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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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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

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 7, 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 7, 2021

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

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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...

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

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

The SGA Elections Board redacted 93 mentions of the Machine from this year’s write-in results.
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.

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.

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 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.

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 10, 2021

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...