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Series Review: Why “The Good Place” is the best sitcom on TV

Samuel Reece, Contributing Writer February 1, 2019
We remember sitcoms by their setup. You can tune into any episode of “Parks and Rec” or “The Simpsons” or “Seinfeld” and know what the deal is, regardless of whatever storylines are winding their way through the show at the time.
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Dogs provide assistance for stressful college life

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter January 31, 2019
Humans and dogs have had an intertwined story throughout history. Now students continue to seek help, physically and emotionally, from our canine companions.
CW/ Kallie Chabla

English majors find freedom in online publishing

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter January 31, 2019
Whether in middle school, high school or college, students who love to write need a place to cut their teeth. For many, that place is just a few clicks away.
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Comic Review: Buffy is back, and that’s a good thing

Samuel Reece, Contributing Writer January 30, 2019
2018 was a banner year for the comeback. “24” came back. “Murphy Brown” came back. “Lost in Space” and “Muppet Babies” and “Charmed” and “Roswell”  and “Twin Peaks” all came back.
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Netflix’s hidden gems bring back nostalgia

Megan Friend, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019
When it comes time to choose what to watch on Netflix, sometimes the most entertaining options can be found by digging a little further than the home page and returning to favorites from the past.  
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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.
CW/ Hannah Saad

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.