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Volume 49| Issue 33
Computer Love How are UAB students finding romance online?
Dear Kaleidoscope Readers, Howdy Folks, Valentine’s day is over the horizon and love is definitely in the air. The groundhog failed to see its shadow, and as stronger and more intelligent organisms it’s our duty to flex right into the early Spring for the small mammals that didn’t believe in us. One thing you can believe is this issue is jam-packed with lovey-dovey nonsense from start to finish. We start by learning about measures that Student Health and Wellness takes on campus to prevent the spread of STI’s. Also on campus, Peter S. Hendricks, Ph.D., partnered with the University of British Columbia to study the effects of psychedelics on Intimate Partner Violence. Both of these stories can be found in our news section. This week’s spread is a collection of UAB students opinions on different social media platforms and their efficacy in helping you find that special someone. In the digital age, many have turned to apps like Tinder, OKCupid and more to find someone with similar interests that could want to start a relationship. Maybe this will help you find the right person, there’s still time until V-Day! We’ve got people banding together to show a different kind of love by hating on the misogynist community on our opinions page. The Return of Kings meetups around the world were either a hoax or a bust depending on who you ask, and many people are upset for a host of different reasons. Our Photography Editor Stephanie Lockhart has your dessert covered in this week’s Southern Vegan. The eggless, dairyless chocolate chip cookies should cover all the bases. If you’re single, just eat the cookie dough, and if you’ve got a significant other, you can bake them to share! Page 14 should prepare you for the big day. Jared Jones’s weekly wellness column will get you ready to kiss with tips for lipcare, and DJ Red’s Red Planet Reviews will give you the playlist for a night in with your lover. Go to the Blazeradio website for the full list, we could only give you half! Enjoy your Valentine’s Day, and don’t forget the discount candy on Feb. 15. See you next week!
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TC Cannon sounds off on the Board of Trustees meeting he University of Alabama System Board of Trustees T met Feb. 5th at 11:00 am and adjourned at 11:06 am. All items on the agenda were approved with one voice
Arena. I was proud to stand in his memory, Wyndall Ivey was a stalwart. One of our proudest moments was the football team winning I-A status. That legendary team had a player that became our current Free UAB commander - Thank you Justin Craft. Back in those days, we were allowed to speak at BOT meetings. No more. The BOT stands strong as we stand silent as stepchildren. The Blazer Nation has the power to be free and to control our future. Failing to vote seals the deal for the BOT. We remain their stepchildren. So you think these remarks are ridiculous and without merit. Senator Jeff Sessions has a trademark philosophy. “Truth is real. It trumps falsehood.” The truth is that your name does not appear on the registered voter list printed in The Birmingham News last Wednesday. You have until 2-29-16 to register and qualify to vote in the next Presidential Preference Primary election on 3-1-16. We also have the power to create a ballot and vote it’s approval. I respectfully ask all Blazer social media maniacs to critique this idea, President Watts has challenged us to use our knowledge to change our world. Please advise my Blazer Buddies.
vote unanimously. The agenda was prepared in Tuscaloosa. Relevant committees met at UAB Thursday Feb. 4th to review their submissions. There was only one change - a UAH issue. Prior to the meeting, gratuitous words of thanks, praise and promise were uttered by the significant’s. USGA President, Garrett Stephens, spoke last. He was the only one that spoke the word football. There were printed handouts for spectators. Most enjoyable was a colorful collage of the great things regarding UAB; things obviously known by the Blazer Nation. Maybe it should have been entitled, “Kudos to the Board of Trustees”. This Blazer would also like to thank the Board of Trustees for it’s contribution of “institutional” funds for our privately funded facilities and activities. Wouldn’t it be great if they would abandon the extension center rule which defines our athletic sites as intramural? This extension center pre 1969 rule did not allow permanent restrooms or seating. Thank goodness the BOT would allow one extra port-o-let when the Tide came to play. Thanks again for whatever benevolence and compassion shown by Tuscaloosa for Birmingham. (Cheek Full of Tongue) Some may doubt the totalitarian supremacy of the BOT. This member of the original Free UAB troops back in the eighties speaks from experience. In fact, I was a student in the seventies, one of my classmates, Dr. Carol Garrison, was fired for bucking the BOT. One of my distinguished leaders from the early nineties was memorialized last Thursday at Bartow
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Quote of the Year: “I can almost hear the whip that slashes your back” ee golly, those TKE guys sure do have a sense G of humor. Did you hear? The theme for their initiation party was originally “Corporate CEO’s and
TKE members discuss the name change of their party.
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Corporate Hoes.” Apparently someone wisely understood that this would be a problem, and instructed TKE to change their theme to “Corporate CEO’s 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 ‘h’. One member remarked “Corporate woes... Well this won’t be fun anymore.” Another gentlemen, claiming (sarcastically) to be a member of Women for Political Progress at UAB (WPP at UAB), responded by calling the name change “A WIN FOR WOMEN EVERYWHERE.” (An overstatement, of course – to me, a WIN would be some official reprimand against the chapter.) Anyhow, members of TKE kept up the comedy routine. One member of TKE mustered his Composition 101 command of imagery to highlight the absurdity that a MAN would speak in support of WPP, saying, “I can almost hear the whip that slashes your back.” Another TKE brother dubbed this the “Quote of the year.” So here we are. The posts have now been deleted, but snapshots of the posts remain in a conversation on the WPP’s Facebook page, where I saw them. I like WPP, because they do awesome stuff, like organizing debate parties, hosting interesting speakers, and promoting gender equality for all. In my opinion, this group of women and men deserves an apology from
the brothers at TKE who sucker punched WPP based on the (probably correct) assumption that WPP would be upset with a fraternity sanctioning an event referring to women as “hoes.” I think it’s reasonable to ask TKE to offer assurances that something like this won’t happen again. While we’re waiting, allow me to take you on a journey. To the brothers of TKE that mocked WPP on Facebook: take a moment and travel with me to “adulthood,” where no one wears bowties except for Bill Nye. Let’s pretend some of you have jobs in a corporate environment, and that you work beside women. Perhaps you work for a woman. Now, tell me how you would define the phrase “Corporate Hoe” to your boss. (Oh, by the way, that could actually happen. This may be news to you, but employers check out potential hires on Facebook.) Meanwhile, we have returned to the present, where you represent the school, your organization (presumably an organization that does not sanction this kind of disrespect) and yourselves. Look around. You have fellow students who are women. You have professors who are women. You have family members who are women. Show some respect.
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How to stay safe on Valentine’s Day
for the SHAPE program said. “One in two people that are sexually active will have one before they’re 25; people get them, it’s ok, but go to the doctor and get treated!” HPV is correlated with contracting cervical cancer, according to Kudroff, but with the proper precautions, such as taking the HPV vaccine Gardasil, it can be prevented. Although she acknowledged that abstinence is the best way to avoid potentially sexually transmitted dangers, Kudroff said that people shouldn’t be sexually inactive purely out of worries about STDs. “Don’t avoid sex because of fear,” Kudroff said. “It’s all about looking at your value system and seeing where sex fits into that.” She stated that The Student Health and Wellness center provides various resources for students who want to practice safe sex. Photo by Angela Hollowell the key is to analyze what kind of relationship one wants and Pierce Newman focuses on recruiting students to be peer make sure one’s partner has the Staff Writer educators. This action led to a campussame level of understanding. pnewman1@uab.edu wide project to encourage sexually active students to receive the human n college, Valentine’s Day is a time that papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, also many college students choose to be known as Gardasil, last fall. sexually active. Mature students, armed Angelica Lyons, the president of with the proper information, can minimize the Peer Educators, said that one the risks if they choose to make this of their most effective initiatives in decision. HPV vaccination was giving students One place to start is at the Student incentives such as movie tickets, a T-shirt Health and Wellness Center, located behind and other prizes once they had taken Denman Hall. Free condoms are always all Gardasil shots from the Health and available to UAB students there, and other Wellness Center. Lyons said that the virus contraceptives can be obtained as well can be spread through warts coming in after students have consulted with a health contact with someone else’s skin, but is professional on staff. primarily spread through sexual contact. The Health and Wellness Center Her advice on reducing the chances of offers a variety of contraceptives, such catching HPV, other than getting the HPV as a prescription for the pill, patch or vaccine and using a condom, is for one to ring. They can also insert hormonal and know their sexual partner. nonhormonal intrauterine devices (IUD) “Even if it’s a one-night stand, make and subcutaneous implants, as well as sure you’re asking questions, make sure offer Depo-Provera injections and provide you’re investigating body parts,” Lyons consultations for barrier methods. said. The Health and Wellness Center, The 1917 Clinic, a part of UAB’s Center according to its website, provides for AIDS Research, also routinely takes services in sex education, ranging part in both educating and screening from “presentations across the campus UAB students for sexually transmitted educating students about safe sex diseases. This clinic also has a peer-based practices” at health fairs, residence halls education component called SHAPE and in graduate and undergraduate course. (Sexual Health Awareness through Peer They also supply “educational resources Education) that has UAB students among at the clinic in the waiting room and with its interns. providers.” “It’s about reducing the stigma about The Department of Health Promotion STI’s,” Kachina Kudroff, the coordinator within the Health and Wellness Center
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The National College Health Assessment’s most recent study, which took place in the spring of 2015, found that 0.8 percent of 74,438 undergraduate respondents had contracted HPV in the last 12 months, while 54.6 percent had received the vaccine. In this study, 33.8 percent of males and 33.1 percent of females had no sexual partners in the last twelve months, 36.8 percent of males and 41.9 percent of females had one sexual partner during that interval, and 29.3 percent of males and 24.9 percent of females had two or more partners. Only half of all students used a form of birth control during the last time they had intercourse, with the two most popular methods being condoms and birth control pills. 1.4 percent of students that had intercourse in the past 12 months said that an unintended pregnancy had occurred. UAB students that choose to be sexually active this Valentine’s Day can stay safe by taking the proper precautions. To set up an appointment with the Health and Wellness Center, call 205-934-358.
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A kinder, gentler world with psychedelics
history of media coverage, this was “I do not encourage anybody to a very legitimate drug being studied use these substances recreationally. for very legitimate psychoactive These substances are safest and most indications,” Hendricks said. “The beneficial when used in a carefully data looked extremely promising, but controlled and interpersonally in time LSD became associated with supportive setting,” Hendricks said. a counterculture: the hippies, the “I don’t doubt that some people have Woodstock generation. It didn’t help been harmed in some way by use of that the CIA and the US military had these substances recreationally, and been examining LSD as a potential I don’t want anyone getting the idea weapon. It turns out it doesn’t work so that I’m in any way promoting their well as a weapon.” usage.” The research team believes that Hendricks hopes that the team’s LSD and the other classic psychedelics work will eventually open the door for actually have the opposite effect. more research in this area. “We know that they can occasion “I know there’s a history of these experiences that generally sensationalism here, but for me encourage, promote a gentler, kinder there’s really nothing sensational more loving person. There’s been some about it. We’re trying to develop research for the past two-and-a-half treatment to help people who need decades, but not as much as we’d like the help. I think it’s as simple as that,” Illustration from UAB News Brandon Varner to see,” Hendricks said. “There isn’t Hendricks said. “I’m hoping that Editor-in-Chief yet the federal funding for it, it’s still a whatever sort of political baggage editor@insideuab.com to the Center for Disease Control. Schedule I substance which means it’s these substances carry will disappear The researchers found subjects with recognized as a potentially dangerous and we’ll focus on the fact that we AB Associate Professor Peter S. previous convictions for IPV through addictive drug with no medical can really help people and make Hendricks, Ph.D., has been working their public records. The lead author applications.” a difference if we explore these for the past few years to demystify of the study, Zach Walsh, Ph.D., of the However, Hendricks is stopping short further.” psychedelic drugs. University of British Columbia, then of glorifying the drugs as a cure-all. From an initial study through UAB’s asked these former convicts about Treatment Accountability for Safer their use of psychedelics. Communities substance abuse program This observational study tracked to his current work with the University of 302 men that fit both criteria over a British Columbia, Hendricks is working period of seven years, according to in a new wave of psychedelic research. UAB News. Of those men, 56 percent put that recycling in the right bin He is the co-author of a new study that admitted to using hallucinogens, and focuses on the link between psychedelic only 27 percent of that group was later drugs and a decrease in intimate partner arrested for IPV. Of the group that did violence. not use the substances, 42 percent “I think this is interesting because were arrested again during the study’s science is a cumulative process. No one seven-year period. study is going to tell the whole story. But According to Hendricks, these in this case, we have study after study drugs were the subject of academic after study after study pointing to the research in the 50’s and 60’s before same thing time and again. It’s telling the work halted when Nixon put them on same story,” Hendricks said. “I think when the list of Schedule I drugs. Schedule all paths lead you to the same conclusion, I drugs, are defined as substances then you need to follow that path. I with no currently accepted medical think there’s very good reason now to use and a high potential for abuse, think that hallucinogens could be very according to the Drug Enforcement beneficial tools to use in psychology.” Agency. The former president feared Hendricks and his team studied what that an entire generation would check he calls “classic psychedelics.” The team out of capitalism or refuse to fight in defines classic psychedelics as drugs like Vietnam, Hendricks said, and so Nixon LSD, “mushrooms containing psilocybin, put them on the same “narcotics” cacti containing mescaline and similar tier as drugs like heroin, ecstasy and substances like ayahuasca which is an marijuana. amazonian brew containing plants that “After Albert Hoffman discovered contain DMT and MAOI’s.” LSD in 1943, there was an explosion The term “intimate partner of research in this area and a number 6:30-9:30am violence” describes physical, sexual of people realized there could be 3:00-6:00pm or psychological harm by a current or psychotherapeutic benefits. At the time 620 11th Street South former partner or spouse, according (205) 996-9043 of course there was no sensationalized
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Birmingham moves to ban the felony box on job applications Mark Linn Staff Writer quiaego@uab.edu
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irmingham local leaders are considering a move to ban questions on job applications that ask prospective employees about their criminal record. During his State of the City address on Jan. 12, Birmingham Mayor William Bell proposed an executive action to remove the “felon box” on job applications for city employment. The executive action would only apply to the applications for jobs provided by the city, not the private sector. During his address, Bell referenced the “Ban the Box” initiative, a campaign supported by national organizations such as All of Us or None, an advocacy group for exconvicts and their families, and the National Employment Law Project, a workers’ rights group that, according to their website, “fights for policies to create good jobs, expand access to work, and strengthen protections and support for low-wage workers and the unemployed.” The “Ban the Box” legislation would not prevent employers from conducting background checks on applicants. Instead, the idea is to delay background check inquiries until later in the hiring process, so that the employer might judge the applicant based on his or her qualifications rather than automatically dismissing those with criminal records. The Alabama Prison Reform Taskforce will also consider a proposal to prohibit questions about prior convictions on job applications statewide. This taskforce cannot approve legislation, but it can recommend it to the legislature at large. State Sen. Cam Ward, the taskforce’s chairman, suggests that legislation would be more likely to pass if it only applied to state agencies and not to private businesses. Advocates for former offenders say that ex-convicts face many challenges in rejoining society even after they have served their time. “Once you are an ex-convict you have to declare that for all sorts of things,” Elizabeth Baker, Ph.D., an assistant professor of sociology at UAB, said. “This affects your ability to get governmental benefits, this affects your ability to get housing, this affects your ability to get Pell Grants and this affects your ability to get a job. It’s not surprising that people don’t want to hire ex-convicts.” Baker also noted that African-American communities were disproportionately affected by job barriers. Alabama has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country. In 2014, Alabama incarcerated 820 adults per 100,000, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Difficulty finding employment is considered one of the biggest factors influencing the rate of recidivism for ex-convicts. Proponents of the initiative say that job barriers contribute to the high national
incarceration rate and act as a drain on the economy and local communities. “That [recidivism] is definitely one of the biggest problems. Having employment, having intact families, anything that ties you to the community makes you less likely to go back to prison,” Baker said. “So it’s in our better interest as a society to have ex-convicts tied to the community.” More than 100 cities and counties representing 19 states have adopted some form of “Ban the Box” laws, according to the National Employment Law Project. In its 2012 best practices guidelines, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency charged with enforcing civil rights laws against workplace discrimination, recommended removing questions about past convictions. The “Ban the Box” movement was also endorsed by a taskforce commissioned by President Obama in 2014, which said that removing the questions would “give applicants a fair chance and allows employers the opportunity to judge individual job candidates on their merits as they reenter the workforce.” In November of 2015, Obama announced that the federal government’s Human Resources department would delay questions about criminal background until later in the process, and he urged Congress to consider legislation that would apply more broadly. “In some communities with a large number of ex-cons they are so common not many people pay attention to the ex-con status. In others, the ex-con already feels less than others so [they are] walking around with constant fear of rejection and may do many things to overcompensate,” said
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a local businessman and former UAB student who was convicted of a felony and wished to remain anonymous. “He or she is going to be sensitive to social situations, concerned about acceptance in every aspect of life from church to dating to getting a job. And [...] will often be passed over for promotions or have to take lesser paying jobs just to be employed or take jobs nobody else wants.” He feels that people who have served time find it difficult to reintegrate into the community and that potential job barriers are a major part of the difficulty. “It took quite a while to establish myself and my reputation as an honorable and honest person before I could make headway in life,” the businessman said. “It seriously hampered my ability to succeed. I had to overcome that,” he said. However, some UAB students are less willing to accept a complete ban on the box. “I think it should be have you ever been convicted, not have you ever been arrested,” Alex McArdle, a SciTech Honors student. “It keeps people from getting jobs and they very well could have moved past their crimes. Then again, it could be relevant to the job, you don’t want a [pedophile] working at a daycare.” UAB is also considering a similar proposal to remove questions about convictions during the application process. “We are considering the Ban the Box initiative and actively participating in discussions to learn more about it,” Jim Bakken, the head of UAB Media Relations, said. He stressed that a decision has not been reached yet regarding the policy.
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Blazers too hot for FIU, FAU Leonardo Carrubba Staff Writer lgc17@uab.edu
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he UAB men’s basketball team finished another strong week on the court after topping the Florida International University Panthers and the Florida Atlantic University Owls. The Blazers have become the fastest team in program history to reach 20 wins. The team is also riding a school-record 23 home game win streak. The last time the Blazers fell at Bartow Arena was against the LSU Tigers in 2014. UAB also claims the driver’s seat in Conference USA with a 10-1 conference record, one game ahead of the Middle Tennessee Raiders. The stunning win over the Owls was made even more special when Head Coach Jerod Haase paid tribute to UAB coaching legend Gene Bartow. With 6:20 left in the game, Haase received the first technical foul in his four years with the Blazers when he threw his suit jacket into the stands. “That was a way for fans, the team and myself to try and honor Coach [Bartow] and appreciate what he did,” Haase said after Saturday’s win.
In addition to the team accolades, sophomore forward William Lee has received individual attention for his defensive performance this season. With an average of three blocks per game, Lee was ranked fourth in the country heading into this week’s strong performance. He has already eclipsed his single season personal best with 78 blocks so far in this year’s campaign. On the other side of the court, sophomore guard Nick Norton entered the week 41st in the nation in assists, with 5.4 per game. Although UAB’s nation-leading win streak was brought to a close when the Blazers traveled to play the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the team bounced backed at Marshall and came back home to grab two wins in front of enthusiastic crowds. The week started with a coming out party for Tosin Mehinti, who saw his role on the team take a significant step forward when he counted a season-high 13 points in his first 30 minute game of the season. “We need to make sure that he understands that we need him to play at a high level and not just be a guy out there to kind of defend a little bit, but we need
him offensively, defensively, in transition, the whole bit, to be a big time productive player,” Haase said after the 74-69 win Thursday night. UAB finished its home stand by thrashing FAU 104-67. “That’s about as complete of a game as we’ve play to this point of the season,” Haase said. “Honoring Coach Bartow was important to them, and I know it was important to me. It really was important to my team as well. I was excited about the performance as a way to honor Coach Bartow.” Defensive standout Lee had a top tier performance in the win, coming up just two blocks shy of a triple double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. “Our assistant coach, Coach DJ [Black], kept telling me ‘Two more. Two more,’ but I didn’t know what he meant,” Lee said. The Blazers will battle to keep their place atop the C-USA standings when they travel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to face the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. The first of three road games will tip off on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Photo by Leonardo Carrubba William “HaHa” Lee celebrates with Junior guard Tyler Madison during an FIU timeout Thursday night.
18 players choose the green and gold on National Signing Day April Oberman Staff Writer aprildob@uab.edu n Dec. 2, 2014, it was decided. There would be no O“Being more football at UAB. disappointed does not mean quitting. Keep doing what you know is right. #WTD #UABFootball.”
Head Coach Bill Clark addresses the crowd on National Signing Day at Iron City.
Head coach Bill Clark tweeted this positive message only two days after the decision, despite the upset that spread throughout our university like a virus. There was hope. And with this hope, the football team was reinstated six months later. On National Signing Day, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 18 men chose green and gold. Clark believes that signing of these new players is a step in the right direction for the football program. “We are proud of where we are ranked in our conference right now, but more importantly, we are proud of the quality of people we have,” Clark said. Of the 18 new players, the Blazers have added two Photo by Angela Hollowell
quarterbacks to the roster. Tyler Johnston of Spanish Fort, Ala. did not lose a game during his high school football career. He was also named Alabama’s Mr. Football in 2015. “The best thing about this guy is that he’s a winner,” Clark said. “He’s a terrific kid. He is the kind of kid that will be a cornerstone for our program for years to come. His stats speak for itself as far as wins and losses go. He is a well-known in-state guy.” Tyler Marshall, the second new quarterback for the team, was ranked the No. 2 quarterback in the state by Scout.com. He was also the first high school commit for UAB in the 2016 class. “This guy is what you’re supposed to look like when you’re talking about quarterback or versatile athlete,” Clark said. “The thing that I like about Tyler is that one second he would be playing quarterback and then he would later play tight end.” Clark said that when the coaching staff began their search for players, they wanted men who look the part. Johnston and Marshall both have the size, the part and the athletic ability, according to Clark. Running backs AJ Brooks, Demetrius Davis and Dacorious Law were also signed, along with wide receivers Raylon Richardson, Ronnie Turner, Xavier Ubosi, Andre Wilson and Marquis Wimberly, tight end Tarik Ballard, offensive linemen Jordan Jamison and Malique Johnson, defensive backs Earl Chambers, Donnie Lee, Darryl Waters, Christopher Woolbright and defensive lineman Michael Wright.
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Technology is starting to become a significant part of international culture, and online dating has come up along with it. Tinder, OkCupid, Grindr and match.com are just a few of the dating websites and apps that have found their niche. But the big question is: can true love and lasting relationships be found through online dating? We asked some UAB students what they think.
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OKCupid Who knows if the person is who they say they are, and what if they have some severe psychological problems and they’re a murderer,” senior Dahae Park said. “I think that online dating is a great for the people who do find love through dating sites, but I don’t think it’s for me.
I’m not completely against online dating, but I think that it’s a form of cheating, because you can give someone an impression of yourself that is not honest, because you can be whoever you want to be online,” senior Jeremy Jackson said. “People should meet face-to-face, because it makes you better as a person, and if it doesn’t work out, then you know what you work on. Online, you can think about what you’re going to type. I think that people should meet in a traditional way.
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I don’t currently use a dating website and personally I wouldn’t want to. I don’t think there is anything wrong with them but I would rather find love “naturally” instead of being paired up with someone just because we happen to have some of the same things in coming based on an aptitude test or an interest survey,” senior Kiyah Herlong said. “I definitely think it’s easier if you meet someone naturally when you aren’t expecting it instead of trying so hard to make it happen yourself. Although I have nothing against dating websites or social media, I feel like people who resort to those measures to find love are trying to take things into their own hands instead of letting fate play out on its own.
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OPINIONS
Misogynists not welcome: Men’s rights coffee shop meetup fails
Protesters against MRA group gathered at O’Henry’s Coffee.
Erica Webb Opinions Columnist ewebb1@uab.edu rigger warning: sexual assault. Side note, if you’re one of those people who complain that trigger warnings make college students a bunch of softies, you should look into the actual psychology of sexual traumas and triggers. A couple of years ago, I heard of a group calling
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themselves “Men’s Rights Activists” or MRA’s. Sorry Twitter “meninists,” but you’re late to the party and not nearly as pseudo-intellectual. These guys reared their ugly, sexist heads for a while, spamming feminists and the LGBTQ+ community on the Internet with twisted logic and threats of violence. They seemed to quietly fade back into their mothers’ basements for a little while, but everything changed when the “tribesmen” nation attacked—by going from the reason people disable YouTube comments to possibly an actual threat to women everywhere. The leader of the lamest cult on Earth recently Photo by Ian Keel declared a worldwide campaign to legalize rape, according to Guardian Liberty Voice, because I as a woman need to learn how to protect myself like I protect my “purse and smartphone.” Then, rape will stop. Because women were definitely not trying hard enough not to be forced into sex before. Alas, I searched Amazon relentlessly for an ironclad chastity belt, but no one seems to be in the business anymore. Gosh, I wish my bodily autonomy was worth more
than $200. According the logic of these “neomasculinists,” as long as I never drink or go anywhere unchaperoned by a trusted manly man or wear anything besides a box fitted with a potato sack, I’ll never be sexually assaulted. Wow, what a life. These dudebros wanted to rally for their “rights” by having meetups across 43 countries—no girls or gay people allowed in their treehouse, of course. Right here in Birmingham, they were scheduled to meet outside of O’Henrys Coffee in Homewood. I guess they know a homemade Turtle Bar is the best sugar they’ll ever get. Thankfully, every sane person in the cities these meetups of “dudes just being dudes discussing legal rape and stuff” were planned in took to the Internet and local law enforcement to rally against them. The meetings were called off because the men’s rights warriors felt too threatened by politically correct feminazi trash, or as I like to call them, people with consciences. The irony. Guardian Liberty Voice gets it right with the bottom line: “[Rape] is not about sexual attraction or uncontrolled urge; rapists[...]do not victimize their prey because they cannot acquire sex elsewhere; instead, they rape because they are misogynistic sadists who thrive on [control].” I promise you can address men’s issues like ending the stigma surrounding male survivors of rape and domestic violence and society’s harsh masculinity standards without bringing down women. Intersectional feminism aims to do this by ending societal expectations and stereotypes of people based on gender. But, ya know, these guys would rather hang around Weenie Hut Juniors than actually get educated and stop harassing women.
Blazing red: A republican student’s stance on immigration Taylor Richardson Contributing Writer rahbama@uab.edu
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ince the founding of the United States, the issue of immigration has been heavily debated, and it is highly likely that this debate will continue into the foreseeable future. In the last few decades, however, the debate has been fundamentally changed from one about the amount of legal immigration that should be allowed to one about what to do with those who have entered our country illegally. Previously, there was very little debate. If it was discovered that immigrants had entered the country illegally, there was no alternative; they were treated as though they had broken the law and were promptly returned to their countries of origin. This can be seen in the massive efforts to deport illegal immigrants under the presidential administrations of Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Dwight Eisenhower. All of these presidents respected the fact that the United States is a nation of and for immigrants, yet they also understood that a nation without laws is not a nation. Since the nineteenth century, a federal system for immigration has existed through which people can enter the country legally. The pardon, or amnesty, of those who enter illegally represents an immense injustice to all of the immigrants who participate in
the long and arduous process of gaining entry to the country through proper, legal means. If this process is ignored, and the United States grants amnesty to anyone who crosses our borders illegally, why would any immigrant want to follow the law and go through the process the correct way? The answer is obvious; they would not. Undoubtedly, everyone should sympathize with – and even feel admiration for – people desperate and courageous enough to uproot themselves from their homes in order to seek a new and better life for themselves and their families in a country brimming with opportunity. After all, our own ancestors followed a similar path and possessed similar motivations. However, they should be required to do so in a legal manner. Ultimately, it is a fact that it is a crime to enter the country undocumented, and it should not be treated as anything less if we want the rest of our laws to be respected. Furthermore, immigrants receive many benefits – including employment opportunities, healthcare, and public schooling – from illegally entering the United States. Despite the fact that there is some truth to the common statement that illegal immigrants are primarily employed in fields avoided by Americans, the nature of their undocumented status means that many of these immigrants are paid under the table.
This exempts them from paying taxes to both the federal and state systems from which they benefit. Such an exemption from taxation is patently unfair to the average American worker who is required – due to the requirements of the same law code ignored by illegal immigrants – to pay into a system that does not solely benefit legal, tax-paying members of society. Ultimately, the current debate regarding immigration should have nothing to do with the narratives of racism, xenophobia, or fear of losing some kind of imagined “privilege” that the mass media, and many of our citizens, prefer to paint. Instead, it is merely an argument over whether or not our longstanding laws should be enforced and followed. If you are being honest with yourself, how can you dispute that our laws should be properly enforced? Taylor Richardson is the Vice-Chairman of UAB’s College Republicans. Photo from Taylor Richardson
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Exclusive interview: Kscope speaks with Aaron Carter
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Kscope: I’m sure you have!
AC: Yeah, I did lots of tours in the south. I toured with Britney Spears here, I toured with Destiny’s Child here, I toured with Janet Jackson here—I did six of my old headlining tours here.
Kscope: So what are your goals moving forward? AC: My goals moving forward? To get this album done. Get a lot done.
Kscope: Is there anything you really want your fans to know? AC: Just you know, don’t come into my shows with expectations. Just come in there and see what I’m doing and appreciate what I’m doing. I don’t want to deal with like people screaming out like ‘play that f— song’ you know what I mean? Because I’ll kick you out of my concert. I’ve done it quite a few times already so if you’re coming in like that you’re gonna miss everything good. I will kick you out of my show, so don’t come there being disrespectful. And people shouldn’t think that oh you know ‘Aaron Carter’s such a d—’ you know? No, no, you’re the one who’s being rude first so if you’re gonna be rude first to me I will give you what you give me back. Period, end of story, you know? And I’m growing up and I’m not gonna f— - excuse my language- live in a 12 year old world just to appease 28 year old girls who wanna use me for their nostalgic relief.
Kscope: So it’s important as an artist to be growing and doing new things.
n February 5, Aaron Carter came to WorkPlay theatre to perform his newest songs to a crowd of hundreds. Kscope’s Tamara Imam caught him as he was preparing for his upcoming concert for a few questions.
AC: Well it would be one thing if I came back and I’m cutting other people’s, other producers’ songs, other people who are writing songs but I’m not doing that. I’m directing my own videos, I’m running my label, I’m making money to gain the capital for my music videos, I’m raising the money to gain the capital for my mixing and my mastering of each song, you know what I mean? And its rebuilding and I will rebuild. You know, and the people who want to ride with me can ride with me and the people who don’t hey, then keep watching YouTube, ‘I Want Candy’ and I hope they, I hope it’s satisfying.
Kscope: So you’re doing shows in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham this weekend. Have you toured in the South before?
Kscope: Are you still proud of what you achieved back in the 90’s and early 2000’s?
Aaron Carter: I don’t know, have I?
AC: What do you mean?
Kscope: Oh, I don’t know!
Kscope: Well even though you want your fans to grow with you and not be stuck in the past do you feel like you’re still proud of your past accomplishments or do you just want to move forward?
Aaron Carter performs for a crowd of cheering fans.
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AC: “Well you’re the one doing the interview, don’t you think you should know that? Come on girl, I have been to every single state and done probably 40 shows in every single state in my life. Oh yeah.”
AC: Well I don’t know if that really makes sense what you just said because being proud and then wanting to move past it—
Kscope: Well, not necessarily move past it, just to keep building and growing. AC: Yeah, there’s no negative connotation that I have in regards to the depiction that happened with my past. But that was a depiction. It was a depiction of fiction. And now I’m going to depict non-fiction for the world. You understand?
Kscope: You mentioned your business, so talk to me a little bit about that. What are you most excited for in the business world? AC: What am I most excited for in the business world? Just to keep doing the best I can. Making a lot of money and becoming very successful and making great music for the world. When asked how he feels about being well-known for “I Want Candy” Carter said: “No comment. I’m not even going to answer that question.”
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Undergraduate Research Ambassadors bring opportunities to UAB students leadership and students simply not knowing about this existing resource, which is the reason there should be a reform,” Mak said. Mak has also worked to combat the idea that research is only for students who want to work in the science or medical fields. “By interacting with an ample of students, the typical view of research is lab based research, which prevents potential students from considering a continued education and career option as a researcher. On top of clinical and lab bench research, there are literature review, meta-analysis, and case study research,” Mak said. “If students are not sure if research is the right thing for them, they can even shadow researchers without commitments by following them around and observing their work for a day. The Office of Postdoctoral Education has been a huge support for our workshops, as well as helping students to match with suitable post-doctoral fellows.” Though she has faced multiple difficulties, Mak has become confident in the state of the URA and OUR. Her position, Interim Director of URA, has helped her achieve reform. “My role is to initiate new ideas, revise our objectives, and to gather all the bright-minded students to serve as URA to further improve the program. Within the first two months of reviving this organization, we have total of 12 URA’s, and 40 mentees. A few of our mentees have gone from no prior experiences to now involved in research,” Mak said, “it is a satisfaction to see other students grow and succeed.” Mak hopes that she and the program can continue to encourage all students to pursue research in their own interests. “The characteristics of a researcher is the curiosity to learn why and how things work, then develop and implement the solutions for the benefits of society. College is the time to explore your interest and take advantages of the opportunities UAB has to offer. If you are passionate about what you do, you will do great at it,” Mak said.
Isabella Mak of URA and Gareth Jones, program administrator.
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Ashton Cook Staff Writer atcook47@uab.edu
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hile many students look for research opportunities, some find it difficult to get into a program or find the right lab. To aid these students, sophomore neuroscience major Isabella Mak helped relaunch the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors. “URA’s are chosen to act as representatives and advocate in their respective field of research by mentoring students who are interested in starting research, hosting professional development workshops, and assisting at the EXPO. Our goal is to dedicate in serving all students in any majors and to provide equal access of opportunities,” Mak said. This goal is achieved by creating opportunities for students to get into research programs and helping them discover already available opportunities. Two of the ways URA’s help include students in research are the UAB EXPO and workshops. “In collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Education, a series of research workshops are hosted on Wednesdays 12-1 pm at Hill Center room 204/206,” Mak said. The workshops are designed to help create professional development. The UAB EXPO, according to the UAB Office for Undergraduate Research, “provides a platform for practicing and strengthening presentation skills, sharing work, engaging with like-minded peers, exchanging research experiences and ideas as well as receiving feedback from both peers and faculty. In addition to this being a positive experience overall, it becomes an impressive addition to any resume when applying for fellowships and research placements.” The EXPO is held April 14th and April 15th. While the program has now begun to offer many events and help for students, it has not always been this successful, which is why Mak has worked with her colleagues and administrators to give everyone a chance. “The program was not active last year due to seniors graduating, a lack of
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The Southern vegan: Eggless chocolate-chip cookies
Stephanie Lockhart Photo Editor photos@insideuab.com ou don’t have to worry about consuming raw cookie dough when it’s vegan cookie dough! In this edition of Southern Vegan, we will be making cookie dough that’s delicious raw or baked.
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1 cup butter (1/4 cup coconut milk + 3/4 cup refined coconut oil), cold and divided in half 1 cup dark brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened and unflavored) 1 cup chocolate chips (Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet chocolate chips are vegan and go great with this recipe)
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First we’re going to make the coconut butter. Put the coconut milk and coconut oil in a food processor (or blender) and blend until smooth. Then chill in the fridge until it’s solid – this takes about an hour – and voila! Butter! Place half the butter into a mixing bowl. Put the sugars in a bowl and add half of the coconut butter. Then add your dry ingredients to a bowl and mix together until combined. Measure your chocolate into another bowl. Blend the first half of the butter until smooth, then add the sugars and second half of the butter. Blend until well combined and there are no white chunks left. Add the dry ingredients and milk alternately, pulsing the mixer while you add the dry so that it combines well without turning your kitchen into a powdered mess. It should start to resemble cookie dough. Now all that’s left to do is fold in your chocolate chips. I recommend doing by hand.
Yay! Vegan cookie dough! If you’re planning on baking the cookies, let them chill out in the fridge for at least one hour. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment. Measure out your dough using either 2 tablespoons for smaller cookies and 1/3 cup for big ones. Or if you’re planning on making these cookies for your special someone, then I recommend shaping the dough into a heart. Make sure you leave some space between the cookies so it doesn’t become a cookie cake, unless that’s what you’re going for. For the smaller cookies, bake for 6 minutes then rotate the sheet in the oven and bake for another 6 minutes. For the big cookies, bake for 8 minutes then rotate the sheet and bake for another 8 minutes. Let those cuties cool and enjoy your vegan chocolate chip cookies.
AEIVA hosts exhibit that showcases artist Celaya’s life through paintings Surabhi Rao Staff Writer surrao@uab.edu AB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Digital Arts is adding a dose of culture to the UAB campus: an acclaimed artist’s exhibit ready for students to explore. Enrique Martinez Celaya was born in Cuba in 1964. He and his family experienced much hardship during his early childhood, and Celaya started pursuing his passion for art at the ripe age of eight. Two of the paintings here at AEIVA were created back in 1974 when he was just 10 years old. Many of Celaya’s paintings are small. Even some of the larger displays are a combination of smaller paintings, and the one still-life in the exhibit is also smaller than the space that is available. Some up and coming artists would say that this is a testament to the intricacy of his works. Celaya graduated as Valedictorian of his high school in Puerto Rico. After finishing Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University in 1982 in applied physics, he started to work on a Ph.D. in Laser Physics, but he gave this up to devote himself to art. All the paintings at the exhibit were created by Enrique Martinez Celaya, and they speak to his life’s history and act as inspiration for many art students.
“I think the art that AEIVA has taken the time to provide for us really speaks for our incredible campus,” Art History major Whitney Wang said. “Having exquisite art displays around the corner brings our passion closer to us, and us artists can truly aspire to be on display one day here at Aeiva,” Others feel differently about the potential influence that AEIVA has on campus. “AEIVA should be spending money and time on exhibits that either display current students’ work, or at least pertain to the city of Birmingham in one way, shape or form. I mean think about it, do you really see anyone walking into the place?” said an art major who wished to remain anonymous. “At least on the first floor of Humanities, we have the chance to be true artists. We should get a chance to do that as undergraduates all over campus. Don’t get me wrong though, I love Celaya’s work.” In his essay “Systems, Time, and Daybreak” Celaya says, “All artists should aspire to be prophets— minor prophets, for the most part, but that will do. What we need in art is ambition of spirit, quality and authenticity, not because those imperatives are abundant in our lives but precisely because they are not.” The paintings will be on display until March 19.
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“Songbirds” by Enrique Martinez Celaya.
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Weekly wellness: Sugar, honey, pucker up for perfect lips Jared Jones Staff Writer jrdjns@uab.edu
want to irritate your skin too much. After your gentle scrub, you want to follow up with a moisturizer to lock in moisture and ensure your new, clean skin will stay healthy and vibrant.
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isten up, kids. This week we’re discussing the thing that you forgot is right under your nose: your lips. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and the last thing you want is chapped, crusty lips. Yuck. Most people slap a little Carmex on their lips and call it a day. And while Carmex is great (especially if you’re on a budget), most people fail to give their lips the care they deserve. Fun fact: your lips are a different type of skin than the rest of your face – which is why your lips typically dry out quicker in cold weather. In the same way that you exfoliate and moisturize your face, you should do it to your lips, too. And because it’s Valentine’s Day and I’m feeling generous, I’ve included a walkthrough on how to get kissable lips.
Staying Hydrated
Here’s the thing: most people use lip balm and that’s great. But most people don’t pay attention to what kind of lip balm they’re using. Pay attention to labels; you want to find lip balms that contain good, moisturizing ingredients such as coconut oil and shea butter, to name a few. According to Swedish Covenant Hospital, camphor and menthol are ingredients to avoid because tend to dry out the lips. Avoid synthetic fragrances and colors as they can cause irritation, says Swedish Covenant. Vaseline is a cheap, great humectant (an ingredient that lock in moisture) that serves many purposes, from lip balm to cuticle and elbow cream. Be warned, though, as petroleum jelly can be known to clog pores. I use Vaseline on my lips before I go to sleep at night. It’s a way for me to keep my lips healthy without needing to reapply lip balm throughout the day.
Cleaning Up
Scrubs come in handy in the winter months because we stay inside and around artificial heat, which is a recipe for dry skin. All you need to make a simple lip scrub is white (or brown) sugar and a tiny bit of honey, enough to clump up the sugar into a thick paste. Combine your ingredients in a small bowl, and don’t overdo it on the honey. Scoop the paste into a container to keep, as it’s good for up to a week. I suggest throwing your creation in the refrigerator. It’s a soothing treat if your lips are particularly
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C. O. Bigelow balm, a petroleum-based lip salve.
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bothersome. Do this once a week, twice at most. Like I said before, your lips are sensitive. Be kind to your skin. It’s good to slough off dead skin, but you don’t
Your lips are an integral part of your daily skincare routine: don’t be fooled into thinking a substandard tube of generic lip balm will keep your lips at optimum health. Employ a weekly scrub and quality lip balm and your lips will stay healthy and kissable. Oh, and make sure you eat your veggies and drink water. That’ll help too. Now all you need to do is find a Valentine.
BlazeRadio presents Red Planet reviews: V-Day out of this world Jared Chesnut (DJ Red, Monday @ 2 p.m.) Staff Writer redc@uab.edu
Chromeo – Tenderoni
Dave 1 and P-Thugg might be the only people cool enough to drop some cheesy one-liners and have them work 95 percent of the time. Play this, put on a leather jacket and start some magic.
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hen I was given a Top Secret Assignment for Valentine’s Day, I felt a bit out of my element. Sure, there’s free love on Mars, but nobody gets flowers or chocolates. Dates usually end with the couple huddling together for survival while eluding the ferocious beasts of the barren wilds. That said, I can certainly appreciate a special day having a special soundtrack, so I’ve done my best to put together a mixtape that’ll set the mood, set your hearts alight and hopefully doesn’t trigger the fire alarm.
Corinne Bailey Rae – Like a Star
For those who prefer a quiet night in sipping hot chocolate while watching, I don’t know, “Babylon 5?” “Farscape?” Anyways, Ms. Rae’s vocals take center stage here, equal parts fragility and strength as the acoustic guitar and string accompaniment paint the background.
James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream
Little Dragon – Thunder Love
Slow, simple, a single, quiet verse that builds and builds and builds until it’s deafening. Just make sure you pack a parachute.
This is the backup plan if someone breaks the weather machine again and we get a rainy day in for the 14th. Yukimi Nagano is the best thing out of Sweden since those assemble-by-number chairs.
Amy Winehouse – You Know I’m No Good
This is all about the mischievous and coy, with the late Ms. Winehouse turning up the sultry to 11.
Barry White – Can’t Get Enough of Your Love
I’d be remiss to keep a classic off the list. Get this going when you want to throw on (or off) your platform shoes and break out the shag carpet.
Berlin – Take My Breath Away
Faux-80s is really hot right now, so you might as well get to the genuine article before that ends up being cool again. Bonus points if you can “buzz the tower.”
Jake Blake’s “The Wilhelm Scream”
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Outkast – Happy Valentine’s Day
The title, by intergalactic law, makes this an unofficial anthem for the holiday. It possesses a sufficient amount of funk-- enough to feel a vibe without getting too concentrated.
Buddy Guy – Baby Please Don’t Leave Me
Thicker blues than the Gulf Coast with a bass powerful enough to cut through that $5 steak you bought for your date.
Michael Jackson – Rock With You
This list felt somewhat lacking without the King of Pop. Here’s to royalty making this whole Valentine’s Day affair a bit fancier. There you are, a relatively comprehensive list that’ll be sure to get you through your Valentine’s Day in one piece, or, at the very least, dissected but happy and in love. So get those reservations taken care of, light those flares and get to celebrating! (Check out more of DJ Red’s choice tracks on uab.edu/studentmedia/blazeradio!)
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Slice All day Slice Pizza and Brewhouse will donate 10 percent of all purchases to the Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Foundation. Participants must show a ticket upon purchase for the proceeds to go to the PHTS Foundation, and the ticket can be found at www. phtsfoundation.org/images/Slice_ Event/slice_ticket.pdf.
WEDNESDAY|02.10 UAB Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Miss
Bartow Arena 7 p.m. The women’s basketball team will face off against the University of Southern Mississippi at home.
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Iron City 7 p.m. American pop band from Los Angeles will bring their Sometime Last Night tour to Iron City. Tickets start at $32.50.
Lister Hill Library 2 p.m. Josh Rosenau, evolutionary biologist at the National Center for Science Education, Elisabetta Palagi, Lee Meadows, Marshall Abrams and others will host a panel discussion exploring evolution, belief and education at 2:00 p.m. at UAB’s Edge of Chaos in the Lister Hill Library. Later, Rosenau will present his seminar “The Impact of Darwin in Everyday Life” at 6 p.m. at the McWane Science Center.
FRIDAY|02.12 UAB Men’s Tennis vs. Southern Miss
Hill Student Center Ballroom 5- 6 p.m. UAB’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter, the Department of History, the African-American Studies program and the student council on multicultural and diversity programs will sponsor a roundtable discussion with James Meredith, the first AfricanAmerican student to attend the University of Mississippi in 1962.
SATURDAY|02.13 UAB Women’s Basketball vs. Louisiana Tech
Bartow Arena 2 p.m. The Blazers will play the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech University.
Lakeshore Foundation 1 p.m. The Men’s Tennis team will face off in matches against the University of Southern Mississippi. Admission is free.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Saturn 8 p.m. The American and New Zealand rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra will play at Saturn. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door.
SUNDAY|02.14 UAB Women’s Tennis vs. MTSU
George Ward Park Tennis Center 12 p.m. The women’s tennis team will face Middle Tennessee State University in matches at home. Admission is free.
MuteMath
Iron City 7 p.m. Birmingham Mountain Radio presents American alternative rock band MuteMath. Tickets start at $23.
Valentine’s Day Mega Zip
Red Mountain Park 5:30 p.m. Experience the park after dark with a zipline tour and campfire. A $35 ticket includes two rides on the Mega Zip and an ambient campfire. Meet a Red Mountain Park staff member at the trailhead at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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