Leaving London: Lilly Kate Hollis’ story
A little over a year ago, in March 2020, Samford University’s international travel advisory committee called the students of the Daniel House informing them the program was being cancelled due …
Leaving London: Elizabeth Pridgeon’s story
A little over a year ago, in March 2020, Samford University’s international travel advisory committee called the students of the Daniel House informing them the program was being cancelled due …
Leaving London: Introduction and Mary Virginia Stabler’s Story
A little over a year ago, Samford University’s international travel advisory committee called the students of the Daniel House to cancel the program due to the impending coronavirus. Director of …
How to succeed with virtual internships
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted in-person activities to a virtual format, including internships. Internships are a vital part of a young adult’s college career because they provide first-hand experience of …
Q&A with Sarah McFarland, Alpha Omicron Pi’s President
Samford University is home to six panhellenic sororities, one of which is Alpha Omicron Pi. The sorority is lead by an executive council that strives to make the chapter the absolute best it can be. Sarah McFarland, a junior accounting major from St. Louis, Missouri, has been the chapter president of Samford's AOII for the past few months. Although McFarland enjoys binging shows on Netflix, hanging out with friends and eating far too many scoops of Edgewood Creamery icecream most of her time is spent serving with and for her fellow sisters. I got the chance to sit down her McFarland and ask her about her experience serving in such a crucial role and being a full time student.
Q&A with Ashley Steiner of Ashley Ink & Paperie
Meet Ashley Steiner, a junior at Samford University in Birmingham by way of Overland Park, Kansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas and Milton, Georgia. Steiner is a business major and actively puts her …
“Coffee-coffee-coffee, is a saying. It’s a funny, desperate cry for caffeine.”
Here in Birmingham, coffee seems to run through the city's veins like it runs through the fictional veins of Lorelai Gilmore. If you're looking for a place to study, catch up with a friend, or fuel your day, we've got you covered. Here are five unique coffee shops in Birmingham, AL.
1. seeds coffee company, 174 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
Seeds is has an industrial-rustic chic and laid-back atmosphere that's always buzzing with studious college students and twenty-somethings.
Three Inexpensive Nights Out In Birmingham
You deserve a night out. If you are a college student like me, you are probably juggling six or more classes, an internship for academic credit and a paid full-time job just to pay your rent. Because of all these things, you have the right to treat yourself every once and a while. The issue often tends to be that, though you may want a night out, you cannot afford to spend a lot of money. That is where I come in. Having lived in the city of Birmingham my whole life, I knew quite a few spots that can help you save a few bucks while enjoying what the city has to offer. Here is a short list of three different locations in Birmingham on the cheap. You can find directions to each location by clicking on the venue name in the list.
Interview with an Adventurous Storyteller Harrison Tarabella
Interview with local Birmingham artist, Harrison Tarabella. Gain insight from where his passion comes from and what his future looks like. Tarabella shares tips and tricks on best photography and videography practices.
The dreams of the homecoming queen
Homecoming Queen Rachel Gregory with young girl. After four years at Samford University, Rachel Gregory will graduate with more than just memories – she’ll graduate with a crown. Crowned homecoming …