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The art of balance: Maintaining physical, social and mental health in college

The art of balance: Maintaining physical, social and mental health in college

Annabelle Blomeley | @annabelleblom, Assistant Culture Editor August 4, 2021
In high school, many students dream of the independence and freedom that college provides, but many students struggle to navigate the complex world of higher education with their newfound liberty.
Eager to get involved at UA? ‘All you have to do is show up’

Eager to get involved at UA? ‘All you have to do is show up’

After a year of trading proms and birthday parties for Zoom classes and double-masked grocery store visits, the University’s incoming freshman class has a lot on its plate. Not only does the class of 2025 have to transition from high school to college, but they must also figure out how to go from online learning to an on-campus experience.
You’re a UA transfer student. Here’s what you should know

You’re a UA transfer student. Here’s what you should know

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter August 4, 2021
The stress that transfer students encounter is unique. While freshmen have their own orientations and communities on campus, it can be difficult for transfer students who are expected to already understand college life. 
We Rate Ratings with special guest prof. Allison Scrivner.

We Rate Ratings | Allison Scrivner from Psychology

Monica Nakashima and Joshua LeBerte July 30, 2021
Episode 6 of WRR features Allison Scrivner, Psychology professor and pomeranian mom of Snyper! Due to her love of animals, Monica and Josh discuss the ultimate argument: cats versus dogs. Once Allison comes on the show, she talks about how talking about Snyper helps students understand Psychology and the lessons she teaches.
Culture Pick | Normani shows off her wild side

Culture Pick | Normani shows off her wild side

Jolencia Jones, Contributing Writer July 29, 2021
Recently, singer Normani stunned the internet with “Wild Side,” the lead single to her upcoming debut album. After two years of silence since her solo single, “Motivation,” she held nothing back with this groovy new R&B track. 
From Left: Sarah Kathryn Bonds and Gary Wise in Theatre Tuscaloosa's production of "Love & Cheese Toast" by Cooper Shattuck. Photo by Porfirio Solorzano.

Local playwright’s “Love and Cheese Toast” wins national award

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer July 28, 2021
Cooper Shattuck wasn’t a playwright, but he had stories to tell. Shattuck said his mother, Judy Shattuck, was also a storyteller, but she used old photo albums to tell them. A photo from her wedding album sparked a story that inspired “Love and Cheese Toast,” a play that discusses racism, discrimination and guilt in 1950s Alabama.   
Book your picnic. Picnic Vibes Tuscaloosa.

Local couple brings luxury pop-up picnics to Tuscaloosa

Annabelle Blomeley, Assistant Culture Editor July 28, 2021
Nestled under trees in Tuscaloosa parks, residents can sometimes catch a glimpse of a white umbrella, a pillow-adorned blanket on the grass and a small table outfitted with candles, glasses and flowers assorted by Picnic Vibes Tuscaloosa.
Portrait of Alayna Pernell.

‘It’s so much more than just an image’: UA alum Alayna Pernell works to give restorative justice to Black women in a new photo series

Joseph Arnold, Contributing Writer July 25, 2021
Alayna N. Pernell, a 2019 UA alumna who holds a bachelor’s degree in studio art with a concentration in photography, knew she wanted her work to make an impact. It wasn’t until she began her Master of Fine Arts in photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago that she saw just how big of an impact her images could have.
Things in the Multiverse are about to get ‘Strange’

Things in the Multiverse are about to get ‘Strange’

Maria Grenyo and Maddy Reda July 21, 2021
After more than a year of nothing but swirling rumors, Marvel has kicked off the highly anticipated fourth phase of its cinematic universe with a trio of television shows on Disney+. 
Culture Pick | Aly & AJ announce 2022 tour, and we’re ready

Culture Pick | Aly & AJ announce 2022 tour, and we’re ready

Monica Nakashima, Staff Reporter July 21, 2021
The duo has made a comeback recently, culminating in the release of their fourth studio album, “A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun.” “A Touch of the Beat” is Aly & AJ’s first studio album since “Insomniatic” in 2007.
We Rate Ratings with special guest Avery Leopard.

We Rate Ratings | Ernest & Hadley booksellers

Monica Nakashima and Joshua LeBerte July 16, 2021
Monica talks about spraining her ankle while walking in the rain on campus, which leads to both hosts discussing the unsafe conditions of UA's crosswalks. This transitions into interviewing Ernest & Hadley booksellers, a local business near campus.
Cultured | Summer Sessions

Cultured | Summer Sessions

This episode is about all things music and the song of the summer.