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Parking pass sales have decreased in recent years.

UA parking pass sales increase, students say they’re too expensive

Kyra Madore, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

The University of Alabama has seen a steady increase in parking pass sales in recent years. According to records of parking passes sold in each academic year, the total faculty and student parking passes...

Sam McKinney, vice president of UA College Democrats, debating at Freaky Friday

Common Ground hosts ‘Freaky Friday’ debate between UA College Republicans and Democrats

Kyra Madore, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

Common Ground, a student organization for students with opposing political beliefs to find common understandings, held a debate on Friday where the UA College Republicans and Democrats switched sides and...

Students walking in front of Denny Chimes.

UA College Republicans hosts ‘Challenge the Chairman’

Kyra Madore, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

The University of Alabama College Republicans hosted “Challenge the Chairman” with Alabama GOP chairman John Wahl last Thursday. “The reason we really wanted John Wahl to come out was because...

Israeli soldier Noam Nino speaks about his combat experience in Gaza during Triggered: The Tour.

Israeli soldiers share experiences in Gaza, SJP hosts counter protest

Kyra Madore and Cameron Cortez April 2, 2025

The University of Alabama chapter of Students Supporting Israel hosted Triggered: The Tour in the Student Center on Tuesday, where two Israeli soldiers shared their combat experiences in Gaza. In response,...

Grace Presbyterian Church to host its 17th annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Grace Presbyterian Church to host its 17th annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Kyra Madore, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Grace Presbyterian Church will host its 17th annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser for the Table of Grace food pantry on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The food pantry...

Samantha Simmons

Q&A with SGA vice president for academic affairs candidate Samantha Simmons

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer February 23, 2025

Samantha Simmons is a sophomore majoring in political science and the current chief administrative officer for academic affairs. She is running uncontested to be the next vice president for academic affairs. Q:...

A plane taxis across the runway at Tuscaloosa National Airport.

Students contemplate travel options amidst plane crashes

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

According to USA Facts, air travel is one of the safest forms of transportation, but aviation safety remains a continuous challenge that keeps evolving.  On Jan. 29, a collision in the air took place...

SGA hosts annual State of the School address

SGA hosts annual State of the School address

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer February 2, 2025

SGA held its annual State of the School address in the Student Center Theater on Thursday, noting improvements to campus over the past year. “Over the winter holiday and this past month, our student...

Assistant Crimsonette Coach Colby Horst records videos of the Crimsonettes performing a halftime show.

14 hours of darkness: How UA managed the TikTok ban

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer January 29, 2025

TikTok, a social media platform launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance, was temporarily banned by the United States government on Jan. 19. The app has gained popularity around the world, especially...

The Joy Project celebrates the season with its second annual Christmas Festival

The Joy Project celebrates the season with its second annual Christmas Festival

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer December 16, 2024

The Joy Project held its second annual Christmas festival at Central High School Sunday afternoon. The charity organization, composed of UA students, made its goal to bring Christmas to the community,...

UA College Republicans host former DHS Secretary Chad Wolf

UA College Republicans host former DHS Secretary Chad Wolf

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer December 16, 2024

UA College Republicans hosted a panel with former Department of Homeland Security acting secretary Chad Wolf in Houser Hall on Dec. 5.  Wolf, who was acting secretary through the end of President-elect...

Common Ground and UA Democrats host election autopsy with former Alabama governors

Common Ground and UA Democrats host election autopsy with former Alabama governors

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

Common Ground and UA College Democrats hosted an election autopsy with former Alabama Govs. Don Siegelman and Robert Bentley in ten Hoor Hall on Thursday night. “This was a great opportunity to hear...

The International Students Association hosted its fall festival in John England Jr. hall.

International Student Association hosts fall festival

Sophia Kyemba and Kyra Madore November 10, 2024

The International Students Association hosted its annual fall festival in John England Jr. Hall on Friday. International students came together to celebrate and learn more about other cultures as well...

UA Democrats held an election watch party

UA Democrats host election watch party

Kyra Madore, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

The University of Alabama Democrats hosted a watch party for the 2024 election in North Lawn Hall Tuesday evening.  The watch party for this election began two hours before polls closed, showing the...