Author: Katherine Kirk

Correction (3/3/2023): This story originally misspelled Ayushi Mukund’s last name. Additionally, it included quotes that were misattributed. Both errors have been corrected. In a later conversation with Kaleidoscope, USGA President Ritika Samant conveyed that the creation of the two new committees was not specifically in response to concerns surrounding USGA finances. This article has been edited to reflect that. Update (3/15/2023): In a later conversation with Kaleidoscope, Ayushi Mukund and the Rangeela club clarified their frustration is directed at University Recreation, not USGA. Ayushi Mukund, manager for the Rangeela club, spoke during the student forum portion of the USGA Senate…

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Thursday evening, UAB broke No. 19 FAU’s 20-game winning streak 86-72 in Bartow Arena. This is the first time a ranked opponent has been to Bartow since 2019. UAB’s Eric Gaines led the Blazers this game with 21 points and 10-11 at the free throw line. Gaines started strong, opening the game with two free throws followed by a jumper. By halftime, he had seven points under his belt. Four minutes into the game, UAB lost the lead with a layup by FAU’s Vladislav Goldin. Gaines quickly retaliated with a three-pointer for the Blazers. FAU regained their lead until two…

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UAB men’s basketball opened their season with a 98-47 win in an exhibition game against Mississippi College. UAB showcased a new roster during a Tuesday exhibition game against Mississippi College. East Tennessee State transfer student, Ladarius Brewer, and LSU transfer Eric Gaines led the Blazers to a 51-point victory, having 14 points each. The Blazers started strong by winning tipoff then straight into a three-pointer by Jordan “Jelly” Walker. Followed by back-to-back goals by UAB’s Trey Jemison. With Ladarius Brewer scoring 12 points in the first half, UAB led 42-16 at halftime. UAB opened the second half with Walker’s three free…

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In a battle of field goals, redshirt junior, Matt Quin stole the show for the green team kicking a perfect five out of five bringing the score to 6-9 at halftime where the score was held until the fourth quarter.  In four fifteen-minute quarters, the green team defeated the gold team 16-6. The Green team’s success is partially attributed to running back Zeus Perryman who scored the only touchdown of the game seven minutes into the fourth quarter. Gold Team delivered strong efforts defensively, in the fourth quarter they recovered a fumble by the Green Team however they were unable…

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Five runs in the first inning secure UAB (17-7) a 10-4 win against Birmingham-Southern in the first annual Rickwood College Classic.  Held at America’s oldest baseball field, the Rickwood Classic is an annual throwback game played by the Birmingham Barons. This year Rickwood Field invited two local colleges to face each other on the historic field.    The top performers in this game were John Marc Mullins, Christian Hall and Logan Braunschweig. All three players gained two runs over the Panthers. Both Hall and Braunschweig had an RBI of two this game. The Blazers opened the game with a strong batting…

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This article was originally published in the Bodies issue of Kaleidoscope. Read it in its original printing online or pick up a magazine at UAB Student Media’s office. All season long, UAB women’s basketball freshman guard Emily Klaczek grabbed fans attention.   Klaczek is from Hoffman Estates, Illinois. She is one of five siblings and has been playing basketball since first grade. She is currently an undecided major but is leaning towards education or psychology. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Klaczek had the opportunity to get a second freshman year in basketball. While academically she is a sophomore, she is…

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With 1:18 left in the game, UAB’s KJ Buffen passed the ball to Trey Jemison for an authoritative dunk, giving the Blazers an eight-point lead. UAB (24-7) would maintain that lead and defeat Louisiana Tech (21-9) 87-74 in a battle for the second seed in Conference USA’s West division. The game’s top scorers were Jordan Walker with 24 points and Mike Ertel with 20. Quan Jackson and Trey Jemison added 16 points each. LA Tech played a great game against UAB led by C-USA player of the year contender Kenneth Lofton. Lofton grabbed 20 points, ten rebounds, and four assists. …

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