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Volume 49|Issue 39
Howdy Folks, This is a big issue, which feels like a fitting double entendre to bust out right now. In the wake of the Governor Bentley scandals, which have some calling for a recall, we are having our own election right here on campus. It’s a little bit different though, I haven’t heard any recordings of the people in our spread, but I’m sure they’re fine folks. If you’re trying to make a decision about who is best suited to speak for your interests as USGA president, take a look and make up your mind. The election is on this coming Thursday, so be sure to cast your digital ballot in Blazernet when the time comes. On our sports page, we’ve got a little bit of coverage on the Jerod Haase situation, and what’s on the horizon for UAB basketball now that we’re without a coach in a critical time for the team’s growth. This is what’s great about spring. New growth, and the chance to build something new out of the death and ennui of winter. We put this paper together on Easter Sunday, and maybe it’s just the country young man that I am, but it feels like fresh starts are all around us.
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he content of this note appears to be old news. Read carefully and you will see that it is an update on the cabal that controls the Blazer Nation with hubris - absolutely immoral and criminal. Coach Clark solidified his contract at the faux spring game. Much to the glee of PBJ and the boys, this asinine event almost equals the tragedy of Dec. 2, 2014. Mediocrity is the standard. Please try to imagine a Blazer event that did not want the Blazers to attend that’s right: no publicity, no food, water, parking, sound system, program, roster, etc. The squad was isolated from the fans: no photos, autographs, bonding - a real paint-drying event. For no logical reason, the debacle took place at the BBVA billboard soccer field that was designed and built incorrectly by the BOT. It has a crowned surface and runs east to west, contradicting international standards. For those Blazers that think my position on the immoral and criminal mismanagement of UAB is “a bit extreme” (according to ex-city councilor David Herring) here now
stands a monument declaring that Blazer athletic facilities are built to BOTmandated extension center playground restrictions. Where credit is due, the perpetrators did finagle three porta-potties, normally only allowed when the Crimson turds come to town. They were placed in a very visible and audible high traffic position. One emergency cry from the center unit pleaded, “Mommy Mommy - I did a #2 in my britches.” Being truthful, there were some good things. The team made this look like a legitimate program as
they entered the area through a walkway created by the Blazer Band, cheerleaders and Golden Girls. This red-carpet march lead by Coach Clark was exciting and led 35 to 40 of the faithful, voiceless few to fill with anticipation. Disappointingly, it was fourth down and 20 the rest of the day! The alumni game was really fun for “we the few.” The unknowing wannabe fans had no idea who was playing, i.e. Joe Webb, Roddy White, Darrell Hackney, Thomas Cox, Jhun Cook, Bradley Chavez, et al. They were all no.16. ‘16 - A year in limbo, a destructive waste of time, to be remembered forever, especially by those that will not be here for 2017. Without reason or fact, even to this day, multimillion-economic-impact ‘16 football was eradicated. This horrible decision came from the unknown faction. A precedent which no one claims or wants to be held accountable for. Why 16? The number of BOT members plus PBJ, or maybe the 16 seniors on the 2014 team that were
cheated out of a bowl game. This tragedy was allowed by we the few (about 16), and a weak and spineless Blazer Nation, especially the UAB athletic alumni. While 30 percent of the Blazer Nation live in poverty with horrible quality of life issues, our great healing university is leaderless. The Nation’s leaders (16?) of our political, social, economic and religious segments have totally abandoned their responsibilities and duties while they feed at a trough filled with greed and corruption. The Hail Blazer Club continues to seek open debate but can find no takers. Our observations and prognostications simply reflect the fraudulent malfeasance management philosophy of the BOT: PLANNED MEDIOCRITY! TC CANNON Hail Blazer Club P.S. Kudos and good luck to Coach Haase. He now understands the immoral and criminal mismanagement and chutzpah of BOT. Why else would he walk away from a tested, highly talented team? The Club highly recommends that interim Head Coach Rob Ehsan be our full time Coach. Go Blazers!
Letter to the Editor: Garrett Stephens’s view on the USGA election Ask them pointed questions about how they will serve you. Though we have fun, serving the students is no joking matter. To the candidates, think intentionally about why you are in this race. If it is for popularity gains or for your resume, I call on you to reconsider. UAB students are not the only ones watching this election unfold. Photo courtesy of Garrett Stephens How would people t’s officially campaign season from the outside at UAB! It has been an interesting view your campaign? The student voice year with so many accomplishments is the most powerful thing on a college and rewards. To UAB students, I campus and UAB deserves someone encourage you to pay attention to who will honorably represent it. everyone’s campaign and how serious Go Blazers! they are about the positions they are running for. The seriousness of Garrett Stephens their campaign should reflect the USGA President importance of the job they wish to hold.
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Researchers address initial results of CBD oil clinical trials Pierce Newman Staff Writer pnewman1@uab.edu
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AB is testing the viability of cannabidiol oil (CBD), a chemical compound found in cannabis, as a medical treatment option to alleviate the symptoms of seizures. Researchers recently conducted a study with 51 seizureprone participants. The initial findings of this study are to be presented to the American Academy of Neurology in Vancouver, Canada. This study was made possible by Carly’s Law, passed by the Alabama Legislature two years ago, that made it legal to administer CBD to patients. “We’re very fortunate in Alabama that the legislature had the foresight to allow UAB Neurology to develop this program, because it allowed us to provide access to Cannabidiol for patients in a very safe, structured manner,” said Martina Bebin, MD, one of the leading researchers in the Neurology Department. Alabama is the second state in the nation to legalize the use of CBD, and states that have followed suit are still in a minority due to the controversy of it being harvested from the marijuana plant. CBD, however, is very different from its illegal counterpart and does not have its intoxicating symptoms. According to a paper published by the FDA, “Schedule I [controlled substances] includes those substances that have a high potential for abuse, have no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use under medical
supervision.” area, so I can tell you that probably over the next one to CBD, unlike marijuana, does not fit under these criteria, and that is why the FDA has continued to encourage research on the substance. According to Bebin, the reasons as for why CBD aids in reducing seizures is still largely unknown. “This is very much a new research area, to understand why cannabidiol works for epilepsy. At this point we can’t predict which patients will respond and which won’t,” Bebin said. Regardless, the initial results of the study indicate improvement in seizure control for 50 percent of the first 51 patients and fewer seizures for 32 CBD oil is sold at Golden Temple, a health food store nearby UAB’s campus. Photo by Ian Keel and 45 percent of the patients. Of all the patients, only nine dropped out due to side effects two years will have a better understanding of why it helps or lack of efficacy. Two did not experience seizures at all some people with epilepsy,” Bebin said. after beginning the study. “I don’t think this necessarily calls for legalizing With there being many different types of seizures, marijuana for recreational use,” Ginny Henry, a senior, specific medicines are needed to treat each type. said. “But you can’t deny that properties of the plant Researchers are still trying to figure out why CBD helps have health benefits we can’t ignore and should take in the broad range of cases that it does. advantage of.” “There’s lots of new information emerging in this
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Alabama n Tuesday, March 22 Alabama’s former top law enforcer, Spencer Collier, provided evidence of the rumored affair between Gov. Robert Bentley and his top political advisor, Rebecca Caldwell Mason. The recordings given to the press reveal a sexually suggestive relationship between Bentley and Mason, which Bentley repeatedly denied the affair in his press conference on Wednesday, March 27. “That is not a physical relationship, making those statements,” Bentley said to the press. International Belgium: On Tuesday morning, a terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium, left over 30 people dead. According to the New York Times, two explosions, one caused by a suicide attack, killed 10 people at the Brussels airport around 8 a.m. Nearly an hour later, an explosion near the Maelbeek Metro, killing over 20 people. These attacks occurred after
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the arrest of Salah Abdeslam, Europe’s most wanted man. Pakistan: An explosion killed an estimated 69 people as of Sunday in a public park outside of the Pakistani city, Lahore. The park was filled with Christians celebrating Easter when the reportedly suicide bomb blasted the area. Pakistan’s president declared a three day mourning period after condemning the attacks, the BBC report said.
Governer Robert Bentley (R) Photo from Wikimedia Commons
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Sodexo’s contract renewed, changes to campus dining planned
Sodexo provides the food for the Commons on the Green.
Mark Linn Staff Writer quiaego@uab.edu
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uring the latest Board of Trustees meeting which took place in February, the Board voted to renew the contract with UAB’s food service provider, Sodexo. While the details of the contract are still being worked out, Sodexo plans to expand and improve upon campus dining services with the help of student feedback. Sodexo is a France-based international food and service company that serves facilities in 80 countries, ranging from universities and hospitals to prisons. It has been UAB’s food service provider since 2005. Before Sodexo, dining options were restricted to the old Hill University Center, which had limited seating and cafeteria-style dining options. Companies interested in serving as UAB’s food service provider were invited to submit proposals for how dining would be structured and improved under them. Only one other company besides Sodexo submitted a proposal to UAB. One of the future additions proposed by Sodexo to UAB is an expansion to the Commons on the Green. “We are currently seeking approval from the Board to create an expansion to the Dining Commons and provide an environment that both meets the demand for future growth and provides formats that will appeal to our diverse students, faculty, staff, and visitors,” said Marc Booker, the executive director of Student Housing as well as the contract administrator for the food service contract.
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Booker added that students would be involved in “every phase of development” of the expansion to the Commons and that campus dining was putting a significant emphasis on fresh, locally-sourced foods and expanded options for vegetarian and vegan students. “[Currently], we don’t have enough healthy options. The only place we have that is somewhat healthy is the place in the BEC and it’s not that great,” said Information Systems major Macy Dofash, referring to the Zime restaurant in the Business-Engineering Complex. “We have Subway, but we can’t use our dining dollars and that is what I use to buy food when I’m there.” Dofash said that it was easier to find lower-calorie options at the restaurants located in the old Hill University Center. She also wished to see cheaper options at newer locations such as Full Moon BBQ. “Basically, more fresh healthy foods at a reasonable price would be a great option,” Dofash said. Another focus of campus dining going forward will be increased student employment and internship opportunities. According to Sodexo, as of this year, 20 percent of campus dining employees are UAB students, up from eight percent in 2013. The company hopes this number will continue to increase to 25 percent next year. “Just because we don’t have any current internships available doesn’t mean we’re not willing to explore opportunities for other students,” Booker said. Another primary concern cited by Booker was Sodexo’s efforts to give back to the community.
He said that this was one of the factors considered in the decision to retain Sodexo as UAB’s food service provider. Booker said that giving back to the community was one of the important factors in the decision to retain Sodexo as the food service provider. He highlighted efforts to source regional food from across Alabama and the Southeast, as well as the Donor to Diner program, in which UAB students can donate meals from their meal plan to disadvantaged students. Five hundred meals were donated by and to UAB students this academic school year, according to Booker. Another program Sodexo participates in is Magic City Harvest, a local charitable organization which works to recover perishable food and redistribute it to those in need. “The other thing that we do that is one of our biggest sources of good will is we participate in magic city harvest,” Booker said. “Two times a day any reusable foods that could be re-purposed are put on a truck and carried around to the local food banks or missions or what have you to be reused and repurposed.” Going forward, Booker said that working with students in continually improving dining options would be one of the top goals of UAB campus dining and Sodexo. “We’re looking forward to the next ten years of our partnership with Sodexo and we’re excited about working with the students to provide a top notch quality, affordable expanded food service program here at UAB,” Booker said.
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High-demand course on intimate relationships to be offered at UAB this fall
The flyer for the course (left) and its professors, Steven McCornack, Ph.D., and Kelly Morrison, Ph.D. (right).
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AB will offer a course this fall that aims to teach students how to have better relationships, whether they are romantic, familial or platonic. The course, CMST 110 (entitled ‘Interpersonal Communication & Close Relationships’), will be taught by Kelly Morrison, Ph.D and Steven McCornack, Ph.D, a married couple. They taught this course together for more than twenty years at Michigan State University. According to McCornack, the course focuses on evidence-based theories on how to form and sustain happy and close romantic, family and friendly relationships. The class also addresses other aspects of relationships like passion, jealousy, falling in and out of love, and sex differences. The course was very high in demand at Michigan State University, where it filled up the university’s second largest auditorium with students. Since the couple have a son who is a junior in high school, they have decided to have Morrison stay in Michigan while McCornack moves to Alabama to teach the class. Morrison still teaches the class using a web software that enables her to interact with students in class and teach alongside McCornack. She also comes on campus regularly to conduct certain lectures. She plans to move to Alabama to teach permanently in fall of 2017. “It’s amazing,” Morrison said. “To be able to technologically do what we do in class is wonderful.” “There are many levels at which we just love this place. The administration, behind closed doors, talk about how important faculty and students are, and how important teaching is,” McCornack said. “We love the UAB students. They’re awesome. 67 percent of students are first generation, and it’s a different attitude. People here are here because they want to learn and want to do well. That just makes teaching a delight, because they are taking it seriously and working hard.” The teachers received an offer to teach at UAB a year ago. According to Morrison, she fell in love with the campus and the city “at first sight,” right from the plane.
Flyer courtesy of Steve McCornack, Photo from Steve McCornack’s facebook
“We just had Northern stereotypes of Birmingham and Alabama, and when we flew down here for the interview, we realized that we really wanted to be here,” McCornack said. “We try to be sensitive to diversity, but we stay apolitical in lecture,” McCornack said. “We found that students here are really receptive to an honest discussion about sensitive issues, regardless of their personal beliefs. A lot of what we cover is about countering stereotypes, which transcend region.” The course covers a variety of topics, but Morrison and McCornack have differing opinions about what their favorite lessons are. “It’s hard to pick one, because we go in there every day, and I think what we’re talking about today is the most important,” said Morrison. “The last lecture we do in class is our top 10 rules in relationships, kind of a summary of the whole class, and I think that is probably the most important.” “My two favorite [topics] are romantic passion, because there is so much misinformation about passion in movies, books, television shows, and almost everybody gets it wrong,” said McCornack. “The other thing is grief because our culture doesn’t train people to go through it or help others going through it.” The instructors teach each class together, rather than dividing classes up. However, they each play a different role in the teaching style. “Kelly is the straight-forward one, and I’m the comic sidekick,” said McCornack. “She is the go-to explainer and definer and I’m kind of the storyteller, and [the teaching styles] blend well together.” According to McCornack, their goals is to build the “top” communications undergraduate program. “UAB is known primarily for health and medicine,” said Morrison. “The thing that is key to your happiness, once health is accounted for, is our relational happiness. To me, it’s a perfect marriage to have an institution that is so medicalhealth focused and this is the other piece that makes it whole.” “Were taking what we know is trustworthy knowledge and translating it into how you can apply it to your lives in a way that can be transformative,” said McCornack. “We want students to learn how to make their family and romantic relationships happier.”
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Haase leaves UAB Basketball, accepts job at Sanford University
Jerod Haase updated his official Twitter page to reflect his new position.
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fter four seasons with the UAB men’s basketball team, Head Coach Jarod Haase has accepted a job offer for head coach at Stanford University. Under Haase, the Blazers had an overall record of 26-7 and a 16-2 mark inside Conference USA this season, which lead UAB to its first regular season title in five years. Less than a day after the announcement of his leaving for Stanford University, Haase changed his Twitter page to display the Stanford logo, while on the other hand, some understand his choice to leave. “When I heard about the news on Friday, I was shocked at first - but then it made sense, other schools want a great coach leading their team too,” UAB ambassador Aileen Jong said, “Coach Haase is so friendly and has always made the time to say hi to students, such as the UAB Ambassadors when we work at the games. I’m definitely sad to see someone who built up UAB’s program so much leave since basketball has brought the entire Birmingham community closer, especially in the last two years. Plus, what will we call Hoops on the Haasephalt now? Coach Haase will be dearly missed by everyone.” In his four years at UAB, Haase accumulated a record of 80-53 with the Blazers. With his new title of head coach for Stanford, Haase will take over a Pac-12 team that has not won a conference title since 2004. In his final season, Haase lead the Blazers to
Photos from Jerod Haase’s official Twitter page
a seamless 16-0 record at Bartow Arena, which lengthened the winning streak to 25, the fifth-longest home winning streak in the NCAA. Throughout the season under Coach Haase, UAB achieved school records with 26 overall wins, 10 road wins, 14 consecutive wins and 16 conference wins. Robert Ehsan, who was been UAB’s assistant coach for four years, was named interim head coach after the announcement. The former head coach was quick to put in his support for Ehsan becoming a permanent head coach, emphasizing that he has been instrumental in the team’s accomplishments during the past four years. “I would love to see Rob Ehsan,” Haase said in an interview with AL.com. “He’s so prepared. When we talk about building a program, he’s been so instrumental in everything we’ve done. I’ve had a great relationship with Dr. Watts and [athletic director] Mark Ingram. I have let him know how strongly I feel about Rob and how prepared I think he is.” There is no way to know what direction Athletic Director Mark Ingram will take in hiring a new head coach at UAB, especially since this is his first major coaching hire. The next coach for UAB will have to compete with Bruce Pearl’s Auburn team in 2016 at Bartow Arena. Ingram has made contact with Chuck Person of Auburn, who is actively pursuing the job as the new head coach. Another candidate to fill the vacancy could be T.J. Cleveland, the assistant head coach of Arkansas and former UAB assistant. Cleveland was a finalist for the job back in 2012 when Haase was hired, according to AL.com UAB has yet to relese an official statement in regards to Haase’s leaving or the future direction of UAB basketball.
“What will we call Hoops on the Haasephalt now?” -Aileen Jong
“UAB basketball will definitely be different without Coach Haase, but I remain optimistic and look forward to yet another great season next year. Even though it's sad to see both him and senior Robert Brown leave the team, everyone will continue working hard to keep the momentum going. The atmosphere at Bartow has been incredibly energetic and I know that I, among many other dedicated fans, will continue to show up at games to cheer on the Blazers.” - Aileen Jong UAB ambassador
Meet your 2016 USGA candidates Sarah Faulkner News Editor news@insideuab.com USGA’s spring election is approaching, with polls to be open online on Blazernet on March 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. As Garrett Stephens steps down from the USGA presidency, four contenders-Fernando Colunga, Sarah Griffin, Robert James and Chirag Patel--are campaigning to take his place. Each have their own specific issues that they are interested in addressing but each hope to represent the undergraduate student body as the head of the undergraduate student government. Of those candidates, Kscope was able to interview Colunga, Griffin and Patel about their campaign platforms and plans. (James didn’t respond at this point) Colunga, Griffin and Patel have each been involved in USGA since their freshman year of college as members of Freshmen Forum, all bringing experience to the table. However, their roles in USGA have varied. Colunga currently serves as a senator for the School of Public Health. Griffin and Patel were both previously senators for the College of Arts and Sciences, but at the moment, Griffin is the Vice Chairwoman of the Senate and Patel is the Vice President of Finance. Although each joined for different reasons, Colunga, Griffin and Patel each stayed in USGA due to their drives to represent their peers. Photos courtesy of Fernando Colunga, Chirag Patel and Sarah Griffin
Fernando Colunga “I first joined USGA via Freshman Forum as a spur of the moment decision while scrolling through B-Sync looking for opportunities to get involved on campus,” Colunga, a public health major, said. “I actually submitted my application fifteen minutes before the deadline. At this point in time, as a freshman with only a few weeks under my belt at UAB, I had no idea what USGA was capable of doing for our student body. When I joined, I was amazed to see how much time and dedication USGA commits to this university. I have stayed involved with USGA because I saw the potential that this organization has to advocate for all students across campus.” Colunga became an Orientation Leader in 2015, something he describes as his most rewarding experience. He also serves as a Peer Educator for Student Health. “Having the task of welcoming new students onto our campus and showing them everything that UAB has to offer further instilled my pride for this school and this student body,” Colunga said. As a senator for the School of Public Health, Colunga partnered with Sodexo and UAB Dining to open the campus’s first farmers market in order to provide students with health food options and is currently working on organizing the second farmers market for this spring semester. He also hosted what he called a “Safety Town Hall” to address student and faculty safety concerns, help faculty become more aware of what to do in dangerous campus situations and to take ideas from students to help improve their levels of comfort on campus. “I also teamed up with UAB Lead to put on a Dinner with the Dean for the School of Public Health to allow students to become comfortable around their Dean, while asking him valuable questions on his career and life paths,” Colunga said. “I created a Student Satisfaction survey to be administered in the School of Public Health to help determine the real needs of the students (academically and socially). For dining improvements, I helped put a comment box in the commons to allow direct student input about the services provided to them, and am currently working with UAB sustainability to reduce the amount of plastic bags used on campus with dining transactions.” “My primary platform includes four parts: Student Empowerment, Campus Sustainability, Wi-Fi and Electrical Outlet Accessibility, and Student Wellness,” Colunga said. “If I had to narrow down my big picture plan into one short sentence it would be: I will work to create an environment in USGA that welcomes the voice of the entire student body by continually advocating for and actively listening to the needs of each student.”
Chirag Patel
Sarah Griffin
“I was initially interested in USGA [...] because I saw it as a way to learn more about UAB and its inner workings,” said Patel, a biomedical sciences major. “I decided to stay when I realized how much of an impact that students could make by being part of the government and when I saw the need for improvement in areas of UAB which higher officials may not be aware of.”
“I joined USGA because of my passion for student government and wanting to represent those who attended this great university with me,” said Griffin, a political science and philosophy major. “I stayed because I saw the differences that my fellow members and I were making and I wanted to continue creating new impactful resolutions and putting on more programs for fellow students. I also formed long-lasting relationships and learned valuable skills that have been beneficial to me beyond USGA.”
Patel, as the director of Spirit and Traditions during his sophomore year, successfully broke records for turnout during the events he held during 2014’s homecoming week. He has also pushed for more affordable meal plans as a member of multiple budgeting committees and has been a member of a joint student task force that advocated for student event funding after UAB’s football, bowling and rifle programs were taken away. “As President of USGA, I hope to bring more events to UAB which are catered towards the students to increase student involvement and campus spirit,” Patel said. “During my three years at UAB, I have done more just be a placeholder for many positions. I have worked overtime to push the limits of myself, as well as UAB, to become better as a whole. I plan to push for a new USGA service, which will help students financially in need. I also plan increasing pressure on security to add proper lighting and cameras in all lots around campus so students can feel safer when walking at night.” Patel was also the Executive Director of the University Programs Board, former president (and current warden) of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and the president of the Student Alumni Society. He was Mr. UAB in 2015, a title he was “honored” to be given. Patel’s primary platform centers around the reinstatement of the previously cut sports, as well as reassessing dining, housing, parking, safety, Wi-Fi accessibility and student organization funding. “As a community, it is more crucial than ever that we pledge our support to the growth of UAB as we continue to bring back our football, bowling, and rifle teams; we can achieve these goals by increasing community partnerships, advocating for larger student life opportunities, and bridging the gap between our strong alumni network and undergraduates,” Patel said. If he is not elected, he still hopes to use his position as the president of the Student Alumni Society to advocate for one of his platform goals, which is to improve student-alumni relations.
Griffin, the president of the Baptist Campus Ministry, has held many luncheons and dinners for groups including the ROTC, RAs and the marching band. She has helped recruit new students for UAB and is a member of the Student Fellowship of Philosophy and the 2013 Cohort of the Global Community and Leadership Honors Program. She was also appointed to be representative of USGA to the Commission on the Status of Women at UAB and is an Honors College Ambassador and mentor. “These roles and others have allowed me to meet so many people and hear many different needs and concerns from different areas of campus,” Griffin said. “Through the role of president, I hope to promote USGA and make it more accessible, because I want all of the students that I have come in contact with to know that our organization is here to represent them at the highest levels and that their opinion is heard and valued.” Griffin’s primary platform “consists of working as hard as I can to listen, learn and react to what students want.” “I really want UAB to know that I bring expertise and experience, but I need their voices and their support to make my initiatives happen, because my goals revolve around students,” Griffin said. “I plan on graduating UAB and gaining my Master’s in Public Administration. I then want to begin working in local government and eventually run for public office in Alabama. I love government at every level and I love to represent those around me and be a small part in what makes their lives better. Though someday hoping to run for public office, Griffin agreed with Colunga. “I made the decision because I want to lead an organization that has been instrumental in what has made mine and others college experience the best that it could be,” Griffin said. “USGA has made such a difference in my life and I know it has done so in others. I want to continue advocating for students at the highest level and give back to the university that has given me so much.”
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OPINIONS
Invisible disabilities: The shame of taking the elevator to the second floor Ally Middleton Opinions Columnist allym95@uab.edu ill you hit 2 please?” I hate saying those words whenever I get on the elevator because I know it will immediately be followed by eye rolls and sighs, and then once I get off, I’ll hear, “Why couldn’t she just take the stairs?” Trust me, I would take the stairs if I could. When I was in sixth grade, I decided to try out for my school’s volleyball team. I had never played a sport before and am arguably the least athletic person in America. However, I thought it would be good for me, so I went to the first of three days of tryouts. The first tryout went fine, and I was excited to go back for day two. However, in P.E. the next day, just a few hours before the next tryout would begin, I dislocated my knee for the first time while just walking across the gym. The pain was excruciating and especially horrible because I had no idea what was going on. I had never broken a bone or had any kind of health issues, so while I was sitting on the cold gym floor fighting back tears as my knee throbbed, I knew this was the beginning of a very long journey. I went to The Orthopedic Center a few days after, and after doing some x-rays, they basically said my knees are messed up but they don’t know why. My knees continued to do this for the next few years, and
it was never just one knee. It’s like they would take turns shifting out of place while I was doing everyday activities. Finally, my sophomore year of high school, I went to a specialist and found out I have patellar dislocations in both of my knees. Because of an apparent lack of cartilage in between the bones in my knees, sometimes my kneecap shifts and gets stuck in places it shouldn’t be. If I’m running or walking or doing anything physical really, there is
Joseph Taylor Richardson Contributing Writer rahbama@uab.edu fter numerous mass shootings across the globe, the issue of gun control has been permanently pushed into the national political conversation. Who possesses the right to own guns? Which types of guns and ammunition should citizens be allowed to purchase? Under which circumstances does the government possess the right to disarm its citizens? Naturally, the answers to these complicated questions are heavily debated – often along partisan lines – throughout the United States. Like many supporters of the Republican Party, I was initially skeptical of the recent Executive Order on gun control issued by President Obama in January. After all, much of the rhetoric emitted from the Obama Administration on the issue has been inflammatory and utterly lacking in any attempts to compromise. However, an examination of the details led me to the realization that many elements of the order fall in line with my own thoughts on the issue. In an era in which instantaneous communication and rapid transportation have greatly increased the ability of individuals to conduct mass violence, gun control should be expanded to a limited extent in order to better protect the citizens of the United States from such violence. Preventing individuals with psychological disorders and criminal backgrounds from acquiring weapons makes sense. So too does eliminating loopholes allowing weapons to be purchased at gun shows and over the Internet without background checks. Why should these checks be required at some venues, but not at others? The common sense answer is that the same standards
should be applied to all venues and vendors. Despite my agreement with some aspects of the recent Executive Order, I still possess many concerns regarding the implementation of others. First of all, will the increases in gun control be limited in nature? In order to prevent unnecessary and unwarranted government intrusion into the private lives of citizens, the length and frequency of background checks should be severely limited. These checks should not represent so much of a burden that people are discouraged from purchasing weapons. Furthermore, strict definitions of both the psychological disorders and background issues employed to deny the sale of guns to an individual should be established. If the terminology on these restrictions is too broad, it could allow the government to abuse its power to regulate the purchase and sale of weapons. However, the party’s approval of some limited gun control does not extend to attempts to completely ban military-grade weapons and ammunition. The arguments of Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, James Madison, George Mason and Noah Webster all indicate that the Second Amendment was designed – at least partially – to allow citizens to protect themselves from a tyrannical and abusive government. Throughout the world, there are far too many examples of abused peoples being unable to rid themselves of such governments due to a lack of adequate firearms. Instead, they must rely on unreliable foreign countries and governments to provide them with the arms necessary to complete the task. For those in our society who continually harp on privilege, they should look to their own privilege when arguing for over-the-top gun control. They are
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a chance that it will shift and essentially dislocate. It makes just walking to class a difficult task. Some days I don’t notice it at all, but some days I’m in so much pain, I can’t even go down one flight of stairs. The problem with this disability is that it’s invisible; no one can look at me and tell I have bad knees. My knees look normal on the outside, but on the x-rays, my kneecaps are in the wrong spot. Since you can’t tell from looking at me, people automatically assume I’m lazy when I take the elevator to the second floor. It’s sad, though, because no one would question a person with crutches or someone in a wheelchair if they got on the elevator to avoid a few flights of stairs. Invisible disabilities like my own range from mental illness, chronic pain, birth defects and any other chronic medical condition that is not obvious to people on the outside looking in. According to an article in “Disabled World,” 96 percent of people with chronic medical problems deal with an illness that is invisible, yet we’re so quick to judge when someone chooses to utilize an elevator to go up one or two floors instead of risking injury or causing themselves intense pain from climbing stairs. Next time someone who looks perfectly healthy asks you to hit the second floor button on the elevator, don’t give them a hard time. We don’t know what anyone is going through, and it isn’t our place to decide who is disabled and who isn’t based solely on outward appearances.
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fortunate enough to have the privilege of living in the United States at a time when it is one of the most stable, safe, democratic and prosperous countries in the world. In such times, the ownership of weapons does not seem as important or necessary; however, history has clearly demonstrated that such a situation is never permanent for any country. For that reason alone, gun control should remain limited. Surely, many people around the world agree with this sentiment. Although my argument may seem like mere talking points to some, I sincerely believe that all citizens of the United States are guaranteed the right to bear arms by the Constitution. This is a fundamental and essential right; however, it does not rule out some limited regulation.
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Gamesphere: Cheap indie games roundup for bored students Jackson Hyde Features Editor features@insideuab.com
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here comes a time just after spring break when all you want to do is forget about school and lock yourself indoors to play some addicting, novel video games, fueled only by nutritionally questionable junk food and the promise of a week of pure freedom. But you’re bored of all your old games and you’ll need all the cash you can spare to fund your future antics. This collection, my niche audience, is for you. This bundle of games is specially researched to kill time with repetition but not sacrifice quality for it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, etc. Let’s get this list rolling.
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“Hotline Miami” is a game about killing people and dissociating from your heinous life. Don one of many animal masks that give you special abilities and go on a murderous rampage through shady clubs and gang hideouts at the command of mysterious voices on your answering machine. At the end of the day, wonder why you listen to these people you don’t know before passing out in your trashed apartment to start another day. A strategic shoot em up with trippy pixel graphics and even trippier music, “Hotline Miami” is an experience and a time sink. Enemies vastly outnumber you and shoot on sight, so you will be killed and you will get angry. The only repercussion for dying is respawning, so finding a moment to quit this game is hard to find until you give up out of frustration.
Ever wanted to manage an apartment full of chickens and demons as Satan and use them to take over the world while turning a profit? “Unholy Heights” is another weird game, a hybrid between tower defense, business management, and breeding simulator. You are Satan, and you have spent all your life savings on an apartment complex on Earth. Chicken monsters called Cheepies, the undead, elementals, demi-humans, and demons from the underworld are attracted by cheap rent or lavish accommodations to the apartments, filling your pockets and your army. Each monster has their own job and routine. They start love lives, gain promotions at jobs, and have kids. Manage monsters as you see fit, kick out tenants who can’t pay up or let them stick around until they scrounge up enough money. Use your tenants to fight villages of humans and eventually take over the world, selectively pick off the weak to make things easier or have a heart and keep the weaklings around.
Let’s start the list off with a weird one. “Papers, Please” is a passport checking simulator that puts you into the shoes of a modest family man just trying to earn enough coin to keep his wife and son warm and fed. Sounds easy, but if this were just about checking any old passports it wouldn’t be a game. The glorious state of Arstozka has just won a six year war with their neighboring state Kolechia, rightfully reclaiming their half of the border town, Grestin. Congratulations! You, a citizen of Arstozka, have won the October labor lottery. You have been assigned a job as immigration inspector at the East Grestin checkpoint and you have been granted a dwelling for you and your family. Do your job well to keep your loved ones fed and healthy, but will you be able to do your duty to your country when faced with separating families from their loved ones and sending war criminals to certain execution? In this game, a stamp can be as lethal as a rifle.
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How to overcome gender bias according to UAB female student leaders Myah Clinton Staff Writer mkc16@uab.edu n 2014, the Pew Research Center completed a study titled “Women and Leadership.” When asked what qualities are important in a leader, the participants chose honesty, intelligence, decisiveness and organization as the top four leadership traits. Although most participants agreed that both women and men are capable of possessing these qualities, men still outnumber women in top leadership positions. There are certain obstacles that women encounter that do not affect men. In the same study, the participants had to pick the reasons women were held back from obtaining a leadership position in business and politics. Women being held to higher standards than men and people not being ready to place women in top positions were the top two reasons. Female student leaders at UAB say their gender has not presented any obstacles to their position and that female student leader representation is high on campus. A few of the female student leaders on campus agree that diversity is one of the key factors that aids UAB’s strong representation of female student leaders. “I haven’t really had any oppression or any struggles like that which is great because I think UAB’s campus is pretty diverse and equal,” said Faith Hickenbotham, co-president of the American Red Cross Club at UAB. “I think that they’re very well distributed among the campus.” Elizabeth Earwood is the chair of the College Republicans, a Blount Hall resident assistant and co-captain of the Diamond Girls for the UAB baseball team. “I think that’s one of the cool things about UAB; there is a lot of diversity and encouragement in that,” Earwood said. “We want people of all abilities or skills or qualities or demographics to be in leadership positions.” “UAB is so good about including everyone and making sure that everyone is valued and that their achievements are valued and not really because they’re a woman or their skin color,” said Sarah Griffin, a senator for the College of Arts and Sciences in USGA. “I’m really grateful for a university that does that.”
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Megha Jha did face difficulty when trying to get to her current position as president of the American Indian Student association, an organization that helps graduate students from India assimilate into American culture. But according to Jha, it came from learning how the organization operates and the duties required of a leader. “When I was just a member as a treasurer, I had only a handful of duties,” she said. “As a president I [not only have to] fulfill my job [but I have to] look and see if others are doing their job.” According to Griffin and Earwood, when getting into a leadership position, it is important to contact the right people. Griffin stated that lack of experience is normally the reason a student might have trouble becoming a leader. The leaders had several pieces of advice to offer female students. Griffin, who is also a candidate for USGA president, points out that there are resources available at UAB that would help students who face obstacles to leadership. She advised students to “get people on your side and let them know what you went through and I think that getting the word out is probably the best way to get things like that changed.” She also said “to not let that deter you ever from doing something. You know people do things for different reasons, and just because some people wanna put obstacles in front of you, doesn’t mean everyone will, so keep at it and keep trying.” Hickenbotham is also the fundraising chair of the Habitat for Humanity Club and junior representative of Health Care Management Student Association. She said to “focus on the positive things” and know the Title IX rights. “Definitely reporting it is a good thing. Looking to somebody who’s even above you seeking help about the situation, not being afraid to ask for help is definitely the key thing,” Hickenbotham said. “I know that it’s worse to sit and be quiet about it. It’s much better to tell somebody and try to figure out a good resolution,” she said. Jha advised that education should be first priority and advises potential female student leaders to find the “root cause of [the problem]” and “see [what] you can do to rectify it.” She also suggests seeking help from other officers in the organization. Earwood
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agreed with the other three leaders’ stance to get help from the current leaders in the position, “especially females.” Hickenbotham believes that being in leadership positions has taught her perseverance, the value of hard work and time management skills. “More than anything, it’s reminded me that I’m living for something much bigger than myself,” Hickenbotham said. “The reason I feel obligated to function within these clubs is ultimately for its members-to serve others.” Earwood feels she was quiet in high Women have unique leadership opportunities on UAB’s campus. Photo illustration by Lexy Davis school and that being in importance of communication with leadership positions at college has people who are over me.” given her “confidence in any type of social setting” and taught her “the
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Weekly Wellness: Alternate means of going green Jared Jones Staff Writer jrdjns@uab.edu o on Instagram and you’re bound to find a beauty blogger discuss their favorite green drink – we’re talking the emerald green drinks heralded as the cureall for poor dietary habits. You’ve seen the pictures. Don’t pretend you haven’t. Usually these drinks are a blend of various fruits and veggies (we’re looking at you, kale) that act as a buffer for when you splurge on too many Chipotle burritos and neglect to get your daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. But lately health gurus have been adding various ‘grasses’ that help fight off free radicals and pack some crucial vitamins and minerals you might be lacking. Enter spirulina, wheatgrass and chlorella: edible plant supplements that help you feel your best. These supplement and food additives contain chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants. According to WebMD, chlorophyll is used for multiple purposes from detoxification to curing bad breath. There is promising research that shows consuming chlorophyll aids in body weight reduction over a span of two weeks, according to “LiveStrong.” Even better: preliminary data has shown that chlorophyll helps mitigate oxidative damage from cancer-causing chemicals. Meaning that chlorophyll supplements can help reduce the damage from common cancerous practices, like smoking tobacco and grilling meat.
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Spirulina Spirulina is a type of algae rich in chlorophyll. It has high amounts of protein, antioxidants and b-vitamins. Spirulina is packed with nutrients to help your body perform better. Studies have shown that spirulina has a higher antioxidant index than blueberries: a whopping four times as much. Buy spirulina like you would buy your produce: choose organic, whole options. You don’t want harmful additives. Stick with whatever is comfortable for you. Spirulina comes in different forms; I prefer the powder as I like to add it into shakes and smoothies. Spirulina also comes in a pill form, if you happen to dislike the taste. Wheatgrass Wheatgrass is easily one of my favorite supplements. Not only does its high chlorophyll content help freshen breath. but it gives me the jolt I need to get through the day. Plus it helps with painful digestive disorders, according to “LiveStrong.” If you have a green thumb, you can harvest your own wheatgrass at home. That way you know you’re getting the most direct nutritional value out of your supplement. Chlorella Chlorella, like spirulina and wheatgrass, is rich in chlorophyll and contains a wealth of healthy vitamins and minerals. According to WebMD, chlorella is a good source of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and
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minerals. It helps even out a poor diet, especially a diet lacking in fiber and minerals. Chlorella helps prevent colds, slow the aging process, stimulate the immune system and aids in good bacteria in the gut to help curb your digestive woes. As with any supplement, ask your doctor before trying out these chlorophyll-based supplements. And make sure you’re getting a quality product. Research your options and read reviews on what others think. Get the best bang for your buck. But if you’re looking for a good addition to your diet, check in with one of these supplements.
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BlazeRadio presents: Red Planet Reviews Supersucker, live at Saturn Jared Chesnut (DJ Red, Mondays @ 2 p.m.) Staff Writer redc@uab.edu pring break came and went, and somewhere in between a wave of country-fried rockabilly hit Birmingham on Wednesday evening as Supersucker and company rolled into town to play at Saturn. Though the midweek timeslot and the holiday conspired to leave a thin crowd, it did not damper the spirits of the performers. Anniston natives McPherson Struts played curtain jerker for the evening, and the three-piece band was high energy from the beginning. Buck McPherson, front and center, pulled double duty on lead vocals and drums, Jeff Freeman maintained a power stance on bass and Jake Hanbury shredded along on his lefty Les Paul. The trio played some tracks from their latest album, including an homage to Alabama’s own Hank Williams before closing things out with a shout out to the law on “Ain’t Been Drinking.” The highlight of the night without question was Jesse Dayton. The mustachioed Texan troubadour and his band walked out to one of Ennio Morricone’s classic western scores a la Metallica, and immediately made their presence felt, with the plain-spoken Dayton showing off his talent on guitar and a penchant for weaving tales in between tunes (such as treks to “Holly-weird” and half-baked hot-tub songwriting), bassist Chris Rose breaking out a dauntingly large upright bass for the majority of the set and an alt-country cover of 80’s pop stalwarts The Cars’ standard “Just What I Needed.”
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Between the cover, some throwbacks to work done with the likes of Waylon Jennings and soundtracks for Rob Zombie’s horror films, Dayton showed a range and charisma that called back to the renegade cowboy songwriters of yore. The headliners then took the stage for the nightcap. Supersuckers, fronted by Stetson adorned Eddie Spaghetti, showed a relaxed, laissez-faire attitude as
they opened with last year’s album “Holdin’ the Bag” and dug into their 20 plus year vault of southern rock, all the while conversing amongst themselves and the crowd while closing every track to a hearty “cha cha cha.” Was it a little bit corny? Perhaps, but it certainly grew on those in attendance as the evening went on. “Double Wide,” a tune that was evocative of some old Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as other twangy tunes such as “Must Have Been High” and “Pretty F— Up” got some pops, and the band took some liberties to play a requested birthday song on “Supersucker Drive By Blues.” Midway through the set, lead guitarist “Metal” Marty Chandler took over to cover Billie Joe Shaver and throw down some solos behind his back before the band called for a “fake encore,” using some form of wizardry or time travel to step off to the back for a break while standing on stage the whole time. When both universes’ versions of the band merged once again, the actual encore kept things rowdy and raucous, with the band and crowd throwing up birds in unison at the end of the night. It was a show of solidarity that was a symbol of that Wednesday in general: an empty town, a quiet bar and a small group of people gathered to give zero hecks about it. Much like the music performed, that inclement March night was rough around the edges, but had a style and charm to it you’d only find in a dusty saloon or dustier smirk from Charlie Bronson. It’d be nice to see what ends up happening when the town’s alive and things can really get rowdy.
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TUESDAY|03.29 Get Lost With Alpha Xi UAB Green 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Alpha Xi Delta sorority will host their largest philanthropy event of the year on the UAB Green. The event will include food and beach volleyball. Donations are highly encouraged to attend. Senior Week Kick-Off UAB Green 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by UAB Student Affairs, this is the kick off event to celebrate the final five weeks of UAB Seniors’ undergraduate career. Free t-shirts will be provided for those qualified.
WEDNESDAY|03.30 UPB Film Series presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens Hill Student Center Alumni Theater 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The latest Star Wars installment will be shown in the HSC Theater. Student tickets are $2; alumni tickets are $3. Comic Canvas Art Homewood Public Library 4-5 p.m. Create art with old comic books and mod podge in the Large Auditorium at the library. Admission is free, but online registration is required.
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UAB Blazernet All day Log in to Blazernet in order to cast your vote for USGA elections. Elections are for each school’s senators and for presidents and vice-presidents. Samford SPJ Networking Mixer Cooney Hall Executive Conference Room 351 Samford University 6-7:30 p.m. Open to anyone in Birmingham interested in journalism, the Samford Society of Professional Journalists will be hosting a mixer that will include speakers like the University of Alabama’s Meredith Cummings and AL.com’s Carla Jean Whitley.
FRIDAY|04.01 UAB baseball vs WKU triple-header Young Memorial Field 6:30 p.m. Watch the Blazers take on the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers in the first game of three on Friday. Additional games will be on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Saturn 7 p.m. The kick off night for the yearly DIY celebration. Friday night will begin at 7 p.m. with a pre-party followed by Deer Tick, Jeff the Brotherhood, Jujol, G.T. and Nudity. Seasick Records will DJ throughout the night. Admission is $15.
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Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve 3 p.m.-7 p.m. The inaugural Forte Music Festival is a “celebration of sound supporting Scrollwors.” The festival will include local musicians, a silent auction and food from local vendors like Steel City Pops and Rojo. Tickets available at fortemusicfestival.eventbrite.com.
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Springfest UAB Campus Green 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hill Student Center Springfest is an annual event where 10 a.m. students can enjoy food, carnival rides, Gaming convention hosted by games, and other activities. This year’s gg.UAB. No entry fee. Includes theme is Birmingham State Fair. It will Blitz Paintball, Just Dance, Prize take place from 11 - 3 PM on the Tournaments and Free Play, PC, Campus Green. Must have a Blazer ID Consoles, Cosplay and Photo to enter. Booth, Movie: Star Wars -The Force Holocaust in Film Series: Phoenix Awakens, t-shirts and food. Emmet O’Neal Library UAB ice hockey vs Mississippi State 2 p.m. Pelham Ice Complex A disfigured concentration camp 7 p.m. survivor, unrecognizable after facial UAB club ice hockey team will reconstruction surgery, searches ravaged play its first ever game against Berlin for the husband who might have Mississippi State. Admission is betrayed her to the Nazis. Admission is free. free.
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