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Alexa Campbell sworn in as executive vice president, 4 pieces of legislation passed

Alexa Campbell sworn in as executive vice president, 4 pieces of legislation passed

Jennifer Johns February 16, 2018

Former director of communications, Alexa Campbell, was sworn in as the executive vice president at the SGA Senate meeting Thursday. “I’ve worked with Alexa for about a year now,and I’ve been very...

Bitcoin volatility wards off student investors

Bitcoin volatility wards off student investors

Niles Bernabe February 15, 2018

The virtual currency boom has students at The University of Alabama discussing and trading within the newly popularized crypto market. “I know that a lot of kids are trading cryptocurrency, and they...

Petition seeks to right injustices, promote diversity

Petition seeks to right injustices, promote diversity

Shahriyar Emami February 15, 2018

“My first month on campus I got the n-word shouted at me,” said Cheyenne Ford, a recent UA graduate who majored in African American studies and theatre. “There’s a lot of aspects of this University...

State of the Black Union aims to induce diverse discussion

State of the Black Union aims to induce diverse discussion

Jackson Fuentes February 13, 2018

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,...

Distracted pedestrians put themselves in danger

Distracted pedestrians put themselves in danger

Camille Studebaker February 12, 2018

After watching a pedestrian almost get run over by a car on her way to class, Paige Cisneros decided this was a frightening enough occurrence to stop wearing headphones while walking.  “It’s dangerous...

Journalist discusses covering hate crimes, white supremacy

Journalist discusses covering hate crimes, white supremacy

Jennifer Johns February 12, 2018

Ken Schwencke, a journalist and news applications developer for ProPublica, a nonprofit investigative journalism newsroom founded in 2007, gave a presentation to about 65 people entitled “Covering Hate...

2018 SGA elections manual released

2018 SGA elections manual released

Arielle Lipan February 12, 2018

After a delay in the campaign season, the Elections Board released a new spring elections manual for 2018.  “People won’t be as confused this election,” said Ethan Fialkow, chair of the Elections...

History Department to host nuclear war lectures

History Department to host nuclear war lectures

February 9, 2018

What: Nuclear War on the Korean Peninsula: Historical Perspectives on a Possible Future Who: The University of Alabama History Department is hosting the free event for all who are interested. When: Friday,...

UA honors society applications close this weekend

UA honors society applications close this weekend

Jessa Reid Bolling February 9, 2018

What: The deadline for applying to one of The University of Alabama’s Honor Societies is at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11.  Who: The 2018 participating organizations include the Anderson Society, Blue...

Truth and Dare blog aims to initiate dialogue

Truth and Dare blog aims to initiate dialogue

Logan Doctson February 8, 2018

By Logan Doctson | Staff Reporter Truth and Dare is the blog Lillian Roth wishes she'd had access to freshman year. Now in her senior year, Roth and a team of creators are bringing that blog to life for...

SGA struggles to inspire involvement among students

SGA struggles to inspire involvement among students

David Williams III February 8, 2018

After a 7 percent voter turnout from the College of Arts and Sciences in the recent Senate special elections, SGA is hoping to combat voter apathy and encourage engagement during elections in March. But...

Alabama uses facial recognition to stop tax fraud

Alabama uses facial recognition to stop tax fraud

Shahriyar Emami February 8, 2018

In an age when everyone’s identity is collected onto their phones and mobile devices, the Alabama Department of Revenue and IDEMIA, a security company, have partnered together to release an app to protect...