10/11/2020 •UAB Police Department responded to a disorderly patient at the Medial Education Building. •No item(s)/comment •No loss •Disposition: Closed •UAB Police Department responded to a fire alarm at WBHM Radio Station. •No item(s)/comment •No loss •Disposition: Closed • UAB Police Department responded to damaged property at Jerry Young Baseball Field. •Item(s)/comment: Chain-link fence •Loss: $300.00 •Disposition: Closed • UAB Police Department responded to found narcotics/found property at parking lot 16E. •Item(s)/comment: Assorted items •No loss • Disposition: Closed • UAB Police Department responded to criminal trespassing in…
Author: Emma Owen
Hi there, my name is Emma Owen and I am a junior majoring in communication studies. In addition to writing for Kaleidoscope, I am a Blazerette and compete in the Miss Alabama Organization. Outside of class, I enjoy volunteering with various organizations in the Birmingham area, including Siren Snuggles, a nonprofit organization that I created and run. Sharing the stories of others through Kaleidoscope is a joy and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity.
Are you ready for another UAB Football game day? Here’s a list of items to make your game day complete. Masks- This football season, masks are a fan’s most popular accessory. In addition to wearing masks during the game, social distancing is enforced at Legion Field to assist in keeping fans and players healthy. Masks can be found at local pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens. Hand sanitizer/disinfectant wipes- These items will come in handy after touching surfaces like hand rails and door handles at the stadium. Comfortable shoes- Between the long walks through the gravel parking lots and up…
As additional COVID-19 studies begin at UAB, experts are testing immune-focused methods, with a goal of decreasing COVID-19 related complications and deaths. Dr. Sonya Heath, professor of medicine in UAB’s Division of Infectious Diseases, said antiretrovirals or antivirals are the common method for targeting COVID-19. Currently, UAB has a study that uses the immune system to attack the virus, in order for the body to create antibodies or proteins that protect against the virus. “When we think about things like convalescent plasma, we’re actually taking plasma from somebody who has recovered from the virus and then transferring that immunity to…
Some UAB students are striving for a sustainable future through cost-effective and reusable menstrual products. Through the Campus Cup Initiative, students can sign up to receive a free menstrual cup from OrganiCup. Menstrual cups serve as an alternative to disposable menstrual products like pads and tampons. The OrganiCup can be cleaned and reused, unlike single-use products. Ari Villanueva, president of Planned Parenthood Generation Action at UAB, said students have until Oct. 14 to sign up for a free menstrual cup. “We want to give people a sustainable and more effective way to manage menstruation,” Villanueva said. Villanueva said OrganiCup is…
Throughout the years, UAB has had many mascots represent the school. Take the quiz to find out which mascot you would be!
As another UAB Homecoming approaches, Mr. and Ms. UAB prepare to pass on their titles after their year of service comes to a close. Mary Ann Jimenez, Miss UAB and senior in public health, said this experience has been unforgettable for her. “Everyone has made us feel like we’re special and that we are leaders on this campus,” Jimenez said. “I am really grateful for that.” Jimenez said that as she looks back on her year, she remembers the nerves and excitement that filled the air during homecoming 2019. Jimenez smiles after winning Ms. UAB/PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY ANN JIMENEZ…
For some, documenting quarantine and COVID-19 experiences has served as a way to remember this significant time period. The employees at Lister Hill Library are taking this idea to a whole new level. Through the project, Documenting COVID-19 at UAB, members of the Blazer community can submit their pandemic experiences to Lister Hill through the form of art, written word, voice recordings and more. These documents will then be added to UAB’s collection. Anna Kaetz, library assistant in Lister Hill’s department of Special Collections in the Reynolds-Finley Historical Library, said this idea was born from the shock of having to…
As flu season quickly approaches, Dr. Erin DeLaney, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UAB, said there are precautions that can be made to avoid the spread of influenza. “The best way to be prepared is to get your flu vaccination, as well as a lot of the preventative measures that we’re already doing with COVID too,” DeLaney said. DeLaney said mask wearing, hand washing and keeping a distance from others could possibly help us see a lighter flu season. “I would just say right now we just are really encouraging everyone to go ahead…
Student organizations are centering the conversation around mental health awareness for National Suicide Prevention Month. UAB’s chapter of Active Minds is an organization that advocates for mental health among the college community. Vani Mittal, Active Minds member and junior in biology and public health, said Active Minds aims to create an atmosphere that encourages a dialogue around mental health. Last year’s members of Active Minds pose together/PHOTO COURTESY OF VANI MITTAL “We mainly focus on destigmatizing mental health and we do that through a lot of different ways,” Mittal said. Mittal said Active Minds has several events on the horizon,…
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