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Alabama Blues Project focuses on celebrating rich musical culture

Alabama Blues Project focuses on celebrating rich musical culture

Ashley Chaffin November 22, 2011

Many Alabama residents may not realize that the state is known for the blues, but a local nonprofit is hoping to change that. “The purpose was, and is to this day, that Alabama blues is overlooked,”...

Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers

Make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers

Avery Driggers November 22, 2011

If your family is like mine, the kitchen is a sacred and congested place in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Persons under the age of 40 who wander in there are usually met with weary eyes and requests...

Local church offers turkey dinner

Nathan Proctor November 21, 2011

For some students at the University, going home over Thanksgiving break simply isn’t an option. With campus shut down and few dining options in Tuscaloosa on turkey day, some students may find their...

Ben Stiller surpasses his contemporaries in film

Ben Stiller surpasses his contemporaries in film

Erich Hilkert November 21, 2011

I have a confession to make: I kind of wanted to see “Tower Heist” upon its release. Truthfully, the reviews have actually been positive overall. Yes, the praise has been tepidly positive, but positive...

Kappa Alpha helps employee rebuild after tornado

Will Edwards November 17, 2011

Larry O’Neal didn’t ask for any help; he didn’t have to. When his home was destroyed on April 27, his employer, the Kappa Alpha fraternity, came to his rescue, both financially and physically. After...

On-campus jobs help students get by

Heather Lightsey November 17, 2011

With the economy in a bind, many students at the University of Alabama are on the prowl for a convenient, student-oriented job on campus. Through various forms of job-hunting, some students have found...

Musician flies solo, creates music by looping voice

Alexandra Ellsworth November 17, 2011

Anyone who frequents The Strip has probably heard Andy Hall’s music drifting down from The Bear Trap’s rooftop bar. A native from Hartselle, Ala., Hall has been playing music in Tuscaloosa for the...

The Scene goes behind-the-scenes at the Amp

The Scene goes behind-the-scenes at the Amp

Jared Downing November 17, 2011

In its first season, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater hosted 17 concerts, with acts ranging from  ZZ Top to “A Prairie Home Companion,” but all shows had one thing in common: each was run by three women....

20 things to do under $20

20 things to do under $20

Lauren Ferguson November 17, 2011

1) Athletic Events - We all love football, but what about the other sports? Try men’s basketball at home on 11/23 and 12/01 or women’s volleyball on 11/25.   2) The Bama Theatre - Every week The...

Music to think about

Trey Irby November 16, 2011

Sometimes it is extremely difficult to honestly critique music. It may be because you’ve developed a friendship with the people involved, compromising any attempt at a more distant critical view. You...

The best stress-relieving workout

Tricia Vaughan November 16, 2011

The holidays are right around the corner.  You know what that means: family, food, and—dare I say it—final exams.  How the hell is anyone supposed to prevent gaining unwanted pounds while carbs are...

Students ranked eighth in nation for StarCraft 2

Lauren Ferguson November 16, 2011

Four months after establishing UA’s first StarCraft 2 team, members are surprised by the amount of success the team has achieved. This past summer, Vince Hill, team manager and a freshman majoring in...