For Bass Riggins, a sophomore majoring in computer science, the news of removing mesh wiring from some concessions stands is exciting and welcomed with open arms.
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate confirmed Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Jaquaious (Jay) Little and passed an act for commercial rideshare safety in their Nov. 1 meeting.
The University’s Adapted Athletics program received a $70,000 scholarship fund from Coca-Cola Co. and legislation to raise students’ tuition by $3 to give $1 to each Adapted Athletics sport is on temporary hold.
The pay scale for the Student Government Association (SGA)’s executive cabinet was established for its new fiscal year during the Senate meeting on Oct. 4.
Students at The University of Alabama, Duke University and the University of Oklahoma made history on Oct. 2 as the first Apple consumers to be able to add their student ID cards to Apple Wallet on their iPhones and Apple Watches following Apple’s official launch of the technology.
This year, the student body was granted an additional section of 900 seats within the stadium because of a record amount of SOURCE-registered sororities, fraternities and clubs applying for block seating.
Senators around the room gave speeches of affirmation and negation for multiple pieces of legislation during a tense meeting which ultimately led to the passing of all proposed legislation during its legislative session Sept. 20.
Following AL.com’s revealing podcast about the Machine, current and former students make allegations of the “fascist” underground organization and its affiliation with the Student Government Association.
A student was injured after being shot in the arm while leaving Another Broken Egg Cafe around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, according to a press release issued by the University of Alabama.
The Senate nominated Senate Pro Tempore Brooks Payne before voting to encourage energy sustainability on campus by reducing the University’s carbon footprint during its meeting on Sept. 13.
Students in The University of Alabama’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter placed 2,977 flags between Gorgas Library and Denny Chimes to commemorate those who perished 17 years ago in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The stadium vendors, which have operated throughout the rest of the stadium for years past, were unable to work in the student section before because of their inability to refill their items, McGiffert said.
The SGA Senate ratified a new amendment to the its constitution in addition to passing a resolution in the second meeting of the academic year on Sept. 6.
The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business will begin its annual Learning Initiative and Financial Training (LIFT) program for the fifth year in a row on Sept. 10.
There will be candy, popsicles and giveaways at the Ferguson Center lawn on Wednesday for students to enjoy while learning more about what the Capstone International Center and other multicultural organizations on campus offer.
The University of Alabama’s Transportation Services established parking changes for each parking deck on campus in addition to unveiling the new Tutwiler Parking Deck and announcing construction for the newest deck, the Capstone Parking Deck.
Business-related upper-level classes currently have the highest registration rate for the upcoming semester at the University of Alabama. According to the Office of the University Registrar, students...
What: Mayor Maddox Discussion Who: College of Communication and Information Sciences students and faculty can attend and must RSVP. When: Wednesday, April 25, 1-1:50 p.m. Where: Digital Media Center, Studio...
Students for Opioid Solutions is trying to help minimize the problem of opioid dependency nationwide and in Tuscaloosa. Gerald Fraas, SOS's president and co-founder, worked with SGA senator Robert Pendley,...
After a brief speech from SGA President officially dissolving the Hunter/Nelson cabinet of old, the new Senate confirmed all executive cabinet members in one sweeping vote before also confirming Senate...
The 2017-2018 SGA legislative session has officially ended. Throughout the year, an entire Elections Board announced their resignation, two different presidents served the student body and the Senate continued...
Recently-inaugurated SGA President Price McGiffert, a junior majoring in civil engineering, is hitting the ground running, initiating programs such as Turn Tuscaloosa Teal as early as April 15. McGiffert’s...
The Senate passed both pieces of legislation in their final meeting of the academic year, paving the way for a scholarship fund for Adapted Athletics. Act A-17, an Act to Establish a Scholarship Fund for...
For students who want to be involved with regulating SGA elections, elections board applications close on Friday, March 30. The board, which oversees all official elections-related activities for SGA,...
The SGA senate confirmed SGA President Casey Nelson’s choice for deputy chief of staff, Natalie Jenkins, after delaying the start of the meeting by 10 minutes to meet the constitutionally mandated ⅔...
What: Science Sunday - Alabama Biodiversity Who: Alabama Museum of Natural History When: Sunday, March 25 at 1-3 p.m. Where: Grand Gallery of Alabama Museum of Natural History, Smith Hall Why: This Science...
After less than five minutes, the SGA Elections Board released the results of the 2018 spring elections. Shortly after the release, SGA presidential candidate Marissa Navarro said “the Machine won...
Senator Marissa Navarro, a junior majoring in international studies and Spanish, uses her diverse background to motivate her activity on campus. Since stepping foot on campus three years ago from Grand...
During the 2018 SGA presidential debate each candidate stood before 300 of their peers with only 48 hours to go before polls close and discussed campus-wide issues like SGA ethics and sexual assault. ...
The SGA Senate met on Thursday, March 1 to discuss a bill and two new acts including Senator Darby McQueen’s Act A-17 to establish a scholarship fund for Adapted Athletics. The act, which was sent...
The Elections Board released the executive board candidates for the 2018-2019 term this morning with three people running for SGA president and the rest of the candidates running unopposed. Vice President...
What: General Interest & Business Career Fair Who: Division of Student Life When: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Coleman Coliseum Why: The career fair will be hosted by the Division of Student...
What: Civil Rights Museum excursion Who: The event will be co-sponsored by the Black Student Union and University Programs When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. Where: Civil Rights Museum in Birmingham Why:...
What: State of the Black Union Who: The events will be sponsored by the Black Student Union and University Programs. Keynote speakers for the address include Andre Taylor and Kendra Key When: Thursday,...
The SGA website has standard website links like an About Us section or an archive of passed legislation, but the About Us section is blank and the only legislation available is from last year's government....
During a relatively light itinerary for the SGA Senate, the majority of the time was spent hosting speeches of affirmation and negation. The speeches took place shortly after the senators reconvened...
For the second consecutive week, the SGA President spoke at Thursday’s Senate meeting, but this week it was a new SGA President approaching senators, assuring them the SGA was “functioning and stable.”...
After receiving its Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification in December, the University Medical Center (UMC) at The University of Alabama joined the ranks of the 10 medical institutions in the...
UA SGA President Jared Hunter’s arrest early Sunday morning for driving under the influence has led to a day in jail and could mean other sanctions under the SGA constitution. According to a media release...
UA SGA President Jared Hunter was arrested for driving under the influence during the early hours of Sunday morning, former Executive Chief of Staff Caitlin Cobb said. According to the Tuscaloosa County...
The SGA senate meeting on Thursday discussed three pieces of legislation after SGA President Jared Hunter delivered a speech condemning the racist remarks made by recently expelled student, Harley Barber....
After what SGA President Jared Hunter called an unfortunate series of events, students at the University became concerned after learning Hunter received free tickets to the national championship game as...
Though the Student Government Association acts as the voice of the student body, their voice is not always free. Members of the SGA are inconsistent regarding their ability to speak openly and freely on...
The SGA Senate held their final meeting of the fall legislative session by reintroducing two pieces of old business found unanimously favorable among their respective councils. Among the two pieces...
Less than 24 hours after The Crimson White confirmed University student Ryan Truitt’s, “Motion to Compel” against the Elections Board, the University’s Student Judiciary released their ruling regarding...
The SGA Senate held the first of two scheduled meet-and-greet sessions on Friday. The event allowed constituents to meet with their senators from 1-3 p.m. and ask questions as well as eat complimentary...
A “Motion to Compel” has been filed against The University of Alabama Elections Board by University student Ryan Truitt, junior management information systems major. Truitt’s motion comes after the...
The SGA Senate's meeting Thursday featured a plethora of legislation, including Act 12, which moves to establish environmental cross-branch action. The resolution would help to facilitate conversation...
Approximately 100 students gathered in the Ferguson Center Great Hall on Monday night to learn how to navigate the medical school application process. While students dined on free food, Dr. Dan Avery,...
The SGA Senate discussed and voted on Resolution 09, which encourages working with Housing and Residential Communities and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in order to prevent unnecessary opioid...
Approximately 30 students and Honors College Assembly (HCA) members gathered in Lloyd Hall Monday night to listen to a lecture given by John McGowan, the University of Alabama's vice provost and chief...
Thursday night’s succinct Senate meeting focused mainly on legislation regarding Senator’s assistants, as well as online advising to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Before legislation...
It was announced during Thursday's SGA Sentate meeting that four out of the five vacant senate seats were filled during the recent Senate election. The Speaker of the House acknowledged that the special...
What: Personal Statement Writing Workshop. This event will provide undergraduate students who are interested in applying to graduate school with more information about personal statement writing, in addition...
