The Gold Victory cast performs in the song "Leave it Behind". Photo by Jasmyne Ray. It’s a bright sunny day in 1950’s New Orleans, Louisiana when Marilee Montelimar comes to town to settle the estate…
2018-19 SGA leaders announced
SGA President Tori Irvin discussed her platforms with UM students at the SGA Debate and Senator Showcase on March 12, 2018. Photo by Jamie Haas. PRESIDENT After several years of service to the Student Government…
SGA raises funds for Shelby County SafeHouse
On Feb. 12 and 13, UM’s Freshman Forum hosted Be My Vallo Valentine outside of Anna Irvin Dining Hall. The event was aimed at selling candy grams to raise money for SafeHouse of Shelby County,…
Provost speaks at SGA Town Hall
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, SGA hosted the academic year’s first Town Hall in Farmer Hall’s meeting room. The night featured two speakers: UM’s new provost, Dr. James McDonald and Library Director Charlotte Ford. McDonald spoke…
Opinion: campus accessibility in need of improvement
During the spring semester of 2016, the SGA Senate voted in favor of a resolution to support implementing a $50 housing and residence facilities maintenance fee. Once enacted, the money collected from that fee was…
Meet the 2017 SGA Candidates
Candidates were asked pre-prepared questions as well as questions from the audience. Photo by Katie Compton. On Monday, March 13, UM’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted their annual debate in Farmer Hall. Attendees got the…
Meet the 2016 SGA candidates
Photos by Katie Compton for The Alabamian. Hunter Huie, SGA Presidential Candidate - Huie’s platform centers on student well-being and improving on-campus dining. Huie presented his plan for medical amnesty, so that students who seek…
Trustees reach controversial decision on gender expression protection
On Friday, Feb. 12, the UM Board of Trustees approved an addition to University policy that further extends the protection of students and faculty from same-sex and gender-based harassment and discrimination. This addition extends…