Moya Morgan – Head Opinions [email protected] Police officers lighting candles at vigil. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Lockhart My country ‘tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, what have you become? Right after the celebration of the independence of the United States of America, it seems as though we are still in the midst of an ongoing fight amongst ourselves. Within the last few weeks, the country has experienced an upheaval that begs society to question just how “united” we are. There is so much happening right now that it is close to impossible to choose one specific issue to cover. It…
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Mark Linn – News [email protected] Cyclists completed the last leg of the Cycliad bicycle challenge on May 3 at Railroad Park, wrapping up a four week ride that covered 1,300 miles across five states to raise funds for cancer research and support services.“This is our big finale celebration at railroad park. We’ve had a huge turnout, we’re really excited,” said Sarah Smedley, Operations Manager at the Deep South Cancer Foundation, the charitable nonprofit group that organized the Cycliad event. “We’ve gone between 13 hospitals, close to 1300 miles, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, all the hospitals that participate in the Patient Navigator program.…
Moya Morgan – Sports [email protected] Black lives matter protest (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons). The news reported that an African American male had been shot and killed in an act of police brutality. According to CNN.com, Walter Scott was killed on Saturday morning by Michael Slager, a five year veteran of the North Charleston Police department after what initially began as a traffic stop. In the video that surfaced, it appears that Scott, unarmed, attempted to run away from Slager but to no avail. Slager pulled his gun, eight shots rang out and Scott fell to the ground. When Slager made…
Rhonda Reeves – Staff [email protected] Birmingham Fashion Week is about to hit the streets with some big names like August AtelierBirmingham Fashion Week is approaching. From May 7-9, the city will become a southern capital of fashion, with many designers showcasing their wares. These designersare clamoring to be as successful as August Getty Atelier. Getty is one of the youngest designers to ever display a collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. At the age of 20, Getty has received the attention of celebrities like Perez Hilton and Kristin Cavallari. People are talking about the debut of his fall and winter 2015/2016…
Emmett Christolear – Managing [email protected] Check out all the cuteness in our print edition (Photos submitted by pet owners). The benefits of owning a pet are numerous. Not only are they adorable, but they can provide stress relief and companionship. Once you have decided you want a pet, it may be hard to figure out your next step. If you live in an apartment, be sure to ask your landlord about pet policies before you start looking. Some landlords only allow certain kinds of pets or pets of a certain weight and below. Be sure to clarify with your landlord, as…
Moya Morgan – Sports [email protected] Far too many young girls view their dark skin as an irreversible curse (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons). I hated myself from age eight until I was about 17. During those years, I was repeatedly mocked and made fun of not because of my size, height or my quirkiness, but my skin complexion.What baffled me was the fact that these remarks were not coming from other races, but from people who looked just like me. The very first time I knew I was dark was in the third grade. The children in my class were discussing…
Neha Patel – Staff [email protected] On April 11, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Youth Summit will be held in Heritage Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is currently being planned by nine UAB students who hope to address and broadcast issues faced by AAPI communities to their fellow students. “The Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Summit will seek to highlight social, economic and health issues faced by AAPI communities. To this end, the Summit will feature a variety of presentations, workshops and networking opportunities for college and graduate students throughout the Southeast. We hope to…
Mark Linn – Staff [email protected] A scene from the Jefferson County Courthouse on Feb. 9, when the long-standing ban on same sex marriage was temporarily lifted for three weeks (Photo by Casey Marley). It has been more than two months since Alabama became the 37th state to legalize same-sex marriage, however recent actions by the state Supreme Court have put marriage rights back into question. On March 3, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an order to state probate judges to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. In a 7-1 decision, the court ruled that Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage was…
Alex Merrill – Social Media [email protected] Make every effort to drink responsibly this holiday (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons). Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Even though the holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, Birmingham still has plenty going on to make sure you have a fun and festive day. St. Patrick’s Day began in the 17th century as a Christian feast day before becoming what we know it to be today. According to CAB International, the day officially celebrates the life of St. Patrick, as well as the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. But that is not why we are here.…
Casey Marley – News [email protected]://www.youtube.com/embed/ltk5FftRQ2M?rel=0&feature=youtu.be&wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uab.edu Tomorrow, the polls will open as UAB undergraduates decide who will represent them next semester in the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA). The 2014-2015 school year marked the end of Anjali Wagle’s term as USGA president. The upcoming year requires a leader to fill her spot in an era of UAB’s history that is filled with controversial topics like the removal of the football team, the Free UAB movement and the collective distrust of the administration felt by students. Who will take Wagle’s place? Two men have applied for the presidential position: Garrett Stephens and Jacob…