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Where has all the metal gone?

Trey Irby July 15, 2010

            While it is true that we are in a different time and place for music than in times past, it still seems like major exposure for “popular” groups is as commonplace in the modern climate...

Vampire movies that don't suck

Vampire movies that don’t suck

Carter Glascock July 15, 2010

With the release of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” the latest installment in the highly profitable on-going vampire soap-opera, the influence of vampires in movie culture is still undeniably prevalent....

Frozen treats to beat the heat

Frozen treats to beat the heat

Kelsey Stein July 15, 2010

If you’re looking for ice cream in Tuscaloosa, there’s certainly plenty to scream about. Options abound for someone in need of a cold treat to relieve the blistering summer heat, from ice cream to...

Mellow Mushroom to show Lightboxes

Trey Irby July 8, 2010

An art exhibit of chilled expression will take place at the Mellow Mushroom on Thursday night at 9 p.m., as Elliott McPherson showcases his “Lightboxes” for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Art Show. Rabid Tuscaloosa...

Three free online games to beat the summer heat

Tiara Dees July 8, 2010

Summer may be boring for some, but many students find ways to keep it fun and interesting — and for free. These are three unique games that you can play for free on the Internet that you may never have...

Alcove serves alcohol with a twist

Kelsey Stein July 8, 2010

Alcove International Tavern is not the typical college bar experience. For starters, you drink out of mason jars and goblets instead of plastic cups. The lights are dimmed to suit the atmosphere instead...

Theater announces new season's shows

Theater announces new season’s shows

Ethan Summers July 8, 2010

Those looking for local entertainment this year have to look no further than the University of Alabama’s Theater and Dance program. The program follows the academic year. The 2010-2011 theatrical seasons...

Most films do not benefit from 3-D

Jordan Berry July 8, 2010

Hollywood is at it again. It has introduced yet another technology in hopes of enhancing audiences’ experiences. Like sound and color before it, 3-D is being met with the usual schism that accompanies...

Vinyl solutions

Morgan Dowdy July 1, 2010

Yesterday, as a late birthday present to himself, your columnist purchased an old Technics turntable on eBay for about $80. It’s a direct-drive model from the early ‘80s, fully-automatic, with linear-tracking...

Jupiter concludes annual bikini contest

Jordan Staggs July 1, 2010

Summer in the South just wouldn’t be the same without barbecues, beaches and those teeny bikinis. Although T-town is a few hours from the beach — and the coast might not be the best summer escape right...

Toy Story 3 ends the series on a high note

Toy Story 3 ends the series on a high note

Carter Glascock July 1, 2010

4 out of 4 Consensus: A beautiful way to end a beautiful series. The best film of the year so far. Is there really any doubt about Pixar's greatness? Over the last 15 years, the studio has dominated...

90.7 brings class to airwaves

Stephen Smith June 24, 2010

90.7 The Capstone’s summer radio aims to attract the ears of everyone at the University of Alabama. The summer programming includes indie rock, metal, hip-hop, local music Sundays, talk radio and so...