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CULTURE

Young Alabamians’ compete for mock government roles, scholarships

Young Alabamians’ compete for mock government roles, scholarships

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer July 3, 2019
The University of Alabama has a unique opportunity to recruit motivated, hard-working young Alabama women through hosting the American Legion Auxiliary's Alabama Girls State, a week-long mock government program for high-performing high-schoolers possessing leadership qualities.
Roadside signs maintain old south stigmas

Roadside signs maintain old south stigmas

Joseph Daniel, Contributing Writer July 2, 2019
“Go to church or the Devil will get you” has been a roadside sign for over 30 years.  Former UA students and residents of the area said the landmark could perpetuate antiquated ways of thinking.
OPINION: Politics as culture – what the Democratic debates mean for the future of news vs. entertainment

OPINION: Politics as culture – what the Democratic debates mean for the future of news vs. entertainment

Samuel Reece, Contributing Writer July 2, 2019

Eighteen million people watched the two-night 2019 Democratic primary debates, the highest ratings of any Democratic primary debate ever. To put that in perspective, “America’s Got Talent” was the...

Druid City Pride celebrates Equality on the River

Druid City Pride celebrates Equality on the River

Katie Sumera, Contributing Writer June 26, 2019
Equality on the River was an important event where members of the LGBTQ community could come together in comradery and meet new people.
The Splash Page: “Dark Phoenix” is a dull, disappointing dud

The Splash Page: “Dark Phoenix” is a dull, disappointing dud

Samuel Reece, Contributing Writer June 22, 2019

“Dark Phoenix,” the latest film in 20th Century Fox’s long-running X-Men franchise, is not worth seeing. I’m not sure it is even really worth talking about, even as a cautionary tale or a case...

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10 Year Column: “Glee” hit most of the right notes

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Assistant Culture Editor June 21, 2019
The show that single-handedly ruined the final scene of “The Sopranos” was often hit-or-miss, but its soap-operatic plotlines and bubblegum pop covers wormed their way into America’s heart.
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Michele Coley empowers the next generation of business owners

Olivia Davis, Contributing Writer June 20, 2019
Michele Coley, owner of a Tuscaloosa Allstate agency, shows that “finding your voice” in the chaotic business world can be the key to success
Exhibit showcases the history of Alabama

Exhibit showcases the history of Alabama

Kinsley Centers, Contributing Writer June 13, 2019

Alabama’s bicentennial celebration continues as the exhibit Of This Goodly Land shows the history of the state at the Gayle Gorgas Library here on campus. The exhibit is displayed in the Pearce foyers...

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The Birth and Death of Superman: “Doomsday Clock,” hope and a visit to Cleveland

Samuel G. Reece, Contributing Writer June 11, 2019
The Cleveland home of Superman’s co-creator, and a new issue of DC Comics’ “Doomsday Clock,” reveals the hope that the Man of Steel inspires.
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‘Rocketman’ succeeds where ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ failed

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Assistant Culture Editor June 10, 2019
Dexter Fletcher dives headfirst into camp for his delightfully overindulgent Elton John jukebox bio-musical.
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Civil rights history organization opens trail

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter April 25, 2019
Guidebooks are now available for the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History Trail, which leads walkers to 18 stops around the downtown area. The Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History Task Force has developed the trail and informational pamphlets.
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Culture Year in Review

April 25, 2019

University offers community support after shooting Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter Nearly a month after the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, Jewish students and UA faculty reflect on...