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Students struggle to complete Honors College requirements

Caroline Smith April 26, 2018

When this year’s seniors cross the graduation stage, some will have an extra cord draped around their necks, and some will not.  While the Honors College does a great deal to encourage civic engagement...

Freshman working at Paris Fashion Week this summer

Caroline Smith April 26, 2018

Sitting around a picnic table and giggling with her friends, Makenzie Tokes, a freshman majoring in apparel and textiles design, described her enthusiasm for hopping on a plane and heading to her favorite...

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater welcomes Casting Crowns

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater welcomes Casting Crowns

Caroline Smith April 20, 2018

Casting Crowns are throwing down at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater this weekend. As part of their “The Very Next Thing Tour,” Casting Crowns, a contemporary Christian band, will hold a concert tonight,...

Birmingham Museum of Art showcases local, international art

Birmingham Museum of Art showcases local, international art

Caroline Smith April 19, 2018

Students don't have to study abroad to experience some of the world's artistic wonders. An escape to far-off lands and diverse cultures is only a short drive away. The Birmingham Museum of Art offers over...

Fuzzy's Taco Shop has reopened in original downtown location

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has reopened in original downtown location

Caroline Smith April 18, 2018

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is dusting off their tables and reopening their doors. The Tuscaloosa location of the casual Mexican restaurant opened originally in 2016 but closed after less than a year due to what...

Crimson Stage play short but ambitious

Crimson Stage play short but ambitious

Caroline Smith April 16, 2018

Though the average UA theatre production boasts extravagant costumes, sets and lighting design, “I’m Gonna Pray for You So Hard” strips the stage down to its barest bones and seeks to tell a compelling...

Here's your guide to managing final exam stress

Here’s your guide to managing final exam stress

Caroline Smith April 13, 2018

Well, here we are again — it's back to the sleepless nights, sweaty palms and increased coffee intake of exam season. If you find yourself slipping into unhealthy habits while trying to maintain that...

Aerial performers to dominate sky in weekend flight show

Aerial performers to dominate sky in weekend flight show

Caroline Smith April 10, 2018

This weekend, “The Greatest Show Above Earth” will fly into the Tuscaloosa Regional airport. On April 14-15, various aerial performers, including the Navy’s Blue Angels, FASTRAX Parachute Team, and...

Alabama cities make great long-weekend getaways

Alabama cities make great long-weekend getaways

Caroline Smith April 5, 2018

Honors Day is this Friday. Some of our university’s best and brightest will be rewarded for their hard work with the usual pomp and circumstance. However, for the rest of us, honors day means one thing...

Druid City Arts Festival engages community

Druid City Arts Festival engages community

Caroline Smith April 5, 2018

For the ninth year in a row, the downtown area will be abuzz with friendly chatter and live music as the people of Tuscaloosa experience the wide variety of art forms the area has to offer. The Druid City...

Alpha Psi Omega theatre society suspended from campus until fall 2019

Alpha Psi Omega theatre society suspended from campus until fall 2019

Caroline Smith March 29, 2018

On Tuesday, the Gamma Gamma Cast of the Alpha Psi Omega performing arts honor society was suspended until August of 2019 for violating University of Alabama policies, including the presence of alcohol...

Young dancers to visit campus for student-led workshops

Young dancers to visit campus for student-led workshops

Caroline Smith March 29, 2018

Dance students at The University of Alabama often have the chance to perform in the spotlight for an audience. Very seldom, however, do they have the chance to teach an audience their craft. On Saturday,...

Theatre students showcase performances in New York

Theatre students showcase performances in New York

Caroline Smith March 26, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  As odd as it is to think that a student you pass on the Quad could be the next star of a Broadway hit, that might be just the case. During spring break, a group of...

Tuscaloosa Half Marathon returns this weekend

Tuscaloosa Half Marathon returns this weekend

Caroline Smith March 22, 2018

This Saturday, March 24, runners will lace up their shoes and hit the road for a cause. The Tuscaloosa Half Marathon and the Mayor’s Cup 5K plan to continue raising money to benefit the community. The...

English department hosts March open mic night

English department hosts March open mic night

Caroline Smith March 21, 2018

The chance to sit back, sip on some coffee and listen to locally produced art is returning to Monarch this week. Pure Products Open Mic Night will be held this Thursday, March 22 at Monarch Espresso Bar...

For a spring break alternative, try these spots

For a spring break alternative, try these spots

Caroline Smith March 8, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  After all the late-night cramming, flashcard-writing, and study sessions necessitated by the horrors of midterms, it can be hard to find the energy for a classic, wild...

Here's how to stock your spring break closet on a dime

Here’s how to stock your spring break closet on a dime

Caroline Smith March 7, 2018

Spring Break is a key transitioning time in the world of fashion. It’s the moment when everyone boxes up their sweaters and jeans and breaks out their shorts and tank tops. However, without fail, every...

9Round, others among Tuscaloosa's best spring break workouts

9Round, others among Tuscaloosa’s best spring break workouts

Caroline Smith March 1, 2018

These days, the stress of midterms has many students eating their pain away with comfort food and pints of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. But, I implore you, students of the University of Alabama, step away...

Two-plot play 'A Bright Room Called Day" shows in Allen Bales this week

Two-plot play ‘A Bright Room Called Day” shows in Allen Bales this week

Caroline Smith February 27, 2018

Art is often meant to stir the minds and hearts of its audience. To that end, UA’s production of the historical play, “A Bright Room Called Day,” hopes to leave those who attend with thought-provoking...

Memorials, museums and publicity honor Alabama civil rights heroes

Memorials, museums and publicity honor Alabama civil rights heroes

Caroline Smith February 26, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  Alabama is a state painted with the pain of oppression. Even The University of Alabama is spotted with sites and symbols that harken back to a time when human beings...

Students choose abstinence for varied reasons

Students choose abstinence for varied reasons

Caroline Smith February 22, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  With all the wild parties, free-flowing alcohol and refreshing freedom that go hand-in-hand with the college experience, many students find that the pressure to develop...

Bama Art House closes winter film series with 'Goodbye Christopher Robin'

Bama Art House closes winter film series with ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’

Caroline Smith February 22, 2018

The Bama Theatre is saying goodbye to this winter’s Bama Art House film series with a showing of “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” a film that tells the story behind the beloved “Winnie the Pooh”...

Notable Olympians to watch in the remainder of the games

Notable Olympians to watch in the remainder of the games

Caroline Smith February 20, 2018

With 15 sports, 102 events and 2,952 athletes, it is easy to get lost in the Olympics. In order to get really invested in the game, it is helpful to know where to look for those special Olympic moments...

Local spots and ideas for a relaxed Valentines Day

Local spots and ideas for a relaxed Valentines Day

Caroline Smith February 14, 2018

If you’re the kind of person who cringes at the thought of a heart-filled, chocolate-covered, candlelit Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to dread the holiday and hope it passes by in a flash. But, never...

Bama Theatre to screen 2018 Oscar-nominated short films

Bama Theatre to screen 2018 Oscar-nominated short films

Caroline Smith February 14, 2018

Even short films can be big on entertainment.  Tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Bama Theatre will show the 2018 Oscar nominated short films. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation will...

UA Dance Marathon incorporates new elements for 2018 event

UA Dance Marathon incorporates new elements for 2018 event

Caroline Smith February 7, 2018

The eighth annual University of Alabama Dance Marathon is just around the corner and those involved have kicked it up a notch.  “It’s so much fun,” said Tatianna Zambrano, a sophomore psychology...

Tips for handling your next interview

Tips for handling your next interview

Caroline Smith January 31, 2018

Interview season is in full swing, and preparation is key to feeling confident when face-to-face with a future employer or the head of a campus organization. Just about every interviewer is looking for...

Hotel Indigo hosts contemporary Kentuck artist's work

Hotel Indigo hosts contemporary Kentuck artist’s work

Caroline Smith January 29, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  Artist Beth Conklin’s digitally-created work, with its horror movie imagery and creepy details, mix nostalgic subjects with modern technique. Currently, Conklin has...

Students host 24-hour theatre competition

Students host 24-hour theatre competition

Caroline Smith January 29, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter Stakes were high for student actors and writers this weekend as teams of five rushed to create 10-minute-long performances with a 24-hour timer ticking in the back of...

Campus book drive to benefit communities within the Black Belt region

Campus book drive to benefit communities within the Black Belt region

Caroline Smith January 25, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter For years, students in the Black Belt region of Alabama have suffered from a lack of books on the shelves of their libraries. The Books for the Black Belt campaign seeks...

Buzzy awards season films and where to see them locally

Buzzy awards season films and where to see them locally

Caroline Smith January 22, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter The glitz and glamour of award season is far more captivating for those familiar with the movies up for the big prizes. It’s easy to get lost in the sea of films that...

For students in Tuscaloosa, National Championship a night to remember

For students in Tuscaloosa, National Championship a night to remember

Caroline Smith January 18, 2018

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  On Monday, Jan. 9, as the Tide rushed the field through a cloud of confetti and lifted the National Championship trophy high, students poured out of homes and businesses...

New restaurants to try out in Birmingham

New restaurants to try out in Birmingham

Caroline Smith January 17, 2018

If you find yourself looking for a quick getaway and a new place to dine out, the city of Birmingham might just have the fresh culinary experience you're searching for. Below are some Birmingham restaurants...

Alabama among schools without a 'free speech zone'

Alabama among schools without a ‘free speech zone’

Caroline Smith December 7, 2017

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  Our university has seen peacefully indignant protesters marching in unity around the quad for immigration rights. It has seen hordes of people congregating to protest...

No Strings Attached sings a hello to the holidays

No Strings Attached sings a hello to the holidays

Caroline Smith December 6, 2017

You wouldn’t expect for musical instruments to be optional components of a concert. However, students with the University’s No Strings Attached a cappella choir plan to wow the audience at their upcoming...

Theatre honor society shows satirical Peanuts play

Theatre honor society shows satirical Peanuts play

Caroline Smith December 4, 2017

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  Charlie Brown, Pig Pen, Sally and Linus are practically household names. This week, Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society seeks to show a new side of these beloved...

Where artists and writers get published at UA

Where artists and writers get published at UA

Caroline Smith November 30, 2017

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter Publishing your work, whether creative or academic, is a great way to build your resume, get your name out to the public sphere and boost your confidence as an artist...

Writers cure writer's block with National Novel Writing Month

Writers cure writer’s block with National Novel Writing Month

Caroline Smith November 29, 2017

Even the simplest of 3,000-word essays is enough to stress out the average student. Imagine the daunting task of writing 50,000 words in a mere month. However, people from all walks of life have been striving...

Out-of-state, international students make alternative holiday plans

Out-of-state, international students make alternative holiday plans

Caroline Smith November 20, 2017

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  For some students, Thanksgiving break is a time to go home to their families, sleep in their own beds, and eat as much of their mom's home-cooked food they can get...

Snares, sirens and bells add unconventional beats to percussion ensemble

Snares, sirens and bells add unconventional beats to percussion ensemble

Caroline Smith November 16, 2017

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter The UA Percussion Ensemble will be sharing a little bit of their culture with audiences this Friday. The musical group will use over 30 different instruments to bring...

Cutting-edge artist gives Gorgas lecture

Caroline Smith November 9, 2017

By Caroline Smith | Staff Reporter  Type "oil painting" in your search bar on Google and images of dusty, ancient art will fill your screen. However, Ridley Howard, a renowned painter, speaker and co-founder...

Student Bailey Coats rocks Rounders in charity concert

Student Bailey Coats rocks Rounders in charity concert

Caroline Smith November 9, 2017

On Tuesday night, a UA student singer and songwriter took the stage on the rooftop of Rounders. Bailey Coats, a sophomore marketing major, performed with backup dancers and a full band as she sang a set...

New Miss University of Alabama promotes service opportunities

New Miss University of Alabama promotes service opportunities

Caroline Smith November 2, 2017

A new Miss University of Alabama was crowned last week, and she plans for her reign to be more meaningful than just a title. Riley Kate Lancaster, a sophomore majoring in public relations on the pre-law...

Nearby outdoor hotspots to check out during fall break

Nearby outdoor hotspots to check out during fall break

Caroline Smith October 24, 2017

Summer is gone and the temperatures are dropping, at least theoretically. Lucky for Tuscaloosa, there’s a cold snap expected during Fall Break, so if you're banking on the forecast, you might seek somewhere...

Late night eats of Tuscaloosa: The essential list

Late night eats of Tuscaloosa: The essential list

Caroline Smith October 20, 2017

If you’ve ever been out on the town late at night when pangs of hunger strike, you must be familiar with the struggle of finding a quality meal in the wee morning hours. Lucky for you, we've compiled...

Q&A with Muscadine Bloodline

Q&A with Muscadine Bloodline

Caroline Smith October 20, 2017

Muscadine Bloodline encompasses country music while also tiptoeing on the edge of indie rock. The band was formed by two Alabama natives, Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster. Alabama is as much a part of...

Best in the world: UA musical supernova claims title in horn rankings

Best in the world: UA musical supernova claims title in horn rankings

Caroline Smith October 12, 2017

Those who emerge victorious from The Oscars, the U.S. open, the Grammys and the World Series are considered the planet’s most accomplished in their field. To musicians specializing in the French horn,...

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra opens season

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra opens season

Caroline Smith September 25, 2017

Tonight, a professional mixture of strings, brass, percussion and woodwinds will come together to fill Moody Music Hall with the sound of Beethoven’s timeless 4th and 7th Symphonies. The Tuscaloosa Symphony...

UA students prepare for Miss America pageant

UA students prepare for Miss America pageant

Caroline Smith August 31, 2017

By Caroline Smith | Contributing Writer  Whether freshman or senior, alumnus or fan, almost everyone who calls or has called UA home can get behind a chance to root for the Crimson Tide. However, rather...

Public relations class raises money for food insecure children

Public relations class raises money for food insecure children

Caroline Smith April 27, 2017

For many on The University of Alabama campus, appeasing hunger is as easy as walking to the nearest dining hall, restaurant or grocery store and giving those handy ACT Cards a swipe. However, many children...

Things to do in Tuscaloosa when it's hot outside

Things to do in Tuscaloosa when it's hot outside

Caroline Smith April 20, 2017

Temperatures are on the rise. In the deep south, summertime can be the cause of great anguish if you don’t know the best places to hide from the sun’s angry rays. So, here are a few ideas for the next...

UA musicians perform their own work in concert

UA musicians perform their own work in concert

Caroline Smith April 17, 2017

Liking that musician “before they were cool” and reading that book before it hit Barnes & Noble stands are grounds for bragging rights in our fast-paced society. Everybody wants to be the one who “was...

Q&A With Kyle Duke: musician talks new single, upcoming album

Q&A With Kyle Duke: musician talks new single, upcoming album

Caroline Smith April 12, 2017

Looking for a new Summer jam? If a fresh, vibrant take on The Beatles’ classic style piques your interest, Kyle Duke may have the tunes for all your summertime listening needs. The student artist just...

Homegrown Alabama farmers market returns today

Homegrown Alabama farmers market returns today

Caroline Smith April 6, 2017

If you tend to prefer the juicy, red sweetness of fresh strawberries, the watery crunch of locally grown lettuce and the warm, gooey flavor of homemade pie over the taste of frozen dinners and dining hall...

O'Connor Art Studios hosts community classes and events

O'Connor Art Studios hosts community classes and events

Caroline Smith April 3, 2017

When walking around campus, you may see the sculptures and statues standing in the grass and the paintings adorning the walls of our buildings, but do you ever stop to wonder where they came from? You...

Nights at Maxwell hosts action painting event

Nights at Maxwell hosts action painting event

Caroline Smith March 27, 2017

If you walked by Maxwell Hall last Thursday afternoon, you probably saw people standing in the yard slinging, flinging and dripping colorful house-paint onto large canvasses. Though their painting style...

Loves Notes: UA Opera performs "Merry Wives of Windsor"

Loves Notes: UA Opera performs “Merry Wives of Windsor”

Caroline Smith February 27, 2017

Opera is one of the world’s oldest forms of entertainment, but this week it’s getting a fresh UA spin.This Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, The University of Alabama Opera Theatre will fill Bryant-Jordan...

Ernest and Hadley Booksellers opens in Tuscaloosa

Ernest and Hadley Booksellers opens in Tuscaloosa

Caroline Smith February 20, 2017

A new, locally-owned bookstore has flung its doors open wide. Set in a cozy cottage on 7th Street, Ernest and Hadley Booksellers offers a wide variety of books and caters to diverse tastes.Ernest and...