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SGA president arrested for DUI

SGA president arrested for DUI

Jackson Fuentes January 22, 2018

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 Transportation system grows with enrollment

UA Transportation system grows with enrollment

Jennifer Johns January 22, 2018

As students brave the cold to go to class, bus ridership has increased.  "Typically it is every winter that we see a slight increase," said James Knickrehm, associate director of transit for UA’s Transportation...

SGA passes resolution condemning racist attitudes on campus

SGA passes resolution condemning racist attitudes on campus

Jackson Fuentes January 19, 2018

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....

UA professor dies after contracting flu

UA professor dies after contracting flu

Arielle Lipan January 18, 2018

Last week, Professor John McDuffie, a part-time temporary instructor with the University in the chemistry department, died at home after contracting the flu. "He will be missed by those who knew him,"...

Conversation continues after UA student's racist comments go viral

Conversation continues after UA student’s racist comments go viral

Camille Studebaker January 18, 2018

Around 100 people, including both students and staff, gathered for a discussion about racism at an open weekly conversation on Wednesday in the Ferguson Center, in response to malicious videos exposed...

New Alabama voting laws could impact Senate race

New Alabama voting laws could impact Senate race

Jessa Reid Bolling December 8, 2017

In 2001, after completing a sentence of 14 years in prison on drug related charges, Pastor Kenneth Glasgow of Dothan, Alabama was eager to be part of society again, only to learn that he was unable to...

Tuscaloosa veteran runs as write-in candidate for Senate

Tuscaloosa veteran runs as write-in candidate for Senate

Jessa Reid Bolling December 8, 2017

A Tuscaloosa veteran is giving voters another choice for Senate at the polls on Tuesday. Lee Busby, 60-year-old retired colonel, is running as an independent candidate and spreading word about his candidacy...

Tuscaloosa under winter weather advisory, University to maintain operations

Tuscaloosa under winter weather advisory, University to maintain operations

Rebecca Rakowtiz December 8, 2017

The University of Alabama will maintain regular operations, according to an email sent to students early Friday morning.  "A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Tuscaloosa until 6 p.m. today," the...

SGA speech restricted by internal, external regulations

SGA speech restricted by internal, external regulations

Jackson Fuentes December 7, 2017

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...

Free speech of Greek students restricted

Free speech of Greek students restricted

Annie Hollon December 7, 2017

When members of Greek organizations become initiated, they join a brotherhood, a sisterhood and a new set of rules. These rules often concern how members present themselves. Organizations often set precautions...

Student-curated WWI exhibit open to the public

Student-curated WWI exhibit open to the public

Jordan Johnson December 5, 2017

What: "Lafayette, We Are Here! America Enters the First World War” exhibit. Who: The exhibit is open to the public.  Where: The Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum, located at 1901 Jack...

UA professor studies mass shootings in America

UA professor studies mass shootings in America

Shahriyar Emami December 5, 2017

The Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. The Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. These are locations of what Business Insider called three of the ten...