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Josh’s View | The Wiggles jam to Tame Impala on Australian radio station Triple J

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 10, 2021
The Wiggles are all grown up. Okay, well, technically, they’ve always been grown up. But with a cover of a Tame Impala song for Australian radio, the group proved they have range outside of the pre-adolescent demographic.
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UA has more than 500 clubs. How many have you heard of?

Claire Yates, Contributing Writer March 10, 2021

The University of Alabama has more than 500 clubs for students to participate in. However, some students may not be aware of all the clubs the University has to offer since Get On Board Day (GOBD), a day...

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Culture Picks | These five artists have us psyched for the Grammys

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 10, 2021
The Grammys air Sunday night. Recording Academy has invited Cardi B, BTS, Maren Morris and Taylor Swift to perform—and those artists aren't the ones we're most excited about.
‘Secretly affected by it’: Why young adults are so susceptible to disordered eating

‘Secretly affected by it’: Why young adults are so susceptible to disordered eating

Kaila Pouncy, Staff Reporter March 8, 2021
About one in ten college-aged people experience eating disorders. Experts say stigmas are deeply embedded.
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Josh’s View | You don’t have to be a BTS stan to see the racist hate the group has gotten

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 7, 2021
In the midst of a year of anti-Asian hate, one German radio host went way too far in criticizing a new BTS cover
How inclusive are UA’s dining halls? Some students with dietary restrictions have complaints

How inclusive are UA’s dining halls? Some students with dietary restrictions have complaints

Maddy Reda and Mariah Kravitz March 7, 2021
College students aren't known for keeping the most stringent or healthiest diets. But some are trying—and others have real dietary restrictions that limit their dining choices. So what does that mean for students looking for food on campus?
Hungry for an internship? The Wienermobile has your back

Hungry for an internship? The Wienermobile has your back

Maddy Reda, Contributing Writer March 7, 2021
Oscar Mayer stans, assemble. If you've ever wanted to be an Oscar Mayer wiener, now's your chance. One Wienermobile driver and UA alum has the scoop on America's most bun-derful internship.
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Josh’s View | Why fans are arguing over new “Space Jam” sequel film stills

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 7, 2021
You may have noticed Lola Bunny trending on Twitter this week. As one culture writer recaps, “Space Jam” fans aren’t thrilled with Lola’s new character design. But they seem to be forgetting one critical thing about her character.
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Cultured | Jeffrey & Leah apply for Genovian visas

Everyone has a hidden talent. Jeffrey's is crying on cue during Laika stop-motion films. Leah's is reciting the lyrics of "Do It Again" by Steely Dan from memory. Listen to this week's pod below or...

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Josh’s View | Fans Frustrated: These K-pop acts were removed from Spotify

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 3, 2021
It's hard to find much music that isn't streaming nowadays. But for Spotify users, several songs just got added to the list. After a spat with the streaming. giant, one South Korean entertainment company pulled all of its artists from the platform, stunning K-pop fans.
Some celebrities, such as Dua Lipa, have received criticism not practicing what they preach.

How the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing a reckoning within celebrity culture

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021
In what many are touting as the end of celebrity culture as we know it, coronavirus has turned the public against the influencers and celebrities we once loved. From publicity stunts to hosting huge parties, celebrities may be doing more harm than good during the pandemic.
Josh's View | Tom Holland and cast mates reveal the latest Spider-Man film title

Josh’s View | Tom Holland and cast mates reveal the latest Spider-Man film title

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer March 3, 2021
Marvel fans fret no longer! After months of title speculation, “Spider-Man 3” is now “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”