The Kaleidoscope

11/11/2023

UAB’s spiciest interview show is back! The philosophy department’s own Dr. Brynn Welch joins us at WOW Café to talk children’s literature, philosophy shower thoughts and whatever a baby burger is. Watch Blazin’ Bites now at the link below! UAB Student Media UAB Campus Dining

UAB's spiciest interview show is back! The philosophy department's own Dr. Brynn Welch joins us at WOW Café to talk children's literature, philosophy shower ...

02/03/2023

UAB broke No. 19 FAU’s 20-game winning streak 86-72 in Bartow Arena. This is the first time a ranked opponent has been to Bartow since 2019. Read a recap of the game at the link below.

Thursday evening, UAB broke No. 19 FAU’s 20-game winning streak 86-72 in Bartow Arena. This is the first time a ranked opponent has been to Bartow since 2019. UAB’s Eric Gaines led the Blazers this game with 21 points and 10-11 at the free throw line. Gaines started strong, opening the game with

01/10/2023

Kaleidoscope is hiring a managing editor! Interested students should apply by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below to learn more about the position.

https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/7377666?ref=preview-header-click&search_id=fc906e4a-8d59-4fc1-89b8-6b8f682152c4

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12/01/2022

University officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon that former 14-year NFL veteran, ESPN analyst, high school coach, and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer would become the program’s seventh head coach. Read more at the link below.

University officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon that former 14-year NFL veteran, ESPN analyst, high school coach, and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer would become the program’s seventh head coach. The UAB Athletic department held an introductory press conference Wednesday evening t

10/06/2022

🌟It’s finally here! 🌟 Our 2022 edition of The Best of UAB will be released this weekend. Keep an eye out for copies at the Homecoming parade tomorrow and at Fall Trivia on Monday! Stay tuned to our page to learn where else you can get your hands on the magazine.

10/04/2022

Kaleidoscope is hosting a trivia night next Monday! If you’re a fan of free food AND fun prizes, you won’t want to miss it! Visit the link below to register your team and secure your spot. 🎃 https://uab.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8442685

10/01/2022

To honor the first full week of fall, we at Kaleidoscope thought it best to recommend some of the best fall-themed music, movies, TV shows and more centered around the penultimate season of the year. Check out our recommendations at the link below!

This week is the first full calendar week of fall, and it’s obvious to anyone who’s stepped outside. The cool northern breeze has finally graced campus, Starbucks is once again offering its iconic pumpkin products and the trees on the Green have started their yearly transition from green to yell...

09/01/2022

Though many Blazers fans have their eyes on the 2022 football season kicking off Thursday at Protective Stadium, other Blazer squads are still drawing attention early on in their 2022 campaigns.

Read more at the link below!

Though many Blazers fans have their eyes on the 2022 football season kicking off Thursday at Protective Stadium, other Blazer squads are still drawing attention early on in their 2022 campaigns. Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams are off to hot starts, and the volleyball team has already pi...

08/11/2022

Apply to be a copyeditor for Kaleidoscope at the following link! https://www.uab.edu/studentmedia/index.php?option=com_rsform&view=rsform&formId=26

07/23/2022

"We are not in a good place regarding the future of abortion policy in the state of Alabama," said Kaitlin Welborn, a staff member of the ACLU of Alabama in a speech on Thursday. Read more at the link below.
http://uabblazermedia.com/2022/07/aclu-attorney-on-abortion-in-alabama/

Photo courtesy of Chris Pruitt We are not in a good place regarding the future of abortion policy in the state of Alabama, said Kaitlin Welborn, a staff member of the ACLU of Alabama in a speech on Thursday. She was asked about the likelihood of an attorney defending a case involving abortion

07/14/2022

We dug into the archives and discovered this PSA that’s more relevant than ever. Visit Bit.ly/BoUAB2022 and vote on The Best of UAB by this Friday for a chance to win one of two $50 Dining Dollar prizes.

04/13/2022

Dr. Markus Bredel, a central nervous system (CNS) radiation oncologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is making advances in brain cancer research by focusing on the molecular genetics of primary brain tumors in search of promising therapeutic pathways for patients.
You can read more on Dr. Bredel's advances in our new 'Bodies' Issue at the link below. Copies are also available outside the Student Media Office, Suite 130 in the Hill, next to Tech Connect.
Coverage by Karim Mikhail
📸: Justin Ryu

By Karim Mikhail The brain. An organ that holds the secret of humanity, whose enigmas continually perplex the brightest researchers. Science has laid bare the secrets of virtually every other organ. Our brain, however, remains the final frontier: a pièce de résistance in human evolution.

04/12/2022

Jordan "Jelly" Walker voices his intention to declare for the NBA Draft. Walker was named Player of the Year by Conference USA and averaged team-high 20.3 points and 4.9 per game. More details on his decision are in the link below.

Jordan “Jelly” Walker, the electrifying point guard who powered UAB to the NCAA tournament, has announced his intention to declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. The Port Washington, N.Y. native was the breakout player of the season and was named Player of the Year

04/12/2022

UAB Spring Game 2022 is in the books. Check out highlights and the final score between teams Green and Gold at the link below.

In a battle of field goals, redshirt junior, Matt Quin stole the show for the green team kicking a perfect five out of five bringing the score to 6-9 at halftime where the score was held until the fourth quarter. In four fifteen-minute quarters, the green team defeated the gold team 16-6. The Gr

04/11/2022

"I have never a day in my life felt comfortable in my body. Life is about being uncomfortable. I love my body with all its discomfort because it belongs to me. I decide how I want to be seen, how I want to be treated in this world." - Jhana Mosley.
You can read Jhana's narrative in our new 'Bodies' Issue at the link below. Copies are also available outside the Student Media Office, Suite 130 in the Hill, next to Tech Connect.
Coverage by Jhana Mosley
Illustration by Kena Cheatham

erspiration gathers on the undersides of my B-cup bra. If you feel uncomfortable reading this, imagine how I feel.

04/08/2022

A new episode of Kaleidoscope Sports Report is out now! Listen to our hosts Garrett Helmers and Katherine Kirk give you your weekly recap of Blazer sports, give some of their previews of UAB football and answer media questions.

https://soundcloud.com/uabstudentmedia/kaleidoscope-sports-s03e07 Kaleidoscope Sports Report hosts Garrett Helmers and Katherine Kirk give you your weekly recap of Blazer sports, give some of their previews of UAB football and answer media questions.

04/08/2022

Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Then check out our article on Ruffner Mountain Park to see what adventures await you. All of the details are in the link below. Copies of our new 'Bodies' magazine are also available outside the Student Media Office, Suite 130 in the Hill, next to Tech Connect.
Coverage by James Goodman
📸: James Goodman

Quarries, abandoned mine shafts, wetlands and overlooks can all be found at Ruffner Mountain. The 1,000 acre park, found east of Birmingham wedged between Roebuck and Irondale, is one of the largest urban nature reserves in the United States. It’s a terrific place to go if you want to escape all t...

04/02/2022

This week's Ducky Award winner goes to our Campus/City Writer, Karim Mikhail! Karim has most recently worked with the coverage of the 2022 USGA election back in March. You can read his most recent articles on our website. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Karim. Congrats!