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CULTURE

Track by Track: University Recreation

Track by Track: University Recreation

Augustus Barnette, Contributing Writer April 13, 2022
In the fourth iteration of the culture desk's revamped "Track by Track," series, we dive into the tracks that The University of Alabama’s Student Recreation Center staff members recommend students listen to while taking advantage of the many opportunities the center offers. 
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. By Ken Ludwig. Allen Bales Theatre March 28-April 2 at 7:30 PM. April 3 2:00 PM. For tickets call 205.348.3400 or visit theatre.ua.edu.

Review: A specter haunts Allen Bales Theatre in “Baskerville”

Tristan Waldrop, Contributing Writer April 10, 2022
The University of Alabama’s Department of Theatre and Dance hosted “Baskerville” from March 28 to April 3.
Trans students lack visibility at UA

Trans students lack visibility at UA

Maddy Reda | @maddyreda1, Staff Reporter April 10, 2022
This year, 35 states have proposed anti-trans legislation, with five bills introduced in Alabama and two signed into law. 
Poster advertising Southern Queer History course HY 306-001. Fall 2022 T/TH 11:00-12:15. No course prerequisites. Email Dr. John Giggie at jmgiggie@ua.edu with questions or enrollment concerns.

UA history course explores queerness in the South

Emma Sower, Contributing Writer April 10, 2022
Debates and discussions regarding queer rights and identity in America have been widespread for decades, with many conversations focusing on cities thought to be the epicenters of queer culture, including San Francisco and New York City. In many cases, this discussion excludes the South. 
An illustration of YouTube and TikTok in a boxing ring with raised fists.

Social media’s capacity for chaos

Augustus Barnette, Contributing Writer April 10, 2022
While social media existed in various less successful and narrow forms in the 1990s, it didn’t catch its big break until the 2000s. This year, there are an estimated 3.96 billion social media users worldwide. 
Excerpt of a bill with the following portion highlighted, "shall not engage in classroom discussion or provide classroom instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students."

OutLaw addresses anti-trans bills: ‘The legislature’s acceptance of our existence doesn’t change our existence’

Carson Silas, Contributing Writer April 10, 2022
The Alabama Legislature passed two anti-LGBTQ bills on the last day of its legislative session.
New social media app asks users to ‘BeReal’

New social media app asks users to ‘BeReal’

Carson Lott, Contributing Writer April 6, 2022
Seemingly out of nowhere, BeReal has made its way to college campuses.  
University Band and Concert Band prepare for final performance of semester

University Band and Concert Band prepare for final performance of semester

Madison Duboise | @madison.duboise, Contributing Writer April 6, 2022
The University Band and Concert Band have been working all semester to ensure music is brought to campus throughout the year. 
The world is not the same as it was: Harry Styles enters new era of music

The world is not the same as it was: Harry Styles enters new era of music

Alyssa Schubert, Contributing Writer April 6, 2022
Gone are the days of suspenders and sunflowers for Harry Styles.
UACED hosts 16th annual Black Belt book drive to promote K-12 literacy

UACED hosts 16th annual Black Belt book drive to promote K-12 literacy

The drive, which began in January and wrapped up at the end of March, aims to distribute gently used classics and other required texts to K-12 students in the 13 counties that make up Alabama's Black Belt region.
The safe zone resource center presents Andrea Jenkins. Keynote Speaker Tuesday, March 29 6 p.m. Virtual Event. Oral historian and first black trans woman elected to public office in the United States. Register at https://tinyurl.com/deiidcevents

Tretter Transgender Oral History Project: Andrea Jenkins joins UA for night of visibility

Alyssa Schubert, Contributing Writer April 3, 2022
The University of Alabama’s Safe Zone Resource Center hosted Andrea Jenkins, an oral historian and the first Black transgender woman elected to a public office in the United States, as its final keynote speaker during Women’s History Month.
Review: Dance Alabama creates ‘safe and welcoming space’ for UA students

Review: Dance Alabama creates ‘safe and welcoming space’ for UA students

Savannah Ichikawa, Contributing Writer April 3, 2022
Dance Alabama gave performing arts students the opportunity to showcase their work from March 31 to April 2 in the theater of The University of Alabama’s English Building.