Campus Life

By Brianna Davis

For most, getting ready for college is an exciting experience. Students begin to count down the days until they can leave the nest and discover them selves. But for one student, Verdell Davis, getting away isn’t at the top of his list.

Verdell’s home caught fire on August 1^st. For that entire month, he and his family lived in hotels while scavenging up all they could save from the damage, which was not much. They made do with what they could.

Verdell started school at the end of August and by this time he was definitely in a rush to leave home. Living in a medium room with his family of five and having to share a room with his two sisters was reason enough for Verdell to branch away from his family.

So he found his refuge at UAB’s campus. Verdell attends classes from about nine to four every day. Afterwards, he either hangs out with his friends, study, or go work out at the gym. The most peaceful place for Verdell though is the Greens.

Located between 7^th street and University Boulevard, the Greens provide students with an open atmosphere of serenity. The grass is really green and spacious for everyone to enjoy.

And although, home isn’t how it use to be; things have began to settle down with Verdell and his family. It’s never easy starting over.