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Graduating seniors remember Tuscaloosa tornado, aftermath

Tara Massouleh April 22, 2014

Rachel Ahrnsen sent her mom one message on Wednesday, April 27, 2011: “Hey, there’s another tornado warning, if I die, I love you.” This was the message Ahrnsen sent her mom on the day the lives...

Record store day 2014 a success

Amy Marino April 22, 2014

Record Store Day, every music lover’s favorite holiday, is internationally celebrated each year on the third Saturday in April. It is a unifying holiday, reminding people all across the world about...

Career Center offers advice for senior job search

Alexandra Ellsworth April 22, 2014

With graduation approaching, the pressure for seniors to land jobs is growing every day. The Huffington Post reported in May 2013 that only 27 percent of graduates acquire jobs related to their majors....

Cannes Film Festival showcases offbeat films

Drew Pendleton April 21, 2014

Every May in the southern French city of Cannes, the stars align for one of the world’s largest, oldest, most storied film festivals. Since 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has played host to some of the...

Senior finds creative niche at UA

Reed OMara April 21, 2014

When assistant professor Nathan Parker assigned self-portraits to his advanced creative writing class, he said he knew he could expect something different from Will Gillette. What he didn’t expect was...

Seniors share plans for final night in Tuscaloosa

Hannah Widener April 21, 2014

For many students the last night before graduation flies by without a second thought, but for others, it is one final moment to spend with friends and truly celebrate the end of an era. Kyle Zimmerman,...

Absurdist theater haunts viewer with inconsistencies, questions

Luke Haynes April 20, 2014

Absurd is a word you don’t hear too much anymore, and when you do, it usually serves to mock an overly critical person. That being the case, I did not know what to expect when I went to see my first...

‘Freaks and Geeks’ serves as relatable, amusing cult classic hit

Hannah Widener April 20, 2014

As dead week approaches and the sweet taste of summer is almost within reach, it’s given me time to think about the things I’ll miss once I go home. I’ll miss the sound of the train at 2 a.m., the...

DUI means more than losing one’s license

Francie Johnson April 20, 2014

It’s a question that many students have been asked after a night of drinking, a simple question that only requires a one-word response: “Are you good to drive?” The response could mean the difference...

With ‘Fargo,’ classic movies adapted for modern small screens, success

Drew Pendleton April 20, 2014

What do “Friday Night Lights,” “M*A*S*H” and “Psycho” have in common? When you look at them as movies — where they rank among classics for many – the similarities are minuscule. However,...

Outdoor activities can keep students busy during summer

Katherine Metcalf April 17, 2014

Who is ready for summer? As the semester is winding down, students are spending more hours studying, writing papers or trying to cope with the stress of the upcoming finals week. However, many students...

Professor featured in Birmingham

Professor featured in Birmingham

Cokie Thompson April 17, 2014

If you walk through Woods Quad, you can’t miss it: Dozens, if not hundreds, of metal squares form a massive sculpture in the center of the courtyard. Its placement on campus allows it to spark conversation...