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"Transformers One" released in theatres on Friday.

Culture Pick | “Transformers One’ is a new beginning to an exhausted franchise

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 22, 2024

“Transformers One” is certainly not a perfect film. What it is, however, is a fun and exciting new chapter in a franchise that felt completely out of juice. A prequel to the Transformers franchise...

Lights, camera, community: The Nolan Film Club creates bonds beyond the screen

Lights, camera, community: The Nolan Film Club creates bonds beyond the screen

Ramsey Eaton, Contributing Writer September 22, 2024

The Nolan Film Club is a student-run, faculty-advised organization that stands as the premier movie-viewing club at The University of Alabama. Established in spring 2023 with the support of Honors College...

Riptide dance crew members practice at the Student Center.

The Riptide Dance Crew is making dance fun and open to all

Josie Wahl, Contributing Writer September 22, 2024

The Riptide Dance Crew aims to provide a club that celebrates differences and gives students a space to express themselves through hip-hop dancing. After completing auditions at the beginning of the fall...

"The Sanctuary on 25th" is a restaurant and concert space that opened on Aug. 14.

The Sanctuary on 25th: A taste of the Roaring ‘20s in Tuscaloosa

Gabriella Puccio-Johnson, Contributing Writer September 22, 2024

The Sanctuary on 25th, or “The Sanctuary,” is one of the newest additions to Tuscaloosa’s music and food scene. With moody, cool-toned walls and beautiful pieces of wooden furniture, The Sanctuary’s...

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiered early Sept. on Hulu.

Culture Pick | Soft swinging, hard-hitting: ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’

Maven Navarro, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

The shocking new show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” premiered early September on Hulu and has broken preconceived ideas about the Mormon lifestyle. These eight Mormon wives are far from the...

Meet the baby hippo melting hearts across the globe

Meet the baby hippo melting hearts across the globe

Taylor Victoria Dykes, Contributing Writer September 18, 2024

Big Al may have to share the spotlight as the University’s favorite animal, because a 2-month-old pygmy hippo hailing from Thailand has captured the hearts of students over 9,000 miles away.  Moo...

“Tracking: A Long Gaze at Contemporary Art" is the new exhibition at Sarah Moody Gallery of Art.

Contemporary art finds new home in Sarah Moody Gallery

Lauren Ritz, Contributing Writer September 18, 2024

“Tracking: A Long Gaze at Contemporary Art” showcases a diverse array of art for both UA students and the larger Tuscaloosa community to enjoy free of charge. The exhibition runs until Sept. 25 at...

"Speak No Evil" was directed by James Watkins and released on Friday.

‘Speak No Evil’: James Watkins delivers a tension-filled thriller

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

Director James Watkins’ “Speak No Evil” is a remake of a 2022 Danish film by the same name. While the original is praised for its realism and groundedness, the remake has one thing that takes it...

Short-form content could be affecting people’s attention span

Short-form content could be affecting people’s attention span

Kaitlyn Brown, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

A new type of short-form content has become increasingly popular on TikTok and Instagram reels: split screen videos. These videos simultaneously show something with audio engagement — such as a storytime,...

Reality versus TV: The criminal justice field

Reality versus TV: The criminal justice field

Josie Wahl, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

Criminal justice shows have led to an increase of young adults wanting to become detectives, attorneys, scientists, crime profilers and other positions in the field. But these professions are not what...

Members of the Skydiving Enthusiasts Club flying through the air.

UA Skydiving Enthusiasts Club offers a thrilling organization for students

Anna Hill, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

For students looking to dive into new activities throughout the school year, the Skydiving Enthusiasts Club provides an outlet for people to learn about skydiving, get a license and do something fun on...

Tide2 held its kickoff event on Monday.

How the ‘Tide2’ leadership program has grown in its first year

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

The Office of Student Involvement introduced Tide2 as a leadership opportunity for sophomores last fall, and after one year of development, Tide2 has grown its outreach, increased in membership and reworked...