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Classic scary movies create horror, humorous reactions simultaneously

Classic scary movies create horror, humorous reactions simultaneously

Dana Woodruff October 21, 2012

With the imminent approach of Halloween comes the deluge of costumes, candy and creepy décor – but what really sets the mood for thrills and chills is the vast amount of theatrical trailers for the...

Using dating site model, new network connects friends

Alexandra Ellsworth October 21, 2012

A new site that works like a dating site but is strictly for friendships is growing in popularity among adults, though students are wary of its relevance to them. FriendMatch is a new online service dedicated...

Sheer tops daring, not trashy; worth trying this fall

Becky Robinson October 21, 2012

To see or not to see? That’s the latest question I’ve been asking about sheer tops. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with see-through chiffon button-downs. I have two of my own – one black American...

Letters from 1929 reveal a different life at the University

Letters from 1929 reveal a different life at the University

Katherine Owen October 21, 2012

Cookie Keller said she knows a lot about her father’s life for a man who didn’t talk much. In her garage sits a wealth of information about his history, including the letters off his fraternity house,...

Veterans come together to form the ‘Hellmand Project’

Deanne Winslett October 21, 2012

When Allen Morgan heard Joe Gillentine and Jason Hallman strumming the guitar and singing at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center three months ago, he could not resist the urge to sit down and start playing...

Worthwhile, interesting games can be found for cheap, even free sometimes

Buddy Acker October 17, 2012

Two video games, “Dishonored” and “XCOM: Enemy Unknown” released last week. I want to play both of them. I mean, I really want to play both of them. I want to buy both of them. The thing is, my...

After difficult time for superhero shows, CW’s ‘Arrow’ a decent take on genre

Asher Elbein October 17, 2012

Superheroes have had a tough time on television recently. “Heroes” dissolved into an incoherent mess, “Smallville” battled diminishing returns, and the less said about “The Cape,” the better....

On-campus museum offers always-changing exhibits

On-campus museum offers always-changing exhibits

Nathan Proctor October 17, 2012

The monumental stature of The University of Alabama’s towering structures assign a historical and museum-like quality to many campus buildings. Often lost in this shuffle of brick and mortar is the Alabama...

Jazz story ‘Side Man’ a little off-beat, ‘can’t give off real spark of genre’

Jared Downing October 17, 2012

For a story about jazz, The University of Alabama’s current show “Side Man” is pretty glum. And for a show about ‘50s swingers, the narrator is kind of a dweeb. His name is Cliff Glimmer (Jacob...

Creative Campus hosts DIY UA

Creative Campus hosts DIY UA

Megan Miller October 16, 2012

Creative Campus is in the development stages of a do-it-yourself series that will allow student art making and hands on projects through interactive events. “Part of Creative Campus’s objective is...

Sitters for Service uses volunteers to help parents

Amanda Gold October 16, 2012

For student parents, the issue of finding an affordable and available babysitter can be a daunting task. Between juggling school and raising a child, many student parents simply do not have the time or...

Kentuck Festival of the Arts returns for 41st year

Kentuck Festival of the Arts returns for 41st year

Kristen Feyt October 16, 2012

Ranked in the “2012 Top Ten Fairs and Festivals,” the Kentuck Festival of the Arts will return this year with 265 booths and over 400 artists. The festival, in its 41st year, will take place Oct. 20...