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Comic Review: Utopia and “Secret Wars” in Marvelous X-Men #1

Samuel G. Reece, Contributing Writer February 20, 2019
Periodically, everything in comics changes. Reality gets rewritten, continuity erased.
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10 Year Column: ‘The L Word’ is back, and there’s gonna be trouble

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter February 19, 2019
One of the 2000s’ most progressive television shows plans to make a comeback ten years after its finale--but will it correct it’s most glaring mistakes?
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Movie Review: Happy Death Day 2U sets new standards on camp appeal

Jared Ferguson, Contributing Writer February 19, 2019
The blending of the horror and comedy genres can be a polarizing experiment in that the product can either be a self-aware classic like “Scream” or an incredible refuge in absurdity like “Happy Death 2U.”
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Black dancers excluded by limited costume options

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter February 18, 2019
It can be difficult enough for a child to settle into a new dance class or company – but a lack of diversity in clothing choices makes it even harder.
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Ancient Greek show continues to intrigue viewers

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter February 18, 2019
Over 2,400 years ago, Euripides’ “Bakkhai” premiered posthumously at the City Dionysia Festival. The play won first place in the tragedies competition, and it has been immortalized in drama ever since.
Movie Review: Lego Movie 2 teaches the value of collaboration

Movie Review: Lego Movie 2 teaches the value of collaboration

Jared Ferguson, Contributing Writer February 15, 2019
In 2014, “The Lego Movie” was released to much acclaim by the masses for its humor and emphasis on individuality in society.
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Daters keep up with Valentine’s Day etiquette

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter February 14, 2019
Though most would consider it to be an old-fashioned idea, etiquette adapts to changing social norms, according to Emily Post certified trainer Gina Johnson. Students also discuss their working ideas of etiquette and how they avoid potential issues on their first few dates.
Artist discusses inspiration for local piece

Artist discusses inspiration for local piece

Jared Ferguson, Contributing Writer February 13, 2019
Art is a phenomenon that draws in numerous people from all walks of life, and recently, a new piece was added to Snow Hinton Park.
Comic Review: Top five superhero couples

Comic Review: Top five superhero couples

Samuel G. Reece, Contributing Writer February 13, 2019
There is nothing more romantic than saving the world together. The action! The adventure! The quips!
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Music Column: Women strike back at the Grammys

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter February 12, 2019
Soon-to-be retired Recording Academy President Neil Portnow told women to “step up” last year—so this year, they didn’t leave room for Portnow to say a word.
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Elementary schoolers take center stage at UA gallery

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter February 11, 2019
One UA art gallery has been taking local elementary school students under its wing since 2014. Its February display celebrates the Harlem Renaissance just in time for Black History Month.
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Making history: Miss University of Alabama crowns first black queen

Kinsley Centers, Contributing Writer February 11, 2019
Tiara Pennington shares her story as the first African-American to be crowned as Miss University of Alabama. Pennington reflects on what the title holds for her and the importance of celebrating Black History Month.