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How Alabama legislation impacts trans youth

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter June 30, 2021
Although Pride Month has highlighted the steps taken to celebrate and accept members of the LGBTQ+ community, some Alabama legislation has pushed against the progress made in the last few decades. 
We Rate Ratings with special guest professor Kevin Woosley.

We Rate Ratings | Kevin Woosley from Music

Monica Nakashima and Josh LeBerte June 25, 2021
This third installment of “We Rate Ratings” centers around all things music from Josh's mini-rant about how people have been responding to Lorde’s new single “Solar Power," to this weeks guest Kevin Woosley, a UA instructor in the music department.
BUGS. tiny insects, Big Impressions. Exhibit dates: April 6 - July 31. Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum. Bama Bug Fest.

Preview | Tiny humans, big bugs stun at “The BUGS Exhibit”

Jolencia Jones, Contributing Writer June 23, 2021
The goal of the exhibit is to showcase bugs that can be found around Tuscaloosa and Northport through a microscopic perspective. 
Preview | Mario Andres Robinson’s examination of the human condition

Preview | Mario Andres Robinson’s examination of the human condition

Joseph Arnold, Contributing Writer June 23, 2021
The exhibition marks the first time Mario Andres Robinson — an American painter, pastelist and draftsman — has displayed his work for the Alabama public. 
UA observes Juneteenth in month-long celebration

UA observes Juneteenth in month-long celebration

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer June 18, 2021
The series featured three academics who discussed Black Americans’ progress since June 19, 1865. The organization also promoted a petition to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
We Rate Ratings with special guest Garrett Bridger Gilmore.

We Rate Ratings | Garrett Bridger Gilmore from English

Monica Nakashima and Josh LeBerte June 18, 2021
In the second episode of “We Rate Ratings" hosts, Monica and Josh discuss their recent vacations before welcoming guest Garrett Bridger Gilmore, a UA instructor in both English and Race and Gender studies.
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Birmingham prepares for Juneteenth celebration

Heather Gann, Contributing Writer June 17, 2021
The Modern Green Book, a community organization dedicated to supporting, celebrating and uplifting Black businesses, is hosting their first annual Juneteenth Fest at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday. 
The rise of streaming platforms: More shows, more money, more problems

The rise of streaming platforms: More shows, more money, more problems

Annabelle Blomeley, Assistant Culture Editor June 16, 2021
Although streaming was touted as more affordable and convenient than cable and satellite TV, the sheer number of streaming services has skyrocketed monthly entertainment costs. 
We Rate Ratings featuring professor Meredith Cummings

We Rate Ratings | Meredith Cummings from C&IS

Monica Nakashima and Josh LeBerte June 11, 2021
In the premiere episode of We Rate Ratings, a podcast inspired by “Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet,” hosts Monica and Josh discuss Spotify ads and cringey 2010s trends before they’re joined by Meredith Cummings, a UA College of Communication and Information Sciences senior instructor.
A digital illustration depicting two cute squishmallows.

How Squishmallows won the hearts of college students

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter June 9, 2021
For the past year, TikTok users have been captivated by Squishmallow’s unique designs and soft polyester material.
Portrait of the Greta Van Fleet band members.

How Greta Van Fleet uses cosmic sounds to transform rock music

Maddy Reda | @maddyreda1, Contributing Writer June 9, 2021
Greta Van Fleet broke the rules once again with their third full-length studio album, “The Battle At Garden’s Gate.”
UA Generation Action hosts menstrual cup drive

UA Generation Action hosts menstrual cup drive

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter June 2, 2021

The UA chapter of Generation Action, a national organization affiliated with Planned Parenthood, has worked for the past year to educate UA students on reproductive health and rights.  As a newly active...