Video games can be a form of escapism for many, allowing anyone to pick up a controller and go on an adventure. But for some women in the gaming community, it can be a rough place to be.The University...
As a college kid, going trick-or-treating is a little out of the norm, but for twins Wren and Reynold, it’s about to get even weirder.“Costume Quest” is a game designed by Double Fine, the team behind...
Halloween is quickly approaching, bringing with it fall weather and pumpkin spiced food. If you’re feeling festive, here are a few ways to give a pumpkin pulled from the patch a brand new look.Carve...
The clicks of a mouse, the taps of a keyboard and the heat of a printing bed are helping students bring their ideas to life in a whole new way. With a variety of 3D printing options on campus, students...
Pop, pop, splat. Though gunshots ring through the facility, the wars being waged at Splat Zone Paintball are waged with paint rather than bullets.James Mixon, the owner of Splat Zone Paintball, has been...
There’s no denying that college can be a challenge, but when it comes to law school, the pressure is on in a whole new way. Undergraduate students have different ways of preparing for law school entry...
There’s a certain stillness in the air and things don’t feel quite right. As a siren plays overhead and metal rusts, it’s clear you’ve found your way into Silent Hill.Released in 1999, “Silent...
Voices swirl around him, impossible to identify. Though Kent Schafer sees lips moving and the commonplace gestures, they mean nothing to him.He reaches up to cover their mouths and get them to understand...
One moment, a spin and a twist of the body captures the crowd, while the next brings a flurry of student dancers to the stage. With the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre, you never know what’s coming next....
Bone ripped from flesh and families torn apart amidst a zombie apocalypse may be the backdrop of the latest episode of “The Walking Dead,” but “Dead Rising” encourages players to have a little...
A bump in the night and voices may cause alarm for many, but for David Higdon and Laura Lineberry, these are the signs of a thrilling new adventure and a guided tour through haunted locations on campus.Since...
As a kid growing up in the early 2000s, video games were in a state of transition. The medium was going from 2D pixel art to a crude 3D art style with a ton of experimentation to see what would work.While...
High school can be full of drama, but for “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” it’s their time to shine.Taking place in both 1958 and 1968, the play follows the lives of four girls that are asked at the...
Time travel may seem like a far-off concept reserved only for science-fiction movies like “Back to the Future,” but for the cast of characters in “Dragon Quest VII,” it’s their only hope to save...
When thinking of puzzles, you might think of well-known games like crossword and Sudoku. But Nintendo has brought the grid-based challenge of “picross” to 3DS with “Picross 3D: Round 2.”Released...
Though it may be 5 a.m, the early morning grind isn’t stopping the hosts of the "Married to the Games" podcast from shouting “Oh, yes, yes y’all!” each Wednesday morning."Married to the Games"...
As a kid, I’d often flip through the pages of game magazines to find new games to beg my mom for when we went shopping. One particular game in Nintendo Power caught my eye with its fourth-wall breaking...
Though football season kicks off this weekend, it won't stop the music scene in Tuscaloosa.Performing at Green Bar on Thursday night is Birmingham band The Dirty Lungs, who play a psychedelic pop and are...
As a corrupt military leader takes the stage, Agent 47 has only one shot to take them out without being spotted. In the world of “Hitman,” it’s kill or be killed.“Hitman” is an action-adventure...
As the first full week of classes comes to an end, Tuscaloosa will welcome a variety of bands for performances this weekend.Ben Rector, a pop rock singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee, will...
This Friday, progressive funk band Earphunk will go live alongside Little Raine Band at Druid City Music Hall.Earphunk has been together since 2009 and is based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Their live...
Rain falls on the planet Aeos, but this isn’t a normal storm. The acidic downpour burns into an explorer’s exosuit as it pings to warn its host about the imminent danger and threat posed to the life...
Since 1937, the Bama Theatre has been one of Tuscaloosa’s prime spots for entertainment through both classic film and various other acts. Over the years, the theatre has evolved, bringing with it a weekly...
For Will and Reed Lochamy, it's lights, camera, trivia.Will Lochamy is a co-host of Oh Brother Radio with his brother Reed and also does commentary for the Paul Finebaum Show on the SEC Network. Together...
With the 2016 presidential election coming in November, many have taken to television or video games to parody current events. For two creators based in San Francisco, the election is now, literally,...
The door slams shut and the locks close down. Though this may sound like a scene from a horror movie, this is the draw of Tuscaloosa’s one and only room escape game, known as Breakout.In town since May...
The jungle is filled with a thick brush and howls come from all around when suddenly a 30-foot tall dragon comes rushing towards you. Simply dodge, recover and strike back even harder in the world of “Monster...
Throughout the years, “Pokemon” has been a massive worldwide hit, inspiring players to “catch ‘em all” while exploring the lands of Johto, Kanto and others. Now, the game’s core exploration...
Birmingham is filled with entertainment around every corner, from record shops to antique stores. At Secret Stages Music Discovery Festival, the next new act is just a few steps away.Secret Stages Music...
The microphones are adjusted into place, papers shuffle and a calming hush fills the air. For four online voice actors, these three actions mean a recording session is beginning and a new role is being...
UA graduate Michael Luwoye has been cast as an alternate for Alexander Hamilton in the Broadway play, Hamilton.The play is a musical which covers the life of former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander...
Facing below freezing temperatures, days without sleep and a lack of water would be enough to scare many away from ever trying to climb some of the world’s highest summits. For UA alumnus, Drew Hillery,...
A haunting growl comes from the stage and the crowd murmurs in wonder. In “Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE,” when the lights and cameras turn on, it’s time to take some serious action.The game was first...
On July 4, Tuscaloosa residents gathered at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater for the Celebration on the Riverwalk. The event consisted of a concert, a performance by the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and various...
Growing up in Luverne, AL, James Mills never thought he’d be working thousands of miles away from home. Little did he know his experience post-graduation would be taking him all the way to Africa.Mills...
On Friday, June 24th, Barnes and Noble hosted an activity-filled event as part of their book series to get Harry Potter fans excited about the new book, The Cursed Child (Parts One and Two).Barnes and...
The Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 has come and gone once again, leaving with it a long list of announcements involving new video game hardware and games.One of the first games shown off was "Battlefield...
The lights at the bar dim and the strumming of an acoustic guitar rings out. While it may not be the biggest stage, the Greensboro Room at the Bama Theatre offers musicians a chance to show Tuscaloosa...
Art is everywhere, from the sculptures on Woods Quad to the plays put on by UA Theatre and Dance. One of these, “Here I Sit Brokenhearted: A Bathroom Odyssey” is making a case for a new form of art--bathroom...
In 1984, the Cold War classic “Red Dawn” was released in theaters, telling moviegoers the tale of American teenagers under siege from Communist forces. The movie was a success, but unfortunately, “Homefront:...
On Saturday night, University of Alabama at Birmingham student Hayley Barber was crowned Miss Alabama 2016.Barber has competed in the pageant for five consecutive years. She is a senior majoring in marketing...
In multiplayer shooters, the main focus is always working as a team. But this can be boring if players are all forced to choose between identical or very similar characters.So one of the main draws of...
In virtual space, anything can happen. Artists can paint an intricate landscape out of lasers while whales glide by.The HTC Vive is a headset designed to fully immerse players in the game by tracking head...
Photographs are moments of shared connection and history are frozen in place and hung up on the walls as a memory of a time long since past.Celestia Morgan’s exhibit, “Passage” is seeking to capture...
In Barcelona, Spain, a group of aspiring teachers is having the experience of a lifetime. TEFL Iberia is a one-month long program designed to assist those interested in teaching English as a foreign language...
The pages of a cookbook turn, the oven clicks on, a pleasant aroma fills the room and things start to feel just like home. For Lauren Cardon’s class, these experiences will be on display this weekend...
This weekend, the volunteer organization Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa will be giving back to the community in a new way – a barbecue cook-off.Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa is a non-profit...
The theater is a place of escapism – one where attendees can view a world untouched by the editing process of film, where emotion is raw and pieces can bring the audience together to reach an understanding...
There's been no Oktoberfest or other German-focused festival in Tuscaloosa in nearly ten years. So members of the community are coming together to bring Germany’s Volkfest to the city.The event is a...
In the world of video games, many view the fighting game genre as a highly competitive and difficult genre to get into, but for Duce Thomas, Dylan Burbey and Jonathan Everly, it's what makes up their Thursday...
For the eighth consecutive year, the Bama SOS Brigade, an on-campus organization of students who meet weekly to share their love of Japanese culture, will be putting on the Kami-Con festival.Kami-Con is...
In the parking lot of his church, Byron Williams spent his days trying to master tricks and learn how to skate, falling on occasion. Though he wouldget bruises and cuts on his body, he pushed past the...
Shopping is a common hobby among students, especially at the variety of shops in the downtown district. Often, the treasures Tuscaloosans once purchased end up in front of Rhonda Mock Tew, the current...
By Aaron Bonner | Staff ReporterFor students, creating artwork is a form of expression, be it drawings doodled in the corners of a notebook to the stroke of a brush on a canvas in an art class. But for...
For the tenth consecutive year, Tuscaloosa Exchange Club will host a fundraising event known as the Annual Great Chili Cookoff.Founded in 1923, the Tuscaloosa Exchange Club meets weekly to exchange ideas...
When going to a café, it’s expected to see a variety of sandwiches, salads and maybe even a glass of wine. But add a butcher shop and a wall of local brews into the mix, and you’ve just entered Birmingham’s...
Bama Art House consistently brings independent films that tackle some of the world’s current events, be they political or social, while providing entertainment. This Tuesday’s showing of François...
We all live in a fast-paced technological age, filled with machines of all kinds, but what happens when the machines break down? Little Broken Robots wants to put that into perspective as you fix the everyday...
Weekends are the prime time to get away from the stress of school, be it at a party or just hanging out in your dorm room with friends. Whatever the occasion, keeping yourself entertained should never...
Bama Dining has unveiled a new project – a cooking school designed to bring the community, be it students, faculty or others, together to learn the fundamentals of chef techniques that can be used in...
Star Wars or Harry Potter? Pepsi or Coke? Knowledge or Wisdom? These are the types of questions you’ll see in Zip – The Question/Answer App, a new app that allows anyone to ask questions and survey...
At Crimson Castle, Tuscaloosa’s local board game shop, players band together every Thursday night to destroy evil, save the world or even just talk to the patrons of a goblin-filled tavern. “Dungeons...
By Aaron Bonner | Staff ReporterThere may be no place like home for the holidays, but for some students studying abroad, the famous holiday saying isn’t an option. Under the study abroad program, students...
The University of Alabama is filled with different concentrations for students to work toward, be it engineering, nursing or even business, but the lack of a culinary program is disheartening to some....
Social networks are huge, linking hundreds of thousands of people together every day from around the world, but few focus on building a stronger community among its users. A new app called MXO Interests...
Five champions are running through the jungle with a simple objective: destroy the enemy’s base. While fighting their way through hordes of foot soldiers, they come face-to-face with their true enemy,...
As you enter the door, a cheerful “Welcome to Spirit!” rings out, only to have you face off against displays of skeleton hordes wielding machetes, zombie children and even spooky ghosts to pick up...
Anywhere on campus, it’s typical to see multiple white cords plugged into outlets, with bright, white apples from devices glowing nearby. Even though thousands of students with Apple hardware, be it...
Heroes line the wall, striking poses, fighting off bad guys. Bright colors, vibrant storefronts and a pleasant atmosphere all provide a comforting space for comic book fans in Tuscaloosa. The town offers...
Cartoons are an incredible source of creativity, creating landscapes and situations that just aren’t possible with actors behind a camera. Though many consider cartoons to be just for kids, Justin Roiland...
It's not uncommon to find Matthew Davis sitting among a throng of 50 something students at Riverside with a board game among them or decks of cards or gaming consoles. As president of the University of...
Mario, a video game character players grew up with, has just turned 30 years old. Throughout the years, Mario has traveled through the Mushroom Kingdom, fought ghosts and baddies and even went to space....
“Kept ya waiting, huh?” This phrase has become synonymous with “Metal Gear Solid,” a series started in 1998 on the original PlayStation and that has had a great deal of time between releases. “Metal...
Watches once held appeal, with various ways to personalize and make them your own. While not feature-heavy, the watches served a simple purpose: to tell time. Then, came the rise of the smart phone, which...
By Aaron Bonner | Contributing Writer Ryotaro Fushitani is an international student from Japan. He is a junior and seeks to learn more about America’s past while adjusting to a wildly different culture.Q....
Many students spend their time before class: studying, reading ahead or just browsing social media. Gaming before class, however, feels like a treat, as it’s a smaller format than a console game with...
Each year, thousands of students leave the comfort of their family homes and strike out on their own for the first time. For the first 12 years of school, college holds an almost mythical reputation to...
Isabelle Moreira, an international student from Brazil, is a junior majoring in chemical engineering. To Isabelle, America is a place where she can further her education through new opportunities and learn...
How do you determine when a game is worth your money? Many use reviews or Let’s Players on YouTube to determine if the game is worth their time and hard earned cash today, but a few console generations...
The announcement trailer for Rare Replay, a collection of 30 classic games from developer Rare, invokes nostalgia for many video game players. “You never forget your first game. The more of them you...
When thinking of a video game, guns, swords and non-stop action usually come to mind. But, “Her Story” is a video game that fits a different set of themes. The independent game, created by Sam Barlow,...
In the mid-90s, Nintendo and many other console manufacturers looked for new ways to innovate on their current systems. With the Super Nintendo, a special chip was installed, named Mode 7, which attempted...
