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Culture Pick | Tyra Banks both made and ruined ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Heather Gann, Contributing Writer February 4, 2021
Tyra Banks is a big deal. And "America's Next Top Model" seemed poised to make the careers of a new generation of A-listers. But the show didn't skyrocket anyone to stardom—and looking back, it may have actually ruined some lives.
Born This Way: How stars and media have embraced newly-out Jojo Siwa

Born This Way: How stars and media have embraced newly-out Jojo Siwa

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer February 4, 2021
Jojo Siwa, "Dance Moms" star turned hair bow influencer, came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in January. One culture writer captured the internet's reaction.
‘Then COVID hit’: How UA galleries have managed a return to near-normalcy

‘Then COVID hit’: How UA galleries have managed a return to near-normalcy

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Managing Editor February 4, 2021
The UA Gallery was hosting one of its largest-ever exhibitions last March. Then everyone went home. It's been a rocky road to get back to hosting guests in the University's galleries.
'Cooped up too long': Many concertgoers go maskless at Frank Foster gig

‘Cooped up too long’: Many concertgoers go maskless at Frank Foster gig

Libby Foster | @libithafoster, Contributing Writer February 4, 2021
The Strip's Druid City Music Hall opened its doors for the first time in months on Friday. The rowdy crowd, eager to hear the country rock tunes of Frank Foster, was capped at 400 people, but masks were loosely enforced.
Your favorite fingers are back. Raising Cane’s to reopen February 2

Your favorite fingers are back. Raising Cane’s to reopen February 2

Autumn Taylor, Contributing Writer February 1, 2021
The pandemic has forced many restaurants to shutter—including one that threw students for a loop. After closing its doors in March 2020, the campus location of Raising Cane's will reopen Tuesday. Bama Dining officials say they had no idea how much students would miss the chicken spot.
Review | ‘Bridgerton’ is the stuff of our empire-waisted dreams

Review | ‘Bridgerton’ is the stuff of our empire-waisted dreams

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Staff Reporter February 1, 2021
Bridgerton, an adaptation of Julia Quinn’s historical romance novels, is the first television series to arrive on Netflix as part of the platform’s new deal with Shondaland, and boy, does it deliver. 
How BFSA is revamping scholars bowl for Black History Month

How BFSA is revamping scholars bowl for Black History Month

Lindsey Wilkinson | @lululindsey11, Contributing Writer January 31, 2021
You may remember scholars bowl competitions from high school. This February, the University's inaugural Black History Scholar Bowl Competition between area universities will add a twist to the age-old extracurricular.
What SOPHIE meant to the world of pop music

What SOPHIE meant to the world of pop music

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer January 31, 2021
SOPHIE, the Scottish producer and pop pioneer, died Saturday. Both in her own music and in the songs she produced for others, like Madonna and Charli XCX, SOPHIE made her mark as a defining voice in the burgeoning hyperpop genre.
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How seniors and recent grads are dealing with COVID-era job searches

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer January 31, 2021
As COVID-19 continues to impact the job market, graduating students have to determine their next steps. One culture reporter spoke with students and recent alums to see how they're holding up under the pressure.
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Cultured | Jeffrey and Leah pronounce Bon Iver

In our second episode, Jeffrey and Leah talk about people who've never won a Grammy (stan Zubin Mehta), how to pronounce Bon Iver (bone eevare) and whether "Midsommar" is a good movie (honestly, who's to say).
Toni Collette stars in "Hereditary." Still courtesy of A24.

Review | These six streaming horror movies will keep you up all night

Joshua LeBerte, Contributing Writer January 27, 2021
Need something a little creepy to keep you up this weekend? This list of horror movies available on Amazon Prime Video has a little something for everyone, from zombie thrillers to slow burn gore fests.
The University's club tennis program is willing to mask up if that's what it takes to hit the court.

‘Remaining safe’: These are the plans student orgs have in place for spring

Maria Grenyo, Contributing Writer January 27, 2021
It's unclear when the University's moratorium on in-person events will end. But when it does, student organizations and club sports teams will be ready to mask up and meet up while others stick to Zoom.