By Sofia Baltz With spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore some of the trails Birmingham has to offer. Whether you want an easy walk or a more rigorous hike, there are plenty of options. Railroad Park This popular park offers an amazing urban trail and it’s only an 8-minute walk from campus (a 2-minute drive!). Equipped with a large lake and 9 acres of open lawn, this is an ideal spot for a quick walk and picnic. Bonus points: afterward, you can enjoy a sweet treat from Red Cat Coffee House! Red Mountain Park…
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By RaeAnne Alexander and Lewis Bruce A student government presidential candidate was disqualified, according to documents obtained by Kaleidoscope. Presidential candidate Eshan Pokhrel was notified of the decision and the existence of a complaint via an email from Elections Manager Neha Moolchandani on February 29. The email was obtained by Kaleidoscope. Notice of the Election Commission’s decision sent to Eshan Pokhrel. According to a document attached to an email sent by Moolchandani, the USGA Elections Commission met on February 21 and decided with a 4-0 vote that Pokhrel violated three election regulation codes. The Commission described those violated codes as…
Breakfast Bake Recipe by Sofia Baltz Introducing Kscope Recipes, a weekly column bringing students easy and delicious recipes to try within their busy schedules. Ingredients needed: 6 eggs 1/2 cup of milk 4 TJ’s Hashbrown Patties 1 cup frozen broccoli 1/2 cup TJ’s frozen pepper & onion mix 1/2 lb. breakfast sausage, browned 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar Salt & pepper Cooking spray Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly spray an 8x8in. pan with cooking spray and place the hashbrowns on the bottom. Add broccoli, peppers & onions, and browned sausage over the hashbrowns. Whisk the eggs, milk, and…
Photos courtesy of Mikayla Cosby, Kaleidoscope photographer All smiles from the UAB Cheerleaders and Golden Girls as they run out onto the field. The UAB Cheerleading Squad take on pregame stunts to get the crowd hyped up. UAB quarterback Harrison Barker (#12) makes his first career start. UAB running back Jermaine Brown Jr. (#1) attempts to resist the push out of bounds in hopes to score a touchdown. UAB defensive linemen, Joker Gill (#32) and Fish McWilliams (#99), go for solo tackles against Memphis. UAB’s Golden Girls dance during a timeout. UAB Blazers warming up before the second half of…
By Emma Terry, Contributing Writer As co-director of UAB’s new ALS clinic, Dr. Nan Jiang is one of the faces patients see as they navigate the disease. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The disease causes paralysis that affects walking, speaking, swallowing, and breathing. Dr. Jiang received her doctorate in Japan before her interest in research and medicine led her to the University of Florida. There, she continued her research and began to focus on neuroscience. The catch was that she did not have her medical license in America, she said. “You can learn…
By Trinity Fellows The women’s tennis team at UAB has literally been making quite the racket. The team practices at the tennis courts across from Rast Hall, on 11th Ave S. However, their bathroom is currently located in a building across the street, rented by the University of Alabama at Birmingham. While athletes have voiced their gratitude towards UAB for renting the building, they have also expressed concerns regarding its lack of security. The building currently does not have any safety measures in place. Consequently, athletes have reported members of the homeless community roaming and occasionally breaking into the building.…
By Trinity Fellows The University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for creating diamonds under pressure, especially on the softball diamond. As a first-base player for UAB’s softball team, sophomore Ja’nae Wray represents this well. Wray is majoring in business management with a minor in marketing and is from Douglasville, Ga., a few minutes outside of Atlanta. When she’s not on the diamond, you can find Janae in the Collat School of Business or volunteering in her community. Under new head coach A.J. Daugherty, UAB’s softball season begins Feb 10-12 and will continue throughout May. The Blazers are set to…
By Will Cooley Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. If you still don’t have a date idea for you and your partner, we’ve got you covered. We’ve come up with a list of our favorite spots and date ideas so you and your partner can have a romantic, fun-filled day. We have something for every couple, whether you want something fancy, a nice nature scene or something a little different from your average date. If you’re looking for a date on the fancier side, we’ve got your back. Bottega Bottega is a classic upscale restaurant in Highland Park. This Italian…
By George Barreto It’s that time of the year when film subjectivity goes out the window in favor of elusive podiums at award shows. With 2022 firmly behind, there may be a few films that were forgotten or lost in the ever-flowing content stream. These are just a few I feel are worth seeking out and might even open the door for many others. After Yang dir. Kognada Image courtesy of A24 This brilliant science fiction indie came out at the very beginning of 2022. It premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January and was immediately thrown onto streaming. The…
by George Barreto Sammy Fabelman (Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord in his younger years, then Gabriel LaBelle in his teenage years) fearfully awaits in line for Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Greatest Show on Earth” in 1952’s New Jersey. His father, Burt (Paul Dano), explains how a projector works, the mechanisms, and the engineering behind the moving pictures – a shot at logically soothing his son’s fear of the idea of giant moving pictures. His mother, Mitzi (Michelle Williams), explains the situation more artfully than Burt, detailing it as a dream that never ends. The set piece that will keep Sammy awake for…