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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...

‘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,...

Libraries' move to digital poses risks, benefits

Libraries’ move to digital poses risks, benefits

Becky Robinson March 17, 2013

Archive libraries, such as the Hoole Special Collections on campus, are increasingly converting their content into digital copies. But what may be a convenience for students can be problematic for archivists....

Denim cutoffs, lightweight cardigans, common sense essential for stylish spring breaker

Abbey Crain March 17, 2013

The week before spring break is pretty useless, considering most of our brains are stuck turning between spring break plans and packing. To make your packing lists a little simpler, I went ahead and...

Author previews graphic novel about 1960s Marion

Bianca Martin March 17, 2013

Often studied, taught and explored, the civil rights movement of the 1960s is the subject of many books. But author Lila Quintero Weaver presents the time period in an alternative way – through the...

Alabama students, alumni create popular web series

Courtney Stinson March 17, 2013

When Tim Sutton, Troy Wagner and Joseph DeLage set out to make the web series “Marble Hornets,” they never dreamed it would become an Internet sensation, but four years and millions of views later,...

Graphic novel provides alternative view on southern life in civil rights era

Bianca Martin March 13, 2013

The Summersell Center for the Study of the South will host author Lila Quintero Weaver Thursday. Weaver will be speaking about her life experiences as child of South American immigrants and her graphic...

Westervelt Collection home to 1000 works

Westervelt Collection home to 1000 works

Alexandra Ellsworth March 13, 2013

The Tuscaloosa Museum of Art may look more like a dojo than your typical art museum. Located on Jack Warner Parkway behind several pine trees in an Asian-style building, the museum can be a quiet getaway...