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CULTURE

The Dirty Lungs bring modern sounds to a southern scene

The Dirty Lungs bring modern sounds to a southern scene

Ellen Johnson October 13, 2016

Not every great southern band sounds southern all the time. That’s the theory behind Birmingham-based group The Dirty Lungs. While the band thrives in the southern landscape and does sparingly utilize...

Weekend Band Scene: Tuscaloosa

Weekend Band Scene: Tuscaloosa

Justin Smith October 13, 2016

For those opting to stay in Tuscaloosa this weekend rather than travel to Knoxville to watch the Crimson Tide take on the Tennessee Volunteers, have no fear in searching for entertainment. From tonight...

Huxford Symphony Orchestra to perform tonight at Moody Music Building

Huxford Symphony Orchestra to perform tonight at Moody Music Building

Ellen Johnson October 13, 2016

The Huxford Symphony Orchestra, one of 14 ensembles in the School of Music's program, will perform a concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Concert Hall in Moody Music Building. Tickets are $3 for students...

Hidden Gems of Tuscaloosa: Edgar's a staple for cakes and cafe foods

Hidden Gems of Tuscaloosa: Edgar's a staple for cakes and cafe foods

Ellen Johnson October 11, 2016

Lunchtime is busy at Edgar’s Bakery in Tuscaloosa. Customers stream in as the order-up bell is dinging, employees freshen the coffee and friends chat amongst themselves in the cheery cafe chairs. Cupcakes,...

Four ways to recycle in Tuscaloosa

Four ways to recycle in Tuscaloosa

Will Baggett October 10, 2016

Recycling is an everyday step to help the environment. However, recycling is a departure from typical behavior when it comes to throwing away trash or getting rid of unwanted waste. Luckily, local governments...

Cook Out brings popularity within the city of Tuscaloosa

Cook Out brings popularity within the city of Tuscaloosa

Will Baggett October 10, 2016

Cheap. Quick. Delicious. These are three traits that a fast food restaurant needs in order to thrive in a college town, and one new spot has them all. Cook Out opened on 15th Street last week, and each...

Game Column: “Dead Rising” brings goofy charm to new consoles

Game Column: “Dead Rising” brings goofy charm to new consoles

Aaron Bonner October 10, 2016

Bone ripped from flesh and families torn apart amidst a zombie apocalypse may be the backdrop of the latest episode of “The Walking Dead,” but “Dead Rising” encourages players to have a little...

Symphonic Band is more than just a class

Symphonic Band is more than just a class

Will Baggett October 10, 2016

The sounds of tuning notes being played, the occasional bit of information spoken by the director, and the whispers of friends talking amongst themselves, either for social purposes, musical purposes,...

Movie Column: Five classic sports films that still inspire

Movie Column: Five classic sports films that still inspire

Justin Smith October 7, 2016

Sports movies are filled with glorified moments: the big catch, the winning basket. These moments put us in the shoes of the hero that wins the game and gets the girl. Although many can't relate to achieving...

Students can try international food and dance at the Crimson Culture Gala

Students can try international food and dance at the Crimson Culture Gala

CW Staff October 6, 2016

This Thursday, Smith Hall will host many of the University's cultural organizations in an event called The Crimson Culture Gala.The exposition will feature the the African Student Association, the Arabic...

Weekend Band Scene Tuscaloosa: Whiskey Meyers, Murphy Elmore and other artists to perform

Weekend Band Scene Tuscaloosa: Whiskey Meyers, Murphy Elmore and other artists to perform

Serena Bailey October 6, 2016

Sticking around town this weekend? Tuscaloosa has plenty to offer. Diamond Rio, a Birmingham electronic pop artist, and a fundraiser for the University’s student radio station are both part of this...

His Own Man: Hillcrest High School coach raises money for Habitat House

His Own Man: Hillcrest High School coach raises money for Habitat House

Matthew Wilson October 6, 2016

On a typical afternoon in the blistering heat of an Alabamian summer, his voice echoes among the scuffles of feet, grunts, heaves and huffs. The sounds of whistle blows and the whizzing of motorized wheels...