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Chimes kept timeless by student, faculty

Chimes kept timeless by student, faculty

Elayne Smith January 14, 2014

For most, the small white-tiled room behind the metal door is a mystery. But for Nawar Yossef, unlocking the door to Denny Chimes is part of his job. Yossef, a second-year graduate student receiving...

Eating disorders more prevalent in springtime

Margaret Wilbourne January 14, 2014

Students are flocking to the gym to get in shape and slim down as they try to meet their New Year’s resolutions and prepare for spring break; but the goal of weight loss is not an easy goal to meet,...

Not-so-healthy Nutella still popular despite controversy

Tara Massouleh January 14, 2014

With the ringing in of 2014 comes the onslaught of New Year’s resolutions, many of which are focused on altering the physical body in some capacity. Whether it to be to get healthier, fitter, in better...

Dance faculty member branches into film

Drew Pendleton January 14, 2014

Whether in the dance studio or on a film set, John Virciglio said he has always considered himself an “outside-the-box thinker.” Besides his position as an adjunct dance faculty member at The University...

Xbox One lives up to hype, competes with Playstation 4

Matthew Wilson January 13, 2014

The Xbox One launched on Nov. 22, shortly before the Thanksgiving holidays, giving the Playstation 4 some much needed competition. Launching a week after the PS4, the Xbox One was playing catchup but after...

Tuscaloosa welcomes opening of new recording studio

Tuscaloosa welcomes opening of new recording studio

Laura Testino January 13, 2014

Opportunity often nestles in unexpected times and places. The Druid City Time & Spaceship, for example, a newly functioning recording studio just outside the city of Tuscaloosa, is tucked away on a wooded...

Dining halls should nix buffet style

Heather Combs January 13, 2014

With graduation fast approaching, I find myself reminiscing about my freshman days, residing on campus and living off dining halls. But as I continue to think back, I have realized something: Every dining...

Chelsea Handler redefines role of women in comedy on and off screen

Hannah Widener January 9, 2014

I have a girl crush. No, it’s not Katy Perry, Lena Dunham or any one of the Kardashians, although this particular lady is on the same network as them. My girl crush is a bit crass. She doesn’t care...

CBDB's 'joyfunk' sound to start off the new semester

CBDB’s ‘joyfunk’ sound to start off the new semester

Amy Marino January 9, 2014

To the delight of many local fans, spring semester will begin with a performance by local Tuscaloosa band CBDB. They will be performing Friday at Jupiter – one of the band’s favorite venues. “They’ve...

Kinesiology encourages practical lifestyle choices

Kinesiology encourages practical lifestyle choices

Elayne Smith January 9, 2014

  The department of kinesiology keeps students active by offering a variety of activity classes to work into their course load. Kinesiology is a wide field that ranges from sport pedagogy, which trains...

Book Arts program exhibit explores patterns

Book Arts program exhibit explores patterns

Phoebe Rees January 9, 2014

In the modern age of e-books and publishing conglomerates, the craft of hand producing a book may seem like a lost art. At The University of Alabama, though, graduate students are keeping the tradition...

Springsteen’s upcoming release continues heartfelt rock style

Jordan Cissell January 8, 2014

The cover of Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming Jan. 14 release, “High Hopes,” prominently features two not-quite-mirror-image The Bosses, each clad completely in denim and wielding a blurry Stratocaster,...