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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...

University Programs to host Mardi Gras celebration

University Programs to host Mardi Gras celebration

Jennifer Johns February 8, 2018

What: Mardi Gras celebration Who: University Programs is hosting the event for students When: Feb. 8, 7-10 p.m. Where: 2nd floor of the Ferguson Student Center Why:  “We are hosting Mardi Gras to provide...

Workshop to help students readjust academically

Workshop to help students readjust academically

Shahriyar Emami February 7, 2018

WHAT: “Starting All Over Again” workshop  WHO: The event is free for students WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 7,  6-7 p.m. WHERE: 355 Russell Hall WHY:  For some students, the fall semester was an overwhelming...

UPDATED: One of two suspects in custody after off-campus robbery

UPDATED: One of two suspects in custody after off-campus robbery

Arielle Lipan February 6, 2018

According to an email from uanews, at 8 p.m. on Monday, two armed suspects attempted to rob one person and successfully burgled a separate apartment just off campus at 10th Ave. and 14th St.  Both of...

Doug Jones' budget vote gets mixed reactions among Democrats

Doug Jones’ budget vote gets mixed reactions among Democrats

Jessa Reid Bolling February 6, 2018

Two weeks after Alabama Sen. Doug Jones (D) voted with House Republicans on a short-term spending bill, he still has to walk a bipartisan line since the bill expires this Thursday, putting the government...

SGA branches conflict over website development

SGA branches conflict over website development

Jackson Fuentes February 5, 2018

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....

CrossingPoint graduate makes his dream come true

CrossingPoint graduate makes his dream come true

Annie Hollon February 5, 2018

The CrossingPoints program at The University of Alabama has taught students with disabilities valuable life skills that give them the freedom to take charge of their life, one towel at a time. Cody Pope...

Culverhouse LIFT program inspires participants, students

Culverhouse LIFT program inspires participants, students

Jennifer Johns February 5, 2018

David Hose, a former UA student, and Lisa McKinney, an accounting professor at the University, created LIFT four years ago. Though it started as a business school initiative, students from all majors volunteer....

Revision of elections manual pushes spring election timeline back

Revision of elections manual pushes spring election timeline back

Arielle Lipan February 4, 2018

The UA administration requested the SGA Elections Board revise the current elections manual, delaying the spring election timeline according to an email from Chair of the Elections Board Ethan Fialkow....

Senate passes resolution supporting DACA recipients on campus

Senate passes resolution supporting DACA recipients on campus

Jackson Fuentes February 4, 2018

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...

University Programs to host 'Arts in Activism' discussion workshop

University Programs to host ‘Arts in Activism’ discussion workshop

Annie Hollon February 2, 2018

In honor of Black History Month, University Programs (UP) is promoting the 6th annual Tuscaloosa Africana Film Festival with a discussion workshop on Feb. 1. The film festival, which runs this Saturday...