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Air Force Ones make girly appearance for spring

Becky Robinson April 1, 2013

A few weeks ago I impulsively bought a pair of knock-off Nike Air Force Ones at Target. They’re metallic, they’re a bit odd, and they’re my new favorite thing. Knock-off Airs, or my “moon boots”...

Service transforms studying abroad

Bianca Martin April 1, 2013

Many students use the opportunity of studying abroad to learn in a new environment, experience a different culture, have fun and make friends. Some students choose to go abroad, though, with an entirely...

UA opera theatre to perform annual ‘One Night Only’

Hannah Widener April 1, 2013

“One Night Only,” a performance presented by the department of opera theatre, will feature a different blend of music than usual Tuesday night at the Moody Music Building. “It’s an annual evening...

UAB offers students social media graduate certificate

Courtney Stinson April 1, 2013

While Facebooking and tweeting in class are still taboo, The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s new graduate certificate program in social networking will begin teaching students to use social media...

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...

Bat infestation prompts temporary relocation

Deanne Winslett March 20, 2013

The Kentuck Art Center has had some unwelcome visitors recently, who have now overstayed their welcome. A bat infestation has made itself at home at the art center, which will now relocate temporarily....

Alabama fields multiple adaptive sports teams

Hannah Widener March 20, 2013

While most students are sleeping, or maybe even pulling all-nighters, there are a select few who choose to start their mornings at 5:45 a.m. Each week you can find the men of the wheelchair basketball...

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...

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...