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Visitors walk the paths of the Kentuck Art Festival.

Kentuck Festival of the Arts boasts another year of success

Gabriella Puccio, Assistant Culture Editor October 22, 2023

Every October when the leaves start to turn brown and the air starts to cool, local artists gather for a two-day celebration held at Kentuck Park in Northport, Alabama. From Oct. 14-15, Kentuck Festival...

Crimson Car Club members during one of their weekly meetings.

Crimson Car Club is forming lasting relationships through a love for automobiles

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

When Asar Ahmad stepped onto the campus of The University of Alabama as a freshman in the fall of 2021, he soon dealt with the struggles many students face every year. The process of leaving home had proven...

Art pieces in Madison Grooters' exhibit

Madison Grooters showcases her art on sexuality and gender identity

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

UA alum Madison Grooters showcased her artwork at the Intercultural Diversity Center on Oct. 16.  Grooters graduated last May and now works at the University as a specialist for the sculpture foundry....

‘Loki’ Season 2, episode two: The Loki-Mobius charm is as good as ever

‘Loki’ Season 2, episode two: The Loki-Mobius charm is as good as ever

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

On Thursday, fans were given the second episode of Loki Season 2, titled “Breaking Brad,” presumably a cheeky allusion to the immortalized AMC TV series.  After last week’s high stakes opening,...

Paintings hanging on the wall of a local business in downtown Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Eat, drink and vibe with Tuscaloosa’s local artists

Lyric L. Talley, Contributing Writer October 15, 2023

15 artists and 12 businesses were on display at Tuscaloosa’s monthly First Friday art walk.   The event, held in downtown Tuscaloosa, included live music at the Dinah Washington Culture Arts Center,...

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Greek house.

The Divine Nine and the creation of a more inclusive campus

Zara Morgan and Brandon Smith October 11, 2023

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the “Divine Nine,” is a group of nine historically Black sororities and fraternities, eight of which are represented at the University.  The Divine...

Mercedes-Benz International hosts Oktoberfest 5K in Tuscaloosa

Mercedes-Benz International hosts Oktoberfest 5K in Tuscaloosa

Angel Scales, Contributing Writer October 11, 2023

On Oct. 28, Mercedes-Benz International will be holding an Oktoberfest-themed 5K race to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event will start promptly at 9 a.m. at Temerson Square and will last about...

Reading Allies helps elementary students through one-on-one tutoring sessions.

How Reading Allies is helping literacy in elementary students

Makayla Maxwell, Race & Identity Reporter October 11, 2023

Reading Allies is a nonprofit literacy program developed to help children reach grade-appropriate reading levels. Through one-on-one individualized tutoring, the program aims to help first, second and...

‘Loki’ Season 2 premiere: Symbolism, high stakes and grappling with the consequences of Season 1

‘Loki’ Season 2 premiere: Symbolism, high stakes and grappling with the consequences of Season 1

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer October 8, 2023

Thursday marked the return of Marvel’s “Loki,” which, with a 90% critics’ approval on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.2/10 on IMDb, is among the more successful of the studio’s Disney+ television outputs.  Season...

Becky G discusses latest album at Hispanic-Latino Association event

Becky G discusses latest album at Hispanic-Latino Association event

Anna Hill, Staff Reporter October 8, 2023

On Oct. 5, the University’s Hispanic-Latino Association hosted a music panel featuring a virtual discussion with Latin artist Becky G on her newest album, “Esquinas.” The event was held in the Intercultural...

Justin Stabler speaks at “The Forgotten Creeks” screening event hosted by the Blackburn Institute at the Intercultural Diversity Center.

Blackburn Institute hosts ‘Forgotten Creeks’ documentary, conversation with Justin Stabler

Ava Morthland, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

The Blackburn Insitute’s latest addition to its “Perceptive on Speakers” series featured a documentary on titled “The Forgotten Creeks.” Along with the screening, Justin Stabler, a member of...

Culture Pick: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ asks what’s real

Culture Pick: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ asks what’s real

Luke McClinton, ,Staff Writer October 4, 2023

However much one might fancy Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot and the trilogy of mystery movies he has been at the helm of, one cannot deny that they are all three unique. Each brings its own set of...