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Preview: UA Theatre and Dance Department to put on “Gloria” starting Sept. 26

McKenzie Knight, Contributing Writer September 18, 2022

As students settle in after returning to the Capstone, The University of Alabama’s Theatre and Dance Department prepares to put on “Gloria,” a show that takes place in the office building of an affluent...

A graphic for the upcoming Cinnamon Rolls not Gender Roles event. See article for details.

Preview: Learn about gender roles, take some cinnamon rolls with Safe Zone 

Edmundo Rivera, Contributing Writer September 18, 2022

Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., The University of Alabama Safe Zone Resource Center holds a meeting called Cinnamon Rolls Not Gender Roles to discuss the presence of gender roles in the social world around us,...

Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey poster.

Culture Pick: A look at the elusive FLDS through Netflix’s “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey”  

Maddy Reda, Assistant Culture Editor September 14, 2022

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, described by CNN as a “radical offshoot of Mormonism,” has been known for maintaining a notoriously closed polygamist society, sometimes...

Kathy Rodriguez’s ‘Ruminations’ Opens Sella-Granata Exhibition Season 

Kathy Rodriguez’s ‘Ruminations’ Opens Sella-Granata Exhibition Season 

Jeffrey Kelly, Managing Editor September 11, 2022

Sella-Granata Art Gallery began its fall exhibition season last Thursday, Sept. 8, with the opening of an exhibition from Kathy Rodriguez — a University of New Orleans instructor, art critic and TEN...

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“Pat Snow: You Will Never Read My Poetry” explores art and humor

Zara Morgan, Contributing Writer September 7, 2022

Artist Pat Snow’s exhibition, “Pat Snow: You Will Never Read My Poetry,” officially opened Aug. 5 at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and will be open through Sept. 28.  Snow’s art...

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LANY draws crowd at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 

Savannah Ichikawa , Staff Reporter  September 7, 2022

The pop band LANY recently performed for an enthusiastic crowd at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Monday, Aug. 29. After the opening performance by Surfaces, the energized crowd was excited for LANY to...

Culture Pick: Reality TV gauntlet “Big Brother” is a television gem, but isn’t exempt from ignorant pitfalls

Culture Pick: Reality TV gauntlet “Big Brother” is a television gem, but isn’t exempt from ignorant pitfalls

Maddy Reda | @maddyreda1, Assistant Culture Editor August 31, 2022

With the drama of “Love Island,” the gritty, high stakes of “Survivor” and the social manipulation required to thrive on “The Circle,” CBS’ “Big Brother” combines the most vital aspects...

Culture Desk Playlist: Music to Make You Feel like the Main Character 

Culture Desk Playlist: Music to Make You Feel like the Main Character 

August 28, 2022

With a new semester officially in full swing, it can be easy to lose yourself in the hustle of new classes and work. Life can get repetitive and mundane, but a simple remedy can be queuing your favorite...

Recent Acquisitions at the Paul R. Jones Museum 

Recent Acquisitions at the Paul R. Jones Museum 

Savannah Ichikawa, Contributing Writer August 28, 2022

Consisting of 25 different pieces by 21 artists, the exhibit "Recent Acquisitions" is a culmination of several years of work for the Paul R. Jones Museum.   The opening show of its fall season showcases...

Culture Pick: “What We Do in the Shadows” fuses horror with humor in new season

Culture Pick: “What We Do in the Shadows” fuses horror with humor in new season

Maddy Reda, Assistant Culture Editor August 24, 2022

The batty, satirical charm of “What We Do in the Shadows” comes back with a vengeance in the release of its fourth season on Hulu. Thanks to “Twilight,” the late 2000s and early 2010s saw an unprecedented...

Culture Pick: Reese’s Book Club seeks to create “lovers of story” 

Culture Pick: Reese’s Book Club seeks to create “lovers of story” 

Zara Morgan, Contributing Writer August 24, 2022

Reese Witherspoon is a woman of many talents, and acting is only one of them. In July 2017, Witherspoon started a book club for her and her fans called Reese’s Book Club.  The book club is active...

Community women's non-profit consolidates resources for citizens in the Black Belt 

Community women’s non-profit consolidates resources for citizens in the Black Belt 

Madison Duboise, Contributing Writer August 21, 2022

The Black Belt is a region in Alabama with a deeply rooted history. While it does contain nine out of the ten poorest counties in Alabama, there is one thing you will find in abundance within the area:...