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Independent film ‘Rubber’ unique, enlightening and confusing all at once

Dana Woodruff November 5, 2012

One of the best things about Netflix is its archive of fairly obscure independent films. I recently stumbled upon a particularly unique find by the name of “Rubber.” Literally a movie about a car tire,...

Season’s favorite color, oxblood, wearable on nails, bags and pants

Becky Robinson November 5, 2012

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a huge advocate of the whole “color of the season” deal. But, for fall/winter 2012, I’m jumping on the fashion bandwagon and pledging my support for oxblood...

Transportation ‘pecking order’ leaves a lot of bikers unhappy

Megan Miller November 5, 2012

Due to the influx of bicycles on The University of Alabama campus, the Quad has been established as a “pedestrian priority zone” to discourage bikers from riding on sidewalks. “The idea came from...

‘100 Lenses’ changes students’ idea of home

Becky Robinson November 5, 2012

Football Saturdays at The University of Alabama always begin on Friday afternoon. Tents go up, vendors set up, and visitors prowl the campus eagerly. Elliot Knight, a professor in the Honors College and...

ARDT fall concert showcases faculty’s choreography

Megan Miller November 5, 2012

The Alabama Repertory Dance Theater fall concert, a faculty choreographed showcase of technical ability and storytelling performed by University of Alabama dance majors, will host the season’s first...

Nintendo’s JPRG ‘Xenoblade Chronicles’ a fun, satisfying gaming experience

Buddy Acker October 31, 2012

I can’t believe Xenoblade Chronicles almost didn’t make it to America. What was Nintendo thinking? The Wii can’t boast many JRPGs period (the only ones I can think of are Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn...

UA business student opens Southern-style restaurant

Kristen Feyt October 31, 2012

After endless meals from the campus dining halls, college students often find themselves looking for new places to eat in the absence of home-cooked meals. They can now look to Mama’s Southern Kitchen,...

British humor and intrigue of ‘Doctor Who’ finds attentive audience in U.S.

Asher Elbein October 31, 2012

Running in one form or another on the BBC for nearly 50 years, “Doctor Who” has recently exploded in popularity, growing from an obscure British sci-fi to one with a significant American audience....

Kentuck Art Center hosts November Art Night downtown Thursday

Noelle Brake October 31, 2012

Main Avenue in Northport will be filled with music, art and fun this Thursday as the Kentuck Art Center hosts its November Art Night. The event will have live music, two new exhibitions, and feature two...

Starbucks offers variety of seasonal favorites, including a few new options

Sophia Jones October 30, 2012

As October ends and winter’s chill lurks around the corner, Starbucks season is in full swing. Starbucks season is my personal name for this time of fall when the weather cools down and the drink orders...

An app for everything: Every student has a favorite

Marc Torrence October 30, 2012

Lonnie Strickland teaches a large, discussion-based business class at Alabama where participation is a major part of the grade. In the past, he would lead discussions at his podium and make notes on a...

Students choosing vinyl for music, sentimental value

Students choosing vinyl for music, sentimental value

Becky Robinson October 30, 2012

In a digital age when music can be downloaded from your smartphone, some students are choosing the opposite and turning to vinyl records for their music fix. Andrew Moody, the assistant manager of Oz...