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‘Almost Human’ fills void in end of the year of TV

Hannah Widener November 21, 2013

As the holidays approach and Christmas television specials are jingling their way into our living rooms, the winter vacation TV slump has finally arrived. Every year after the Christmas episodes have aired,...

Human bones replaced by synthetics

Human bones replaced by synthetics

Dylan Walker November 21, 2013

Gretchen Anderson came to The University of Alabama to work with animals and pursue veterinary studies, but she ended up with human bones on her hands. As the lead graduate teaching assistant for Anatomy...

Throwing it back

Throwing it back

Alexandra Ellsworth November 20, 2013

Liam Adkison stands up from his table in Starbucks to demonstrate what “mounting” is. The girls sitting at the table next to him turn and stare as Adkison moves his yo-yo through the air, catching...

Devoted movie series fans make advance-screenings flourish

Drew Pendleton November 20, 2013

These days, it’s become a customary trend with the newest book-to-film adaptations to give some fans a first chance to see what’s new to theaters before a film’s opening day. Starting with midnight...

Creative Co-Op to display, sell student artwork

Reed OMara November 20, 2013

In order to showcase student artwork, the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center will house Creative Co-Op’s first off-campus gallery showing titled “Branching.” The Cultural Arts Center took the...

Manikin simulations help train nursing students

Manikin simulations help train nursing students

Elayne Smith November 20, 2013

He looked like a football player suffering from dehydration propped in a hospital bed. The distorted face and plastic limbs ruined the illusion as the manikin sat lifeless, simulating short breaths and...

Take pride in your musical tastes, ignore music snobs

Francie Johnson November 20, 2013

The other day, as I was driving home, something pretty rare happened: A catchy acoustic song, one worthy of looking up later, played on the Top 40 radio station I was listening to. Throughout this mystery...

Million-dollar state of mind

Million-dollar state of mind

Tara Massouleh November 19, 2013

Standing atop a podium in front of 396 Million Dollar Band members, whistle poised and ready to blow at a moment’s notice, the MDB drum majors wait to make a critical call. The stadium shakes from the...

Campus to host avant-garde performer

Francie Johnson November 19, 2013

When many of us look at a balloon, we see a simple party decoration, a bubble of air encased by a thin layer of latex. When experimental music composer and performer Judy Dunaway looks at a balloon, she...

Food trucks provide convenience, quality

Tara Massouleh November 19, 2013

Over fall break I took a day trip to Atlanta, Ga., with a few friends. We easily decided on a couple of activities for the day, but the real struggle came in agreeing on only two places to eat. We made...

UA School of Music to host choral concert

Lauren Carlton November 19, 2013

The University of Alabama School of Music will host an evening of choral singing featuring the University Chorus, the Choral Music Chamber Ensemble and the Hueytown High School Chamber Choir. The concert...

Creative Campus to host storytelling event

Cokie Thompson November 19, 2013

For as long as he can remember, William Mason has loved telling stories. Mason, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film, is one of the storytellers at Tin Can Tales, a free event hosted by Creative...