News across Tuscaloosa County
‘Clue’ hits the stage at Bean-Brown Theatre
A production of the murder mystery, “Clue,” hit the stage at Shelton State’s Bean-Brown Theatre Friday and runs until Oct. 4. The production honors the 1940s and 1980s while also taking a modern spin. Widely known for the 1940s Hasbro board game and the film adaptation in the…
Alabama native Lee Bains performs at Druid City Brewing Company
Lee Bains brought a night of music and poetry to Druid City Brewing Company Friday as part of his “Work Lunch” book tour. A Birmingham native, Bains read a few pieces from his debut poetry book, “Work Lunch,” and included a question and answer session in between poems, taking the…
Opinion | The expanding role of cybersecurity at UA
When most people think about cybersecurity, they picture computer science majors staring at lines of code or futuristic hackers competing in technological challenges. For many students, cybersecurity seems like a niche field that only matters to a small group of people. However,…
Opinion | Women in sports are more than something to look at
“Think you know sports? Prove it.” That is the challenge Sydney Sweeney delivers in Novig’s latest sports-betting advertisement. On its surface, there is nothing wrong with challenging sports fans to prove what they know. The sports world is full of debates, statistics and…
Opinion | Tired and weak: the intentional impacts of the skinniness the right pushes
In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the romanticization of ultra-skinniness and a push for highly unrealistic beauty standards surrounding thinness. This rise in skinny culture is not random. It is directly related to the politics of our country right now, and…
UA increases engagement stipend to cover involvement costs
The University of Alabama Division of Student Life has partnered with the Student Government Association to increase the UA Engagement Stipend. The stipend can be awarded to eligible undergraduates for up to $150 to help cover expenses that may be out of reach for many. Students…
Kicker Conor Talty seeks redemption
After a rough 2025 season in which he was booed by his own fans in Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama kicker Conor Talty has seemingly solved the problems that were plaguing him last year. Last season, Talty struggled to make field goals, most noticeably during the Alabama-Oklahoma…
Rise of Russell: A Heisman winner in the making
Quarterback Keelon Russell finally had his big breakout game Saturday night against South Carolina. His performance showed that he could be a possible contender for the Heisman Trophy. Russell showed his potential with 400 offensive yards Saturday, 365 of which were passing and…
Alabama’s offensive line overhaul seeing promising results already
There’s a lot of risk a team takes when it puts out an offensive line that includes four new starters, two sophomores and a center from an FCS school. So far though, the returns have been promising for Alabama. Not only has Alabama rushed for more yards in its first four games…
No. 7 Alabama soccer remains undefeated in SEC play with win over Oklahoma
The No. 7 Alabama soccer team took down the No. 21 Oklahoma Sooners 3-1 in Norman Sunday. The Crimson Tide remains undefeated in SEC play. “I was really pleased with our team’s performance today,” said head coach Wes Hart. “I thought our box defending was outstanding again.” In…
As Student Seats prices rise, students think twice
For The University of Alabama students, game attendance in the student section is becoming a more expensive tradition. As prices rise on Student Seats — an app where students buy and sell tickets — some students are reconsidering whether attending games is worth the price.…
President Mohler, campus leaders speak on Future-Ready Flagship at Fall Campus Assembly
University President Peter J. Mohler, University provost Lesley Reid and SGA President Samantha Simmons spoke at the Fall Campus Assembly Tuesday about Mohler’s “Future-Ready Flagship” initiative and plans for the remainder of the school year. Mohler spoke for the majority of the…