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12 fresh tracks hand-picked by our staff to get you into summer With the solstice behind us, it’s finally officially summer. Kaleidoscope has just the songs you need to get you in the summer mood. This week’s playlist features some of the latest from Megan Thee Stallion, Clairo, The Killers and more. So play it below or find it on our Spotify to see what our staff thinks you should be listening to. – Caleb Wood, Managing Editor https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RlIZayF2yhH4t04d89yKf Kamiyah Burks, Kena Cheatham, Grace Cortez, Elizabeth Guffin, Daniel Morales and Madison Prim Hannah Richey contributed to the creation of this playlist.

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Madison Prim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb30tUGqaCk Right now I am watching a show on Netflix called “Grand Army”. It focuses on the lives of five teenagers who attend a school in New York called Grand Army, and it is by far one of the most realistic depictions of teenage life that I have seen. Hannah Richey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bfAVpuko5o I started watching “Invincible” on Amazon Prime. The premise is Mark Grayson is an average teenager with a superhero for a father. It’s almost like animated Sky High but violent and pretty tragic. The voice acting is also great, likely due to the majority of the…

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We are launching a new series at Kaleidoscope called Green & Gold Heroes. This series will highlight the work of members of the UAB community worthy of the title hero. Each month, Kaleidoscope will profile one Green & Gold Hero selected from nominees submitted by our readers to show the valuable work they do for our campus community. To submit a hero for consideration, just fill out the form below. Loading…

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The popularity of Dogecoin has increased the interest in cryptocurrencies for many. A cryptocurrency that was once worth less than a penny at the beginning of the year has gone on to make millionaires out of early investors. With Dogecoin’s sudden popularity in mind, you might be wondering what cryptocurrency is and how it works. What is a cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency, or “crypto”, is a system of digital money that can be exchanged for a variety of items. Some of these uses include currencies, clothing, games and even other “cryptos”. There are several companies and websites that have created their own currencies which can be exchanged for a specific item that they sell. Imagine it like purchasing a foreign currency:…

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As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, The Kaleidoscope is taking the time to celebrate some of our picks for our favorite Asian and Pacific Islander entertainers, music artists, nonprofits and local Birmingham businesses. Today, we are sharing just a few music artists that our staff singled out as worthy of praise. In the coming days, we’ll be sharing even more. Japanese Breakfast https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MoIc5s9KXolCBH1fy9kkw Michelle Zauner is a 32-year-old Korean American indie musician who performs and records under the name Japanese Breakfast and was raised in Eugene, Ore. She also released a memoir in April…

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As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, The Kaleidoscope is taking the time to celebrate some of our picks for our favorite Asian and Pacific Islander entertainers, music artists, nonprofits and local Birmingham businesses. Today, we are sharing just a few notable movies, television shows and podcast that our staff singled out as worthy of praise. In the coming days, we’ll be sharing even more. Keith Chow, “Southern Fried Asian” podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Z5HOSDYiw&list=PLyeG7UotznWm6kjLcoeU-rtw-uyA2DkrK&index=10 Southern Fried Asian is a podcast hosted by Keith Chow that features the stories of Asian Americans from the South. The guests on…

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The current plans to “pack” the Supreme Court could be the way to not only save the lives of numerous people but also keep the nation’s highest court from being controlled by individuals whose ideologies do not represent those of the country. “Court-packing” is more than a phrase created in the past year to describe the creation of a significant imbalance of either right-wing or left-wing ideologies within the nation’s highest court. It has historical significance as well. One of the first incidents of “court-packing” existed before the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, when Federalists shrank the number of Supreme Court seats from 6 to 5 with the hopes of…

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Here’s why you should make sure you keep your vaccination card safe over the next few months: What’s on your card and why it’s important Full name Date of birth Vaccine manufacturer Clinic used Health care professional Patient number  According to the Better Business Bureau, this is more than enough information for scammers to create fake vaccination cards. In fact, scammers in Great Britain have recently been caught selling fake vaccination cards on TikTok and eBay, so it’s best to beware scammers in the U.S. who may use similar methods. Why you need the card Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages, and Crystal Cruises are all requiring individuals 18 years and older to be…

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