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Holley opens student art exhibit with concert

Holley opens student art exhibit with concert

Elayne Smith March 16, 2014

The applause brought Lonnie Holley back for an encore, but a young girl took his place as Holley invited her up to his red keyboard. Sitting in his stool, the child gave the audience a shy smile. Holley...

Students explore tactics of eating, breathing fire

Students explore tactics of eating, breathing fire

CW Staff March 16, 2014

By Reed O’Mara and Elayne Smith For Sebastian Knight, running off to the circus takes no more than a short drive to his grandmother’s house on the outskirts of Northport. “I’ve wanted to do fire...

Success not guaranteed for summer superhero movies

Drew Pendleton March 16, 2014

It’s a given that every year when a superhero movie gets released, it ends up in the top 10 at the yearly box office. Longtime fans of the heroes flock to theaters to see their beloved characters on...

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ stands test of time, keeps loyal audience

Hannah Widener March 16, 2014

I will never forget the look on my friend Amanda’s face when I asked her “So, has Burke left Christina at the alter yet?” She had only watched the episode before the finale, and I was the jerk who...

Students collaborate with renowned artist for Sonic Frontiers

Students collaborate with renowned artist for Sonic Frontiers

Elayne Smith March 13, 2014

Lonnie Holley never entered eighth grade. His neighbors said the art he made was voodoo, so he hid it in his backyard. Holley only played the black keys of the piano until recently. Holley, “the Sandman,”...

Jason Isbell returns to Tuscaloosa

Jason Isbell returns to Tuscaloosa

CW Staff March 12, 2014

By Francie Johnson and Kinsey Haynes Just a few years ago, Alabama-born musician Jason Isbell lived the stereotypical rock star life. In “Super 8,” a song from his recently released album “Southeastern,”...

Dental technician produces album 44 years after 1st record

Jordan Cissell March 12, 2014

Forty-four years ago, a lady from Los Angeles you’ve probably never heard of released a record called “Parallelograms.” It was at once mellow but vivacious, pastoral but worldly. The album sold incredibly...

Juice cleanses do not yield any lasting benefits, effects

Katherine Metcalf March 12, 2014

We are almost two weeks into March, which means spring break is not too far away. Many students are now on health crazes, such as going to the gym more frequently and eating less junk food. However, some...

Students help with Secret Meals program, aid schools

Cokie Thompson March 12, 2014

From Lakeside Dining to Bryant Hall, and all the vending machines in between, food is readily available all over the University of Alabama campus. Freshman and anyone else with an unlimited meal plan have...

DCGP offers Saturday gardening workshops

Margaret Wilbourne March 12, 2014

Helping to grow a love of gardening throughout the community has always been the mission of local non-profit organization Druid City Garden Project. Since its creation in 2010, the group has organized...

Spring breakers stray from beaches

Reed OMara March 11, 2014

When the Saturday of spring break dawns, campus is devoid of students as they head to their vacation destinations. While many opt for the Florida beach fronts of Panama City or Destin, others choose alternatives...

International groups remain inactive

International groups remain inactive

Reed OMara March 11, 2014

After Russian forces entered Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, rhetoric from U.S. and European officials have ignited deep divides between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian factions. Despite a distance of more...