Delicious Crockpot Raviolis
Posted on 19. Jun, 2013 in Features
One of the most useful utensils a college student can have in their kitchen is a crockpot. As I’ve said in a previous article, crockpots are these amazing little inventions that can give someone a delicious, home cooked meal without the person even having to be around. Getting my crockpot was the greatest decision I’ve ever made. I can put as many or as few ingredients as I want into the crockpot, leave for class or work, and have a delicious dinner waiting for me when I get home… Read More
Italian ravioli: the slow cooking method
Posted on 11. Jun, 2013 in Features
One of the most useful utensils a college student can have in their kitchen is a slow cooker. As I’ve said in a previous article, slow cookers are amazing little inventions that can give someone a delicious, home cooked meal without the person even having to be around. Getting my slow cooker was one of the greatest decisions I’ve made. I can put as many or as few ingredients as I want into the crockpot, leave for class or work, and have a delicious dinner waiting for me when I get h… Read More
Summer Series at ASC; Ritter leads off summer at the Alys
Posted on 11. Jun, 2013 in Features
Looking for something to fill up your summer vacation? Join the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center in welcoming the 2013 Summer Series. Events include concerts and a farmers market for all ages.
For more information and ticket prices, visit alysstephens.uab.edu or call 205-975-2787.
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On Saturday, June 29, ASC favorite Josh Ritter returns with the release of his new recording, The Beast in Its Tracks
Foiled Miso Salmon
Posted on 11. Jun, 2013 in Features
Alright comrades, I have a confession to make. I don’t ALWAYS eat healthy.
Today for example I indulged in a delicious bacon cheeseburger from Five Guys and Fries. But that’s okay! Because it isn’t possible to eat healthy all the time. Sometimes your body just demands fatty cheesy goodness. The goal, however, is to limit your fatty cheesy goodness to just once or twice a month and eat relatively healthy 98% of the month. Now, I know fat gets a bad reputation w… Read More
The lecture that sang itself…
Posted on 10. Jun, 2013 in Features
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American musician, poet, and social justice activist Michael Franti lectured and performed at UAB during spring term.
Michael Franti speaks to his audience about his human rights beliefs, world peace, social issues and his infamous bare feet.
Franti’s performance was free and open to the public as part of Birmingham’s 50 Years Forward program—a campaign commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement.
Although Franti is widely recognized as
Visitors from ‘far, far away’ invade city
Posted on 10. Jun, 2013 in Features
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The fifth annual Kami Con laid siege to the Birmingham Jefferson Conference Center this spring for a convention featuring different anime characters and actors.
Two thousand people had registered for this event, and almost every person was dressed in characters from some manga show or game. The first day started with Speed Friend-ing, a place to play games like Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots and meet new people. After the first hour, the big events started. Vic Mignonga, of Fu
The Da Vinci of Downtown
Posted on 10. Jun, 2013 in Features
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As businesses migrated to the new shopping centers of the suburbs, buildings were left behind to rust.
The once vibrant window displays morphed into broken glass and memories of what the neighborhood once was.
In 2007, the empty neighborhood was given a ray of hope with the opening of What’s on Second.
“We wanted to reinvent the antique shop in Birmingham,” said What’s on Second co-owner Steve Gilmer. “We deal a lot in historic Birmingham memorabilia, smalls, and
An un-Common lecture at UAB
Posted on 10. Jun, 2013 in Features
The Grammy winning rapper/actor Common visited campus as a part of UAB’s 50 Years Forward initiative this year.
The audience chanted “Fifty Years Forward,” teh theme of the Civil Right remembrance this year, led by Mayor William Bell’s Chief of Staff and UAB graduate, Chuck Faush, who introduced the rapper.
He then proceeded to freestyle about UAB. In the rap he mentioned “Nasty rasty” a reference to Rast Hall and going to the diner for dragon claws. The audienc… Read More
RAs ready to lend a hand…
Posted on 10. Jun, 2013 in Features
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Meet the new Resident Assistants for the 2013-2014 school year.
These few students will be the leaders of UAB’s resident halls and the ones who help freshman and upperclassmen with their living experience.
Aside from working to benefit residential life, RAs take this opportunity to also advance their life experiences. “I didn’t think it would be as rewarding as it has been,” said Katelin Hutchinson, who will e a second year Resident
Assistant at Blount Hall next sc
Mac ‘n Cheese: ultimate comfort food
Posted on 07. Jun, 2013 in Features
One of the things I hear my fellow college comrades complaining about is not having mom around to make her world famous “insert food here”. With universities being surrounded by so many fast food restaurants, it’s hard for one to not miss the comforts of mom’s home cooking.
I know that one dish I can’t live without is my mother’s home made macaroni and cheese. My childhood is filled with memories of that delicious cheesy goodness. I’ve been very blessed to have my… Read More