In preparation for the 2023 USGA election, Kaleidoscope sent a questionnaire to all students running for office. Seven candidates shared about themselves, their campaign and their view on the issues USGA faces. Their responses are below and have been edited for brevity and clarity. Use the links on the names below to jump to various points in the article. Candidates Christy Xie, VP of Finance Danny Truong, VP of Finance Rinn Mitchell, VP of Communications Janelle Guillermo, VP of Communications Ayona Roychowdhury, Executive Vice President Cassidy Stoddart, Executive Vice President Anjali Thottassery, VP of Student Services David Hantouche, VP of…
Author: RaeAnne Alexander
What is there to say about “Hamilton” that hasn’t been said before? Since 2015, the musical has reinvigorated the musical theatre genre with its catchy songs and beloved characters. This winter, Hamilton is taking the stage at the BJCC’s Concert Hall from January 24 to February 4. You don’t need me to tell you “Hamilton” is good, but I will anyway. During its roughly three-hour run time, the show never ceases to be entertaining; the songs, which blend a catchy fuse of R&B, hip-hop and rap elements, are incredible, and the performances are emotional and gripping. From the jump, “Alexander…
Aura is Kaleidoscope’s sister organization under the UAB Student Media umbrella. In honor of Aura’s upcoming issue, Contemporary Juice, I sat down with Anna Ulrey, Aura’s Editor-in-Chief and Olivia Blanton, Aura’s managing editor, to discuss juice, map making and Joe Biden. So you have probably been asked this like, a million times over already, but what does contemporary juice mean to you? Olivia: Try a billion times over. I can say simply that I was sitting in the middle of the student media office and it just popped into my head. There was no precursor. It just became Contemporary Juice,…
The World Games are coming to Birmingham in just a few days. Here’s how you can get prepared. About the games If you somehow haven’t heard, The World Games are a multi-day sporting event compiling all the major oddball sports that aren’t in the Olympic Games. The World Games kick off on July 7 at 7 p.m. with an opening ceremony at Protective Stadium. From there, a variety of sporting events, such as bowling, archery and drone-racing will take place around Birmingham from July 8 until July 17. Our own UAB campus will host several games, including boules, lacrosse, racquetball,…
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, putting an end to 49 years of federally protected abortion rights. The decision will allow states to enforce their own abortion laws. 22 states, including Alabama, have immediately put laws into effect that will either heavily restrict or entirely ban abortion. UAB students have joined the scores of voices speaking out on this landmark decision. “I’m afraid for women all over the country and I’m afraid they will take away more rights from marginalized groups,” said Lily Elena, an incoming freshman. “It feels as if they overturned it to…
Soundtrack your summer with these cool ’80s classics. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/260dnphxvwoWtjIiwLJe31?si=29aa4b4ec0cc4580 Kaleidoscope members Rae Alexander, Lewis Bruce, Parker Henson and Madison Prim contributed to this playlist.
The fog is rolling in. Buildings are collapsing. This is your soundtrack to the apocalypse. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2JQU3VCWCns89Y8SMJYkGe?si=9e185f70bb6f4e92 Kaleidoscope members Rae Alexander, Lewis Bruce, Hannah Richey and Madison Prim contributed to this playlist, in addition to UAB student Anna Frederick.
Chill out during finals week with these mellow favorites. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZdCsNiva1i46sy1hWv6fb?si=be6a16ef55fd4f75 Kaleidoscope members Rae Alexander, Lewis Bruce, Kena Cheatham, Celia Shepard, Eziyah Bishop and Madison Prim contributed to this playlist. Additionally, UAB students Rose Albert, Taikeria Adams and Halee Stewart contributed to this playlist.
Listen along to these mellow tracks we have on repeat this month. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HfmrtNw7ZFtbUPUyEsePD?si=9e2ff1a4b9ab4d63 Kaleidoscope members Rae Alexander, Hannah Richey, Javoris Hubbard, Celia Shepard and Campbell Bryan contributed to this playlist. Additionally, UAB students Taikeria Adams and Jonathan Baker contributed to this playlist.
This week, revisit your emo phase with these punk rock favorites! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LpF4XnajkAzYUzo5A0RPG?si=586ec7c949c84db1 Kaleidoscope members Rae Alexander, Lewis Bruce, Hannah Richey, John Glenn, Celia Shepard, Disney Bagwell, Kena Cheatham, Parker Henson, Madison Prim and Caleb Wood contributed to this playlist.