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Bright lights, big city: Tuscaloosa native becomes Nashville recording artist

Kinsley Centers, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019
UA student Tabitha Cooley started her music career when she was 12 years old, and recently almost a decade later, she released an EP at 21 years old. From performing locally to being streamed on all music platforms, Cooley is becoming a rising star in co
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Series Review: Everyone is watching ‘You’

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff reporter January 25, 2019
In Netflix’s latest addition to the streaming platform, Penn Badgley stars as an obsessive, criminal stalker striving to make his girlfriend’s world perfect in bizarre, troubling ways. Note: This article contains spoilers for ‘You.’
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Student parents adjust education to fit family needs

Meghan Mitchell, Assistant Culture Editor January 24, 2019
Being a parent is a full-time job, and student parents face the arduous balancing act of taking care of their child or children while completing their college education. Some solutions exist to further aid students who undertake both efforts.
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Interns weigh value of experience with financial needs

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter January 24, 2019
Internships, be they paid or unpaid, have become integral to a modern college education – but how feasible are they?
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Late-night shifts leave no rest for the responsible

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter January 24, 2019
Paying your way through school can force student workers to take late-night shifts at their jobs. Though irregular sleep schedules are known to harm productivity, financial stresses leave some with no choice.
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Fashion Column: Men’s winter fashion combines layering and simple styles

Desi Gillespie, Staff Writer January 22, 2019
As fashion has evolved through the years, it has become particularly difficult to “dress for success.” The kind of success we are looking for varies constantly, with each day bringing a new set of needs and expectations.
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Residents find their gym niche for the new year

Kinsley Centers, contributing writer January 18, 2019
Members and trainers speak out about gyms in Tuscaloosa they are involved in. Some hope they will be held more accountable for their New Year’s resolutions for not just this month, but the entire semester as they continue their journey to be the best versions of themselves.
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Restaurants adapt to demands of plant-based diets

Meghan Mitchell, Assistant Culture Editor January 17, 2019
Grabbing a quick bite to eat or enjoying a night out to dinner with friends is becoming increasingly accessible for UA vegans and vegetarians as local restaurants are increasingly providing plant-based options for their customers. Tuscaloosa favorites such as Chuy’s and Hooligans Restaurant offer vegan and vegetarian dishes.
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Decade-old band adapts to changing times

Irene Richardson, Culture Editor January 17, 2019
Bridget Kearney, Lake Street Dive’s standing bassist, sheds light on how the band has evolved to continue making music in an ever-changing climate.
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Movie Review: DC’s “Aquaman” is saved by the rule of cool

Samuel G. Reece, Contributing Writer January 15, 2019
It takes a lot to tell an interesting Aquaman story. I’m sure it's been done, but in all my time reading DC Comics, I’ve never quite found one.
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Five podcasts for the run-up to the presidential primaries

Samuel G. Reece, Contributing Writer January 15, 2019
Here are five podcasts to help you stay informed about what’s to come while you walk to class.
Variety show serves Deaf, hard-of-hearing audiences

Variety show serves Deaf, hard-of-hearing audiences

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter January 14, 2019
Clad in signature grey T-shirts and black pants, Sunshine 2.0 seems like any old theater troupe – but the four-person team integrates American Sign Language seamlessly into each performance.