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UA College Republicans discuss election issues with Alabama Secretary of State

UA College Republicans discuss election issues with Alabama Secretary of State

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The UA College Republicans hosted Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in Houser Hall Tuesday for a discussion about election logistics and policy. Allen, a UA alum and former football player for the...

St. Vincent released an adaptation of her most recent album “All Born Screaming” last Friday.

Culture Pick | Art-pop icon St. Vincent brings old album to new audience with Spanish translation of Grammy-nominated ‘All Born Screaming’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Dallas singer-songwriter Annie Clark, professionally known as St. Vincent, released an adaptation of her most recent album “All Born Screaming” last Friday. The new project, “Todos Nacen Gritando,”...

Veo and other e-scooters transform public transit on campus, get met with excitement and controversy

Veo and other e-scooters transform public transit on campus, get met with excitement and controversy

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

The electric scooter-sharing company Veo is about to enter its fourth year on campus, and its mark can be seen on nearly every road and by nearly every building. With a campus spanning 1,400 acres,...

Ab-Soul released his sixth studio album, “Soul Burger,” on Nov. 8.

Culture Pick | Ab-Soul releases highly anticipated new album ‘Soul Burger’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 16, 2024

West Coast MC and Black Hippy member Ab-Soul released his sixth studio album, “Soul Burger,” on Nov. 8. The record is dedicated to the memory of his friend Armon “DoeBurger” Stringer, who was killed...

Students at UA struggle with overcommitting, the stress of doing too much

Students at UA struggle with overcommitting, the stress of doing too much

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

Many students around the University are involved in the community in various ways, but sometimes, those commitments can become too much.  Students have the option to be a part of Greek life, a member...

Students walk across the street in front of Reese Phifer Hall.aq

University of Alabama grapples with traffic safety amid record enrollment

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

As The University of Alabama becomes more densely populated than ever due to record-breaking enrollment this year, traffic safety is becoming a concern for pedestrians across campus. Alabama is a car-dependent...

British goth-rock band The Cure released its newest album, “Songs Of A Lost World,” on Nov. 1.

Culture Pick | Goth, gloom and plenty of gusto: The legacy of The Cure

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

British goth-rock band The Cure released its newest album, “Songs Of A Lost World,” on Nov. 1 following a hiatus of over 16 years. It was released to massive acclaim and topped the UK charts, the first...

Culture Pick | Phil Elverum returns from tragedy with a new sound in Mount Eerie’s new album “Night Palace”

Culture Pick | Phil Elverum returns from tragedy with a new sound in Mount Eerie’s new album “Night Palace”

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Mount Eerie, the one-man band led by singer-songwriter Phil Elverum, released its newest album, “Night Palace,” on Friday. The 26-track double album is reminiscent of Elverum’s career, including...

The Cure released its album "Songs of A Lost World" on Friday.

Culture Pick | A review of alt-rock band The Cure’s newest album, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 3, 2024

Legendary goth band The Cure returned from a 16-year hiatus with its newest album, “Songs Of A Lost World,” which was released on Friday. The Cure was founded in 1976 and has since existed as an...

Students paint during Hispanic Heritage Month Paint Night.

FAC funding for events remains unchanged, campus organizations struggling

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Student organizations at the University regularly host high-attendance events on campus, but organizers are failing to keep up with costs, especially with catering. Leaders from student groups have pointed...

Chat Pile's latest album "Cool World" released on Friday.

Culture Pick | Indie metal band Chat Pile releases new album “Cool World”

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer October 14, 2024

Oklahoman metal band Chat Pile released its sophomore album, “Cool World,” this Friday, following up its acclaimed debut “God’s Country.” Chat Pile is an innovative band that has been referred...

Q&A with Homecoming Queen candidate Allison Pope

Q&A with Homecoming Queen candidate Allison Pope

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

Benjamin Smith sat down with Allison Pope, a Homecoming Queen candidate, to talk about her platform. Smith: Please introduce yourself with your name, major and hometown. Pope: My name is Allison...

HLA tabling at the La Gozadera event

Hispanic-Latino Association hosts La Gozadera in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

The Hispanic-Latino Association hosted its yearly celebration, La Gozadera, Thursday to usher in Hispanic Heritage Month.  The event featured dancing, reggaeton, authentic food, soccer and collaborating...

"Cutouts" by The Smile released on Friday.

Culture Pick | The Smile returns with new project, “Cutouts”

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer October 6, 2024

English rock band The Smile released its second album of the year, "Cutouts," on Friday.  The Smile is a spinoff of Radiohead, a five-member rock band that found early success with its single “Creep.”...

A dog sits next to its owner at a soccer game.

Tailgating with pets at UA

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

The University of Alabama faced rival Georgia on Saturday, and the tailgaters weren’t the only ones excited to see the legendary faceoff. The tailgate’s real stars were the game day dogs, brave hounds...

"Megalopolis," directed by Francis Ford Coppola, released this Friday.

Culture Pick | Chaos, calamity and Coppola: A retrospective analysis of “Megalopolis”

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

History is full of flawed geniuses and artists who get a free pass for their failures and mistakes. Oftentimes, they are preceded by an enormous reputation, an accomplishment so incredible it outweighs...

The Holle Center is located inside of the Digital Media Center in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

UA opens Holle Center for Communication Arts

Benjamin Smith, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

The University of Alabama opened the Holle Center for Communication Arts this week. The institution, located within the Digital Media Center in Bryant-Denny Stadium, teaches across all disciplines to create...

Computer camp teaches programming

Benjamin Smith July 18, 2012

Beginning July 9 and continuing through Aug. 3, the University of Alabama is offering a series of camps that serve to introduce computer science concepts to middle and high school students. The middle...

Program helps students start green businesses, sell products

Benjamin Smith July 11, 2012

Sixteen local students in six start-up companies presented sustainable products they developed through the Green Entrepreneurial Internship Program at Pie Lab in Greensboro. The new companies placed their...

Professor sounds off on Obamacare

Benjamin Smith July 11, 2012

Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which will expand health insurance to millions of currently uninsured Americans. Obamacare,...

State and county unemployment rates rise

Benjamin Smith June 27, 2012

A new report by the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations shows that, for the first time this year, unemployment both on a state level and in Tuscaloosa County has increased. The seasonally adjusted...

Camp Cash teaches financial responsibility

Benjamin Smith June 20, 2012

Camp Cash, a one-week day camp hosted by the College of Human Environmental Sciences, is returning for its fifth summer starting on July 16. The camp serves to teach middle school children financial responsibility...

New study highlights RSA track record

Benjamin Smith June 13, 2012

Studies on the Retirement Systems of Alabama, a government agency that uses tax money to fund investment in the state of Alabama, has shown it to have significant beneficial impact over the past twenty...

Tuscaloosa firefighters build home in five days

Tuscaloosa firefighters build home in five days

Benjamin Smith June 6, 2012

Thirty members of the Tuscaloosa Fire Department paired with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild an Alberta home destroyed by the April 27 tornado. They completed the build in only five days, one day less...

Crowd gathers on Gallalee roof to view Venus cross the Sun

Crowd gathers on Gallalee roof to view Venus cross the Sun

Benjamin Smith June 5, 2012

Venus won’t move across the face of the Sun again for another 105 years, and on June 5, all astronomy professor William Keel wanted was for the typical Alabama late-afternoon cumulus clouds to clear....