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Kendrick Lamar released of his newest album, “GNX,” on Friday.

Culture Pick | From rock to pop to jazz, ranking the best albums 2024 had to offer

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

2024 was an eventful year for the music world, featuring new releases from artists around the globe. Once the dust of 2024 has settled, some albums will be remembered while others fade into obscurity,...

Alabama Gymnastics team prepares upcoming meet against North Carolina.

Alabama gymnastics set for first meet of season against North Carolina

Manisha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer January 8, 2025

The Alabama gymnastics team starts the 2025 season at home Friday against the University of North Carolina at 7 p.m. Also on Friday, Alabama Athletics will be celebrating Big Al’s birthday, and fans...

Opinion | Holiday break blues

Opinion | Holiday break blues

Ella Seaton, Staff Columnist January 8, 2025

After unpacking my suitcase from winter break, I take a moment to look around my carefully curated college bedroom. After spending nearly three weeks in my childhood bedroom, adorned with a cow-print tapestry...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#4) pushes through an Oklahoma defender.

How Alabama avoided déjà vu, defeated Oklahoma in SEC opener

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer January 8, 2025

On Saturday, No. 5 Alabama hosted then-No. 12 Oklahoma in the Sooners’ first SEC contest since joining the SEC in July 2024.  The Crimson Tide avoided a third straight loss to the Sooners with a...

The Birmingham chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America held a vigil in honor of Cameron Thompson.

Democratic Socialists of America hold vigil for transgender teenager killed in Alabama

Brandon Smith, Contributing Writer January 8, 2025

The Birmingham chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America held a vigil on Sunday in honor of Cameron Thompson, an 18-year-old Black transgender woman who was found dead with gunshot wounds on Dec....

Culture Pick | ‘Squid Game’ Season 2: Delivering more deadly drama

Culture Pick | ‘Squid Game’ Season 2: Delivering more deadly drama

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor January 8, 2025

The South Korean series “Squid Game” became the most watched show on Netflix shortly after it debuted in September 2021, garnering over 265 million views with its first season, and on Dec. 26, over...

Alabama guard Zaay Green (#14) sets up for a free throw against Missouri.

Strong team effort propels Alabama to 68-49 win versus Missouri with Barker out of action

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer January 8, 2025

No. 19 Alabama women’s basketball defeated Missouri 68-49 on Sunday without star guard Sarah Ashlee Barker, who is recovering from a lower leg injury she suffered last week versus Florida.  According...

Opinion | An ode to old college houses

Opinion | An ode to old college houses

Abby Cope, Opinion Editor January 8, 2025

As I was filling out a job application recently, a prompt appeared that made me think more than previous ones had. It read, “Tell us about a place you lived that shaped you into who you are today.”  There...

Alabama guard/forward Aaliyah Nye prepares to shoot a free throw against Troy.

Senior send-off: Aaliyah Nye hoping to finish off her Alabama career with a championship

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

Three seasons ago, guard Aaliyah Nye entered the transfer portal after spending her first two years at the University of Illinois. She ended up committing to Alabama in 2022.  Fast-forward to today,...

Alabama forward Essence Cody (#21) shoots a free throw against Missouri.

How Essence Cody is elevating Alabama women’s basketball as versatile forward

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer January 8, 2025

In just a year and a half, Alabama forward Essence Cody has established herself as one of the top forwards in SEC women’s basketball.  The Alabama women’s basketball program is trending upward...

Alabama guard Aden Holloway shoots the ball during the Crimson Tide's game against Oklahoma.

Alabama rolls past Oklahoma in a top-15 matchup to begin SEC play

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2025

No. 5 Alabama men’s basketball welcomed No. 12 Oklahoma to the SEC by downing the Sooners 107-79 in the Crimson Tide’s first game of conference play on Saturday night.  Alabama put together one...

Alabama Guard Diana Collins (#20) goes for a layup at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Thursday, Jan 2, 2025.

No. 19 Alabama wins 79-69 against Florida in SEC opener, but loses Sarah Ashlee Barker to injury

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer January 4, 2025

No. 19 Alabama women’s basketball started out well in SEC play, defeating Florida 79-69 on Thursday to move to 14-1 overall on the season. “It’s a brand new season, and I can’t say enough about...