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UA School of Music presents fall concert steeped in tradition

Lauren Carlton November 8, 2012

Few events illustrate The University of Alabama’s School of Music standard of tradition like the annual Fall Spectrum Concert. This year’s performance, featuring the full array of the school’s ensembles,...

Tuscaloosa's first half marathon to help rebuild schools

Tuscaloosa’s first half marathon to help rebuild schools

Abbey Crain November 8, 2012

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...

Local band returns with new sound, members

Local band returns with new sound, members

Alexandra Ellsworth November 8, 2012

Their band name may not have changed, but Blaine Duncan & The Lookers have a new sound and a new ensemble, including Adam Morrow from Callooh! Callay! Blaine Duncan & The Lookers will be opening for Lee...

Halo 4 returns to series’ roots; introduces new enemies, world, creatures

Nathan Proctor November 8, 2012

I am that dissenting (maybe hipster) voice proclaiming, “I liked them before they changed.” I don’t want to be. I cringe at every note that feels out of place and new unexpected influence, because...

Creative Campus to host ‘Tidal Flow’ to celebrate hip-hop culture

Deanne Winslett November 7, 2012

Hip-hop is not dead. And Wednesday night, Creative Campus hopes to prove it with their new event, Tidal Flow. “This is a showcase that we are doing to seek out new, unseen, unheard talent on campus,”...

Artist, Black Belt Bamboost to open new park

Megan Miller November 7, 2012

Artist and UA graduate student Claire Lewis Evans is partnering with Black Belt Bamboost to open a bamboo park called “Signs of Life,” adjacent to Kentuck Park in Northport. The opening celebration...

Gary Clark Jr.’s 1st major label release mixes genres into cohesive album

Francie Johnson November 7, 2012

In 2012, he played more major North American music festivals than any other artist in existence. He’s performed on stage with legends such as Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Mick Jagger. He’s...

New study finds physically active adults healthier

Tricia Vaughan November 7, 2012

Exercise provides more benefits than just an awesome physique. A recent study published by the American Academy of Neurology reveals that hardcore study sessions aren’t what keep the brain strong but...

Student writer elevates personal hobby to career path

Courtney Stinson November 7, 2012

Alexandra Franklin, a junior majoring in English, can hardly remember a time when writing was not a part of her life, but now she has transformed writing from hobby to compulsion to a career path that’s...

Local bands compete to perform alongside B.o.B. in SGA's Battle of the Bands

Local bands compete to perform alongside B.o.B. in SGA’s Battle of the Bands

Abbey Crain November 6, 2012

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....

Sports grill to open on Main Avenue in Northport

Hannah Widener November 6, 2012

Main Avenue in Northport has seen restaurants come and go, but the addition of a Birmingham, Ala., favorite, Billy’s Sports Grill, may offer a permanent draw to business. Originally set to open in mid-September...

Chinese language takes hold on US college campuses

Chinese language takes hold on US college campuses

Nathan Proctor November 6, 2012

While presidential candidates squabble over if China is a “currency manipulator,” one point is settled: Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world- and it’s growing. “I look...