Craig Wedderspoon’s sculpture, “Fast,” demanded 10,000 two-inch aluminum squares and almost 800 hours of work. Before April 27’s storms, the 3-D metal quilt rested in the yard of another art professor,...
Picture this: 5:30 a.m. workouts full of grueling cardio and weight circuits, a full schedule of classes, practice at 6:30 p.m. and a myriad of basketball and football games, alumni banquets — not to...
Once in a while, a musician passing through town leaves an impression, turning an audience member’s one night of listening into a following, potentially spanning months or even years. An artist new to...
The James Beard Foundation — the national authority on all things culinary — recently announced their awards’ finalists for 2012. The state of Alabama was well represented on the list, garnering...
Maybe it’s difficult for most college students to wrap their minds around reportorial dance. After all, “ballotte,” “arabesque,” and “pirouette” are not often at the tips of their tongues....
Students, and perhaps most adults, would be hard pressed to name a blues artist who is alive today. That’s a shame for Alabamians, who are surrounded by the genre’s history. Luckily, a few local art...
Recently, the James Beard Foundation – a culinary organization analogous to the Academy of Cinema – announced its award semifinalists. The Alabama Tourism Department already dubbed 2012 the “Year...
Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s a painting, a sentence or a day’s right feelings. But for Monique Fields, it’s something much more personal. Fields, a professor of journalism at...
In his State of the Union address two weeks ago, President Obama discussed issues on every college student’s mind: the rise of tuition costs and interest rates on student loans. “Student loan debt...
Students, especially those in small college towns, have great dreams. Their futures lie before them, the possibilities bounded only by their imaginations. Skeptical parents typically hold their breath,...
Exploring Alabama’s restaurant scene probably isn’t among the priorities of most college students. After all, dining out doesn’t often go hand-in-hand with frugality. But food fanatics on a budget...
Bar Scene: Frenchmen Street (Seventh Ward, a mile from the French Quarter) Sometimes known as the Bourbon Street for locals, Frenchmen offers cheaper drinks and better live music than its touristy counterpart. ...
As December’s season of giving draws closer and closer, parents in the Tuscaloosa community want to ensure their children’s happiness. Typically, this calls for toys, chocolates and Christmas trees....
Members of the Tuscaloosa community are surrounded by history. But in our day-to-day activities, we tend to take that history for granted or, more often, ignore it. That’s about to change. On Saturday,...
Amber Jones, a senior majoring in studio art, cherishes her southern perspective, and she doesn’t hesitate to incorporate it into her art. Since Monday, her southern-inspired artwork has been on display...
Halloween has changed since University of Alabama students were in elementary school. Bobbing for apples and trading collected candies are activities of the past, replaced by standing over kegs and...
Every year “American Style” magazine names its top 10 fairs and festivals associated with American crafts. Festivals mentioned come from all over the country, from New Hampshire to Texas. But one is...
The University of Alabama is home to many recreational climbers. Some venture to the Rec to hone their skills on the indoor rock wall. Others wait for the Outdoor Recreation program to offer their once-a-semester...
Jamie Cicatiello returned to Tuscaloosa, her hometown, with a dream. With a desire to hoist local artists up by their paint-splattered slacks, she wanted to provide a venue for their works. Her dream was...
This week more than 100,000 people will unite to judge recent works of filmmakers from around the world. Audiences will gather in more than 200 cities, linking six continents as they cast their votes....
Most people think of hip-hop in a limited number of ways. Maybe the typical image includes a solo singer or rapper, spitting and scatting lyrics through brass teeth over a prerecorded drum beat. But Kadesh...
Sportsmanship is often forgotten during football game weekends, but not when Alabama plays Penn State. This weekend, Tide fans making the haul to Pennsylvania will be greeted by the PRIDE Penn State Sportsmanship...
On fall Saturdays they stand in the tunnel with their teammates. The steady roar of 100,000 eager voices quickens their hearts and churns their stomachs. One last glance over equipment and uniforms. One...
The city of Tuscaloosa could host its largest musical concert to date. The tunes won’t reverberate from the community’s new amphitheater that boasts a capacity of 7,500 this Friday. Instead, a potential...
As artistic high school students enter college, dreams are often cast aside. The social pressures of a narrowing job market lure vocalists to business while pianists flock to pre-dental. But a Tuscaloosa...
When we last left Brian Alexander, who made Tuscaloosa his first stop in a cross-country road trip, he was storming out of T-Town en route to the Northeast. After a 900-mile haul, Brian and his friend,...
At some point, most of us desire to hop in our cars with a purpose. We step on the gas, on a mission, visualizing destinations in the forms of places and good friends. Brian Alexander, a friend to University...
When students need inspiration, they can get their creative fix by visiting the Alabama Art Kitchen, taking the Arts of Tuscaloosa course, or simply connecting with a talented peer. But sometimes a little...
The following piece is satirical in nature and not meant to be taken seriously. In case you couldn't figure that out. The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater will start things off with the Avett Brothers tonight...
Last semester, the Canterbury Chapel Student Organization hosted “God and Grits,” an interfaith dinner and discussion. More than 40 people used the opportunity to voice their beliefs without fear of...
Today, there’s an app for everything. With the poke of a touch screen, many smartphone owners have an immediate means of tracking their checking accounts, cheating at The Houndstooth’s trivia nights,...
This Sunday began like any other end to a weekend. I stumbled out of bed, immediately regretting a few of Saturday’s decisions while contemplating Sunday’s usual means of procrastination. Typically,...
Master of Fine Arts students constantly search for sources of inspiration. Whether by visiting faraway places or walking out the back door to Marr’s Spring, they leave the classroom hunting for the next...
Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m., Cecil S. Giscombe will give the University community a taste of a lost art — poetry — with a reading of his own work in 205 Smith Hall. Giscombe is the latest featured writer...
Over the past few years, the number of bars that allow bands to play only their own original music has diminished. Local bands that play only originals, such as Glibella, believe bars should be more accommodating...
Reed Watson, president and founder of the Hackberry Recording Company, said he thinks there’s something special in Lena Dice, his newest signee. Dice, a freshman majoring in music at Shelton State Community...
David Allgood, manager of the Bama Theatre, said he has been looking for ways to increase the student audience at his venue. Last week, the Bama hosted Old Crow Medicine Show and experienced a surge of...
The Bama Theatre caters its services to many different groups in Tuscaloosa, and tonight at 8, Old Crow Medicine Show will headline. Nashville-based band Old Crow Medicine Show is an American roots band...
Young people in the South listen to contemporary radio hits just like all young Americans. But for people in New York, the sounds of Jay-Z, Nas, Biggie and many other well-known artists are regional delights....
During their college careers, most students probably never directly donate to charity. After all, tuition, food and other expenses can drain precious dollars quickly, leaving little to contribute to worthy...
Faith can be a difficult topic to discuss. Parents teach their children not to tread toward religion in conversation, especially with people who are just casual acquaintances. Easing the tensions with...
The University of Alabama is home to two prominent literary magazines, Marr’s Field Journal and the Black Warrior Review, neither of which is a publication of the University’s English department. Instead,...
Giving to charity is a rewarding process. After all, most people can agree that knowing your dollar is changing lives is a good feeling. But giving that dollar isn’t always fun. In fact, sometimes it...
The average person has blind spots that are products of the prejudices and popular ideas during their lives. Some try to catch a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface, but few succeed. William Bradford...
People come to college to get a good education and prepare themselves for later life. Typically, the goal is to eventually find a meaningful, well-paying job. But for many male students, there’s also...
Many college students have a hard time expressing themselves. As high school becomes a thing of the past, opportunities for outlets like choir practices, piano recitals and band rehearsals stay packed...
The University knows a little something about collegiate records. Citing football, 22 Southeastern Conference Championships and 57 bowl appearances have solidified the University’s status as a decorated...
Should Alabamians be jealous of Egyptians? Archaeology buffs might say yes. After all, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing, is in their backyard....
Most students have heard of the blues, but haven’t really listened to them. They may know the names of a few blues legends, like Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, but they’d be hard pressed to name...
Last year, “Moviemaker” magazine named the “top 25 coolest film festivals.” Venues mentioned came from all over the world, from New York to Switzerland. But one of those festivals occurs each year...
Honors College students have a lot on their plates. They struggle with a rigorous schedule of tests, homework and extracurricular activities. They often also struggle with a certain kind of social isolation...
When hip-hop is brought into conversation in Alabama, people typically cite familiar names, like The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Wayne, NAS, Mos Def and Snoop Dogg. But Alabamians are unfamiliar with the...
Humans have been making pottery for thousands of years. The products serve practical and artistic purposes — and sometimes both. The pottery process itself has been celebrated in other works of art such...
Most University of Alabama students see their football coach, Nick Saban, in two settings – both on Saturdays in the fall. He could be standing at a podium, ready to shoot down the next reporter who...
