We are not in a good place regarding the future of abortion policy in the state of Alabama, said Kaitlin Welborn, a staff member of the ACLU of Alabama in a speech on Thursday. She was asked about the likelihood of an attorney defending a case involving abortion in the hope they would help change the state’s new laws on the issue. “I often feel like there is very little I can do … I could make things worse,” said Welborn, a reproductive rights staff attorney at the organization, speaking at a public event for the Maternal and Child Health…
Author: Zac Fuller
Are you still thinking about how you want to spend your Independence Day weekend? Here are a few suggestions of activities to do around the area to make sure you are celebrating the Fourth of July in the best way possible. Vulcan Park’s Thunder on the Mountain If you are in Birmingham for the weekend, then you are in luck. The Magic City is home to arguably the most extravagant firework show in the state, and you can watch it directly from UAB’s Campus Green! Over 2,500 shells will be launched into the air, exploding in a choreographed fashion to…
With warmer weather rolling in, now is the perfect time to get outside and explore some new places. Whether you are looking for a cool swim in front of a waterfall or a calm walk through peaceful woods, this list of outdoor excursions will have you covered. While places such as Red Mountain and Ruffner Mountain are great, there are a huge variety of spots just outside of Birmingham with great experiences to offer. So, here are eight nature spots — all less than 100 miles away from campus — that you should visit this summer! Cheaha State Park Photo…