“CrossFit is Not a Religion”
Fitness phenomenon is about technique, not torture. I began this project with a very negative attitude. CrossFit has become an obsession for many. Two members of my family participate in …
Oscar Opinions
About a month ago, I was sure that Richard Linklater’s epic “Boyhood” would certainly edge out Alejandro Iñárritu’s cerebral “Birdman” for Best Picture. “Boyhood” was my favorite film of 2014 …
Getting your news on Snapchat
By Sydney Cromwell College students know Snapchat as the app they use to send photos to friends, knowing those photos will disappear within 10 seconds. However, the Snapchat ghost mascot …
Klingler’s: A Birmingham Treat
In a Vestavia Hills shopping center, tucked away behind an understated storefront, is a European-style Birmingham gem. Since 1982, family-owned Klingler’s European Bakery has dished up a variety of treats …
Best Spring Break Locations
It’s time again for Spring Break. With Samford’s break having just wrapped up and UAB’s about to start, Birmingham students join the ranks of the nation’s college students looking for …
What’s on Second? Antiques and oddities abound
Tucked away on the corner of 2nd Ave. N and 23rd St, What’s On Second is an antiques and collectibles shop with as much character as inventory. “We carry …
31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Birminghamians and Irish enthusiasts gathered in Five Points on Saturday, March 14, for the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Attendees enjoyed a shower of candy, jewelry and party favors …
Celebrate Pi Day with McWane
March 14th is an important day for the math and science community. The day is both Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s Birthday. Usually, schools will celebrate this important day with …
Five Group Fitness Classes to Try this Week
It’s the week before Spring Break and you know what that means: packed gyms. Escape the crowd and try something new with these fun group exercise classes right here …