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Mona Awad’s ‘Bunny’ is a compelling satirical horror read for dark comedy lovers

Mona Awad’s ‘Bunny’ is a compelling satirical horror read for dark comedy lovers

Anna Hill, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

“Bunny,” by Mona Awad, is a dark comedy novel that dips into the literary fiction, horror and satire genres. Published in 2019, the book explores themes of battling personal identity, friendship, academic...

Women directors of the 21st century: Overlooked pasts and shining futures

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer March 17, 2024

There are few better ways to view mainstream movie history than the annual Oscars award ceremony. It serves as a picture of trends, social movements and overarching tendencies in the landscape of cinema.  The...

Eternal Sunshine: singer Ariana Grande turns her face toward the sun

Eternal Sunshine: singer Ariana Grande turns her face toward the sun

Brandon Smith, Race and Identity Reporter March 17, 2024

On Friday, March 8, Ariana Grande released “Eternal Sunshine,” her seventh studio album. The album is a smooth and soothing mix of melodies and pop beats that tells the story of Ariana Grande’s experience...

Roxane Gay, New York Times best selling author. Known for her non-fiction works that encourage equality and acceptance for all people.

Book recommendations for Women’s History Month

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

During Women’s History Month, it is important to take time to appreciate not only the significant work of women authors, but also the writers themselves. These authors are the modern voices of women...

Review: 49 Winchester brings Appalachian soul to Tuscaloosa

Review: 49 Winchester brings Appalachian soul to Tuscaloosa

Hayes Herren, Contributing Writer March 3, 2024

Country up-and-comers 49 Winchester headlined Druid City Music Hall on Thursday, Feb. 22, in a show that continued their tour’s trend of lighting up Southern college towns. In the days leading up...

‘Dune: Part Two’: Power over spice is strong, but power over belief is stronger

‘Dune: Part Two’: Power over spice is strong, but power over belief is stronger

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer March 3, 2024

“Power over spice is power over all.”  So begins “Dune: Part Two,” which from onset continues its predecessor’s fascination with power and the destructive ends to which it drives. Denis Villeneuve’s...

Victoria Monet won Best New Artist, Best R&B Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical at the 2024 Grammys on Feb. 4, 2024.

A moment in the spotlight: Black women who are making waves in the music industry

Nineteen Fifty-Six Staff February 28, 2024

Black women have seen an uptick in the recognition of the contributions they have made to music.   The recent Grammy wins for singer-songwriter Victoria Monét are monumental in an industry that has...

New Avanti Orientation leaders pose for a group photo.

Black students are the welcoming faces of UA

Brandon Smith, Race and Identity Reporter February 28, 2024

The Avanti orientation team is the University’s premier group of students that welcomes incoming students to campus. They are some of the first faces that students and their parents see when they attend...

How the Republican debate highlighted a politically divided campus

How the Republican debate highlighted a politically divided campus

Kay Maxwell, Race and Identity Reporter and Assistant Writing Editor, Nineteen Fifty-Six February 28, 2024

On Dec. 6, 2023, the Republican presidential primary debate was held at the Moody Music Building, making some students question if the platforming of polarizing individuals and organizations is painting...

LGBTQ+ youth of color caught in a web of bans and restrictions

LGBTQ+ youth of color caught in a web of bans and restrictions

Angelina Bearden, Contributing Writer, Nineteen Fifty-Six February 28, 2024

2023 saw an unprecedented spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the nation, with at least 510 bills introduced at the state level. At the same time, there have been attempts to ban critical race theory,...

Frederick Fitch, the owner of Bama Flava, standing by his food truck.

Bama Flava: Bringing Southern cooking to campus

Jeffrey Kelly, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chairperson February 28, 2024

Along the side of Oliver-Barnard Hall, the bright red Bama Flava food truck’s engine sputtered as Frederick Fitch, its owner, parked the vehicle and stepped down onto the dewy concrete, ready to start...

Looking WITHIN: Paul R. Jones Museum exhibits portraits created by local Tuscaloosa students.

Looking WITHIN: Paul R. Jones Museum exhibits portraits created by local Tuscaloosa students.

Savannah Ichikawa, Culture Editor February 25, 2024

From Jan. 17 to Feb. 16, the Paul R. Jones Museum presented WITHIN: Portrait Responses to the Paul R. Jones Collection. The exhibition partnered with a local school, providing the necessary research,...