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"Wicked" was released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Wicked’: Defying gravity and expectations

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 28, 2024

The first of the two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” released on Friday, excelling in ways the live production never could. Both the movie and play serve as a prequel to the...

"Gladiator II" was released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Gladiator II’ is a flawed yet thrilling journey back to the Colosseum

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 28, 2024

The long-anticipated “Gladiator II” released on Friday, 24 years after the release of “Gladiator.” While it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor, the sequel is sure to entertain those who...

Elbow Joint won the SGA Battle of the Bands competition.

SGA hosts third annual Battle of the Bands competition

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 16, 2024

The Student Government Association hosted its third annual Battle of the Bands competition on Wednesday at Druid City Music Hall, with Elbow Joint winning first place. The band competed against three...

UA student hosts ‘goth picnic’ at Peter Bryce gravesite

UA student hosts ‘goth picnic’ at Peter Bryce gravesite

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor October 20, 2024

Students at the University of Alabama were invited to attend a “goth picnic” at the Peter Bryce gravesite on Thursday under the full moon.  With a culture primarily surrounding Greek life and football,...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy held a “Spooktacular Substance Smarts” event.

University organization hosts ‘Spooktacular Substance Smarts’ event

John Weinstein, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Students for Sensible Drug Policy held a “Spooktacular Substance Smarts” event on Monday to raise awareness about harmful Halloween-related substance myths.  In addition to handing out candy, SSDP...

Opinion | Foresight and wisdom: Studying your superiors

Opinion | Foresight and wisdom: Studying your superiors

John Weinstein, Staff Columnist October 16, 2024

While it may be comforting to vent about an issue with a close friend, advice is most reliable when it comes from someone at a further stage in life. In college, students approaching graduation can be...

"Saturday Night" released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Saturday Night’: The creation of greatness in 90 minutes

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer October 15, 2024

“Saturday Night Live” premiered as a show consisting of comedy sketches performed by a cast of celebrities on Oct. 11, 1975. On the 49th anniversary of the first episode, a biopic titled “Saturday...

Students walking into the library.

Libraries are a vastly underutilized tool

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

School curricula have largely gone digital, and it’s beginning to seem as if even the largest libraries pale compared to what the internet offers. However, there are a myriad of ways students can utilize...

Opinion | The fallacy of the fresh start

Opinion | The fallacy of the fresh start

John Weinstein, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2024

On harsh journeys, such as navigating a collegiate career, there comes a point when one becomes exhausted from holding fast and pushing through signs of certain defeat. Instead, it is tempting to abandon...

Tide2 held its kickoff event on Monday.

How the ‘Tide2’ leadership program has grown in its first year

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

The Office of Student Involvement introduced Tide2 as a leadership opportunity for sophomores last fall, and after one year of development, Tide2 has grown its outreach, increased in membership and reworked...

Waffle House is located at the end of the Strip.

It’s not a Waffle House, it’s a Waffle Home: Former Waffle House CEO dies at 58

John Weinstein and Zoe Bernstein September 11, 2024

Former president and CEO of Waffle House Walt Ehmer died on Friday at the age of 58 due to complications with cancer treatments. Born in 1966, Ehmer had a reputation as a kind, community-involved man,...

Comedian, Tom Segura is performing live at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater on Friday.

Comedian Tom Segura brings tour to Tuscaloosa

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 30, 2024

Stand-up comedian Tom Segura will perform live at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater Friday.  With comedy specials on Netflix and experience with podcasting, Segura is a multitalented success currently...

"The Crow," directed by Rupert Sanders, released Friday.

Culture Pick: The Crow is mediocrity 30 years in the making

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 26, 2024

As a reimagining of the 1994 film, “The Crow” released in theaters Friday with all the right pieces but was poorly put together.  The premise builds around the murder of Eric Draven and Shelly...

Here is a list of five movies set in Alabama to help welcome new and old students to campus.

Welcome to campus: Top movies set in Alabama

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 25, 2024

As The University of Alabama welcomes its class of 2028, new students may be looking for ways to feel excited about their new school. Here are five movies set in Alabama, some of which even take place...

A student fills out a crossword puzzle.

Opinion | Not so easy A

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 21, 2024

After selecting classes for my freshman year, I realized that an elective I chose called “Intro to Listening” was regarded as the “easy” class around campus. Hearing these rumors, I expected to...

A Reading Allies volunteer works with a student.

Reading Allies: Improving lives of young readers

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 15, 2024

Reading Allies, a nonprofit organization that aims to help elementary-school students work on their reading skills, opened its volunteer sign-up Aug 9. Focused on first, second and third grades, the organization...

"Borderlands" is an action-adventure movie directed by Eli Roth.

Culture Pick: ‘Borderlands’ is a star-studded mistake

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 11, 2024

After sitting through the opening scene of Eli Roth’s new film, “Borderlands,” viewers will quickly realize that they are witnessing quite possibly the worst film of the year. With a 10% critics’...

"House of the Dragon" is an HBO original prequel to "Game of Thrones."

Culture Pick: Season 2 finale of ‘House of the Dragon’ goes from showdown to letdown

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer August 8, 2024

After two months of anticipation, “House of the Dragon,” the prequel to “Game of Thrones” that tells the royal family’s origin story, concluded its second season with the eighth episode. With...