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CULTURE

Remakes might revive classic works of literature

Matt Ford April 7, 2013

With buzz surrounding the upcoming remake of the classic novel and film “The Great Gatsby” reaching paramount heights following the new trailer, the world of pop culture is taking a turn in a more...

South Asian Society celebrates, brings diversity to campus

Tonya Deardorf April 7, 2013

As diversity on campus grows, so do organizations designed to inspire and expose students to different global backgrounds. The South Asian Society is one of them. Okha Patel, a senior majoring in international...

Bioshock Infinite has quality gaming experience, ‘overwhelming’ story line

Nathan Proctor April 7, 2013

Mechanics, genre and even medium aside, the advances and storytelling of Bioshock Infinite make it a must-have experience first and game second for anyone invested in the industry. Though its gameplay,...

2013 a transition year for DCAF

Becky Robinson April 4, 2013

For three years, Creative Campus has hosted the popular Druid City Arts Festival. Starting this year and continuing forward, after a long transition, the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission will be...

Jazz in Bama: State home to vibrant musical community

Abbey Crain April 4, 2013

Daniel Western of the Birmingham Seven is just one of the jazz and blues musicians who will be performing at the Druid City Arts Festival. He says the Alabama jazz scene is fairly vibrant, but one must...

A blues heritage: daughter of late legend takes center stage at DCAF

Alexandra Ellsworth April 4, 2013

For Carroline Shines, blues music is life. “It breathes and tells us a story,” Shines said. “It’s the weird things that go on in life and both the good and the bad. It tells us the amazing story...

UA alumnus showcases folk art

Kristen Feyt April 4, 2013

Anthony Tavis, a University of Alabama alumnus and local bluegrass folk artist, will be participating in Druid City Arts Festival for the third time. Originally from New England, Tavis moved down South...

DCAF holds onto old goals, transitions to new organizers

Megan Miller April 4, 2013

Former Creative Campus interns Beth Hataway and Ryan Davis never thought their creative project idea for a non-profit music festival to highlight art and music would come true, but on March 27, 2010, Druid...

Sexuality, illness focus of grad students’ art exhibition

Alexandra Ellsworth April 3, 2013

Students and community members grabbing a bite to eat downtown can also stop by Harrison Galleries on University Boulevard afterward to see Virginia Eckinger and Mark Robert Barry’s art exhibition, A...

Spanish House, a living-learning community, to host Scrabble night

Taylor Veazey April 3, 2013

The Spanish House, a living-learning community open to all students interested in improving their Spanish-speaking skills, is hosting a Spanish Scrabble night Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Spanish House director...

Garden show to promote ‘going green’

Lauren Carlton April 3, 2013

With Earth Day right around the corner, the Battle-Friedman House Gardens is out to show that going green is easy and fun this Sunday at its second annual Earth Day Garden Show. This free event will be...

Fourth annual DCAF to host 12 musical acts Saturday

Bianca Martin April 2, 2013

Creative Campus and the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission will be presenting the fourth annual Druid City Arts Festival Saturday, April 6. The festival’s purpose is to celebrate music and art...