October 10, 2017 Kscope

UAB’S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER

VOLUME 58, ISSUE 6

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT COMES TO BIRMINGHAM Joe Biden gives a speech at at the BJCC to support Doug Jones’ bid for U.S. Senate. Read more on Page 8.

The

Kaleidoscope CELEBRATING OUR

CAMPUS

HOMECOMING COMMITTEE 19 students make up the force behind Blazers Unite and building school spirit.

50th YEAR OF PUBLICATION SPORTS

UAB VERSUS LA. TECH

Blazers win in dramatic fashion over the conference foes from Ruston.

LIFE AND STYLE

BUILDING DECORATIONS

Campus goes green and gold as buildings host colorful decoration competition.

‘Everything UAB stands for’ Meet the 2017-2017 Ms. UAB

Meet the 2017-2017 Mr. UAB Sufia Alam Campus Editor

Sufia Alam Campus Editor

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s Yulianna Jimenez, a junior in biomedical engineering, heard her name announced during halftime at the football game Oct. 7, Jimenez was surprised, prepared and thankful.

As the newly appointed position as the liaison between the student body and the UAB National Alumni Society, Jimenez said she is excited to foster the relationship between Alumni and students.

“It’s such an important role, I look forward to using this position to my full power to make UAB community ever closer than before,” Jimenez said. “I’m excited to further help out relationship between alumni and students by having awesome activities for students and alumni to come to.”

See MS., Page 7

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s Ryan Wong, junior in biology, heard her name announced during halftime at the football game Oct. 7, Wong was shocked, ecstatic and emotional.

“The only thing running through my head was I will finally be able to complete something prestigious at this school,” Wong said. “I love representing the bigger picture. I’ll finally be able to use my title to bring important issues I believe in to campus.”

According to Wong, he attributes much of his success to Michelle Cook, Ph.D., assistant director of national and international fellowships and scholarships for the UAB Honors College.

“I was always the funny, sweet

See MR., Page 7

BELOW: Blazers face off against La. Tech at Legion Field Saturday afternoon for UAB’s Homecoming game. The Blazers had previously never defeated the Bulldogs.

PHOTO BY IAN KEEL/PHOTO EDITOR

MAYORAL RUNOFF

Woodfin defeats incumbent Bell Wallace Golding Managing Editor

Woodfin

Bell

Birmingham has a new mayor, and his name is Randall Woodfin. He defeated incumbent William A. Bell in

the city’s runoff election on Tuesday, Oct. 3 by nearly 20 percent of the vote.

Woodfin’s rise to the mayorship was characterized by a contemptuous campaign against 7-year incumbent

William A. Bell, especially in the weeks following the Aug. 22 municipal election, where Woodfin pulled 40.84 percent of the vote compared to Bell’s 36.55 percent.

The preceding race boast-

ed a turnout of 26.95 percent, a relatively high number of ballots considering it was a municipal election. This was followed by an even higher

See MAYOR, Page 8

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 willhrrs@uab.edu

Marie Sutton Advisor masutton@uab.edu

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PUERTO RICO

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Trump throws in the towels Elliott Greene Opinion Columnist

ports.

Criticism of Trump’s administration started mild but I’m sure you’ve noticed grew as the island’s situation Puerto Rico is undergoing became clearer. Trump’s slow a recovery following the response and apparent lack of devastation of Hurricane concern drew much attention, Maria. What you missed was leading many to call for more President Donald Trump’s direct action. response to the disaster.

Carmen Yulín Cruz, mayor Lacking electricity, of San Juan, drew it would be difficult to Trump’s ire after pleadfollow Trump on Twiting for more aid and ter as he attacks the reporting that bureaulocal government. For cracy hampered relief Puerto Ricans the probefforts. The president lems are far bigger than took to Twitter to re144 character political spond to Cruz’s speech, Greene absolving himself for engagements.

Federal relief trickled in the relief efforts and blamfollowing the torrent that ing Cruz’s “poor leadership crippled the island’s infraability.” structure three weeks ago.

Whether the federal While destruction is a natural government mishandled the part of disasters, the response situation or mistreated Puerto has only made Maria’s impact Rico intentionally remains to worse. be seen, but Trump’s response While Texas and Florida did little to silence his critics. received a waiver permitting These offhand attacks on foreign vessels to supply aid anyone who denounces him immediately following hurripresent a staple of the presicanes Harvey and Irma, Puer- dent, but his choice of target to Rico waited a week before was poor. His attempt to save foreign aid could access the face was poorer. The week

following his first Twitter tirade was filled with awkward attempts to show his compassion.

The president incited anger by dedicating a golf trophy to the people of Puerto Rico at one event before his trip to the island. Once he began his belated attempt to boost morale, he caused further controversy by throwing rolls of paper towels into the crowd during a speech.

Emily Farm-Alroth, senior in biology, said she feels “he’s failed Puerto Rico” as a leader. She interprets his threeweek delay before visiting the island or meeting with victims as Trump lacking concern for his citizens.

His visit itself has left conflicting thoughts. Zeenat Islam, senior in health care Management said she found it “presidential of him to go to Puerto Rico to meet the people and see what they are going through.”

She praises his desire to help, “but… he threw paper towels at them,” she said.

Trump believes he has

done a good job and has been met with “great warmth and friendship” since arriving on the island. If he can be believed, the Puerto Rican’s that met with Trump approve of his work.

This positivity stands at odds with the public image of Trump, and highlights his greatest weakness: an inability to recover from a bad day.

Once he started his attack on Cruz, he was forced to make himself look better. This motivated his out of touch responses, such as arguing the damage was not as bad as Katrina. While he meant this as praise of the response crews, his poor sense of timing neutered it.

Trump will always receive criticism for his choices, as all politicians do. If he cannot win over Americans with good executive action, the lesson he must learn from Puerto Rico is how to tactfully redirect and manage negative press.

Elliott Greene can be reached at elliottg@uab.edu.

Patrick Johnson Production Manager plj3@uab.edu

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FINANCES

The costs and benefits of credit Stephanie Yates Contributing Columnist

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et’s talk about credit.

Each week, we will dig a little deeper into what everyone needs to understand about credit. The overall goal is to help you develop strategies to control and manage your credit and debt.

You probably learned early on that if you borrow something, you must return it.

Borrowing means that someone has loaned you something under certain conditions. If you do not abide by those conditions, you might suffer some ramifications. However, if you buy instead of borrow; the item is yours to do with as you please. We are going to talk about borrowing money so that we can use it to buy the items that we want.

When we purchase expensive items, we might choose to pay for them over time.

We might choose this option in order to preserve our cash for other purchases, build our financial reputation (credit history) or allow us to take possession of something before we actually have the money to pay for it outright.

Credit provides us with these options. The downside,

though, is that this flexibility comes at a cost. Financial institutions are in business to make money. The interest that they charge for the credit that they extend is one way that they make their money. Using credit cards is simply one way that we borrow money from financial institutions.

Using credit wisely calls for us to assess whether a specific purchase justifies the use of credit. One rule of thumb to keep in mind is that the item you purchase on credit should last longer than the length of time that you finance it. For example, a meal from a fast food restaurant does not last long, so it probably does not make sense to finance it over 30 days or more by using a credit card.

On the other hand, a new car will likely last 10 years or more, so financing it over 60 months is reasonable.

Another factor you should consider when deciding whether to purchase an item on credit is the total cost of credit. That is, how much more will that meal or car cost if you finance it versus paying cash? The interest rate, compounding frequency and loan length will all affect the total cost of your credit

purchase. These factors will all increase the cost of your borrowing, so consider how different rates and loan terms may affect the affordability of your purchase. Given these factors, it makes sense to not only shop around for the best deal on the item you wish to purchase but on the financing terms as well.

Also, beware of “easy credit”. You know the old saying: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. That is, if you see advertisements making claims such as “no one is turned down” or “no money, no job, no problem” you should be suspicious. Not everyone manages money well meaning that not all consumers repay their debts on time.

To protect themselves, financial institutions have to charge those individuals higher interest rates and fees for late payments. Therefore, “easy credit” often means expensive credit. Make sure that you understand the total cost of your credit and the potential fees you may incur if you do not abide by the credit agreement.

Ideally, you should use debt primarily as an investment.

That is, of all the reasons that we have discussed for using debt, the best is to purchase

expensive items that will appreciate and last longer than the term of the financing.

Some experts even call this “good debt”. Some examples of how to use debt as an investment would be: Investing in yourself by taking out student loans to help cover college expenses Investing in a vehicle by taking out an auto loan to purchase a reliable car to get you to work and school; Investing in real estate by taking out a mortgage loan to purchase a home; Investing in a business by taking out a small business loan to become an entrepreneur; or Investing in the stock market by purchasing stocks on margin Even with “good debt”, you must make sure that you understand the terms and conditions of the obligation.

If you keep these costs and benefits of credit in mind, you are more likely to use credit wisely.

If you have specific questions about managing your money, please send your questions to us at RIFE@uab. edu. You just might see your question answered in the next edition of Kaleidoscope! Happy Budgeting!

CAMPUS 10 IN 10

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS

with Joanne Jacob USGA Heath Programs Coordinator 1. What is your position in the USGA? I am the Health Programs Coordinator. I try to make sure the discussion for mental health and sexual health is always on the table. My goal is to promote wellness and health and, one day, make it as easy as a resource to access as going to the Commons.

2. What are some resources available for students for mental health?

Our best resource is obviously the Student Health and Wellness Center. We have established a new program called peer coaching. The hierarchy of counselors and students are removed in this program so peers can communicate.

There are many groups on campus that advocate for mental health such as Active Minds. A good resource available off campus is the Crisis Center. They are well equipped to talk to you about any problems you may have.

3. Are there any specific resources available for students in regard to sexual health?

Student Health and Wellness Center is always a go to. They have counseling available, flyers, free condoms and items of that nature. I also know there are some students in the School of Public Health willing to go to class to class to talk about sexual health.

4. What do mean that USGA is committed to a nuanced approach when it comes to all aspects of health for students?

What we always have done in the past it to make programs for all students.

What we haven’t been doing is targeting some groups on campus that may need more resources available to them than the other. Our goal is equity rather than equality. Making sure everyone is at the same place in terms of their overall health.

5. Has UAB applied this “nuanced approach” in terms of resources for students?

Yes. For example, we heard some students voice their opinion that they specifically wanted a Latino counselor.

They wanted to see a counselor the same color and same ethnicity as them. We are trying to promote peer coaches that are from the same background that can be a representative for minority students.

6. Are there counselors from all different background from the Health and Wellness Center?

We have counselors from Latina and African American backgrounds, but we definitely have disparities representing all backgrounds that I think is something we can work on.

7. Why do you think advocacy for wellness and health is important on campus?

Advocacy is important because getting the word out about wellness could spark a change in the community’s attitude toward mental health. As an organization that is very prominent on campus, if we can show that we advocate for wellness and health that can bring huge changes from administration as well as UAB. 8. What are some future programs that are planned for this semester?

On Oct. 24. From 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Campus Green we will have a Wellness fair for students. We will address the physical, mental, social and sexual aspects of health. We have invited groups from on and off campus to promote their services and programs to students. It will be our first event that is truly comprehensive.

9. What are some improvements do you think UAB can make for more available access of health and wellness resources?

Last week we had a mental health town hall, and we had the President Ray Watts visit as well as professors be speakers for the panel. So if all these people can show support for mental health on campus, I think it’s a really great step forward for UAB. 10. Has the UAB campus made any strides for equity instead of equality for all students on campus?

I can’t speak for UAB as a whole but students have definitely. For example, the B-Men group have realized that leadership with African Americans is lacking on campus so they have created that group to mentor students to help them reach those leadership goals. Also, the Disability Support Services on campas has always met the needs of all students on campus. We’re not exactly there yet, but we are achieving that goal slowly.

PHOTO BY IAN KEEL/PHOTO EDITOR A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Thursday, Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. at the site of the future field, located at 1101 5th Ave. S.

Field addition changes the game New space allows for expansion of teams, games and practice Brittany Guimond Campus Reporter Intramural sports combines both social and athletic aspects of campus to form a friendly, competitive atmosphere.

Members have the opportunity to enjoy a sport without commitment that college sports. UAB currently accommodates over 400 club athletes and more than 2,000 intermural participants. In response to this enthusiastic student participation, UAB will soon expand intramurals by creating the campus’ first dedicated intramural sports field to open Fall 2018.

“By creating a bigger, more professional space for these teams, we hope to open the intramural sports division for even more students who wish to participate,” said Stacey Pettigrew, assistant director of competitive sports and camps.

Despite access to the current fields, the intramural teams don’t have first

priority over the space and, at times, are removed from any timeslots they reserve by other teams.

“For us, this field is definitely a complete replacement of the current one to give a higher priority to those participating in intramural sports as well as expanding the amount of participants which can join,” Pettigrew said. “An additional benefit to longer reserved field hours is the ability to expand upon, or even eliminate, the team caps which limit how many players are able to join the intramural sports clubs.”

In addition to the extra space and additional practice hours, the new field steps up in quality for both viewers and players. Improvements include storage units, bleachers, electronic scoreboards and facilities including gender neutral restrooms. The field itself will be safer with more level playing grounds as well as higher quality turf and drainage systems.

“It’s exciting to have a

new place for the teams,” said Emily Gomez, a supervisor at the Campus Recreation Center. “The current field gets too wet to play on at times and we have to be quieter with whistles and yelling since we play alongside other teams. This is an opportunity to play without boundaries.”

Her fellow supervisor Kelton Tully added that this is “a great opportunity for team payers to expand in their sports now that they will have their own space for their activities.”

Despite the open date of August 2018, the anticipation of the field already permeates. To formally announce this new addition, a groundbreaking ceremony is set for Thursday, Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. at the site of the future field, located at 1101 5th Ave. S. Those who attend will have the opportunity to hear the President Ray Watts speak about the new field and what it has to offer in enriching campus life at UAB. Brittany Guimond can be reached at bguimond@uab.edu.

FROM THE DESK OF: THE CAMPUS EDITOR

Advocacy not free speech Sufia Alam Campus Editor

national anthem.

The first to start its trend, then quarterback of San Francisco 49ers, On Sept 22. While campaigning Colin Kaepernick first kneeled on for Sen. Luther Strange in HuntsSept. 2016 to raise awareness of ville, President Donald J. Trump racial inequality, specifically with decided to vent his thoughts on the regard to minorities’ treatment by actions of the National Footlaw enforcement. ball League football players While Kaepernick did suckneeling during the national ceed bringing awareness of anthem to the millions of this issue of police brutality Americans watching him on into the homes of millions of television.

Americas, since the involve“Wouldn’t you love to see ment of President Trump, the one of these NFL owners, conversation has now shifted Alam when somebody disrespects an argument of free speech our flag, to say, get that son rather than advocacy. of a bitch off the field right now,” “Notice how no one complained Trump said. “Out, he’s fired. He’s about whether he was allowed to fired.” kneel or not before Trump spoke, Since then, an array of almost they just complained they didn’t daily tweets and comments have want politics in the NFL,” said Sam originated from President Trump Baker a junior in English. “Presion his opinions of the NFL nationdent Trump managed to completely wide protest. hijack this movement and change While already a controversial the direction of the conversation.” topic since the birth of the protest, While football players could President Trump suddenly forced then use their biggest platform to every American, sport lover or not, bring awareness on issues of racial to evaluate their opinion of the injustice and police brutality, this NFL players kneeling during the league wide protest has now shifted

to a movement of protesting President Trump.

“We must remember that the national anthem means more than Donald Trump, it means more than the evil and wrong that exists in our country,” said Christian Rivera a junior in Kinesiology. “So if you want to protest Donald Trump or police brutality, find a different way to do it. Kneeling for the national anthem disrespects the police officers, firemen, our military, veterans and many others even if that is not your intent.”

Is there a better solution than kneeling during Star Spangled Banner? I don’t think so. Players like Kaepernick, Arian Foster, Brandon Marshall and Marcus Peters are idols to thousands of teenagers across America. Using their biggest platform, the football field is the most logical location to bring awareness to topics they hope to advocate for. As this football season progresses however, whether this movement shifts toward a fight for free speech or awareness will ultimately decide the successfulness of this two-year continuing protest.

HOMECOMING

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LEFT: The group Physician Assitants crosses the finish line first during the Gurney Derby. The beloved event took place Wednesday at noon on 13th Street South. Students crowded the street to watch as groups affiliated with all ends of campus took part in the event. The race involved four groups of four individuals pushing a gurney down the street and back with a constructed “passenger” in the gurney. Members of UAB TV played music and provided commentary on the events. Food trucks catered the event, offering pizza, sorbe, mexican and super fruit foods.

PHOTO BY AUSTIN SIMPSON/PHOTOGRAPHER

Making ourselves at home LEFT: The Second Annual BSAC/NPHC Homecoming Stroll-off saw a full house in the HSC Ballroom on October 6th. The event was scheduled to begin at 7pm. Crowd patience began to wear thin as the clock neared 7:30 and still hadn’t started. The crowd hushed and took their seats as Chad Freeman introduced local Hip-Hop Artist Rocki as the host. Rocki took “Roll” calling out each of the Sororities’ and Fraternities’ names, as they responded with squeaks and howls.

As the night progressed, the groups got down to business performing their dances. The AKA’s started the show in green and white jerseys, then Delta Sigma Theta emerged from the crowd in white t-shirts and denim jackets tied on their waists. Sigma Gamma Rho took the stage with blue shirts and yellow boom boxes, playing hits from the past. Kappa Alpha Psi donned black vests, black wide brim hats and red bandana masks, along with their signature white canes. After every group had performed, the judges called back two sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta; along with two fraternities: Phi Beta Sigma and Kappa Alpha Psi. These groups took one last stroll across stage before the victors were announced. “The winners are..,” Rocki hesitated to build anticipation “the Delta’s and the Kappa Boys!” The night drew to an end as the groups took the stage to claim their trophies.

PHOTO BY IAN KEEL/PHOTO EDITOR

RIGHT: Students celebrating the School of Engineering show Blazer pride during the Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon. The UAB Homecoming Parade started Friday at noon on 14th Street South between University Boulevard and 10th Avenue South. Students, alumni, employees and other UAB supporters gathered around the sidewalks to watch the floats go by. The UAB Marching Band marched near the beginning of the procession. Floats advertised a wide variety of UAB programs and departments, including the Honors College, Student Media, UAB Physical Therapy, UAB PA Program, INTO UAB and UAB Staff Council. Blaze accompanied the top ten finalists for Mr. and Mrs. UAB on a float. Participants in the parade tossed various treats into the crowd, including beads, candy and green foam footballs.

PHOTO BY AUSTIN SIMPSON/PHOTOGRAPHER

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The Kaleidoscope

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STUDENT LIFE

Harbingers of tradition and spirit Committee brings back Blazer Pride Sufia Alam Campus Editor

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s the arrival of the ever-waited football returned, Blazers celebrated Homecoming Week with UAB pride filled events and activities organized by students of the Homecoming Committee.

“To be a part of a school, you need to be a part of its traditions,” said Destiny Houston, executive director of the committee and senior in social work.

“Our job was to keep the tradition and spirit alive at throughout the week.”

Student Homecoming Committee members are provided an overall experience, gain leadership and networking skills and a voice. They work together to ensure that the students, fans and Alumni enjoy Homecoming Week and plan events, and they get to enjoy the overall experience themselves.

These experiences include meeting the team members and planning these events together.

“I wanted to be a part of an organization on campus that had the

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JESSICA NATHAN/STUDENT AFFAIRS The Homecoming Committee works throughout this semester and last to ensure Blazer pride is strong all week long.

power to involve every student on campus,” said Ashley Kroeger, co-director of marketing and promotions and senior in biology.

“I had the chance this week to bring all Alumni, faculty and staff together.”

Last year, the Student Homecoming Committee expanded its organization from five students to 11.

This year, they have 19 students with an Executive Director and three subcommittees: the Marketing and Promotions team, the Guidelines and Operations team and the Blazer Events team.

“Each Committee put their heart and soul into and event,” said Sarah Chrambo, co-director of the guidelines and operations team and a senior in biol-

ogy. “This year with football being back, it made every event even more special.”

This year, the Student Homecoming Committee added

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To be a part of a school, you need to be a part of its traditions. Our job was to keep the tradition and spirit alive at throughout the week.”

— Destiny Houston

Mr.

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PHOTO BY IAN KEEL/PHOTO EDITOR Ryan Wong is the 2017-2018 Mr. UAB.

Ms.

From Page 1 One initiative Jimenez said she looks forward to pushing is her future program called “Bridging the Gap”.

“I imagine this program as being a sort of mentoring program for the alumni and students,” Jimenez said.

“The alumni students already in graduate programs and medical school can help the undergraduate students who are interested in the same field.

This way, not only our communities can become closer at the same time but this program will be able to benefit both the students and Alumni.”

According to Jimenez, her friends and family were her biggest support during her campaign.

“My friends helped me get my platform out to UAB,” said Jimenez. “Posting the funny pictures, advertising, it was possible all because of them.”

guy everyone was friends with but I never thought of myself as someone who would be able to win this title,” Wong said. “Dr. Cook pushed me to apply and because of her conference she became my driving force.”

Throughout his campaign as Mr. UAB, Wong said his family and friends were his main encouragement to continue running. However, Wong said he focused campaigning to everyone aside from his close friends.

“I didn’t want them to choose between friends,” Wong said, “I didn’t want to burn bridges all for the sake of one competition. I had so many close friends running I didn’t think it would be fair to ask them to choose me. Instead, I just asked for their support and didn’t expect anything else.”

Although Wong never expected his friends to vote for him,

Jimenez said knowing her family would be there to support her whether she won the title or not helped her give it her all during the campaign.

Jimenez was first inspired to run for this title when she visited back home and one of her past professors offhandedly referred to Jimenez as “Ms. UAB”.

“It kind of just stuck with me,” said Jimenez. “The thought of representing such a prestigious title made me want to strive for it even more.”

Because Jimenez has always been involved on campus, from being a senator of the Undergraduate Student Government Association to a Trailblazer to being in a sorority of Alpha Gamma Delta, Jimenez said her platform was able to reach so many more student than she had hoped for.

“I wanted everyone to know how much I love UAB,” said Jimenez. “I bleed green and

a special twist for students: a pep rally.

While this isn’t the first pep rally UAB held, but the committee provided a way to have the student body to fully show their school spirit after the parade.

“The Blazer Show Down and pep rally were definitely some of our top events,” said Tamia Acklin, co-director of the guidelines and operation team and a senior in Healthcare Management. “To see all the hard work pay off in their performance, they were events all Blazers were able to enjoy.”

The committee

many showed support because they believed Wong deserved the title.

“Ryan deserves Mr. UAB because he embodies the educational and extracurricular success so many strive for,” said Tim McWilliams, junior in biology.

“Ryan has seized so many of the opportunities offered by UAB and has grown both personally and professionally as a result.”

Although Wong has never worked with the National Alumni Society, he said he is excited to work with a population who have such an important impact on UAB. “I’ve seen how invigorated and motivated Alumni get over sports,” Wong said. “If we can transfer that passion to UAB students, I truly believe we will be able to make UAB even greater.”

With this title, Wong hopes to bring awareness to research to undergraduate students, a subject he said he is very passionate about.

collaborated with the National Alumni Society, the University Programs Board, UAB Athletics and the Academic areas to help put together the Homecoming Events. While they do not oversee the Gurney Derby, the BSAC/NPHC StrollOff, Hoops After Dark and the football game, they did give out participation points for these events during the Blazer Spirit Competition.

For years, the Student Homecoming Committee has come up with themes to go by as a way for the student body to show how they incorporate it into their skit and dance competition.

This year’s theme was “Blazers United,” where students could dress as their favorite superheroes.

“The goal of the Student Homecoming Committee is to provide UAB students with the ultimate experience for Homecoming Week,” said Jessica Brown, the coordinator of student activities.

“We really want them, from start to finish, to be excited, to have a good time off a variety of events so they can lead up to the ultimate end of the week, which is the football game.”

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

“I work with heart failure with the division of cardiology at UAB” Wong said. “The amount research that has grown from my freshman year to now, it has increased exponentially.

And because research is such as integral part of UAB, bringing more awareness to campus will benefit the UAB campus substantially.”

As Wong enjoys his new title of Mr. UAB, he said the only advice he has for the runners next hear is always be true to themselves.

“There’s no such thing as an ideal candidate,” Wong said.

“Explain all you do and how that is applied in your life. I’m a big believer in quality versus quantity. If you do unique things, focus on that instead of stretching yourself thin trying to be involved in everything on campus.”

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

gold. And I think because of my passion, my peers recognized that I truly deserved this title.”

Yohana Jimenez, mother of Ms. UAB, said her daughter has always been a Blazer at heart.

“She loves UAB and everything that UAB stands for,” said Jimenez. “She loves telling students what UAB means to her.

She loves showing her family how important UAB is to her.”

As the newly appointed Ms. UAB, Jimenez said the only advice she can give to all the runners of next year’s Ms. UAB title, similar to Mr. UAB’s advice, is always be true to yourself.

“Do what you love, and everyone around you will always be able to recognize your passion,” said Jimenez. “I never advertised myself as someone I wasn’t and ultimately that’s what helped me the most.”

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

PHOTO BY IAN KEEL/PHOTO EDITOR Ryan Wong is the 2017-2018 Mr. UAB.

SPORTS

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FOOTBALL

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Wrangling the Herd Blazers set new program record Sarah Oetken Sports Reporter

PHOTOS BY IAN KEEL/PHOTO EDITOR UAB QB A.J. Erdely scans the field for an open receiver Saturday afternoon in the Blazers’ 23-22 win over Louisiana Tech.

New kids on the block Field goal mishap leads to dramatic win for Blazers Will Harris Asst. Sports Editor UAB hosted the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in conference play Saturday afternoon for homecoming.

UAB came in with a record of 2-2 (0-1 in conference), while Louisiana Tech rolled in with a record of 3-2 (1-0 in conference). UAB was 0-5 all-time against the Bulldogs going into the contest.

UAB wore special uniforms in the game, which featured names of children from the Children’s Harbor Family Center on the back.

Linebacker Shaq Jones has a special bond with Emme Nichols, a child from Children’s Harbor.

“Emme comes to me and says, ‘I want to play football’ but she won’t be able to play football,” said Jones.

“For her dream to be able to play football, and me wear her name on my back, then I’m living her dream.”

La. Tech received the opening kickoff but went three-and-out on the opening drive. The Bulldogs punted and UAB started the drive at their own 39-yard line. A Spencer Brown 29yard run got UAB down to the 3-yard line. One play STAT CORNER La. Tech 22 21 209 154 363 0 29:56

Score First Downs Passing Yards Rushing Yards Total Offense Turnovers Time of Poss.

UAB 23 22 188 178 366 0 30:04

later, Quarterback A.J. Erdely scored on a 3-yard run.

Nick Vogel’s extra point bounced off the crossbar and made it 6-0.

Louisiana Tech was stopped again on the ensuing drive and UAB’s Andre Wilson returned the punt 46 yards down to the Bulldog 14-yard line. UAB scored two plays later on a Brown 11-yard run. Nick Vogel added the extra point and the Blazers took the 13-0 lead.

On the following drive, Louisiana Tech marched down and scored on a 16-yard touchdown pass from J’Mar Smith to wide receiver Teddy Veal. Jonathan Barnes’ extra point made it a 13-7 score. At the end of the first quarter, UAB led 13-7.

On UAB’s next drive, quarterback A.J. Erdely attempted a 26-yard touchdown pass but wide receiver Andre Wilson couldn’t complete the catch at the goal line. On the next play, Vogel attempted a 44-yard field goal but missed wide left.

Louisiana Tech’s next drive stalled out at the UAB 22-yard line and settled for a 39-yard field goal by Barnes to make a 13-10 game.

UAB’s next drive had promising passes from Erdely to Wilson, but the Blazers settled for a 27-yard field goal by Vogel to make it a 16-10 score. UAB held the Bulldogs, and the Blazers were stopped on a fourth down at the La. Tech 22-

Pick ‘Em

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yard line on their ensuing drive.

To start the second half, UAB drove down to the Tech 27-yard line but some confusion on a third down play forced UAB to settle for a field goal. Vogel missed the 44-yard field goal wide right, and the Bulldogs remained at a sixpoint deficit.

The score remained 1610 heading into the fourth quarter.

La. Tech continued their drive into the fourth quarter, eventually scoring on a 1-yard run by Kam McKnight. McKnight was

Tech tried again and Barnes missed yet again, leaving UAB with a 23-22 lead with 3:32 remaining.

UAB was forced to punt with less than three minutes left. The Bulldogs started their final drive at their own 45-yard line. Tech drove down and attempted a 30yard field goal at the end of the game. Barnes’ field goal was blocked as time expired and UAB held on to win by a final score of 23-22.

“When you win against somebody that you haven’t beat in the history of the program, it’s just the icing on the cake,” said head

Coach Bill Clark sheds a tear in Legion Field’s south end zone after the Blazers’ victory.

called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty which pushed the extra-point back 15 yards. Barnes missed the extra-point wide right and kept the score tied at 16-16.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, UAB drove down and scored on a 1-yard run by Erdely. Vogel added the extra point to make it 23-16 with 6:02 left in the game.

On Tech’s ensuing drive, Smith connected with DeJuawn Oliver on a 42-yard touchdown pass. The Bulldogs were called for a false start on the extra-point.

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coach Bill Clark after the special victory.

Brown led the Blazers in rushing with 165 yards and one touchdown. Erdely completed 21-of-32 passes for 188 yards. Erdely also added two touchdowns on the ground.

UAB (3-2, 1-1) now welcomes the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (3-3, 1-1) to Legion Field next Saturday Oct. 14. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m.

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

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The UAB women’s soccer team found themselves playing a physical game against the Marshall Thundering Herd Friday, Oct. 6.

The Blazers held on to their home-winning streak as the team scored the first three out of four goals in the first half of the game.

“When it does become a little bit physical, obviously our girls are going, you know, to have a little punch back,” laughed head coach Erica Demers. “You’ve got to keep your cool, and control the tempo of the game.”

The Blazers kept their cool and control indeed.

The first half was critical for the team as they kept position and movement against their physical opponents. In the 27th minute, a penalty kick was called after the Marshall goalkeeper made a tackle. The ensuing goal was scored by Amy Brewer.

Brewer made a huge impact on this game as she scored a hat trick in the first half, giving the Blazers a 3-0 lead at the half. With already a six goalpoint lead she added three more making her the top scorer on the UAB roster.

“I don’t think playing-wise that we played very well,” said Brewer after the game. “The level of play was as not good as we hoped it would be.”

The second goal made its way into the top corner of the net on a free kick by Brewer again.

The Blazers found themselves cheering as the ball was assisted

by Rachel Green and Megan Hudgens and scored into the corner at the 54th minute by Brewer.

At the start of the second half, the team started off differently than they did in the first half.

“I thought we could have done that [control] a bit better today especially the 20 minutes of the second half,” Demers said. “We fell asleep there, and it hurt us.”

In the first few minutes, Marshall stole the ball and scored their first goal of the game. The Blazers had a hard time defending another goal by Marshall in the second half.

However, they came back to score their last goal of the night on a through ball assisted by Hudgens and scored by Green.

“I always want to see improvement,” Demers said. “I’m happy with the direction our program is going. Again, we stress to them the small things.

If we’re not worrying about the small things, we’re not going to get better.”

The Blazers’ record improved to 9-1-3 (3-0-1) setting a program record for consecutive wins, while Marshall’s fell to 3-8-1 (1-3-1).

Both teams had a total of 11 shots on goal, and one player on each team received a yellow card.

“The only way we’re going to be great is if we take care of the small details every game,” Demers said when asked about improvements she would like to see. “We’re good right now, but we want to be great.”

The Blazers will now travel to Denton, Texas to face off against the North Texas Mean Green on Oct. 13. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Sarah Oetken can be reached at sarahoak@uab.edu.

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HOCKEY

WOMEN’S TENNIS

UAB makes racket in fall tournament

Blazers take part in Samford Invitational Connor Gentry Sports Editor

PHOTO BY WILL HARRIS/ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR UAB and LSU players fight for the puck during the matchup at Pelham Civic Complex on Oct. 7.

Blazers scorch Tigers UAB dominates LSU in their first home series of season Will Harris Asst. Sports Editor The UAB hockey team played in their home opening series on Friday and Saturday night against the LSU Tigers. UAB came into the series with a record of 1-3 after two overtime losses at Tennessee last weekend. This was LSU’s first games of the season.

On Friday night, UAB dominated the entire game from the first puck drop to the final horn. UAB’s Cam Dickinson scored on an assist from Jakob Hornsby on 53 seconds into the game. Dickinson wasn’t done as he scored again on an assist from Patrick Flanagan to make it 2-0 UAB with 16:51 left in the first. Less than a minute later, Hornsby added his first goal on an assist from Flanagan and Luke Ciocca to make it 3-0.

UAB Defenseman Kyle Feeney netted another goal for UAB on an assist from Mick Mullady at 13:43 to make it 4-0. Newcomer James Martin scored on an assist from Mitch Newell to give UAB a 5-0 lead. Hornsby got his second goal of the game on an assist from Feeney and Dickinson with 9:45 left in the first period to lead 6-0.

55 seconds later, UAB’s Ryan Kalson scored on an assist from Adil Patel to make it 7-0.

The Tigers were called for a penalty which put UAB on the power play, giving them a one-man advantage. However, LSU

found a way to get open down the ice and the Tigers’ Grant Miller scored the shorthanded goal. At the end of the first period, UAB led 7-1.

To open the second period, Kalson added two more goals to make it 9-1. The three total goals gave him a hat trick for the game. Ciocca and Ben Wilson added two late goals in the second period, both assisted by Cameron

Hornsby also had three goals, giving him a hat trick on the night.

Ciocca and Flanagan kept UAB rolling with two goals to make it 15-1 halfway through the final period. Late in the third period, the Blazers passed to an open Wilson heading down the ice who scored on a shot between his legs to extend the lead to 16-1.

UAB was called for another penalty late in the game, but Feeney scored another shorthanded goal for the Blazers to make it 17-1. The score remained and UAB dominated LSU

“

We have very well-grounded young men on this team. They celebrate and then they move on to the next game.

—Steve Cagle Fulgenzi, to make it 11-1.

Freshman Austin Shivers scored on an assist by Martin and Yves Cordeau with 13 seconds left to give UAB a 12-1 lead heading into the third period.

Goaltender Aaron Roe had played well enough by only allowing one goal that coach Steve Cagle put in the younger goalie Austin Bachman for the remainder of the game.

LSU started the third period on a power play after a penalty by UAB. The Blazers proved that they could score even without one of their men as Hornsby added another goal to make it 13-1.

by a final of 17-1.

Saturday night the Blazers continued to control the Tigers with another punishing performance. Coach Cagle started Bachman in the net against LSU on Saturday evening.

The Blazers had a slower start but quickly caught fire in the middle of the first period. Martin got the Blazers on the scoreboard with an assist from Newell to put UAB up 1-0. 14 seconds later, Newell scored on an assist from Martin to make it 2-0. Less than 20 seconds later, forward Steven Stevens had his first goal of the weekend on an assist from Patel to give

UAB a 3-0 lead.

LSU answered UAB with a goal by Richard Stevens with an assist from Miller and Chris Geoff to cut the Blazer lead to 3-1.

In less than two minutes, UAB regained control with goals by Feeney and Fulgenzi to take a 5-1 lead. Kalson added two goals before the end of the first period to give UAB a 7-1 lead.

In the second period, Fulgenzi scored his second goal of the game on an assist by Hornsby to make the score 8-1. Flanagan netted another goal for UAB off of an assist by Kalson and Newell to extend the lead to 9-1.

Fulgenzi would score again with 45 seconds left in the period to give the Blazers a 10-1 lead. It was his third of the game, giving him a hat trick.

In the third period, UAB scored three more times off of goals from Fulgenzi, Hornsby, and Feeney. UAB won by a final score of 13-1.

UAB got to play several younger players in the series which has helped with the newly added depth the team didn’t have last year.

“We have very well-grounded young men on this team,” said head coach Steve Cagle.

“They celebrate and then they move on to the next game.”

UAB now has a record of 3-3 and will face this LSU team again in Baton Rouge, LA on October 20 and 21. UAB’s next home games are on October 27 and 28 versus Lipscomb.

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

VOLLEYBALL

Big Green meets Mean Green Connor Gentry Sports Editor The UAB volleyball team traveled to square off against the North Texas Mean Green as part of a twogame road trip.

The first set of the match started slowly for the lady Blazers as North Texas got out to a quick lead. With the help of eight attack errors by the lady Blazers, the Mean Green were able to handily win the set 25-16 to take a 1-0 match lead.

North Texas outkilled the lady

Blazers 14 to 11.

UAB committed eight errors to the Mean Green’s three.

North Texas’ hitting percentage was .355 to the lady Blazers’ .111.

The second set played out similarly to the first. The lady Blazers struggled to find any kind of rhythm while North Texas could not be stopped. The Mean Green would dominate the lad Blazers 25-12 to extend their lead to 2-0.

UAB committed fewer errors, five, in the second set, but still had more than North Texas who

had one. North Texas, again, outkilled the lad Blazers 13 to nine and had a much higher hitting percentage at .571 to UAB’s .182.

The third set saw the lady Blazers put up a fight to try and keep the Mean Green from winning in straight sets.

However, the Mean Green had other plans. North Texas would beat UAB 25-19 and win in straight sets 3-0.

North Texas had 16 kills to UAB’s 13 and committed only three errors to the lady Blazers’ six. The lad Blazers

had a better hitting percentage in the final set at .200, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Mean Green.

The lady Blazers were led in kills by redshirt senior Gabby Deshotel with 14. The Blazer with the next highest kills was senor Erika Zembyla who had just six. Both junior Victoria Young and freshman Shelby Holderfield collected service ace each.

Holderfield was one of the bright spots for the lady Blazers, however, with 31 assists throughout

the match. Holderfield’s 31 assists pushed her past 300 assists in her career at UAB. The lady Blazers fall to 9-11 (3-2) while the Mean Green improve to 17-2 (4-1) for the season.

The lady Blazers return to action at home against the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. to start a four-game home stand.

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

The UAB women’s tennis team traveled just over the mountain to participate in the Samford Fall Invitational last weekend.

The other schools competing in the tournament were the University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, Samford University, the University of South Alabama, the University of Southern Mississippi, Tulane University and the University of Wisconsin.

“This weekend will be another opportunity to see where we are at,” said Mark Tija, head coach of the women’s tennis team. “Most of the teams this weekend we will see again in the spring. We have been working hard in practice and I am sure the girls are excited to face other teams too. It is nice to play such high-level competition without having to leave Birmingham. Hopefully we will see some Blazer fans in the stands this weekend.”

The first day of action consisted of six singles matches and five doubles matches.

In the singles matches, junior Alexandra Shchipakina defeated Maxine Palmen of South Alabama (6-4, 7-5).

Sophomore Marlene Herrmann was beaten by Sade Atkinson of Tulane (6-2, 0-6, 6-2). Freshman Megan Bertrands beat Holly Horsfall of Samford (7-6, 3-6, 7-5). Freshman Jana Hecking lost to Nikola Kohoutova of South Alabama (6-2, 7-5). Freshman Dominika Hrabalova lost to Claudia Castella of Sothern Miss (6-1, 6-4).

Junior Natalie Voss lost to Sofia Kurtz of Tulane (7-5, 6-2, 6-4).

In the doubles matches, Shchipakina and Hecking lost to Laura Fabrizi and Elena Muller of Tulane (6-1).

Herrmann and junior Sophie Dodds were defeated by Palmen and Patricia Martins of South Alabama (6-1). Bertrands and Hrabalova defeated Arianna Beltrame and Nadine de Villiers of Samford (6-4). Voss and Melissa Pick of Wisconson lost to Castella and Rikeetha Pereira of Southern Miss (6-3), but then defeated Elsa Pool and Savannah Wood of Samford (6-2).

The second and final day of competition for the lady Blazers consisted of 11 singles matches and nine doubles matches.

In the singles matches Shchipakina was defeated by both Lexi Keberle of Wisconsin (6-1, 6-3) and Ross van der Zwanna of Samford (6-3, 6-3).

Herrmann beat Alina Zolotareva of South Alabama but then lost to Sara Castellano of Wisconsin (6-4, 6-3).

Bertrands continued her success and defeated Muller and Pick (6-2, 6-2) to win the championship in her flight.

Hecking defeated both Katherine Cao of Memphis (3-6, 6-2, 1-0) and Lara Olivera of Southern Miss (6-1, 6-0).

Hrabalova lost to Pool (4-6, 6-3, 1-0) and defeated Leslie Bustamente of South Alabama. Voss was defeted by both Grace Jennings of Samford (6-1, 6-0) and de Villers (6-1, 6-1).

The doubles matches held several more Blazer victories than the first day.

Shchipakina and Hecking defeated both Ellie Gerlach and Horsfall of Samford (6-4) and Oliveria and Tjasa Jerse of Southern Miss. Herrmann and Dodds beat both Lina Hohnold and Josephine Cao of Memphis (6-4) and Tanit Lopez and Elena Roca of Southern Miss (6-4). Voss and Pick split their matches, losing to Castella and Pereira of Southern Miss (6-3) and winning against Pool and Wood of Samford (6-2). Bertrands and Hrabalova lost to Castella and Pereira of Southern Miss (7-6).

“We improved in a lot of areas this weekend, but at the same time it confirmed that we have a lot more work to do,” Tjia said. “Megan had another good outing by winning her singles flight.”

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

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ALABAMA POLITICS

PHOTOS BY PATRICK JOHNSON/STUDENT MEDIA PRODUCTION MANAGER Former Vice President Joe Biden sits before a crowd inside the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Tuesday, Oct. 3 to show support for U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones

Biden comes to ‘Bham Former VP brings his support for Senate candidate Bella Tylicki Community Reporter “We want Doug! We want Doug!” the eager crowd chanted.

Attendees eagerly awaited the arrival of United States Senate candidate Doug Jones and his noteworthy endorser, former Vice President Joe Biden, for a rally supporting the Democrat and his bid for election Tuesday, Oct. 3.

The ballroom at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex buzzed with anticipation.

To pass time, a group of students initiated the electric slide to Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family.”

Nearly half the crowd grasped campaign signs reading “courage ends hate.” This theme permeated the rally, a nod to Jones’ accomplishments as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama.

Friends and colleagues commenced the rally with testaments to Jones’ dedication to education, health care, ethics, equality and justice.

“Doug Jones has always fought for those who need a fighter and spoke for those who need a voice,” said Beth Clayton, a first generation college graduate and former president of the Alabama College Democrats.

This sentiment was echoed by many in the crowd.

“In my own 27-year career as an attorney, I have never heard a single bad word about [Jones].

How many lawyers can you say that about?” quipped fellow Alabama attorney, Barry Parker.

Jones’ own campaign staff positioned the Alabama Demo-

Mayor From Page 1

29.6 percent turnout for the runoff, one of the highest figures in modern Birmingham history.

Woodfin captured 24,910 votes in the Oct. 3 runoff compared to Bell’s 17,353.

With this, Woodfin, 36, will become the youngest mayor Birmingham has seen since the 1890s, and it was his youthful enthusiasm that many found so appealing.

With a focus on revital-

Before Doug Jones, center, left stage, the candidate put on a pair of aviator sunglasses, Biden’s iconic accessory.

crat as a candidate of the people.

“It’s past due time that someone takes care of Alabama,” said Garrett Stephens, president of the UAB Graduate Student Government Association and the central Alabama field director for Jones’ campaign.

Alabama House Minority Whip, Anthony Daniels, named the things Jones will fight for such as “good-paying jobs,” better public education and affordable college and health care.

Jones and Biden finally took the stage, and the crowd roared.

Jones career has been highlighted by the prosecution and conviction of the bomber of a Birmingham abortion clinic and the two Klansmen responsible for the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.

“I have fought for civil rights. I have fought for women’s rights. I have done everything I can to fight for equality for every person in the state of Alabama,” Jones said.

He gave hope to the pessimists in the room, reminding them that he has succeeded before with the odds stacked against him. Since he since he was able to settle the 40-year-old case of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, he believes he will be able to win as a Democrat in Alabama.

izing all of Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods, Woodfin was a long-time critic of Bell’s apparent neglect of many of Birmingham’s citizens.

“We need an administration that is intentional about improving quality of life for our residents,” Woodfin said in a February interview with the Kaleidoscope. “That currently doesn’t exist. If it did, I wouldn’t be running.”

However, this was not the only portion of Woodfin’s platform. He also preached solutions to Birmingham’s

“When you’re on the right side of history and the right side of justice, you can do anything,” Jones said.

He referenced opponent Roy Moore’s twice-removal from the bench of Alabama Chief Justice.

“I want to make sure when I’m elected, that I carry out my term,” Jones remarked to applause.

Before handing over the mic, Jones put on a pair of aviator sunglasses, Biden’s iconic accessory, saying that Biden has served as a role model for him in many ways.

Biden flashed a smile and approached the stand to a deafening roar from the crowd.

Much of his speech was story-telling, sharing the wisdom he gained serving as a Senator for 36 years and vice president for eight.

He juxtaposed the political climates of the modern day with when he was first elected in 1973. He said it was a time when politics where characterized by democratic discussion instead of bigoted polarization.

Biden said that since his time as a law student, Jones has treated people with dignity, regardless of socioeconomic status, age, race or gender. According to Biden, who has stumped for candidates in every U.S. state, few candidates have integrity and

crime and education crises, something he claims Bell has failed to address in his seven years.

Notorious for his community outreach and his grassroots approach, Woodfin knocked on “tens of thousands of doors” to garner support for his cause, promising the more than 200,000 citizens of this city a new Birmingham under his administration.

Bell, however, was much more disillusioned the evening of Oct. 3. He fought tooth

courage and a sense of honor and duty like Jones.

“There is political gold in being honest and straightforward,” said Biden, claiming Jones will bring that gold back to Alabama.

“Doug knows Alabama. He knows your heart, and he will never let you down.”

Biden also spoke of Jones’ résumé, harkening to what is arguably Jones’ most championed prosecution.

“For 40 years, justice had gone undone,” Biden said, referring to the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church. “As worthy as it is when they’re honored or recognized, it brings it all back like it happened yesterday. Doug helped remove 40 years of stain and pain from [Alabama].”

Biden provided some focus for Jones’ platform, endorsing it as a way to resist the current political climate.

“We don’t need another extremist up in the United States Senate,” Biden said. “This guy gets it. Let’s get him in the Senate. When he wins this race, it will send ripples throughout the country, but don’t do it for that reason. Do it for Alabama.”

The special election, which will take place Dec. 12, pits Jones against Republican Roy Moore.

Bella Tylicki can be reached at btylicki@ uab.edu or on Twitter @_belty_.

and nail throughout the campaign, ultimately falling to the innovative force Woodfin proved to be.

He remained optimistic throughout the campaign, even after the general election; at least that’s the façade his camp chose to show.

“My opponent, for the most part, received a free ride,” Bell said in a September interview with the Kaleidoscope. “There was no focal point on his public service record, which I believe people are now beginning to notice.”

Bell addressed the need for continuity in the city’s government, focusing more on established connections than knocking on doors. He highlighted the progress the city has made since his election in 2010, boasting projects like Regions Field, Railroad Park and Birmingham’s revived downtown.

Woodfin will take office Nov. 28 as the 29th mayor of Birmingham.

Wallace Golding can be reached at wgoldin@uab.edu.

LIFE & STYLE PERSONALITY TEST

Sleep your way to better grades

Find out what kind of sleeping pattern fits your circadian rhythm Kristina Balciunaite Life & Style Editor

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ur sleeping patterns, and whether they are the right fit for us, make a big difference when it comes to our performance and motivation during the day. With class registration coming up, it’s a good time to evaluate your circadian rhythm and adjust your day schedule accordingly, to get the most out of your energy levels.

Although all of us are unique with complex qualities and attributes, there are four main sleep rhythms that apply to most of us. Find your type by answering the following questions. The letter you receive the most will point you to your circadian rhythm type.

1. What activities do you find the most rewarding? a) Solving logical problems, such as mathematics. b) Creating things of artistic value, such as painting, writing or playing an instru-

A - The Entrepreneur “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise,” Benjamin Franklin used to say. And just like one of the founding fathers, you are a person who thrives best on a routine that begins early in the morning.

As long as you get enough sleep, you don’t mind rising up with the break of dawn.

To take advantage of this natural morning energy you should make sure to get the biggest portions of work that requires large amounts of mental activity early in the morning, and have most of your classes in the afternoon, as they require more passive attention and leave evenings for socializing and light homework assignments, such as reading or doing homework quizzes.

ment. c) Socializing with people. d) Helping people that are in need.

before as well.

2. What is your level of worry regarding upcoming exams? a) Not very worried because I trust my ability to prepare. b) A little worried because I know I will procrastinate preparing for it until the last minute. c) There is a test coming up? I totally forgot. d) I am very worried.

3. How do you prepare for tests? a) I study the material systematically, with enough time to review everything before the day of the exam. b) I have an intense study session the night before. c) I watch some YouTube videos regarding the subject I will be tested in. d) I try to set off some time to study almost every day before the exam and stay up late to study the night

B - The Artist Just like for Leonardo da Vinci, sleep is like a curse in your life. You wish you didn’t need it because then you could get so much done, yet at the same time, getting enough sleep is vital for you to function. Worst of all, no matter how much you sleep, you never get enough to not be tired in the mornings. It is at nighttime that you truly awaken. At this point, you find it easy to get caught up in a project and forget about time. The best time to start the day for you is about 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. challenging classes in the middle of the day, as that is the time that your passive concentration is at its peak, but save the evening/late afternoon for labs and heavy assignments, as that is the time you are the most creative and alert.

However, make sure to remove yourself from any work an hour before bedtime, as high mental activity right before sleep will lead to insomnia.

CROSSWORD 1. Where can your find the longest line on-campus?

2. UAB’s motto is “____ that will change the world” 3. What kind of world famous antiquity did UAB professor Sarah Parcak discover?

4. What is the last name of Ms UAB 2017?

5. UAB is Alabama’s biggest ___.

6. What is the last name of UAB football’s first head coach?

7. What day does the Commons serve fried chicken?

8. Which institutional building holds the slowest elevator on campus?

9. What color was Blaze the Dragon originally going to be?

10. What college will reside in the building that is currently under construction on the Green?

4. What environments do you prefer to study in? a) Complete silence. b) With light background noise. c) While listening to music. d) With a study partner.

5. What field is the closest to your major? a) Sciences, education, business, English/other language. b) Philosophy, art, music, literature, creative writing. c) Communications, media. d) Health professions, psychology.

6. Your favorite color is: a) Red, black. b) Green, blue. c) Purple, pink. d) Yellow, white.

7. What is your relationship to exercise? a) I work out regularly.

It’s important to keep your body healthy.

C - The Celebrity Just like Mariah Carey, being the vibrant and energetic person as you are, you need your beauty sleep to keep doing you. Without sleep, you find it very hard to focus on your daily tasks and you become so groggy that even your closest friends don’t recognize you.

Similarly to The Artist, you tend to come alive in the evening. However, you seldom have any trouble falling asleep – you’re the one in your friend group who falls asleep at the weirdest locations, positions and times.

The best schedule for you is one that allows you either to sleep in late or one that involves a nap break in the middle of the day. Try to socialize in morning, as that will help you wake up and then get as much work as possible before nighttime, as starting to close to your bedtime will impair your ability to focus.

9. How do you approach life? a) As a challenge. b) As an experiment. c) I just wing it. d) I just try to make it out alive.

Kristina Balciunaite can be reached at kribal@uab.edu or on Instagram @kristinaib.

D - The Saint Mother Teresa only slept four hours every night, and just like her, sleep for you is not a priority. There is so much that needs to be done in your life that you often forget to sleep, sometimes even eat. Although your energy during the day fluctuates, you don’t find it particularly difficult to focus when you decide to do so. In order to make the best use of this flexible energy, you should alternate between the difficulty of assignments and tasks throughout your day.

Start off the day by doing one mentally demanding task to get started and then move over to a lighter attention seeker, such as a lecture class. Spread out your classes throughout the day, leaving breathing room in between them to give you freedom to act accordingly to your current energy level.

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HOMECOMING 2017

Campus bedazzled with green, gold Blazers celebrate unification through themes, campus wide Allie Milton Life & Style Reporter If you live on campus, you’ve probably noticed the fun decorations that have erupted in the residence halls over homecoming week. New Freshmen Residence, for example, honors this year’s theme of “Blazers United” through its embellishments. Superhero signs and paintings are everywhere in the lobby of the building. Blazer Hall has elaborate posters and other décor distributed throughout the building. The entrance to Camp Hall is covered in balloons.

“I think it’s so cool,” said Jonathan Odom, freshman in immunology. “Everywhere I look, there are murals and signs hyping everyone up. I feel like homecoming is a time where everyone has a common goal.”

The competition is part of a larger decoration effort around campus to help rally the Blazers together in support of the big game! Along with the Paint the Town event that allowed any UAB students wanting to participate in painting UAB slogans and images around campus.

The results of these homecoming decoration efforts all across campus are numerous.

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windows of Heritage Hall, a painted rendition of Blaze the Dragon breathes fire.

Balloon archways, enthusiastic signs and other exciting decorations both inside and outside of Heritage Hall accompanied Blaze’s image. Campus dining locations like The Den are decorated too with a painted figure holding hands in unity. Phrases espousing Blazer pride cover the doors and windows of the Recreation Center. Sterne Library sports a superhero logo with a “B” in it, alongside other adornments.

Whether participating in Paint the Town or the Building Decoration Competition, all students and schools of UAB showed their Blazer spirit! Last year’s Building Decoration Competition involved all the schools of UAB. Winners were the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Health Professions, the School of Dentistry and the Honors College.

This year, however, only the residence halls were involved in the competition itself.

Camp Hall won third place, New Freshman Residence Hall won second place and Blazer Hall won first place!

The results were announced Friday, along with the results of the Homecoming Parade Float Competition.

PHOTO BY IAN KEEL/PHOTO EDITOR David Hall paints on the final touches to Heritage Hall for Homecoming Week 2017.

“I love how cute it is,” said Tamara Montes, sophomore in biology and resident’s assistant at New Freshman Residence Hall. “I think our hall council did a great job. They worked really hard planning it, and I think it paid off!”

This homecoming, with the return of UAB football and all the excitement that entailed, will remain in the hearts of all the members of the Blazer community for a while.

It is with this great community in the postgame exhilaration and in the memories forged through the passion and unity homecoming week inspired. It lingers in the smudges of paint on doors and windows and the unforgettable murals and decorations.

Everywhere, there are physical reminders that Blazers stand united!

Allie Milton can be reached at miltona@uab.edu.