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The Asian American Student Association hosted its fourth annual Friendsgiving on Tuesday.

Asian American Student Association hosts Friendsgiving

Sophia Kyemba, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

The Asian American Student Association hosted its fourth annual Friendsgiving at the Student Center Tuesday, even as the group faced fundraising difficulties due to Senate Bill 129. The dinner featured...

Copy Corner | ‘Bro thought he cooked’ — The history of the term ‘bro,’ and its bizarre new pronoun-ification

Copy Corner | ‘Bro thought he cooked’ — The history of the term ‘bro,’ and its bizarre new pronoun-ification

The 2024-25 Copy Desk November 20, 2024

The word “bro” — a term that’s already diverse in its history and usage — is experiencing a linguistic evolution. Though most of us likely haven’t considered “bro” in a language or grammar...

Thankful for culture: How Black, Indigenous and European food traditions define Southern identity

Thankful for culture: How Black, Indigenous and European food traditions define Southern identity

Brandon Smith, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

On Dec. 26, 1941, then-President Franklin Roosevelt signed a resolution to make Thanksgiving a federally recognized holiday. Ever since, Americans have made pilgrimages across the nation to gather with...

Designers stand at the end of the Fashion for Life Fall fashion show.

Heels click and cameras flash at UA fashion show

Josie Wahl, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Seniors majoring in apparel and textiles showcased their designs Sunday night at the Bama Theatre during the Fashion for Life fall fashion show. The show featured 18 designers, which was twice the number...

Houser Hall, located next to the Student Center.

The importance of disability representation in media

Gabrielle Gunter, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

Due to underrepresentation in media, the disabled community lacks the benefits of seeing itself on screen. According to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, only 2.8% of characters on American...

"Arcane" Season 2  Act 2 released on Saturday.

Culture Pick | ‘Arcane’ Season 2 Act 2 struggles to stick to its narrative

Hannah Bazinaw, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

While the creators of the hit Netflix show “Arcane” claim that they chose to end the show on its second season, the first six episodes of Season 2 feels like the creative team is rushing through an...

Crimson Wishes provides gifts to children in Tuscaloosa area

Crimson Wishes provides gifts to children in Tuscaloosa area

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

Crimson Wishes is an organization on campus that allows university students to give back to the community by granting Christmas wishes to children in Tuscaloosa. This year, the organization is partnering...

St. Vincent released an adaptation of her most recent album “All Born Screaming” last Friday.

Culture Pick | Art-pop icon St. Vincent brings old album to new audience with Spanish translation of Grammy-nominated ‘All Born Screaming’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Dallas singer-songwriter Annie Clark, professionally known as St. Vincent, released an adaptation of her most recent album “All Born Screaming” last Friday. The new project, “Todos Nacen Gritando,”...

Culture Pick | Three basketball movies to get in the mood for hoops season

Culture Pick | Three basketball movies to get in the mood for hoops season

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

Alabama basketball season has officially begun, leading excitement and passion from fans to be especially high. There are certain films that can capture that exciting feeling that the sport provides, showing...

"Red One" released in theatres on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Red One’ is a flat start to the Christmas season

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

The most unfortunate thing about “Red One” is that it has all the pieces to be a successful Christmas classic. It just can’t quite put the puzzle together. Jake Kasdan, directing his first film...

Falling into style: A guide to fashion this fall

Falling into style: A guide to fashion this fall

Kate Harrison, Contributing Writer November 17, 2024

As temperatures have slowly begun to drop and leaves have started changing color, many students are taking the opportunity to switch up their wardrobes. This fall presents the perfect opportunity to reinvent...

Cloudy skies and cloudy minds: Seasonal depression

Cloudy skies and cloudy minds: Seasonal depression

Josie Wahl, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

As the clocks are set back an hour and it gets dark earlier, students may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, more commonly known as seasonal depression.  While scientists aren’t sure why this...