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Services offer alternatives to piracy By Kris Mitchell Contributing Writer This month, Wikipedia shut down its English website to protest the congressional SOPA and PIPA bills. Google censored its own logo in order to inform the public on what they believe is a threat to an open web. Thousands of other websites, including the popular social news website Reddit, also blacked out for a day. The next day, SOPA and PIPA protesters were celebrating a victory. It seemed that the entertainment industry had lost the battle, until the FBI shut down the file sharing website Megaupload and its sister website Megavideo, which hosted video content that was often copyrighted. Students are now looking for other alternatives to view their favorite TV shows and movies.
“I use Netflix because I don’t have the money to buy movies that I might not like later.” — Joshua Childers
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Minimester to begin soon SGA’s Spring 2 initiative allows for additional credits By Katherine Martin and Jessica Ruffin The Crimson White
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In addition to Netflix and Hulu, there are many other legal online streaming websites. Amazon hosts 6,000 movies and TV shows online, but after a free trial, it is $79 annually and students receive a $39 discount. Apple’s iTunes boasts thousands of titles available for rent or for purchase with no subscription needed. Netflix offers more than 6,000 movie and TV show titles. “I signed the petition against SOPA back in November,” said Codara Cochran, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film. “It’s a gateway drug toward censorship of the Internet.” Some students use paid subscription services because of the convenience and selection. “I use Netflix because I don’t have the money to buy movies that I might not like later,” said Joshua Childers, a senior majoring in advertising. For $7.99 a month, Netflix allows users to browse from a large variety of movie and TV titles online and users can find more titles by mail. “Netflix has a better variety than basic cable,” said Jebrell Long, a junior majoring in marketing.
“The SGA started this initiative to enrich students’ academic experience and assist them in their registration process.”
The Student Government Association’s Spring 2 initiative gives students the opportunity to take specific courses during a 10-week period this spring semester. “The SGA started this initiative to enrich students’ academic
— Dorothy Griffith, SGA director of communications experience and assist them in their registration process,” said Dorothy Griffith, SGA director of communications. Many core classes, like EN 101, Math 100 and HY 101 are available
and count for full academic credit, Griffith said. Classes begin on Feb. 13, and students can register until Feb. 17.
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Bryan Adams to play Obama: College too expensive acoustic show tonight By Taylor Holland News Editor newsdesk@cw.ua.edu One of the most daunting challenges high school students face when they graduate can be the cost of college, President Barack Obama said Tuesday during his State of the Union Address. “At a time when Americans owe more in tuition debt than credit card debt, this Congress needs to stop the interest rates on students loans from doubling in July,” Obama said. “Extend the tuition tax credit we started that saves middleclass families thousands of dollars. And give more young people the chance to earn their way through college by doubling the number of work-study jobs in the next five years.” Obama said states also need
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Although some college students may not know Bryan Adams by name, their faces usually light up with recognition when they realize he sings “Summer of ’69.” Often, Adams’ “Summer of ‘69” and a number of other hit songs can be heard on weekends at any one of the bars or fraternity house band parties near the University of Alabama’s campus. “Hey, a good party song never goes away,” Adams said when told his music is still popular today among college students. “I didn’t realize we’d written any at the time, but it’s time that is the ultimate decider on things like music. I’m grateful.” Adams will play an acoustic show called Bare Bones tonight at 8 p.m. in downtown Tuscaloosa at the Bama
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to do their part by making higher education a higher priority on their budgets. Colleges and universities have to do their part as well, he said, by working to keep costs down. “Some schools redesign courses to help students finish more quickly,” Obama said. “Some use better technology. The point is, it’s possible. So let me put colleges and universities on notice: If you can’t stop tuition from going up, the funding you get from taxpayers will go down. “Higher education can’t be a luxury – it’s an economic imperative that every family in America should be able to afford.” In the speech, the third State of the Union of his presidency, Obama focused on the nation’s
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Theatre. The show, originally scheduled for October, was rescheduled when Adams became ill and had to cancel the tour, said Sandra Wolfe, executive director of the Bama Theatre. “I think it’s going to be a great show,” Wolfe said. “We love having top quality musicians playing at the theatre.” Adams said the show has been bringing him to different types of venues. “It’s just me and a guitar and as a result, I’m seeing the country and playing it in a totally different way to how I may have in the past,” he said. Adams told the Syracuse News Times, “It’s a way of reintroducing the music to everybody and to myself. Originally the idea was to go out for a summer and just goof off and do this. I invited Gary to come play piano with me on a bunch of songs. And a few years later, we’re still
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and economic improvement to working families in Alabama. CollegeFirst trains college and graduate students to help implement a Pre-AP Summer Advanced Placement Institute for high school students in Birmingham, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa. Regional coordinators will receive a monthly living stipend totaling $12,100 for the year, comprehensive health insurance, a $5,000 educational award for graduate studies or student loans, assistance in locating housing and mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.
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Undergrad accountancy program ranked 20th in nation In Public Accounting Report’s most recent annual professors’ survey, the undergraduate accountancy program at the Culverhouse School of Accountancy was ranked as the 20th best program in the country, three positions from its rank of 23rd in both 2010 and 2009. More than 1,000
schools in the United States offer accounting programs and around 500 of those, including Culverhouse, are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or AACSB International. The graduate accountancy program was ranked 24th.
Student Affairs Expo to offer opportunities for campus involvement The University of Alabama Student Affairs Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Ferguson Center, second floor, will feature information about how students can get involved on campus by participating in events, volunteering, getting a campus job and more. Students will have a chance to learn about more than 20 departments in the division, including University Recreation, the Ferguson
Center Student Union, Housing and Residential Communities and others. Students who attend the Expo can complete a passport by visiting at least ten departments to be eligible for prizes including a $500 scholarship. Registration is not required for the event, but students should check in at the Student Affairs table near the Ferguson Center information desk to receive their passports anytime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Romneyʼs tax data illustrates debate over fair rates TAMPA, Fla. – Mitt Romney reported owing $6.2 million in federal taxes on $42.5 million in income over the last two years, according to documents the Republican presidential contender’s campaign released Tuesday that play into the emerging debate over fairness in the tax code. There were no major surprises in more than 500 pages of documents released under pressure after Romney’s defeat in Saturday’s South Carolina primary, where his lack of clarity about his taxes bothered voters. Although Romney hasn’t filed his 2011 tax returns yet, the campaign estimated that the former Massachusetts governor made an estimated $20.9 million last year and said he expected to pay $3.2 million in taxes, a 15.4 percent rate. The documents also showed that Romney had offshore accounts
in the Cayman Islands, and his blind trust had maintained a Swiss bank account until 2010. It has long been known that Romney is wealthy, with an estimated net worth of $190 million to $250 million. What’s likely to raise questions, should he capture the Republican nomination, is the lower tax rate he pays since most of his income is derived from past investments rather than ordinary wages? Romney’s tax returns contrast with those of his chief rival, Newt Gingrich, who reported income of about $3.16 million in his 2010 federal tax form, filed jointly with his wife, Callista. After deductions, the Gingrich family had an effective tax rate of 31.6 percent. President Barack Obama, who was expected to use his State of the Union address Tuesday night to hammer away at the theme of fairness
in the tax code, paid taxes at a 26 percent rate, according to his 2010 return. By contrast, Mitt and Ann Romney, who reported income above $21.6 million in 2010, paid about $3 million in taxes and donated about $2.9 million. But because almost all their income came from past investments and was taxed as capital gains, the Romney family had an effective 2010 rate of taxation of about 13.9 percent. “The numbers were all bigger than I was led to believe . . . but the return looks like what you’d expect,” said Roberton Williams, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan research center run by the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution. “On the other hand, his income from working still seems pretty big, from speaker’s fees and other things” claimed on selfemployment tax forms.
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When it comes to user preferences, trends focus on variety and price. For some people, illegally downloading a movie online is a cost-saving measure. “It’s just convenient that I can download movies and shows for free,” said Min Park, a junior majoring in accounting. Most students are pragmatic about online piracy. They acknowledge that it exists, but say SOPA is the wrong way to combat the problem. “I am against SOPA because I watch online videos which use copyrighted content,” said Chad Kilpatrick, a junior majoring in management information science.
“The ‘minimester’ is a great way for students to pick up additional credit hours and is especially convenient because many classes are taken online around the students’ schedules,” said Clay Armentrout, VP of academic affairs. “The minimester ends at the same time as the regular semester – it’s just shorter.” Spring 2 also helps those who have had to drop a class return to fulltime status. “We have received a lot
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of positive feedback about the program and are excited to help students in this way,” Griffith said. Sarah Mustion, a junior majoring in public relations, took advantage of the Spring 2 option. “I think it’s a great opportunity for students to catch up on credits during the semester,” Mustion said. “I really like being able to earn credits in just a few weeks and hope they will continue to implement the system.” In order to register, log into myBama and click on the Spring 2 logo, which will lead to course listings.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
UA hosts information session for undergraduate research By Kyle Borland Contributing Writer
CW | John Michael Simpson Above: Get On Board day was held in the ballroom of the Ferguson Center where students can help ďŹ nd a way to get invovled on campus. CW | Megan Smith Left: Get on Board day allowed students to get involved in certain campus activities and groups such as the Crimson Tide Ballroom Dancers and Alpha Delta Chi sorority. Bottom left: Crimson Tide Ballroom dancers (from left to right) Jimmy Kunz and club President Evan Blitzer practice at Get on Board day. Below: Crimson Tide Ballroom dancers Brad Adams and Ainsley Stewart practice at Get on Board day.
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To increase undergraduate participation in research, the Honors College Assembly and the College of Arts and Sciences will host one of six Undergraduate Research Seminars on Monday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. in Lloyd Hall, Room 328. The seminar will be an information session on the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference. It will have the following speakers: Lauren Wilson, associate director of the Office of Sponsored Programs; Millie Jackson, UA Libraries; and award winners from the 2011 conference, including Emily Jones, Isabela Morales and Jessica Duke. The Undergraduate Research Seminars are a series of six semi-
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nars with the goal of increasing awareness and overall participation in undergraduate research. The first seminar series took place during the Fall 2011 semester with topics ranging from how to approach a professor about getting involved with their research, to necessary interviewing skills for research positions. This semester, the focus of these seminars is preparing students to present at the Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference that takes place in April. “The goal of this seminar series is to motivate students and give them the tools to not only participate in research, but excel in their academic area of interest,� said Lauren Huffman, HCA director of research. Huffman has collaborated with faculty and staff, specifically Ann
Webb, Director of Undergraduate Research, over the past year organizing these seminars. “Participating in research has significantly shaped my college years and future plans,â€? Huffman said. “I hope this series will give other students the opportunity to have a similar positive experience.â€? Isabela Morales, a history major, has won first place in social sciences two years in a row as both a sophomore and a junior. “I can only credit [being so successful] to the fact that I never listened to people who told me not to ‘over prepare’â€? Morales said. “There’s no such thing. If you’re in historical research‌get really good at reading 19th century handwriting.â€? The seminars are open to all students.
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Don’t blame the SEC for the sixth straight
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{ YOUR VIEW } HOW DO YOU THINK LAST SPRING’S TORNADO HAS CHANGED THE WAY THE UA COMMUNITY REACTS TO SEVERE WEATHER?
“I think the community at large takes it more seriously now.” — Josh Sigler German, sophomore
“Made people take tornado warnings more seriously.” — Sally Robertson, freshman majoring in marketing
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Last football season was full of controversies, but of these controversies, one reigned supreme. Greater than the Penn State child abuse scandals, the shifting tectonic plates of conferences or the lack of a clutch place kicker, the debate over a playoff system was king. The Pac-12, the Big-12 and multitudes of fans across the nation cried foul over the allSEC Championship game. In their eyes, having a plus-one playoff system (which would have added Oklahoma State and Stanford) would have been fair. However, those fans do not have to look too far to find that karma is a cruel mistress. In 2004, three teams remained undefeated at the end of the season: number 1 USC, number 2 Oklahoma and number 3 Auburn; all were poised to have a shot at the national championship game. In the final BCS standings, Auburn was left out. Many believe because of an unimpressive 21-13 showing against an unranked Alabama squad. The same cries heard now from Big-12 and Pac-12 fans were heard from the SEC in 2004, with the exception of most Alabama fans. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive heard the cries and wrote a proposition for a plus-one playoff system, which would use the titles of the already in place BCS bowl games. In 2008, Slive pitched his proposition to the other conference commissioners. He scheduled a meeting where they would go over the proposition and discuss its feasibility. Out of all of the conferences, only the ACC would attend. From a December 2011 Yahoo! Sports article by Dan Wetzel, Slive is quoted as saying, “I remember it being a lonely meeting. That’s all I want to say about it.” Later in the article, Slive was asked if the SEC should be blamed for their sixth consecutive title. With a smile, Slive responded, “That’s for you to conclude. That’s not me saying it.” Other conference commis-
sioners were afraid of the ramifications of a plus-one format at the time. More teams included in the championship hunt could mean less success for their respective conferences to win the championship. Instead, they were dealt a far worse hand. After 2009, the fourth consecutive national championship win from the SEC, the computers and the voters had a realization. The national perspective changed because of backto-back years of an SEC Championship game between Alabama and Florida, which led to a play-in for the national championship. That fact, paired with recruiting classes and a heightened perspective of SEC football compared to other conferences, has brought about all other conferences worst nightmare – two teams from the same conference and the same division playing for the national championship. With the dominance of the SEC, other conferences not only have to compete with the SEC’s top team but also its next best oneloss team for a spot in the national championship game. While the conference commissioners were afraid of a loss of power in 2008, they have attained their fears by declining to even discuss the plus-one system. Those in power do not want to lose power. However, Mike Slive is an exception. He is openly continuing the push for a plus-one playoff system. He believes that it will benefit the SEC in many ways. His philosophy is that more
SEC teams will be given the chance to compete for the title. He is right. Since the reign of the SEC, there would have been three years (2006, 2008, 2011) where multiple SEC teams would have competed for the title. The SEC is not to blame for the dictatorship they now hold over the NCAA and the BCS. The respective conference commissioners elected the SEC into power, and if the plus-one system becomes active or not, the SEC still has the most to gain. Tyler Rigdon is a junior majoring in marketing. His column runs bi-weekly on Wednesday.
UA students should focus less on competition By Evan Ward As an employee of a student leadership group at the University of Alabama, a group of which I am also an inducted member, I was recently charged with completing a task that bothered me greatly. You may know the name of the organization, but that is not important because this UA student group is much like any other. I was asked to assist in formulating a ceremony in which our organization will recognize its inducted members who are on the verge of graduation. I suggested that these senior members stand and be recognized by having their name and major read aloud. My office counterpart insisted that this was not enough, that these members had accomplished something special, and that they should be allowed to submit lists of accomplishments, awards and extensive records of involvement to be read (a resume). I was baffled. Does the competition on the modern college campus know no bounds? Must students, having already distinguished themselves by gaining entrance to a
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selective leadership club, compete further by partaking in a contest designed to measure who has the longest swinging resume in this academic jungle? Do these students, who have necessarily found success in numerous student organizations and fields of study, honestly need the extra validation that comes with standing in front of an audience and being once again reassured that they are in fact set apart, special and destined for success? Unsatisfied with a diploma and a Latin honors designation, our administrators and students demand more competition. Contrivances such as UA’s Premier Awards and our spring Honors Day (an entire day set aside for congratulating ourselves) reveal a campus population made up of individuals consumed by a mad desire to elevate themselves over others in any way they can. We compete for awards, slots in exclusive clubs, admission to honor societies and internships. We rack up community service hours and just as quickly log them in an electronic database. (Is it service if you receive credit for it? A question for another day.) All of these
accomplishments are transferred to that coveted record of achievement, the resume, which will then be measured against others as we compete for spots in graduate school and jobs. Is this something to be lamented? Yes. Our competitive drive subverts the aims of a true education. In our battle to be perceived as intelligent, we forget to fill our minds with the knowledge that could make us that way. In our mad dash for perceived success, how many books get read from cover to cover? How many genuine yet stimulating conversations are carried out face to face? Not many, considering our seeming inability to argue civilly. How well do we develop our ability to express ourselves aloud and through writing? These are the components of a true education, and they are increasingly absent from campus life. If these components are absent, then what are we? It would appear that we as individuals are in danger of becoming more narrowly focused planners. We aim to win, not to learn. We are more concerned with what our professors want than what they have to teach us.
We seek only the correct answer, not the rationale. Universities made up of such grade-grubbing misers can only described by the words of writer David Campbell, “bargain-basement personnel screening agencies for business and government.” Rather than buttressing an illusion of merit and success, I sincerely hope future UA alumni will view our school as I view it: the place where I took the first real steps of an intellectual journey. In order to preserve the integrity, I urge you, the student body, to remember that a number, a letter or a line on a resume cannot measure the most important achievements. Whatever else you have resolved to accomplish this year, consider this: disengage from the campus rat race. Rather than clawing tooth and nail over your classmates for fake success, read a book. Reflect thoughtfully on a topic that interests you. Do all of your readings, even when your grade doesn’t depend on it. I think you’ll find these activities worth your while.
Evan Ward is a senior majoring in history.
Health and wellness advice for a new year, new you From Eta Sigma Gamma Have you ever realized that when you go to the gym in January, it’s packed? Yet, by February, the availability of empty machines increases? Perhaps that is a result of the American fad to set New Year’s resolutions that are more of a temporary adjustment and not an actual change in lifestyle. “Physical inactivity is quickly becoming one of the nation’s largest public health problems. The good news is, the cost to start turning around this once estimated combined direct and indirect cost of over $250 billion, is only $0.00. Once again that cost is ZERO,” according to Robert Herron, graduate assistant in the University of Alabama’s Office of Health Promotion and Wellness. Currently, only three in ten adults get the recommended amount of physical activ-
ity, according to the President’s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports. This lack of physical activity among Americans has resulted in 33.8 percent of adults suffering from obesity. So what is the recommended amount of exercise? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week. To differentiate between moderate and vigorous activity, you can base it off your ability to hold a conversation. If you can easily talk, you are exercising at a moderate level. Some examples are briskly walking, water aerobics and riding a bike on level ground. When you can no longer hold a conversation, you are reaching a vigorous level. Some vigorous activities are jogging, running, swimming, lifting weights and bike riding uphill. Also, when creating an exercise
program, you should include both cardiovascular activity as well as strength training. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, “cardiovascular exercise is any activity that increases respiration and heart rate while using large muscle groups repetitively.” Strength training is also known as resistance training and weight training. It requires that muscles move against an opposing force. The top three causes of death are heart disease, cancer and stroke. Research has proven that getting the recommended amount of physical activity can decrease heart disease, high blood pressure, risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke and some forms of cancer. Not only will exercise benefit your body physically, but it can also help improve your selfesteem and relieve stress. “Endorphins are the body’s natural feel-good chemicals,” said
Herron. In addition to exercisereleasing endorphins, Herron said, “exercise also releases adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. These chemicals work together to make you feel good.” The Student Recreation Center and the Aquatic Center are both great resources on the University of Alabama’s campus to improve your physical fitness. They have fully outfitted weight rooms, a rock climbing wall, indoor track, a variety of cardio machines, basketball courts, racquet sports facilities, indoor pools and much more. There is also a list of group exercise classes taught throughout the day. Think about it. What fits your busy schedule better – exercising one hour a day or being dead 24 hours a day? Eta Sigma Gamma is the health promotion, health wellness and health education honor society.
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Lecture examines adoption of Haitian orphans Gender and race studies and religious studies departments to lead discussion By Brett Saunders Contributing Writer Jennifer Shoaff, a professor in the department of gender and race studies, will present a lecture tomorrow in Gorgas Library Room 205 at 3:30 p.m. on the adoption of Haitian children after a 2010 earthquake devastated the island. “In the Face of a Child: Haitian Orphans, (In) visible Mothers, and the Affective Economies of Deviance and Suffering,” will dive into the culture of often overlooked birth mothers as well the families who adopted Haitian children in the aftermath of the quake. The experiences of the white families awaiting permission to recover their children in waiting were prevalent in the media, a flyer promoting the event stated. The voices and faces of black mothers were not.
Jennifer Shoaff, an assistant professor in the Department of Gender and Race Studies, will speak at the Religion in Culture Lecture on Jan. 26.
“There is a strong drive by some to make an impact in the relief for orphans after the earthquake, and I feel that this lecture will bring to light what the motivations were behind this.” — Joshua Gray, president of the Black Student Union Shoaff will look at how the value meaning assigned to “good” and “bad” motherhood became starkly visible through the silencing and invisibility of Haitian women, the flyer stated. Responding to the lecture will be Merinda Simmons, a professor in the department of religious studies. Tim Murphy, associate professor of religious studies, said selflessness can be egoism of a different kind. “After the earthquake in Haiti, many people from other countries were adopting orphans,”
he said. “There is a strong drive by some to make an impact in the relief for orphans after the earthquake, and I feel that this lecture will bring to light what the motivations were behind this,” said Joshua Gray, president of the Black Student Union. Those present at the lecture will get an opportunity after the lecture to ask questions on the topic. To find out more about this lecture and the speaker visit the religious studies website at www.as.ua.edu/rel.
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same failed policies and same failed tactics that got us into this mess three years ago,” Mahoney said. “The Republican movement is growing stronger because the Democrats, with Obama at their head, have failed time and time again on improving job growth, improving debt and creating the businessfriendly environment that is necessary in the 21st century. Obama needs to be defeated
this November.” Jamie Woodham, president of the College Democrats, said he and the rest of the organization were extremely pleased with Obama’s address. “We felt he touched on a lot of subjects that needed to be brought up – women’s rights, gay rights, ending foreign wars, our dependence on foreign energy,” Woodham said. “Overall, we’re extremely pleased with the address.”
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WEDNESDAY • Moon Taxi: The Bear Trap, 9 p.m. • Bryan Adams: The Bama Theatre, 8 p.m.
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By Nathan Proctor Contributing Writer Self-defined as indie-jamrock, the band Moon Taxi offers an eclectic sound tied together by throwbacks to the stylized wah-wah’s, fuzzy effects and keyboard-laden grooves dominating the 1960’s and 70’s, as well as a thoughtful lyrical quality. However, Moon Taxi has become known best for their powerful live show. “That’s how we gained the majority of our current fan base,” said Trevor Terndrut, Moon Taxi’s frontman. “We were roughing it on the road
and playing tons of live shows, and we just became super tight.” The Nashville-based band will play at The Bear Trap, tonight at 9 p.m., bringing their sound to the rooftops of Tuscaloosa. The 18-and-up show will have a $12 cover for those under 21 years old and $10 for anyone above the drinking age. Trevor Terndrut and bassist Tom Putnam attended high school in Birmingham together and then gathered the remainder of Moon Taxi’s lineup during their college years in Tennessee. By 2007, the addi-
tion of keyboardist Wes Bailey finalized the quintet, whose extensive touring schedule earned them a powerful grassroots following around their Southeastern home. “[Our show is] energetic, it’s loud and it’s compelling,” said Terndrut. “I think we’re fun to watch live because we enjoy it so much, and it’s a fun show where musicianship meets showmanship.” Terndrut said the Southeast is truly the best place in the United States to get your start as a touring band. According to Terndrut, it’s easy to get from place to place, word spreads
fast around SEC schools, and people really like going out to shows and appreciate good music. “[Those who come to the show] will get a real sense of community because that’s sort of what we’ve formed over the years in Tuscaloosa and in all these SEC cities,” said Terndrut. “People know what to expect. They’ll have a fun time dancing, meet likeminded people, and it’s just a fun and safe environment allaround.” Moon Taxi will bring with them a sound born out of their upcoming album “Cabaret”
that will be released on Feb. 7. The second track on the album “All The Rage” is currently available to stream on their Facebook page. Terndrut said they wrote this album not only to feed their live energy, but to form a complete album that’s relevant to the modern musical scene while still true to the “Moon Taxi style.” “ I think it’ll be a great show,” Terndrut said. “I think it’s been hyped up, and it’s been a while since we’ve played Tuscaloosa. Fans can expect some new songs and a new flavor of Moon Taxi.”
Silver clay artist to host workshop at Kentuck By Rebecca Howard Contributing Writer Spreading the creativity and knowledge of her jewelry crafting techniques, a Tuscaloosa local artist is offering a silver clay jewelry making class at the Kentuck Annex on Jan. 28. Debbie Cooper has practiced the molding of silver clay for many years and provides innovative creations through her class. Owner of the IronGoddess Studio, Cooper combines gold, pure silver, copper and bronze into her creations. Her class ignited such a great interest during the first one, she offered that the Jan. 28 class is already full. Kentuck, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the arts, is hosting Cooper’s class. Kentuck Program Manager Valerie Piette said it was Cooper’s idea to start a class with the medium she felt experienced in already. Silver clay jewelry is created from molding clay that silver is intertwined throughout, said Piette. After the clay is molded, formed or pressed into a desired shape and size, it is heated up in a kiln or by a blowtorch. While the piece is being heated, the clay falls away leaving only silver. After the silver is left alone, the pieces are polished, color treated and com-
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bined with freshwater pearls or semiprecious stones. “It was a medium she was working with and decided to pass her knowledge,” Piette said. “Her first class was successful and couple a people who took her class are now making jewelry in our show every third Saturday.” Harriet Crunk, one of the artists who took the class, has been involved in Kentuck’s Saturday art fair, a la cARTe, for several months, Piette said. Although Crunk doesn’t sell silver clay, she said she enjoys
making it for her own personal jewelry collection. “Debbie is a wonderful teacher and there is no way you’re going to mess up,” Crunk said. “I had never done anything like this until I walked into her class, which is excellent. She has all the tools, clay and everything you need for the finished product.” Crunk takes her own personal jewelry that consists of copper and stone down to Kentuck’s weekend festivals. Crunk said she hopes that a la cARTe, which takes
place every third Saturday of the month, will be a continued celebration of the art in Downtown Northport. The art fairs offer many activities for kids and create a good environment for families to spend time together. “There is no cost, and it’s a good way to spend a Saturday morning, “Crunk said. Although Cooper’s silver clay class is full this weekend, Piette said Kentuck is beginning to incorporate arts and crafts into Art Night, which is the first Thursday of every
month from 5 - 9 p.m. The first section will be March 1, where artist Cecily Chaney will be leading a copper jewelry project called Copper Jewelry Blitz. The class will range from $5 to $25 depending on what students decide to make. Piette said Chaney provides a bag of materials that each student can create from. “March is kind of the experiment that will hopefully continue, and at every Art Night we’ll have a small activity that people can participate in if they wish,” Piette said.
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million albums worldwide, but what drives him to continue to do music after all these years is something even Adams is not sure he can answer. “It’s immensely satisfying to finish a good song, I can›t say exactly what drove me to music but it was something I could not control,” he said. “Someone asked me why I made my 15th album when they all sound the same, I told them I was offended by the question, and that I›ve made 16 albums that all sound the same.” Despite having a long successful career, Adams is still not ready to think about retir-
ing but is instead looking forward to the next chapter in his career. “I feel like I›m just getting started in some ways,” he said. “The next thing is probably another tour and another album of music, although I have been writing for a few smaller independent films lately.” Adams said the best thing about being a rock star is not necessarily what first comes to mind when thinking of the famous life of musicians. “Way before all the sex, drugs and night parties, the best thing [about being a rock star] is I›ve been able to take
care of the people around me,” Adams said. “We›re all doing just fine thanks to the music being played at college band parties.”
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doing it.” According to that Syracuse News Times article, Adams was unsure of what to expect when he began testing out acoustic versions of his most popular tracks in 2008. However, the reaction was so positive that he is back on the road sans band to support the continued success of his 2010 acoustic live album “Bare Bones.” During a career that spans more than three decades, Adams has sold more than 65
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Etta James was a soulful icon we should all remember Saying goodbye to an influential 1960s music star By Jefferson Fabian
Most replies ranged from the clueless “Etta what?” to the Etta James, famed American slightly more informed “Oh, soul and R&B singer, passed that singer lady.” Many hadn’t away this past Friday, conclud- a clue who she was, some were ing a battle with leukemia that vaguely familiar with the name began early last year. When I and few knew her profession. mentioned this to friends the None could put a name to any following day, I was met with of her tunes. Either I’ve just got mostly similar, disheartening one small group of uninformed friends, or I can draw the conyet unsurprising responses.
clusion that folks my age just aren’t all that interested in old pop music. I’m not particularly surprised by this general reaction amongst my peers. After all, in an age where music from two years prior is considered “old,” who’s to care about the hits and stars of times as ancient as the ‘60s? This stuff was popular
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before our parents could even walk, so why should we care? These sentiments are fairly reasonable. As we grow older and our times grow more distant from those of Etta James’, naturally we stop getting exposed to those sounds. With all the new information and artists arising every day, it’s hard to take a step back and reflect on music to see how we’ve gotten where we are today. Despite this, the impact of Etta James’ career and music is so large that it should not and cannot go unnoticed by my generation. James did not merely impress through the power of her soulful voice. In her lifetime, James pioneered the development of music as she bridged the gaps between genres as diverse as jazz, R&B, soul, rock ‘n roll, gospel and blues, as made clear by her more than thirty awards from organizations like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Much of the music we listen to today wouldn’t sound the way it does without the influence of James and other artists from her time. Among those who cite Etta James as an influence are classic stars such as Diana Ross, Janis Joplin and Rod Stewart. The list continues down the generations to modern musicians like Hayley Williams of Paramore and contemporary pop singers Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé, who also portrayed Etta James in the 2008 film “Cadillac Records.” Regardless of age, background or musical preference, there is much to be admired in the life of Etta James. Her music may belong to an era alien to my generation, but its spirit and message still remain relevant today. Her achievements will be appreciated as long as music continues to be
composed. So, if you’re a fan, spin a few of her tunes in tribute. If her life itself is news to you, maybe you could take this opportunity to hunt down a copy of her 1960 debut “At Last!” and discover what you’ve been missing out on since before you were born.
Etta James is seen in an Oct. 26, 1985 file photograph.
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MCT Campus Etta James performs at the Hollywood Bowl with the Roots band, Aug. 12, 1992. James, the legendary rhythm and blues singer, has died, her son said Friday. She was 73 and had been in failing health for years.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
The Tide will travel to Columbia for a pivotal game By Brett Hudson Senior Sports Reporter bbhudson@crimson.ua.edu @Brett_Hudson
Every team is tough. A lot of teams feed off of their home crowd, and when the crowd gets going behind them, they play with more energy and that extra energy helps a lot.
Alabama head basketball coach Anthony Grant and his team have created a trend: they do their best work with their backs against the wall. Grant’s first season at Virginia Commonwealth was highlighted by a major upset in the first round of the NCAA tournament, a win-or-go-home situation, over No. 6 seed Duke. His 2010 - 2011 campaign here in Tuscaloosa was full of these moments as well. After suffering a tough loss in Fayetteville to the Razorbacks, Alabama could not afford to lose two conference games in a row after performing so poorly in the non-conference schedule if the Crimson Tide was going to keep its NCAA tournament dreams alive. The next opponent was the Kentucky Wildcats, and every Alabama basketball fan fondly remembers that upset. Grant was able to do it again, ending the regular season against Georgia in a situation where it appeared only one of those two teams would make the NCAA tournament. With tournament pressure on his team, Grant led them to two wins over the Bulldogs in six days. The 2011 - 2012 season is no different. The Tide is 2-3 in Southeastern Conference play and needs to find a way to win against the 8-10 (0-4) Gamecocks in order to salvage what was a muchimproved season coming into SEC play. Although South Carolina’s record so far in the season may not be overly impressive, the Tide knows it has a big challenge coming tonight, as it does with every SEC away game. “Obviously, we’re very impressed with our league,” Grant said. “Any time you’re on the road in this league, you need to expect a tough game.”
— Trevor Lacey Freshman guard Trevor Lacey said, “Every team is tough. A lot of teams feed off of their home crowd, and when the crowd gets going behind them, they play with more energy and that extra energy helps a lot.” Grant scouted the Gamecocks yesterday, watching a few of their most recent games. “They play a lot of guys, and their team is very dangerous from the three point line,” Grant said. “They do a really good job of mixing up their defenses, creating turnovers and creating transition opportunities. They’re a good rebounding team.” Most SEC games featuring Alabama in Grant’s tenure have been a major clash – featuring Grant’s defensive mindset against several explosive offenses. This game is no different, except this clash will be more important from three-point land. Alabama defends the three-point shot better than anyone else in the SEC, holding opponents to .276 shooting percentage from behind the arc. Of the eight Gamecocks that have attempted a three, only one does not shoot better than the .276 mark Alabama has allowed. South Carolina has four players that shoot better than .375 from behind the arc, including sharpshooters Eric Smith (.432 three-point shooting) and Anthony Gill (.412 three-point shooting). “[Stopping South Carolina’s threepoint shot] is the challenge,” Grant said. “Like I said, they play a lot of guys that shoot the ball well, so we’re going to have to do a good job defensively.”
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Patterson reflects on Bryant’s death By Marc Torrence Sports Reporter @marctorrence For the University of Alabama gymnastics team, last weekend’s meet in State College, Pennsylvania was supposed to be another ordinary trip. However, during the middle of its competition, the weekend suddenly turned tragic. The word spread quickly around Rec Hall that legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno had passed away. The initial reports eventually turned out to be false, but Paterno did die early the next morning. Still, fans were distraught, some in tears and extra security was brought in. Then, after the meet, when Alabama head coach Sarah Patterson found out, it brought back haunting memo-
Kent Gidley Head coach Sarah Patterson cheers on her team. ries of another iconic coach’s death: Paul Bear Bryant. Twenty-nine years ago, Patterson, then in her fourth
year of coaching the Tide gymnastics team, was with her squad on their way to Happy Valley for a meet at Penn State. The team was driving from the Pittsburgh airport when she heard the news of Bryant’s death. It shocked Patterson, to say the least, and she didn’t know what to do. Bryant was an icon and had achieved a level of greatness nobody at Alabama had achieved before. He was also the one who hired Patterson just four years prior. “I just remember, I was in charge of these women. I’m 26, 27 years old and we were driving cars there and trying to figure out what to do,” Patterson said. So Patterson called Alabama’s athletic offices. She asked them if she should take the team back to the air-
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port to fly back home. How could her team compete in the midst of such tragedy? But the University told her to stay. “I was like, ‘What do you want me to do?’ and they said, ‘We want you to go to Penn State and we want you to go compete,’” Patterson said. “’That’s what coach Bryant would have wanted you to do.’” The team won the meet, but the memory stuck with Patterson, making the events of Saturday night even more impactful. As she walked through the stands after Saturday’s meet in Happy Valley, Patterson reflected on Bryant’s death, and how a football coach can mean so much to a community. “I ran into numerous people, students, adults just in tears – distraught. I’m not even sure it had happened at that point in time – the news of it,” Patterson said. “Your heart went out to them because I saw how it affected people [in Tuscaloosa] years ago.” There are many similarities to Paterno and Bryant’s career. Both men became the face of their respective schools after much success on the football field. Both men contributed to their campuses and communities off the field (Paterno would show up to wrestling matches, just to watch the team compete). Finally, both men passed away just weeks after they stopped coaching. Patterson has an immense amount of respect for both coaches and was under the same circumstances when both of their accomplished lives came to an end. “[Paterno and Bryant] are the two most revered coaches in my career that I’ve ever heard of,” Patterson said. “I don’t think you’re going have any other coach tell you that story, that’s for sure.”
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Tennis teams praise new indoor facility By Chad Troyan Contributing Writer The University of Alabama’s tennis teams started a new chapter with the recent opening of their new indoor tennis facility. The whole process started on Nov. 4, 2010, when the Board of Trustees for the University approved the proposal for a new indoor facility. Now, a little over a year later, both teams have a new source of pride. The new facility has gotten nothing but high praise from both the men and women’s tennis teams. Women’s head coach Jenny Mainz said this stadium is a one-of-a-kind facility. “The new facility has six indoor courts, which not many universities have,” Mainz said. “I think that makes it more unique.” Men’s head coach Billy Pate said it was a gorgeous facility that fits into Alabama architecturally. “It’s rare to see a four-sided brick facility,” Pate said. Not only is the new facility nice but it helps the University of Alabama in other areas as well. Now that they have indoor courts, Pate believes that can make it easier to share practices. “Since we have six courts if we run over in time each of us [men’s and women’s teams] can use three courts to practice on,” Pate said. Both coaches, Pate and Mainz, praised Mal Moore’s commitment to excellence. “Mal Moore takes tremendous pride in our facilities,” Mainz said. Coach Pate acknowledged that now that the University has
the new indoor facility, Moore can accomplish some of the things he has wanted to do. “Moore wanted to host a Southeastern Conference Championship,” Pate said. “Now that we have this new facility we are able to apply to do so.” Both coaches also acknowledged the positive impact it could have on recruiting. “When recruiting some people can use the fact we do not have an indoor facility against us,” Pate said. “Now I feel like we went from nothing for the past two years to having the best.” One difference between playing outdoors and playing in an indoor facility is the atmosphere it has. Mainz believes the new facility brings an energized atmosphere. “There’s more electricity when you play indoors,” Mainz said. “There is more energy and it’s a lot louder.” Mainz added that the new facility is a lot better for the fans. “It has elevated seating which makes this place more spectator friendly,” Mainz said. When it comes to how it affects an athlete’s play, both coaches agreed that indoor courts are different than outdoor. “Indoor courts tend to be faster,” Mainz said. “You also get cleaner bounces as well.” While the women have yet to host a match on the new court, the men broke it in during a competition in which they lost to Northwestern, 4-3, last Friday. The women’s team will play their next matches at home on Feb. 18 and 19 when they face Rice and Southern Methodist University.
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