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UA League of Legends teams vie for victory

UA League of Legends teams vie for victory

Aaron Bonner November 2, 2015

Five champions are running through the jungle with a simple objective: destroy the enemy’s base. While fighting their way through hordes of foot soldiers, they come face-to-face with their true enemy,...

Spirit Halloween brings thrills and chills to Tuscaloosa

Spirit Halloween brings thrills and chills to Tuscaloosa

Aaron Bonner October 27, 2015

As you enter the door, a cheerful “Welcome to Spirit!” rings out, only to have you face off against displays of skeleton hordes wielding machetes, zombie children and even spooky ghosts to pick up...

Apple vs. PC: The Most Deep-Seated Collegiate Rivalry

Apple vs. PC: The Most Deep-Seated Collegiate Rivalry

Aaron Bonner October 15, 2015

Anywhere on campus, it’s typical to see multiple white cords plugged into outlets, with bright, white apples from devices glowing nearby. Even though thousands of students with Apple hardware, be it...

An action packed duo: UA students create comic book company

Aaron Bonner October 9, 2015

Heroes line the wall, striking poses, fighting off bad guys. Bright colors, vibrant storefronts and a pleasant atmosphere all provide a comforting space for comic book fans in Tuscaloosa. The town offers...

"Rick and Morty" parodies time and space

“Rick and Morty” parodies time and space

Aaron Bonner September 25, 2015

Cartoons are an incredible source of creativity, creating landscapes and situations that just aren’t possible with actors behind a camera. Though many consider cartoons to be just for kids, Justin Roiland...

Gaming culture alive and well in Tuscaloosa

Gaming culture alive and well in Tuscaloosa

Aaron Bonner September 22, 2015

It's not uncommon to find Matthew Davis sitting among a throng of 50 something students at Riverside with a board game among them or decks of cards or gaming consoles. As president of the University of...

Super Mario Maker lets users make their own gaming experiences

Super Mario Maker lets users make their own gaming experiences

Aaron Bonner September 18, 2015

Mario, a video game character players grew up with, has just turned 30 years old. Throughout the years, Mario has traveled through the Mushroom Kingdom, fought ghosts and baddies and even went to space....

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain offers freedom and choice

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain offers freedom and choice

Aaron Bonner September 9, 2015

“Kept ya waiting, huh?” This phrase has become synonymous with “Metal Gear Solid,” a series started in 1998 on the original PlayStation and that has had a great deal of time between releases. “Metal...

Are smart watches a smart decision?

Are smart watches a smart decision?

Aaron Bonner September 3, 2015

Watches once held appeal, with various ways to personalize and make them your own. While not feature-heavy, the watches served a simple purpose: to tell time. Then, came the rise of the smart phone, which...

Japanese student seeks to learn more about America's past

Japanese student seeks to learn more about America's past

Aaron Bonner August 31, 2015

By Aaron Bonner | Contributing Writer
Ryotaro Fushitani is an international student from Japan. He is a junior and seeks to learn more about America’s past while adjusting to a wildly different culture.Q....

Mobile Games offer twist on classic  formula

Mobile Games offer twist on classic formula

Aaron Bonner August 31, 2015

Many students spend their time before class: studying, reading ahead or just browsing social media. Gaming before class, however, feels like a treat, as it’s a smaller format than a console game with...

UA freshmen and seniors share perspectives

UA freshmen and seniors share perspectives

Aaron Bonner August 24, 2015

Each year, thousands of students leave the comfort of their family homes and strike out on their own for the first time. For the first 12 years of school, college holds an almost mythical reputation to...

Brazilian student finds home at the University of Alabama

Brazilian student finds home at the University of Alabama

Aaron Bonner August 24, 2015

Isabelle Moreira, an international student from Brazil, is a junior majoring in chemical engineering. To Isabelle, America is a place where she can further her education through new opportunities and learn...

Game Column

Aaron Bonner August 20, 2015

How do you determine when a game is worth your money?  Many use reviews or Let’s Players on YouTube to determine if the game is worth their time and hard earned cash today, but a few console generations...

Rare Replay includes classic games

Rare Replay includes classic games

Aaron Bonner July 28, 2015

The announcement trailer for Rare Replay, a collection of 30 classic games from developer Rare, invokes nostalgia for many video game players. “You never forget your first game. The more of them you...

“Her Story” puts players in role of detective

“Her Story” puts players in role of detective

Aaron Bonner July 22, 2015

When thinking of a video game, guns, swords and non-stop action usually come to mind. But, “Her Story” is a video game that fits a different set of themes. The independent game, created by Sam Barlow,...

Virtual Reality is Coming Soon

Virtual Reality is Coming Soon

Aaron Bonner July 1, 2015

In the mid-90s, Nintendo and many other console manufacturers looked for new ways to innovate on their current systems. With the Super Nintendo, a special chip was installed, named Mode 7, which attempted...