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Japanese opera creates commentary on Victorian Era

Lauren Carlton February 27, 2013

The University of Alabama Opera Theatre, under the direction of Paul Houghtaling, will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, “The Mikado,” this weekend, March 1-3, in the Choral Opera Room...

Creative Campus sparks interest at other schools

Becky Robinson February 27, 2013

The Creative Campus model began eight years ago as a simple idea but is now being used by other schools, such as the University of Nebraska Omaha, to create their own idea machines. Alan Kolok, a UNO...

Tuscaloosa natives band together to form southern rock duo

Francie Johnson February 26, 2013

Tuscaloosa band Shod Shirby has a typical five-part lineup, comprised of a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummer and pianist. What’s not so typical is that all five of these positions are fulfilled...

Union, Confederate documents held in Hoole Library

Union, Confederate documents held in Hoole Library

Deanne Winslett February 26, 2013

From its beginning in 1948, the W. S. Hoole Special Collections Library has been home to thousands of books, manuscripts photos and more, dating back as far as the 15th century. Many other collections,...

Figure drawing class allows students to learn technique, anatomy

Megan Miller February 26, 2013

The brushstrokes of a handful of UA art students in a classroom in Woods Hall are transforming the way the models volunteering for the figure drawing class see themselves as the students explore creativity...

Percussion trio to perform at Sonic Frontiers

Hannah Widener February 25, 2013

In the age of new wave sound and electronic beats, the percussion trio Meridian is taking things back to basics, with a twist. Meridian will perform in UA’s Sonic Frontiers Concert Series, Monday...

1st Burger U restaurant opens near UA campus

1st Burger U restaurant opens near UA campus

Abbey Crain February 25, 2013

Burger U, located on 7th Avenue, opened its doors to the public Tuesday, Feb. 19, complete with American classics and a creole-inspired flair. Owner Dan Robinson has been in the restaurant business...

Travel shows don’t depict hard work, realistic circumstances of living abroad

Colby Leopard February 25, 2013

When it comes to travel television, shows like Anthony Bourdain’s “The Layover” and “House Hunters: International” rule the airwaves. Designed to take viewers to far off places while remaining...

Bonnaroo no longer a ‘simple, laid-back hippie fest,’ but an anxiously awaited musical escape

Amy Marino February 25, 2013

Nothing can get a music fan more anxious for summer than a long-awaited festival lineup release. With all of the lineup releases this month, it is a task to stay focused on school and fight the urge...

Clashing patterns, white after Labor Day, mixing metals now acceptable in fashion world

Becky Robinson February 25, 2013

There are a lot of old wives’ tales and myths everyone’s heard. You shouldn’t go swimming right after eating, hold your breath when driving by a cemetery, if you drop a fork, company’s coming...

‘Mama’ strikes fear, psychological trauma in viewers

Dana Woodruff February 25, 2013

The recent horror film “Mama” has all the components of a good scary movie: a creepy, dark house, a murder or two and a tormented spirit wreaking havoc on the locals. All of these ingredients combine...

Online brain training may keep minds sharp

Amanda Gold February 21, 2013

Many people know the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy, fit body, but not nearly as many people know the importance of cognitive exercise in developing and maintaining an alert, healthy mind....