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According to the accordionist: A highlight on Brody Wilhelm

According to the accordionist: A highlight on Brody Wilhelm

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

Brody Wilhelm, a sophomore majoring in secondary education, has become a notable figure in the campus music scene as an accordion player since last semester. His on-campus performances are drawing attention...

Comedian Zach Rushing coming to Bama Theatre

Comedian Zach Rushing coming to Bama Theatre

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

Stand-up comedian Zach Rushing will make his Tuscaloosa debut Saturday at the historic Bama Theatre. The Mississippi native has become a standout figure in the world of comedy by sharing his brutally...

A night of elegance at the Regency Ball

A night of elegance at the Regency Ball

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer March 2, 2025

The University of Alabama Museum Club and the Undergraduate Historical Society will host the second annual Regency Ball from 7-10 p.m. at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in Smith Hall on March 21. “This...

Crimson Wishes provides gifts to children in Tuscaloosa area

Crimson Wishes provides gifts to children in Tuscaloosa area

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

Crimson Wishes is an organization on campus that allows university students to give back to the community by granting Christmas wishes to children in Tuscaloosa. This year, the organization is partnering...

Sally Rooney’s latest novel, “Intermezzo,” was released on Sep. 24.

Sally Rooney’s “Intermezzo” is a deep dive into love while grieving

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer October 27, 2024

Sally Rooney’s latest novel, “Intermezzo,” is a story about the pursuit of romantic and familial love in the midst of grief. It is about finding life within loss and comfort during heartache. The...

Students and their families celebrate Family Weekend on the Quad.

How students spent time with their families during Family Weekend 2024

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer October 15, 2024

The University of Alabama held its annual Family Weekend on campus over the weekend. During this year’s Family Weekend, the University offered a variety of events for students and their families,...

"Birding to Change the World" is a memoir by Trish O'Kane, a professor at the University of Vermont.

Journalist, educator and birder Trish O’Kane shares passion for making a difference

Sweden Petry, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

Trish O’Kane, a senior lecturer in the environmental program at the University of Vermont, is coming to The University of Alabama to share her memoir, “Birding to Change the World,” Oct. 8. After...