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CW / Brynna Mitchner

Open Mic Series unites writers, builds community

Brynna Mitchner | @BrynnaOfficial, Contributing Writer February 16, 2020
Students gathered to share their writing and listen to their peers’ writing at Monday night’s [Name This] Open Mic Series, a monthly opportunity for creativity and community sponsored by the creative writing department.
CW / Hannah Saad

Fetishes break boundaries of conventional sex

To many, sexual fetishes may seem unorthodox, but experts and sexually mature adults alike recognize that when a fetish is unleashed, a spark is brought back to a relationship and a new level of pleasure is reached.

“Call Her Daddy” motivates being comfortable with sexuality

Kinsley Centers | @kinsleycenters, Staff Reporter February 13, 2020
The “Call Her Daddy” podcast launched in October 2018 and continues with new episodes released weekly. Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn share sex tips and give advice on what to do and what not to do in a hookup, relationship and life in general. Students at The University of Alabama share their feedback.
Consent saw slow rise in sexual assault discourse

Consent saw slow rise in sexual assault discourse

Lindsey Wilkinson | @lululindsey11, Contributing Writer February 13, 2020
The evolution of consent revolves around the idea that our society labels and understands consent in a different way than in the past. These changes can be shown through curriculum, outreach and laws.
CW / Grace Schepis

Q&A with sex therapist Dr. Misty Smith

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter February 13, 2020
Dr. Misty Smith is a licensed sex therapist who currently operates out of Vestavia, Alabama. Throughout her career, Smith has treated patients who travel from all around the regional area for her services. Smith appears on Good Day Alabama with the segment “Where is the Love?” and runs columns in multiple magazines related to her field. 
CW / Hannah Saad

A Night at the Museum promotes hands-on learning

Libby Foster, Contributing Writer February 10, 2020
The Alabama Museum of Natural History’s 11th annual Night at the Museum event took place in Smith and Lloyd Hall from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8. Departments from across UA showcased their best and brightest to the Tuscaloosa community at the four seasons-themed event.
CW / Kelsey Mullins

Elektra Vontrell crowned Miss Druid City Pride 2020

Kinsley Centers | @kinsleycenters, Staff Reporter February 10, 2020
Lights, stage, cameras – it’s showtime. The Miss Druid City Pride 2020 pageant was held at Icon Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Six contestants competed and Imberli Vontrell, Miss Druid City Pride 2019, crowned her successor Elektra Vontrell as Miss Druid City Pride 2020.
Culture Picks: Oscar winners will stay predictable

Culture Picks: Oscar winners will stay predictable

The Crimson White Culture Staff February 9, 2020
The Academy Awards are fast approaching, but some of this year’s winners may have revealed themselves before the big night begins.
CW / Austin Bigoney

House show rocks under a banana rainbow

Libby Foster, Contributing Writer February 6, 2020
Banana Rays and Gears enthralled a crowd of nearly 100 on Saturday, when the bands converged on an intimate Tuscaloosa house show.
Photo courtesy of Connor Todd

ACTheatre debuts satirical ‘Urinetown’

Connor Todd | @ce_todd, Contributing Writer February 6, 2020
"Urinetown," a self-aware and grotesque musical satire, is coming to Tuscaloosa County. The Actor’s Charitable Theatre, a community theatre group located in Northport, will premiere the musical on Feb. 6.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

The Splash Page: Embracing DC Comics in “Wonder Woman #750”

Samuel G. Reece | @_samreece, Contributing Writer February 5, 2020

I’ve never been the biggest Wonder Woman fan. There are moments I’ve loved, and I’m particularly attached to Lynda Carter’s performance in the ‘70s TV series, but I can’t say I follow “Wonder...

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Music Column: Selena Gomez gets personal on “Rare”

Sophia Surrett, Contributing Writer February 4, 2020

As a part of American culture since her debut on “Barney and Friends” in 2002, Selena Gomez has grown up in front of us, and she has been an inspiration all the way. Her personal songwriting and tabloid...