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Science fiction meets Disney in author’s first book

Isabela Morales June 28, 2011

As it turns out, Ayn Rand isn’t the only libertarian-ish science fiction writer I can name (and on that note, it’s Ayn as in “fine,” not Ann as in “can.”) If you’ve visited Gorgas lately,...

Tornado art at Kentuck

CW Staff June 28, 2011

Thursday, June 30 is the last day that artists can submit artwork for Kentuck Art Center’s show “April 2011: Turmoil and Transcendence.” The show will showcase art that deals directly with the tornado...

How to go to a concert on $150 or less

How to go to a concert on $150 or less

Ashley Chaffin June 28, 2011

One thing I’ve noticed that I have in common with most other college students is that most of us do not like spending money, and most of us do not have a lot of money to spend. This, however, has never...

Orchestra in need of new string musicians

CW Staff June 21, 2011

The University of Alabama’s internationally acclaimed Huxford Symphony Orchestra is in need of string musicians. Non-music majors who play violin, viola, cello or double bass may be eligible to earn...

UA students travel to Hollywood

UA students travel to Hollywood

Mari Johnson June 21, 2011

Students from the University have been invited to showcase their award-winning films at Campus MovieFest International 2011, the world’s largest student film festival, in the entertainment capitol of...

Drinking beer helps save endangered Black Warrior River

Drinking beer helps save endangered Black Warrior River

Amy Hicks June 21, 2011

In 2011, the Black Warrior River was ranked eight out of 10 on the most endangered rivers list, due to the operation of over 90 coal mines on its shores. SweetWater Brewing Company and the Black Warrior...

Beat the heat, watch a movie in the AC

Beat the heat, watch a movie in the AC

CW Staff June 21, 2011

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Opens Wednesday, June 29 There will be a special showing of the IMAX3D version at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. Rotten Tomatoes: The movie had yet to be rated on Rotten...

Tornado serves as inspiration for two local musicians

Tornado serves as inspiration for two local musicians

Trey Irby June 21, 2011

"I feel like I could tell the weather was getting bad,” said Tuscaloosa musician Joshua Folmar. Folmar and I are standing right outside of Egan’s as he recounts the story of what happened to him on...

Frank Turner's quest for redemption in the modern world

Frank Turner’s quest for redemption in the modern world

Jonathan Reed June 14, 2011

Thanks to British musician Frank Turner, nobody can ever say cynical atheists don’t have hymns. Turner, a former member of British punk band Million Dead, who now produces music ranging from raucous,...

Reading for the end of days

Isabela Morales June 14, 2011

There’s nothing fun about the end of the world. When I wasn’t teleported up to the pearly gates on May 21, I nearly freaked out realizing that I did, after all, need to study for my GRE on the 27th....

Westmoreland Art Exhibition recognizes professor

Westmoreland Art Exhibition recognizes professor

Stephanie Brumfield June 14, 2011

Sometimes, a bare wall is all that is needed for inspiration. For assistant professor of art Sky Shineman, it was a bare wall that sparked her interest in light, an interest she has since incorporated...

The pros of Cannes

The pros of Cannes

Sarah Massey June 14, 2011

As I sat on the tarmac waiting for my plane to take off on May 7, I was wary of the weeks ahead of me. Two weeks prior, I was eager to leave for Cannes, France to be an intern with The American Pavilion...