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CULTURE

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Dancing lights celebrate Native American culture

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter November 14, 2018
Now on display at the Birmingham Museum of Art, “Waterline” creates dazzling images along the walls as a reflection of the artist’s roots.
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GALLERY: Diwali – Indian Festival of Lights

November 12, 2018
The International Students Association, South Asian Culture Club and Honors College Assembly hosted Diwali – Indian Festival of Lights on Sunday, Nov. 11. The event offered Indian cultural experiences, and included Indian food, Henna tattoos and dance performances among other activities.
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Caffeine competition creates ties to community

Megan Friend, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
Monarch Espresso Bar hosted the Battle of the Baristas this week, yielding the biggest turnout in the event’s four-year history. Winner of the competition, Caitlin Giles, said there’s meaning behind the coffee, which is how she got her inspiration for the winning drink.
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Typewriter exhibit showcases writers’ tools

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter November 12, 2018
The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is hosting the “Alabama Types: Poets, Playwrights & Storytellers” exhibit through the month of November. Several events supplemented the experience, most notably a staged reading of Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
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GALLERY: Crimson Kitchen Cooking class

November 11, 2018
The Crimson Kitchen Cooking class was created by Bama Dining to help students learn to make some of their favorite dishes. Classes usually include a three course meal, including an entree and sides.
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Food Review: Bistro Two Eighteen brings French cuisine to Birmingham

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter November 9, 2018
If you were just walking down 20th St. N. in Birmingham, you might miss Bistro Two Eighteen, a French-inspired restaurant opened in 2011 by Chef Tom Saab.
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Classic story mirrors present-day feminism

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter November 8, 2018
The leading ladies of the UA production of “Little Women” agree the show still has a lot to give to modern audiences. The show runs through Sunday at the Allen Bales Theatre, and tickets are $10 for students.
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Best fall hiking spots in Tuscaloosa

Jared Ferguson, Contributing Writer November 7, 2018
Lake Lurleen, located a little over 8 miles from downtown Tuscaloosa, offers a hiking trip for those who prefer extensive trails.
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UA Crossroads honors Native American heritage

Desi Gillespie, Staff Reporter November 5, 2018
The organization will be supporting several events to encourage awareness of Native Americans' past and engagement with the culture's present for Native American Heritage Month.
Photo courtesy of Miranda Wisell

Drug culture popular among music festivals

Megan Friend, contributing writer November 5, 2018
Festivals like Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans aren’t just places to hear music or stick sparkles on your face – they also serve as environments to experiment with drugs.
Kenya Buchanan examines her collection of original clothing backstage at Magic City Fashion Week. CW/ Joe Will Field

Alumni contribute to second annual Magic City Fashion Week

Kendal Aldridge, Contributing Writer November 1, 2018
UA alumna Kenya Buchanan and Derek DeAndre continue to create a fashion community in Birmingham with their involvement in the second annual Magic City Fashion Week. They showed pieces from their collections featuring original designs.
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“Othello” staged reading comes together like magic

Leah Goggins | @leahisonline, Staff Reporter October 30, 2018
With only a couple weeks to rehearse and one night in the spotlight, UA students and Tuscaloosa community members came together for a staged reading of “Othello.” The performance drew record attendance for the group.