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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.
CW/ Kallie Chablas

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.
CW/ Joseph Field

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.
CW/ Joseph Field

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.
CW/ Joseph Field

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.
CW/ Joe Will Field

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.
CW/ Joe Will Field

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.
CW/ Austin Bigoney

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.