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Students pictured crossing a busy street. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Alabama’s tragedy, America’s problem: Why car dependency is killing us
The Campus Recreation Center provides various equipment students can utilitze for health and wellness.(Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Blazers Asked: When Is the Rec Center the Least Busy?
This student led petition would require majors to be listed on every degree.
Missing Majors on Diplomas Spark Student Petition
Dilfer served as the head coach of UAB Football since 2022. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Trent Dilfer Fired as Head Coach of UAB Football
The trend in cases alone remain similar to previous years. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Increased Complexity in Student Conduct Cases
The Campus Recreation Center provides various equipment students can utilitze for health and wellness.(Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Blazers Asked: When Is the Rec Center the Least Busy?
This student led petition would require majors to be listed on every degree.
Missing Majors on Diplomas Spark Student Petition
The trend in cases alone remain similar to previous years. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Increased Complexity in Student Conduct Cases
A student walks across campus near University Boulevard. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Access Library)
Off-Campus Students Struggle with Daily Commutes
Thousands of students gather for First Year Student Convocation. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Freshman Enrollment Reaches New High
Multiple vendors and the Birmingham community gather to celebrate various vegan dishes. (Photo Courtesy of Birmingham Vegans)
Birmingham Vegan Fest 2025: A Celebration of Plant-Based Living at Cahaba Brewery
Cahaba River Society Hosts Earth Week Cleanups Across Birmingham Area (Photo Courtesy of Cahaba River Society)
Celebrating Earth Week with Cahaba River Society
Redemptive Cycles offers more than just bikes, it provides residents with mobility and a strong sense of community. (Photo Courtesy of Redemptive Cycles)
Pedaling Towards Progress: How Redemptive Cycles is Changing Lives in Birmingham
Participants gathered in Railroad Park to advocate for scientific research and evidence-based policy.(Photo courtesy of Shaurita Hutchins)
Birmingham Stands Up for Science at Railroad Park
Photo by Lewis Bruce
Put some ‘spring’ in your step with these Birmingham walking trails
Hundreds filled the concert hall to witness this exciting performance. (Photo Courtesy of American Theatre Guild)
“Wicked” Returns to BJCC for 24-Run Show in September
Multiple vendors and the Birmingham community gather to celebrate various vegan dishes. (Photo Courtesy of Birmingham Vegans)
Birmingham Vegan Fest 2025: A Celebration of Plant-Based Living at Cahaba Brewery
Kscope Recipes #1: Breakfast Bake
Kscope Recipes #1: Breakfast Bake
Pictured: Lawrence Schultz, left, and Em Slawson, right
Meet the students behind AEIVA’s 47th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Image courtesy of PASTEL and BBC Film
The Oscars missed out on these films
The Blazers wore black jerseys featuring the names of pediatric cancer patients from the organization Smile-A-Mile.
Blazers Defeat Akron 31-28 at Protective Stadium
Katie Keur competing at Foothills Invitational. (Photo courtesy of UAB Athletics)
Blaze On: UAB Women’s Cross Country Ready for a Promising Season
Kennedy's contract extension reflects his impressive perfomance with the team. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Kennedy to Earn $1.5M Annually Under New UAB Contract
Students and alumni petition to prohibit Jalen Kitna from playing for UAB
Students and alumni petition to prohibit Jalen Kitna from playing for UAB
Image courtesy of Ken Shepherd
Player Profile: UAB WSOC’s Asha Zuniga on traditions, leadership and the future  
Students pictured crossing a busy street. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
Alabama’s tragedy, America’s problem: Why car dependency is killing us
Image courtesy of Garrett Jones
YDSA takes a stand against white supremacist signage on campus
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Students express dismay at overturning of Roe v. Wade
Students express dismay at overturning of Roe v. Wade
Little River Canyon | Photo courtesy of National Parks Service
See Alabama’s natural beauty with these nine summer spots
Unexpectedly Intellectual Episode 1
Unexpectedly Intellectual Episode 1
Bham Bites: T-Bone's
Bham Bites: T-Bone’s
Trevor Takes On: Snacks
Trevor Takes On: Snacks
Welcome to UABtv
Welcome to UABtv
Blazer Talk S2 Ep.2
Walking & Running Animations: How They Work & How to Make One
Walking & Running Animations: How They Work & How to Make One
Blazers Abloom Recap
Blazers Abloom Recap
Aura's 50th Anniversary: Volume 51 Issue No. 2
Aura’s 50th Anniversary: Volume 51 Issue No. 2
Aura's 50th Anniversary Launch Celebration
Aura’s 50th Anniversary Launch Celebration
Aura's 50th Anniversary: Volume 51 Issue No.1
Aura’s 50th Anniversary: Volume 51 Issue No.1
The News Site of University of Alabama at Birmingham

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"Cuphead" video game (Photo/Chad Moldenhauer)

When Code Meets Creativity: The Art of Indie Game Development

Hannah Enskat • September 7, 2022
As game development continues to advance, the potential and popularity of indie game developers continues to sky rocket.
A Year Later, “Solar Power” Still Has So Much to Give

A Year Later, “Solar Power” Still Has So Much to Give

Riley Donlon • August 31, 2022
Lorde's most recent album, "Solar Power", challenges her previous artistic personas by radically reinventing her aesthetic and tone.
Connect Fest Recap

Connect Fest Recap

Cheyenne Hollowell • August 30, 2022
On Aug. 21, Aura participated in UAB's Connect Fest, an annual event featuring food, music, and nearly 100 student organizations.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN for Volume 49 Issue No. 1

SUBMISSIONS OPEN for Volume 49 Issue No. 1

Anna Ulrey • July 5, 2022
Ex nihilo is Latin for “out of nothing...”
Artist Spotlight: Taylor Lyon

Artist Spotlight: Taylor Lyon

Anna Ulrey • May 4, 2022
Aura publishes artist spotlights to provide readers with the opportunity to get to know the authors and artists published in Vol. 48 Issue No. 1 of Aura Literary Arts Review. In our final artist spotlight article of the year, we introduce Taylor Lyon…
Artist Spotlight: Kaitlyn Avery & Rich Glinnen

Artist Spotlight: Kaitlyn Avery & Rich Glinnen

Anna Ulrey • April 28, 2022
Aura publishes artist spotlights to provide readers with the opportunity to get to know the authors and artists published in Vol. 48 Issue No. 1 of Aura Literary Arts Review. In this artist spotlight article, we introduce Kaitlyn Avery and Rich Glinnen…
Interview with Anna Ulrey, Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Aura Literary Arts Review

Interview with Anna Ulrey, Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Aura Literary Arts Review

Olivia Blanton • April 26, 2022
Anna Ulrey gives readers an inside scoop on her upcoming tenure as the 2022-2023 Aura Editor-in-Chief...
Artist Spotlight: Denis Bell & Angelina Scuffle

Artist Spotlight: Denis Bell & Angelina Scuffle

Anna Ulrey • April 21, 2022
Aura publishes artist spotlights to provide readers with the opportunity to get to know the authors and artists published in Vol. 48 Issue No. 1 of Aura Literary Arts Review. In this artist spotlight article, we introduce Denis Bell and Angelina Scuffle…
Event Recap: Birmingham Poetry Review Reading Series

Event Recap: Birmingham Poetry Review Reading Series

Kaitlyn Harris • April 15, 2022
The event spotlighted Nicole Sealey, a St. Thomas-born and Florida-raised, award-winning poet...
American Psycho: Tailored Suits, Business Cards and the Mores of Contemporary Capitalist Society

American Psycho: Tailored Suits, Business Cards and the Mores of Contemporary Capitalist Society

Kaitlyn Harris • April 6, 2022
Christian Bale not only rivals the 2022 Batman, Robert Pattinson, with his performance in the Dark Knight Trilogy but offers fresh executions of dynamic roles exploring the dark underbelly of contemporary social institutions...
Music is Poetry

Music is Poetry

Caylin Kyzer • March 29, 2022
Poetry itself is something that I feel a lot of people are intimidated by. It reminds them of high school English, reading the same few poems over and over every year. A few years ago that was my connection to the art form, too...
Aura Vol. 48 Issue No. 2: A Playlist

Aura Vol. 48 Issue No. 2: A Playlist

Riley Donlon • March 25, 2022
This is a playlist inspired by Aura's "Bodies" issue, with songs that have body imagery in their lyrics, that are reminiscent of specific pieces from the issue, or that just have the right vibes...
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