There was apparently an election on Tuesday? Voters in Tuscaloosa lined up to cast their votes, some waiting hours to vote while others cruised right in.
DeMarcus Rudolph’s grandmother taught him to always give back. Now the UA senior honors her life lessons with his charity, Mary’s Dream, which serves elderly people and school children. “I just want people to know that there’s always somebody out there who cares,” Rudolph said.
The WGRC hosted a screening of the Netflix documentary “Disclosure” last week. After screening the film, which traces the history of transgender actors and characters on screen, two representatives from Birmingham AIDS Outreach held a Q&A session. "I always want people to represent themselves, and for them to not be spoken over,” an organizer said.
So this is that “new normal” everybody was talking about. And students aren’t feeling it. Whether freshmen or seniors, even after a semester of social distanced, masked-up schooling from home, campus life just doesn’t feel right.
Tuscaloosa vinyl collectors are all about the chase. Whether they’re flipping through stacks at Oz Music or digging through a treasure trove at the local thrift shop, the feeling of finding a new favorite album is unbeatable. “It’s the most gratifying thing to be looking through a stack of records... when you find something that you will have your whole life,” one UA alum said.
Have you ever watched a John Cassavetes movie and thought to yourself, “I wish this were a little weirder, but not too weird?” If so, columnist Avery Brooks has a suggestion. “Buffalo ‘66” is a cold romantic comedy that manages to have a lot of heart.
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Here are the off-campus goings-on:
- In good news, a 101-year-old World War II veteran was celebrated with a birthday parade in Montgomery on Wednesday. The Montgomery Advertiser has more on Romay Davis’ service and how she celebrated her big day.
- We have a new junior senator in the state of Alabama. Republican Tommy Tuberville landed Democratic incumbent Doug Jones’ old seat by a landslide. The Auburn Plainsman has more from Tuberville’s election watch party in Montgomery.
- Donald Trump’s campaign has indicated that it will ask for a recount in Wisconsin and even sue states over ballot counting. If the validity of election results is challenged in court, things could get a little complicated. The New York Times has an explainer.
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From the Newsroom
notes from inside the video calls and group chats of The Crimson White
Meet the culture desk.
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Honorine Ntoh Yuh
Culture Editor
Honorine is a third year doctoral student studying instructional leadership with a concentration in social and cultural studies in education. For The Crimson White, she has profiled international students and covered ongoing Black Lives Matter protests.
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Jeffrey Kelly
Assistant Culture Editor
Jeffrey is a senior majoring in English. He is the president of ASAP, the Alabama Student Association for Poetry, and he was previously a staff reporter for the news desk of The CW. Jeffrey will launch a culture desk podcast for the paper in the spring.
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Annabelle Blomeley
Staff Reporter
Annabelle is a sophomore studying anthropology and public relations. She is also a member of the Blount Scholars Program. Annabelle prefers writing articles showcasing the local arts scene, profiling students on a number of issues and writing scathing reviews.
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Tara Davenport
Staff Reporter
Tara is a senior studying news media. Originally from Seattle, Tara was a contributing writer for the culture desk before being promoted this year. Always one for a special edition, Tara has written about fetishes for our 2020 Sex Edition and surging student ticket prices for last month's Money Edition.
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When I voted, I voted for John Lewis. For the man whose skull was cracked for this precious right. For all Americans who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of liberty.
When I voted, I voted for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. For her life and legacy on our highest court. For all women who paved the way for me and for you.
When I voted, I voted for Nigel Shelby. For the precious freshman boy from my high school who died by suicide. For all the LGBTQ+ Americans lost to suicide.
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Hot Dates
Your appointments for the weekend.
Tonight, Baumhower’s Victory Grille hosts a live recording of “Hey Coach!” at 6:30 p.m. This week, Nick Saban and former UA quarterback John Parker Wilson will make a virtual appearance, as well as head coaches from the University's men's golf and rowing teams. Swing by for a bite to eat and an update on Alabama Athletics.
On Saturday, get some fresh air and fresh produce at the Tuscaloosa River Market, open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. We won’t blame you if you zone out by the Black Warrior River for a while.
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