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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

Jeffrey Kelly | @jeffkellyjr and Annabelle Blomeley • July 15, 2021
This episode is about all things music and the song of the summer.
Culture Pick | “Practical Magic” is a popcorn movie

Culture Pick | “Practical Magic” is a popcorn movie

Joseph Arnold, Contributing Writer • July 14, 2021
Griffin Dunne’s 1998 film “Practical Magic” is a “popcorn movie.” It’s not exactly life-changing or even intellectually stimulating, but it’s fun to watch, especially if you’re a fan of magic or strong sisterly bonds. The film is a guilty pleasure of mine, and considering its cult status, it’s a favorite among others as well.
What shot did you ever take. Brian Oliu vs Jason Mccall. Poems.

A UA professor’s lyrical ode to professional wrestling

Annabelle Blomeley, Assistant Culture Editor • July 7, 2021
Oliu, a UA professor and the assistant director of first-year writing in the English Department, has been writing since he was a kid in New Jersey. As a child, Oliu said he knew he wasn’t good at art or music, but he loved storytelling. He turned to writing at an early age, and everything fell into place.
Victoria’s Secret is hanging up its infamous wings

Victoria’s Secret is hanging up its infamous wings

Maddy Reda | @maddyreda1, Contributing Writer • July 7, 2021
For over 25 years, Victoria’s Secret has embraced female sexuality with its trendy push-up bras and scandalous teddies. The lingerie tycoon jump-started the careers of some of the most iconic supermodels of all time, including Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks and Gigi Hadid.
We Rate Ratings with special guest professor Tom Arenberg.

We Rate Ratings | Tom Arenberg from C&IS

Monica Nakashima and Josh LeBerte • July 4, 2021
Episode four of “We Rate Ratings” begins with Monica revealing her anxiety of her incoming Summer II classes, and Josh asking for her “Ned’s Declassified [Summer] School Survival Guide." Professor Tom Arenberg joins the podcast as its second C&IS guest.
The complications of coming out

The complications of coming out

Kaila Pouncy, Contributing Writer • July 2, 2021

As our timelines turned rainbow last month in celebration of Pride Month, LGBTQ+ people celebrated and highlighted queer voices that have strived to create change.  While Pride Month can be a time...

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