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GlowRage brings 2nd paint party to 4th & 23rd

Alexandra Ellsworth June 4, 2013

Hundreds of people packed into a bar dancing and drinking may not be anything new to the Tuscaloosa bar 4th & 23rd, but throw in gallons of paint, and it becomes an innovative experience. That was the...

Strip gains new nightlife hang out, High Tide Bar

Kevin Brophy June 4, 2013

Updated with new opening dates. High Tide Bar, the latest addition to the Strip, will host its grand opening Friday, June 14, at 8:30 p.m. Shay Dawkins, co-owner and CEO of High Tide Bar and a 2010...

Local band brings mix of classic rock to audiences across South

Kevin Brophy May 28, 2013

Making its way throughout the South, Farmer’s Daughter performed a variety of songs at Rhythm & Brews Friday night. The members said they do have some original songs, but decided to play covers for...

Extremism still a factor for changing Bible Belt

Extremism still a factor for changing Bible Belt

Katherine Owen May 28, 2013

When Westboro Baptist Church members arrived in Tuscaloosa Saturday, May 18, the picketers came prepared with a message spouting hate and biblical warning. The church’s message, denouncing The University...

‘Tuscaloosa Monorail’ displays local music acts

Alexandra Ellsworth May 28, 2013

University of Alabama graduates Frank Thagard and Robin Rains have put their telecommunication and film degrees into action with their new biweekly television show, “Tuscaloosa Monorail.” “Tuscaloosa...

Education, literacy key to state health

Katherine Owen May 28, 2013

In a state where 1 in 4 adults is functionally illiterate, high rates of obesity, diabetes and hospitalization may not be as arbitrary as they seem. According to the National Adult Literacy survey by...

Bama Theatre host rock ‘n’ roll-themed art show

Grace Hagemann May 28, 2013

The Bama Theatre will be hosting its “B Side: Rock & Roll Art Show” exhibit this summer that features the work of artists Linda Bell, Jeff Bertrand, Tony Bratina and Tony Brock. Linda Bell, a graduate...

Artist couple opens studio downtown

Taiza Troutman May 28, 2013

Tuscaloosa artists Caleb and Ruth O’Connor recently celebrated the grand opening of their new art studio located downtown on University Boulevard. The couple found the large, open space while they were...

UA chapter of Her Campus to screen ‘Girl Rising’ at Green Bar

Becky Robinson April 23, 2013

Green Bar is partnering with the Alabama chapter of Her Campus to screen the film “Girl Rising.” “Girl Rising” depicts the stories of nine young women from around the world struggling to obtain...

Big Al tryouts held at A-Day

Hannah Widener April 23, 2013

Big Al’s shoes are hard to fill: they are hot, sweaty and weigh twice as much as regular sneakers. But on April 18, 21 hopefuls entered the basement of Coleman Coliseum in an attempt to fill those shoes...

WIndows 8 competes with Mac OS in looks, accessibility

Ryan Phillips April 23, 2013

Like a vast number of other tech-minded students, I am a voluntary slave to Apple. Through college, I have been a devoted disciple to the gospel of Steve Jobs while turning my nose up at the site of a...

Local ministries offer study breaks

Megan Miller April 23, 2013

With finals week fast approaching, many University of Alabama students are spending the vast majority of their time holed up in the library, plugged into Pandora with their choice of caffeinated beverage...