The Gold Victory cast performs in the song "Leave it Behind". Photo by Jasmyne Ray. It’s a bright sunny day in 1950’s New Orleans, Louisiana when Marilee Montelimar comes to town to settle the estate…
Letter from the editor: Don’t give up
By Harrison Neville As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on all that has occurred. This will be my fourth year with The Alabamian and my last. I only have one more…
I am tired; a response to Astroworld
By Jacob Gross I didn’t hear about the Travis Scott performance from a newspaper or a blog. I didn’t watch the evening news, and I wasn’t told about it from a friend. Instead, I saw a…
A Rerun of Placation
By Rose Davis The United Nations met from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 for the annual Climate Change meeting and I'm unsurprised it was lackluster. At one time I'd be disappointed, even infuriated, by a lack of mass action. However, at this…
Why “The Harder They Fall” hit home for…
By Harrison Neville When I first saw the trailer for “The Harder They Fall,” I was ridiculously excited. I’ve always loved a good old fashioned western, so it was bound to catch my eye, but…
Septic: a disrespectful farce
By Hannah Irvin When I saw the flyer for “Septic: a devised theatre production,” my first reaction was confusion. Septic? How do you write a play about a sewer system? I reserved tickets. I saw…
Dune, an unadaptable novel
By: Jacob Gross Director Denis Villeneuve attempts to adapt Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune” with a grand vision, capturing a political space opera with the same societal resonance as the novel. “Dune” has a vision that will satisfy long-time fans…
Letter from the editor: Once more unto the…
By: Harrison Neville Since I was in high school, one of my favorite Shakespeare quotes has been from “Henry V,” “once more unto the breach dear friends, once more.” I enjoyed saying it before I…