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Don't fear literature class workload

Reed OMara November 9, 2014

Literature courses: Whether required for your major or for an elective, you’re likely to run into one, and if you are a procrastinator, you’re likely to hate one – even if you like reading. The first...

UATD to perform 'Merrily We Roll Along'

UATD to perform 'Merrily We Roll Along'

Drew Pendleton November 9, 2014

Monday through Friday, the department of theatre and dance at the University will tackle “Merrily We Roll Along” by American musical icon Stephen Sondheim. Based on a 1934 play and adapted into a musical...

Environmental Engineering New Major

Cokie Thompson November 6, 2014

The College of Engineering now offers two new degrees: environmental and architectural engineering. Both programs are expansions from existing minor programs and have been in the works for 
a while....

Sassafrass to hold 'yarn bombing' event

Sassafrass to hold 'yarn bombing' event

Margaret Wilbourne November 5, 2014

As the temperatures drop, Tuscaloosa residents wrapping themselves in wooly sweaters will be joined by local trees Sunday. “Referred to as ‘yarn bombing,’ it’s a natural, non-permanent art installation...

Pakistani student explains life at UA

Margaret Wilbourne November 5, 2014

Muhammad Farooq is an international student hailing from Pakistan who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. Farooq has made the nearly 8,000-mile trek to Tuscaloosa...

'The Whistles and The Bells' blends several genres

Amy Marino November 5, 2014

By Amy Marino The Whistles and The Bells is the glorious musical redirection result of Bryan Simpson, former member of bluegrass band Cadillac Sky. When trying to describe the sound of The Whistles...

Floozies head to Jupiter Bar

Floozies head to Jupiter Bar

Andrew Laningham November 5, 2014

The Floozies are bringing a party to the Jupiter Bar Thursday. Brothers Matt and Mark Hill play a genre-blending brand of music mixed with funk and EDM with hints of jazz and Afrobeat. The duo started...

2014's indie festival darling 'Whiplash' packs a psychological punch

2014's indie festival darling 'Whiplash' packs a psychological punch

Drew Pendleton November 5, 2014

Every year, there’s one little independent movie that captures everyone’s attention. It bursts onto the scene at a festival, and rides the wave of critical and commercial support into glory. This year...

Students 'Save Quad Squirrels'

Students 'Save Quad Squirrels'

Reed OMara November 5, 2014

Between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, students could find a red tent set up on the Quad with students beneath announcing, “Save the Quad squirrels” and handing out fliers and T-shirts. Tess Severin,...

Diwali Festival open to all students

Diwali Festival open to all students

Luisa Sanchez November 5, 2014

The Diwali Festival is one of India’s most important holidays and is celebrated every fall in honor of the victory of light
over darkness. The importance of Diwali is celebrated with family gatherings,...

Valerie Williams jump ropes internationally

Cokie Thompson November 5, 2014

For Valerie Williams, jumping rope is a way of life. The freshman majoring in chemical engineering has been on a jump rope team since the second grade and since then she said the sport has taken over her...

Ubisoft brings new social racing game to Tuscaloosa

Matthew Wilson November 4, 2014

In anticipation of the upcoming Alabama vs. LSU game, video game developer Ubisoft, in partnership with marketing agency Creation, will be bringing their soon to be released racing game “The Crew”...