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Gymnasts defeat LSU handily, improves to 2-0 Jacob won her 2nd all-around By Marquavius Burnett Sports Editor The Alabama gymnastics team opened its 2013 home slate with a decisive 196.575-195.525 win over LSU Friday night in Coleman Coliseum in front of 13,912 fans. Alabama improved to 2-0 on the season and 2-0 in Southeastern Conference competition, while the Tigers fell to 2-1, 1-1 in the SEC. Junior Kim Jacob led the way for the Crimson Tide, winning her second all-around in a row with a 39.375.
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Alabama came out strong on the vault, scoring a 49.45, led by 9.925s from sophomore Kayla Williams and junior Diandra Milliner. Juniors Ashley Sledge and Sarah DeMeo and senior Ashley Priess all scored 9.9s on the uneven bars to pace the Tide to a 49.325. On the balance beam, Alabama scored a 49.050 behind Jacob’s 9.875. The Tide closed things out with a 48.750 on the floor exercise, where Jacob and DeMeo scored 9.9s to the lead the way for Alabama.
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ames Hood died Thursday. He helped radically change this University. Integration at The University of Alabama reached the national stage when Hood and Vivian Malone, two of the first three black students accepted at the University, arrived at Foster Auditorium to register for classes on June 11, 1963. Alabama Gov. George Wallace, grandstanding for the gathered crowd and media, stood in Foster’s doorway to block their entry. The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door captivated the national media as President John F. Kennedy federalized the Alabama National Guard to order Wallace to stand aside. Hood and Malone registered for classes later that afternoon. SEE HOOD PAGE 2
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Kim Jacob’s led the Tide with 39.375.
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Get on Board Day changed to 3 days after student input ‘Trio Edition’ starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday By Mark Blanton and Chandler Wright CW Staff This week The SOURCE will be hosting a three-day Get on Board: Trio Edition for students to seek more specific involvement opportunities on campus, after receiving input from organizations and freshmen following last semester’s event. DJ Jackson, director of organizational outreach for The SOURCE, said the changes are the result of input from students and student organizations
on campus. “This year at The SOURCE we have been evaluating the effectiveness of our initiatives in an effort to best provide resources for both students across campus, as well as student organizations,” Jackson said. “We surveyed student organization officers, as well as current university freshmen, and found that student organizations are looking to recruit students for their spring projects and initiatives, while freshmen are seeking specific involvement opportunities.” Jackson said The SOURCE hopes to provide a meaningful experience for student organizations and stu-
dents looking to be involved on campus. “By dividing the organizations into multiple days based on type, we hope to provide a more meaningful experience for both parties,” Jackson said. “The goal of fall GOBD is to exhibit all that the University has to offer, but for spring we’ve developed a more focused approach.” Emily Dowdell, director of communications for The SOURCE, said the event’s schedule is based on the survey results and is designed to provide the maximum benefit to the students and organizations involved. SEE GOBD PAGE 2
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SPORTS | 2012 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
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Alabama fans converged on the Walk of Champions in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday to commemorate the accomplishments of the 2012 National Championship football team.
Bama fans turn out en masse to celebrate Crimson Tide’s dynasty confetti rained down on the team as if they were in Miami, Fla., and Alabama head coach Nick Saban once again hoisted the crystal trophy as the team By Zac Al-Khateeb and fans celebrated Alabama’s Staff Reporter 15th national championship. The day’s activities started If it wasn’t official before, it is now. Fireworks lit the air, with a replay of the national
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championship victory over Notre Dame on the steps of Bryant-Denny Stadium, followed by a team parade that ended up at the Walk of Champions. First came the 2012 permanent team captains, seniors Barrett Jones, Chance Warmack and Damion Square,
followed by the rest of the football team. Eli Gold, who was already at the podium, heralded each position as they made their way to the front of the stadium. Saban, much as he did for the football team this year, anchored the parade. As he made his way from the Walk of Champions
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Hood’s time on campus was plagued by race riots, demonstrations and threats. According to the New York Times, 20-yearold Hood lived alone on a dorm floor occupied by federal marshals. While Malone would go on to become the University’s first black graduate, Hood withdrew in August of 1963 following repeated threats and University efforts to expel him. Sixteen days after the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door, Hood wrote a guest editorial in The Crimson White and stated that education, rather than protest, could be the answer to the
Fans, team celebrate 2012’s many victories CELEBRATION FROM PAGE 1 “I don’t know what else can be said about coach Saban that hasn’t already been said or written,” Moore said. “He is the best coach, in my opinion, in the United States. Thank God he’s on our side.” Saban was quick to divert any attention away from himself, however. Rather, in typical Saban fashion, he discussed how his team was able to come into the season with the right mindset to win the championship yet again. He talked about his team’s
virulent race relations of the day. Hood wrote that these ideas, in addition to his decision to pursue an education in a hostile environment, could alienate him from his friends as well as his enemies – but he would continue, regardless. “However, everyone has a right to his opinions and does not have to fear being harmed for standing firmly by them,” Hood wrote. “My position will make me unpopular with the masses of my people, but that has no relevance in what I believe and how I feel about the situation.” After leaving the University, Hood continued to place emphasis on his own education. The Gadsden native would go on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and a master’s degree
from Michigan State. In 1997, he graduated from the school that had first barred his entry when he obtained a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies at The University of Alabama. In 2010, Hood and Malone were honored alongside Autherine Lucy, the first black student to enroll at the University, at the dedication of the Autherine Lucy Clock Tower outside Foster Auditorium. The clock tower and plaza were constructed to memorialize the first steps the students took toward integration. “James Hood will be remembered for the courage and conviction he demonstrated as one of the first two AfricanAmerican students to enroll at The University of Alabama,” UA President Judy Bonner said in a
statement Friday. “His connection to the University continued decades later when he returned to UA to earn his doctorate in 1997. He was a valued member of The University of Alabama community and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.” Fred Horn, UA student and president of Sankofa, an AfricanAmerican Heritage organization, credits Hood with paving a way for minority students to attend the Capstone. “Only 50 years ago, minority students were not allowed at the University, and now we have a thriving campus that embraces diversity. James Hood has changed my life completely, because I would not have this college experience without
him,” Horn said. “The dreams that great leaders like James Hood had for my generation’s future were astounding. I am honored to say that I am a product of those dreams.” Hood died on Jan. 17 in his hometown of Gadsden, Ala., at the age of 70. His actions and legacy remain memorialized on campus and through his own words. “Education itself will not and cannot occur overnight,” Hood wrote in his Crimson White editorial. “It demands the tough of the toughest and the concern of the concerned. It is not a oneway affair, but a two-way street on which both parties must travel at the same rate of speed, and in pursuit of the same destination, if there is to be harmony at the traffic light.”
resiliency and maturity to handle close games against LSU and Georgia, and to finish with a resounding game against Notre Dame. Saban also discussed the legacy left by the 2012 team: the fact they were back-to-back champions. “They had a great win at LSU, come-from-behind, two-minute drive,” Saban said. “A great come-from-behind win to win the SEC Championship against Georgia, and then also to finish the way we finished in the national championship game against Notre Dame. I’ve never been prouder of any group than this group right here.” The Crimson Tide and its fans certainly had a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. The seniors
won a Southeastern Conference record 49 games, won two SEC championships, and a 4-0 record in the postseason. It was back-toback national champions, with three overall, and is returning many key players for another run in 2013. Jones, who also addressed the crowd, said what made this team different and special in its own way, even from previous national championship teams, was that it was able to reach its full potential. “We always seemed our best in critical conditions,” Jones said. “And most importantly, we finished strong.” Eventually, the crowd dispersed, heading off for an opportunity to be on the field on which
their beloved Crimson Tide had made so much history. In the aftermath of the celebration, junior running back Eddie Lacy talked about how he felt after going through his last official event as part of the football team. “This was a great experience,” Lacy said. “Being able to walk around the campus and see all
our fans that are usually in the stands, but now are a lot closer. It’s just a great feeling. “The fans, anytime they get a chance to come show their support, they’re going to come do it. No matter where, no matter when. It could have been raining today, snowing maybe. They’d still be out here.”
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Page 3 Editor | Melissa Brown newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Honor societies begin taking applications for 2013 By Adrienne Burch Assistant News Editor
Applications opened Monday, Jan. 21 to students looking to join the 14 different honor societies associated with the Coordinating Council of Honor Societies at The University of Alabama. “The Coordinating Council of Honor Societies helps to organize the selections and service activities of campuswide honorary organizations and assists in planning the Tapping on the Mound festivities,” A.J. Collins, president of CCHS, said. Each society has different requirements for acceptance that depend on a student’s
year and accomplishments. Hallie Majure Phillips, president of Blue Key, said Blue Key is an honor society for rising seniors in the top 35 percent of their class. “Blue Key Honor Society bases its eligibility for membership on all-around leadership in student life, high scholastic achievement, and service to others,” Phillips said. Blue Key has a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 and looks for students who have made significant impact through their leadership positions in student organizations. However, CCHS includes societies for underclassmen as well. Robert Pendley is
president of Lambda Sigma, a CCHS honor society for upcoming sophomores that looks for current freshman who have already made an impact on campus. “We want next year’s Lambda Sigma to be comprised of individuals who want to improve The University of Alabama and who actually have the drive, knowledge and intentions of doing so,” Pendley said. Collins said CCHS works hard to ensure the application process is fair and honest. “Each applicant is given a unique number in place of their name and CWID,” Collins said. “Each organization is required to submit a
synopsis of their selections process to us. If there are any concerns with fairness, we can address them with officers and administrators as well.” Students inducted into the individual societies will be notified in early April. Senior honorees will be honored during the Tapping on the Mound ceremony on Friday, April 5. Students interested in applying can attend a CCHS meet-and-greet, Thursday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Ferguson Center, Room 300 where students will be able to ask representatives of organizations about their respective values, processes, dues and other important information.
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Crime expert to give lecture Professor will speak about book on suicidal killers By Adrienne Burch Assistant News Editor A UA professor attempts to answer the fundamental question of whether suicide terrorists are engaged in sacrifice or suicide in his book, “The Myth of Martyrdom: What Really Drives Suicide Bombers, Rampage Shooters, and other Self-Destructive Killers,” released on Tuesday, Jan. 22 Adam Lankford, professor of criminal justice, will speak to students Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. in Room 205 of Gorgas about his new book. “The book presents unprecedented evidence that suicide terrorists are not selfless “martyrs” trying to sacrifice their lives for an ideological cause,” Lankford said. “But in reality, what makes them different from other people with strong
beliefs is that they are suicidal, in the clinical sense.” Lankford said he believes these attackers have far more in common with other people who commit murder-suicide – like rampage shooters – than they do with people who risk their lives to serve some greater good. “Are [suicide terrorists] more like the Secret Service agent who takes a bullet for the president, or the teenager who overdoses on pills due to psychological pain?” Lankford said. In his book he uses case studies of suicide bombers, airline hijackers, rampage shooters, workplace killers and others who committed suicide for similar reasons. “I provide a list of more than 130 suicide terrorists who displayed risk factors for suicide,
along with results from an indepth analysis of 81 suicide terrorists, rampage shooters, workplace shooters and school shooters who attacked in the U.S. from 1990-2010,” Lankford said. Lankford said he will discuss his book’s most exciting findings for about 20 minutes and then welcome questions from the audience. He will conclude with a book signing and time for one-on-one questions. A few weeks ago, Lankford had an op-ed published in The New York Times that received more than 300 emails from people around the country interested in his book and research. “I think people will be startled to see how our experts have fundamentally misunderstood suicide terrorists for decades,” he said.
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Most Tutwiler prejudices are insulting and ‘lazy’ A solution for football: Swipe out of the game By Beth Lindly Staff Columnist
Before I came to college, I didn’t know anything about any of the dorms – which of them were Honors, which had certain reputations – but in my first few weeks on campus, I quickly came to know a few. And a year and a half later, one prejudice I’ve never quite understood is the one so many UA students hold against those who live in Tutwiler. “Slutwiler.” “Thirteen floors of whores.” Just about any derogatory nickname you can think of for Tut has already been invented. I work in the MTLC connected to Tut, and I get the oddest reactions from people when I tell them where I work – and none of them are good. I’ve gotten everything from, “Oh, I’m sorry” to “Did you do that on purpose?” When I ask why it’s such a bad thing, however, they flounder, unable to come
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up with an adequate reason of why being in proximity of Tut is a fate worse than death. I know plenty of intelligent, ambitious girls who live in Tut; it bothers me to see them lumped in with some of my friends’ preconceived notion of the vapid, materialistic sorority girl. Having lived in Honors housing since I started school last year, I can attest to the fact that not everyone in the Honors dorms are exactly Einsteins. And certainly, those who
live in the dorm may call it any number of the names, but they aren’t attacking its residents – it’s more like being in on a joke instead of the butt of one. The community aspect of Tutwiler is something I honestly envy. Everyone knows everyone on their hall, presumably because they have community bathrooms. And while I do like my restroom privacy, I think I’d forgo that if I could actually know my neighbors. I don’t know anyone on my hall. Not one person. When we pass each other in the halls, we perform the old “precursory smile then check your phone for nothing important” song and dance. When I enter my suite after a hard day of class, it’s depressing to find all my roommates in their separate bedrooms, doing their own things. Meanwhile, in Tut, you sleep in the same room as your roommate. Again, privacy might
be an issue there, but it must be nice to actually talk to the people with whom you live. There’s even a Twitter account for Tutwiler (@ SlutwilerProbz, appropriately). Why doesn’t Ridgecrest South have a Twitter? It’s not that we don’t have “probz.” It’s that we’re lacking that community feel. So yes, maybe Tutwiler’s residents do have to deal with mold, but at least they know with whom they live, and that counts for something. It’s gotten to a point where when I hear someone rag on Tutwiler, I wonder if they just don’t have any other comedic material in their arsenal. Not only is it prejudiced, but it’s also lazy. At least share the load by making fun of all the dorms. Just stop, please. Beth Lindly is a sophomore majoring in journalism. Her column runs biweekly on Tuesdays.
POLITICS
Some gun control arguments should be discarded By Brad Erthal Staff Columnist Last week I wrote critically about media’s responses to a mass killing. That was unlikely to anger anyone because the media are an easy target. At the risk of continuing the metamorphosis of this opinion page into the gun page, it is time to turn to policy, which I hope will be more provocative. After all, anyone writing opinion pieces to be popular has missed the point. I am disappointed by the gun control debate in this country. It strikes me that there is a possibility of real reform, which makes Americans safer from gun crimes, with relatively small intrusions into anyone’s rights to gun ownership. Ideally, the people who own most of the guns would be involved in drafting legislation, since they probably know more about specific guns and ammunition than do typical gun control advocates. The NRA used to fill this role. If they still did, George H.W. Bush would not have forfeited his membership, and I would join. I am relatively centrist on this issue; although, I had the same positions and would have been considered a bit left of center a couple months ago, according to opinion polls. I strongly favor some of the
in all of its forms. Depending on which analytic philosopher you ask, and on what mood she is in, this might be a true statement, but it is unrelated to this debate. Except for the ones we use to start a race, most guns are specifically designed to kill animals. They are good at it, and to the extent that they are, they are dangerous. If they do not Brad Erthal give the wielder an advantage over people armed with hampresident’s executive orders mers (the latest comparison related to sharing data among from the far right), then the law enforcement. I also want military is wasting your money, universal background checks and you should write to your and stiff penalties for business- representatives. es that do not perform those Next, it is time people stop checks. arguing that the United States Candidly, I don’t care much has become more violent, so about the assault that they can weapons ban. I ascribe their say this not to favorite ex post convince anyrationalization one, but just to for that fact – Let me start with, “Guns make plain my Hollywood, corn don’t kill people. People kill positions before syrup, childhood people,” in all of its forms. I get to my real va c c i n a t i o n s , purpose. Eternal etc. This arguoptimist that I ment is used by am, I want to both sides, but crush four of the it is nonsense. worst arguments, in the hopes Murder and other crime rates of advancing the debate on bet- have been falling for decades, ter grounds. I have 700 words, and we are safer now than ever so I had to be selective. These before. Of course we could be are just the ones which make safer, but the sense of urgency my eye twitch. surrounding this debate is Let me start with, “Guns don’t detached from reality. kill people. People kill people,” Almost all of the arguments
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made from statistics on this issue are drivel. Comparisons between states and countries, and across time periods are difficult to conduct, since guns are durable, are carried from one state or country to another, and people often buy them in response to their perceptions about local violent and property crime rates. This does not even begin to cover more technical questions, like model specification, omitted variables and endogeneity. Murder rates might be close to accurate, but data for gun ownership are not reliable. It seems that diligent statistical work on this subject would require us to conclude only that we are highly uncertain about the relationship between gun ownership and violent crime. The worst, and therefore last, argument is that the Constitution gives you the right to carry your favorite type of firearm. This is a nice slogan, but it is not a legal reality. We get to put restrictions on which arms individuals can have, from Abrams tanks, to katanas, to high capacity clips and magazines. And don’t take my word for it. This is the opinion of former Pravda editor Antonin Scalia. Brad Erthal is a Ph.D. student in economics. His column runs on Tuesdays.
By Davis Vaughn Staff Columnist As we reminisce in the defeat of the Irish and the disappearance of Manti Te’o’s “girlfriend,” Saban has moved on, shifting focus to a new season and different team. However, one thing that will not change with a new season is the continued discussion regarding student support for the Tide. As columnist John Brinkerhoff pointed out, “It only takes one game to see the lack of dedication. … The flight of students from the stadium typically begins after Alabama gains a small lead over its opponent. By halftime, it becomes blatantly obvious that the student section is beginning to empty.” Any student who attended a home game this season, besides Texas A&M, knows this fact to be true. We have become a spoiled fan base. Leaving during the Shula-year halftimes was one thing. But now, as our fellow classmates have delivered back-to-back titles, leaving before the game clock strikes double-zeros shows a lack of appreciation for the past, present and future of Alabama football. Originally, I did not feel this was a problem I should involve myself with, as people tend have the right to enter and exit an establishment as they please. Yet, the more I thought about it and spoke with friends who were not able to receive tickets, my opinion drastically changed. Greek, independent, black or white, watching Alabama football in Bryant-Denny Stadium is not our right as students. It is a privilege and thus should be treated as one. The blame game is often played to find where the faults lie, leaving people asking questions like: Do greeks or nongreeks frequently leave earlier than the other group? Is it the same individual/groups that consistently leave early? At what point during a game do we see a “mass exodus?” All of these questions can be answered with a proposal – a proposal to reward faithful fans and penalize those who chose to turn their back and walk out of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Just as we use our ACT cards to swipe in for games, the same “action” of swiping should be required for any student leaving the game
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before the final five minutes of regulation. The logistics would be simple: the same individuals who sit at the student gates during the game with ACT card readers beside them will now have an increased task to do throughout the game. If a student is exiting, the worker should first remind them of potential penalty points for leaving the game early. This way, a conscious decision is being made by the student to either return to the game or continue on with penalty. The penalty system for leaving early should follow that of the current point model: 1-point penalty for leaving before or during halftime, 0.5 point penalty for leaving before the five-minute mark. Gameday security and UAPD can help enforce the gates to ensure the employees are not overburdened with exiting students. Currently, if you receive more than three penalty points in one home season, you are ineligible for postseason tickets as well as the next season. This should not change, as it should be an equal factor in determining future seating. Admittedly, circumstances will arise during a game in which it becomes necessary to leave early and those instances should be given merit during the already established appeal process for ticket penalties. As the Tide has won more games and championships, our expectations for the team have increased to the highest point in decades. Shouldn’t we, the student fans, bring our performance up to the level we expect from the players? It is only fair, and as Saban would say, “a part of the process.”
Davis Vaughn is a junior majoring in communication studies and political science. His column runs biweekly on Tuesdays.
CIVIL RIGHTS
We missed an opportunity to add our voice to civil rights fight on MLK Day By Maxton Thoman Staff Columnist Monday made a statement. It came and went in a unimposing manner, with no indication to its relative significance over any other day. The sun came up, the sun went down, and we all grew one day older. Quietly. And yet, Monday had a voice. It screamed of reminiscence, representing an anniversary that beckoned to be recognized and discussed. Monday was loud. And we remained silent. Monday, the nation observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a federal holiday dedicated to the celebration of the sterling legacy of service, leadership and sacrifice embodied by one of history’s
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most influential and significant change agents – 50 years after the civil rights efforts of the Birmingham, Ala., campaign. In 1963, the powder keg that was racial injustice – formed at the hands of Jim Crowe, reconstruction and Plessy v. Ferguson – erupted in the South, with civil rights leaders heading the
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charge toward complete desegregation and racial equality. Students of this very University partook in sit-ins and other nonviolent forms of protest throughout the spring of 1963. But when, in Birmingham, Ala., the movement began to pick up steam, Public Safety Commissioner Eugene “Bull” Connor retaliated with a flurry of violent tactics, from fire hoses to attack dogs. Connor’s reign of terror was widely publicized, and shock tore through the United States; images of helpless UA students being assailed entered many American living rooms and placed interest on the inequalities at hand. This movement, the riots that ensued, and the following efforts toward equality eventually led to the Civil Rights Act and the
Voting Rights Act, two of the most overdue pieces of legislation in our nation’s history. One hundred years after the end of the Civil War, equality, at least on paper, had been achieved, loudly. Fifty years later, here we sit, silent. One of the most hard fought battles in recent social history was forged 59 miles down the road from The University of Alabama. One of the most revered leaders and some of the most devoted activists in history waged war in our backyard, and in their memory, we can hardly lift a finger. On our campus, there was little to no recognition of the events that transpired 50 years prior. Not only have we ignored the past and its significance, we have also disregarded
history in the making: Monday also marked President Barack Obama’s second inauguration into the White House. What passed on Monday was a perfect storm of past and present, of where we’ve been and where we’re going. It was a chance to open lines of communication around campus, a chance to identify pressure points that falter our community, and a chance to follow in King’s continual search for universal harmony. The University, or at the very least some of the more prominent groups on campus, should have used this opportunity as a gateway to student unity and to further expand upon the dreams of King, to follow in his legacy and to continue to pursue all that he stood for in his name and
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in his honor. Instead, the only hint of recognition came from the Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream Committee through their commendable efforts to follow in the King’s footsteps and to celebrate this holiday throughout various universities in Alabama. But their efforts should not stand alone, nor should our recognition be singularly faceted. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” Monday made a statement. We didn’t make a peep. Maxton Thoman is a freshman majoring in biology. His column runs biweekly on Tuesdays.
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Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ has potential to be classic in film genre By Matt Ford Many of the upcoming movies of 2013 already look like they’re going to be record breakers, but there is one film in particular that audiences are anticipating more than any other. Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire and Joel Edgerton is set to be a blockbuster summer movie for 2013 and possibly a new addition to the greats of filmmaking lore. I have been excited for the film ever since I heard its first announcement, considering F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel of the same name is my favorite book. But even for those who do not care for time period films or novel adaptations, “The Great Gatsby” will offer an entertainment factor that cannot be denied. The trailer has over eight million views on YouTube and counting. The movie, which will be
available to watch in 3-D, was originally set to premiere Dec. 25, 2012, but Warner Bros. moved the release date to May 10, 2013, because of production schedule conflicts. I cannot help but wonder if Tom Hooper’s “Les Misérables” Christmas Day release helped to influence the later premiere for Luhrmann’s film. “The Great Gatsby” has been adapted for the silver screen before. Jack Clayton’s 1974 film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow is the most well known adaptation, but it has become outdated in cinematic standards. Luhrmann’s remake has the technological capabilities to accurately portray the extravagant glamour of the roaring twenties and to depict the universal themes that the novel so masterfully conveys. DiCaprio stars as Jay Gatsby, a casting decision I applaud. DiCaprio is the type of powerhouse actor who can perfectly pull off a role as iconic
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and demanding as Gatsby and contribute his own style to the character. Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan is another excellent fit, and she has proven her dedication to portraying Buchanan as accurately as possible. She has said in interviews that she researched documents from the 1920s about Zelda Fitzgerald, F. Scott’s wife, who inspired the character of Buchanan. From what we can see so far, Mulligan succeeds in representing Buchanan’s whimsical, wanting nature. Tobey Maguire plays Nick
Carraway, the narrator of the story. I inherently wasn’t thrilled when I learned that he had been cast, but the more I see of the movie the more I think that Maguire may give a decent portrayal of Carraway. Of course, I’m hoping that I’m wrong in my initial disappointment and that Maguire will deliver a stunning performance. “The Great Gatsby” has also drawn attention as the last movie Leonardo DiCaprio will act in for an indefinite amount of time. The actor recently announced he is taking a hiatus from his career, and has not said when he plans to continue it, if at all. Simply put, Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” is expected to be a huge success. My own personal hope is that it will bring new life to Fitzgerald’s classic novel and inspire moviegoers to read the original masterpiece. If there is any film audiences should definitely go see this year, it’s “The Great Gatsby.”
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Stealing men’s fashion ideas for women’s wardrobes creates edgy, comfortable outfits By Abbey Crain With books purchased and spring break plans budgeted, students may not be prepared to spend a fortune on new clothes. One fun and easy way to spruce up your wardrobe without spending money is stealing— from your boyfriend. Boyfriend jeans are nothing new, and we all have seen plenty of shacker shirts speckling the quad on a quiet Friday morning, but what about the rest of their clothes? Menswear is one trend
that has never gone out of style. Both edgy and comfortable, sartorial sabotage (of your man’s closet) can be seen as statementmaking and functional. When it comes to shirts, your man’s classic white button-down is a must. Not only does the oversized fit look great paired with dark skinny jeans, but the thicker material and more structured collar makes for an edgier, more put-together look. Trade his frocket T-shirt in for his beloved V-neck to pair with your favorite printed
pants. Tucking in the front half, the mullet-tuck, lets you retain your feminine shape. Plus, his looser fitting neckline allows your bare chest to highlight your favorite collection of layered necklaces. Pants may seem a bit more intimidating and harder to pull off, the barely-any-looser, copout boyfriend jeans that can be purchased from stores do not count. Assuming your boyfriend isn’t 2 feet taller than you (if so, you’re out of luck and should stick with the store-bought
counterparts) snag his slim-cut jeans he never wears and belt them with your favorite black belt. Roll up the hem a few times, slip on your Converse and you’ve nailed it. For a night out, pair them with your feminine heels: fashion irony at its best. Try for tighter fitting shirts to balance out the loose proportions on bottom. As for accessories, oversized and overstated is a popular trend, and one that can be easily matched by borrowing from your man. His belts offer an
industrial, modern touch that can be paired with any of your pants. His tucked-in buttondown would look great next to his belt and your favorite skinnies. Just make sure he won’t mind if you return it with an extra manmade hole. With women’s watches often mirroring the large-faced men’s counterpart, it would be no surprise if his went missing. An oversized watch would look great next to your vast array of bangles. Try mixing it with different sizes and proportions,
like your dainty gold cross bracelet and your thin leather wrap-around bracelet. If this Valentine’s Day will most likely be spent moping with lady friends or the same as any other Thursday, do not fret. I’m sure your man friends will be more than happy to let you borrow their threads, probably in hopes of a future date in return. Your dad would also be a viable option when looking to sport menswear. You may even find his favorite 1980s duds in the back of his closet. Vintage.
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UA organist’s concert to create ‘domino effect’ of art By Lauren Carlton Contributing Writer
“Iris and Poppy,â€? “Augenmusikâ€? and “The Cross of Faith.â€? Each piece of art is different and the • What: The music will consequently reflect this difference. Freese Collection The concert will consist of Freese at the organ playing Collaboration these new works, along with • Where: Concert Hall in other pieces, while dancers from ARDT perform on the Moody Music Building stage of Moody Music Building’s • When: Wednesday, Jan Concert Hall. Cornelius Carter, Sarah Barry and Rita Snyder 23. - Friday, Jan 25 at are the choreographers. “Working with the danc7:30 p.m. ers has been wonderful,â€? Freese said. are inspired by three different In order to promote cyclical pieces of Alabama-based art- artistic inspiration, Creative ist, Nall’s art that Freese owns: Campus will be presenting
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Faythe Freese, professor of organ at The University of Alabama, will be presenting three interdisciplinary concerts starting Wednesday, Jan. 23 through Jan. 25. The concert is a collaboration with Creative Campus and members of the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre and is based on art by the artist Nall. Freese had three pieces commissioned by her friend, composer and organist, Pamela Decker, professor of organ and music theory at the University of Arizona. The organ solos
audience members with pieces of paper and drawing utensils during the concerts. Audience members will be encouraged to draw what they hear, see or feel. Creative Campus will then take all of the audience art and transform them into large collages. “It’s a domino effect,� Freese said. “Art inspired music which then inspired dance which then together will inspire more art.� Creative Campus intern Kristen Tcherneshoff is a junior majoring in studio art with minors in art history, religious studies and Italian. She, along with other Creative Campus interns, has been involved in
making this concert a reality since last spring. “She came to us, presented to our body of interns what she was doing, and asked if we could brainstorm on ways to partner with her,� Tcherneshoff said. “Our group of interns worked hard together thinking of what we could do for this project and we also worked a lot with Dr. Freese, finding ideas. She was gracious enough to allow us into her home one night for a potluck dinner where we were able to discuss the project and actually hear her perform the piece for us.� This concert, while a celebration of interdisciplinary art, is
also being held as a part of the 25th anniversary of Moody’s Holtkamp organ. This 86-rank, 65-stop organ has been a part of the school of music since 1988. “It’s a world class instrument,� Freese said. “We are lucky to have it here.� Three identical performances will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23 through Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall in Moody Music Building. Ticket prices range between $12 and $18. There will be a reception held Wednesday night. Tickets for the combined event are $30. Tickets can be purchased at uamusic.tix.com.
Creative Campus-led club helps artists promote, sell works By Amanda Gold Contributing Writer Creative Co-op offers student artists an outlet for them to promote and sell their creations, as well as purchase the creative works of other students. Creative Co-op, formed in September 2012, is an organization that seeks to acclimate student artists with a marketplace and help them develop an understanding of what it takes to promote and sell their products. It is an independent student organization that operates under Creative Campus and is currently under the administration of seven Creative Campus interns.
majoring in international studies and Spanish, said. “In the It’s not just about providing affordable student art to UA’s campus, it’s first semester we had a very about connecting artists with the marketing world and allowing our peers successful Christmas sale to appreciate our work. where we sold around $200 worth of merchandise. We plan — Ally Mabry on having the sale again.� Past events have also Ally Mabry, a junior major- appreciate our work,� Mabry, included the Fall Art Stroll, ing in digital media and print- president of Creative Co-op, which was set up in collaboration with Creative Campus making, played a key role in said. the development of the orgaThe organization has been and SGA, where students disnization along with a team of well received by members of played their creations in the Creative Campus interns who the UA community. Charlie Ferguson Center Promenade were excited about the idea of Bice, secretary of Creative and promoted their works to an organization that supports Co-op, said the club’s first potential buyers. The club has the talents of young artists. semester was met with a lot of also hosted a guest speaker “It’s not just about providing support, providing the organi- that educated the students on affordable student art to UA’s zation with a solid foundation important aspects of customer relations and effective pricing campus, it’s about connect- for success. ing artists with the marketing “The club started out and packaging of artwork. The club has many events world and allowing our peers to strong,� Bice, a senior
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First Year Council, Association of Residential Communities propose ‘UNITY Rave’ event By Margaret Wilbourne Contributing Writer A sponsor interest meeting to promote a “UNITY Rave� is being held on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in Lloyd Hall, Room 38. The event has been proposed by the Association of Residential Communities and the First Year Council as a way to unify the University’s diverse campus. “We as freshman leaders on campus recognize the divisions between ethnicity, gender, and student groups, greek and non-greek,� said freshman and member of First Year Council Derion Lipford. “The ARC and FYC are making an effort to bring unity within the Capstone between students to bridge the gaps present.�
The campus-based ARC and FYC are looking for sponsors to fund the Rave. Any on-campus organizations, including sororities and fraternities, are encouraged to support the project. Donor levels range from Bronze at $350 to Crimson at $2,000. In exchange for their generosity, supporter’s names will be featured on the event’s flyers and T-shirts, listed by their donation level. Contributions will help cover artist and venue booking and organizational costs. “If enough financial support is gathered, a real A-list artist can be expected� Aaron Cosey, a freshman member of the Association of Residential Communities, said. While no names can be
released of the prospective performers, Cosey hinted at the musical expectations of the rave. “The difference between this rave and others will be like day and night,� he said. Projected dates for the event lie in April, allowing the event to mark the two-year anniversary of the April 27, 2011 tornados. Twenty percent of the night’s proceeds will go toward the Tuscaloosa Tornado Relief fund. Admission is planned at $5 for a wristband, and the anticipated location is Foster Auditorium. Any questions about the proposal meeting or the event can be forwarded to Derion Lipford at dblipford@crimson.ua.edu, or to Aaron Cosey at acosey@crimson.ua.edu.
planned for the upcoming semester, which serve to expose student artists to a variety of learning opportunities. “Our plans for this semester include two guest speaker events, an art show and sale in the New College Gallery in February, and we will be working with DIY UA to put on a DIY Book Arts workshop,� Mabry said. “In between our four main events this semester, we are planning to have sales in the Ferguson Center much like our 2012 Creative Co-op Christmas Sale.� Creative Co-op is open to students from all fields of study who have an interest in promoting their individual creations. Students do not have to
Get On Board Day to plug students in GOBD FROM PAGE 1 “This semester’s Get on Board Day schedule was based on feedback from current freshman and student organization leaders,� Dowdell said. “We scheduled the event for this week so that students would have the chance to get back in the swing of things and really be able to target specific involvement opportunities that interest them.� Anna Turkett, president of Alabama Environmental Council, said ECo chooses to be involved with Get on Board Day every year because of the opportunities
to meet interested students and potential members. “We chose to get involved because it’s one of the best opportunities for people to join groups on campus,� Turkett said. “It’s a huge group of people who are all interested in various groups and we wanted to make sure to be a part of it. It’s one of the only large scale opportunities for recruitment, outside of tabling in the Ferg. And being the only environmental stewardship and action group on campus, we know that people will be seeking us out.� Although ECo is involved with Get on Board Day this semester, Turkett said the new schedule may inhibit certain students from seeing all potential
be majoring in art. In fact, the club’s Facebook page states they use the word “artists� as an umbrella term that includes everyone from painters to knitters to poets, so it is not limited to one specific type of art. To become a member, students can visit their website and fill out an online application. Once students have paid the $5 membership fee, they can begin uploading their works to the website. For student artists looking to get involved with Creative Co-op, they can reach the organization by email at CreativeCoop.UA@gmail.com, visit their website at creativecoopua.com, or “Like� their page on Facebook.
student groups. “I think it will have a different turnout because of the three-day nature of the event,� she said. “Although it could be helpful for some people who have class during one of the days, there are different categories each day, so one could still miss the group they were seeking. It is also possible that people may not know which category a certain group would be in and may not be able to find it, but I understand that The SOURCE is always looking for more ways to help students get involved at our own convenience.� The schedule for Get on Board: Trio Edition can be found online at thesource. ua.edu/gobd.
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Running diary of NFC Championship Game from a San Francisco 49ers fan By Billy Whyte It took only five minutes into the NFC Championship Game for me to realize how hard it is to watch Julio Jones play against you. I had told my dad minutes before entering the Georgia Dome how weird it would be seeing Jones on the opposing team, but I didn’t realize until his first touchdown how much I would really miss having him on my side. It was the beginning of an excruciating start for my beloved San Francisco 49ers, as the Falcons took an early 10-0 lead. The Falcons fans were in full force at this point, including these five Falcons fans in front of us who had customized Falcons jerseys with the word “Spooooon” on it, while waving spoon-shaped cardboard that was wrapped in aluminum foil. It was all in honor of Falcons linebacker Sean Witherspoon, and every time there was a big play the five men would yell
“Spooooon!” After the third time hearing it, I made a mental note to throw my remaining popcorn at them later in the game. I began to lose my hearing in the deafeningly loud dome when Julio Jones made an insane catch in the back of the end zone to put the Falcons up 17-0. I couldn’t even believe he caught it until I saw the replay of him dragging his feet in bounds. “Julio Jones used to make catches like that for us,” I said to my dad, and began reminiscing all of his great moments at Alabama. The 49ers finally showed up in the second quarter and by halftime the lead was cut to 24-14. At this point my former idol Julio Jones already had two touchdowns and appeared to be on pace for what seemed like 600 yards. I started coming up with poems in my head in some desperate attempt at getting him back on my side.
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The raucous stadium had been silenced for the first time all day and for once I didn’t even miss Julio.
“Julio o’ Julio, how I miss thee Julio. Please come back to me, and stop killing the 49ers’ D.” The 49ers opened the half in dominant form, scoring a touchdown and intercepting Matt Ryan on the next drive. Just as it looked like we were about to tie it, our horrible kicker David Akers missed a 38-yard field goal. Immediately chants of ‘Spooooon!’ began again in front of us. I angrily began reaching for popcorn to throw at them, but to my dismay had none left. My anger over the missed field goal grew into terror as the Falcons easily drove down to our side of the field, but thankfully Matt Ryan botched a snap and the 49ers
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I remember Georgia’s final drive of the SEC Championship game being one of the most nerve-racking moments of my life, but I can’t imagine it being as stressful as Atlanta’s drive with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. Inch by inch, minute by minute, Matt Ryan led the Falcons down to our 16-yard line. With only 1:20 left in the game, I began to ask my dad if he would help me deal with my future alcohol problem. Then it all came down to one play: fourth down and four to go from our 10-yard line. I began praying to whatever god would listen and clutched the seat in front of me with the intensity of someone holding on to the side of a cliff. All I could think was “Please don’t let Julio catch this,” as I really would have cried for weeks. And then I started asking the big questions in life, like “is this really worth it?” Was it really worth all the stress, anger and frustration
of cheering for a sports team when there is a small chance of a happy ending? Luckily for me on that day, the football gods answered my prayers and Matt Ryan’s pass to wide receiver Roddy White was broken up by the defense. The 49ers were heading to the Super Bowl for the first time since I was 2 years old, and I was there to see it. I cheered. I screamed. I cried tears of joy. I even yelled “stick a fork in it spoons” to the idiots in front of me as it seemed clever at the time. All the stress, frustration and anxiety had been turned into pure jubilation and it didn’t seem life could be any better than that moment right then. Sports may be painful, cruel and at times downright depressing. But there are few things in life that can generate the range of emotions that sports can when your team wins. And the 49ers are one more win away from a happy ending.
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Guarachi, Macfarlane enter season ranked No. 2 By Alexis Paine Staff Reporter University of Alabama senior Alexa Guarachi, along with partner Mary Anne Macfarlane, will enter their spring season ranked No. 2 in doubles for NCAA tennis. Guarachi is familiar with this title. It is the second time in her four years at the Capstone she and her partner have been
ranked as the No. 2 doubles pair in the nation entering a season. The first time came during Guarachi’s freshman year in 2010. She joined up with then partner Courtney McLane, and the two made it to the NCAA Championship round of 16 before being defeated by a pair from Stanford. This will be the first spring season Guarachi and Macfarlane have teamed up
to play doubles together. The partnership with Macfarlane, a junior, is different than the one Guarachi shared with McLane in 2010. While McLane’s strengths were at the serve and at the net, Guarachi said, Macfarlane is steadier from the base line and is better able to set her partner up at the net. “Overall, [Macfarlane] is more consistent than Courtney,� Guarachi said. “I feel like we’ll have more consistent results.� Head coach Jenny Mainz said she has seen Guarachi improve
tremendously since the 2010 season. Mainz spoke of the maturity Guarachi has gained and her ability to find her stride over the past three years. Guarachi and Macfarlane’s chemistry as partners leads her to expect a lot from them this season, Mainz said. The two balance and learn from each other and their skills have allowed them to be front runners not only on the team and in the Southeastern Conference but on the national level as well. “Alexa’s playing as well as I’ve ever seen her play,� Mainz
said. “Mary Anne has played at the top of our line-up as a freshman and as a sophomore. They’re both leaders. They’re great players. We’re as good as anyone in the country with the two of them.� Macfarlane said her friendship with Guarachi has helped the dynamic of the partnership. The senior’s level head and intensity are two qualities Mcfarlane said have helped her and her doubles partners achieve a high ranking. “She’s tough at the baseline and at the net, which can be
intimidating,� Guarachi said. “We just have to go out hard against our opponents and we can be really successful.� While Guarachi said she has no doubt she and Macfarlane have the ability to beat any pair they go up against, she is taking the season one match at a time in hopes of ending the season as well as the pair is going into it. “In the beginning it’s cool to be ranked like that,� Guarachi said. “But obviously it’s better to finish the year like that so we’ve got to keep it up.�
National Champiomship Coach Calipari praises Tide’s guards Hats In! MEN’S BASKETBALL
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The Alabama men’s basketball team welcomes the Kentucky Wildcats to Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The Crimson Tide (11-6, 3-1 SEC) will look to claim its fourth straight Southeastern Conference victory over the young Wildcats (12-5, 3-1). Alabama head coach Anthony Grant praised Kentucky from what he witnessed in his scouting report. “I’m very impressed with their length, athleticism, speed and quickness,� Grant said. “Defensively, they’re an extremely diverse team. They’re very talented in terms of their ability to create steals, to block shots and to get into passing lanes.� Kentucky head coach John Calipari had praise of his own for the Crimson Tide. He said defending the Tide’s talented
backcourt will be a challenge for the Wildcats on Tuesday. “Their guard play is as good as anybody in the country right now,� Calipari said. “Both guys are scoring the ball. [Trevor] Releford’s really scoring the ball as of late, and Trevor [Lacey] can shoot it with anybody. They still have [Andrew] Steele. Their guard play is why they’re 3-1 in our league.� Sophomore guard Trevor Lacey has been on fire from behind the 3-point line. He currently leads the SEC in 3-point field goal percentage with 45.5 percent (35-77) for the season. Alabama’s backcourt success has risen because of the lack of size on the Tide’s roster. However, senior guard Andrew Steele said smaller line-ups benefit his team’s ability in transition. “I think it kind of gives us an advantage in terms of how we want to play up tempo. We like to press a lot,� Steele said. “I think
on offense, it spaces the court for us, and plays to our advantage with our quickness and the skill level that we have.� Kentucky possesses several weapons of its own, and most of them are only freshmen. Guard Archie Goodwin is averaging 15 points per game, while forward Alex Poythress is averaging 13.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. But the star of the Wildcats is center Nerlens Noel. Noel was named the SEC Freshman of the Week and is averaging 10.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for Calipari. Grant compared Noel to last year’s Naismith Award winner and No. 1 draft pick Anthony Davis. “They’re very similar,� Grant said. “I think that when you look at the numbers he’s getting about four blocks a game, in SEC play about five [blocks]. But what’s really impressive is his steals. He’s almost averaging three
steals a game on the season. He’s got great length, great hands and very good quickness for a guy his size. The way he impacts the game is really impressive.� Kentucky is the defending national champion, but Grant said he isn’t getting worked up over the Wildcats’ visit to Tuscaloosa. “I get excited about every game. Every game, to me, that we play is the biggest game on our schedule,� Grant said. “That doesn’t take anything away from Kentucky. That doesn’t take anything away from Texas A&M or anybody else that we play. “We’re certainly proud to be a member of the SEC, proud of them being able to win a national championship. But right now, for us, we’re competitors. Our mindset is we’re going out to prepare the best we can to go win a game.� The game will begin at 8 p.m. CT and will be televised on ESPN.