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Quilters guild honors longtime Kentuck artist

Desi Gillespie, Staff Writer January 14, 2019
A cloudy morning in downtown Tuscaloosa saw the unveiling of Hallie O’Kelley’s quilt, “October Glory.” The display was funded by the West Alabama Quilters Guild to honor O’Kelley’s lifelong contributions to the art form.
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Out-of-the-box movies are back at the Bama

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter January 10, 2019
Tuscaloosa’s Bama Theatre welcomes back two film series this spring, preparing students and residents for Oscars season and their Shakespeare final.
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Spring offers fresh start for weekend activities

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter January 10, 2019
Monday’s tragic ending to a great season marked the final pre-planned weekend of the school year. This semester, with some struggling to fill the football-shaped void in their hearts, students are on the lookout for affordable social activities.
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GALLERY: Stress Free Daze – Ugly Sweater Party

December 6, 2018
University Programs' Stress Free Daze took a new form on Dec. 5, encouraging students to dress in ugly holiday sweaters. Visitors had the opportunity to decorate sweaters and ornaments, and make candles and snowglobes. A DJ, giant chess and gingerbread cookies were other highlights.
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GALLERY: Tide Talks 2018

December 6, 2018
Tide Talks, held on Nov. 30, showcased four student speakers – Sam Raburn, Kayleigh Meighan, Ilham Ali, and Samuel Shallenberger. Each student shared a "revolutionary idea" that was impacted by their experiences on campus.
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Tinsel Trail becomes a Tuscaloosa tradition

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter December 6, 2018
The Tinsel Trail continues its tradition of lining the path to Tuscaloosa’s River Market and Amphitheater this season. Started as a fundraiser for Tuscaloosa’s One Place, the festive walkway of creatively decorated Christmas trees will be free for visitors to enjoy until it closes on Jan. 13.
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Holiday traditions connect campus, heritage

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter December 6, 2018
A menorah sits proudly at the Ferguson Student Center, and a Christmas tree has sprouted up at Gorgas Library, but for many students, the real holiday celebration won’t begin until they are reunited with their families.
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Classes promote communal ways to work out

Kendal Aldridge, Contributing Writer December 6, 2018
Group Exercise classes give students the ability to learn different workout routines for no additional fee. Class types range from Aerobic to Zumba and can last anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour.
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‘Maisel’ is home for the holidays

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter December 5, 2018
Following critical acclaim, television’s favorite comedian, Midge Maisel, returns to Amazon Video on December 5.
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Music Column: ‘Young Sick Camellia’ explores new themes

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018
The sound of “Young Sick Camellia” marks a departure from the band’s first two releases, “Half the City” and “Sea of Noise.” The former was produced by Ben Tanner, touring keyboardist for the Alabama Shakes.
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Service group turns newsstands into libraries

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018
On the morning of Dec. 1, students gathered behind Nott Hall to paint small neighborhood libraries. Several of these libraries have already been installed at Holt Elementary. These small book stands were created for the encouragement of literacy in the Tuscaloosa area.
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Nonprofits provide basics this holiday season

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018
As the semester wraps up, the holiday season of generosity is beginning in Tuscaloosa.