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The Brook & The Bluff will be in Druid City Music Hall come Feb. 20.

Preview: Alabama natives The Brook & The Bluff return to Druid City

Hayes Herren, Contributing Writer February 18, 2024

Two years ago, The Brook & The Bluff lit up Druid City Music Hall on the Strip in Tuscaloosa. Now, the Birmingham natives are back with a new album, “Bluebeard,” and more touring experience...

Former Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard makes light of the dark on her celestial sophomore solo album

Former Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard makes light of the dark on her celestial sophomore solo album

Cole Manasco, Contributing Writer February 18, 2024

Athens, Alabama, native Brittany Howard released her second solo album, "What Now," a genre-fusing, cathartic and otherworldly listening experience, on Friday. Notoriously known for her work with soul-tinged...

The Red Clay Strays entertaining a lively audience at Druid City Music Hall.

Review: Red Clay Strays hit close to home at Druid City Music Hall

Hayes Herren, Contributing Writer February 14, 2024

The Red Clay Strays made Tuscaloosa the latest stop on their “Way Too Long” tour last Thursday. The Mobile-based band sold out Druid City Music Hall for its Tuscaloosa performance on a tour that...

‘Orion and the Dark’ beautifully showcases the power of storytelling

‘Orion and the Dark’ beautifully showcases the power of storytelling

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

In Rotten Tomatoes’ blurb summarizing the critical consensus and lending words to the Tomatometer, "Orion and the Dark" is described as “an uncommonly ambitious animated film” with a “screenplay...

Oedipus, the first play directed by a Black student director in UA Theatre history premiered last Monday.

Theater department’s first Black student director reinvents the story of Oedipus

Brandon Smith, Race and Identity Reporter February 11, 2024

“Oedipus,” or “The Riddle Solver,” premiered at the Allen Bales Theatre on Feb. 6 and showed until this Sunday, Feb. 11. Directed by the first Black student director in the UA theater department’s...

Picture of Ainsley Greer artwork at the University Medical Center.

UA student featured at Wellness Walls for Art exhibit

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

The Wellness Walls for Art program, started in 2013, is sharing a new exhibition titled “Five Seasoned Artists” at University Medical Center. The exhibition is a collection of work from Ann Betak,...

Engage Tuscaloosa aims to strengthen the local community

Engage Tuscaloosa aims to strengthen the local community

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

In 2012, Colby Leopard, then a student at the University, wanted to help middle and high school students with their reading skills, so he developed the idea of READ Alabama.  READ Alabama soon became...

UA’s Department of Modern Languages and Classics provides endless opportunities for students

UA’s Department of Modern Languages and Classics provides endless opportunities for students

Anna Hill, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama provides options for students looking to expand their cultural knowledge through language, theory, literature and more. Based...

Autherine Lucy Hall houses the College of Education.

Beneath the books: Uncovering what the College of Education has to offer

Taylor Paton, Contributing Writer February 7, 2024

Founded in 1909, the University’s College of Education strives to serve the community through teaching at the K-12 and higher-education levels, guiding others about physical and mental health, and leading...

A piece from the SMGA exhibit by John Armstrong.

Faculty artists showcased in the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art

John Armstrong, Contributing Columnist February 4, 2024

The University’s Department of Art and Art History is showcasing faculty art in its biennial exhibition at the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art until Feb. 12. Inside, attendees will find selected works from...

Book recommendations for Black History Month

Book recommendations for Black History Month

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer February 4, 2024

During Black History Month, it is important to take a moment to not only recognize Black authors, but also appreciate the representation that is being shared through literature. These pieces of literature...

Quarters of Change

Rising indie rock band Quarters of Change electrifies and excites with second album

Anna Hill, Staff Reporter January 31, 2024

Indie rock band Quarters of Change released its sophomore album, “Portraits,” an electrifying compilation of songs fans have been waiting for, on Friday. The New York City-based band consists of drummer...