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Metal arts program thrives in Birmingham

Metal arts program thrives in Birmingham

Peyton Shepard July 20, 2016

At the hottest point of Sloss Fest 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama, it was nearly 98 degrees. Multiply that by a factor of nearly 300 and you’d have the temperature that it takes to melt the iron that made...

"Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE" blends role-playing gameplay and Japanese culture

“Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE” blends role-playing gameplay and Japanese culture

Aaron Bonner July 6, 2016

A haunting growl comes from the stage and the crowd murmurs in wonder. In “Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE,” when the lights and cameras turn on, it’s time to take some serious action.The game was first...

Holler & Dash biscuit restaurant brings modern Southern twist to Tuscaloosa

Holler & Dash biscuit restaurant brings modern Southern twist to Tuscaloosa

Serena Bailey July 6, 2016

The mat at the door may say “House No. 2” but Holler & Dash’s second location is different in look than its Homewood counterpart. From the slogan by the door, to the old-fashioned clock with biscuits...

Sloss Music & Arts Festival brings live music and record store to Birmingham

Sloss Music & Arts Festival brings live music and record store to Birmingham

Serena Bailey July 6, 2016

With thousands of spectators singing and dancing in the Alabama summer sun, Sloss Music & Arts Festival brings attention to both main stage acts and smaller, local venues.The two-day festival features...

My2K Tour brings early 90s bands to Tuscaloosa

Serena Bailey June 29, 2016

Four pop bands from the early 2000’s are teaming up this summer for the My2K Tour and will be stopping in Tuscaloosa on July 21. 98 Degrees, O-Town, Dream and Ryan Cabrera will perform at the Tuscaloosa...

Fallout 4 lets players experiment with mod support

Matthew Wilson June 22, 2016

The wasteland used to be a lonely affair. Just my faithful companion, Dogmeat, and I traversing the ruined remnants of Boston. Sure, I’d occasionally come across others, but they’d never stay nor...

Sally Barris & The Birmingham Boys come to Bama Theatre for Acoustic Night

Aaron Bonner June 22, 2016

The lights at the bar dim and the strumming of an acoustic guitar rings out. While it may not be the biggest stage, the Greensboro Room at the Bama Theatre offers musicians a chance to show Tuscaloosa...

Student-run farmers market brings fresh food to campus

Student-run farmers market brings fresh food to campus

Serena Bailey June 22, 2016

Tucked away on the lawn of the Canterbury Chapel Episcopal Church, a group of vendors set up shop to take part in something different: a student run farmers market located just outside of campus.Homegrown...

Game Column: In frenetic first-person shooter “Overwatch,” no two battles are the same

Aaron Bonner June 8, 2016

In multiplayer shooters, the main focus is always working as a team. But this can be boring if players are all forced to choose between identical or very similar characters.So one of the main draws of...

Tuscaloosa Farmer's Market successful for vendors, foodies

Serena Bailey June 8, 2016

Saturday mornings start early for Kyle Platt. Every weekend, he spends thirty minutes loading his truck full of fresh produce, drives to Tuscaloosa's River Market and then spends an hour setting up his...

“Briar Patch” exhibit examines controversial history of Uncle Remus characters

Sam West June 8, 2016

Without realizing it, you’ve probably seen or heard of the works of Joel Chandler Harris. Characters like Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear are common throughout popular culture, featured in children's...

Game Column: Swim with whales, make virtual art with the HTC Vive

Aaron Bonner June 1, 2016

In virtual space, anything can happen. Artists can paint an intricate landscape out of lasers while whales glide by.The HTC Vive is a headset designed to fully immerse players in the game by tracking head...