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Vol. CXXVII, Issue LII
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Hi. Here's the news.
Alabama softball marches to Arkansas this weekend for a series that promises to entertain. The Student Government Association is officially full of new faces. And just about every Alabamian is eligible for a vaccine—but not at University Medical Center.
Jay Seawell, men's golf head coach, walks with senior Wilson Furr during the pair's final regular season tournament. CW / Hannah Saad
There’s a new administration in town. The 110th student government of The University of Alabama was sworn in Tuesday. SGA President Jillian Fields now leads the governing body.
  • The transition of power leaves some student groups, like the UA Environmental Council, in a holding pattern as they wait to meet the people they'll soon be working with.
Alabama softball takes a road trip this weekend. The team will head to Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Friday for a three-game series. With the Razorbacks’ season off to a hot start, the pressure will be on for the Tide.

Anyone older than 16 can now receive a vaccine in Alabama. But the University’s supply isn’t large enough to offer vaccines to the general student population. As University Medical Center continues offering vaccines to student workers, the University is encouraging students to get the vaccine wherever they can.

Tuscaloosa’s local hospital is under fire. In an open letter, an Alabama state senator criticizes Druid City Hospital (DCH) for its recent moves to outsource labor to out-of-state contractors. The letter is signed by 109 additional concerned parties.

A UA tradition continues this Friday. The annual Tapping on the Mound will take place at 1:30 p.m., when four honor societies will induct new members. Capacity is limited to two guests per student.

Alabama men's golf played its final regular season holes this week. It was an emotional day for the team, which paid tribute to fallen fan Luke Ratliff, and its coach, who walked the course with senior and team leader Wilson Furr.

Even if they seemed exciting at first, virtual concerts are starting to rub music fans the wrong way. As one culture columnist writes, the draw for fans is dissipating, but profit margins may keep livestreamed concerts around for a while.

Bama Blitz is here. The annual campaign to raise funds for various university projects kicks off Monday and continues through April 15.

Tuscaloosa's very own professional football team is building momentum. After a tough loss to the Alabama Sabers, the team bounced back to beat the Fairhope Storm. “It was a great statement win for us against a good opponent,” one player said.

Every UA student is different. Some struggle with an unseen obstacle that can be especially hard on new college students: an attention disorder. Students working to manage their ADD or ADHD can find comrades in a new student group.

Cancel culture is real. Or at least one opinions columnist thinks so. As this columnist argues, there are certain people who want to excommunicate those with whom they disagree. And if any of those people are Christians, they need rethink their mindset.
Here are the off-campus goings-on:
  • The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation allowing the use of medical marijuana for certain conditions. The bill was introduced by state senator Tim Melson, a Republican.
  • Sharon Lewis, the LSU associate athletic director accused of not reporting Title IX violations, is filing suit against the university. Lewis and her legal team say that former LSU football coach Les Miles intimidated Lewis into not reporting student concerns.
  • It’s the weekend! If you need some fodder for a two-day binge watch, try one of these shows named the best television of 2021 (so far, at least).
From the Newsroom
notes from inside the video calls and group chats of The Crimson White

🎉 Winner, Winner 🎉

The College of Communications and Information Sciences named Hannah Saad, our photo editor, outstanding news media student of the year.

Congrats Hannah!
 
Hot Takes
Quick bites from the opinions desk.
 
So many have written songs that provoke and stir. These songs should never be suppressed. They ought to be celebrated. Songs and art stir and create a space for what feels hidden in everyday life, those things we can’t easily talk about. In my mind, Lil Nas X is doing just that, creating a beacon for those who have been excluded or felt ashamed because of their queerness.

Read more from Tucker Legerski here.
Hot Dates

All week, catch the new streaming production from UA Theatre: Antigone. Students can view it free.

On Friday, Honors Week will conclude with the annual Tapping on the Mound at 1:30 p.m. You can stream the ceremony here.
 
On Saturday, get some fresh air and fresh produce at the Tuscaloosa River Market, open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. We won’t blame you if you zone out by the Black Warrior River for a while.
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