I know you have to buy your boyfriend jeans three sizes too big to get the Kate Moss “can you see the waistband of my Calvin Klein panties as my jeans are slung low on my hips?” look. I know that Zara...
One of my favorite legends in Greek mythology is its explanation of the origin of humanity’s evils. Pandora, an exceptionally beautiful and talented woman, crafted on Olympus and placed on Earth, was...
In anticipation of the second annual Black Warrior Film Festival, Creative Campus has partnered with the Honors College Association to screen four student-made films through Art Speaks, Tuesday at 7 p.m....
One of the taboos akin to the South, sex is often spoken of in hushed whispers passed through lips. And for some state schools, sex education is left to the bare minimums found in the state of Alabama’s...
New York Fashion Week concluded last week with hoards of cropped pant-wearing, heeled sandal-tromping bloggers stealing the majority of the press. If you didn’t know, it’s snowing up there. And they’re...
Matching skirt sets are usually likened to Judy Bonner-esque red suits and floral-patterned legging-tunic combos from pre-K. But 2014 brings with it refined digital prints and modern silhouettes worth...
My style changes just about every time Miley drops a new single and usually depends on what store I go in first after getting a paycheck. Urban Outfitters – I’m probably inspired by the cropped tops...
U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance announced Thursday that her office is monitoring allegations of racial discrimination following The Crimson White’s article, “The Final Barrier.” The article reported that...
U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance announced Thursday that her office is monitoring allegations of racial discrimination following The Crimson White’s article, “The Final Barrier.” The article reported that...
When it comes to “going out” clothes, I stand mostly clueless. You want to go out for drinks? I don’t own any of those skin-tight bandage dresses; none of my shirts have side cut-outs, and all my...
This year, the iconic boy band of the 1990s, the Backstreet Boys, celebrate their 20th anniversary with a world tour, including a stop at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. While the band has been out of...
After run-ins with high school heartbreak, Alex Calderone, now a junior majoring in kinesthesiology began writing music to track her experiences. This summer, her hobby was exposed after her collaborative...
Students who wish to rekindle the love of 1990s boy bands past will have their opportunity to do so with the Backstreet Boys, who are set to perform at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Tuesday, Aug. 27, at...
Students who wish to rekindle the love of 1990s boy bands past will have their opportunity to do so with the Backstreet Boys, who are set to perform at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 8...
Correction: "American Idol" auditions were held on August 21, 2013, not August 22, 2013 as originally reported. The correction has been reflected in the story below. “American Idol” is once again...
I claim to be too good for a lot of things – cheeky denim, boys in fraternities, flower crowns and I thought crop tops. Since being in New York for my summer internship, I’ve decided to embrace all...
Interior design students experienced a change of heart after pairing with the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center to help prepare an exhibit for the facility honoring veterans. “We were trying to understand...
The 66th annual Festival de Cannes is less than a month away, and the star-studded line-up of films released this past week has created a stir in the world of film. The two-week-long festival is arguably...
“What do I wear?” That was first question I asked after finding out about my summer internship, after of course the obligatory, “When can I start,” and “What can I do to prepare?” With internships...
There is always something missing on Alabama’s campus between the last bowl game and A-Day— girls have no legitimate excuse to cover themselves in crimson and houndstooth. I personally am not the...
UA alumna Janet Gurwitch exemplifies the pinnacle of success in the business of fashion, and after working as senior vice president of luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, she still finds time to stay in touch...
Fan Yang came to The University of Alabama from China to study social work but decided to make an impact on the community by sharing her culture with local fourth graders. Yang designed the Heart Touch...
With buzz surrounding the upcoming remake of the classic novel and film “The Great Gatsby” reaching paramount heights following the new trailer, the world of pop culture is taking a turn in a more...
Daniel Western of the Birmingham Seven is just one of the jazz and blues musicians who will be performing at the Druid City Arts Festival. He says the Alabama jazz scene is fairly vibrant, but one must...
Lauren Leonard doesn’t even need to go to one of the 150 boutiques around the country that sell her collection to see the clothes she designed. All the Tuscaloosa native and 2006 Alabama graduate needs...
Mark Booth enjoys traveling. He has visited all 50 states, 17 European countries, Australia and Honduras. He has two national championship titles and will graduate in May. He was born with spina bifida,...
With the success of Sam Raimi’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” come new ideas about the state of the film industry and the future of movie making. The newly released Disney film, starring James Franco,...
The week before spring break is pretty useless, considering most of our brains are stuck turning between spring break plans and packing. To make your packing lists a little simpler, I went ahead and...
The Women’s Resource Center will shed light on women in the film industry by sponsoring Lunafest, a national traveling film festival “by, for and about women” at Monday’s screening at 7 p.m....
In past fashion columns, I feel as though I may have left out a significant percentage of the UA population (50 percent), all of those bearing that precious Y chromosome. Admittedly, I don’t have much...
“I don’t necessarily think there needs to be this one metropolis that defines what fashion is,” said Joshua McKinley, designer from “Project Runway” Season 9 and featured designer at Birmingham...
Molly Deaver, a freshman majoring in international studies, lost track of how many concerts she’s been to, but estimates around 80. Thankfully for her wallet, her rock-obsessed mother funds her hobby...
In order for a student to receive a quality education, he or she better be lucky enough to win the lottery. That is the situation in Harlem, N.Y., and the issue covered in Madeleine Sackler’s “The...
Burger U, located on 7th Avenue, opened its doors to the public Tuesday, Feb. 19, complete with American classics and a creole-inspired flair. Owner Dan Robinson has been in the restaurant business...
Finally, it’s time again to reference the spring 2013 fashion shows from months past and begin to rethink and restock your sleepy winter wardrobe. I’ll start off with two trends I can almost guarantee...
The red carpet, elegant designer dresses and tuxedos, that iconic golden statue and those tantalizing five words: “And the Oscar goes to…” These are all staples of the Academy Awards, Hollywood’s...
After two and a half years of waiting, the American studies department will display the traveling Smithsonian exhibit, “Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964” in Gorgas Library. The...
These past couple of months, I have decided to take on a fun little style experiment. My wardrobe is usually drenched in a plethora of patterns and textures, but I have experienced a fashion cleansing...
Americans are eating less meat than they were five years ago and Bama Dining is no exception to the trend. Fall 2012 brought more vegetarian options than ever in campus dining halls, especially on Mondays....
In the fashion world, anything goes and nothing is off limits. In my time spent here at the Capstone, I haven’t noticed much affection paid to the whimsical nature that fashion often inspires. With...
Zombie apocalypse. Those two words represent an entire revolution in pop culture that has infiltrated movies, literature, television, comics and practically every other form of entertainment. From “28...
Hotel Capstone hosted its second annual bridal show Sunday, showcasing an array of wedding vendors and ending with a bridal fashion show. Ally Spencer, a 2012 UA graduate, met her fiancé, J Bruhn, a...
With books purchased and spring break plans budgeted, students may not be prepared to spend a fortune on new clothes. One fun and easy way to spruce up your wardrobe without spending money is stealing—from...
Many of the upcoming movies of 2013 already look like they’re going to be record breakers, but there is one film in particular that audiences are anticipating more than any other. Baz Luhrmann’s “The...
If I was in the market for Adderall to prepare for a long night of cramming before an exam, it would take two degrees of separation, $5 and one phone call to get my hands on some. According to the FDA,...
Lori Watts, owner of This Ol’ Thing Vintage, a sales and estate service, has come together with friends, Sylvia Parker – also known as DJ Tom Kat Kitten – and Jamie Cicatiella, owner of Grace Aberdeen...
Here at The University of Alabama, tradition is used synonymously with our football team. Many Alabama football fans keep traditions of their own by traveling with the team wherever they play. The SEC...
To many students, RVs are just another burden on Gameday, forcing them off their own parking lots to make way for gargantuan tailgating contraptions. But, for this special breed of tailgaters, Alabama...
A month ago, Disney announced its plans to produce a “Star Wars” sequel trilogy beginning in 2015, and the world gasped. The Walt Disney Company will make the film after buying Lucasfilm, including...
When The University of Alabama is brought to attention, one often thinks of champion sports teams and a decorated greek community. Although often unrecognized, the growing number of fashion-related majors...
In my search for higher education, there were only two options. I could follow in my father’s footsteps to the Capstone or follow my high school friends onto The Plains. I grew up with a crimson shaker...
For many students, college can be a time of great stress and anxiety provoked by an increased pressure to do well in both the realms of school and social life. Many local yoga instructors encourage stressed...
Internships are incredibly valuable assets in virtually any field one chooses to pursue. Whether students are aspiring to be doctors, engineers, writers or businessmen, all are encouraged to secure internships...
Linnzi Rich, a senior majoring in interior and graphic design, now has an impressive line on her resume: designing the official tartan of The University of Alabama. In October 2010, the College of Human...
The best day of the month comes when the mail man decides to grace my mail box with my monthly Vogue subscription. After receiving the always-anticipated September issue, I have been eager to embrace the...
In the aftermath of the April 27, 2011 tornado, members of the community have come up with many different ways to help rebuild Tuscaloosa. This March, ReadBAMARead and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa...
The stakes are high for four local bands who will compete in Tuesday night’s Battle of the Bands put on by the Student Government Association. The winner will get to perform as the opening act for B.o.B....
One lesson every college student should learn before graduating is how to dress appropriately for professional situations. I admit I have not yet been on an interview that has required me to purchase a...
Critics across the nation are eager for the film adaptation of the critically acclaimed musical “Les Misérables,” which hits theaters Christmas Day. The movie, which shares the same title as the musical,...
College level exams and papers require hours of study, research and writing, and with recent midterms many University of Alabama students say they are having to pull all-nighters. These are almost always...
The last six years have seen Twitter progress from being a fringe site that many considered to be a place to post short replicas of Facebook status updates to a social media juggernaut. Now, more than...
“Skyfall,” the latest in the James Bond franchise, will be released in theaters Nov. 9 and debut to the public as the 23rd 007 film. The series recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, beginning with...
The fast-paced world of fashion can be frustrating for the fashion-conscious woman trying to keep up with current trends and on-the-cusp designers. New York Fashion Week recently came to a close, highlighting...
Theatre Tuscaloosa, one of the city’s longest standing theatre companies, will debut their 2012-2013 season, Rockin’ and Rollin’ in the Aisles, with “The Dixie Swim Club.” The performance will...
Changes have come to a trademark in local cuisine, downtown Northport’s Fifth and Main, which reopened earlier this summer featuring a new home cooked menu and a new owner, Anita Thornhill, at the helm....
Lift, tone, burn. With a workout that claims to be the “fastest, most effective way to change your body,” Pure Barre has become increasingly popular among women all over America who are coveting the...
I have never been a fan of the Nike Tempos and extra-large T-shirt uniform sported by the majority of female students here at the University. I cannot wrap my head around why everyone would want to look...
UA’s theatre department will kick off the 2012-13 season with “Fools,” a comic fable set in 19th century Russia, on Monday, Sept. 24. The play is narrated by Leon Tolchinsky, a young school teacher...
One would not expect the murmur of fluent French conversation coming from the purple couches inside of Starbucks. An extension of the The University of Alabama French Club, The French Table aims for complete...
The women of The University of Alabama can be quick to condemn Tuscaloosa as a place completely void of any decent shopping experiences and assume trips to Birmingham’s Summit and Galleria are necessary...
For one University of Alabama MFA student studying art, a traditional canvas was not enough. Instead, Aynslee Moon tranformed an entire room into one piece expressional piece and is presenting an installation...
A New York artist will exhibit his drawings and paintings in Sarah Moody Gallery of Art beginning Aug. 23 and will speak about his artistic transformation on Sept. 5 in 205 Gorgas Library. “I’ve been...
Shweta Gamble, University of Alabama in Birmingham graduate and design editor of the Tuscaloosa News, will become Kentuck Art Center’s executive director on August 15. Gamble began her career in journalism...
After putting many years of his Southern rock, country-R&B flavor into bars across Tuscaloosa, Ham Bagby has recently released his third record, “‘Sh!t’s Crucial’ is Track 7.” Bagby began like...
With summer classes coming to a close and only a few weeks to breathe before the fall semester, the fashion world is kicking into high gear with the switching of focus from summer to fall. Away with resort...
Sarah Edwards, despite being a typical student, manages to juggle transitioning to a new city, schoolwork and rugby practice, all while maintaining a professional modeling career based out of Nashville....
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets lined the edge of the river at sunset to watch a local theater troupes' rendition of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” this past weekend at Manderson Landing. The Rude...
It is suddenly a lot more convenient to order home delivery from local restaurants, thanks to a new website, Crimson2go.com. Food from Hooligans, Tut’s, Wilhagans, Fig, Yakamoz, Roly Poly, Trey Yuen...
The Bama Theatre’s Acoustic Night will feature performances by Walter Parks and the Swamp Cabbage and Sparrow and the Ghost tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tuscaloosa’s Arts Council hosts Acoustic Nights throughout...
This month’s Kentuck Art Night displayed work from local art teacher Lindsay Mouyal, folk artist Betty Sue Matthews and commemorated long-time volunteer Carolyn Fritz. Kentuck hosts Art Night the first...
Pure Barre, a dance-inspired workout studio that is often referred to as “the workout that is sweeping the nation,” is set to open its Tuscaloosa location on Aug.1 next to Bow Regards on McFarland...
Tuscaloosa may be in the heart of the Bible Belt, but for now, at least, the city’s libraries intend to keep a nationwide topic of controversy on their bookshelves. “Fifty Shades of Grey,” book...
With a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, marathon runner Erica Hopper was not satisfied with the quality of store-bought energy bars. Her health and...
Students here at the University of Alabama know all about summer music festivals, such as The Hangout and Bonnaroo, and are most likely already going — but have you ever heard of Coachella? The music...
Tee Time, Fashion Inc.’s fashion show fundraiser for Woodland Forest Elementary Outdoor Classroom Initiative, showcased designs from approximately 30 apparel design students on Tuesday. Their creations...
The Clarke Building at Kentuck is adorned with decorated wooden hearts for the month of April as a way to bring awareness to sexual assault. The Women’s Resource Center began this program in 2001 in...
The College of Human and Environmental Sciences and Fashion Inc., a student-led organization on campus, will be hosting their eighth annual Tee Time fundraiser tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Doster Hall Lawn....
The saying “less is more” does not always prove true in the fashion world. The accessories with which you adorn your apparel are the key to creating a put-together look. Accessories are a great way...
The recent construction along Jack Warner Parkway has come together to reveal a modern-looking building ready to support local produce and craft with the establishment of the Tuscaloosa River Market. ...
The Druid City Arts Festival gave artists from all around a chance to showcase their music, paintings and crafts on Saturday. The fashions of the festival were not exceptions. Many festivalgoers were spotted...
The Tuscaloosa Arts Council will hold their 10th annual Jewish Film Festival this weekend from Saturday to Tuesday at the Bama Theatre. The festival will begin Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with a Jewish Food...
The Druid City Arts Festival kicked off this week with a Guerrilla Theatre performance by the University’s Alpha Psi Omega theater fraternity. The performance took place on the River Walk at Manderson...
The Actor’s Charitable Theater will debut their production of “The Color Purple” at the Bama Theatre on Friday at 7:30 p.m. According to the cast, it will be well worth it to stay in Tuscaloosa...
Last Thursday, after the glorious spout of spring weather, Tuscaloosa collectively decided that spring clothes were ready to be dug out of boxes and placed in the forefront of our closets. Indian summers...
A career in art can take many turns, and the Alabama Art Kitchen can give artists on the road a home when their career comes through Tuscaloosa. For one of these artists, Michael Bonadio, the Art Kitchen...
It seems that now more than ever, social media is one of the most talked about phenomenon. It has helped musicians with their big breaks, spread news at rapid speeds and let the entire world in on everyone’s...
Perhaps one of the few things Barbie heads, the Newlywed Game and Niagara Falls have in common is the part they play in the production “Wonder of the World,” which will open tonight in the Allen Bales...
Don’t put away your New Year’s Eve outfit just yet. Although the seemingly over-the-top sequin skirt or dress may be deemed unwearable by most, the common student can easily dress down either piece...
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