Crimson reporter Emily Williams gives a personal account of her day in downtown Birmingham exploring little-known places. Venturing into downtown Birmingham for the first time, I found myself lost. Being from a small town in Mississippi, I am accustomed to a downtown composed of one street - Main Street.
Twelve nutrition majors gave several hours of their time on Friday and Saturday to prepare and taste 30 semi-finalist recipes submitted to Taste of the South magazine's Ultimate Krispy Kreme Recipe Contest. The contest was a joint effort between Taste of the South and Krispy Kreme.
Many college students and young professionals have a certain idea of classical music. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is aiming to turn that idea upside down. "I think the impression that some people get about classical music is that it is tame, sweet and benign," Kevin Kozak, music faculty at Samford and member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, said.
With mid-terms just behind us and the weight of approaching final exams on the shoulders of most students on campus, it's important to learn how to manage anxiety in order to perform well in stressful times. While more traditional means of clearing one's mind like exercise, music or even just a quick power nap are popular with some students on campus, one form of stress release has gone unrecognized by many.
The Miss Samford Pageant is this Friday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Wright Center. Here is a look at the contestants.