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Churches, community unite with students to collect funds for local crises

Christina Ausley November 9, 2017

Seventy-two years ago, churches throughout the Tuscaloosa area combined their efforts to develop and fund an organization serving community members who couldn’t receive aid from local social service...

Student Bailey Coats rocks Rounders in charity concert

Student Bailey Coats rocks Rounders in charity concert

Caroline Smith November 9, 2017

On Tuesday night, a UA student singer and songwriter took the stage on the rooftop of Rounders. Bailey Coats, a sophomore marketing major, performed with backup dancers and a full band as she sang a set...

Go nuts: Alabama town home to the National Peanut Festival

Go nuts: Alabama town home to the National Peanut Festival

Kaylee Kemp November 9, 2017

Kaylee Kemp | Contributing Writer  Dothan, Alabama isn’t known for many things. But one thing is for sure: they take their peanuts seriously.   Known as the "Peanut Capital of the World," Dothan throws...

Gorgas Library hosts Standing Rock documentary screening

Gorgas Library hosts Standing Rock documentary screening

Serena Bailey November 8, 2017

"Awake, A Dream from Standing Rock," will be screened tonight in Gorgas Library to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. The documentary chronicles the the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their peaceful...

Musical makes a spelling bee fun for all

Musical makes a spelling bee fun for all

Michael Dawson November 8, 2017

How does theatre make something as academically dry and mundane as a spelling bee exciting and hilarious to watch? It's a task that not many shows can do, but “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling...

Campus lecture series welcomes author and editor James Marcus

Campus lecture series welcomes author and editor James Marcus

Logan Doctson November 8, 2017

The Hidden Humanities lecture series continues today, welcoming Author James Marcus. His lecture, “The Secular Swerve: God, The Humanities and Mr. Emerson,” will emphasize the importance of the humanities...

Column: "Thor" franchise nails humor with new director

Column: “Thor” franchise nails humor with new director

Parker Aniszewski November 8, 2017

Once a year, it seems like a major comic book franchise tries to do something new and unexpected, and it usually either works out really well for the franchise or tanks any possibilities of any future...

Printmaker and alumnus William Hall to lead gallery event today

Printmaker and alumnus William Hall to lead gallery event today

Ellen Johnson November 7, 2017

A master printmaker is coming to campus today. This morning at 10 a.m., artist and alumnus William Hall will lead a walkthrough and talk pertaining to the current exhibition at the Sarah Moody Gallery...

Music Column: The forgotten art of album listening

Music Column: The forgotten art of album listening

Katie Huff November 7, 2017

This summer, I listened to “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” on vinyl for the first time.  On Fridays, each intern was given the stomach-turning, impossible task of selecting a record from the label...

A display of students' best choreography ensues with 'Dance Alabama!'

A display of students’ best choreography ensues with ‘Dance Alabama!’

Serena Bailey November 6, 2017

By Serena Bailey | Staff Reporter Even though McKenzie Sherman has worked with Dance Alabama! on and off since her freshman year, this week will mark her first time choreographing for the organization....

A cast of colorful characters brings 'Spelling Bee' to life

A cast of colorful characters brings ‘Spelling Bee’ to life

Christina Ausley November 6, 2017

By Christina Ausley | Staff Reporter  It's easy to imagine the scene of a typical elementary or middle school spelling bee: A lone spotlight shines on the smartest kid in the class. She quickly notices...

Loosa and UPerk host joint block party tonight

Loosa and UPerk host joint block party tonight

Ellen Johnson November 3, 2017

Two downtown spots are coming together tonight to host a community block party. Local beer hub Loosa and coffee-infused gathering place UPerk are collaborating to put on Beans & Brews Block Party, which...