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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!
Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com

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.
Photo Courtesy of The University of Alabama Museums

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.
Photo Courtesy of Southern Exposure Photography

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.
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European folk jazz is the product of cultural exchange

Desi Gillespie, Staff Writer February 8, 2019
A widely unknown genre, European folk jazz has a rich history. Created through the fusion of classic American jazz and the Romani folk music of central Europe, the genre has produced some of the most skilled instrumentalists of all time.
Photo Courtesy of Blake Snawder

Sundance trip provides inside look at film industry

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter February 7, 2019
Each year, UA professor Kristen Warner takes a group of students to the world-famous Sundance Film Festival. A viable networking opportunity, the trip provides film majors a greater awareness of their industry.
Student-run festival celebrates film, creators

Student-run festival celebrates film, creators

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter February 7, 2019
The Black Warrior Film Festival returns in March, and its co-directors can hardly wait. Several students experienced in event production discuss what it takes to host a large-scale event.
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10 Year Column: When vegetables owned the pop chart

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline,  Staff Reporter February 6, 2019
The Black Eyed Peas won’t be winning any awards for most-improved anytime soon, but when their #10YearChallenge looks this good, maybe they don’t have to.
Photo courtesy of Nik Layman

Remembrance runway: Holocaust victim’s sketches inspire designs

Kinsley Centers, Contributing Writer February 4, 2019
Nine UA students were chosen to recreate the clothing sketches of Holocaust victim Hedy Strnad.  “Stitching History From the Holocaust” is on display at the Abroms Engel Institute for the Visual Arts until March 16.
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Artists celebrate start of Black History Month

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter February 4, 2019
The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center hosted February’s First Friday. This month’s event focused on the contributions of African-American artists in theater, visual arts and music.