Joseph Green – Contributing [email protected] golly, those TKE guys sure do have a sense of humor. Did you hear? The theme for their initiation party was originally “Corporate CEOs and Corporate Hoes.” Apparently someone wisely understood that this would be a problem, and instructed TKE to change their theme to “Corporate CEOs and Corporate Woes.” How do I know all this? It was on Facebook! So far, little mistake, little apology – no harm no foul. But, NOPE. Members of TKE took to Facebook to complain about their party being ruined by the substitution of the letter ‘w’ for the letter…
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Sisters of Sigma Kappa participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. (Photo courtesy of Ally Middleton). Ally Middleton – Opinions [email protected] I’m in a sorority, but I am not a party animal, stuck up or picture-perfect. I don’t pay for my friends, nor do I participate in hazing. I’m in a sorority, but some of my closest friends aren’t associated with fraternities and sororities at all. I’m not self-absorbed, crazy skinny, covered in monograms or unintelligent. In fact, my sorority and other chapters are actually the opposite. We have a strong policy against hazing, we celebrate our extreme diversity and we place…
Tessa Case – Staff [email protected] isn’t often that you hear the words “sushi” and “burrito” in the same sentence, and even less often to hear of a mound of sushi-grade Ahi tuna on top of Doritos. This is, however, exactly what you’ll find at Wasabi Juan’s, the focus of this week’s cheap eats.Wasabi Juan’s is a “Mexinese” restaurant that aims to make sushi more fun and approachable, according to their website. Located in the heart of Avondale, this unique eatery invites you in with fun, bright colors and a balance between organic wooden tables, exposed brick and sheet metal contrasted with bright, Mexican-style…
UAB student Archie Stewart takes title of Miss Black Alabama U.S. Ambassador. (Photo from Archie Stewart). Myah Clinton – Staff [email protected] UAB senior Ruby “Archie” Stewart has been crowned Miss Black Alabama U.S. Ambassador 2016. Stewart has competed in two other pageants before, but this will be her first time being crowned. The Miss Black U.S. Ambassador organization aims to “educate, empower, and enlighten community, states and nations,” Jessica Alexander, the organization’s State Director, said. “We target a lot of issues really persistent in the African-American community and we use our queens who are called ambassadors of change to pretty much…
“We live in a culture that’s okay with sexualizing women’s breasts to sell practically anything yet simultaneously shames women for choosing to go topless.” (Photo by Stephanie Lockhart). Erica Webb – Opinions [email protected] Here’s a riddle: What do you get when you mix burgers and breasts in public? An advertisement. What about breasts and a hungry baby? A violation of human decency, apparently. There’s something wrong with this picture, America. We live in a culture that’s okay with objectifying women’s breasts to sell practically anything yet simultaneously shames women for choosing to go topless, even when breastfeeding. This essentially sends the…
Sanders campaigned for a packed-out Bartow on Monday, Jan. 18. (Photo by Johnathon Patrick).Sanders campaigned for a packed-out Bartow on Monday, Jan. 18. (Photo by Johnathon Patrick). Gregory Williams – Contributing [email protected] Lines stretched around the Boutwell Auditorium last Monday evening as supporters and skeptics alike prepared to hear the underdog of the 2016 presidential race, Bernie Sanders, speak. But this wasn’t just any old Monday—Sanders had chosen to speak in the historic city of Birmingham, Ala. on the birthday of civil rights icon, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now, some may view this as a gesture of respect to…
April Oberman – Staff [email protected] remembrance of a man who created a non-violent campaign, lead protests and was jailed in our own Birmingham, the Leadership and Service Council partnered with the Black Student Awareness Committee to host the annual day of service dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19.One of Martin Luther King Jr.’s most famous quotes is, “What are you doing for others?” This is something the BSAC focuses on, according to Executive Director Brandon Patton.“BSAC co-sponsored the MLK Day of Service because of everything that Martin Luther King Jr. has done for African Americans. Without MLK, there…
Sarah Faulkner – News [email protected] Last week, Kscope covered the interior of the new Hill Student Center. This Wednesday, Jan. 20, UAB will celebrate the grand opening of the HSC for all students, complete with free food and prizes. The Center has been open since early December, however the grand opening will celebrate the opening of all the departments and services available, except for Panera. These departments include Full Moon, Mein Bowl, One-Stop student services, Starbucks, Student Media, a game room, Student Involvement and Leadership, Student Multicultural and Diversity programs, Career and Professional Development and Student Advocacy, Rights and Conduct, as well…
Casey Marley – Managing [email protected] Sarah Faulkner – News [email protected] UAB has had a student government since its conception in 1969. However, today many students still may not know what USGA is, how it works, why it is necessary and what it has done for UAB students throughout the years. As the USGA elections are held during the spring term of each academic school year, here’s what undergraduate students should know before the elections: USGA works like a legitimate government, much like America’s own. There are three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. Each branch works to represent the undergraduate student body and, in the…
Tuesday, Jan. 19 TorcheSaturn7 p.m.Sludge metal band Torche will perform at Saturn in Avondale. Tickets begin at $12. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Selma Movie ScreeningHill Student Center Theatre6:30- 9 p.m.“Selma,” the historical drama about the march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, will show in the theatre of the HSC to commemorate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Wednesday, Jan. 20 Hill Student Center Grand OpeningHill Student Center2 p.m.The much-awaited HSC is open, and UAB will hold an official opening ceremony at the new building on Jan. 20. At…