– DJ Swole – BlazeRadio General Manager/[email protected] Hello Friends. It is now the time of the year when we stuff our faces with turkey, bruise our neighbors to save 50 dollars on a new television for Black Friday, and watch a ton of football. However, most of us don’t take time to realize what the rules are for the holiday season. Fear not! For I, DJ Swole am here to help you with 15 rules to follow this Thanksgiving season. 1. Macaroni and Cheese is disgusting. I don’t care who cooks it. You are welcome to eat it on Thanksgiving, but…
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Community members march through Birmingham at the first rally on Thursday, Nov. 10 to promote unity between marginalized groups following the results of the Nov. 8 presidential election. Photo courtesy of Mateo Montoya, from fourteen76.com Mark Linn – Copy [email protected] Hundreds of people gathered at Kelly Ingram Park to voice their opposition to president- elect Donald Trump and solidarity among minority groups for two unity rallies that marched around downtown Birmingham. “The overall goal and message of both rallies was to create a safe and open environment for people who feel threatened or demeaned by the rhetoric used by President Trump…
Graphic by Sarah Faulkner Collier Fernekes – [email protected] night, Donald J. Trump became to president-elect of the United States of America. It’s the second time in the last 16 years that a candidate has won the popular vote, but has lost the electoral vote, and therefore did not win the presidency.This system is something I believe needs to be reevaluated, but whether or not that will actually happen is obviously beyond my control. The real issue, though, is the lack of understanding and assumption that nothing wrong has gone on this entire election season in regard to the way rhetoric…
Four members of the UABPD and one Birmingham City Police officer [not pictured] answer questions about issues and finding solutions to the national tension between officers and African-Americans. Photo by Marika Gray Destiny Hosmer – Staff [email protected] The UAB and Birmingham City Police answered questions from the community at a discussion panel on Tuesday, Nov. 1 in light of heightened tension between police and African-Americans across the U.S. The Cops in the Community Discussion Panel was held to identify issues and find solutions amidst the ongoing national dialogue surrounding police and African-Americans. The event was hosted by the UAB National Pan-Hellenic…
food vegetarian recipes chili recipe This chili recipe only costs $10. Adding sour cream, jalapeño peppers and cheese gives this dish a creamy kick. Photo by Isabell Moon – Isabell Moon, [email protected] This chili recipe is quick, easy and extremely affordable. You can buy all the ingredients for about $10. All you’ll need is a large pot with a lid and a cooking spoon. This chili is fairly low maintenance and is great for a beginner meal that isn’t pre-packaged (sorry, mac and cheese). Total time: 45 minMakes 4 – 5 servings Ingredients: 1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped (optional) ½ large…
Students dressed in various costumes perform at the Hill Student Center for Blaze the Night. Photo by Giani Martin Tessa Case – News [email protected] The threat of rain loomed over downtown Birmingham, the bonfire had been cancelled and the event had been moved indoors. Blaze the Night, now an unfit title for the fight song competition without a bonfire, seemed to go up in smoke on Thursday, Oct. 20. “I’m very irritated by this [change],” said T.J. Mayberry, a junior health care management student who was there to support a competing friend. “I was really looking forward to the event being outdoors.”…
Brooke Becker introduces two new databases of records from the early days of the NAACP and the 20th century Black Freedom Struggle. Photo by Ian Keel Two new databases of primary sources are available onlineDestiny Hosmer – Staff [email protected] Primary historical resources on the 20th century Black Freedom Struggle and records of the early history of the NAACP can now be accessed at UAB Libraries following the debut of two new databases on Thursday, Oct. 20. The two new databases, entitled Black Freedom Struggle in the 20th Century and NAACP Papers, provide copies of records such as legal briefings, federal government…
SF Armory Boxing Ring – Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Jared Chesnut – BlazeRadio DJ/Operations [email protected] a battle that saw challenger Whitt make a huge comeback in the last few days, Richard Daniel stood his ground to retain the Birmingham Big Battle title for a 3rd week. Standing between Daniel and a month-long reign with the belt, however, is a man who’s been all over Birmingham: Kenny Loften. Challenger: Kenny LoftenRepresenting Birmingham by way of Hoover, Kenny Loften has been putting in some serious time over the past two years to step up his presence in Birmingham’s scene, and it’s been paying…
Senior guard Dirk Williams dunks the ball during the dunking contest at Hoops on the Green. Photo by Giani Martin Jack Ryan – Staff [email protected] The fifth annual “Hoops on the Green” held on Thursday, Oct. 13 officially launched the 2016-17 season for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The event introduced fans to the new players and to Robert Ehsan, first year head coach for men’s basketball. Here is a breakdown and preview of what to expect from the teams this year: Women’s Basketball Randy Norton is in his fourth season as the head coach of the team. He comes into…
Jack Ryan – Staff [email protected] The Kaleidoscope sat down with Michael Sam, defensive end for the St. Louis Rams, who spoke on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 4 as part of the UAB Lecture Series. Sam was a defensive end for the University of Missouri from 2009-2013 and a unanimous All-American athlete, as well the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. He became the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL when he was selected in the 7th round by the St. Louis Rams. It has been two years now since you officially came out. What has the response been…