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Never a dull moment as ‘House of Cards’ explores corrupt politics

Colby Leopard March 20, 2013

“House of Cards,” Netflix’s first self-distributed original TV show, made its entire first season available to subscribers for instant streaming last month on Feb. 1. A political drama based loosely...

Travel writer ‘jet hikes’ her way across country

Becky Robinson March 20, 2013

Since July 2012, travel writer Amber Nolan has been hitchhiking across America. But the 28-year-old travel writer isn’t sticking her thumb out on highways. She’s using small planes. Nolan, who recently...

Fisherman’s Corner brings upscale quality to beach dining

Christopher Edmunds March 20, 2013

Spring break is just around the corner, and whether you’re partying hard in Gulf Shores, Ala., or keeping it classy in Panama City, Fla., you’re going to need a quality restaurant to round out your...

ACT performs Monty Python’s musical ‘Spamalot’

Kristen Feyt March 20, 2013

The Actor’s Charitable Theatre will be performing its production of Monty Python’s “Spamalot” Friday, March 22, at the Bama Theatre. Founded in 2008, The ACT is a non-profit organization whose...

Cultural Experiences hosts St. Patrick’s day event

Ryan Phillips March 19, 2013

Cultural Experiences, a branch of the student-run Honors College Assembly, will host a St. Patrick’s Day Hangout Wednesday. Kaycee McFalls, director of Cultural Experiences, encourages all students...

Younger generation finds value in vinyls

Amy Marino March 19, 2013

In a world of instant downloads and iPods, the classic music medium of vinyl has continued to hold its own and prove that it truly cannot be kicked. Not only are record players still being sold, I would...

Local Catch prides itself on fresh seafood

Francie Johnson March 19, 2013

Local Catch, a new restaurant in downtown Tuscaloosa, is aiming to bring the taste and quality of fine seafood restaurants to Tuscaloosa but with a casual environment and lighter price tag. “I’ve...

Art exhibit commemorates desegregation anniversary

Art exhibit commemorates desegregation anniversary

Margaret Wilbourne March 19, 2013

Through the Doors, a campuswide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of The University of Alabama, is being represented visually at the Paul R. Jones Gallery in Tuscaloosa. The art...

No recitals, just fitness: Dance studio offers adult-geared classes

Megan Miller March 19, 2013

Before she came to The University of Alabama, alumna Lauren Ault took dance classes for 12 years. On campus, though, she found she didn’t have the time to take lessons and realized that outside of changing...

‘Art Speaks’ features various art, artists

Margaret Wilbourne March 18, 2013

The Honors College will be hosting “Art Speaks,” a student-run art exhibit featuring not only art, but the artists, for the third time Tuesday night. “Five artists will be featured and will talk...

Crawfish boil brings Cajun to Tuscaloosa

Ryan Phillips March 18, 2013

As the weather warms up, students come out of their winter hiding and front porches quickly become decorated with lawn chairs, beer cans and crawfish shells. For many in Tuscaloosa, it is not springtime...

Hollywood’s tendency to remake films makes sense but stifles creativity

Matt Ford March 17, 2013

With the success of Sam Raimi’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” come new ideas about the state of the film industry and the future of movie making. The newly released Disney film, starring James Franco,...