September 5, 2017 Kscope

UAB’S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER

VOLUME 58, ISSUE 1

PARKING REMOTELY, USING BUSES ENCOURAGED New transit options try to offset parking restrictions around campus. Read more on page 3.

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45,212 Fans flock to Legion Field to witness a historic game day UAB head coach Bill Clark paced along the home sidelines Saturday afternoon at Legion Field as his team of 99 players faced off against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. This may not have been the most historic game in the Old Gray Lady’s 90 years, but the rusty flood lights on the stadium’s east side have not shined upon something this momentous in more than 1,000 days. A moment that had been dreamt about and argued over since 2014 was finally here.

A few blocks outside the heart of Birmingham sat a record crowd.

The “vocal few” had flooded down Graymont Avenue toward the football capital of the South. They weren’t shouting “roll tide” or “war eagle.” Not on this day. On Sept. 2, the Blazer faithful were singing along to Blazer Victory and drowning out the opposition with chants of “U-A-B.”

The nation watched as the Blazers secured a 38-7 victory over the Bulldogs. Led by quarterback A.J. Erdely, running back Carlos Stephens and wide receiver Collin Lisa, #TheReturn had been completed.

Read more on pages six and seven.

MUNICIPAL POLITICS

Woodfin, Bell battle for city hall Mayoral decision to take center stage in Oct. 3 runoff elections Connor McDonald Community Writer Following the Aug. 22 Birmingham municipal election, the race for mayor, three races for the Birmingham City Council and five races for the Birmingham Board of Education will advance to a runoff election Oct. 3.

All seats for the Birmingham City Council, the Bir-

mingham Board of Education and the mayor’s seat were up for grabs. Voter turnout was 26.95 percent with 38,483 votes cast, according to the Jefferson County Board of Registrars. Turnout increased by 5.82 percent compared to the 2013 Birmingham municipal election.

The mayoral election is advancing to a runoff between incumbent Mayor William Bell and former city attorney Randall Woodfin.

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It’s not just about change. It’s really about progress for all the city of Birmingham, and people across all 99 neighborhoods are wanting progress – to improve their quality of life...

— Randall Woodfin “It’s not just about change,” said Woodfin at his election watch-party. “It’s

really about progress for all the city of Birmingham, and people across all 99

neighborhoods are wanting progress – to improve their quality of life and want their tax dollars spent in a more reasonable way, as well as a sense of urgency addressing crime, investing more in education and basic services.”

Woodfin earned a plurality of votes with 40.84 percent, while Bell received the second highest amount of votes with 36.55 percent.

“I want to congratulate Mr. Woodfin on a race wellrun, and we look forward to meeting him in the political arena to have a third

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OPINIONS Fall 2017 Editorial Board 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

Ian Keel Photo Editor iankeel@uab.edu

Connor Gentry Sports Editor zcgentry@uab.edu

Will Harris Asst. Sports Editor

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My time in Charlottesville Chandler Jones Editor-in-Chief

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t was 7:30 am when my phone lit up. I squinted before sighing into the pillow. That’s when the circling helicopter rang out and the reality sunk in.

The day was Aug. 12, and I was nestled in a warm bed just inside the city limits of Charlottesville, Va. A city pulled in two very different directions by something brewing right under its nose.

In 2014, I moved to this quaint city, whose roots helped shape this country. A place where people cheer to the name of Thomas Jefferson without a hint of sarcasm. A community whose ideals so suit its enviable locale, nestled under the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The whole thing would be dubbed the “Unite the Right” rally. A group (purporting themselves as the

“alt-right”) petitioned the It needs to be clear, this city to hold a rally in protest location was just that. A at Emancipation Park, just location. People came from all one month after a Klu Klux over this country to support Klan rally met low attendance their side and that is their and general displeasure. The right, but Charlottesville sufpetition met strong resistance fered on their behalf. and uprisings within the The night of Aug. ranks of the “antifa,” or 11, I walked along The antifascists. If the whole Corner, where a slew of thing seems outlandishbusinesses parallel the ly antebellum, you’re University of Virginia’s not alone.

Grounds. I saw as one I should say here, the business made a show noun “white supremof force by locking its Jones acist” disgusts me. At front doors and securmy shallowest, as a writer, I ing a chair through the inside cringe at the idea of a superhandles. lative in any form. It’s nonThat’s what Charlottessensical. How could anyone ville felt about this rally, a define themselves as better strong mix of anger and fear. than anyone else? I’ll never They would turn out to understand the psychology of be right. It wasn’t peaceful. a mass hysteria.

In fact, it was declared an These rallies were in prounlawful assembly 30 mintest of one thing: the Charlot- utes prior to its intended start tesville City Council’s decision time. to remove a long-standing I didn’t go to the rally. statue of Confederate General I didn’t see people throw Robert E. Lee. chemical weapons at each

other, or a person drive their Dodge Charger into a crowd.

I couldn’t hear the screams as people flew into the air on that car’s impact and I didn’t scream as Heather Heyer died.

I watched it on a couch and on my phone like the rest of the country. Holding hands with people who I had walked those streets with earlier that day. It’s hard to attach happy memories to something of real pain. Seeing hate like can ruin places for me, and has left me with feelings akin to mourning.

The whole thing is a tragedy. A tragedy that took the life of a 32-year-old mother of two, whose last Facebook post before her death summed it up best as: “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying enough attention.”

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MONEY BUSINESS

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elcome Back Blazers!

As you are getting settled in, now is a good time to make sure that your money is in order. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Get your financial house in order. Stop by the Office of One Stop Student Services on the first floor of the Hill Student Center and make sure that they have an updated version of your FAFSA and any other paperwork they need.

This will ensure that there is no delay in you receiving your financial aid, grant, scholarship or other monies and there are no holds on your account.

Be on the lookout for scholarships. Most academic units on campus offer scholarships to deserving students.

Check with your adviser to

see if you are eligible. You Take advantage of other may also want to sign up with free and low-cost services on FastWeb (fastweb.com) for pe- campus. Your student fees riodic updates on scholarship already cover many programs opportunities. and services like the Campus Track your debt. Make sure Recreation Center (uab.edu/ you know how much you students/campusrecreation). have borrowed. Check out the Go get what you paid for!

National Student Loan Data Plan your spending. Do System (nslds.ed.gov) if you know how much you are not sure where money you have coming to start. Once you sign in each month? Do you up, you can find out the know where it goes? current balances on all Even if it is not much, of your loans regardless you can stretch your of when you opened money even further if them and where. you keep track of your Yates Ask for student spending and stick to a discounts. The Undergraduate budget. UAB’s Regions InstiStudent Government Associatute for Financial Education tion has a great list of student (uab.edu/rife) provides a numdiscounts available just for ber of programs to help you presenting your UAB One learn to manage your money Card. Visit their website (uab. like a pro. They can even anedu/usga) to see where you swer specific questions too! can save. Also, never be afraid Get a savings account. to ask a merchant if they offer There is no time like the student discounts. What is the present to start saving for the worst that could happen? future. Whether it is a rainy

day fund or a spring break trip fund, opening a savings account is a great way to start preparing for your financial future.

To charge or not to charge?

For some students, a credit card is a great way to build a credit history and be prepared for emergencies. For others, it is an invitation for financial disaster. Which category you fall in depends on your financial savvy and good financial habits. Consider getting a credit card if you can be disciplined enough to use it sparingly and pay off the balance each month. If not, it may be best to wait until you can be more responsible.

I hope these tips get your academic year off to a great financial start!

Stephanie R. Yates, Ph.D. serves as the director of the Regions Institute for Financial Education and teaches at the UAB Collat School of Business.

CAMPUS

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TRANPORTATION

Don’t stress, take the Express As parking issue swells, school touts other travel options Sufia Alam Campus Editor With the first week of the new fall semester completed, parking remains near capacity while other options such as Blazer Express remains virtually unused.

“Mass transportation as a whole does not have a good light in our city,” said André Davis, director of the Office of Parking and Transportation Services. “People want convenience, not accessibility.”

While the Blazer Express is assigned a $2 million budget, not all the money is funded by students.

“We get our money from parking tickets, permits, citations [and] things of that nature,” Davis said.

“Students have no reason to feel upset that their money is going toward resources they’ve never used because that’s simply not true.”

Parking and Transportation Services recently upgraded a remote parking lot located on 8th Street South, Lot 15B, with street lights to encourage students to take advantage of the buses. The renovations cost $50,000. According to Davis, however, these new renovations have not incited motivation for students to use the buses.

With a valid UAB ID, students can travel to any site located within the university campus for free, making use of any of the seven routes running Monday through Friday with times ranging from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.

“I think students who have never lived in an urban environment before might not be used to taking a bus system,” said Mugdha Mokashi, senior in neuroscience and president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association. “Especially in Alabama where we’re so used to taking cars everywhere.”

According to Mokashi, awareness in one of the biggest issues relating to the lack of system use. She has planned to partner with the Office of Parking and Transportation

PHOTO BY AUSTIN SIMPSON / PHOTOGRAPHER Blazer Express buses operate on seven routes indicated by six different colors making consistent stops throughout campus

Services to develop solutions that her parking problems which caused encourages students to start utilizing her to be late to class,” Davis said. the system.

“But class at 12 p.m. and getting One of here at 11:50 Mokashi’s goal a.m. just won’t will be to make cut it.” sure the remote According to parking lots, Davis, a much such as Lot better option for 15B, will be students is to advertised and park in remote will become a lots and take more popular the bus to the option for stuheart of camdents. pus. This entire As of now, process should Davis and his take around 15 team have been minutes. With a actively walking few minutes of around campus planning ahead, informing as students can save many students 20 to 30 minutes as possible that of their time remote lots and instead of conthe Blazer Extinuously circling —JoAn Fonkg press are much lots awaiting a better options parking spot. than trying to park at University While resident and commuter Boulevard. Office Building or the students have not been making Business and Engineering Complex use of Blazer Express, one group lots. of students take advantage of this “I just talked to a young lady resource regularly. who was complaining to me about “I think that the Blazer Express

“

I think that the Blazer Express is a really invaluable resource for our international students because a lot of them don’t have cars here and they’re not here long enough to get a car.

is a really invaluable resource for our international students because a lot of them don’t have cars here and they’re not here long enough to get a car,” said JoAn Fonkg, intern coordinator for the Office of Multicultural and Diversity Programs.

“The fact that the buses cover a lot of areas downtown is very helpful for international students in terms of getting groceries and just being able to get place to place.

Blazer Ride, another resource available to students, will give students with temporary or permanent disability issues a method of transportation.

“Register with the Disability Support Services, call us an hour in advance and we can pick you up from and to anywhere on campus” Davis said. “If it’s a twisted ankle for a week or a wheelchair for the semester, we can take you anywhere free of charge.”

Davis has asked all students to be patient and understand the first two weeks of school is always hectic.

“Measure us on accessibility and not convenience," Davis said.

Sufia Alam can be reached at sufia@uab.edu.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Rec center shows off new muscle Gym upgrades include workout area improvements, yogurt stand Lauren Moore Campus Reporter “The Rec Center is the heart of campus” said Payton Joyner, assistant director of Fitness and Wellness. This statement comes to life as students from all ends of campus come pouring in and out of the facility, gym bags and backpacks in tow.

The UAB Recreation Center has always looked for new directions in which to grow and help give members new experiences and opportunities. The upcoming 2017-2018 school year will reveal many new updates to the facility.

“We listen,” said Sean Ries, director of the Campus Recreation Center. “My No. 1 priority is always zero risk.

We want to ask questions like, ‘Did you feel you got a better college experience by using the recreation center?’”

The Rec has also focused on fitness center expansion.

The space will soon include six squat machines, two new Olympic benches and power lifts.

The Rec has planned to install a frozen yogurt vend-

ing machine by the end of this semester. This futuristic machine will offer students the option to customize their frozen yogurt with six different topping choices. So far, the machine will only be taking cash or credit card payment.

“We are looking for student participation to name this space” said Seneca Wilson, assistant director of Facility Operations.

New programs are also set to be installed this school year. The new Nutrition Counseling Program will allow students to set up a time to meet with a licensed dietitian and receive counseling on a variety of dietary issues.

Other recent updates to the Rec Center include the women’s locker room floor installed with a safer, slip-resistant floor. Mats, carpets and adding solar panels have also been updated to the facility.

In September, the Rec will break ground on a new intramural field that is set to open Fall 2018. This grassy outdoor field will be constructed beside the new

football practice field on the corner of 6th Avenue South and 12th Street South. Its two full sized fields will serve many purposes, including use by both intramural and club sport activities.

A new CSI Campus Recreation app allows easier access to the facility as well as updates on events and programs. For students, this app can take the place of a One Card to gain access to the facility.

A room on the third floor will be transformed into a F45 training room.

This group activity centers around intense cycling on a stationary bike with a personal trainer. Participants’ heart rates will be monitored and displayed for cyclists on screens at the front of the room. The program is set to arrive in Spring 2018.

A variety of events have been planned for this semester including a wheelchair flag football game and a HIV/sexual health awareness event.

Incoming freshmen are already taking advantage of the facilities the Rec has to offer.

“My favorite resource so far is the rock climbing wall” says Bianca Convers, a freshman in biology.

Lauren Moore can be reached at lrm33@uab.edu.

PHOTO BY IAN KEEL / PHOTO EDITOR Blazers can now utilize the new fitness center expansion for quieter and more spacious workouts

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FRESHMAN MOVE IN DAY Partially cloudy skies and hopeful chatter filled the air as Brooke Brisby and Hayes Hide explored their new home as members of the class of 2021.

Brisby and Hide, freshman in biology and biomedical engineering, respectively, aspiring doctors and high

school best friends explored the vast urban campus, visiting one building at a time in hopes of being prepared for the first day of class.

“I’m for sure going to make a 4.0 this semester and get involved in all the organizations I’m interested in,” Brisby said.

Stories and photos compiled by Sufia Alam, Campus Editor.

Alam can be reached at sufia@uab.edu

Daylan Dennis, a freshman in criminal justice and sociology, said her No. 1 priority was having a trendy dorm.

“My theme is gold and white,” Dennis said. “I spent three weeks buying my supplies from Target and finalizing everything. I love it, especially because I purchased everything on a budget and it still looks great.”

Kennedy Riles, a freshman in business management, entered as a fourth generation UAB student. Riles followed her older sister’s lead and choose to pursue a degree in the business field. Riles has focused on getting used to her surrounding and taking it one step at a time.

“Making good grades and surviving my first semester, that’s my goal for now,” Riles said. “Socializing can always come later.”

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

4.0 in the making Professors give tips, advice to have a successful semester

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Campus Reporter “Develop a relationWith the start of ship with the profesa new school year, sor.” Fly said. “We all students prepare for came into the field of the future all-nighter education because we papers, projects and wanted to help stuperformance filled dents. Let us know if semester. you are confused and —Joe March, Ph.D. Professors have need additional guidalready formed exance.” pectations for all their matter of following the Each of these students, including the basics.” professors have given class of 2021.

Joe March, Ph.D., advice that can be used College, for most professor of chemistry, by every student. students, is the first said that individual While they gave opportunity for them study habits are just different words of to live away from as important as being wisdom on different home. Learning prepared topics, each of to do everything for class. them hit one key for themselves Knowpoint. UAB has like laundry ing the created a diverse and living with when and community with someone else in where to many experienca small space is study is es for those who a new experience Blanton imperaMarch choose to be a for most stutive for part of them. dents. Then throw in full comprehension of UAB has presented all the extra activities the material. Mainmultiple opportunistudents and they may taining a regular study ties for students of all struggle to balance all schedule is crucial, backgrounds to find aspects of their campus according to March. communities they can life.

“Everyone is difbe a part of and relate Unfortunately, ferent, but try to be to. according to Robert self-aware about what There is no doubt Blanton, Ph.D, profesworks and doesn’t that UAB tries to have sor of the department work for you.” March a spot for everyone of government, “There said. who walks through its is no magic bullet to While good study doors. This involves succeeding… the best habits and study hours academic success as way to approach any are great ways to pass well as having fun and course is to view it as a with flying colors in trying new things. Blazcommitment.” Blana course, professor ers from all over are in ton said that students Deborah Fly of the the same place, so they should be prepared to Curriculum Instrucwill all take it the same give a certain amount tion department said way: One green and of time and energy that “students can be gold footstep at a time. throughout the week successful if they begin Regan Snow can be reached to each class. “Succeed- the important habit of rmsnow98@uab.edu. ing is ultimately just a attending class.”

Be self aware about what works and doesn’t work for you.

September 5, 2017 Much like Brisby and Hide, Destyni Goode, a freshman in nursing, was dropped off at her dormitory the morning of Aug. 26. Goode’s mother accompanied her to campus and was struck by the support systems she learned were available to her daughter as she began her new journey.

“The safety officers gave us numbers for emergencies and accessible resources like MARS,” Mrs. Goode said. “If she has flat tire and is stranded somewhere or wants to leave an uncomfortable situation, I know she has somewhere to call and be safe, which makes me feel a lot better about leaving her here.”

The younger Goode said she didn’t have to move a muscle to get all her luggage to the fourth floor of Blazer Hall. Rather, every one of her items were moved by some of the many volunteers present.

Aspiring to become the fourth nurse in her family, Goode said UAB was always her first choice because of its nationally-ranked nursing school.

“I’m going to use these four years to pursue my passion and find the real me,” Goode said.

SPORTS WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

UAB pounces on Panthers

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

Bartow hosts Blazer Invitational for five team tournament, falls to APSU Trinity Dix Sports Reporter

straight points, but the Blazers pulled away to win the set 25-12.

UAB Volleyball aimed to The third set started with start hot against the Georgia a back and forth scoring afState Panthers in a match fair until a CSU service error that was part of the UAB helped start an 8-0 run by the Blazer Invitational. The Blazers to lead 17-8. UAB’s Invitational featured UAB, Zembyla stopped a CSU run Georgia State, Charleston with a service ace that led Southern, Austin Peay, and UAB to a 25-13 win.

Western Illinois.

In the final set, UAB In the first set, UAB gained gained an early 10-4 lead. an early lead by opening with The Buccaneers had no two kills. However, an attack answer for Zahria Richard’s error allowed the Panthers defense which helped the to catch up with the Blazers.

Blazers retain the lead. UAB The Panthers came back would win the set 25-16 and to win the first set with the win the match 3-1. service ace by GSU’s Crystal On Friday evening, UAB Lee. faced the Austin Peay State UAB got off to a slow Governors. start in the second set with In the first set, the Blazers GSU scoring two kills. The and Governors tied kill for Blazers made a comeback kill. The Governors eventualwith Gabby Deshotel and ly expanded the gap to four senior Haley Jared’s compoints. The Blazers attempted bined kills. After five tries, to tie the game, but fell in the the Blazers moved ahead and first set 25-20. won the second set.

In the second set, the GovUAB faced ernors started another rough with an early start in the three-point third set with lead. UAB’s five GSU kills Zembyla and and service Young helped errors by the push the BlazBlazers. The ers ahead by Blazers caught four points. up with GSU The Goverthanks to UAB nors tied UAB senior Petra late, but the Silic and DeBlazers pulled shotel’s kills. away to win Deshotel the second set landed three 25-22. kills in a row UAB had a to win the set rough start to for the UAB, the third set 25-22. when Austin In the Peay moved final set, GSU ahead by four —Haley Jared jumped ahead points after with three several miscues attack errors. by the Blazers.

Deshotel and Jared once The Blazers and Goveragain scored kills to allow nors remained tied until Austhe Blazers to catch up. When tin Peay was able to break UAB’s Erika Zembyla scored the tie and won the set 32-30. three service aces in a row, “A lot of volleyball is the Blazers grew their lead to mental, so your serve is 10 points. Just before GSU something you can comcould catch up, an attack pletely control,” said senior error by the Panthers won Haley Jared. “Defense, there’s the set for UAB, 25-16, and a technique to it, but a lot the match 3-1. of it is just having the mind “I don’t know if it was to [go] for every ball and anything we said. We just effort. A lot of it really comes went in and told them ‘they out to effort, which is someneeded to have energy,’ and thing you control with your it’s the one thing they conmindset. Really being focused trol: if they choose to be enand having a hustle-oriented ergized or not. I think Erika’s mindset makes a big differfour service ace is what really ence at how you play.” got them going, especially,” In the fourth set, the Blazhead coach Kerry Messerers started cold and had to smith when asked about the play from behind. UAB evencomeback victory. tually tied the set with kills On Friday afternoon, UAB from Richard and Deshotel. faced the Charleston SouthThe rally would fall short ern Buccaneers in the second as Austin Peay moved to an game of the Invitational. In eight-point lead. In the end, the first set, UAB jumped out UAB lost to Austin Peay 25to an early 11-6 lead and had 17 and the match 1-3. the momentum.

“Personally, I just feel that After a few miscues by we are not as mental,” said UAB, the Buccaneers quickly redshirt junior Gabby Deshoregained the lead scoring six tel. “We really had to grow unanswered points. up. We lose a lot of people, CSU would pull away but I don’t know. There are from the Blazers and take the so many new people coming first set 25-23. in and off, and I feel like In the second set, UAB’s we’re not used to playing Silic started with a dominatwith each other, but I think ing kill that gave the Blazers mentally wise, I think we’ve a 2-0 lead. grown.”

Later in the set, UAB redThe Blazers fell to 2-4 shirt junior Victoria Young overall. UAB’s next game is had two service aces and Sept. 5 at rival Troy Univerextended the lead to 12-6. sity.

CSU’s Kylie Klein attempted Trinity Dix can be reached to give the Buccaneers life at at tri913@uab.edu. the end of the set with two

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Defense, there’s a lot of technique to it, but a lot of it is just having the mind to [go] for every ball and effort.

PHOTO COURTESY OF UAB ATHLETICS UAB senior midfielder Rachel Green dribbles the ball down the pitch against the University of Memphis.

UAB splits two overtime thrillers Blazers go to extra time in road games against rival teams Memphis, Furman Connor Gentry Sports Editor The UAB Women’s Soccer team started the season 3-0-0 and faced two road games to close out a five roadgame stretch.

The Lady Blazers’ first game was played against longtime rival Memphis in which both teams entered 3-0-0 on the season.

Memphis jumped out with an early lead in the fifth minute of action on a goal from Catherine Levasseur, her first of the season.

“Memphis came out very strong in the first 15 minutes and unfortunately they broke us down for an early goal,” said Erica Demers, UAB women’s head coach.

Rachel Green scored an equalizer for the Blazers in the 83rd minute, but neither team was able to score before the overtime period.

In the second overtime, Memphis’ Marie Lavasseur scored the winning goal with seconds remaining in the period to give Memphis the 2-1 win.

Junior goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty collected six saves on eight shots on goal. Memphis had three saves on four shots on frame.

“Tonight’s game was an absolute battle, and our players fought against a very tough opponent,” said Demers. “I couldn’t be happier, though, with our team’s performance and their resilience to fight back into extended time. Our team got stronger today.”

The Lady Blazers looked to add a third road win for the season at Furman University.

The Blazers entered the game with a 3-1-0 record while the Paladins entered with a 2-1-1 record.

The game was a defensive struggle with only four shots on goal between the two teams until Furman broke the

tie in the 59th minute on a goal from Caitlyn Reilly.

However, the Blazers responded with an equalizer 38 seconds later from Megan Hudgens to tie the game back up at 1-1.

The Blazers then took the lead in the 73rd minute when freshman Betsy Ornelas found the back of the net on a Paladin turnover.

The Paladins responded with an equalizer of their own in the 84th minute to force overtime.

Neither team scored in the first overtime period leading to UAB’s second double overtime game in a row.

Daugherty collected seven saves on nine shots on goal. She now has 190 total in her career, which places her two saves away from fifth all-time at UAB. Furman’s goalkeeper did not record a save with three shots on goal.

“We didn’t perform like we wanted to tonight but we regrouped from Sunday’s game at Memphis, corrected some crucial mistakes and grinded it out for each other in overtime and got the positive result,” Green said. “I am proud of my teammates for finishing strong against a really good team.”

Green netted the winning goal early in the second overtime period to clinch the Blazers’ third road victory of the season thus far.

“We did fight in overtime, and it was good for our team morale for Rachel to finish on a hard-fought ball played by Jameria,” said Demers. “Our backs and Kelsey battled hard against a strong Furman line that had scored 13 goals coming into play tonight.”

The Blazers face the Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagles next at BBVA Compass Field on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.

Connor Gentry can be reached at zcgentry@uab.edu and on Twitter @Kscope_sports.

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All photos taken from the UAB Kaleidoscope archives

March 13, 1991: Athletic Director Gene Bartow and President Charles McCallum announce that UAB will play football at the NCAA Division III level.

Aug. 23, 1994: UAB announces it will play at the NCAA Division I level beginning in 1996.

UAB running back Pat Green makes his move in the Blazers’ 34-21 win over Washington & Lee. (Photo from Oct. 4, 1991.)

21 men interested in playing on or working with the UAB football team attend an interest meeting. (Photo from April 2, 1991.)

Pat Green attempts to break the tackle of an Alabama State lineman. (Photo from Sept. 13, 1994.)

Sept. 21, 1991: UAB gets its first win at Washington & Lee University, 34-21.

Dec. 24, 2004: The Blazers make their first ever bowl game appearance in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl.

They fell to the Hawai’i Warriors 59-40.

Nov. 6, 1999: UAB wins its first game over a nationally ranked opponent, defeating No. 17 East Carolina 36-17.

Patrick Burchfield (left) hugs a UAB fan after the Blazers’ 13-10 win over LSU. (Photo from Sept. 26, 2000.)

Running back Carl Fair beats a Houston defender in the 29-10 win. (Photo from Sept. 28, 1999.)

Fullback Joe “Bear” Meadow lifts quarterback Thomas Cox after he ran for a 5-yard touchdown in the upset of East Carolina. (Photo from Nov. 9, 1999.)

1999: The Blazers football team joins Conference USA.

Nov. 29, 2014: UAB defeats conference rival Southern Miss 45-24, giving the Blazers their second bowl eligible record at 6-6. UAB would not be invited to a bowl game.

Sept. 23, 2000: UAB defeats Nick Saban’s LSU Tigers 13-10 in Baton Rouge, La. on a last second field goal.

Aug. 18, 2017: The UAB Football Operations Building and Legacy Pavilion holds a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the completion of the facility.

Students protest outside of the Administration Building following the announcement of the cancellation of UAB football, bowling and rifle.

(Photo from Jan. 13, 2015.)

New head football coach Bill Clark is introduced to the press and others. (Photo from Jan. 28, 2014.)

Wide receiver Norris Drinkard runs past a Hawai’i linebacker in UAB’s 59-40 loss in the Hawai’i Bowl. (Photo from Jan. 4, 2005.)

June 17, 2016: The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees announces the approval of the final stages of a $22.5 million practice facility.

Cornerback Jimmy Jean celebrates after UAB’s 45-24 win over Southern Miss.

(Photo from Dec. 2, 2014.)

Jan. 21, 2014: Bill Clark is hired as the new head coach of the Blazers.

Running back Spencer Brown beats an Alabama A&M defender down the sideline in the Sept. 2 battle at Legion Field. (Photo by Ian Keel / Photo Editor)

UAB’s new Football Operations Center and Legacy Pavilion stands proudly on the campus’ west side, a visible testament to Birmingham’s commitment to UAB athletics. (Photo by Jack Ryan.)

Dec. 2, 2014: UAB president Ray Watts announces that UAB football, bowling and rifle will be discontinued after completing their respective seasons.

June 1, 2015: Watts announces the reinstatement of UAB football, bowling and rifle. The Blazers would remain on hiatus until Sept. 2017.

RETURNED Historic day marked by 38-7 win for Blazers over Alabama A&M Bulldogs Will Harris Assistant Sports Editor The long-awaited return of UAB football came to an end Saturday. In front of a school record 45,212 fans, the Blazers took on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Legion Field. The two teams met once before in 2014, a game that UAB won 41-14.

UAB received the opening kickoff and marched down the field on a 14-play drive that ended in quarterback A.J. Erdely’s one-yard touchdown run. UAB stopped Alabama A&M and got the ball back, but a fumble by UAB wide receiver Andre Wilson stopped the next UAB drive.

On their next drive, the Bulldogs drove the ball down to the UAB 33-yard line and came close to a touchdown on a wild play. Alabama A&M quarterback Aqeel Glass stepped up to make a pass but appeared to fumble the ball forward after being hit. Bulldog running back Jordan Bentley scooped up the ball and took it 33 yards to the endzone. The play was later overturned, ruled an incomplete pass by Glass.

The UAB defense held strong until late in the first half when Glass passed to a wide-open Roderick Randolph who ran it 46 yards for a touchdown. UAB quickly answered with a 45-yard field goal by Nick Vogel, putting the Blazers ahead 10-7 with 1:27 remaining in the half.

The Blazers began to pull away in the third quarter when Erdely connected with wide receiver Sederian Copeland in the back of the endzone. Vogel’s extra point attempt went through the uprights, giving UAB a 17-7 lead.

It would only take UAB 37 seconds to find the endzone again, this time from an unlikely source. UAB defensive tackle Anthony Rush intercepted a pass from Alabama A&M’s Aqeel Glass and returned it for a 27-yard touchdown, giving UAB a 24-7 lead.

UAB linebacker Tevin Crews laughed as he discussed the interception postgame.

“I went to the sideline and I said, ‘Coach Reeves, I think we’ve found another safety,’” Crews said. “I was very excited for him.”

Erdely connected with wide receiver Andre Wilson to start the fourth quarter, giving UAB a 31-7 lead. UAB finished off the Bulldogs with a fiveyard touchdown run by freshman running back Spencer Brown, which gave the Blazers a 38-7 lead. This would be the last scoring drive of the game for either team.

Erdely completed 11 passes on 20 attempts for 152 yards through the air, finishing with two passing touchdowns as well as a one-yard rushing touchdown. The Blazers used five different running backs in the game.

Redshirt freshman Carlos Stephens led the Blazers in rushing with 76 yards.

“He’s one of those guys that just won’t go away,” UAB head coach Bill Clark said when asked about Stephens. “We were looking for someone to step up, and right now it’s Carlos.”

Redshirt junior James Noble III started the game at the running back spot and added 74 yards on the ground.

Collin Lisa led UAB in receiving yards with three catches for 43 yards.

Defensively, UAB redshirt senior Tevin Crews led the Blazers in tackles with seven.

UAB held the Bulldogs to 183 offensive yards with only 33 allowed in the second half.

“I just want to thank this community for standing up and stepping behind us and believing in this university and this city,” Crews said. “We just want to keep it going.”

UAB will now head to Muncie, Ind. to take on Ball State on Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. CST. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3.

Will Harris can be reached at willhrrs@uab.edu and on Twitter @kscope_sports.

Sept. 2, 2017: The Blazers defeat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 38-7 in their first game since 2014.

BLAZER GAME DAY

Fans set tailgating experience ablaze Green and gold tents house new memories, ambitions for season Trinity Dix Sports Reporter

follow to a T. One of them happens to be wearing anything green or UAB for Cody Outside Legion Field, fans, Taylor, a senior majoring in instudents and family gathered formation systems and quanto blast music and serve foods titative methods. The others, and drinks hours before UAB in Owens’ case, is to head out Football kicked off. Overall, to the Blazer Walk, get a good the Blazers’ return to Legion glimpse of the Blazers enterField brought in a total of ing the stadium and hearing 45,212 fans and students, a the Marching Blazers play the UAB attendance record.

Fight Song.

With the return of UAB Not all traditions are the Football being huge news in same, however. In case of Nothe football community, the ble II, the tradition that matters UAB community joined in to him football-wise is words tailgating after two years since of wisdom from his father. the program’s “We always cancellation. Allook forward to though this was talk,” said Noble many tailgaters’ II. “My dad, he first time, others would always have tailgatgive us a little ed with UAB pep talk before through one of the games. So the three scrimwe’ll call him mages. and he’ll give us “This is the his final words, first time I’ve and before the tailgated at [an game, [he would actual] game,” be] kind of UAB Alumni encouraging us Greg Owens said. to work hard.

“We tailgated at Just basically the Spring Footsetting a tone for us as far as going ball game, but up to the game usually, I would with the highjust come before est spirits and the game. I really knowing that wouldn’t tailgate. whatever hapI just come, go pens, happens. I to Blazer Village say that tradition and then watch —James Noble II is always talking the team come to him and my in, but we’re mom before the game, just going to start tailgating now. getting a pep talk.”

My wife and kids bought me Thanks to football returning a canopy for Christmas, so we’re all set up. We got a place to Birmingham after two years, the fans are looking forward to camp out [and] tailgate.” to the next home game, which Many of these tailgaters takes place on Sept. 16 at were either students from noon. While some expect to UAB, alumni, fans or family come in with a better tailgating members of those attending UAB. Despite their differences, experience, others expect to come in with something more. they all share something in “I’m looking forward to common: supporting the Blazmore people coming,” Taylor ers and enjoying the gameday said. “Hopefully, they can build experience. it up and get more people, you “I miss the people and just know, and show that they were being out here finally,” said at least serious about salvaging James Noble II, the brother of that program in Birmingham.” redshirt junior running back Those who tailgated were James Noble III. “I mean, I’m glad that I get the family here, met with a UAB win, a record sit and have a good time. Now setting crowd and knowledge that UAB Football is back in I [have] more family coming on the way, get some food and action. enjoy the game together.”

Trinity Dix can be reached at On gameday, everyone has tri913@uab.edu a tradition that they must

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PHOTOS BY IAN KEEL / PHOTO EDITOR Wide receivers Sederian Copeland (right) and Ronnie Turner, Jr. (left) celebrate after Copeland’s touchdown catch.

Jim Hilyer, UAB’s first head coach, watches from the sidelines as the Blazers muzzle the Bulldogs, 38-7.

Quarterback A.J. Erdely yells commands to his offense early in the third quarter of Saturday’s game.

We always look forward to the talk. My dad, he would always give us a little pep talk before the game, setting a tone for the game.

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MEN’S SOCCER

LAST WEEK IN SPORTS

Blazers break out brooms

Football

Volleyball

Sept. 2 vs. Alabama A&M

Aug. 31 vs. Georgia State

UAB sweeps competition on the road Connor Gentry Sports Editor College football may be the big buzz currently, but Men’s fútbol has started, too.

The UAB Men’s Soccer team played two matches against the University of Memphis and Jacksonville University.

UAB faced the Memphis Tigers on the pitch first. Both UAB and Memphis came into the game with a 0-0-1 record.

The Blazers and Tigers both tallied nine shots, however UAB led with seven shots on goal to Memphis’ three.

“I was very pleased with our performance tonight,” said Mike Getman UAB Men’s Soccer head coach.

“We were very good defensively and we scored some great goals.”

Redshirt sophomore Phillip Makinde netted the first goal of the game in the 13th minute of play. Sophomore Adam Brooker was given credit for the assist on the goal giving the Blazers a 1-0 lead.

Three minutes after the first goal, a second goal was scored on a penalty kick by sophomore Massimo Ferrin giving the Blazers a 2-0 lead.

The Blazers’ third and final goal was scored in the 32nd minute by senior David Valverde, his first career goal.

Redshirt freshman James Teal recorded his first career win as goalkeeper notching three saves on nine shots.

Defenses led the way for the rest of the match. The Blazers could not expand their lead and Memphis was not able to mount a comeback.

Four yellow cards were assessed during the match, two for each team. The Blazers warned with yellow cards were Gael Mabiala (66:14) and Kevin Wallace (86:08), and the Tigers warned were Luke Biasi (74:07) and Mason Morise (76:50).

The Blazers shutout the Tigers, winning 3-0. UAB scored all three of their goals in the first half of the match, showing no fatigue from the previous match.

“I thought we were tired coming into the match, but our depth really showed,” Getman said. “We never lost a step when we made changes.”

UAB leads the all-time series against Memphis 20-19 after the victory.

UAB (1-0-1) continued one of its best starts in school history

against the Dolphins of Jacksonville [Fl.] University (0-2-0).

The Blazers struck first in the 17th minute on a penalty kick from sophomore Massimo Ferrin, giving the Blazers a 1-0 lead.

UAB struck again in the first half when sophomore Trey Nelson’s shot found the back of the net in the 37th minute.

The Dolphins cut into the Blazers’ 2-0 lead with 19 minutes remaining in the second half on a crossing play from Redondo Beuplan to Ju Bennett.

The UAB goals were Ferrin’s second this season and fifth of his career and Nelson’s first career goal.

“Another great win,” Getman said. “I thought we were very good for 75 minutes, then we were rough for the last 15.”

The Blazers led the entire match and rounded out their road trip with a 2-1 victory and a 2-0-1 record overall.

“Two road trips and two wins, that’s pretty special,” Getman said.

The Blazers face the University of Kentucky Wildcats in a conference match-up in Lexington, Ky. on Sept. 8.

Connor Gentry can be reached at zcgentry@uab.edu and

AAMU UAB

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F 7 38 UAB 23 259 165 424 1-1 0 8-85 1-1 5-5

UAB Synopsis

QB A.J. Erdely completed 11 passes in 20 attempts for 152 yards. RB Carlos Stephens led the Blazers in rushing with 77 yards in 15 touches.

WR Collin Lisa caught three passes and lead UAB with 43 receiving yards. K Nick Vogel connected on a 45-yard field goal. This was his only attempt.

AAMU Synopsis

QB Aqeel Glass completed 7 passes in 17 attempts for 101 yards. RB Joseph Burke led the Bulldogs in rushing with 33 yards in 10 touches.

WR Marceles Clash caught three passes and lead AAMU with 51 receiving yards.

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Sept. 1 vs. Austin Peay

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APSU (3) UAB (1)

Sept. 3 vs. Western Illinois

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WIU (0) UAB (3)

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Women’s Soccer Aug. 27 at Memphis

UAB Memphis

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Sept. 1 at Furman

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Sept. 3 at UNC-Asheville

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Men’s Soccer

Upcoming Games

Aug. 27 at Memphis

Tuesday, Sept. 5 Volleyball @ Troy (6:30 p.m.)

UAB Memphis

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Sept. 1 at Jacksonville

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Friday, Sept. 8 Volleyball vs. TN Martin (4:30 p.m.)

Men’s Soccer @ Kentucky (6:30 p.m.)

Women’s Soccer vs. TN Tech (7 p.m.)

Saturday, Sept. 9 Volleyball @ Evansville (12:30 p.m.)

Volleyball vs. Indiana (4 p.m.)

Football @ Ball State (2 p.m.)

-----Broadcast on ESPN3.

Sunday, Sept. 10 Women’s Soccer vs. Belmont (1 p.m.)

STUDENT MEDIA MIXER

LIFE & STYLE

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CAMPUS FASHION

Dress without stress

Everyday style made possible and easy Kristina Balciunaite Life & Style Editor

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oing to classes can be hectic so constructing the perfect outfit for each day does not always fit into the timeframe of a college student. Most of us tend to simply throw on the nearest sneakers and some semi-dirty T-shirt we got for free and hurry to our 8 a.m. classes. However, a number of students on campus have proved it to be a myth that style cannot be nearly effortlessly implemented into the daily life of a college student.

Add Details “Less is more” is style 101. You don’t have to wear your gala dress or tuxedo to drip swagu. A simple bracelet, hat or purse can make all the difference. Clothing items that alone may not look remarkable can together form a harmonious arrangement, of which Kiersten Eaddy, a junior in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, is a perfect example of.

She presents an eclectic style, having collected most items from various secondhand shops. “My best tip for fashion is thrifting, honestly,” Eaddy said.

“It saves you a lot of money.”

You don’t have to take your aunt’s advice and match the shades of colors with every item you are wearing (unless, of course, that is your preference). Jamal Franklin, a junior in Kinesiology, took this to heart when he matched together this color explosion of an outfit.

Pants from a Polo outlet, a shirt from Macy’s and a Louis Vuitton belt result in this eye pleasing, summer-like clothing composition. Constructing an outfit like this in a hurry can be a challenge, which is why Franklin advices you to “plan your outfits the night before” to assure style success.

Play with colors

Get Creative Following trends is not necessary to be fashionable. An awesome style always starts with the expression of your personality and mood.

Fernando Colunga, a senior in Public Health, always makes sure to include his inner energy to his outer style. “Push the boundaries, don’t care about what people think, do whatever is you,” he said. “Let that be your driving factor.” Colunga chooses to express these values through his Vans shoes that he got at Faith Shoe Shop, pants he found at Wal-Mart, sweater from a local thrift store and an orange lollipop from UAB One-Stop.

Keep it simple We have all bought that one shirt we thought looked cute or cool at the store, but that we never ended up wearing. A good trick is to have numerous items that go well with the rest of the wardrobe.

Makaila Perry, a junior in biology, has gotten her style down to a science. All of the items that constitute her outfit look as great together as they would alone or with different components. “Try to keep it simple,” she said.

“Turn comfortable clothing into fashionable outfits.” This fashion principle is especially applicable for us who want to save time constructing an outfit in the morning. You can get Perry’s top, shoes and necklace at Forever 21.

UPTOWN

Sam Hunt drops off tour to return to UAB Chandler Jones Editor-in-Chief Sam Hunt's off-brand country act brings up the artist's best and worst memories of his time at UAB. His smooth southern drawl feels like the guy next door instead of a presence who commands the stage. The light show alone provided context and ambiance that proved this was a well-oriented event.

Hunt regaled the audience with how he met his wife outside UAB's own Young Memorial Field and ended up in the back of a police with her in a story that inspired his well-known song “Cop Car.” He brought a low-key drawl to a packed crowd and excited audience that covered more than two city blocks.

Close ups of Hunt's face intermixed with band members flanked the UAB House Party with Sam Hunt stage.

He varied from country to R&B to rock, showing off his range by doing an acoustic version of “Ignition” by R. Kelly and a song he wrote for Kenny Chesney titled "Come Over."

He kept the crowd energetic with his intensity paired with fancy footwork to bring a dancing element to his country drawl.

He played fan favorites like "Body Like a Back Road," "Ex To See" and "Break Up in a Small Town."

After alternating between guitar and pure vocals, he brought at a white piano for his encore.

He thanked the crowd for coming after a nearly 70-minute set.

Jenna Vickery, junior in nursing; Emily Norwood, junior in psychology; and Alisha Lane, sophomore in finance, came out to the Friday evening event excited to see Sam Hunt play.

"It was amazing," all three girls cheered in unison.

Preceding Hunt, Maren Morris and Ryan Follese performed sets on the House Party stage.

"There were a lot of people," Vickery said. "It was hard to maneuver in there."

Chandler Jones can be reached at chanj1@uab.edu or on Twtter at @chanjone7.

JORDYN BUSSIE/PHOTOGRAPHER Sam Hunt played fan favorites like "Body Like a Back Road," "Ex To See" and "Break Up in a Small Town" Friday night at Uptown Birmingham.

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STUDENT HEALTH

Count down from ‘Freshman 15’ Staying in shape has never been easier thanks to campus resources Trinity Dix Sports Reporter

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ntering their freshman year, students tend to go all out and enjoy their experience. However, by doing so, they gain weight from indulging on these experiences. This is how students gain what everyone calls “the Freshman 15.”

Contrary to popular belief, the Freshman 15 is just a myth, as only five percent of students gain 15 pounds, according to Dr. Nicole L. Mihalopoulos et. al. At most, only 30 per cent of students gain two to four pounds, and this weight gain extends to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

However, the term being a myth doesn’t mean students won’t gain weight. In order to maintain their weight, UAB offers students the REC Center, the Student Health and Wellness Center and nutrition sciences classes.

UAB provides students with nutrition sciences classes through the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the School of Health Professions.

In these courses, students can learn about nutrition and what it does to their health and wellbeing.

“In our courses, they learn all about how food and the various nutrients affect the body, and it can affect the brain and a lot of other systems as well,” said Assistant Professor

Elizabeth Kitchin. “We also have courses for the minor that include how nutrition and genetics interact.

Nutrition plays a role on metabolic levels with themselves and all the way up to whole body systems. So it’s a pretty complex science.”

Students needing nutrition counseling can head over to the Student Health and Wellness Center, where they can receive nutrition information with a registered dietitian. Registered dietitians work with students to understand their nutritional needs, learn about nutrients and food, develop an exercise plan and identify barriers to changing behaviors around food and exercise.

“Everyone’s nutritional needs are different, so it’s important for students to work with a registered dietitian to explore what their individual nutritional needs may be,” said Registered Dietitian Amie Guice. “I use information about individuals’ nutritional needs to answer their questions about meal planning and portioning and what’s right for them.”

Another place that aids students in nutritional counseling is the REC Center. There, the registered dietitian can meet with you in your first session with a dietary log. After that session, students can follow-up the dietitian and show them how they are doing so far with their meal program.

The REC Center provides students with multiple exercise programs such as the Group Fitness and Personal Training programs. Most of their programs are free for students, but some programs require payment. Despite this, it is a known fact that gyms can be quite intimidating for some.

“If you definitely don’t want to talk to anybody, you can start with our selectorized machine weights,” said Assistant Director of Fitness and

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What did Blaze say to the insect that flew by him?

You a bee?

Maggie Sharp can be reached at maggiesh@uab.edu.

Katharine Armbrest is a graduate student in the Department of History.

—Amie Guice Wellness Payton Joyner. In the upper floor of the REC Center, every piece of equipment is printed with instructions on how to use the machine and information about the muscles you are working.

For those comfortable enough to enter the gym but haven’t exercised in a while, there are guidelines set by the American College Sports Medicine, such as for example that for cardio, people should do 30 minutes of cardio every five days. These guidelines are set to fit the general population.

Frequent exercise is beneficial both for your physical and mental health.

Meaning not only does it keep your body in shape, but it also sharpens your alertness and attentiveness overall. So instead of taking a two-hour nap after your classes, take a 20 minute round on the elliptical instead.

Trinity Dix can be reached at tri913@uab.edu.

What's the best thing about Alabama A&M? It's only 105 miles away from UAB.

TIPS FOR STUDENTS

College survival 101 How to make your freshman year successful Maggie Sharp Contributing Writer Although Bear Grylls can brave the wilderness with nothing more than the clothes on his back to keep him kicking, no sane person is going to go camping without the necessary provisions and a certain kind of knowhow to accompany them.

Likewise, you shouldn’t enter freshman year without a little bit of assistance to illuminate the way. This week, we talked to several upperclassmen who were more than happy to share their best tips for surviving freshman year.

UAB’s campus sprawls across one hundred square blocks and for many freshman, getting to class is a matter of walking, walking and, you guessed it, more walking. That’s why it’s important to carry a water bottle with you at all times.

“You have to walk to all of the classes, and it gets really hot,” Cati Pudner, a sophomore in International Studies and Foreign Language said. “I get really thirsty in class.”

Carrying a water bottle around also allows you to take advantage of UAB’s water refilling stations and drinking fountains, both of which are located in varied

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Blaize Brimer, a sophomore Whether you are orgain accounting. “I missed an nizationally conscious or important thing yesterday a complete mess, planners because I didn’t write it are another down in my must-have phone or put item for it in my calfreshmen. endar. FreshUse it to man year, if I jot down hadn’t had it important [a planner], events and to I probably keep up with wouldn’t be homework. here today.”

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hard way. “This is actually my second time that I’ve attended college. I attended university several years ago and it didn’t workout, I didn’t really apply myself.”’

Along the same vein of thought, Halle Batson, a sophomore in Psychology said, “Don’t skip class because you’re tired, be on time and don’t spend the entire night studying.”

For many, if not all freshmen, college is daunting at first and although it is supposed to be challenging, it is also supposed to be deliriously fun and one of the most engaging times of your life. So be present for it.

Drink water. Stay organized.

Go to class.

Everyone’s nutritional needs are different, so it’s important for students to work with a registered dietitian to explore what their individual nutritional needs may be”

What's the worst thing about UAB? It's only 105 miles away from Alabama A&M.

Katharine Armbrest Contributed Columnist

as I the only female UAB student who had no earthly desire to see Sam Hunt perform? Perhaps I was.

However, I was unfortunately raised with a high level of respect for my fellow women, a high respect for music and a correlating low tolerance for whoever or whatever lowers the bar of those standards.

My late grandmother achieved a Master's degree in music in 1946, a time when women who graduated with that level of degree were not regarded with as much admiration as women who dropped out of college with an M.R.S. degree.

She taught her 6 children and many grandchildren to appreciate music, in particular to "listen to the words, sweetheart."

I first heard Sam Hunt’s hit single "Body Like a Back Road" in a grocery store and hoped I had misheard and proceeded to look up the lyrics when I got home. The next day I heard Hunt was coming Armbrest to sing at UAB, and as a student, I was supposed to be thrilled that I had the opportunity to go see him for free.

I would not have gone if you paid me.

I understand I was born and bred in a gently rolling and generally courteous land where barbecue, football and country music are king. Hence, while hardly ever listening to it of my own free will, I've heard quite a bit of country music in my day.

I've also greatly enjoyed my first full year as a graduate student at UAB, more so than any other school I have attended.

However, it has certainly made me more aware of myself as a woman than I have ever been, as well as more aware of my fellow female UAB students. For the first time in my life, I have been catcalled in the street. I've found myself desperately trying to find a well-lit area to park my car by at night before class and I have often found myself accepting the gracious assistance of a fellow (male) student who wanted to make sure I did not end up in the trunk of a car later that evening.

"Body Like A Back Road" is not about the woman he loves, it is about her body, which he apparently thinks is at his disposal. He also seems to think that being compared to a dirt road is something a woman with an actual functioning brain and heart would find romantic, but I digress.

And as a fellow female student, I was supposed to want to go and listen to hundreds of my fellow students hear a song comparing a woman to something a man can simply "drive" with little regard to thought, feeling or consequences. I was not there that night. I don't know how many young men sang those lyrics with full-throated ease. I don't know how many young women were made uncomfortable by hearing them. I simply know that I had listened to the words once and had no earthly desire to ever hear them again.

I am sure many UAB students were happy that night with the Sam Hunt concert. But now, could you maybe ask some other entertainers to come sing for us.

My grandmother, when she was my age, doubtless had to hear a lot of songs about placid, accommodating and mute females. Perhaps, she hoped her granddaughters would not have to listen to such songs. I know I certainly hope so. I hope a new crop of UAB students will begin writing new songs ‑ songs with a more enlightened view and preferably with better grammar.’’

BLAZER JOKES Why are UAB students such great drivers?

They love green.

ARTIST CRITICISM

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Alabama Shakes shook Alabama with tunes like “Always Alright”, “Sound and Color” along with an assortment of new sounds on the Blast stage on Sunday, July 16 at 10 p.m.

Crowds flock to the Waka Flocka Flame show at Shed stage on Saturday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m.

He performed hits such as “No Hands” and “Hard in Da Paint.”

Photos taken by Patrick Johnson/Student Media Production Manager

ABOVE: Costumed attendees lounge outside Blast stage during Spoon.

RIGHT: Crowds inside Shed stage dance for Waka Flocka Flame.

Spoon brought fan-favorite hits like “The Underdog” and “Hot Thoughts” to the Blast stage Saturday, July 15 at 5:45 p.m.

‘It’s like magic’ The Magic City’s Sloss Fest enchanted 20,000 attendees last July bringing artists and fans from across the nation Kristina Balciunaite Life & Style Editor

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loss Furnaces produced over 60 percent of the iron used by the U.S. in both World Wars.

In July, it produced a 100 percent good vibes. Four stages were shared by 41 bands over two days at the third annual Sloss Music and Arts Festival.

An event where phrases such as “I like your glittery beard” and ”I’m so glad I brought

my hula hoop” are considered ordinary.

Just like it used to blend iron ore, coal and limestone to create steel in its prime days, Sloss Fest is where the mainstream, country and hipster cultures are blended and together create a whole new kind of social demographic.

“It’s almost like a networking event in a sense,” said Reagan Renda, a graphic designer/bartender from Oxford. “You meet photographers, artists

and lighting people.

Everybody’s here for a good time.”

This year’s headliners Alabama Shakes, Odesza, Waka Flocka Flame, Spoon, Widespread Panic and Cherub kept the audience hyped. Local and out-of-state food vendors such as Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint, Eugene’s Hot Chicken and What’s the Catch kept the audience full. Over ten thousand people were drawn into the site each day.

Sloss Fest is about a lot more than music.

The festival celebrated Sloss’ past by educating and engaging the concertgoers in the art of iron making. For a small fee, you could scrape your own design

into a clay box and see it be cast with iron.

“I feel like it’s a really good place to be creative and branch out, grow as an artist,” said Akeem Williams, resident artist and attendant to the iron casting procedure.

“This is a demonstration to let people know a little bit more about it and go home with their own piece of art.”

According to Heather Spencer Holmes, a studio technician at the UAB Department of Art and Art History, it is important for the public to remember the significance Sloss Furnaces has for Birmingham.

“This site built this city,” Holmes said. “I love this place. This is a way to engage the

public and teach them about the process of casting iron.”

The festival’s location at a former iron furnace adds to the uniqueness and authenticity of Birmingham’s newest signature event.

“It shows a bit what the ‘Iron City’ is about,” said Henry Kendrick, sophomore in biology.

“It’s cool to get use out of a historic place.”

Another unique attraction at the festival was the “Silent Disco,” where attendants received their own pair of headphones and were granted permission to hang out and dance to their own tune.

“I super love the ‘Silent Disco’,” said Jared Hagan, a software engineer from Atlanta.

“It’s a whole new way of connecting with people. You dance, they dance. You look at each other, smile and dance together. It’s like magic.”

According to Richard Cockerill from “What’s the Catch”food truck who had attended both of the previous Sloss Fests, the style and demographic of the audience is slightly different compared to the previous years.

“They have become a lot more ‘urban’ and more ‘country’ this year,” Cockerill said. “It’s busy, but the

Birmingham crowd is more relaxed than other festivals.”

Some of the performances that attracted the largest and wildest crowds were Odesza, Alabama Shakes, Waka Flocka Flame and Vince Staples.

“Waka Flocka Flame made the biggest influence on me,” said software developer and local comedian Titobiloluwa Awe. “He transcended what a regular performance does and really connected with the audience. I even got to touch his hand.”

Just like last year, a heavy rainstorm paid a visit the first day of the festival, transforming all of the grass areas into mud. That, however, did not slow down the energy of the crowd.

In fact, many decided to get into the groove in the rain puddles.

“It’s not a real festival until there’s dancing in the rain,” said Carolyn Ronald from Huntsville, who was one of the rain dancers.

It is safe to say that also this year’s Sloss Fest was a success. It presented a perfect harmony of upbeat party energy and relaxed festival vibe, with a touch of rustic “avant garde”-ness.

Kristina Balciunaite can be reached on Instagram @kristinaib.

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BIRMINGHAM ZOO

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KIKI NOLEN-SCHMIDT/ THE BIRMINGHAM ZOO After the initial phases are complete, the zoo hopes to reinvent the current predator building into an Asian Passages Exhibit featuring a Malayan tiger, a red panda and a Sumatran orangutan

Panda-monium New animals headline renovations to Asian exhibit and park area Erin McDonald Community Reporter

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midst Alabama’s concrete jungle, the Birmingham Zoo’s Renew the Zoo campaign hopes to take a community staple to soaring new heights.

Of the campaign’s original $18.6 million budget, 94 percent has been collected.

Renovations include the soon to be open Henley Park, a new front entrance and the Asian Passage Exhibit.

The first phase of the project, Henley Park, is almost at completion and scheduled to open to the public on Sept.

7. Henley Park is designed to be an event lawn complete with a platform stage, a catering kitchen and outdoor classroom. The park is large enough to house up 3,000 guests.

“We went with more of a community park description because we want it for the Birmingham community to use,” said Chris Pfefferkorn, senior vice president of the Birmingham Zoo. “It’s got a stage platform area with all the electricity needed for a DJ or a live band. It has an area that is built in to provide catering

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discussion of all the issues that face the city of Birmingham,” said Bell at his election watch-party. “What we’re going to do is look at where our votes came from, try to magnify those votes to increase turnout and let the people know what the real issues are.”

Private contractor Chris Woods, who came in third place with 18.14 percent of the votes, endorsed Woodfin for mayor at a press confer-

support.”

In addition to community renting options, the zoo is also planning to hold most of their annual events on the lawn, such as the annual Boo at the Zoo. “We will incorporate the lawn this year with games and activities we didn’t have room to house previously, so it is going to be used a lot,” said Kiki Nolen-Schmidt, the marketing coordinator for the Birmingham Zoo. “If you purchase food throughout the day, you can take it out there to have picnics with your family.”

Following the grand opening this fall, phase two of the project will commence. This

ence Wednesday, Aug. 30.

“We love our city, and that’s why we ran for mayor,” said Woods. “And I truly believe Randall Woodfin has the same great love for this city that I do. He’s a man of integrity. He’ll support education. He’ll open the door to help develop small businesses.”

Six incumbent Birmingham City Council members avoided a runoff by winning a majority of votes. Those retaining their seats are: Lashunda Scales (District 1), Valerie Abbot (District 3),

includes rebuilding the outdated main entrance, which zoo officials hope will address the issue of efficiency of guest arrivals which has been hindered by the awkward layout.

Contractors levelled the front entrance to make room for a more expansive, modern entry point. The new entrance will also include a new sign for the Birmingham Zoo. “It will be made of a lot of steel, stone and wood from the Birmingham area,” Pfefferkorn said. “Being a major steel producer, we felt that we wanted to incorporate those elements into the design to reflect Birmingham.”

Modern, improved ameni-

William Parker (District 4), Sheila Tyson (District 6), Jay Roberson (District 7) and Steven Hoyt (District 8).

The race for District 2 is headed to a runoff after neither incumbent Councilor Kim Rafferty nor challenger Hunter Williams won the majority of the votes.

Williams won the plurality of the votes with 29.31 percent while Rafferty received 17.36 percent.

Birmingham City Council President Johnathan Austin will face Darrell O’Quinn in a runoff for District 5.

ties, such as a sensory room for autistic children, will be featured in the new design.

The implementation of a sensory room makes the Birmingham Zoo the first zoo to become sensory friendly.

After these initial phases are complete, the zoo hopes to reinvent the current predator building into an Asian Passages Exhibit. The existing building now houses predators from all over the world, but the vision is to bring in new animals to give park guests a taste of Asia. Some of the animals set to arrive are the Malayan tiger, red panda and Sumatran orangutan. The zoo already has one Komodo dragon, Matt, and plans on adding more Komodo dragons in the future.

The Zoo Gala, an annual fundraising event, is set for Sept. 15. Tickets are available online, as well as more opportunities to support the Renew the Zoo campaign at birminghamzoo.com “It’s the community support that’s important to us,” Pfefferkorn said. “That’s how we reach our goal.”

Erin McDonald can be reached at erinmmc@uab.edu.

Austin, the incumbent, won the plurality of votes with 31.52 percent compared to O’Quinn’s 25.63 percent.

District 9 Councilor Marcus Lundy did not seek re-election, so his seat is headed to a runoff between former Birmingham City Council President Roderick Royal and former state representative John Hilliard.

In the race for Board of Education, Terri Michal won District 2 by a slim margin of 10 votes. Mary Drennen Boehm overwhelmingly won the seat for District

3. Incumbent Cheri Gardner soundly defeated Ervin Philemon Hill Sr. in the race for District 6. In the race for District 9, incumbent Sandra Keely Brown defeated Lawrence Jackson. Districts 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 are all headed to runoff elections.

Runoff elections will be held Oct. 3. To register to vote, update your voter registration information or find your polling location, visit alabamavotes.gov.

Connor McDonald can be reached at conmcdon@uab.edu.