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Local cafes offer a better brew

Matt Lund February 23, 2015

Coffee – the great glorious caffeinated beverage that powers so many of us through the groggy mornings, the siren song of a nap hour after lunch and late nights studying. Mochas, lattes, cappuccinos...

Shelton to host local author signing

Shelton to host local author signing

Matthew Wilson February 16, 2015

Authors face different struggles and hurdles on the way to fulfilling their dreams for their books. Whether the topic is current issues, religious principles or their relationships, the authors all want...

Organic gardening provides alternative for Valentine's Day

Organic gardening provides alternative for Valentine's Day

Becca Murdoch February 13, 2015

This Saturday, couples and singles alike can make the most of their Valentine’s Day by joining the Druid City Garden Project at Oakdale Elementary School to learn how to prune their pesky perennials. “We...

Change of Venue: Closure of venues shrinks Tuscaloosa's music scene

Change of Venue: Closure of venues shrinks Tuscaloosa's music scene

Mary Catherine Hodges February 9, 2015

It’s 1992 in Tuscaloosa, and the Strip is a-buzz. The Beach Club is having another sellout 70s night with a live disco band, and there’s a chance students can see Dave Matthews, Widespread Panic, Drivin’...

UA women's rugby team focuses on developing chemistry, new players

UA women's rugby team focuses on developing chemistry, new players

Matt Speakman February 9, 2015

The University of Alabama offers a wide range of sports for students to get involved in regardless of athletic background. One of these sports, women’s rugby, has been a successful student-led program...

Students volunteer with LIFT

Students volunteer with LIFT

Cokie Thompson February 5, 2015

Learning Initiative and Financial Training is a program that involves students in the Culverhouse School of Accountancy volunteering at various sites across Tuscaloosa. They teach high school students...

Class explores ecology

Class explores ecology

Lauren Lane January 27, 2015

One afternoon several months ago, Bart Elmore, a history professor at The University of Alabama, sparked a conversation among his colleagues about the infamous “smell of Tuscaloosa.” He and his coworkers,...

Disc golf team strives to grow

Disc golf team strives to grow

Tyler Waldrep January 27, 2015

Alabama’s disc golf club seeks to give back to the sport the club enjoys so much.Club President James Lewis said the club takes the mission of giving back seriously. The club prioritizes community service...

Defenders of The Universe to make Tuscaloosa debut

Defenders of The Universe to make Tuscaloosa debut

Kinsey Haynes January 22, 2015

Birmingham band Defenders of The Universe will make its Tuscaloosa debut Thursday night.“We are very excited,” said Hunter Whitfield, bass player to the band.From being inspired by bands such as The...

Professor doubles as musician

Professor doubles as musician

Andrew Laningham January 20, 2015

At open mics all around Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alan Lane becomes Doobie “Doghouse” Wilson, playing blues and folk music at clubs in the area.Lane, a chemical engineering professor, started playing...

UPDATED: Alabama linebacker arrested for domestic violence

UPDATED: Alabama linebacker arrested for domestic violence

CW Staff January 20, 2015

Alabama junior linebacker Ryan Anderson was arrested Tuesday morning for misdemeanor domestic violence in the third degree. Anderson was arrested by the Tuscaloosa Police Department and booked into the...

Duo set to play at Green Bar

Duo set to play at Green Bar

Kinsey Haynes January 15, 2015

10 Cent Cigars, a band from Bayfield, Wisconsin, will make its Tuscaloosa debut at Green Bar Saturday.The band formed in 2011 and their name stems from a novel by J. Edgar Rice. The band’s name was originally...