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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...

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From The Library: “The Wives” twists with every page

Jenna Minser, Contributing Writer February 4, 2020
From The Library is a regular column reviewing New York Times Best Sellers. 
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Cultural Collateral exhibit serves every student on campus

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter February 3, 2020
The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art recently opened its newest exhibition, Cultural Collateral. The exhibit features artworks from the University’s permanent collection and is available for viewing through Feb. 14.
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Local advocates bring awareness to human trafficking

Kari Anne Fowler | @kafowler18, Contributing Writer February 2, 2020
As January, Human Trafficking Prevention Month, comes to a close, UA students are advocating for human trafficking awareness. Since a major trafficking highway is in Tuscaloosa’s backyard, it’s important for students to stay informed and know how to recognize the signs.
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The XXXI to host She Leads Conference

Kinsley Centers | @kinsleycenters, Staff Reporter January 30, 2020
The XXXI will host the She Leads Women’s Lifestyle and Leadership Conference on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5:31 to 8:31 p.m. in Russell Hall. Those who attend will hear from keynote speakers who will give advice and share their experiences in the workplace.  
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Mitchell Tenpenny wows Tuscaloosa crowd

Annabelle Blomeley, Staff Reporter January 30, 2020
Druid City Music Hall hosted country singer Mitchell Tenpenny last Saturday night to a sold-out crowd. After the opening band, Seaforth, finished playing, Tenpenny performed his biggest hits to an energetic Tuscaloosa audience.
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The Splash Page: The State of Star Wars

Samuel G. Reece | @_samreece, Contributing Writer January 28, 2020

Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, my fellow Americans: let me begin by taking a look backwards. Over the last 43 years, we’ve been through a lot - the destruction of Alderaan,...