| Hundreds of women dashed to their new homes in Tuscaloosa during Bid Day, an annual ritual that culminates the University of Alabama's sorority recruitment week.
Ruth Serven Smith is a journalist based in Birmingham, Alabama. She writes for AL.com, focusing on local news and issues in the Birmingham area. Her articles cover a range of topics, including education, politics, crime, and community events. Ruth's work has also been featured in cleveland.com.