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We sent out a short questionnaire to each of the 2021 USGA Senate candidates for the Collat School of Business. Their answers are below. The Candidates Hannah BaileyMichelle Diaz LedesmaManish GorreDavis Gustafson Hannah Bailey Sophomore, Management Other Involvements: Resident Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator for Coins for Cancer Platform: The initiatives I would like to pursue for the upcoming school year are heavily based on transparency and communication, which are imperative qualities to pursue as advocates for the student body. Each will work to hold us as senators accountable and have open communication between senators, the student body, and administration. 1. My…

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We sent out a short questionnaire to each of the 2021 USGA Senate candidates for the School of Nursing . Their answers are below. The Candidates Faith BruntonMichayla JeremiahKaleah NwekeJade Taylor Faith Brunton Senior, Nursing Other Involvements: National Student Nurses Association Platform: I am running for the students. I want to be the voice for School of Nursing students. I hope to connect the students to faculty and staff in COVID safe ways. I also want to advocate for student needs in this ever-changing COVID environment. Why do you want to be in USGA? I was a part of USGA…

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Hannah Richey, Managing Editor I am currently watching “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. It’s how I normally end my days because it’s reliably funny and interesting. I started it at the recommendation of a friend because I’ve enjoyed other supernatural or spooky shows. “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is currently streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. Emma Owen, Editor-in-Chief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkoboFsY9_g I’ve been binging the Cecil Hotel documentary. If you’re into hearing true crime stories, I highly recommend. I had previously heard the story told on Crime Junkie, but the documentary was able to provide further context. “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at…

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https://issuu.com/uabkscope/docs/final_kscope_feb_2021__issuu_ Thank you for reading our Black History Month virtual magazine. This edition is special to us and our hope is that this will bring honor to the significance this month holds. Black History Month is a time to honor the Black community and celebrate the lives, legacies and accomplishments of Black individuals. While that is incredibly important throughout the month of February, that philosophy is needed every day of the year. In this publication, you will find articles introducing you to Black owned businesses, Black musicians, artist features, opinion pieces and more. We will also take you on a…

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As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back at some of Kaleidoscope’s 2020 memories. Below, you will find links to some of our most memorable pieces of Kaleidoscope content from the year. Features https://uabblazermedia.com/2020/09/painting-the-way-to-progress/ Kaleidoscope’s Allison Brown featured Jourdan McGowan, a local artist whose show, “Painted Faces,” emphasized the Black Lives Matter Movement and the push for racial equality. https://uabblazermedia.com/2020/12/hurtado-beats-the-odds/ In March, Caleb Wood wrote an uplifting feature on former UAB Men’s Basketball player, Luis Hurtado. After beating cancer, Hurtado was able to return to the court, inspiring fans and his coach. https://uabblazermedia.com/2020/11/uab-faculty-reflect-on-the-effect-of-covid-19/ More recently,…

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Here at Kaleidoscope, we stand by Destiny Washington, her loved ones and others that have been taken too soon through acts of violence. On December 17, Washington was killed after being shot in the Hill Student Center parking lot. No student should fear stepping on campus, no matter the time of day. UAB’s campus should be a safe space for each student. We are calling for the university to do better. According to an email from the university, UAB Police determined there was no active threat to campus at the time they were notified.  Students living in Birmingham could have…

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https://issuu.com/uabkscope/docs/december_magazine Welcome to our second virtual magazine. In this issue, you will find a student business feature, opinion pieces, tips on combatting SAD and much more. We appreciate you for supporting Kaleidoscope and UAB’s Student Media. Click the link to read the full publication.

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Let’s face it: college is an incredibly expensive life stage. Luckily, there are plenty of awesome deals for students for everything from music to back-to-school essentials. Here’s a list of five student discounts that will keep you from breaking the bank. 1. Get Adobe Creative Cloud for free through UAB via pexels It’s a great time to be a Blazer! Usually priced at around $400/year, Adobe Creative Cloud is FREE for all students at UAB. Creative Cloud includes apps like Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and more. Creative Cloud isn’t just for art majors. You can use Photoshop to create club…

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