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…

Local chocolate chip cookie showdown

Five cookie options were presented to our writers, but only one would be deemed the best. Photo by Waid Jones When confronted with purchasing decisions consumers always want to know they are getting the most out…

Black Art Expo showcases student art

This piece by Gunnerson was titled, "Adorn." Photo by Janavian Young “To me, sharing Black art means shining a light on how dope our Blackness really is: how misunderstood, how beautiful, how strong and courageous, and…

Gold Side scores and comments

The 2019 Gold Victory cast strikes a pose at the end of opening number, "Welcome to Mayfield." Photo by Kat Bell Judge 1 Judge 1 is a New York City based choreographer, director, and teacher. Judge…

Purple Side scores and comments

The Purple Victory cast points and gasps in shock during opening number "What's Going on Tonight?" Photo by Kat Bell *Correction: Total points possible is 636, not 634. Judge 1 Judge 1 is a New York…

UM professor of 10,000 students plans on retirement

69-year-old McMinn intends to remain in the area following his retirement, but not without first embarking on a European river cruise with his wife in the spring. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications. July…

One dead, two injured in Thanksgiving shooting

Photo courtesy of Brookfield Properties Retail Group Two were injured and one person is dead after a shooting in the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover on Thanksgiving night.   After an altercation between 21-year-old Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr. and…