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The Splash Page: Spider-Man has left the Marvel Universe

Samuel G. Reece | @_samreece, Staff Columnist September 6, 2019
The fact of the matter is, Spider-Man might as well be gone for good, and not because the story was ready to let him go. 
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LOVER: Taylor Swift triumphs on these five tracks

Jake Stevens, Contributing Writer September 5, 2019
Here are my top five tracks from the new album, and some insight as to why they’re my favorites. 
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Cat fantastic: “CATS” premieres at Bama Theatre

Kyle Ashley, Contributing Writer September 5, 2019
Jellicle Cats are storming Tuscaloosa for this weekend only.
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Convenience services allowing students to save time, eat well

Jimmy Conroy, Contributing Writer September 5, 2019
University of Alabama students rely on convenience services this fall as they try to keep their school-life balance.
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Dispatches From Abroad: Exploring tourism in Singapore

Ben Lasseter, Contributing Writer September 2, 2019
From the perspective of a traveler wanting to accomplish much in a short time, this city, which doubles as its own country, offers sightseeing and experience quintessence.
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The New York Times never asked my opinion: Reviewing bestseller “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”

Jenna Minser, Contributing Writer September 2, 2019
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine follows Ms. Eleanor Oliphant, a 30-year-old woman living in Glasgow, Scotland, and doing administrative work for a local graphic design firm. Eleanor is, to put it frankly, weird.
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What Carly Rae Jepsen’s new album proves she gets right about pop

Samuel G. Reece | @_samreece, Contributing Writer September 1, 2019
“Dedicated” is an album that couldn’t be made in any year but 2019. It has a big, techno-beat driven sound, shaped very explicitly in an editing booth.
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Dorm-dwellers and renters escape into HGTV

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Assistant Culture Editor August 29, 2019
Walk-in closets, hardwood floors and granite countertops—these staples of as-seen-on-TV dream homes are a far cry from the concrete blocks and icy tile floors of a dorm room.
Java City serves upgraded security system, design

Java City serves upgraded security system, design

Grace Schepis, Contributing Writer August 29, 2019
While there are numerous places around Tuscaloosa to pick up the commodity, the convenience of Java City Coffee in the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library makes it one of the most popular spots on campus. 
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Druid City Music Festival shines through weather

Joseph Daniel, Contributing Writer August 26, 2019
The inaugural Druid City Music Festival (DCMF) escaped from Mother Nature’s test this weekend in downtown Tuscaloosa as music enthusiasts came together to enjoy.
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Chasing ‘Choir Boy:’ off-Broadway show gives a voice to black, queer males

Meghan Mitchell, Culture Editor August 26, 2019
An impressively pitch-black, silent theatre provided a blank canvas for the stage lights to give way to our hero, Pharus Young, singing an a cappella song at Charles R. Drew Preparatory School’s commencement ceremony.
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21st annual Sidewalk fest is filled with UA filmmakers

Kyle Ashley, Contributing Writer August 26, 2019
Heavy rain didn’t stop moviegoers, film buffs and novices alike from showing up in droves to the annual Sidewalk Film Festival that took place this weekend in Birmingham.