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American audiences grow tired of sequels

Becky Robinson June 18, 2013

With movies such as “Iron Man 3” and “Fast & Furious 6” grabbing top spots at the box office, it seems like there’s nothing but sequels and superheroes plaguing American theaters. Andy Billings,...

With ongoing debate, HPV vaccine gaining attention

Becky Robinson June 18, 2013

Since actor Michael Douglas recently claimed his throat cancer was caused by HPV, more people have joined the debate on the usually hushed STD. HPV, the human papillomavirus, causes roughly 33,300 cases...

Bob Dylan brings Americana tour to Tuscaloosa

Alexandra Ellsworth June 18, 2013

David Bowie described Bob Dylan’s voice as “sand and glue.” Eric Clapton described him as “sounding like he lived all the songs he sang.” How his critics, fans and contemporaries choose to...

United Way Day of Action brings community together

Kevin Brophy June 18, 2013

United Way Day of Action, a nationwide event that brings people in communities together to improve the communities and the lives of the people will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. United Way is a worldwide...

Documentary to tell UA alumna Roberta Alison story

Reggie Allen June 18, 2013

Bestselling author, filmmaker and critically acclaimed sports writer Keith Dunnavant will film “Roberta – The First Lady of Southern Sports,” his newest documentary this summer. The film will focus...

Bama Theatre brings film series back for summer months

Taiza Troutman June 11, 2013

The Bama Theatre’s popular pastime, the Bama Art House film series, is returning for the summer months. The series, offered during fall, spring and summer, showcases award-winning and current independent...

Fashion photojournalists connect with Instagram

Fashion photojournalists connect with Instagram

Becky Robinson June 11, 2013

Instagram users are finding a new way to use the photo app for more than taking pictures of their dinner. The social media site that uses photo streams for users to connect is becoming an increasingly...

Don’t neglect thought-provoking classics for movie adaptations, easier reads

Becky Robinson June 11, 2013

When I was in high school, there was nothing I liked less than the summer reading list. I thought it was nothing more than a list of dead novelists taking over my pool time. But nowadays, teenage summer...

New Orleans band Stoop Kids rock Green Bar

New Orleans band Stoop Kids rock Green Bar

Grace Hagemann June 11, 2013

Stoop Kids, a band out of New Orleans, La., performed at Green Bar for its first stop in Alabama on its summer tour of the South Saturday. Stoop Kids opened the night with a mix of do-wop and hip-hop...

Author to lecture, host UA tour highlighting change

Reggie Allen June 11, 2013

University of Alabama alumnus Earl Tilford will be holding a lecture on his book, “Turning the Tide: Birth of the ‘Third,’ The University of Alabama,” and conducting a coinciding tour around...

Crop tops, modest bottoms make just right summer outfit

Crop tops, modest bottoms make just right summer outfit

Abbey Crain June 11, 2013

I claim to be too good for a lot of things – cheeky denim, boys in fraternities, flower crowns and I thought crop tops. Since being in New York for my summer internship, I’ve decided to embrace all...

Students get creative to find convenient parking

Alexandra Ellsworth June 11, 2013

Jen Patterson scribbled a short note on a piece of paper, stuck it on her windshield and hurried to her TCF 112 class. The note read, “Having a bad day. Please be kind, oh gracious UA employee!”...