Hannah Richey, editor-in-chief My current comfort album is Trixie Mattel’s “One Stone.” I’m a fan of folk/country music and this is easily one of my favorite albums. Most songs take on a very folksy storytelling element with a few “radio” songs interspersed that keep the album interesting and giving you a break from some of the more emotional moments in it. This album is great for singing in the car or for studying and stays mellow enough to get you through the longer days before the end of the semester. Campbell Bryan, Reporter “Ruldoph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is perfect to…
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There are flashes of the rainbow across UAB’s campus, from a sticker on a computer or water bottle to a pin worn on a backpack or a smiling person’s jacket. More and more, the rainbow has been welcomed on campus.
Every day, students use the internet for anything from homework to social media, and they aren’t always mindful of how their data could be in danger. Curt Carver, vice president and chief information officer of information technology at UAB, said there are several ways that students can ensure their data is secure with apps and software offered by the university. “The university offers several that are free. Keeper, which is a password management software, I would definitely recommend because it allows you to keep track of and generate passwords,” Carver said. “The second one is an endpoint protection software, SentinelOne. Even if you’re playing games, don’t turn that off. Leave it on. It does a great job at…
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As the second quarter ends, the crowd’s attention makes its way to the 50-yard -line as the band, dance team and drum majors make their way to provide an experience of a lifetime. HBCU football classic are more than merely an annual game to be played. It’s a tradition and an experience like no other. The Turkey Day Classic, Bayou Classic and Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic are just a few of the numerous HBCU football classics that take place. However, the most popular HBCU event is the Magic City Classic between Alabama State and Alabama A&M which first began in 1924 and has been played uninterrupted since 1945. This “game” is filled with a week of numerous events: concerts, parades, tailgates,…
Movies on the Green Oct. 18 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Campus Green This year you can catch a movie on the Green. Watch Monsters University with your fellow students as a way to wind down after midterms. Be sure to bring your blankets and snacks or even a picnic. Alpha Tau Omega in the 2019 Blazer Showdown | Photo from Kaleidoscope archives Blazer Showdown Oct. 19 7 p.m. Campus Green Blazer Showdown will be a bit different than the years before. This year it will be located on the Campus Green. Come out on to see teams showcase their talent through dance and skits. In previous…
From Mitski to Meek Mill, G-Eazy to Brandi Carlile, see what Kaleidoscope members are listening to this week. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73flIgDrgmBauHSgVGO9o0
Disney Bagwell, Illustrator I really love the show Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” on FX. The overall theme explores relationships, family, race, income , and more but also has a really good humor element to it that always puts a smile on my face. “Atlanta” is now streaming on Hulu. Ankit Bandyopadhyay, Reporter I’m a big fan of Adam Sandler movies. One of my favorites is “Grown Ups”. The humor is very stupid and brainless, which is why I like it. “Grown Ups” is now streaming on Netflix, Hulu and AMC+. James Goodman, Reporter If you haven’t seen “The Big Lebowski” it’s…
This week’s playlist features 10 songs from movies and TV shows the Kaleidoscope staff members love. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/785uUsIdlxc7s0fTflQVfV?si=5457a47d44e14d70 Celia Shepard, Shalen Lawson, Lucy Graves, Caleb Wood, John Glenn, Campbell Bryan, Alex Yates, Ankit Bandyopadhyay, Disney Bagwell and Hannah Richey contributed to this playlist.