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Dispatches From Abroad: University as a Buddhist Monk

Ben Lasseter, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2019
It brings me no shame to admit that I have struggled to get to some morning classes on time and in my best form. However, I would never complain about an 8 a.m. class to a monk in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Suan Dok Temple. There, a bell rings at 5 a.m. every morning.

Operation Iron Ruck sets rivalry aside

Kinsley Centers | @kinsleycenters, Staff Reporter • November 25, 2019
The three-day march from Bryant-Denny Stadium to Jordan-Hare Stadium will begin on  Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7 a.m. Operation Iron Ruck has the mission of bringing awareness to veteran suicide prevention. Participants will ruck 151 miles while carrying 22-pound rucksacks to signify the 22 veterans who take their lives every day.
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November writing workshops cultivate creative community in Morgan Hall

Tara Davenport | @tara_davenport, Contributing Writer • November 25, 2019
A month-long series of writing workshops hosted by the Student Writer’s Guild has created a new hub on campus for developing writers.  
CW / Sam Flowers

UA Theatre goes big for “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Annabelle Blomeley, Contributing Writer • November 21, 2019
This week, the UA Department of Theatre and Dance put on Oscar Wilde’s comedic play “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Set in the late-Victorian era, hilarity and chaos ensue when two men pretend to be a man named Ernest Worthing so they can romance two unsuspecting women.
CW / Hannah Saad

Bama fans camp out on ‘Gump Twitter’

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Assistant Culture Editor • November 21, 2019
Are you a bammer or a barner? Are you ride-or-die for the Tide? What tier Gump are you? On Gump Twitter, these questions are required for entry.
CW / Hannah Saad

UA employees learn the realities of active shootings

Grace Schepis | @GraceSchepisCW, Staff Reporter • November 20, 2019
From 1966 to 2016, 930 people have fallen victim to mass shootings. As firearm technology gets more deadly, response times by authorities get quicker, and media sensationalism grows, the training offered to students and employees has adapted to reflect the reality of these horrific events. 
CW / Kelsey Mullins

ASAP hosts Rudy Francisco for a night of poetry and expression

Jimmy Conroy | @jimC__, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2019
Francisco is best known for his appearances on The Jimmy Fallon Show and his willingness to address sensitive topics in his work.
CW / Grace Walraven

Tallent brings laughs to Black Warrior Brewing

Meghan Mitchell | @pomegranate_27, Culture Editor • November 18, 2019
Stand-up comedian Sam Tallent brought smiles and knee-slappers to the Black Warrior Brewing Company for a performance that will be used in his upcoming comedy special.  Tuscaloosa’s featured role in the live special will boost the city’s reputation in the comedy scene and provide opportunities for local talent. 
CW / Kinsley Centers

Bucket list book highlights Alabama attractions

Kinsley Centers | @kinsleycenters, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2019
Mary Johns Wilson has lived in Alabama for a decade. In her new book, “100 Things To Do In Alabama Before You Die,” she showcases some of the state’s must-see places. 
Photo courtesy of Taylor Ackerman

The charm of “The Pirates of Penzance” was in the details

Annabelle Blomeley, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2019
This week, the UA Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Pirates of Penzance.” The musical has been revamped from the original format to poke fun of campus culture at The University of Alabama with modern twists, lighthearted stereotypes and meticulous attention to detail.

‘Illegal People’ class hosts immigration panel for students

Brynna Mitchner | @BrynnaOfficial, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2019
Students in the Illegal People course hosted a discussion on Tuesday for students to gain insight on the immigration system, immigration detention and immigration policy in Alabama.
Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes.

The Splash Page: “Watchmen” is more than just a TV show

Samuel G. Reece | @_samreece, Contributing Writer • November 13, 2019
Damon Lindelof's new HBO adaptation of "Watchmen" remixes and modernizes the original graphic novel, trading cultural anxieties of the 1980s for a focus on race and policing that hits close to home.
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