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2021

This photo is from a pre-pandemic meet.

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GALLERY: Alabama Men’s Basketball defeats Georgia 115-82

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21, Photo Editor • February 13, 2021

Alabama men's basketball defeated the Georgia Bulldogs at home 115-82 on Feb. 13. The Crimson Tide's 115 points set a program and SEC record for most points scored by a team in a conference game. Alabama...

UA professor Trudier Harris will be the namesake of BFSA's scholars bowl competition.

[Photo] Preview | This inaugural event is BFSA’s way of celebrating Black achievement

Lindsey Wilkinson | @lululindsey11, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2021

UA professor Trudier Harris will be the namesake of BFSA's scholars bowl competition.

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[Photo] Consistency Concerns: Missteps add up in Alabama volleyball loss

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • February 1, 2021

Mac Jones passes the torch to freshman Bryce Young during the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11.

[Photo] Opinion | Mac Jones was the answer

Austin Hannon, Contributing Columnist • January 27, 2021

Mac Jones passes the torch to freshman Bryce Young during the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11.

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[Photo] ‘Take advantage’: UA career specialists advise students to try it all

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Staff Reporter • January 25, 2021

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[Photo] Never be late to class again: Easy tips and tricks for navigating campus

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter • January 21, 2021

The Tide faces off against Arkansas in the winter of 2020.

[Photo] Alabama gymnastics lets out a sigh of relief in Columbia

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • January 19, 2021

The Tide faces off against Arkansas in the winter of 2020.

The Tide faces off against Oklahoma in the winter of 2020.

[Photo] Gymnastics faces Missouri Tigers in first road test of the season

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • January 15, 2021

The Tide faces off against Oklahoma in the winter of 2020.

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[Photo] Sky’s the Limit: Men’s basketball off to an undefeated start in SEC play

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • January 13, 2021

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[Photo] GALLERY: Alabama celebrates national title victory

January 12, 2021

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[Photo] GALLERY: Alabama claims its 18th national title in win over Ohio State

January 12, 2021

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Nick Saban gets carried off the field after Alabama clinched its 18th National Championship title.

[Photo] Mamba Mentality: How a banged-up Alabama offense still beat down the Buckeyes 

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • January 12, 2021

Nick Saban gets carried off the field after Alabama clinched its 18th National Championship title.

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[Photo] Total Domination: How Alabama’s historic offensive trio made top tier competition look subpar

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • January 12, 2021

It's been two years since the Tide made it to a national championship, where they suffered a gut-wrenching loss to Clemson 44-16. Will Alabama restore its winning standard in 2021?

[Photo] One More Step: What it will take to clinch a title win against Ohio State

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Assistant Sports Editor • January 10, 2021

It's been two years since the Tide made it to a national championship, where they suffered a gut-wrenching loss to Clemson 44-16. Will Alabama restore its winning standard in 2021?

Makarri Doggette, Winter 2020.

[Photo] Gymnastics soars to new heights in first meet of season

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • January 10, 2021

Makarri Doggette, Winter 2020.

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[Photo] Undefeated and Undeterred: Women’s basketball off to a fast start 

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2020

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[Photo] Relentless finish leads to road win for women’s basketball

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • December 7, 2020

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[Photo] Why students’ pass/fail wishes weren’t granted this fall

Monica Nakashima and Tessa Worley, Contributing Writers • November 30, 2020

Nick Saban and then-junior quarterback Mac Jones talk between plays during the 2019 Iron Bowl.

[Photo] Ranked | These Iron Bowl finales left us breathless

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • November 28, 2020

Nick Saban and then-junior quarterback Mac Jones talk between plays during the 2019 Iron Bowl.

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[Photo] What an Iron Bowl could look like without Saban at the helm

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • November 28, 2020

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[Photo] The pandemic has completely upended student life. But how are faculty doing?

Austin Hannon, Mariah Kravitz, and Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr • November 19, 2020

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[Photo] Preview | How UA women’s volleyball can improve in its final matches

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • November 14, 2020

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[Photo] From TikToks to testimonies, here’s how students handled election anxiety

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr, Heather Gann, Maria Grenyo, and Lindsey Wilkinson | @lululindsey11 • November 12, 2020

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[Photo] The Rise of Sides: Confidence is key for this Bama softball player

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2020

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[Photo] ‘If you build it, they will come’: Meet the GTA championing outdoor learning on campus

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2020

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[Photo] Women’s soccer turns page against Auburn

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2020

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[Photo] Preview | Women’s soccer prepares for crucial last game. Here’s what’s at stake.

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2020

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[Photo] We canvassed polling stations across Tuscaloosa on Tuesday. Here’s what we saw.

CW News Staff • November 3, 2020

Voting absentee in-person was a popular option for registered voters in Alabama this year, sometimes resulting in long, rainy lines.

[Photo] ‘All sorts of roadblocks’: Meet the organizers working to register their fellow students to vote

Connor Todd | @ce_todd, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2020

Voting absentee in-person was a popular option for registered voters in Alabama this year, sometimes resulting in long, rainy lines.

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[Photo] So you mailed your ballot. Now what?

Jake LaFratta, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2020

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[Photo] Recap | Alabama soccer has one last chance to finish strong

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 31, 2020

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[Photo] Preview | It’s crunch time for women’s soccer

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 29, 2020

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[Photo] Women’s volleyball looks to bounce back after tough opening series

Javon Williams | @JavonCW, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2020

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[Photo] Emboldened: How the Tide will roll on without Waddle

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter • October 29, 2020

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[Photo] Mozart in Masks: UA Opera soars into a new semester

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr, Assistant Culture Editor • October 25, 2020

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[Photo] Late surge not enough for Alabama volleyball

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2020

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[Photo] Analysis | Alabama football is starting to click on all sides

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2020

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[Photo] Q&A: Dwayne Bryant talks Breonna Taylor, moving forward

Austin Hannon, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2020

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[Photo] How freshmen are adapting to a new kind of campus life

Madison Hullett, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2020

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[Photo] Alabama softball enters fall with relentless mentality

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 18, 2020

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[Photo] UA reports fifth period of declining COVID-19 cases

October 16, 2020

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[Photo] Meal plans now required for all on-campus students

Mark Aguayo | @calebaguayo1, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2020

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[Photo] Nick Saban and AD Greg Byrne test positive for COVID-19

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • October 14, 2020

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[Photo] Tall task lies ahead for women’s soccer

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 11, 2020

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[Photo] Weekend meet serves up season-shaping challenges for Alabama women’s tennis

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2020

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[Photo] Bohannon looks to knock his fourth season out of the park

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2020

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[Photo] A Tale of Two Halves: Women’s soccer falls to Florida

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2020

Alabama fans adjust to new gameday guidelines

Alabama fans adjust to new gameday guidelines

Hannah Saad | @hannah_saad21, Photo Editor • October 4, 2020

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This year’s football season at The University of Alabama looked different than usual. Tailgating was not allowed on campus. Gameday street...

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[Photo] Women’s soccer seeks first road win of season

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter • October 4, 2020

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[Photo] A quiet ‘Yea Alabama’ to play at Bryant-Denny this fall

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • October 3, 2020

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[Photo] Preview: Alabama seeks to improve play in A&M matchup

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter • October 3, 2020

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[Photo] Ranked: These are the positions to watch during Alabama vs. Missouri

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter • September 26, 2020

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[Photo] Recap | Alabama football looks to return to championship contention

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2020

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[Photo] Burke student workers try to stay safe on the job

Jessa Reid Bolling | @jr_bolling, News Editor • September 20, 2020

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[Photo] Rental companies, hotels see big losses without fans

Alexander Plant | @aplant63, Sports Editor • September 20, 2020

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