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University Programs and UA Panhellenic Association co-hosted New Year, New Me event.

New Year, New Me encourages students to foster friendships

Ava Morthland, Culture Editor August 18, 2024

University Programs and UA Panhellenic Association partnered to host the New Year, New Me event Aug 12. The event, which was one of several as part of Tied with Tide week for students moving onto campus...

A Reading Allies volunteer works with a student.

Reading Allies: Improving lives of young readers

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 15, 2024

Reading Allies, a nonprofit organization that aims to help elementary-school students work on their reading skills, opened its volunteer sign-up Aug 9. Focused on first, second and third grades, the organization...

The 2024 Olympics took place in Paris and included breaking as an official sport.

Breakdancing at 2024 Paris Olympics brings conflicting opinions from viewers

Anna Hill, Staff Writer August 14, 2024

Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its global debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics and received mixed reviews on its arrival. Breakers from all around the world, called B-Boys and B-Girls, showcased...

"Borderlands" is an action-adventure movie directed by Eli Roth.

Culture Pick: ‘Borderlands’ is a star-studded mistake

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 11, 2024

After sitting through the opening scene of Eli Roth’s new film, “Borderlands,” viewers will quickly realize that they are witnessing quite possibly the worst film of the year. With a 10% critics’...

"House of the Dragon" is an HBO original prequel to "Game of Thrones."

Culture Pick: Season 2 finale of ‘House of the Dragon’ goes from showdown to letdown

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 8, 2024

After two months of anticipation, “House of the Dragon,” the prequel to “Game of Thrones” that tells the royal family’s origin story, concluded its second season with the eighth episode. With...

Khalid's latest album "Sincere" released last Friday.

Culture Pick: Khalid’s moody new album is a more sophisticated return to limelight but leaves much to be desired

Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer August 8, 2024

Khalid, a singer-songwriter from El Paso, Texas, released his first studio album in five years, "Sincere," on Friday. The 26-year-old modern R&B/pop star returned to the spotlight with an album more...

"Trap" is an M. Night Shyamalan horror movie released on Friday.

Culture Pick: “Trap” starts strong, but it stumbles to the finish line

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer August 4, 2024

Director M. Night Shyamalan is recognized for his brilliant plot twists and audience subversion. However, maybe his greatest twist of all is making audiences think that “Trap” is worth 100 minutes...

Outside the Bama Theatre where Theatre Tuscaloosa's version of "Anything Goes" is playing.

Culture Pick: Opening night of “Anything Goes” is packed with powerhouse performances

Ava Morthland, Culture Editor August 3, 2024

Theatre Tuscaloosa’s performance of “Anything Goes” opened on Thursday and will continue through Aug 4 in partnership with Shelton State Community College.  With a title like “Anything Goes,”...

"It's Elementary" is a romance mystery thriller by Elise Bryant.

Culture Pick: Elise Bryant’s newest novel tackles important topics but lacks the mystery it advertises

Sarah Chase, Contributing Writer July 31, 2024

Living with her dad, working a job she does not enjoy and raising her 7-year-old daughter with little help, Mavis Miller finds herself standing outside her daughter’s majority-white school being asked...

"Deadpool and Wolverine" is the third installment in the Deadpool franchise and marks the character's first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Culture Pick: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ is the MCU’s first triumph in years

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer July 27, 2024

“Deadpool and Wolverine” is not among the elites of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nor is it trying to be. The film has a level of self-awareness seeping through every element, with a multitude...

Try these beginner-friendly video games at your next gathering

Try these beginner-friendly video games at your next gathering

Jacob Ritondo, Managing Editor July 24, 2024

The start of the school year is quickly approaching, and with it comes the return of late nights staying up with college friends. For some students, that means partying or enjoying the latest TV show or...

A dog from the Metro Animal Shelter at an event.

Finding a furry friend: Ways to get involved with animals at the Metro Animal Shelter

Arielle Rivers, Contributing Writer July 24, 2024

College can be a stressful time as students take on new responsibilities and move away from family. Getting involved at the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, whether adopting, fostering or volunteering,...