TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 VOLUME 121 | ISSUE 79
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Disc Golf
9 Best 2014 Films
12 Men’s Baskeball
The University of Alabama disc golf team is set to host its yearly tournament, Alabama Slammer, in February. Auburn, Georgia and South Florida are among the teams attending the tournament held at Palmore Park and Bowers Park.
Movies like “Begin Again” and “Lego Movie” are some of the best and underappreciated to have been released in 2014. Check out our list of the six greatest movies from last year.
Following its emotional win over Auburn Saturday, the Crimson Tide looks to break its seven-game losing streak to the Florida Gators in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday night.
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Pet lovers, sports enthusiasts and shoe fanatics in Tuscaloosa will soon have another shopping center to explore. Scheduled to open in October 2015, the site will be located on 15th Street near McFarland and be named “The Shoppes at Legacy Park.” Matt Calderone, former University of Alabama SGA president and current Tuscaloosa City councilman, assisted with the proposal for the new development. In an email, Calderone said the revenue the project could bring to the city was important. “Property taxes for city schools will not be affected by the incentive package, but we estimate them to reach $430,000 a year,” Calderone wrote in the email. “That’s $430,000 in new dollars ... the City has for the city schools gendone its due erated from diligence in a piece of property that researching and currently is generating analyzing ... essentially no revenue — Matt Calderone — for the city.” “I assure you that the City has done its due diligence in researching and analyzing a variety of successful and unsuccessful projects such as this, both in state and out of state.” Alumni Development of Clanton, Alabama, is constructing the development, which will include locations for sporting goods, pet supplies and other stores.
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The American Association of University Women and the Women’s Resource Center are partnering to host the fourth annual UA: Elect Her, a full day of training for women interested in politics both on and off the University of Alabama campus. “The Elect Her event is a great opportunity for young women on this campus to connect and get to know each other in an exciting environment,” said Laura Gregory, vice president of academic affairs for the SGA. “While the event is geared more towards encouraging and preparing women to run for student government positions, I think it applies to all leadership positions on this campus.” Topics covered during the workshop will be building networks, communicating ideas and forming
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Crimson Tide hires new linebackers coach Alabama football announced the hiring of Tosh Lupoi as the outside linebackers coach on Monday. Lupoi served as an analyst last season. “We are happy to have Tosh on board as a fulltime assistant coach,” coach Nick Saban said in a statement. “Tosh has impressed me during his time here over the course of last year and he will be a great addition to our defensive staff. He’s a highenergy guy and we feel like he will be able to contribute some new ideas both as a coach on the field
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Three track and field athletes lead the SEC Three members of Alabama’s track and field team lead the SEC in three events. Senior Alex Amankwah leads in the men’s 800 meters with a time of 1:46.86. Amankwah also has the top collegiate time in the nation and in the world at this time. Sophomore Jacopo Lahbi ranks second in
the event with a time of 1:48.28. Junior Justin Fondren leads the conference in the men’s high jump at 7-1 1/2 (2.15 meters). Junior Cameron Hudson has the top spot in the men’s long jump at 25-1 1/4 (7.65 meters). Compiled by Kelly Ward
Levi Randolph named Senior CLASS Award candidate Senior guard Levi Randolph was named a Senior CLASS Award candidate in college basketball on Monday. He is one of 30 candidates for the 2014-15 award. The award recognizes seniors in Division I athletics who show excellence in the
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interest as the associate dean of the graduate school at the University of The College of Continuing Studies Georgia. The dean of the graduate is starting the new year with a new school mentored him, and after four dean. Craig S. Edelbrock comes to years he returned to Penn State, this Alabama from Penn State University time on the Philadelphia campus. in Philadelphia, where he was the That campus focused on master’s stuchancellor of the School of Graduate dents who were generally working adults going to school part-time. Professional Studies. “I’m personally oriented towards Associate Dean of Professional Development and Community directions and strategies for program Engagement Leroy Hurt was on the development,” Edelbrock said. There was a lot of overlap in the hiring committee. “All the candidates had solid quali- jobs he held at Georgia and Penn State to the open fications,” Hurt said. dean position at “He had qualifications Alabama. He said that were a particular he saw it as a great fit for the University.” opportunity and a big Edelbrock grew up in He had qualifi cations step up in his career the Pacific Northwest that were a particular to take on such a and attended Western large enterprise. Wa s h i n g t o n S t at e fit for the University. “It’s a dynamic periCollege in Bellingham od of growth for the as a psychology major — Leroy Hurt — University,” Edelbrock and went on to pursue said. “It’s booming right his doctorate at Oregon now and the college has State University in a big role to play.” human development Former dean Carolyn and family studies. He started his career doing three Dahl retired at the end of August 2013. years of research in Bethesda, Rebecca Pow has taken on the title of Maryland, at the National Institutes interim dean since then. She will now of Health, where he had a postdoc- resume her position as associate dean toral fellowship. For 15 years, he of academic outreach. “He’s got a great understanding researched how people develop and of universities and higher education change over the course of their lives. After multiple moves to a number from the academic perspective, but of institutions where he continued he also understands how to work and research and even began teaching, partner with business and industry,” he developed his interest in admin- Pow said. The College of Continuing Studies istration while coordinating a large doctoral program at Penn State in at Alabama has many programs that Edelbrock said he is excited about College Station. “I found it rewarding to be innova- working on. Distance learning is a top tive, to solve problems and serve the priority for the college, he said. “Our goal is to identify training and University, the department, the student population in that way, and that’s where education needs that can be met by I made the decision I really wanted to The University of Alabama and figmove in that direction for this stage of ure out the very best way of meeting those needs,” Edelbrock said. my career,” Edelbrock said. Many smaller high schools in He then went on to pursue that
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Alabama take advantage of a statefunded program called ACCESS. The Continuing Studies College is able to provide them online classes that would not otherwise be available to them. These classes are for high school credit, and they let students explore new subjects. High school students can take online classes offered by the University for college credit. The program is called UA Early College, and it is open to students across the country. Some of these students visit campus during the summer between their junior and senior year to take classes on site. Many of these students go on to enroll at Alabama once they graduate high school. This program is a way for the college to reach out and give high school students a taste of what is happening at the University. The college coordinates all online classes at the University. While each department’s professors
technically teach the class, continuing studies is able to collaborate with those professors to set up and run the online support. The college has a program called Back to Bama that lets adults who have college credit at the University but were unable to graduate come back to finish their degrees. The college manages the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for retired people looking to pick up skills from non-credit courses like cooking, history, photography, writing and more. Continuing studies offers all kinds of non-credit training and personal development with Bama at Work. They offer environmental and occupational safety through UA Safe State. “We are really a service oriented college that is highly collaborative both within the University and outside with government agencies, corporations and non-profits,” Edelbrock said. The Bryant Conference Center plays a large role in the college by being the preferred meeting space for the training and development workshops as well as conferences, awards dinners and weddings. “We want to make sure the resources that we have at the University and within the college are used to meet existing and emerging training and education needs, and it’s very dynamic – things change over time, month to month and year to year,” Edelbrock said. Edelbrock said it’s too early to make any large changes in the department. Once he gets settled in, he said he plans to continue making the innovations and updates that continuing education is known for. “We’re very proud of our history of innovation. We’re very proud of being an experimental college where we’ll try a lot of interesting things for special populations of people,” he said.
University Programs hosts healthy cooking lessons By Mackenzie Ross | Contributing Writer
Students will learn to prepare meals at the upcoming Cook It UP event. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Fowler
University Programs will host an event Tuesday called Cook It UP to teach students how to make healthy meals on a small budget. The event will be held in the Presidential Village I Community Room Kitchen on the seventh floor at 6 p.m. and will feature Merissa DeLoach and the University’s nutritionist, Sheena Quizon. DeLoach, a chef at Jefferson State Community College, will teach students how to create gourmet meals from simple ingredients. “Cook It UP is a part of University Programs’ Discovery Series,” said Michelle Fowler, a graduate student studying public relations and an event planner for University
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Programs. “Discovery Series focuses on creating classes to help students find a talent, discover an ability or embark on a new hobby.” The program aims to educate students on how to grocery shop on a limited budget and cook anywhere – even a campus residence hall.
“I guess I don’t really cook healthy when I do cook,” said Hanna Hefley, a sophomore majoring in metallurgical engineering. “So it would be nice to be able to cook something healthier.” In addition to learning to cook, students will also learn how to make healthy choices and eat proportionally. Quizon will focus on which foods have the most nutrients, and she will give tips on making choices for living a healthy lifestyle. “I think there’s definitely enough food options around campus to where if you want to eat healthy, you can eat healthy,” said David Roveda, a senior majoring in chemical engineering. To attend, register at upua. tix.com. The event is free and includes a complimentary apron for each participant.
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Editor | Patrick Crowley Letters@cw.ua.edu Tuesday, January 27, 2015
COLUMN | CODING
Learning coding worth the effort CRUISE
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COLUMN | SLEEP
Good sleep habits critical for students ANNA SCOTT
Lovejoy SStaff Columnist
While not all people suffer from restless nights, according to the Huffington Post, about 9 million U.S. adults use prescription sleep aids to ensure quality of rest.” There is no denying that all of us have had our fair share of sleepless nights – cramming in work, socializing or binge watching the latest Netflix hit series. For a long while, I assumed that tossing and turning all about the bed during the night qualified as the normal sleeping routine for most people, but upon further consideration, I realized my sleeping habits couldn’t be healthy. Most young people develop a sort of insomnia due to the increase in schoolwork at college, not to mention the temptations of the college night life. Especially on college campuses like our own, sleep becomes a precious commodity. The problem with sleeping or falling asleep is that we cannot technically command our bodies to fall asleep whenever we want, so I pose the question: how can we improve our bad sleeping habits? The answer is not definite, for everyone’s bodies work in different ways. As someone who has been prescribed too many sleep medications in the past, I believe it is time for me to explore sleep aid options that are
natural and won’t leave me groggy thus results in a more sound sleep. the following day. There are plenty of Along with giving yourself the proper lifestyle modifications I have begun unwinding time, exercise proves to be a to research, and all people deserve to factor in improving your nightly sleep know how to recharge their minds and as well. If you get out every day and bodies in a healthy way. Improving break a sweat, the Huffington Post’s natural sleep habits through modifica- article stated that “the physically active tions to electronic habits, change in report getting better sleep than people sleeping environment and the develop- who don’t work out.” Take this into ment of healthy livconsideration if you ing habits not only want to improve your enhances quality of quality of sleep, and life, but it improves tell yourself not to societal productivMost young people develop skip the trip to the ity and mental and Student Recreation a sort of insomnia due to the Center today. physical health. The days at school Students not only increase in schoolwork and work can be brufrequently skip at college ... tally long, and often workouts each day, the thought of climbbut they consume ing right into bed to their fair share of fall asleep can be the caffeine, myself only thing getting included. Although you through the day. Then when the day some caffeine in the morning is perfectcomes to an end and it is finally time for ly fine, caffeine stays in your system for bed, many people are faced with the frus- five hours after the initial consumption, tration of not being able to fall asleep. so avoid an afternoon coffee break at the In my research I found the importance library if you can. College life can make of refraining from using your computer sleepless nights feel normal and acceptor phone right before you sleep. Even if able, but it is time that students priyou have lain awake for a long period oritize sleep. I urge you to do your own of time, it is suggested that you dim the research on how you can further modify lights and read a book or perhaps write your daily routines in order to improve in a journal rather than end up on social your sleeping habits, for the results of media or your email. Breaking this habit figuring out a great sleeping routine will of turning to your electronics out of not disappoint. late night boredom could have a huge impact on improving your sleep. This Anna Scott Lovejoy is a freshman gives your mind and body time to relax majoring in Spanish and general and prepare for a good night’s sleep and business. Her column runs biweekly.
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The explosive growth of computer technology should correspond with an equally explosive growth of computer programming skills. Coding literacy has, however, managed to evade the general public. This enormous knowledge gap translates into equally enormous opportunity for the few who do know how to innovate in the digital realm. College students have every reason to learn to code and no excuse not to start today. First, programming proficiency makes any job candidate instantly marketable. Employers are eager to hire professionals who can see behind the screen and leverage technology to enhance productivity. Coders are also more likely to be selected for special projects and subsequent promotions – every business prefers to pursue in-house tech solutions and avoid outside contractors and pricy consultants. The ability to decipher computer mysteries also credits instant job security. Everyone in the office wants to be friends with the guy who knows how to make the computers work and nobody wants to fire him. With these benefits in mind, it’s encouraging to know a variety of professional fields have applications for programming skills. Doctors with experience in information architecture can diagnose errors in electronic medical records. Engineers fluent in the Fortran language can perform analysis for their own design projects. Marketing consultants well versed in HTML and CSS can personally work to build a client’s website. The list of digitally saturated careers is endless, and the competitive job market will continue to reward those who possess basic programming skills. As hard as it may sound learning to code is not that difficult. In fact, anyone with a laptop and an internet connection can pick up some basic skills in a matter of days. There are several free online learning tools and nearly every notable programming language can be downloaded from its developer’s website for free. An inexpensive book can be just as effective as a structured learning environment. Most professional coders actually learned the bulk of their trade outside of the classroom. Countless forums, tutorials and blogs cover nearly every question anyone could ever ask about programming. The ever-evolving nature of programming has created a culture of knowledge sharing that makes code knowledge accessible to all, and there will never be a better time to pursue it. Cruise Hall is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. His column runs biweekly.
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OPINIONS Tuesday, January 27, 2015 COLUMN | ENVIRONMENT
Despite some success, environmental protections still fall short of ideal TJ
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During the past five decades, environmental protection efforts have taken enormous strides. For example, because of the 1973 Endangered Species Act, the bald eagle, gray wolf and American alligator populations have fully recovered. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the bald eagle experienced a resurge in population from 417 nesting pairs in 1963 to 9,789 pairs in 2007. The gray wolf population in the continental U.S. rose from a sparse population in Isle Royale National Park and Minnesota to a population of 5,360 wolves spread throughout the Northern Rockies, western Great Lakes region and Pacific Northwest in 2012. We have also held corporations accountable whenever corner-cutting led to environmental disasters; according to the Associated Press, some BP gas stations claimed to have a 10 to 40 percent drop in sales after the 2010 oil spill. BP is also currently facing up to $13.7 billion in
fines for violating the Clean Water Act. House of Representatives who opposed Despite efforts to protect the environ- the bill. ment, however, environmental protection Idaho’s current plan allows for a yearis also experiencing many setbacks, includ- ly appropriation, which may stack up to ing the undoing of many environmental $2 million within five years. The plan is protection accomplishments made by not only an economic waste but also a previous generations. showcase of dishonesty. Its goal to lower The effort to maintain a healthy the population to 150 wolves contradicts wolf population is quickly diminish- Idaho’s promise to maintain a populaing. According to The tion between 518 and Huffington Post, Idaho’s 732 wolves. wolf population expeIdaho is not the only rienced a 23 percent state in which politiThe damages caused by cians claim to uphold drop between 2009 and 2014. Furthermore, environmental irresponsibility responsible enviIdaho, which had only ronmental practices have manifested themselves while taking actions 683 wolves in 2012, is spending money to stating otherwise. time and time again. destroy the wolf popu“We really need to lation gained in the focus on cleaning up past few decades. Idaho the bay,” said Maryland House Bill 470 allocated Governor Larry Hogan $400,000 to sponsor “all in a political advertiseactivities associated with legal lethal ment about the Chesapeake Bay. Yet one means of control” of wolves. Originally, of his first acts as governor was to repeal the cost suggested by the Idaho House of a law intended to regulate the amount of Representatives was a one-time allocation phosphorus used as fertilizer. This law of $2 million for five years. would have prevented a great deal of “That’s basically two teachers per phosphorus runoff into the bay, weakenschool district in Idaho who could be paid ing one of the main sources of its pollufor, or we can use it to eradicate some- tion. Rather than instituting practices where between 300 and 400 wolves,” said to reduce pollution in the state he govMat Erpelding, a member of the Idaho erns, Hogan seems to focus only on the
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pollution contributed by other states. “There are other states – Pennsylvania and New York – that are responsible for sending about 43 percent of the sediment downstream,” he said in the same political advertisement. Hogan has done less to clean up the bay himself and has instead hoped that other states will do it for him. The damages caused by environmental irresponsibility have manifested themselves time and time again. Species like the American alligator were nearly eradicated. According to a West Virginia University study, people who live in coal mining communities have a 70 percent increased risk for kidney disease while USA Today reports that the children born in proximity to mountaintop coal mines are 26 percent more likely to have birth defects. In 2012, the Gulf of Mexico was still suffering economically from the effects of the 2010 oil spill; its shrimp catch was 15 percent below its 2000-2009 average, CNN reported. The past 50 years have shown that we can prevent and repair these damages, and great leaps have been made. But rather than reversing that progress, it is our responsibility to take that progress a step further. TJ Parks is a freshman majoring in anthropology, history and journalism. His column runs biweekly.
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the flu virus. During the 2013-2014 flu season, the CDC received reports of the flu virus among young and middle-aged adults, many of whom were infected with the 2009 H1N1 virus. In 2014, more than 105 flu-related deaths in children were reported to the CDC from 30 different states. People infected with the flu virus can transmit to others before symptoms show up. Most healthy adults can pass on the flu one day before showing symptoms and up to five to seven days after being sick. Younger people or those with a weak immune system can infect another person for an extended period of time. According to the Alabama Health Department, Alabama underwent the strongest part of flu season in October. As of Dec. 20, 2014, the state of Alabama has had about 5.8 percent of its patients test positive for influenza. Doctors say the best way to help prevent the flu virus is by getting the flu immunization every year. During the 2012-2013 season the vaccine was 56 percent effective for all age groups, the CDC reported. Some believe the influenza vaccine is inffective at preventing illness. “I have never gotten the flu shot and the last time I can remember coming down with the flu was when I was a
• Student Health Center Urgent Care Hours Mon.-Thurs. 5-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. young child,” said Caroline Robinson, a freshman majoring in computer science. A person who has the flu virus will show a plethora of symptoms, including fever, cough, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. If someone got a flu shot, they are encouraged to take extra safety precautions to prevent connecting with the virus, including avoiding close contact, covering their nose and mouth, washing their hands often, avoiding touching their face and mouth and staying home when they are sick. “I recommend anyone who does not have the virus to avoid ERs, nursing homes and urgent care facilities,” said Sherry Rowe, a nurse practitioner working in H. Whit Oliver’s Florida-based medical practice. Staying home when sick is the most important thing to remember when flu season is in full swing. Sick students are recommended to stay home from class in order to prevent spreading the illness further. “If someone comes down with the flu they should use ibuprofen to get the fever down and stay home for 24 hours after the fever is gone,” Rowe said.
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“We broke ground on the project back in October,” Calderone said. “The project is planned to be complete October 2015 with the potential of some shops opening sooner. Stores include Fresh Market, World Market, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Dick’s Sporting Goods, PetSmart and Designer Shoe Warehouse. Smaller stores will be announced in the coming months.” In his statement, Calderone emphasized the possibilities the development could have for the local economy. “Clearly, this development will provide a tremendous boost to our local economy,” he said. “Additionally, this property could have been developed as another student apartment complex, it could have been a large retailer like a Walmart, but it is not.” Calderone said he projects the development to bring in over $1.4 million in revenue for the city during its first year. “It is being developed in a way that brings new dollars to our town and activates an area that is blank and currently not significantly contributing to our local economy,” he said. “I say in my opinion, this is one of the best options for development of that area in terms of bringing in revenue to our city.” He said the $55 million, 250,000 square foot shopping center could bring in an
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additional 400 jobs to the community. Wren Smith, a graduate student in accounting, said he thinks the development will aid in business competition. “As a business major myself, I think that anytime there is a new business, that is an economic stimulus,” he said. “You’ll have more jobs and more places where people can work. I also believe in competition, so I think it’s good for stores like Academy and the customers to have a different store like Dick’s Sporting Goods in place. I can’t see it as a detriment in what’s already a heavily trafficked and commercial part of town.” Shujun Tian, a freshman majoring in finance, said she thinks the shopping center is beneficial for residents looking for employment. “I think this is good because it is helpful for the Tuscaloosa people,” she said. “It’s good that many people can get a job so they can earn money and take care of their family.”
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Suicide prevention inspires local, national activism By Brooke Gunzelman | Contributing Writer
On a fall evening, a crowd gathered on the lawn of the Theta Chi fraternity house at The University of Alabama to remember and say goodbye to a fellow student, friend, boyfriend, brother and son. A few days earlier, on Oct. 6, 2014, Parker Jordan, a 22-year-old accounting student at the University, died at the Theta Chi house. Later that week, 742 participants gathered on the Quad to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s fundraiser, the Out of the Darkness Community Walk. Jordan’s fraternity led the walk in memory of their brother. According to AFSP, the goal of the campaign is “to raise funds and awareness to walk in a world without suicide.” Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. The fundraiser’s goal was $10,000, but the event reached a total of almost $39,000 with Theta Chi as the top fundraiser. One of the speakers at the walk was Mary Turner, founder of the Tuscaloosa chapter of Survivors of Suicide, a support group for those dealing with the suicide of a loved one. When Turner was 16, she lost her father to suicide, and 25 years later she also lost her mother to suicide. Then, in 2011, Turner also lost her older brother to suicide. After her father’s death, Turner said she turned to alcohol, but when her
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mother died in 2004, she started going to a Birmingham support group, which led her to start SOS Tuscaloosa. “When I went to the group initially, I went there to find out why my mother
killed herself,” Turner said. “What I ended up finding out is that I would learn how to laugh again. I would be able to go on, when at times I didn’t think I would. I think it’s very important for people to have that
resource to help them cope with it.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40,600 suicides were reported in 2012. According to AFSP, 90 percent of people who died by suicide were suffering from a mental disorder at the time but were often not recognized, diagnosed or adequately treated. The Counseling Center at the University recognizes the need for resources yearround, offering individual and group meetings at the center or in residence halls, classes, and fraternities and sororities. “If we were in a restaurant and someone was having a cardiac event, no one would just sit there; someone would stand up and get help,” said Lee Keyes, executive director of the Counseling Center. “When it comes to mental health, unfortunately a lot of people do just let it go.” The center also provides a suicide prevention program, Question, Persuade and Refer, which visits campus groups. The center is working on a door knock event, going door-to-door in residence halls to provide educational material on mental health and suicide. “It ought to be common, everyday knowledge how to provide mental health first aid,” Keyes said. “That we know the signs of someone who is in distress, that we express our concern to that individual, and we do everything we can to get them help.”
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8 Groff weathers war, Broadway on way to UA Editor | Reed O’Mara Culture@cw.ua.edu Tuesday, January 27, 2015
By Matthew Wilson | Contributing Writer
Steve Groff, a psychology professor at the University, is a hard man to peg down. Groff has served in the military as an army psychologist and performed on Broadway. Now he splits his time between teaching and working at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Groff has had a distinguished career in the military, serving as a captain in Operation Desert Storm. Later, in 2006, he served as an army psychologist in Iraq, where he ran a combat stress management team. During his tenure in the military, Groff had to make several decisions when evaluating soldiers. If he thought a soldier was suicidal or homicidal, he had to take their weapons away. He also had to decide whether a soldier was fit to serve. “The hardest, most difficult thing is returning someone to duty – and knowing you’re going to put them in harm’s way,” he said. Groff stepped into the world of theater when a girl he was dating wanted to try out for a part in “The Sound of Music.” He agreed to audition with her for moral support and was cast in the chorus. A few years later, after moving to New York, he auditioned for a role in the Broadway musical “Grease.” “I didn’t even know it was Broadway. That’s how naive I
I just didn’t want to have the uncertainty of being a parent, raising kids and not having a steady job. — Steve Groff —
was,” he said. Over 450 people auditioned that day, but Groff said he later realized it was a nation-wide audition that drew more than 2,200 people. He eventually landed the role of Vince and toured for 10 months nationwide before being offered to do the Broadway show, where he became friends with then up-and-coming star, Patrick Swayze. “[Swayze] was such a great guy and a terrific actor” Groff said. “He would always break up on stage,” . Groff said he ultimately decided to leave the theater business because he wanted a more stable job for his wife and daughters. “I just didn’t want to have the uncertainty of being a parent, raising kids and not having a steady job,” he said. “You make a lot of money, but then you make no money for a long time.” He currently works as a psychology professor at the University, teaching 45 students in an Introduction to
Psychology course. Emma Duncan, a sophomore majoring in biology, said Groff makes her 8 a.m. class interesting and fun. She said he always has interesting stories to tell the class and helps relate what they’re learning about to real life. “Recently we’ve been talking about the basics of psychology,” she said. “[Groff ] eases into it. He’s a really good story teller.” When working at the VA Medical Center, Groff faces the effects of war and has dealt with many soldiers suffering from the effects of post- traumatic stress disorder. He said soldiers reject the reality of horrible situations while fighting overseas in order to survive, but the horrors of war strike them when they come back home. “When you come back to the United States, everything you’ve experienced just seems to blow up,” he said. “Now, you realize, ‘I’m safe. I don’t have to hold it in any longer.’ It’s once they get out of that combat zone that everything starts to spill out.” He recalled a 94-yearold World War II veteran suffering from dementia who couldn’t remember his wife’s name or even his own birthday. “He said, ‘I was carrying a 30-caliber machine gun. I can still see the tracer rounds going downhill, and the Japs firing back at us,’” Groff said.
Psychology professor Stephen Groff has served both in the military as an Army psychologist and performed on Broadway. Photo Courtesy of Stephen Groff
“How sad – the things this guy wants to remember, he can’t, and the things he don’t want to remember, he can.” Cathy Hallman, a recently retired administrative coordinator at the Medical Center, said Groff works well with the veterans coming into the facility. She said he knows how to find a common ground between himself and others and can make even the most closed-off person open up. He said he hasn’t
completely forgotten his theater roots and pushed for a play to be performed for the veterans at the VA, honoring them around Veteran’s Day, Hallman said. “[Groff ] thought it would be fun,” Hallman said. “He got the different departments involved, and it was a lot of fun. It was very professional, top notch, and it was just like being on Broadway. He was really the pivotal point in making it a reality.”
COLUMN | FASHION
’90s chokers become newest retroactive trend to resurface in 2015 By Mary-Catherine Hodges
Over the past few years we’ve begun to embrace a number of retroactive influences from generations past. The ’70s had their second coming with flower crowns, John Lennon-inspired glasses and Sonny and Cher bell-bottom pants. The ’80s have always been lingering at the back door with neon fabric hues, patterned leggings and the collection of rock ‘n’ roll T-shirts sold at stores like Urban Outfitters. The resurgence of the ’90s has been long awaited, and I think the return of the choker may be their debut. For some, the choker was a way to dip our toes in the waters of the Gothic fad of the late ’90s to early 2000s, but in actuality, the choker has weaved in and out of fashion trends since ancient Egyptian times. Chokers appeared in Western cultures during the French Revolution, modeled after Anne Boleyn’s famous
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choker made of pearls and ribbon. In the 1940s, they were revived as the “dog collar trend” before becoming a staple accessory in the 1990s.
Now, in 2015, the choker fad has returned, and it has made its revival in the trendiest of ways. 2015 has supplemented the punk rock
image of the choker and added a contemporary twist. Like many, I’m pleased to watch this trend make a comeback. Chokers embody a number of styles and add edge to any outfit. Long gone are the days of plain chokers. Chokers are being marketed in an array of new styles with the traditional fish line, leather, velvet and ribbon cord options. Gemstones, pearls and charms are just a few of the style options offered from sellers.
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CULTURE Tuesday, January 27, 2015 COLUMN | FILM
‘Lego Movie,’ ‘Guardians’ among best 2014 films By Drew Pendleton
The 2014 movie slate is finally emptying out as the year’s late limited releases start to expand into theaters across the country. Although some worthy films just missed the list and plenty are still out there to see, these six films are among the best from 2014 – they’re definitely worth a look.
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“Birdman” (On Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Feb. 17) What a wild ride this movie is. Alongside “Boyhood,” Alejandro González Iñárritu’s daring pitch-black comedy is a technical marvel. Beautifully filmed and edited to look like one continuous shot, the film follows a washed-up actor (Michael Keaton) as he tries to leave his superhero franchise behind, salvage his family and revive his career as director, writer and star of a Broadway play. Keaton soars in the lead role, but it’s the knockout ensemble – Keaton, Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan and, delivering the film’s best performance, a blisteringly magnetic Emma Stone – that really brings it home. Fearless and ferocious, bold and brave, elegant and electrifying, “Birdman” is the best film of 2014 and one I can’t wait to see again.
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“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (Now on Blu-ray/ DVD/Digital) Wes Anderson’s largest-scaled film yet is a slam dunk. Since I first saw it, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” has grown on me every time I watch it, and every time I find myself laughing at new parts and liking it even more. With this story of a concierge and his protégé – played by Ralph Fiennes and newcomer Tony Revolori, respectively – who get wrapped up in a conspiracy as the first sparks of World War II light around their fictional European republic home, Anderson has really outdone himself. Zany and hilarious with a dose of melancholy and social commentary, beautifully crafted and sporting a gigantic ensemble cast at the top of their game, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a film I can watch repeatedly and love every time.
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“American Sniper” (Now in theaters)
“Begin Again” (Now on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital)
With the controversy and muted reviews surrounding Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” about Navy sniper Chris Kyle, I walked into the theater with a heavy dose of skepticism after hearing about its alleged political agenda. However, over two hours later, I walked out stunned, because I must have seen a different movie. While there are some rocky parts in the script and the camera work is at times problematic, the film never passes judgment on the war itself, nor does it declare its main character a hero; rather, it tells the story like it is and leaves the politics to us. Tightly edited and led by a career-best performance from Bradley Cooper as Kyle, “American Sniper” is a harrowing portrait of the horrors and dilemmas on the battlefield and the demons that follow soldiers back.
After delivering the heartbreaking “Once” in 2007, director John Carney strikes gold again with this funny, down-to-earth tribute to music and the musicians who bring it to life. Carney’s film is real, raw and refreshing. It never shies away from being emotional but also never dips into cliché. Led by the superb Keira Knightley as an aspiring singersongwriter reeling from a breakup and Mark Ruffalo as the down-onhis-luck record executive who discovers her, “Begin Again” only suffers from a case of underwritten supporting characters, as James Corden, Hailee Steinfeld and Catherine Keener don’t get as much screen time as they should but deliver anyway. Co-starring Adam Levine and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and boasting a soundtrack that deserves as much recognition as it can get, “Begin Again” is a feel-good, funny love letter to the spirit of music that hits you in the heartstrings.
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“The LEGO Movie” (Now on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital) I’ll admit that I wasn’t huge on the idea of a movie based on Legos, which are a definite throwback to my childhood. I had no idea what was in store for me. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller – the duo behind the “21 Jump Street” reboot and co-writers of the script with Dan and Kevin Hageman – have made a visual and comedic achievement, one that took me by total surprise. This exciting and vibrant film boasts a massive voice cast – including Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Will Ferrell and scene-stealers Morgan Freeman and Liam Neeson – that brings it home. Beautifully animated, cleverly satirical without overstaying its welcome and heartfelt without being saccharine, “The LEGO Movie” is, indeed, awesome.
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“Guardians of the Galaxy” (Now on Blu-ray/DVD/ Digital) Another surprise from 2014, “Guardians of the Galaxy” may hold the title for the year’s best blockbuster. I had no idea this comic series even existed, but director James Gunn (“Slither”) already has my money for the sequel due in 2017. The story of a ragtag group of misfit superheroes – played by Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, WWE wrestler Dave Bautista, and the voices of Vin Diesel (as a tree) and Bradley Cooper (as a hot-tempered raccoon) – who take on a warlord seeking to conquer the universe, the film is a visual spectacle, never failing to provide good action but still remaining as goofy as its core group of heroes. Well done, Marvel. Well done.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
COLUMN | MR. CUB
Late baseball great touched lives By Ben Boynton
Disc golf club member Brian Bartlett tosses the Frisbee. Photo Courtesy of Anna Parrish
Disc golf team strives to grow By Tyler Waldrep | Contributing Writer
Alabama’s disc golf club seeks to give back to the sport the club enjoys so much. Club President James Lewis said the club takes the mission of giving back seriously. The club prioritizes community service aimed at helping others enjoy the sport of disc golf. “We have worked with the Tuscaloosa Disc Golf Club and installed two more courses in my four years here,” Lewis said. “One [is] at Ol Colony and one [is at] Palmore Park.” Matthew McCullough, a freshman majoring in social work, said the club stresses the importance of helping new members develop as players. He said the club helped him to become a better player. “That’s the best thing about the club,” he said. “Everybody is so willing to come out
and play with you.” McCullough said the club helped him transition into college life by giving him a base group of friends who shared a common interest. The team competes anywhere from five to six times a year, with most tournaments taking place in Georgia. It also competes in a national competition each year. T.J. Hand, a senior majoring in business management, said the team has a lot of fun during road competitions. “When you meet a good group of guys, it is fun to travel with them,” he said. Alabama’s disc golf club also hosts one tournament each year called the Alabama Slammer. This year’s tournament will take place Feb. 21 in Palmore Park before moving to Bowers Park Feb. 22. Competing schools include Auburn, Georgia and South Florida.
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Baseball lost one of its greatest men Friday when former Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks died at the age of 83 due to a heart attack. Banks had a laundry list of accomplishments, including but not limited to two MVP awards, 14 All-Star selections, 512 home runs, over 2,500 hits and membership in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Banks played shortstop, but he was mostly known for being the Cubs’ first baseman. Banks’ contributions went far beyond the diamond, though. The man known as Mr. Cub was a prominent figure in the city of Chicago. He ran for Alderman during his playing days, founded a successful charity organization and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel described him as one of Chicago’s best ambassadors, and a statue of Banks sits prominently outside of Wrigley Field. Banks is one of baseball’s greatest figures, someone who worked hard at his craft while also contributing more than home runs and hits to society. Banks worked when he wasn’t playing baseball and always did his best to use his abilities to help others. He was described as one of the friendliest, most genuine people in the sport. He was never one to turn down fans and was
Former Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks, seen receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama, passed away at the age of 83. Tribune News Service
one of the most approachable stars in any sport. Ernie Banks was a great player, as evidenced by his stats and achievements during his career. What makes him a truly special individual is the way he has touched so many people in his life. Sometimes professional athletes can be overpaid jerks who don’t seem to care much about those who follow them. Banks is a reminder that athletes are people too. He is an example of someone who used the wealth and status achieved from being a professional athlete to try and help out the world around him. Regardless of whether fans love the Cubs or even baseball itself, hopefully Banks is remembered as one of the greatest men to also be an athlete.
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COLUMN | PRO BOWL
Playing for opposing teams during the Pro Bowl didn’t stop Packers teammates Jordy Nelson, seen catching a ball, and Clay Matthews from celebrating after Nelson scored a touchdown. Tribune News Service
Players need to show up in Pro Bowl game By Terrin Waack
Ricky Tarrant cuts the basket during the Crimson Tide’s loss to Kentucky last week. Alabama will host Florida Tuesday night at Coleman Coliseum. CW / Pete Pajor
Levi Randolph goes for a layup during the Crimson Tide’s game against Kentucky last week. CW / Pete Pajor
Men’s basketball hosts Florida Gators By Sean Landry | Production Editor
For the past two decades, the Southeastern Conference basketball standings have been a story of Kentucky, Florida and a cast of thousands. Under Billy Donovan, the Gators have become perennial NCAA Tournament guests, making 16 appearances since 1994, including five Final Four appearances and two championships. This season, however, Florida is at the back of the pack in the SEC with a long way to go if it wants to make another appearance at March Madness. The Gators are 10-9, 3-3 in the SEC, ranked 84th in RPI. Tuesday Alabama will have its best chance in years to break its seven-game losing streak to the team for which Alabama coach Anthony Grant used to be an assistant coach, when the Gators come to Coleman Coliseum. “Well, we are looking forward to our game tomorrow,” Grant said Monday. “Obviously I have a tremendous amount of respect for Florida, their program and what they’ve
accomplished. The last few games for them haven’t had the outcomes that they wanted, but they’ve been right there. Certainly you look at the way Coach Donovan’s team has been playing, they attack you offensively. They’re always really solid defensively, so you’ve got to be ready to play our best.” Alabama has struggled to beat Florida in the past, but this year, it’s a game the Crimson Tide needs to win in order to stay on track to make the NCAA Tournament. “Every game, we want to go out and try to win,” senior captain Levi Randolph said. “We take it one game at a time. Our next game is Florida, so we’re getting prepares for them. Just excited to get back out on the court. I’m just blessed to be able to play here, and we’re just going to go out and do the things coach asked us to do.” Tuesday night’s game marks the third game in six days for Alabama after a loss in Arkansas last Thursday and an emotional win over Auburn Saturday night.
“The game of basketball is a physical game, so you’re always going to have little nicks and bruises,” Randolph said. “We just have to make sure that we rehab and do whatever we need to do to get ready for the next game. I think everybody’s feeling good now. I think we’re excited to be able to play and get back out on the court.” Alabama has had trouble building momentum in the SEC, following two straight wins over Texas A&M and Tennessee to start the conference slate with three straight losses to South Carolina, Kentucky and Arkansas. The Crimson Tide got back on track with a last second win over rival Auburn on Saturday, but Grant and Randolph said the team can’t afford to dwell on its win while preparing for Florida. “We’re excited to get back out and play Florida,” Randolph said. “We just have to bottle our energy and try to use the whole game. Basketball is a game of runs. You can’t get too high, you can’t get too low, you just have to keep playing.”
Opinions regarding the NFL Pro Bowl differ across the nation – some love it, some couldn’t care less, others absolutely hate it. It’s all a matter of opinion. The Pro Bowl is a sort of all-star game for NFL players across the country, where two honorary Hall of Fame captains take turns picking the best players in the league for their teams. There have been arguments as to whether or not the NFL should just cut the game entirely. With lack of intensity due to risk of injury, the game doesn’t hold as much excitement, causing it to lose fans. It doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon, though, so they might as well make it interesting once again. Players who are chosen can decide to opt out, due to injury or just a busy schedule. What needs to be realized is that if a player is not going to actually put effort forward during the Pro Bowl game, he needs to opt out to begin with. That’s why many do not enjoy watching the game – if a player isn’t into the game, why should fans be? The fear of injury is always there – football is a contact sport. The men knew this when they originally started playing as kids and they still know it now, yet they’re still playing. If someone is afraid to get hurt, even after his regular or postseason is over, he just shouldn’t play in the Pro Bowl. With the NFC- and AFC-exclusive teams gone, the game should be more fun for the players. They get to play against actual teammates and play alongside rivals for once. Take a look at the Green Bay Packers’ Jordy Nelson and Clay Matthews. During Sunday night’s game, Nelson was on Team Carter, while Matthews was on Team Irvin. Although they were on separate teams for the night, it didn’t stop them from celebrating together after Nelson’s 21-yard touchdown grab. They’re teammates at heart, and it’s the love of the game that had them trying throughout the Pro Bowl. The NFL invited each individual due to his talent, but if he doesn’t put forth the effort and show that talent on the field, then what was the point in being invited? Players who actually want to play because of their love for the game should be chosen, because those are the players who will make the game fun and interesting to watch again.