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Google Maps and Mackenzie Brown Proposed apartments would stand between the Black Warrior River and Jack Warner Parkway.

City rejects riverfront development By Stephen N. Dethrage Assistant News Editor sndethrage@crimson.ua.edu The Tuscaloosa City Council rejected a plan Tuesday night to build a riverfront apartment complex that also featured eight to ten storefronts and restaurants from Carter, an Atlanta-based development company. The planned development was presented to the Riverfront Advisory Committee and the Tuscaloosa Planning Commission in December, and representatives from Carter significantly revised their plans to address the issues that those meetings raised. The group removed 160 bedrooms from the plans and more than quadrupled the retail space allotted in their designs after the December meetings. The proposed four-story site, as presented Tuesday, would have featured 694 bedrooms above 30,000 square feet of retail space, capable of housing eight to ten stores or restaurants. Members of the council and community praised the planning of the development and the professionalism of the developers from Carter but said that while the planned

complex was beautiful, it was not what the city needed long term. “I’ve never worked with a group of people as professional as this group,” said Councilman Kip Tyner. “And one day I feel like I feel good about it, and the next day I have more questions.” Tyner said, however, that he represented his people, and the members of his district were strongly opposed to the development. “The problem is that I haven’t had the first person in my district vote in favor of it,” Tyner said. “This group has been extremely professional in how they’ve handled things and responded to our input, but I have to look at my constituents as well, and I’m torn. I’m just torn.” Mayor Walt Maddox spoke the same way of the company, and said that their planned site was great for a short-term boom, but he worried about the longevity of the project. “When I was five years old, I came into the den and beside the Christmas tree was a shiny new yellow bicycle,” Mayor Walt Maddox said. “I remember it to this day. I loved it, and I so was happy to have

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CW | Megan Smith The UA Trombone Choir and Percussion and Mallet ensembles performed Tuesday night at Moody Music Hall. “Kpanlogo” from the Ga ethnic group of Ghana was one of the pieces played.

Charities hold donation blitz By Mazie Bryant Contributing Writer The citizens of Alabama will have the opportunity to join forces and donate money to their favorite charities through the first Alabama Gives Day on Thursday, Feb. 2. Donors will be able to associate their contributions with the University of Alabama in order to keep track of donations. The Alabama Association of Nonprofits, working together with the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Razoo Foundation, is using the power of the Internet to make the process of donation quick and easy on this day. Using an online platform, donors will have a 24-hour window starting at midnight on Feb. 2 to access more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations in an effort to promote giving in the state of Alabama. “This event was created to have one

huge splash, one collective day of giving,” said Russell Jackson, manager of Alabama Gives Day. “Many nonprofits don’t have the opportunity to use the method of online giving or effective promotion through social media. We are uniting these organizations in a safe and easy environment.” Previously successful statewide fundraisers inspired the idea for an Alabama Gives Day. Three years ago, Minnesota hosted the first Give to the Max Day, and Colorado soon followed suit. In 2011, Minnesota received $13.4 million in donations, and Colorado received $12 million. “We really found our inspiration to create an Alabama Gives Day through looking at Minnesota and Colorado,” Jackson said. “They created an incredible and diverse nonprofit base to collaborate and gather on the same level

See GIVING, page 3

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Art exhibition designed Black history ﬁlls February to engage every sense By Jamia Cammeron Contributing Writer

By Alexandra Ellsworth Senior Staff Reporter amellsworth@crimson.ua.edu The first Friday of every month, Grace Aberdean Habitat Alchemy features an artist in its gallery to amuse the eyes of the observer. This Friday evening at 6 p.m., Grace Aberdean is partnering with Creative Campus to bring a new multisensory art experience called, “Senses of Creativity,” to Tuscaloosa. “Senses of Creativity” will provide an experience for art lovers that blends two or more of the senses together in interactive works of art. Ally Mabry, a sophomore majoring in digital media and printmaking and a Creative Campus intern, said the idea for “Senses of Creativity” was inspired by one of her own experiences with her le this

Submitted Photo “Senses of Creativity” is this Friday at 6 p.m. Mabry said. “I wanted to cousin. “It started when I want- paint him because he is ed to paint a portrait of my cousin who is blind,” See ART, page 6

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between our community experiences and our scholarly pursuits,” said Beverly Hawk, Crossroads Community Crossroads Community Center Center, along with several director. “Our focus is on shardepartments throughout cam- ing our stories and learning pus, has planned 34 different what we have in common and programs, exhibits, discussions what makes us different.” and events for February in celebration of African-American INSIDE History Month. African-American History Month began as Negro History Week. The primary initiative was to bring awareness to the contributions AfricanAmericans made throughout history. Now, 86 years later, the Crossroads Community Center A number of opportunities continues to promote the objectives under which Negro are offered throughout the History Week was established month of February to allow by striving to make an associa- students, faculty, staff and the tion between students’ course- community the chance to share those experiences. work and historical figures. “These events will bring “This year’s campus celebration will explore the ties together students of today and

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yesterday by creating a special space of shared experience,” Hawk said. One of the main events kicking off African-American History month is RealTalk. RealTalk, sponsored by Sustained Dialogue, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Honors College Assembly and Crossroads Community Center, will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Crossroads Lounge. Hawk said RealTalk is a student-facilitated discussion that provides “… a chance to share real feelings in a civil conversation.” Thursday’s discussion will be centered on the topic, “Free Speech in Today’s World.” The conversation is based on the fine line drawn between freedom of speech and verbal

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U.S., allies mount pressure on Syria at United Nations From MCTcampus WA S H I NGT O N – S e c r e t a r y of State Hillary Clinton led a high-wattage diplomatic push Tuesday to persuade the U.N. Security Council to endorse an Arab plan for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, but she couldn’t break the steadfast objections of Russia and China. As fighting between government and opposition forces continued on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, Clinton said that a failure by the Security Council to respond would mean being “complicit in the continuing violence,” which was approaching a civil war. Clinton, the foreign ministers of Britain and France, and Arab allies appeared at the United Nations to back a draft resolution that calls for Assad to resign within two months; a halt to the

violence and beginning a process of political transition. The draft also calls for the release of detainees and for Syria to allow outside observers into the country, including journalists. “The alternative - spurning the Arab League, abandoning the Syrian people, emboldening the dictator - would compound this tragedy and would mark a failure of our shared responsibility and shake the credibility of the United Nations Security Council,” Clinton said. The Obama administration and its allies are pushing for the Security Council to approve the resolution swiftly, and a vote is expected later in February. But they encountered stiff resistance from Russia - of whom Syria is an ally dating to the Soviet era - and China, both veto-wielding members of the Security Council. Russia said it was against for-

eign countries participating in regime change, particularly with military force. It drew a comparison to the rebel uprising in Libya, which Russia voted in the Security Council last year to support, but which prompted a NATO military campaign that led to the eventual ouster of Col. Moammar Gadhafi. Russia’s U.N. ambassador, Vitaly Churkin, said Syria could resolve its own issues, and he signaled that Russia thinks Assad can survive the uprising. He suggested informal talks in Moscow between Assad’s regime and his opponents, arguing that the Security Council “cannot impose the parameters of a settlement.” Syrian officials have prevented most international observers from obtaining a firsthand look at the conditions in the country, and while U.S. officials think that Assad won’t last, they don’t

know how long he can hang on to power. “I personally believe it’s a question of time before Assad falls, but that’s the issue,” Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper said Tuesday at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the U.S. intelligence community’s 2012 Worldwide Threat Assessment. However, Clapper added, “it could be a long time, given ... the protraction of these demonstrations.” According to U.N. estimates, at least 5,400 civilians have been killed since the uprising began nearly 11 months ago, most by government forces. On Tuesday, Hamad bin Jassim al Thani, the prime minister of Qatar, which backs the resolution, told the 15-member Security Council that at least 384 of those killed were children.

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Mercedes-Benz to hold informational meeting for engineering and business students Representatives from Mercedes-Benz U.S. International will be on campus Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in 1013 South Engineering Research Center to share information with students about the company’s upcoming full-time hire of engineering and business students. Those hired will work in the company’s body shop, paint shop, Einfuehrung, assembly and business areas. Mercedes-Benz will share information about its new career program and graduate fellowship. Applications for graduate fellowships will be available at the event. More information visit coop.eng.ua.edu or contact Naomi Powell at npowell@eng.ua.edu or 348-8549.

Nominations for 2012 Last Lecture Award now open

Undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni are invited to nominate the faculty member they would most like to hear a lecture delivered on the following premise: “If this were your last chance to talk to a group of UA students, what would you say to them?” Retired faculty members are not eligible for the honor. Past recipients include Drs. Bebe Barefoot, Lawrence Kohl, Utz McKnight, Jim Salem and Ron Dulek. Nominations must be submitted electronically at graduate.ua.edu/events/lastlecture. html by Feb. 10.

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School of Accountancy receives high national rank By Judah Martin Contributing Writer

The Public Accounting Report, a newsletter that annually ranks U.S. colleges with the best accounting programs, rated UA’s undergraduate program at Culverhouse School of Accountancy as No. 20 in the nation. The graduate program came in at No. 24 in the PAR Professors Survey. In addition, the Culverhouse School of Accountancy also placed No. 26 in “U.S. News and World Report.” The 2011-2012 school year, however, is not the first in which UA received a high ranking. Throughout the thirty years since the Public Accounting Report began its

survey, the CSA has consistently maintained a top thirty rating. Mary Stone, director of the CSA, attributed this success to the dedication of the Culverhouse staff and students. “The Culverhouse School of Accountancy is fortunate to have a dedicated network of alumni who are leaders in the accounting profession; bright, hard-working and personable students; a supportive college and central administration; generous donors; faculty who are up-to-date, communicate effectively and maintain high academic standards; and a knowledgeable staff available to answer questions and provide guidance,” Stone said.

In addition to being excellent teachers, our accounting faculty is known for its research and for its many contributions to accounting education. —J. Michael Hardin, dean of the Culverhouse College of Commerce

“Being in the top twenty-five consistently is a major accomplishment,” J. Michael Hardin, dean of the Culverhouse College of Commerce, said in a statement on the school’s website. “In addition to being excellent teachers, our accounting faculty is known for its research and for its many contributions to accounting education.” This year’s PAR ranking,

Political leaders settle bets over championship game By Taylor Holland, Katherine Martin and Stephen Dethrage The Crimson White newsdesk@cw.ua.edu

Before the 2011 National Championship Game, politicians from Alabama and Louisiana placed bets around the upcoming matchup between the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University on Jan. 9. Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden initiated a bet on the Friday before the game, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said. If the LSU Tigers had won the game, Maddox agreed to send Holden three gallons of barbeque sauce from Dreamland BBQ. Since the Tide was victorious, Holden sent three gallons of Cane’s sauce from Raising Cane’s, a chicken finger chain founded in Baton Rouge, to Tuscaloosa. Maddox said the pair had a good conversation about the game and Louisiana’s ex p e r i e n c e s fo l l ow i n g Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Tuscaloosa’s following the tornado. “There is always this kind of kinship with our friends in Louisiana because they experienced such devastation,” he said. “So, we both had an understanding about what it’s like and I was excited to win.” Other wagers around the state included Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley’s with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. The governors agreed to wear the other team’s colors to work the day after the game among other bets.

Submitted Photo Louisiana Congressman Bill Cassidy and Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell pose on Capital Hill after the BSC natonal championship. “WHEN Bama wins,” Bentley tweeted, Jindal would send him some Louisiana seafood. “BCS wager is on!” Jindal tweeted in response. “Geaux Tigers!” Louisiana Congressman Bill Cassidy donned a houndstooth hat, Alabama tie and brought congratulatory remarks, which included a “Roll Tide” on the Floor of the House of Representatives, a condition to pay tribute to Alabama’s victory. “It was a hard fought game between the top teams in the nation. I am so proud of my Crimson Tide for securing victory and bringing home the crystal trophy for the second time in three

years,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell, who represents part of Tuscaloosa, said in a press release. “Congressman Cassidy was a great sport as he brought congratulatory remarks to the team on the House Floor. I look forward to continuing the friendly rivalry between Congressman Cassidy and myself.” Cassidy congratulated the Tide on the win. “LSU and Alabama both had great seasons,” Cassidy said in the release. “Although I wish the outcome had been different, I congratulate Alabama on a game well played. This was a tremendous season for both teams and I look forward to a rematch next year.”

which improved from No. 23 last year and in 2009, will potentially have a very positive effect on enrollment of accounting students at the university. Richard Houston, director of the Master of Accountancy program, supports this claim as well as the notion that the ranking will give the University an advantage over competitors.

“Remarkably, the world of accounting professors is quite small and most people know what everyone else’s school is doing,” Houston said. “Consequently, it means a lot to be consistently ranked so high. It also is important to our constituents that we are ranked so high. “For example, as director of the Master of Accountancy program, I have seen an increase in the number of applications from people from other schools, including many from throughout the U.S. Many cite our high rankings as driving their interest in UA.” Houston also said accounting students will have an increased advantage in career

GIVING

We are just trying to remind people of the importance of donation. When you help a nonproﬁt, you help your neighbor.

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to create awareness for their causes.” Partnering with the ABA has given the fundraising campaign a productive way to inexpensively market the event. Radio stations and television stations are using 15- and 30-second spots to make announcements promoting the event. “The ABA is working to coordinate all radio and television stations to provide them with the tools to make Alabamians aware of the great opportunity that they have to give and reach out in their communities,” said Sharon Tinsley, president of the ABA. “We are just trying to remind people of the importance of donation. When you help a nonprofit, you help your neighbor.” Bama Gives Day, an offshoot of Alabama Gives Day, is an opportunity for

placement upon graduating. “We had 100 percent placement at graduation this past year, and most years are the same,” Houston said. “Our students obtain jobs throughout the country, which is great given the large number of out of state students that UA attracts. We have a large number of accounting firms and corporations that recruit our students. We are a target school for the big accounting firms, which is not true of all schools.” The CSA now looks forward to celebrating its success at the Accounting Honors Banquet on April 18, where more than 155 scholarships and awards will be given by the school’s donors.

— Sharon Tinsley, president of the ABA

the University of Alabama to monitor the impact they are making in the community. On Feb. 2, students can use a special link or QR codes found on posters around campus to affiliate their donation with the University of Alabama. “Bama Gives Day is specific for the University of Alabama,” said Susan Griffiths, a member of UA’s Capstone Agency. “Students can see how much they raise, and eventually, we want to make it a competition among colleges to see who can raise the most money. It’s important to see how much students do care for and respect the community.” Nonprofit organizations in the Tuscaloosa area hope to benefit from the heavy promo-

tion of the fundraiser among citizens and students. “We hope to unite our current donors and potential new donors to grow our organization,” said Suzanne Dowling, executive director of Tuscaloosa’s Arts ‘n Autism, an after school program for children with autism. “We provide a great service to the community, and we want to get our program out there to show what we can bring.” Donors can visit alabamagivesday.org to register for the event and receive more information about the innovative method of online giving. To donate to Alabama Gives Day, log on to alabamagivesday.org any time after midnight on Feb. 2.

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OPINIONS

The time has come for the ‘Rammer Jammer’ cheer to go

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In the afterglow of another national football championship for the Crimson Tide, UA students and alumni can take comfort in knowing that Alabama is truly on top of the college football world. With two titles in three years and a top-rated recruiting class coming in this fall, it looks as though we are going to be on top for quite a while. Unfortunately, something is preventing us from enjoying this football renaissance to the fullest. In a time when we should be walking tall, proud of our school and our team, there is lingering self-doubt. We are embarrassed and with good reason. Our shame stems from the actions of two well-known fanatics: Harvey Updyke, accused tree poisoner; and Brian Downing, the “Big Easy Tea-Bagger.” The actions of these two fans have damaged the image of the fan base as a whole and of our school itself. Fairly or unfairly, we are now dealing with a bit of a perception problem. UA’s administration cann o t

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control the actions of a few crazed fans, nor can they distribute the punishment for them. Thus, it doesn’t seem fair that the UA community should be held accountable for the actions of the tree-killer and the tea-bagger. But consider this: UA’s administrators, athletic department, students and alumni set the standard for fanhood on game day. When sidewalk-alumni visit our campus and enter Bryant Denny Stadium, they emulate us. The culture of fanhood we engender on campus can go a long way in determining how the casual Tide fan represents our school in public. Therefore, one can only conclude that we, UA’s students and alumni, are partially responsible for our image problem. Yes, we do in fact help create the Updykes and Downings of the world, but I do not believe our UA community actively engenders a fanatical game

day environment – as long as we continue to ignore the way in which certain traditions and rituals are being construed by casual fans. It is time to do a little self-policing as a university community, and consider taking steps to repair our damaged public image. I’d like to offer up one step right now: “Rammer Jammer” must go. I know that such a suggestion is sure to be met with fierce backlash. When the idea was first presented to me, I returned fire with a furious defense of this invigorating post-game ritual. But after contemplating the issue, I have come to the conclusion that it is simply absurd for a school that displays the word “class” during its pregame video to engage in such lowbrow nonsense. Let me try to soften the blow: First, the Rammer Jammer tradition has been reigned in before. The cheer used to be conducted before and during football games. After a few of these games ended badly for the Tide, administrators began to feel rather silly, and claims of “we’re gonna beat the

hell outta you” began to ring hollow. The cheer was temporarily banned, but was soon reinstated as a post-game ritual. My point here is to say that it has been altered before and can be altered again. Second, I don’t think I’d be making an outlandish claim when I say that Rammer Jammer’s use should, at best, be situational. There are certain instances in which the cheer is simply not appropriate. Recent home games against overmatched opponents from the football championship subdivision serve as perfect examples of instances in which the cheer simply does not mean anything. In 2010, games such as Penn State and Virginia Tech, reeling from tragedy in 2009, are examples of situations in which the cheer is entirely inappropriate. If we are able to admit that the cheer should be used sparingly, we should consider whether or not the cheer is worth keeping at all. Rammer Jammer is an

opportunity for the fans to gratify themselves, nothing more. It doesn’t celebrate the achievements of players and coaches – the real competitors. After all, “we” didn’t actually beat the hell out of anything. Although the University community didn’t create our latest perception problem, we can take steps to fix it. Rammer Jammer isn’t nearly as hallowed a tradition as “Yea Alabama,” “Bammy Bound,” or a long drawn out “Roll Tide.” Personally, I wouldn’t mind ending games with a rousing rendition of “Ala–Bama.” In any case, Rammer Jammer should go. Evan Ward is a senior majoring in history. His column runs on Wednesdays.

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Presidential elections shouldn’t be based on popular vote By Tray Smith @ralphlsmith The ups-and-downs of the Republican presidential primary campaign have made a lot of news lately, but not much has been written about a much smaller, yet equally important, campaign being waged this election year. It is called the National Popular Vote movement, and it aims to upend the very Constitutional system we use to elect our presidents. It would do so by subverting the electoral college, which currently elects presidents to the outcome of the national popular vote. Already, states with 132 electoral votes have passed laws committing those votes to the winner of the national popular vote, and those laws will take effect as soon as they are adopted by enough states to equal 270 electoral votes – the number of votes needed to win the presidency. We would still have the electoral college, but the electors would be bound to support the popular vote winner. It’s easy to understand why some people may be sympathetic with this

plan; after all, why shouldn’t the president be elected by popular vote? Well, there are several reasons. First, deciding how we are going to elect our nation’s president outside of the national political process by trying to assemble a hodgepodge of state legislatures to tinker with our Constitution seems much more like an attempt at manipulating our federalist system than strengthening it. If the National Popular Vote succeeds, it would have the effect of amending the Constitution without having to withstand the scrutiny of a Constitutional amendment, which proponents know it wouldn’t survive. The Constitution also says Congress must approve interstate agreements, meaning any agreement among the states on the allocation of electors without Congress’s approval would be vulnerable to a legal challenge. Beyond National Popular Vote’s methods, its goal of electing presidents by popular vote could undermine our politics.

The electoral college forces candidates to campaign for states instead of individuals. This means that in the fall, when Barack Obama is running for re-election, he will have a much stronger incentive to try to win the votes of moderates and suburbanites in Virginia and North Carolina than to try to boost turnout in his hometown of Chicago. This prevents politicians from winning based on regional support and forces them to engage with a national electorate. The process has a moderating impact on our politics, as the system pulls both parties towards the center and encourages voters to join with coalitions in advancing political objectives. A popular vote system would instead invite thirdparty candidates and factionalism, opening the possibility that a presidential candidate could win with just a plurality of the vote. Would it really be better to have a president elected with 35 percent of the vote against multiple candidates than elected through the electoral college with only 49 percent against one candidate?

The popular vote, on the other hand, would leave no distinction between a vote in New York and a vote in Indiana. It would naturally pull candidates to larger population centers. Instead of opening currently ignored red and blue states to a bustle of campaign activity, the popular vote would encourage campaigns to cater to the cities where they are already strong. Moderating influences would evaporate. Instead, our politics would be broken into more factions, with more narrow interests in mind and, as a result, more extremism. Fringe candidates like Ron Paul and Ralph Nader stand little chance in our current system, although they can have a significant impact. But imagine a system in which countless other candidates like them could emerge, representing ever-smaller slices of the American public. Finally, there is the issue of deciding the popular vote. America has never had a national election. We have had simultaneous elections in multiple states. Some of those states require voters to show

identification at the polls, others don’t. Some states use voting machines at the polls, others use paper ballots. Some states require voters to be registered fourteen days before the election, others let voters register on election day. Which rules should we follow? Who decides which rules we should follow? The American system of government is different. It is a work of genius designed for a country where power is dispersed between different branches of government at different levels of government. Having stood the test of time, there is no reason to alter it now. Regardless of how wellmeaning popular vote advocates may be, their prescription for American democracy fails to account for the many unintended consequences that could occur if we shake the foundations of the system that has produced all 44 U.S. presidents. Surely they weren’t all that bad.

Tray Smith is the special projects editor of The Crimson White.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Obamacare violates our conscience David DeStefanis The Obama administration refused to listen to the concerns of churches and religious groups who were affected by the Affordable Care Act, known to most Americans as Obamacare. Though President Obama initially gave reassurances to the pro-life community in November saying, “Let’s honor the conscience of those who disagree with abortion, and draft a sensible conscience clause, and make sure all our health care policies are grounded not only in sound science but also in clear ethics,” his actions inevitably spoke louder than his words. The conscience clause defined in Obamacare would exempt institutions only if they met four criteria: if their purpose is to spread religious values, if they hire people mainly of their religion, if they serve people mainly of their religion and if they are a nonprofit organization. This exemption has proven to be

broad enough for the Amish, but almost no other hospital meets these requirements. So, what does all this talk of conscience clauses and religious exemptions actually mean? Archbishop and soon-to-be Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York heads the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and said, “In effect, the president is saying we have a year to figure out how to violate our consciences.” President Obama is mandating that Catholic hospitals must provide contraception through their health care plans. In 2010, there were approximately 629 Catholic hospitals in the U.S., which had 19 million emergency room visits and over 100 million outpatient visits, according to the 2010 American Hospital Association Annual Survey. These hospitals were faced with three unsavory options: start employing and providing care solely for Catholics, violate their consciences and provide contraception or drop health coverage for their

employees. This grim situation led to two remarkable headlines in the past two weeks. Bishop Olmsted of Arizona declared that, “Unless the rule is overturned … we cannot, we will not, comply with this unjust law.” Pope Benedict XVI warned that he sees religious freedom eroding in the U.S., saying, “The loss of religious freedom is a threat not just to Christian faith, but also to humanity itself.” I hope you are beginning to grasp the magnitude and gravity of this situation. You can say that this article is inspired by a hyperbole born out of some Christian “persecution complex.” However, I want everyone to understand that whether Obama gave the Church one year or one hundred years to figure out how to implement Obamacare, the result would always be what Bishop Olmsted has called for: civil disobedience and defying an unjust law. I can accept that liberals, Democrats and anyone else in this country have dif-

ferent views on contraception; I’m not here to make the case for people against contraception. I’m writing this to decry the blatant disregard for my opinion and the opinions of millions of religious people on this issue. We can understand why Democrats would support Obamacare, but what is incomprehensible is why anyone would anyone want to force their beliefs onto other people. When last I looked, the First Amendment to the Constitution said, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Because of Obamacare, over 750,000 employees could be out of a job, and more than 600 hospitals could be closed all because the government thought it knew better than a religion. The only thing we can do now is pray it gets repealed. David DeStafanis is a sophomore majoring in political science.

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Calendar of Events: Black History Month Wednesday, Feb. 1

Thursday, Feb. 2

First Wednesdays at Crossroads, Global Café, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Crossroads Lounge, 232 Ferguson Center “¿Cómo Empacas Tantos Años de Vida? (How Do You Pack Up So Many Years of Life?),” Gwen Ferretti, University of Texas at Austin, brown bag lunch, noon-1 p.m., 115 Woods Hall RealTalk, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Lounge

Monday, Feb. 6

State of the Black Union, 7 p.m., Ferguson Ballroom

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Documentary “Black Power Mixtape,” unseen footage of the Black Power movement, 7 p.m., Bama Theatre

Wednesday, Feb. 8

“Intersections & Interventions, Part I: The Life & Work of Bayard Rustin,” Dr. Houston Baker, Vanderbilt University, with Adam Sharples and Dr. Meredith M. Bagley of UA, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center Forum

Friday, Feb. 10

Dr. Ethel H. Hall African-American Heritage Month celebration, “A History of Racial Inequality: A Social Work Response,” Dr. Larry Davis, University of Pittsburgh, noon-1 p.m., 223 Little Hall; “Intersections & Interventions, Part II: Bayard Rustin at 100, Lessons in Activism,” discussion with Mandy Carter, founder of National Black Justice Coalition, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center Forum

Wednesday, Feb. 15

The Link: Opportunity, Internships and Career Success, 6-9 p.m., Alabama Museum of Natural History, Smith Hall grand gallery, $5 for students, registration required at https://sites.google.com/a/cba.ua.edu/the-link/

Thursday, Feb 16

Community Conversations, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Crossroads Lounge, “Religion & Culture,” Dr. Ann Pellegrini, New York University, 7 p.m., 205 Gorgas Library

Monday, Feb. 20

African-American Heritage campus tour with Dr. Jason Black, noon and 3 p.m., Reese Phifer rotunda; Valerie Tutson, storytelling workshop, 2-4 p.m., 132 Lloyd, and “A Celebration of Black Culture, Story and Song,” 7-9 p.m., 125 ten Hoor; AAHM National Read-in, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Lounge

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Thursday, Feb. 23

“Our Southern Home: Scottsboro to Montgomery to Birmingham – The Transformation of the South in the Twentieth Century,” Waights Taylor Jr., 4:30 p.m., 324 Lloyd; “Fostering Intersectionality,” student dialogue, 6 p.m., 202 Lloyd Cultural Awareness Day, 9 a.m., Brewer-Porch Children’s Center; EveryWoman Book Club discussion of “Don’t Play in the Sun: One Woman’s Journey Through the Color Complex” by Marita Golden, noon, University Club, $11.83 for lunch; “Slavery by Another Name,” lecture by Doug Blackmon, 6 p.m. in 205 Gorgas

Friday, Feb. 24

Sankofa: Honoring the Past While Acknowledging the Present, 6:30 p.m., Ferguson Center Theatre

Saturday, Feb. 25

Birmingham day trip, Walking through Our History: Civil Rights, free to the UA campus community, contact Women’s Resource Center, 205/348-5040

Sunday, Feb. 26

Sankofa: Honoring the Past While Acknowledging the Present, 6:30 p.m., Ferguson Center Theatre

Monday, Feb. 27

“Health Care Disparities: The Healing of America,” presentation and book signing by T.R. Reid, 7 p.m., 127 Biology

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harassment, and students are encouraged to participate and contribute their thoughts on the subject. In collaboration with the Crossroads Community Center, The University of Alabama School of Social Work will remember one of its distinguished graduates, Ethel Hall. “A History of Racial Inequality: A Social Work Response,” was created to remember Hall, an Alabama educator, and the first AfricanAmerican woman to receive her Ph.D. at the UA School of Social Work. To honor her contributions, the School of Social Work Board of Friends and the Social Work Association for Cultural Awareness will host Larry Davis, dean of social work from the University of Pittsburgh. Davis, director of the Center on Race and Social Problems, will discuss the meaning of social work in a lecture titled, “A History of Racial Inequality: A Social Work Response,” on Friday, Feb. 10 at noon in Little Hall

African-American History Month is for everybody. It’s everybody’s month. Celebrate it … these engaging programs give us a chance to realize we are each truly creating history every day during our years at the Capstone.” — Beverly Hawk Room 223. Sean Hudson, a senior majoring in social work, expressed the significance of this event. “This event is highly important as it speaks to the diversity of the School of Social Work and the profession,” Hudson said. In addition to the array of scheduled events, Alabama African-American quizzes sponsored by University Libraries will be available at the front desk of Gorgas Library throughout the entire month. Also, every Friday at the Brewer-Porch Children’s Center there will be events that include storytelling and motivational speakers for children. The month long events planned for AfricanAmerican History Month are a part of the initiative UA is Culture, established

by Crossroads Community Center. Every month, UA is Culture strives to bring awareness and celebrate different cultures. Crossroads Community Center, along with UA departments, provides the community opportunities to immerse itself in the experiences of others, while celebrating the past and the history it holds. “African-American History Month is for everybody,” Hawk said. “It’s everybody’s month. Celebrate it … these engaging programs give us a chance to realize we are each truly creating history every day during our years at the Capstone.” All events are free and open to the public. Posters outlining the calendar of events are available throughout campus. For more information, visit www.crossroads.ua.edu.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Mayor sees title’s impact By Taylor Holland News Editor newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said the University of Alabama’s 14th National Championship has both emotional and financial benefits for the city. “I think emotionally, it’s been good for our city to experience joy in the season, and clearly winning a football game doesn’t replace a loved one that’s lost or a home that was destroyed, but clearly it does provide some relief from the day-to-day trauma of what we experienced and that in and of itself is a positive,” Maddox said. Economically speaking, Maddox said the city has a profit to be gained from the Tide’s victory, as well. “Whether it’s Tuscaloosa’s name being consistently mentioned across the nation or people coming into the town excited about the team’s success who are going to spend the night, eat dinner and purchase

T-shirts, that all has a trickle down effect that is very positive,” he said. “And that will continue to linger to A-Day and into next year.” Maddox also spoke about the city’s $46,000 engineering contract that was approved by the City Council in early January that will assist the removal of debris from Forest Lake, although no timetable has been set in stone at this point. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service also met with city officials about funding up to 75 percent of the estimated $300,000 cleanup cost of Forest Lake. “We got a grant through the National Conservation Resource Service, so that will go towards the cleanup of Forest Lake, which has been very difficult because it’s a private lake and since you’re dealing with that issue, it can complicate matters,” he said. “But now, hopefully within the next few months, that lake can begin the cleanup process. I

imagine the engineering will be complete sometime in the next month and then will go to bid sometime in March or April.” Looking ahead, Maddox said he thinks Tuscaloosa residents and students will see more construction start up over the course of the next month. In fact, he said, last week the city added fourteen new commercial starts, which puts Tuscaloosa up to 251 commercial starts and 2,177 residential starts since April 27. “I think you’re going to see more development happen as insurance begins to settle and work itself out,” Maddox said. “I think then you’re really going to see construction begin in earnest sometime around mid to late summer, but I think in the next few months you’ll be seeing more and more begin to pop up. “The insurance issue is probably going to be the most difficult – with the city right now, we’re still in dispute with our insurance company over our facilities so we can’t even begin building back till that’s settled.”

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it. For a long time, it was great. But over time, it began to rust. It didn’t wear as good, and I had to move on to something else. “What I see tonight is analogous to that Christmas morning,” Maddox continued. “I have no doubt that what would be built there would be applauded, and probably for a few years it would be an asset to the Riverfront, but I think we have to look at the bigger picture and how time is going to treat this decision.” Several community members were also against the idea of the complex being geared primarily towards students. Among the oppositionists was Joan Garth, representing Tuscaloosa Neighbors Together. “This place is meant to be for the community, for everyone, and this is a development where units are sold by the bedroom. It’s designed solely for students,” Garth said. “The retail development below the apartments is appealing, and it’s part of what we want, but if there are students living above it, think about what retailers are attracted to the students living right above them? It would be a shame for this area to come to be known as ‘Strip West.’ “I thought about how to say this delicately, but there’s just no other way,” Garth said. “Students tend to be involved in relationships that involve a lot of sleepovers. So when there is a sleepover, there is another car. And so actually it’s not four

CW|Megan Smith Top: John McConnell, Director of Planning and Development Services for the city of Tuscaloosa, pitches an approval ordinance to develop 115 Greensboro Avenue into dormitories. Bottom: Tuscaloosa City Council listens to a presentation over the same ordinance. The idea was shot down. cars per unit that are going to be in this area, but sometimes six. Our members are also concerned about the noise and the general mess associated with housing dedicated to students.” Taylor, Carter’s President, said that the development would have provided more

than 250 jobs and $50 million to the city over the course of ten years. Four members of the council voted against the complex, two voted for and one abstained from the vote due to a conflict of interest caused by his personal business holdings.

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Two self-styled garage bands will headline Green Bar this Saturday, Feb. 4. The Dirty Lungs is composed of Carson Mitchell (guitar and voice), Ra-jaan Parmely (drums), Chris Scott (effects and supporting guitar), and Joseph Cote (bass). Cote joined the band recently in order to give them a louder edge. “People know to expect a proper rock show when they see us now,” he said. “Just the other night when we played The Nick, a 50 year-old biker guy talked to me after the show and said, ‘even though it was a bit weird, it was damn good,’ so I think we have different aspects that appeal to a lot of different people.” The Dirty Lungs characterize themselves as a psychedelic garage band influenced by The Mars Volta, MSTRKRFT and Daft Punk. Their tracks range from an ambient house sound to an edgy rock. “They sound awesome live,” Josh Thomas, a UA graduate, said. He also said the band was worth seeing

again. According to Cote, The Dirty Lungs’ performances are less planned and more in the moment, which he said makes them honest and could be the reason their fans enjoy their shows. “To enjoy ourselves, we just get up and do what we do … It all just happens naturally, right in the moment. We’re not a boy band, so I don’t think people expect some cheesy late 90’s choreography,” Cote said. “When you’re at a show and dancing, you don’t think about how you’re dancing, you just do it, and you enjoy the experience,” he said. “It’s much the same way on stage, except we’re producing the sound.” Along with The Dirty Lungs, The Cancers, a band comprised of members from Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, will also take the stage Saturday night. On their website, they describe themselves as a band that plays “garage rock that is fun, exciting and danceable.” The 21 and up show will start at 10 p.m. There will be no cover at Green Bar that night.

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really important to me and inspires me. He is my age and one of my role models. I thought, ‘How could I create something he can see with his hands?’” Mabry said that after many conversations with other Creative Campus interns, it was decided to create a multisensory art show that would allow people to not just see the art, but also experience it. “It’s a different kind of art show for Tuscaloosa,” Mabry said. “It has never been done before. Art shows often have a theme, but they are not necessarily multisensory and interactive in this way, and we wanted to see what Tuscaloosa could bring to that.” Some of the art pieces may include sculptures inspired by paintings, pictures and sound put to poetry in a slideshow and mechanisms constructed to make sound waves tangible. At the very least, Mabry said there will be six or seven different pieces. In line with a typical First Friday celebration, there will also be music and food in addition to the displayed Submitted works of art. Local Tuscaloosa Ally Mabry and Claire Siepser will display their multisensory art this band, Kadesh and the Perfect Fri. at 6 p.m. Strangers, will be performing to entertain the ears, and Parents” and “Lies We Tell too. “It is about intention, not there will be lots of free food, Ourselves.” Her work will include pic- definition,” Siepser said. “If including a mix of sweet and salty to entertain the sense of tures as a performance com- you intend something to be ponent to go along with her art, then it is.” taste. “It is important for students “It is a really cool experi- book art and also a little bit of to see what other students are ence, and it will be a lot of fun candy. “There is an ever-expand- doing, and it will be a differand it is free!” Mabry said. Claire Siepser, a graduate ing definition of art,” Siepser ent environment for asking student studying book arts said. “Art is implied, and art is questions,” Jamie Cicatiello, and printmaking, will display not just for the eyes. It is how- owner of Grace Aberdean said. “It is a place in which her three-part book series at ever you define it.” For Siepser, food, music and you can nurture an idea and the show, “Lies our Parents Tell Us,” “Lies We Tell our automobiles can all be art, also show it to the public.”

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Nutrition tips to feed your ‘App’etite By Lindsey O’Brien These days, you can’t walk three feet without seeing a person with some form of technology in their hands. Whether it’s an iPod, smartphone, laptop or tablet, today’s society likes its information portable and at high speeds. “Apps” have hit the market, representing topics from entertainment to politics. Think of

any topic that strikes you as interesting, and yes, “there’s an app for that.” Unsurprisingly, purchases of nutrition and health related apps have also risen steadily this past year. With so many to choose from, it’s hard to know if the information you’re getting is reputable. In light of this, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics employed three registered dietitians to search out the best nutrition apps floating

around cyberspace. Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts. They have met specific requirements earning them this title, so they are the one to trust on this topic. Diabetes management, gluten-free living and weight management were the three areas of focus for this review. All apps reviewed are free and were rated on a scale of one to five. The top three rated apps in each category are as follows:

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Diabetes Management:

Blood Sugar Tracker: 5 stars

WaveSense Diabetes Manager: 4 stars

Vree for Diabetes: 5 stars

Lets users record blood sugar levels and assists in setting a healthy blood glucose range with easy to understand graphs.

Helps users track carbohydrate intake, insulin dose and subsequent glucose levels. Special features of this app include email reports, mealtime schedules, video messages and individualized goal ranges to prevent both hyper and hypoglycemia.

Allows users to track blood glucose levels, nutrition intake, activity level, medications and blood pressure.

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Gluten Free Daily: 4.5 stars

Eating Out G-Free: 4 stars

This app is for those who are new to celiac disease/gluten intolerance and need educational tools and resources explaining how to follow a gluten-free diet.

Celebrity Elisabeth Hasselbeck created this app to complement her book “The G-Free Diet.” It helps users find gluten-free foods at restaurants and design gluten free shopping lists.

Gluten Freed- Gluten-Free Dining for Health and Celiac: 3 stars The app also searches out gluten-free restaurants for those with celiac disease and moderate gluten intolerances.

We call this section the Lifestyles Section because it is supposed to cover topics relevant to the student lifestyle at The University of Alabama. That reaches from food to fashion and everything in-between. For as long as I’ve worked for the section – the past two years of my undergraduate career – we’ve worked to bring students information about what’s going on around Tuscaloosa, and who is doing cool things. In my opinion, the two editors who came before me did quite a good job of that. As far as I’m concerned, every week there will be an event to preview, a band to profile and a column to write, but now that I’m editor, I want to ensure that this is what you want to be reading. What type of article, if any, would get you to open up to the section every day and read it? Do we need more music, more movies, more features, more food, more fashion, more anything? Are we doing exactly what you want us to do, or have you never read a lifestyles article in your life?

Think of what you expect to get from the News section every day and what you expect to get from the Sports section; Lifestyles, in my opinion, should cover everything in between. What do you look for when you browse Pinterest? When you’re planning your weekend, what are you planning? When you’re reading a profile, what type of person do you want be profiled? These are the questions I ask myself every week when I decide what will go into the section, but the section isn’t about my lifestyle, it’s about yours. Over the next month, assistant Lifestyles editor Lauren Ferguson and I have plans to incorporate new feature ideas we’ve gotten from outside sources, but we want more. The goal I have for the Lifestyles Section during my time as the editor is to make it a must-read and to incorporate daily stories the students of Alabama would enjoy reading. We’re open to story ideas, graphic ideas and anything else you could think of that’s part of your lifestyle. If you have any suggestions or comments about future plans of the Lifestyles Section, please feel free to email us at lifestyles@ cw.ua.edu or tweet us at @CW_TheScene. Ashley Chaffin is the Lifestyles editor of the Crimson White.

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Four reasons why the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl By Tony Tsoukalas Sports Editor

but Brady and the gang will make it up to me this senior year.

I make no apologies for being a New England sports fan. My dad grew up in Melrose, Mass., about seven miles north of Boston, and though I am from Houston, Texas, my dad ensured that I would grow up a fan of all the Boston teams. With all that being said, the editors of The Crimson White have allowed me to write a column on the Super Bowl. Giants fans, if you feel slighted, you can’t spell slighted without “ELI.” Below are four reasons the Patriots will defeat the Giants and come away with the title.

The sports drought in New England: It has been more than seven months since a New England-area sports team has won a championship. Even more heinous, it has been seven years since the Patriots have won a Super Bowl. Since 2001, there have been seven titles won by Boston’s four biggest sports teams – the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots. Of those teams, the Patriots have the longest drought, not winning since February of 2005. It is about time for the Patriots to get their act together and get on par with the rest of Boston’s best.

American League Championship Series, there is not a single play in sports history that causes my skin to crawl as much as that one. It is not so much the nature of the play that infuriates me but rather what that play ruined. It gave the Manning brothers two straight Super Bowls, ruined Tom Brady’s perfect record in the Super Bowl, ruined the best The Tyree catch: season of all time and ruined my senior year of high school. Yes, the Eli Manning: Every New England sports fan has Giants are hot right now, but make had to agonize over the dumb luck no mistake; every Patriots fan was Ok, so you can’t spell elite withthat was the David Tyree helmet rooting for another shot at Eli. The catch in Super Bowl XLII. Other than Giants might have ended my senior out “ELI.” Well here is a list of other Aaron Boone’s home run in the 2003 year of high school on a sour note, words you can’t spell without those

That being said, he is our sellout and a cool one at that. Who wouldn’t want to be Brady? The guy has everything. He is the best quarterback ever, is married to a supermodel and is constantly on GQ’s sexiest men alive; every guy wants to be him, and every girl wants to date him. Even Mattel’s Barbie split off her 43-year companionship with Ken after she saw Brady win his second ring in 2004. It wasn’t until two years into Brady’s marriage that Barbie came to terms with the fact Tom was unavailable and took Tom Brady: Ken back. Some say Denver quarI’ll be the first to admit, Tom has terback Tim Tebow is touched by changed a lot from his 2001 under- God. Ok, well, Brady is touched by dog, golden-boy image. Instead of Victoria Secret model Gisele. Point dating actress Bridget Moynahan, made, Tom Brady is the coolest man he is now married to model Gisele alive, and there is no way he loses to Bundchen. He is a goat-cuddling, Eli twice. Beiber-hair wearing, UGGs-for-men endorsing sellout. In fact, Brady Final score: Patriots 31 Giants 20 Rest easy New England. In the goes against just about everything New England fans stand for in Father, the Son and Tom Brady. Amen. sports. letters: elimination, feline, delicate, belittle and the list only continues. But, the number one reason why Eli won’t win is because he is not even the best Manning in the game. As much as it pains me to give Peyton Manning any praise, he is head and shoulders above Eli. With Peyton potentially retiring after this season, there is no way the football gods will allow Eli to finish his career with more rings than his older brother.

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The University of Alabama’s Track and Field team is coming off a second place finish in the pentathlon at the Razorback Invitation on Jan. 27. Kaylon Eppinger placed tenth in the women’s 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.49 seconds. Before coming to the University of Alabama, Eppinger competed in the Big East conference at the University of Cincinnati. During her freshman year, Eppinger took part in multiple events in the Big East Championships. She placed ninth in the preliminaries for the 100 hurdles with a time of 14.12 seconds. She also competed in the high jump where she cleared the 5-3 mark. She later ran a personal best in the 100 hurdles at the Sea Ray Relays with a time of 14.01. Eppinger’s sophomore year seemed just like her freshman year. Eppinger ran a personal best at the time – 8.50 in the 60-meter hurdles – during the preliminaries at the conference championships. She then placed third at the All-Ohio Championships with a time of 8.61 in the 60-meter hurdles. After her sophomore year, Eppinger chose to transfer to Alabama. She said she liked the closeness of the team. Eppinger also acknowledged the difference between the competitiveness of the Southeastern Conference and the Big East. “It’s a lot more competitive,” Eppinger said. “When you compete against teams from different environments it pushes people to compete harder.” Since joining the Tide, Eppinger has had a very suc-

Senior Kaylon Eppinger throws the javelin in an outdoor meet. Eppinger does it all for the Tide, having experience in the heptathlon and the pentathlon.

UA Athletics cessful career. She did not compete for track and field during her junior year, but she did return her senior year. During the indoor season, Eppinger finished sixth in the pentathlon at the SEC Championships, scoring 3,835 points – the second highest score in school history. She also placed third in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.29 seconds. Eppinger had another good performance at the Adidas Classic when she placed first in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.40 seconds. During outdoor season, Eppinger continued to add great performances. She qualified for the NCAA Championships heptathlon and placed twentieth with a score of 5,140 points. She earned All-SEC honors after placing second in the heptath

lon at SEC Championships, scoring 5,479 points. Eppinger would later go on to one-up that score at the Alabama Relays, scoring 5,499 points, which is the second-best heptathlon score in UA history. Having participated in many events, it might be hard to choose a favorite, but that proved not to be the case for Eppinger. She did not hesitate when naming her favorite event. “Hurdles,” Eppinger said. “It’s the event I’ve been doing the longest. I try and gun it and run as fast as I can.” Eppinger said she hopes to be competing more after she graduates. “If I’m lucky enough I hope to go pro,” Eppinger said. “If I don’t go pro I might go get my master’s and possibly become a lawyer.”

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this weekend THURSDAY • Women’s Basketball at Arkansas: 7 p.m., Fayetteville, Ark.

FRIDAY • Gymnastics vs Florida: 7:30 p.m. • Track & Field, Cross Country, New Balance Collegiate Invitational: TBA, New York, N.Y.

SATURDAY • Men’s Basketball vs Ole Miss: 7 p.m.

Sophomore Mary Anne Macfarlane returns a serve. Macfarlane has been leading the team since she arrived on campus, notching 26 singles wins last season and winning her first 12 singles matches in the 2011-2012 season.

By Mary Grace Showfety Contributing Writer

The Alabama Crimson Tide women’s tennis team is fulfilling expectations as it moves into the heart of its spring season. The Tide has shown that it is a force to be reckoned with even though it is only a few short weeks into the season. The team has demonstrated a sense of unity thus far and hopes will only strengthen as the spring progresses. It has battled in a series of close matches and, more often than not, come out on top. In its first weekend, all eight members of the team traveled to Charlottesville, Va., to the UVA Invitational where the Tide showed its strength and tenacity by winning seventeen matches – finishing strong with a seven-match sweep over Utah. It then traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to the ITA Kickoff Weekend where it lost a 4-3 nailbiter to No. 15, Texas. “It could have gone either way, but the credit goes to Texas on that one,” head coach Jenny

Mainz said. Alabama was able to finish the tournament strong with a 4-1 win over No. 30, Arizona. The Tide now has down time from the competition until it hosts Rice and SMU on Feb. 18 and 19, respectively.

and I think that’s very important because that’s how you start every match. I think we just have a lot of confidence and we’re playing very dynamic doubles.” Confidence was never an issue for Alabama, having entered the season with three players nationally ranked in singles as well as one pair of nationally ranked doubles partners. To top it off, the Tide is also predicted to win the SEC West by the league coaches in the preseason poll. The team has shown that they do not just depend on leadership from one area. They work as a unit supporting each other, something that is not always seen in tennis, as many do not view the sport as being completely team oriented. UA Athletics Mary Anne Macfarlane, a “I feel good about the team,” sophomore, plays No. 1 for the Mainz said. “I think everybody Tide and is nationally ranked at is working hard and we’re all No. 13. on the same page. We’re get“She’s a heck of a competiting help from all positions. I tor and she’s got a real fighting don’t think its just a few people. Everybody’s contributing, our doubles play is getting stronger

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Club kindles rivalry with LSU By Chris Moran Contributing Writer Although rugby is not a mainstream American sport, it is well known for being one of the most athletically challenging sports in the world. Ju st ask D a n ny Depperschmidt, the treasurer of Alabama’s rugby club. “You need the conditioning of soccer, the leverage skills of wrestling, as well as the physicality of football, and you need to mix all of those together to be successful,” Depperschmidt said. The scoring system of rugby is very similar to the one of American football. In fact, American football came from rugby. The equivalent of a touchdown is called a try; it is worth five points. The team leader in this category is Bobby Jordan with seven tries during the exhibition season. A conversion is the equiva-

lent of an extra point, which is worth two points. The equivalent of a field goal is a dropkick, which is worth three points. The overall point leader of the team is Patrick Sequeria with 87 points. The Crimson Tide is coming off a season with a 10-2-1 record. When asked if this gave the team momentum going into the regular season, Depperschmidt said the team’s winning and momentum has been great. “We have a lot of confidence in our team. We have a lot of young talent. We do a good job with the leadership role. We’re coming together really well.” This is the Crimson Tide’s first season at the Division-1 level, and there will definitely be bigger challenges and more competition facing the team now. “Not a lot of us played rugby in high school, so we really have to stress getting better as a team every single practice and individ-

ually as well,” Depperschmidt said. Alabama’s first match of the season is against Louisiana State University. With the football team claiming the national title from Louisiana State last month, it has caused the traditional rivalry to heat up not only in football but in rugby as well. “We got our schedule last July, and we’ve had February 4 circled on our calendar ever since then,” Depperschmidt said. “Everything that happened during the football season has made this game even bigger.” Even without the hype surrounding this game, the Tide has enough talent on their team to help them put up a fight against anyone. “Our pack is incredibly strong, but also very quick,” Depperschmidt said. The Tide faces LSU Saturday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. at the recreation fields.

spirit and competitive mentality,” Mainz said. “She really leads the way for us.” Macfarlane is not the only underclassman showing that she has what it takes to be a leader. Alex Clay, a sophomore, has also stepped up her game to overcome the competition. She is a feisty competitor, Mainz said. Macfarlane and Clay show unsurpassed leadership on the court, but it is seniors Courtney McLane and Taylor Lindsey that hope to lead and encourage their team all the way to the NCAA Tournament. “Taylor and Courtney have been great for our program and great ambassadors for Alabama,” Mainz said. “They’re great people first, but they’re great athletes. As many tangible things as they provide, they provide so many intangibles for our team. They have made an impact on our program and I’m really expecting great things from them this year.”