With graduation approaching, the pressure for seniors to land jobs is growing every day. The Huffington Post reported in May 2013 that only 27 percent of graduates acquire jobs related to their majors....

Andrea Mun?oz needed to renew her license during her sophomore year of college, so she had to get downtown. Since Mun?oz does not have a car, she walked from Regions Bank on campus adjacent to Mary Burke...

When Maci Arms took a social dance class through the kinesiology department, she had no idea where it would lead. Two years later, Arms just won the Argentine Tango competition with her partner, Jeremy...

With tax season coming to a close, students may find themselves with extra cash burning in their pockets. While most part-time jobs might not produce a high return on taxes, students could be faced with...

When Jen Stephenson first read lines for UA Opera Theatre’s performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Consul,” she cried. The emotional 1950s opera, set in the mid-20th century in an unnamed totalitarian...

Flying is in Jonathan Henley’s blood – both his grandfather and father were pilots. His father is a part of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, a team that does airshows all over North America. But when...

On Saturday evening, the Tuscaloosa community will don its boots and hats in attendance of Tuscaloosa’s 21st Bal Masque, or masked ball. The ball is part of a traditional Mardi Gras celebration and is...

When Travis Railsback of the University of Alabama Career Center looks at the list of cities where UA grads are moving, he has trouble finding much of a trend. “They are going everywhere,” he said....

With tuition costs rising every year, it is no surprise the percentage of students attending school part-time is rising as well. At The University of Alabama, 15 percent of the 2013 student population...

The primary concern for the majority of college students in the United States is no longer social or academic, according to Time.com. In a July 2012 article, Time writer Dan Kadlec said students were “more...

Betsy Price locks herself in a room with her computer and her research. She is listening to composer Jack Trammell and has turned her Internet off. She reads some of the research she has saved through...

Contestants will line up at the starting line of the Warrior Dash, ready to take off toward the first obstacle, the Giant Cliffhanger. Using the rope, contestants will heave themselves over the inclined...

The Southern Letterpress sits nestled between Anders Hardware and Faucett’s Ladies Clothing in downtown Northport. The studio resembles a long, narrow hallway more than a shop and stands with its door...

While many students take classes such as introduction to listening and introduction to theatre in order to fulfill the fine arts requirement at The University of Alabama, some may not realize the lesson...

Employers are not just looking for workers who can sell their products or ideologies; they want employees who can sell themselves. Personal branding is becoming increasingly important in the job market,...

Joel Bray walks around barefoot in the sandy soil of Shining Light Garden in Vero Beach, Fla., as he explains to a group of about 20 students from The University of Alabama how to properly harvest an onion....

Joseph Alessi, the New York Philharmonic’s principal trombonist, will be coming to the University for a nine-day seminar July 27 through August 3. The seminar began in 1999 and is held bi-annually in...

They answer phones, run errands, make copies, enter data and occasionally pick up coffee. They energetically follow their supervisors around the office and often do the mundane tasks that their bosses...

David Bowie described Bob Dylan’s voice as “sand and glue.” Eric Clapton described him as “sounding like he lived all the songs he sang.” How his critics, fans and contemporaries choose to...

Jen Patterson scribbled a short note on a piece of paper, stuck it on her windshield and hurried to her TCF 112 class. The note read, “Having a bad day. Please be kind, oh gracious UA employee!”...

Hundreds of people packed into a bar dancing and drinking may not be anything new to the Tuscaloosa bar 4th & 23rd, but throw in gallons of paint, and it becomes an innovative experience. That was the...

University of Alabama graduates Frank Thagard and Robin Rains have put their telecommunication and film degrees into action with their new biweekly television show, “Tuscaloosa Monorail.” “Tuscaloosa...

After three years of construction, a new cultural arts center will be opening in August 2013 to bring local arts together in Tuscaloosa. Kevin Ledgewood, publicist for The Arts Council, said The Dinah...

Last year, The University of Alabama sent more than 1,000 students on study abroad programs around the world. Some of those students went on adventures for only the summer, some for a semester and some...

“Number two, number two,” cried a waiter in a crowded barbecue restaurant on 12th South Avenue in Nashville, Tenn. Adam Naylor, a recent UA graduate, talked loudly over the oldies rock music playing...

One memory sticks out to Margie Thompson from her time volunteering with Hospice of the Valley in Decatur, Ala., –carrying bucket after bucket of blood from a hospice patient’s bedside. In a bright,...

For Carroline Shines, blues music is life. “It breathes and tells us a story,” Shines said. “It’s the weird things that go on in life and both the good and the bad. It tells us the amazing story...

Students and community members grabbing a bite to eat downtown can also stop by Harrison Galleries on University Boulevard afterward to see Virginia Eckinger and Mark Robert Barry’s art exhibition, A...

The University of Alabama offers several different options for studying abroad spanning from a few weeks up to a full school year, but deciding which option fits a student best and making the right choice...

On a sunny December Sunday, just a little off the beaten path in Northport, Ala., around 30 artists, collectors and vintage aficionados gathered under a small pavilion to sell their wares and bring a little...

Kristy Randle stepped out of bed at five in the morning and found herself standing in about a foot of water. Panicked, Randle woke up her husband, and they quickly set to work, bailing water with 16-ounce...

The revolutionary artistic movements of the 1970s were not lost on The University of Alabama’s campus. In the mid 70s, a group of UA students gathered together to make improvisational and avant-garde...

Michaela Sanderson grew up in a house with no water and very little food but plenty of mold and roaches. When she was 8 years old, her 16-year-old sister and mother figure passed away. When she was 11...

Emily Baxter is proud to be the daughter of a United States Army soldier. It is evident upon meeting her that she loves her father, who is currently serving overseas in Afghanistan. “Not a lot of people...

The Critical Languages Center is showing a foreign movie every night, Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 241 of B.B. Comer to promote diversity and interest in culture and language among...

A new site that works like a dating site but is strictly for friendships is growing in popularity among adults, though students are wary of its relevance to them. FriendMatch is a new online service dedicated...

The University of Alabama art and art history departments opened their fall graduate student studio art exhibition in the beginning of October. The exhibit, called “You Can’t Hold Water,” is located...

By Alexandra Ellsworth Staff Reporter ^ With football season now steadily underway, Saturdays in Tuscaloosa are not lacking excitement. A Saturday when Alabama’s Crimson Tide is playing at home could...

Young girls can look up to a number of successful women in today’s society - elected officials, athletes and some celebrities - but many times, these women remain inaccessible due to their fame. For...

With the job market becoming increasingly competitive, graduate school is becoming a greater requirement to enter the workforce. Many professors and advisors agree that the decision to postpone graduate...

If starting fresh at a new school is no easy task, then transferring after everyone else has already adjusted can be even harder. “I feel like I am a freshman all over again,” Jasmine Mayes, a junior...

By Alexandra Ellsworth Staff Reporter Ladies will be taking the stage for performances this Saturday at the third annual Johnny Shines Blues Festival. Carroline Shines, daughter of the late Johnny Shines...

A new clothing and shoe store exclusive to Alabama has come to downtown Tuscaloosa. The Pants Store opened April 5 and hopes to fill a void in Tuscaloosa’s clothing market. “I was a student at the...

University of Alabama students are bringing a dance party to campus for the first time. The Dance Marathon is a fundraiser that will benefit Children’s Hospital and support the Children’s Miracle Network....

In 2011, Tuscaloosa dropped to 53rd place in renting romantic comedies from Redbox. In 2010, the city was ranked third and subsequently was named the third most romantic city in the United States in 2011,...

Jazz quintet Canada Day will kick off Sonic Frontiers, a new avant-garde jazz concert series on campus, giving music lovers in Tuscaloosa a great opportunity to experience innovative music by world-class...

The first Friday of every month, Grace Aberdean Habitat Alchemy features an artist in its gallery to amuse the eyes of the observer. This Friday evening at 6 p.m., Grace Aberdean is partnering with Creative...

Anyone who frequents The Strip has probably heard Andy Hall’s music drifting down from The Bear Trap’s rooftop bar. A native from Hartselle, Ala., Hall has been playing music in Tuscaloosa for the...

Running a half-marathon would appear daunting to some people. However, students in the Honors College at the University of Alabama say that with a group of encouraging friends it is not only an attainable...

Food is something we eat everyday. It nourishes and sustains us, but not everyone gets three meals a day. Some only take time to eat once, and quick, cheap meals are often not the healthiest options. ...

Food is something we eat every day. It nourishes and sustains us, but not everyone gets three meals a day. Some only take time to eat once, and quick, cheap meals are often not the healthiest options....

Twenty-seven art and cultural organizations will gather on Tuesday at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater from 4 to 7 p.m. for Community Arts Conversations. Organized by The Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa,...

The Honors College Assembly’s kicks off their free documentary film series tonight with “At the Edge of Russia,” in the Ferguson Center Theater at 7 p.m. “At the Edge of Russia,” directed by...

A series of four concerts celebrating The Year of Alabama Music’s campaign and Oxford American’s 12th annual Southern Music Issue will come to a close this Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Bama Theatre. ...

Full Moon Bar-B-Que has reopened in Tuscaloosa as a carryout, call-in and catering restaurant after being destroyed in the tornado that raged through the city this past April.“It didn’t really hit...

  The University of Alabama Press has finally caved to community demands and reinstated the summer book sale. This Friday and Saturday, across from the Amtrak Station on Greensboro, book lovers can find...

For those interested in finding an alternative activity to the A-Day game this weekend, a new festival may offer a good option. Tuscaloosa is calling all empowered Southern women this weekend to attend...

Though local band The Chinchillionaires has been playing together since high school, they didn’t begin playing shows in Tuscaloosa until about a year ago. The band is comprised of three members –...

The month of February may be full of hearts and love for some, but for others it represents 28 days of music production. The RPM Challenge, which began Feb. 1, challenges musicians to create and record...