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UA professor posthumously honored with art exhibition

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter October 9, 2018
When Gay Burke arrived at The University of Alabama in 1973, she had no idea her colleagues and students would still be paying homage to her influence 45 years later. Burke’s legacy will be honored Oct. 5-26 with two exhibitions: one of her own work, and another of her students’.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Review: Father John Misty shows off in Birmingham

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018
Josh Tillman, better known as Father John Misty, made a stop in Alabama on Wednesday night, sharing songs from his latest album as well as other fan favorites. Tillman was joined by King Tuff, an opener whose stage presence was a hard act to follow.
CW/ Joe Will Field

Chili cook-off brings businesses, community together

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018
Local businesses hosted a downtown chili competition in Temerson Square. Organizers hoped to create a greater sense of community through food, music and fellowship.
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Moundville Native American Festival celebrates heritage

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018
Members of several nations across the region gathered in Moundville last week to commemorate their culture. Artisans and performers celebrated their heritage on the ancient grounds, playing host to attendees from across West Alabama.
CW/ Jacob Arthur

UA Alumnus brings Turbo Coffee to Tuscaloosa

Kendal Aldridge, Contributing Writer October 5, 2018
Turbo Coffee was started in Florence, Alabama by UA Alumnus Reese Shirey. Shirey was an entrepreneurship major through New College.
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Alabama alumna brings rooftop yoga to local bar

Meghan Mitchell, Assistant Culture Editor October 4, 2018
Alex Cheval, a UA alumna and yoga instructor, transformed the rooftop of Rounders Bar into a yoga studio for the day.

Music Column: Chart toppers change through the context of time

Cole Lippincott, Guest Columnist October 3, 2018
How have tastes changed? What grew and what shrunk? How did the context of how I felt at the time change my perception of what was going on in the songs? These are the questions I find I continually have to ask myself as somebody always wanting more from the listening experience.
CW/ Scarlet VanMeter

Poets take influence from the world at reading

Kendal Aldridge, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
Walking to the front of the room with a photo of trash projected on the stage behind her, Heidi Lynn Staples was the first poet to perform at the poetry reading hosted by UA’s creative writing program.
CW/ Hannah Saad

Annual Chocolate Festival raises awareness for women’s health

Lizzie Bowen, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
The Women and Gender Resource Center hosted its eighth annual Chocolate Festival to promote information regarding women’s health.
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Dooney and Bourke expands NCAA collection

Kendal Aldridge, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
The expanded line features purses, wallets and backpacks. Students expressed mixed reviews on the new accessories.
CW/ Scarlet VanMeter

Slam poets perform at Para La Cultura

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter September 28, 2018
“America loves pure, and you are messy.” Those are the words of featured poet Mercedez Holtry, the centerpiece of Tuesday night’s celebration of Hispanic culture through spoken word. The first event of its kind, Para La Cultura focused on the expression of cultural identity as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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UA Theatre and Dance continues to feature national pieces

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter September 27, 2018
Directed by Alex Ates, a Master of Fine Arts student, Lucas Hnath’s play “The Christians” tackles the divisive scene of progressives and conservatives in Christian theology.