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Kaleidoscope From this point on New Years resolutions push for best goal-setting behavior Allie Milton Life & Style Reporter miltona@uab.edu
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s the month of January progresses and the added obstacles of school and work replace the freedom of the holidays, many students begin to struggle with their New Year’s resolutions. Goal-setting itself is inherently psychological and goals can be divided into different categories, such as long-term and short-term or objective and subjective. Perhaps the most important goal distinction, though, would be between outcome goals that deal with a specific result, performance goals that are measurable and can lead to outcome goals and process goals that help achieve performance goals and work especially well short-term.
“The biggest issue with New Year’s resolutions have to do with the goals themselves,” John Gampher, Ph.D. in psychology, said. According to Gampher, people tend to set long-term goals instead of short-term goals and pick things that are difficult. Subjective goals are also more likely to fail than objective goals. Outcome goals are objective, but work best as long-term motivators. “It is best to set midterm performance goals, and shortterm process goals so they won’t lose energy,” Gampher said. “Also remember that unrewarded behavior does not continue and neither do resolutions that are contingent upon the actions of other people.” At the UAB Recreation
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
The best start in history Sarah Oetken Sports Reporter sarahoak@uab.edu
The tenacious trio dominated the hardwood yet again on Saturday, Jan. 13 as Miyah Barnes, Deanna Kuzmanic and Rachael Childress combined for 51 points, leading the Lady Blazers to their first win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in seven years. UAB improved to 14-2 on the season and 3-0 in conference play with the 79-61 win, giving them a narrow lead in Conference USA early on.
See WOMEN’S, Page 6
See GOALS, Page 10
UAB junior guard Deanna Kuzmanic dribbles down the court during the Blazers’ matchup against Western Kentucky Saturday, Jan. 13 in Bartow Arena. PHOTO BY DAWSON MILES/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The Martin Luther King Jr. looks over Kelly Ingram Park. PHOTOS BY BELLA TYLICKI/ COMMUNITY REPORTER
Day of reverence and service Bella Tylicki Community Reporter btylicki@uab.edu
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n what would have been his 89th birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. was honored through community service efforts across the country. This homage particularly befitted King as he said in Montgomery in 1957, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing
for others?” Since 1983, King’s birthday has been a federal holiday, but it is only since 1994 that it is a congressionally delegated National Day of Service. Thanks to King’s friends and fellow civil rights leaders, Rep. John Lewis and Sen. Harris Wofford, the
third Monday of January is officially named the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, informally called MLK Day, intended to be a “day on, not a day off.” The Corporation for National Community Service works with The King Center in Atlanta to organize an annual national campaign for MLK Day, offering grants to a variety of organizations and schools each year to help develop service opportunities. “In addition, a growing number of major U.S. companies are investing money, supplies and employee time to make a difference in their communities by supporting MLK Day of Service,” said Samantha Warfield, a representative of CNCS. “... Together, families, colleagues, friends and congregations will deliver meals, refurbish schools and community centers, collect food
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JOKE OF THE WEEK North Korea only has one party. I’ve heard it’s the bomb. - Kristina Balciunaite, Life and Style Editor
Join AURA Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 6 8 p.m. in the performance lounge of the Hill Student Center as the magazine unveils their latest issue. The launch party will celebrate artists on and off campus with free food and live performances. Attendees will also learn more information about the upcoming Poetry Festival as well as the spring issue.
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What: Ghost What: Women’s Walk Basketball vs. Where: 603 Rich- North Texas ard Arrington Where: Bartow Blvd. North Arena When: 7 p.m. When: 2 p.m. Cost: $5 for children and $10 for What: 3rd adults Annual Lyric Masquerade Ball What: Bone Where: The Thugs-N-HarLyric Fine Arts mony with Mike Theatre Floss When: 7 - 10:30 Where: Iron City p.m. When: 8:30 p.m. Cost: $75 to $100 Cost: $30
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January 16, 1919: Prohibition takes effect The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” is ratified and becomes the law of the land. January 17, 1950: Boston thieves pull off historic robbery 11 men steal more than $2 million from the Brinks Armored Car Depot in Boston, Massachusetts. The thieves were not caught until January 1956, just days before the statute of limitations for the theft expired. January 18, 1919: Post-WWI peace conference begins in Paris Some of the most powerful leaders in the world meet to begin complicated negotiations that would officially mark the end of World War I. January 19, 1809: Edgar Allan Poe is born Poet, author and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe, best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, is born in Boston, Massachusetts. January 20, 1981: Iran Hostage Crisis ends Minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 American captives held at the American embassy in Teheran, Iran, are released after 444 days in captivity. January 21, 1977: President Carter pardons draft dodgers President Jimmy Carter grants an unconditional pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War. January 22, 1998: Ted Kaczynski pleads guilty to bombings In a Sacramento, California, courtroom, Theodore J. Kaczynski pleads guilty to all federal charges against him, including his responsibility for a 17-year campaign of package bombings attributed to the “Unabomber.”
What: Boat Show Where: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center When: noon Cost: $12.60
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PHOTO BY CHRIS DENNEN/STAFF PHOTOGAPHER UAB junior guard Jalen Perry goes up and under against Southern Miss’ Josh Conley in the Blazers’ 86-75 win Thursday, Jan. 11 in Bartow Arena.
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NATIONAL POLICY
Chandler Jones Editor-in-Chief chanj1@uab.edu
Wallace Golding Managing Editor wsgoldin@uab.edu
Sufia Alam Campus Editor sufia@uab.edu
Kristina Balciunaite Life & Style Editor kribal@uab.edu
Lakyn Shepard Photo Editor layshep@uab.edu
Connor Gentry Sports Editor zcgentry@uab.edu
Will Harris Social Media Director willhrrs@uab.edu
Marie Sutton Student Media Director masutton@uab.edu
Patrick Johnson Production Manager
Parker Rose Opinion Columnist pdrose@uab.edu
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ttorney General Jeff Sessions’ repeal of the Cole Memo - an Obama-era piece of legislation which protected medical marijuana users from charges by federal prosecutors in states where it had been de-criminalized - has lit the proverbial flame under the seats of legislators and voters alike as Sessions makes a dramatic shift from his previous rhetoric in favor of an unpopular and outdated philosophy. While Sessions’ decision raises many questions, one worth focusing on is the role of states’ rights. In a statement, Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Co.) spoke out against Sessions’ decision to repeal the Cole Memo. “I am prepared to take all steps necessary, including holding DOJ nominees, until the attorney general lives up to the commitment he made to me prior to his confirmation,” Gardner said in Newsweek. “In 2016, President Trump said marijuana legalization should be left up to the states, and I agree.”
More than just wishythem get their slaves back… I washy, Sessions blatantly think we can draw a connecdisregards the voices of the tion from the 1850s all the American people; a 2017 way up to 2018 Jeff Sessions Gallup Poll showed that 64 [and] marijuana policy.” percent of Americans believe The federal government that marijuana legalization is ended up winning this issue, a states’ rights issue. and Pennsylvania’s laws were States’ rights advorevoked – a decision cates have historically which contributed to been opportunistic the Civil War. and hypocritical. One So if states’ rights example of this would are so easily ripped be Pennsylvania’s direct away by the federal rejection of the Fugitive government, do they Slave Act in the mideven exist? Is it possiRose 19th century. ble what Jeff Sessions The Fugitive Slave Act did Jan. 4 was actually more allowed the federal governconstitutional than the Cole ment to intervene on behalf of Memo itself? slave-owners in the assistance In short, yes. of retrieving runaway slaves. The repeal of the Cole That is, until Pennsylvania Memo was not very signifipassed “personal liberty” laws cant. which allowed accused slaves “It’s a pretty tenuous to have due process by jury. legal stance,” said J.D. Wolfe, These laws did not please sociology professor. “[It is] Southerners, who had advototally contingent on the adcated states’ rights, did not ministration of that particular want the federal government president.” to abolish slavery. So although what Jeff Ses“When it came to runaway sions did was constitutional, slaves, states’ rights advocates Sessions has still committed a didn’t see states’ rights, they morally egregious act as a polsaw federal government,” itician – ignoring the voices of said Andrew Baer, a history the people. professor. “They looked to the “This is first and foremost federal government to help a political decision,” Baer
said. “… Divorced from any serious consideration of policy and divorced from any serious concern for public health or criminal justice. It’s about appearing tough on crime. It’s a throwback to an earlier, discredited era of failed policies.” While we should hang up our hats on arguments for mythical states’ rights, we should not lose hope in the fight for our voices. There are better ways to see change in future marijuana legislation. First, we need to educate people about the history of marijuana and realize just how much good can come of an industry which is expected to raise nearly $2.3 billion in state tax revenue by 2020, according to Politico. We can improve our schools, our infrastructure and provide more money for scholarships so more people can gain a higher education. By seeing marijuana legalization not as a political or even a states’ rights issue, but rather as a moral prerogative to societal progress. Besides, then the current administration can at least leave the working class something green after taking all their money.
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POP CULTURE
Aziz Ansari, master of none? Taylor Stewart Editor-in-Chief of Aura tws2014@uab.edu
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t seems like every day, someone in Hollywood is accused of sexual misconduct. First, it was Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood figurehead that was more of a shadow of the public eye. Then it was Kevin Spacey, Liam Neeson, the list growing on a daily basis. I’ve been asking myself, who else? God forbid my mother was right about Hollywood men and their sexual escapades. At least I
felt there were a couple of men in the spotlight that didn’t lurk in the shadows. This is why it was so shocking for me to wake up and see Aziz Ansari’s name trending on Twitter with the headline ending in “accused of sexual assault.” He comes off as a nice, respectable guy from South Carolina, who definitely appreciates the contributions that women have made on society. And his stand up specials definitely let his male audience know that they should think twice
before sending a girl a random “dick pic.” But then I read the article and I was confused to say the least. “Grace” describes her experience with Ansari as uncomfortable. After several attempts of experimenting sexually, “Grace” excused herself only to return with Ansari asking if she was OK, “Oh, of course, it’s only fun if we’re both having fun,” he said. They sat down on his couch, and after she expresses, non-verbally, that she is uncomfortable Ansari says “how
about we just chill, but this time with our clothes on?” The two then proceeded to put their clothes on and watch an episode of Seinfeld. Outraged and feeling violated, “Grace” left his apartment claiming he was like all other men. In the article, while the advances Ansari makes against “Grace” progress quickly, Ansari still makes sure that “Grace” is comfortable even making the move to put their clothes back on. My feelings on the matter are foggy.
On one hand, I want to believe all accusers. I’ve binge watched too many episodes of SVU to not take a victim seriously. Yet I also have to ask myself: does this encounter meet the definition of assault? Is what Ansari did wrong? The situation “Grace” found herself in could happen to any of us. Maybe I’m not mature enough to understand all aspects of the #MeToo movement, but this story seems to be about two people who needed to communication.
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New year, new me Craig Beard UAB librarian. This year, I would like to get in shape to ride a 103 mile race . The race starts at the University of Alabama and it goes out to surrounding counties.
Michele Forman Professor in the history department. I tend to make resolutions at the beginning of the academic calender year rather than the actual year. I love thinking about seasons. This fall I would love to read all the winter books, movies and outdoor activities.
Mitzy Edrman Professor in the Department of Chemistry. My personal resolution in not to have one so I can’t break it. When I did set them, I always broke them. However, in school my goal this year is to always to stay on top of my classes. Moving general chemistry forward is my resolution for here.
Hannah Bromberg Jade Foy Sophomore in nursing. To be happy, to be positive and to believe in myself no matter how hard it gets. This year, I’m going to make a point to block all the negative stuff out.
Micheal Liptrot Senior in psychology. In 2017 I told myself I wanted to sop waisting time. I feel like a pretty good job of that. In 2018, I want be build on that but also be more direct. Direct in the way I deal with people, events and situations.
Senior in health care management. My New Years resolution this year is to graduate college. It sounds pretty basic for an undergraduate to set graduation as a goal, most people do when they enter college but this is something I’ve been working towards for many years and have overcome many obstacles and made multiple sacrifices to achieve and it’s just around the corner. So this year my goal is to simply graduate and be proud of my accomplishment!
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RED-COCKADED WOODPECKERS
Refuge preserves birds Professors visit the pine ecosystems to create maps worked on their project at the Noxubee Wildlife Refuge, Miss. These birds once occupied the open pine forests of the Doug Barret, associsoutheast from N.J., ate professor of graphic Md. and Va. to Fla., design, has always been west to Texas and north interested in creating to portions of Okla., visually poetic maps of Mo., Tenn. and Ky, but his surroundings and are now on the verge of applying those skills to extinction according to the natural world. National Wildlife Refuge Using his abilities, website. Barret hopes to preserve Because the Longwild life by incorpoleaf pine ecosystem has rating his 20 years of mostly disappeared due experience as a graphic to human settlement designer and love for na- and commercial timber ture to help save endanharvesting, Barret and gered woodpeckers. Gladdys are creating art Barrett, along with to help communication Katerie Gladdys, assobetween the commuciate professor at Uninities who reside near versity of Florida, use the refuge and members their professions to directly involved help save and raise in the restoration awareness of enof the pine ecosysdangered red-cocktem at the Wildlife aded woodpeckers. Refuge. “Species like “Citizens often the red-cockadare alarmed when ed woodpecker Barrett refuge personrepresents our nel remove trees American legacy and and brush and a lack connection to the of explanation of this natural world,” said process has contributed Steve Regan, manager to conflict between the of the Noxubee Wildlife refuge and communities Refuge. “We continue that they serve,” Gladdys to learn more about our said. natural environment and By installing signs the loss of any wildlife of the woodpeckers and species to extinction is other medias, visitors just a small sign of what of the refugee can now we may be giving up in learn more about the our world. refugee’s vision and unThe project aims to derstand the importance facilitate communication of preserving the Woodbetween the wildlife pecker’s habitat. refuge and the commu “We created nity about conservation these posters that had strategies of red-cockad- the woodpecker and the ed woodpecker. official logo of the WildThe bird species, were life commission on it,” once a common species Barret said. “We went in found in the longleaf and placed these images pine ecosystem where on the trees that would Barret and Gladdys typically have nests in Sufia Alam Campus Editor sufia@uab.edu
PHOTO COUTRTESEY OF DOUG BARETT Professor Barret showcases his posters that were hung throughout the refuge.
it. That way, people who drove by the refuge could see a visual map of where these woodpeckers might reside. When designing these signs Barret said, both him and Gladdys aimed at creating something
both thoughtful and smart. “We didn’t want to rely on someone else’s image of the woodpecker, we wanted to create something of our own in order to connect with our audience,” Barsaid.
Although both Gladdys and Barret have completed their project, their images will continue to educate the residents of Noxubee and help raise awareness of red-cockaded woodpeckers.
BUSINESS
The entrepreneurial mindset New class offered to students for free Myah Clinton Campus Reporter mkc16@uab.edu
Aspiring student entrepreneurs now have the opportunity to turn their ideas into profitable businesses. The UAB Commercialization Accelerator, which is a part of the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UAB, starts their student accelerator program Jan. 29. The progam will start later in the semester and will count as a 10 week course. “We want to give them the skill sets to continue to think about [and] to potentially further develop those [ideas],” said Kathy Nugent, the executive director of the Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Nugent worked with Polec Max Polec, director of the UAB Commercialization Accelerator and student accelerator program; and Suzanne Austin, senior vice provost and senior international officer at UAB, along with an advisory board of faculty and staff across campus to develop the program. This progam has also made ap-
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We’re trying to teach the entrepreneurial mindset. Because the idea behind thinking entrepreneurially is something that will benefit students a lot regardless of [where they go]. —Max Polec pereances at other universities across the nation. “Similar programs at universities around the U.S. are providing students with the knowledge and skills to become innovators and entrepreneurs, and we want UAB students to have the same transformational experiences,” Austin said. The program is free, noncredit bearing and will last for 10 weeks, Polec said. The students cover a new topic each week.
Polec along with other Birmingham business leaders will introduce the topic during Monday’s sessions and subject matter experts will elaborate on the material during the Wednesday session. The course will conclude with an event that allows students to present their progress on their idea. Students will pitch their ideas to a live audience featuring a panel of judges, composed of members of the UAB community and Birmingham
business professionals. “We’re trying to teach the entrepreneurial mindset,” Polec said. “Because the idea behind thinking entrepreneurially is something that will benefit students a lot regardless of if they go and start their own thing, if they work at a startup, or even if they go into the corporate world.” Students from all majors and degree levels are encouraged to apply. The application link is on YouTube in the program’s promotional video description. “I also want to stress that if a student does not have an idea they can still apply,” Polec said. “We’ll be able to provide them with at least two sessions where they can go and brainstorm different ideas and maybe find something to take through the program.” Students have the option of using his or her talents to help a team that already has an idea. Polec said there are 30 spaces available in the program, and the sessions will take place in the Smolian International House located on 10 Ave. South. The program will be treated as a normal class meeting on a regular scheduale. Applications for the program are due Jan. 22 at midnight. Srudentd may siign for this clases on the application. For more information, Polec can be reached at mpolec@ uab.edu.
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6 MEN’S BASKETBALL Senior forward Chris Cokley drives by Southern Miss defenders during the Blazers’ 86-75 win Thursday, Jan. 11 in Bartow Arena. PHOTO BY CHRIS DENNEN/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Four score in double digits to down Eagles Savannah Snowden Sports Reporter savsno@uab.edu
In their first home game of 2018, the UAB men’s basketball team began with a pace that lasted until the end, ultimately defeating the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 86-75 to improve to 12-5 on the year and 3-1 in conference play. The Blazers played with energy that spread from the court to the crowd, and they kept steady throughout the game. Draining 17 of 28 shot attempts in the first half sent UAB into the break with a 46-27 lead. They continued this pace through the second half and added another 40 points to push them to victory. Head Coach Robert Ehsan applauded junior guard Jalen Perry’s impressive display of teamwork despite only contributing two of the Blazers’ points on the night. “[Perry] had an open three in the first half and he swung it to Nick [Norton] for a better shot,” Ehsan said. “You could see [Perry] wanted it. He wanted to make a couple baskets, but he made the right play for the team.” Junior guard Nick Norton
shot eight points and made eight assists. Ehsan’s thoughts were echoed by sophomore guard Nate Darling, UAB’s leading scorer on the night with 20 points. Darling shot six for seven from three-point land, two of which were in the final minutes of the game. “When we’re all going, we are pretty hard to stop,” Darling said. “That’s kind of our gameplan from the start. We bring a bunch of energy and get a lead early on.” The Blazers combined for 20 assists and 33 rebounds. Four players scored in double digits. UAB won the previous meeting between the schools 87-43 in January 2017, improving their field goal percentage from 53 percent to 62 percent game over game. “For a long stretch of that game, we played very good basketball,” Ehsan said. “For us to get a win protecting our home court was important.” With the win, UAB improves to 30-17 alltime against the Golden Eagles, winning the past six meetings in the series that dates back to 1979.
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Western Kentucky’s fastpaced offense put 41 points on the board in the first half, but holes on the defensive end allowed the Lady Blazers to keep the contest close, entering halftime only down by two. UAB earned back their home turf in the second half, outscoring the Hilltoppers 40-20. “We really got after them at halftime about their toughness [and] their fight,” UAB head coach Randy Norton said. “I am so proud about how we came out of that second half.” The momentous win was largely thanks to team-oriented play by Barnes, Kuz-
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UAB sends ‘Dogs back to Ruston with loss Connor Gentry Sports Editor zcgentry@uab.edu
The UAB men’s basketball team improved to 13-5 and 4-1 in conference play as they continued their 2018 campaign against the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech University, 10-9 and 1-5 in conference play. The Bulldogs started the contest shooting the ball well and held a 40-39 lead over the Blazers after the first half. However, the Blazers rallied and won the contest 74-62 behind senior Chris Cokley’s 24 points. The Blazers began the game in a zone defense that allowed both Jacobi Boykins and Derric Jean of La Tech to hit five three-pointers. As a team, the Bulldogs made six three-pointers in the first half, but after the Blazers began to play a man-to-man defense, La Tech’s longrange shooting ceased as they made zero threes in the second half. Robert Ehsan, UAB’s head coach, was pleased with the defensive effort by the Blazers, who only allowed 22 points in the second half after allowing 40 in the first half. “Our defense was superb, especially given
We really got after them at halftime about their toughness [and] their fight. I am so proud about how we came out of that second half. —Randy Norton manic and Childress. Barnes shot five for 10 on the night, draining three from beyond the arc, adding 18 points and six assists to the Blazers’ tally. “Tonight, Miyah orchestrated our team,” Norton said. “She was a floor general. She made great decisions time and time again. She knew when to push it, when
to pull it, when to dish it, and she knew when to attack.” STAT CORNER WKU 61 38.3 22.2 84.6 10 12 8
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UAB 79 42.6 45.0 90.0 10 20 2
Kuzmanic shot 36.3 percent from the field, accounting for 15 of the Lady Blazers’ points. Childress shot 60 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from threepoint land, a team high for the night, totaling 18 points. The win marks the best record through 16 games in program history, surpassing the previous record set by
the foul trouble that Chris [Cokley] and [William Lee] were in,” Ehsan said. Junior Jalen Perry supplied the Blazers with a spark off the bench as he scored 14 points and four assists. Perry saw a few more minutes than usual as both Cokley and Lee sat for extended periods of time due to foul trouble. “Jalen has had games like this,” Ehsan said. “The last three games, for whatever reason, has not been shooting the ball great, but he has had great practices. His energy and attitude have been great. We needed him tonight and we don’t win this game tonight without him.” The Blazers outscored the Bulldogs 40-24 in the paint with most of those points coming from Cokley. “I tried to bring the same energy to the team that they had on the court,” Cokley said. “I just tried to pick it up from them. The Blazers return to action on the road against Western Kentucky University on Jan. 18 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m., and the game will be televised nationally on CBS Sports.
the 1981-82 team. Norton attributes this to a balanced offense rife with team-oriented attitudes. “They are willing to pass up a good shot for a great shot,” Norton said. “We keep pushing the pace.” For Norton, the fifthyear head coach of the Lady Blazers, seasons like this have always been in the cards. “We came here to build a championship program,” Norton said. “It all started at the end of last season. Miyah and the entire team, they live in the gym. They got in the gum and they worked really, really hard.” UAB will take on longtime foe Southern Miss (9-7, 1-2) on Thursday, Jan. 18 in Bartow Arena. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.
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WOMEN’S BOWLING
In the fast lane Nationally ranked team travels to Arkansas for invitational tourney Savannah Snowden Sports Reporter savsno@uab.edu
The UAB women’s bowling team ended the Mid-Winter Classic ranked eighth in the tournament overall. The lady Blazers won several games, ending the tournament on Sunday in a game against Stephen F. Austin State University. The Mid-Winter Classic consisted of 20 teams, 13 of which are ranked in the latest National Tenpin Coaches Association Poll. The lady Blazers bowled steadily through the tournament, scoring in the high 800 or low 1000-point range. Head Coach Michelle Crews said “Overall we bowled very consistently.” On the first day of the tournament, the UAB women’s bowling team started with several wins, ending day one with a 4-1 record. This striking performance pushed the No. 14 ranked team into tenth place, and gave UAB an excellent start to go off of in the next tournament days to come. But with only two practices after a long break in the season, Crews said the team “[has] a lot of work to do [Saturday] to be in a good position for bracket play on
Sunday.” On the second day of the Mid-Winter Classic, UAB scored a win over Alabama A&M 953-750. In their next game, the lady Blazers lost against No. 5 ranked Sam Houston State 1,075-958. In their third game, UAB won against the Maryville College Scots 1,020-981. UAB again won as they finished 879-850 over the University of Central Missouri. In their fifth game, the Lady Blazers won again in a game against Lincoln College 937-841. On Sunday, the final day of the tournament, the Lady Blazers lost to Stephen F. Austin. The lady Blazers then beat Central Missouri, but fell to Stephen F. Austin in the 7th place game to finish eighth. “We had a slow start against Stephen F. Austin in match one but came back really strong against Central Missouri,” Crews said. “We tried to carry momentum into the last match against Stephen F. Austin and fought really hard to game seven but came up a little short. For the first tournament back after a long break I feel they bowled really well.” Sophomore Taylor Russell finished in third place indi-
PHOTO FROM KALEIDOSCOPE ARCHIVES Redshirt sophomore Caitlin Cunningham (left) and sophomore Taylor Russell (right) practice their bowling form at Vestavia Bowl during drills in the Spring of 2017.
vidually. This is her third time finishing as a top-five player in this season’s tournaments. The last time the UAB women’s bowling team competed, they brought home a title from the Hornet Classic. In addition to the team’s title, Russell earned an individual title for her firstplace finish.
At the end of 2017, Russell finished with an average score of 205.95. She was also listed in the All-State Sugar Bowl Collegiate Bowling Championship’s All-Tournament Team. The lady Blazers will take to the lanes in the Florida A&M University Rattler Invitational on Jan. 27 in Pensacola, Florida.
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Trafficking spotlighted at meeting Elliott Greene Community Reporter elliottg@uab.edu
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PHOTOS BY BELLA TYLICKI/COMMUNITY REPORTER Mayor Randall Woodfin and City Councilor Darrell O’Quinn thank students for volunteering on their day off.
MLK Day is very important to me because he was one of the most important leaders in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. With that being said, I am very thankful for his hard work and dedication to make a change in everyone’s life because change is great when it has impacted each and every one of us still until this day. —TyEsha McCalpine, junior in Business Management
UAB student volunteers watch over the BRCI’s monument of the Selma to Montgomery March.
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I decided to use my free time from school to not only be involved on campus, but to also be actively present in the community. Being allowed to be a part of such an important day and to give my service was an exciting experience, and an amazing —Teneshia Portis, Sophomore, Pre-Nursing Major.
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Remember this: how you invest your time shows the real character of who you are.
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From Page 1 and clothing, recruit and register mentors, provide services to homeless veterans, rebuild homes for those in Hurricane-damaged areas, build libraries and more. According to Warfield, over 62 million volunteers participate each year, totaling economic value of more than $184 billion. The significance of the day is incredibly close to home here in Birmingham, the city that imprisoned King and the nucleus of the civil rights movement. For years, UAB students embraced the opportunity to participate in meaningful community outreach, honoring the legacy young people set decades before in demonstrations such as the Children’s March.
— Mayor Randall Woodfin UAB’s Leadership and Service Council heads the university’s participation. “By pushing students to become active citizens, we hope to create a sense of belonging and ownership in the Birmingham community,” said Myah Morton, executive director of LSC. She said that while many students are only temporary residents of Birmingham, MLK Day of Service encourages them to claim the city and its rich social justice history. This year, LSC partnered with HandsOn Birmingham, a program of United Way, to increase volunteer capacity. “HandsOn Birmingham serves as LSC’s liaison for providing large sites that can accommodate about 100 to 150 volunteers,” Morton said.
For the last 18 MLK Days of Service, a variety of sites across the greater Birmingham area were open not only to student volunteers, but anyone wanting in on the action. Participation was so strong, in fact, that HandsOn conducted preregistration for the sites, and far more than half were full before the weekend even began. This April will mark 50 years since King’s murder. As racial tensions return to the surface of the socio-political sphere of the U.S., MLK Day of Service serves as a reminder of King’s personal policy: intolerance will not be tolerated. King spent his life working for freedom and justice for all people, and he believed that, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”
The January 9th Birmingham City Council meeting commenced with speakers remarking on Birmingham’s history at the forefront of the civil rights movement, followed by a representative from the Human Trafficking Taskforce. Mayor Woodfin recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Birmingham, stating “any form of slavery should not be allowed”. The council wishes to increase public awareness of the issue. The council accepted the $1 million bid of JJ Morley Enterprises, a regional construction service, to work on repairs of Rickwood Field. The field is the oldest professional baseball park in the United States, and was built for the Birmingham Barons in 1910. Previously operating as a venue for local games and events, the park has been closed for repairs since April 7, 2017. Repairs were necessary following discovery of damage in the historic park last year, resulting in the cancellation of the annual Rickwood Classic. These repairs will begin immediately and the park is expected to open in May. Visiting the field last year, former Mayor William Bell said the city was planning for the park to reopen in time for the 2018 Rickwood Classic. Other park renovations also received approval. A.G. Gaston Construction’s bid of $195,900 was accepted for the renovation of Harriman Park. Overlooked by the airport, Harriman Park surrounds Fl Shuttleworth Dr. A proposal of $15,284 for the replacement of the carpets in the event room of Vulcan Park was accepted from Acton Flooring. This renovation, originally awarded to Covington Flooring Company, comes after the previous contract was rescinded due to a failure to provide documentation. Following the demolition of a collection of twelve properties at 27 Center Pl. S. W., the council affixed special assessments totaling $30,116.72 for costs incurred in demolition.
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Volume 59, Issue 1
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MUSIC AND CULTURE
TRACK TAKES
Female stars that lit 2017 Mason McGalliard Operations Manager for BlazeRadio masonbm@uab.edu
PHOTO BY LAKYN SHEPARD/PHOTO EDITOR Too Many Zooz performing ‘brass house’ style music in front of a Saturn audience. Saxophonist Leo Pellegrino shows off his dance moves as a part of thier performance.
‘Zooz’ unleashed New York City subway bound music trio performs for Bham’s ‘brass house’ fans Kristina Balciunaite Life & Style Editor kribal@uab.edu
An ecstatic crowd welcomed the New York City born music group Too Many Zooz on the night of Jan. 11 at Saturn. Their music was recently featured in the Pixel 2 commercial and they performed with Beyoncé during the 2016 CMA Awards. The remarkable story of the colorful music group started in the humble tubes of the New York’s subway, to which they still return to regardless of their acquired fame status. They achieved major publicity after a bypasser published their performance on social media. The video went viral and they have been flooded with bookings and offerings ever since. “The whole thing is kind of a cosmic thing,” King of Sludge said. “It’s all about being at the right place and at the right time, or we wouldn’t be having this conversation.” An important characteristic about the music group is that their style is nothing like any other genre that has existed before. The artists define their style with the term “brass house,”
which is a mix of various styles, including sounds reminding of hip hop, electronic and even Middle Eastern. The trio, although coming together from different musical backgrounds, clicked immediately and has had a remarkable chemistry from day one. “People kept asking us about what kind of music we did,” King of Sludge, the drummer at Too Many Zooz said. “It [brass house] basically came about because we tried to come up with a name for our music.” It’s not only their energetic and eclectic sound that makes their performance distinguishable. One of the reasons the video that made them famous went viral was due to their entertaining performance style, especially for the saxophonist Leo Pellegrino, who takes playing a woodwind instrument to another level. The crowd went wild every time he did one of his signature moves. “My main goal is to make people dance,” King of Sludge said. “I want the crowd to be engaged and moving. I take a lot of pride in that fact.” Despite touring the world and playing at all types of imaginable locations, Too Many Zooz still returns to the NYC subway, the band’s
birthplace and home. According to King of Sludge, the subways, or any other location that is not typical for artists to choose to perform at, has many advantages, such as the element of surprise and the immediate connection to the audience. Nevertheless, he says, the location is not an important factor in their work. “We sort of do things backwards,” King of Sludge said. “We don’t distinguish between the places we play, it’s all about the music.” He also made a remark saying the energy of the Birmingham crowd was pleasantly surprising. “We were commenting that that was a crazy crowd considering the size of it,” King of Sludge said. Two of the most excited fans Savanna Glover and Sydney Elkines, brought a bead necklace connected to a saxophone ornament that they embellished the saxophonist Leo Pellegrino with during his performance on stage. “The atmosphere was so alive,” Elkines said. According to Glover, the audience was not only energetic but also friendly, as the two of them effortlessly were led to the stage by the other audience members in order to give Pellegrino the souvenir. “Their music to me is indescribable,” said John Constantine, a music student from New Orleans. “It was exciting, uplifting and soulful.”
Over the years, many female musical artists have risen to prominence. From Shania Twain to Mariah Carey to Beyoncé, women have found great success in their ability to release great singles and albums, as well as being great performers. It is undeniable that 2017 was a year that strengthened female artists while also becoming a platform for newcomers. It was a year of success for numerous women, specifically in the Pop and HipHop genres. In the Pop arena, Demi Lovato released her album Tell Me You Love Me, with her smash hit “Sorry Not Sorry” as the lead single. This album featured songs that proved her credibility as an artist. She also found time in 2017 to collaborate with the group Cheat Codes to create another hit, “No Promises.” Meanwhile, McGalliard Kelly Clarkson released an album titled Meaning of Life, which included hit song “Love So Soft.” This is the American Idol-alum’s eighth studio album, and she doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Camila Cabello released one of the biggest hits of 2017, “Havana,” which became part of her recently released, self-titled album, Camila. Of course, you can’t discuss music in 2017 without bringing up Taylor Swift, who released the mega-hit album reputation. The former country star initially found success in 2017 by releasing “Look What You Made Me Do,” but reputation gave her more hits such as “Gorgeous” and “End Game,” which spurred a collaboration between her, Ed Sheeran and Future. Other pop sensations who stole the limelight in 2017 include Hailee Steinfeld, who was featured on the song “Let Me Go,” and Bebe Rexha, who released “The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody).” When it comes to the Hip-Hop genre, it goes without saying that Cardi B became one of the biggest artists of the year. Cardi released one of the most catchy and popular songs to reach the top spot on the Billboard charts, “Bodak Yellow.” It would not be a stretch to say that there is hardly anyone on this planet who has not heard that major hit single from the newcomer. Cardi also gained success with another single “Bartier Cardi” and by being featured on G-Eazy’s huge hit single “No Limit.” Most recently, she collaborated with Grammy-winning artist Bruno Mars to create a remix of his song “Finesse.” Another female hip-hop artist who has been around for a while, Nicki Minaj, was also busy being featured on numerous hits, such as “Swalla” by Jason Derulo, “Rake It Up” by Yo Gotti and “Make Love” by Gucci Mane. Many fans hope Minaj’s fourth studio album will be released in 2018. Both Nicki and Cardi actually were featured on another major hip-hop hit “Motorsport” by Migos, which became an instant party anthem. Women are clearly giving men a run for their money in the music industry. With all of the great songs and albums produced by these female artists, it leaves fans everywhere eagerly waiting to see what 2018 will bring. BlazeRadio Operations Manager, DJ MB and “Keepin’ it Real with DJ MB.”
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The Kaleidoscope
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Cool wardrobes Students share their advice on how to dress in chilly weather Sam Baine Life & Style reporter sbaine97@uab.edu
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hether you are already holed up at Sterne or seeing friends for the first time since last year, these four students have a few tricks up their sleeves for staying cool on campus during the colder months and guaranteed to bring out your most stylish self. From edgy to on-trend and laid-back to classic, they’ll show you some ways to stay snug and stylish during winter in Birmingham.
For Resident Assistant Autumn Stisher transition clothes and layers are her go-to’s during winter, with a push toward a more edgy, 90s-grunge feel. “Think if Avril Lavigne grew up a little bit,” Stisher said. High-waisted jeans, Converse and “everything from the thrift store” creates a cool but sophisticated vibe perfect for long days on campus. Stisher said being comfortable while staying true to your personal style, whether it be “hipster-chic or 90s-revival or somewhere in between” is a must, but that leggings and T-shirts are always in style. “Just because it zips, don’t mean it fits,” Stisher said.
Anna Whitlock According to Anna Whitlock, sophomore in theatre, expression of style comes down to simply being comfortable with what you’re wearing. “Comfort means fashion and it’s just a mix of staying warm but still cute,” she said. For winter specifically, she emphasizes layering chunky sweaters or long cardigans with boots and fur-lined accessories as the way to go. The secret to her style comes from shopping cheap at places like Forever 21 or H&M and combining it with more highend pieces from Urban Outfitters.
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Center, plenty of people are already maintaining their resolutions. The center is especially crowded at this time of year as people attempt to better themselves by working on their fitness. “The problem most people face with their resolutions is that the resolution is typically too big, like planning to run half a full marathon in two or three months or go to the gym every single day,” said Win Warren, graduate assistant of fitness and wellness. “People burn out too quickly, and the goals that were put in place to help their bodies begin to hurt their bodies.” People hoping to improve their fitness should make sure they research and evaluate what exercises would be best and healthiest for them. “My suggestion would be to create three small goals and one big
lofty goal way down the road,” said Warren “The smaller goals should be related to the lofty goal and spaced out enough to keep you moving toward that larger goal. Examples of smaller goals include running a whole mile after about a month of training or going to the gym two to three times per week while a larger goal might be to run a 10k or go to the gym four to five times per week. One of the easiest ways to keep up with your fitness goals is by seeing a personal trainer.” A lot of people also make resolutions about eating healthier. Just a few of the resolutions around campus include cutting out all meat, sugar, or even gluten. These cold-turkey plans simply are not maintainable. “Make sure your resolutions are specific and measurable, and have something to hold you accountable,” said Rachel Lomax, a registered dietician with Student Health and
Fernando Colunga Following trends doesn’t seem to be Fernando Colunga’s, senior in public health, forte, as how he’s feeling and what stands out to him in the morning goes. He describes his winter style as different from other seasons. “It’s more focused on denim, dark tones and layers,” he said. He usually shops at various thrift stores, in addition to streetwear brands and Levi’s among his personal favorites. According to Colunga, with older styles being made new again, finding unique pieces and personal touches is a way to make your wardrobe stand out without shopping from major labels or breaking the bank. For Colunga, it all comes down to being comfortable with yourself.
Wellness. “Being able to measure your success and being held accountable will greatly increase your commitment and motivation to reach your goal. Increasing your intake of fruit by two servings each day in achievable, especially if there is someone to encourage your success.” New Year’s resolutions, above all else, must be sustainable. Most people start the year with high hopes for the changes they want to make in their lives, but soon return to their old bad habits once they find their resolutions simply are not practical. It is best to start small and keep things simple. “I’m interested in keeping up with my self-care, so each day I check in with myself three times to see how I’m doing,” said Ishani Rewatkar, junior in biomedical sciences. “When I do this and address my needs, I check a box in my planner. This keeps me motivated.”