Review: Jordan Peele’s “Us”

As hinted in the trailer, Jordan Peele’s sophomore project and newest psychological horror, “Us,” details the story of Adelaide Wilson, a young woman who took a trip to visit her childhood home alongside her husband, son and daughter.   They expected to have a relaxing beachside vacation alongside their friends, but instead, when…

Alabamian recommends: Podcasts

Why Won’t You Date Me? (Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Online)  Hosted by Nicole Byer, this zany and raunchy podcast focuses on Byer’s inability to find “the one.” With guests consisting of former flings, fellow comedians and…

Streaming gets more crowded as Apple drops $1…

Apple’s behind, and they know it. In the world of Apple this is nothing new. They have often put usability and aesthetics above being on the cutting edge. They always tempered this with leap frogging their competitors, but there’s…

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” a show…

Christina Yancy portrays Judas' mother, Henrietta. Photo courtesy of University Marketing & Communications Judas Iscariot – one of the 12 disciples and eventual traitor of Christ was doomed to reside in hell for his crimes, according to common Christian…

UM’s music programs open to non-majors

Students of any major are welcome to join the University Chorus. Photo courtesy of University Marketing & Communications Some students may be under the impression that in order to become involved with certain college organizations it is necessary to have a…

Tiptoe through the tulips at American Village

The Festival of Tulips is the only event of its kind in Alabama. Photo by Ariel Hall As the crowd ebbed and flowed throughout the day, patrons of American Village were excited to attend the third annual…

Literature old and new for women’s liberation

Women around the world have contributed immensely to culture in terms of art, literature and music. Yet, in spite of their creative labor, women often remain overlooked as artists, authors and composers in their own right. As…