By Lucy Frost-Helms, Copy editor If you’re a fan of the outdoors, national parks, conservation or the systems that manage it all, then you may enjoy Dr. Scott Turner’s National Parks and Public Lands class.…
No one’s laughing: Local journalists respond to Charlie…
A drawing of the Prophet Muhammad, similar to those which led to the Charlie Hebdo Massacre, responds to the violence against the satirical magazine. Photo credits: Actualitte Cartoon portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad led to…
Birmingham’s the Old Paints talk Eclipse show, new…
Photo Credit: Gottfried Kibelka For Birmingham band The Old Paints, stardom is not an expected goal. The current duo has no plans to set an official release date for the new album they are recording…
Things that should be left in 2014
2015 is finally here and with the new year comes new experiences, pop culture phenomenons, memes and possibly new slang. As you begin your “new year, new me” transformation and didn’t get the chance to…
Bundling up beautifully
Megan Fournier, Jordan Geeslin and Jessica Russel huddle in warm winter wear during a crisp afternoon. Photo by Jane Goodman. When it comes to keeping warm in the height of winter, most would argue that…
Review: City Cafe
Bourbon chicken, turnip greens, squash casserole and peach cobbler. Photo by Laura Poythress. Located along Highway 119, between Starbucks and Buck’s Pizza, stands the small cafeteria-style restaurant City Cafe. When we first walked in, a hostess walked…
Sweater weather for the better
Freshman an speech pathology major Katelyn Rose bundles up in a sensational sweater. Photo by Savannah Buttram. Though it arrived a little later here in Alabama than other places, sweater weather has officially made its…
College Cuisine: A crash course
Pasta With Vegetables Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 3 Ingredients: Penne pasta Spinach Half a pint of cherry tomatoes 5 oz. of Feta cheese Apple vinegar Olive Oil OR Italian dressing…