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Details about Witt’s race e-mail emerge By Jonathan Reed Managing Editor jonathanreedcw@gmail.com

Tau Delta fraternity house verbally harassed student, An e-mail sent by UA a President Robert Witt to stu- according to dents Saturday addressing con- UA adminiscerns about a racial slur was trators. J u s t i n prompted by a Friday incident in which someone inside the Delta Zimmerman,

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a second-year graduate student in public administration, was walking home from work at the Crossroads Community Center around 4:25 p.m. Friday when someone shouted at him from inside the house, he said. “I heard ‘nigger,’ so naturally I turned around,” he said. “After he said ‘nigger’ he said

‘Come here, boy.’” Zimmerman said he walked away and called Brice Miller, assistant director of the Crossroads Community Center, and then called the University of Alabama Police Department and filed a police report. The individual who shouted

the slur was not the only person who witnessed the incident, he said. “Only one person said anything, but there were other people in the building who didn’t respond, who I assume to be just as guilty as he was,” he said. Witt e-mailed students

around 2 p.m. on Saturday, informing students that these incidents will not be tolerated, University spokesman Bill McDaniel said. “Witt just wanted to address the incident that happened, so he said what he felt like he

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President’s Campus film fest in full swing remarks get mixed views

By Ashley Chaffin alchaffin@crimson.ua.edu Staff Reporter

By Will Tucker News Editor wjtucker1@gmail.com

In the wake of the campus-wide e-mail directly from University President Robert Witt, students turned to social media sites like Twitter and Facebook as rumors spread Saturday about the events surrounding an incident Friday night involving a racial slur. With very few details given by Witt in the e-mail, students had to arrive at their own conclusions about what happened. Justin Zimmerman, a second-year graduate student in public administration, said he thought the e-mail didn’t do enough to fully address the issue. University administrators confirmed on Sunday that Zimmerman was the victim of the racial slur that prompted the e-mail. “I am very grateful for the helpfulness and the apologies I’ve gotten from Dr. Nelson, Dr. Hudson and Dr. Pruitt, but the e-mail that Dr. Witt sent was disappointing,” Zimmerman said. “It didn’t really get the whole situation, and it didn’t explain what happened and the perpetrators.” SGA President James Fowler said he agrees with the statement President Witt sent out at 2 p.m. Saturday. “I join Dr. Witt in reinforcing our community values and emphasizing that this kind of behavior is totally unacceptable,” he said in an e-mailed statement. “Our goal as an SGA this

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SPORTS in brief Kouandjio signs with Alabama By Jason Galloway Sports Editor crimsonwhitesports@gmail.com Cyrus Kouandjio, rated the No. 1 offensive tackle in the country, said in a Facebook status that he will keep the family together and attend the University of Alabama next season. Kouandjio has sent his letter of intent to Alabama. “Thanks for all the love and support from Cyrus Kouandjio the state of Alabama,” Kouandjio said in his Facebook status. “I love all the new relationships I have made throughout this process.. but at the end of the day.. ima keep the fam together and I must say…. ROLLLLL TTIIIDDDEEE!!!” This decision comes after Kouandjio said he would sign with Auburn live on ESPNU on National Signing Day. He did not sign his letter of intent, however, and reconsidered after announcing his decision. Kouandjio’s brother, Arie, is a freshman at Alabama this year and redshirted his initial season for the Crimson Tide. Kouandjio’s father told ESPN on signing day that the decision could come down to a family vote, but results of such a vote were never revealed. Alabama has the No. 1 recruiting class on Rivals.com and is No. 2 according to ESPN. le this

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with growing enrollment and rising tuition. He added that administrators have not yet discussed if a tuition increase would be the BIRMINGHAM — The University proper solution. Hayes displayed an interactive of Alabama System expects a 10 percent cut in state funding for graphic from the Chronicle of the upcoming year as a result of Higher Education demonstrating federal stimulus money running the change in higher education funding between 2008 and 2010. out. “It’s a pretty significant loss,” The graphic showed the state of Ray Hayes, UA System vice chan- Alabama has cut 26.1 percent cellor for financial affairs, said in of its higher education funding; the Board of Trustees meeting Massachusetts is the only state that has slashed funding by a Friday. University of Alabama System larger percentage. North Dakota Chancellor Malcom Portera said increased funding for higher the system has been able to make up for the loss in state revenue See BOARD, page 7

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CW | Drew Hoover Producer Josh Sahib of Group Purple Rain directs actors David Smith and Elizabeth Walston as actor Bill Friedman and cinematographer Wayne Rau look on in the basement of Gorgas Library on Wednesday Feb. 2. Group Purple Rain is creating a movie called 28 Pages Later for Campus Movie Festival.

Campus MovieFest returned to campus for the fourth time on Feb. 1 and saw the biggest turnout ever from Alabama students. More than one hundred teams picked up all the necessary equipment from the Ferguson Center to make a five-minute film last week. Lindsay Malone, the graduate assistant for student affairs at the Ferguson Center, said she believes this year’s promotions campaign headed by the Ferguson Center contributed to the large turnout. “We were working really hard on promoting it and getting it out to most of the campus,” she said. “Students are also starting to realize that it’s a really fun event and something for them to take pride in.” Since Campus MovieFest started on Feb. 1, it has been a busy week for everyone involved. Henry Busby, a junior majoring in telecommunication and film, participated in Campus MovieFest both this year and last year, when his team’s film was nominated for best comedy. Busby said the most difficult part of the week is scheduling times when the members of the cast and crew can all meet to work on the film. The time commitment mostly depends on the participants, ranging from an afternoon to weeks or even months of planning before MovieFest begins. “As film students, we like to use it as a way to challenge ourselves within the time constraints,” he said. “With only a week, there’s not room for anything to go wrong.”

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ON CAMPUS Pulitzer prize-winning New York Times columnist to visit Feb. 22

Regions Bank to discuss Management Associate Program

Leading tech industry company to give info. session

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Thomas L. Friedman will visit the University of Alabama on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Friedman, the author of “The World is Flat� and “Hot, Flat, and Crowded,� will address students from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Student Center Theater. He will also speak at 7 p.m. at the Bryant Conference Center’s Sellers Auditorium. The evening speech is open to the general public.

Regions will host an information session about its Management Associate Program, Tuesday Feb. 8, in the Ferguson East Dining Room at 6 p.m. The program provides insight into the bank’s core divisions with classroom and hands-on experience. Management Associates participate in leadership training and team-building exercises.

Micron Technology, one of the world’s leading semi-conductor companies, invites students to an information session Mon Feb. 14 in Ferguson 309. This meeting will introduce students to career opportunities with the industry leader in flash and memory technologies.

campus community. “We want to emphasize that these efforts won’t stop because of an isolated incident,� he said. “I was deeply saddened when

I read President Witt’s e-mail on Saturday afternoon,� said Hallie Paul, president of Honors College Assembly. “Though we have come a long way, I think this shows that we

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Call for articles for the May 2011 Issue of JOSHUA the editorial staff of JOSHUA. JOSHUA, The Journal of Science and Health at the University of Alabama, is an interdisciplinary research journal that is written, edited, and published by undergraduate students at The University of Alabama. JOSHUA is published once a year and features articles discussing a wide variety of subjects, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and mathematics. It has been recognized by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute as one of the nation’s top undergraduate research journals, and some of the work featured in this journal has gone on to win major awards. We are currently accepting submissions for the May 2011 edition of JOSHUA. We primarily publish research articles based on original student research conducted here at UA. However, if a student has not conducted research or would like to write about another topic, we also publish review articles about science and health-related subjects. After article submissions are received, they undergo a review process among the editors. If a paper is chosen for publication, it willbe proofread by the editorial staff and suggestions or comments regarding the article will be sent back to the author before it is published. If you are interested in submitting an article for publication in the 8th edition of JOSHUA, please visit our webpage at bama. ua.edu/~joshua to view the guidelines for submission and to read articles from previous editions of the journal. Please let us know via e-mail (joshua.alabama@gmail.com) if you are interested in writing an article or if you have any questions or concerns.

The updated deadline for article submission is Feb. 18th.

still have a ways to go when it comes to standing as a completely united campus. “The use of degrading or dehumanizing language goes against everything that we stand for as an institution of higher learning,� she said. “I appreciate the e-mail,� said Nancy Hogan, president of the Black Student Union and senior advisor to SGA President James Fowler. “It’s probably the most efficient way to reach faculty and staff, but probably not the most effective.� Hogan advises Fowler on issues like campus diversity and how to bridge gaps between groups that are normally separated on campus. “I would love to see some type of follow-up, like some kind of progressive action,� she said. Hogan also called for preventative measures to ensure incidents like this don’t happen again and called on the administration to take a stronger role in promoting racial diversity. Kristin Binion, a senior majoring in health studies,

agreed with Fowler that Witt’s e-mail was good for the campus. “I thought it was a very, very nice gesture for him to come out and acknowledge that and make an apology and say the University doesn’t accept behavior like that,� she said. “I thought it was very noble.� Binion and Fowler both said e-mail was the appropriate way for Witt to share the information with the student body. “Considering how everybody’s mostly on their phone or on a computer, I think it was a pretty good way to get that out to the masses,� Binion said. “Should he have done a public conference, a hearing in front of everybody? I don’t think he had to do all of that. “As long as he did something, it’s fine with me,� she said. “The University regularly communicates with the campus community via e-mail,� Fowler said. The SGA president didn’t say whether he thought President Witt should do any kind of follow-up address on racial issues. “I think Dr. Witt’s message came through loud and clear,� he said.

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While the students have been busy making their films, the organizers at the Ferguson Center have been busy getting the panel of judges together and making sure everything is ready to go by the finale on Feb. 10. Malone said it will be a mix between a film festival and an awards show because the top 16 films will be screened, followed by the announcements of the awards. Doors open at 7 p.m. and it starts at 7:30. “It’s totally free for students, and a lot of people will dress really crazy, but it’s considered redcarpet attire,� she said. “This is something that if students didn’t make a film, they can still come and enjoy the night.� Another way the University is attempting to get people more involved with Campus MovieFest is by creating a “fan favorite� award sponsored by Bama Dining. Students will be able to watch submissions online and vote for their favorite movie by tweeting or texting the movie’s title. Besides adding the fan favorite award, Campus MovieFest also added a new category,

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The Elfenworks Social Justice Category. According to the Campus MovieFest website, this category is for films that relate to poverty or inequality in America. Malone said she thinks that this will be a popular category for submissions. “I think a lot of people have done that in the past,� she said. “There are a lot of videos that are more compelling, that it’s really obvious they spend a lot of time on the script, so I think that’ll we’ll see a good response in the category.� The panel of judges is set to meet Feb. 8. It is comprised of faculty, staff and students who were nominated by the Ferguson Center’s undergraduate event planning board. They tried to get a panel comprised of people with different areas of expertise. One of the judges is James Herron, a junior majoring in telecommunications and film. He said the panel has set aside a three and a half hour viewing period to review all the films and pick the ones that will be featured at the finale. “I’m a big fan of comedies so hopefully someone can get some in there that are pretty funny, but besides that I’m looking for anything that’s just well done,� he said.

Above: The crew of “Hustle� works on set to make their 5 minute short for Campus MovieFest. CW|Megan Smith

Left: Cinematographer Wayne Rau for Group Purple Rain directs actors David Smith and Elizabeth Walston in the basement of Gorgas Library on Wednesday Feb. 2. Group Purple Rain is creating a movie called “28 Pages Later� for Campus MovieFest. CW|Drew Hoover

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OPINIONS Monday, February 7, 2011 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4

{ YOUR VIEW } CW POLL: DO YOU SUPPORT THE EFFORT TO LEGALIZE SUNDAY ALCOHOL SALES?

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NO 20% 93 Votes Total Voters: 460

This week’s Question: Should racial slurs be protected by free speech?

Cheerleaders deserve respect By John Brinkerhoff

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Remember Ronald Reagan at 100 By Tray Smith

Our campus and our generaitself with President Clinton’s escapades and Al Gore’s lock- tion are also polarized. We talk about creating a unified student On March 30, 1981, Ronald boxes. There were no bomb drills in identity, but the student body Reagan was taken to the George Washington University Hospital elementary school; there were itself is segregated into many difafter being shot by John Hinkley. no fears of being suddenly oblit- ferent enclaves. We are a microIn the operating room, the newly erated in a nuclear holocaust. cosm of greater divides plaguing elected president looked at his The end of the Cold War was the nation, which have become doctors and said, “Please tell me Reagan’s most profound achieve- more pronounced as Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama ment. you’re all Republicans.” Reagan’s leadership is rel- have further polarized the pubReagan, who was born on February 6, 1911, would have evant because we are living in a lic. Our governor just made an turned 100 yesterday if he had state and nation with no companot died from Alzheimer’s dis- rable figure. Looking at potential impassioned speech about being ease in 2004. But America has celebrated the president’s centennial anyway, in recognition of Today, potential candidates stick to the same poll-tested key his place among our truly great leaders – Washington, Jefferson, words. They make advertisements of themselves that look more Lincoln, and the Roosevelts. like movie trailers Reagan was preceded in his fight for conservatism by Barry Goldwater, the candidate of the “Radical Right” who lost the candidates for the Republican the governor of “all Alabamians,” presidency to Lyndon Johnson presidential nomination, there and then turned around and said overwhelmingly in 1964. At the are no promising leaders step- only Christians are his brothers time of Reagan’s election in 1980, ping forward to carry the mantle and sisters. How can we, as college stucolumnist George Will remarked of the party Reagan once chamdents, create a unified identity that Goldwater had won, it just pioned. Read the speech Reagan gave for our generation, and our camtook 16 years to count the votes. Leaving office in 1989, Reagan while traveling the country on pus, if we do not even have a unicompleted his presidential ten- Goldwater’s behalf in 1964, and fied identity as Alabamians and ure before most of today’s col- then watch Mitt Romney on Fox Americans? How can we create a lege students were born. But his News. There is no comparison unified identity if our governor, our president, and the leaders accomplishments are very much between then two. Reagan passionately com- of the opposition party all divide relevant to the world in which we municated ideas about public us? grew up. We can’t. We need people In 1987, Reagan famously policy and left his viewers with implored Mikhail Gorbachev, the the impression that he actually to renew and reinvigorate our premier of the Soviet Union who understood those ideas. His tal- national morale, not embitter became Reagan’s friend, to “tear ent was that he could make big our political dialogue. We need down this wall” – the wall sepa- issues seem relevant and simple more Reagans – principled leaders who use ideology as a guide rating West Berlin from the com- to the public. Today, potential candidates to handling the challenges they munist East. Two years later, the wall fell, and two years after stick to the same poll-tested key confront, not a bludgeon with that, the Soviet Union collapsed. words. They make advertise- which to hammer their oppoThe result was the 1990s, per- ments of themselves that look nents – and fewer Palins. haps the most peaceful and pros- more like movie trailers. Worse, perous time in our nation’s his- they are jockeying to replace a Tray Smith is the opinions editory. Will appropriately summed man who has the most polarized tor of The Crimson White. His it up as a “holiday from history,” approval ratings of any recent column appears weekly on Mondays. when the nation entertained president.

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WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Letters to the editor must be less than 300 words and guest columns less than 800. Send submissions to letters@ cw.ua.edu. Submissions must include the author’s name, year, major and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be published. Students should also include their year in school and major. For more information, call 348-6144. The CW reserves the right to edit all submissions.

After reading “Senior Sports Reporter” Tony Tsoukalas’ article on recruiting Thursday, I couldn’t help but notice the inaccuracies of the article. Where shall I start? How about the misspelled name of Cyrus Kouandjio? Or as you spell it, Cyrus Jio. Under Cyrus Jio’s [sic] picture reads, “Although Kouandjio has not sent in his letter of intent to Auburn, it seems unlikely he would change at this point.” Where did you hear or read that? In fact, the reports were just the opposite. The reports from ESPN and Rivals.com said, “He was physically sick and believed he made a mistake. Looks like Alabama will pick him up.” Did you ever read ESPN or Rivals.com? Did you even watch Signing Day? I won’t even mention Brent Calloway’s picture taking the place of Jeoffrey Pagan’s on Wednesday’s edition. Listen, I’m not writing to point out one flaw, I’m writing because I’m tired of reading inaccuracies in a newspaper that prides itself as being one of the best school newspapers in the nation. In order

to be a sports reporter, you must get your facts straight. Maybe Kouandjio will stick with Auburn, but reports from Wednesday afternoon said otherwise. The objective of a newspaper is to inform the public. The sports articles have failed to correctly inform the public this week. As an avid reader, that’s all I ask – correct information. John McWilliams is a junior majoring in journalism and political science.

Register for Sunday Sales vote By Grant Cochran We have yet another opportunity to be civically engaged. Throughout the fall semester, our campus has been active in the political life of our university and state. UA hosted a 2010 Gubernatorial Debate in September, allowing students to evaluate the candidates in a dynamic atmosphere. Voter registration drives sought to engage UA students in their civic right to vote to choose their representatives. Candidate campaigns looked to our campus as a source of votes. So while there’s no doubt that UA students are interested in the political process, the UA student body is now face-to-face with a referendum that will powerfully

impact our community. On February 22, Tuscaloosa residents will have the opportunity to vote on Seven Day Sales, a referendum that will allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays from noon to 9:30 p.m. in permitted venues. But the time to act is now—registration ends February 11. With the University reaching a student population of about 31,000, we constitute roughly thirty percent of the Tuscaloosa population. We represent a significant number of votes. The UA student voice is powerful, then, and we must take responsibility as residents who spend over half of each year in Tuscaloosa. This referendum must not be disregarded; it will directly impact our community and campus. You may ask, “Am I eligible to vote?” If you are 18 years old, a United States citizen, and have been a student at the University for thirty days, you are eligible. If you are currently registered in another municipality, please consider registering locally. Ready to register? Stop by the SGA office. We’ll walk you through the process, so you will be registered quickly and correctly. After you fill out your form, we will take it directly to the Tuscaloosa Board of Registrars. Don’t miss the chance to register to vote before this Friday, February 11. Grant Cochran is a junior majoring in biochemistry. He serves as SGA Vice President for External Affairs.

It has been more than a year since the Crimson Tide’s glorious national championship victory in Pasadena and I have yet to see the statue of Nick Saban delivered to its rightful place in front of Bryant-Denny. This delay comes in stark contrast to the celebration exhibited by both the University and the rabid fan base after the win last January. Fortunately, the University guarantees that it will be on campus as soon as Mr. and Mrs. Saban agree on the right one. Unfortunately, the University does not seem to care quite as much for the other student interests on campus. Just one year after the football team’s national championship, the Alabama Cheer squad won their first national title since 1984; however, unlike the well-deserved praise that was heaped on the football team, the squad was informed that the University would not be providing them with championship rings. If this is indicative of a larger trend, then it would seem that cheerleading, like many of the other less-lucrative competitive activities on campus, is facing a distinct lack of care from the University, whose flawed system of value apparently only recognizes NCAA sanctioned “sports” and fails to even acknowledge other more pertinent factors. The lack of support does not stop at rings. Their competition efforts have been opposed long before this year’s championship. The squad had to fight more than just other schools for the national title. They had to fight the University, which told them last year that they were not allowed to compete at the national tournament. They had the drive to fight it by mobilizing alumni. This is the very epitome of dedication. The University also threatened to forbid them from practicing stunts that are required for tournaments, because it “takes time away from practicing” for game performances. The cheer squad made the decision to work through Christmas break to prepare for the championship, because they did not want to distract themselves from practicing for game performances during the year. This is the definition of hard work. But then again, why should anyone care about hard work or dedication? They are only “the two pieces (Nick Saban) focuses on to create a national championship team.” Unfortunately, after fighting through both the University and other teams, they did not even receive a news release congratulating them. The only statement that even came close to a pat on the back was from the athletics department that immediately was followed by an explanation as to why they were not allowed to receive championship rings. To even further slam the team in the mud, the team, who elected to buy its own rings, was also initially informed that they were not allowed to use the Alabama logo, because it was copyrighted. Topping it all off, when the Tuscaloosa News tried to contact the University just to talk to the team members, they received “little help.” The University’s relative indifference to the squad’s victory and refusal to give them the same rewards that other teams receive after a national championship amount to nothing short of a disgrace. Its strict adherence to what the NCAA defines as a “sport” leaves out programs that are rich in tradition and full of skill. It is even more disappointing that they still are resisting awarding the rings. If the cheerleading squad is on the field for every football game, then they are just as much a part of the Crimson Tide tradition as people who play in an NCAA sanctioned “sport.” It isn’t that the football team does not deserve all the praise that they received after winning in Pasadena. It isn’t that the cheerleading squad deserves a shrine in front of Bryant-Denny or even a statue. However, they do deserve the respect and championship rings that the football team and other teams receive after winning a national championship. John Brinkerhoff is a freshman majoring in political science and communication studies. His column runs biweekly on Mondays.

More summer programs offered By Holly Buckner

Thank you for featuring Capstone International’s summer programs in Thursday’s CW. Studying abroad can be among the most important, enriching, and educational experiences for our students over their academic careers. I would like to add, to students who might have seen the piece and thought the eight summer programs featured are all we’re offering, that we have 37 faculty-led programs this summer from which to choose. In addition, the headline for Jasmine Cannon’s article on our summer program in Egypt (“‘AL in Egypt’ to continue despite risk”) frankly makes it seem as if we are sending our students into a potentially dangerous situation. This is patently untrue. We will monitor the situation over the next two weeks and, in consultation with the U.S. State Department, make a determination about whether or not it is safe to send our students to Egypt. Student safety is our top priority. A more appropriate headline might have been “Capstone International monitoring situation in Egypt,” or something of the sort.

Holly Buckner is the director of Capstone International Programs.


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CEAA uplifts Classroom iPad use more common through education By Ashley Rucker Contributing Writer

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Recipients of iPads who work in the College of Arts and Sciences intend to integrate tablet computers into their teaching and research, said Rebecca Florence, director of college relations for the College of Arts and Sciences. “Technology is central to how we learn and how we communicate,” Florence said. “This is an initiative to allow faculty to experiment with how tablet computers can help improve and expand their teaching.” Florence said in an e-mailed statement that a pilot program during the fall semester awarded iPads to faculty in various departments of the college, among them history, mathematics, psychology and political science. A second pilot program during the spring semester awarded iPads to 80 faculty members in the English department. Additional pilot programs will be instituted during this semester, Florence said. Lucy Curzon, assistant professor of modern and contemporary art history, said in an e-mailed statement that she submitted a proposal to the college outlining her beliefs that iPads can facilitate active learning. The use of iPads would encourage students to collaborate and teach each other rather than submitting to the traditional transfer of knowledge from professor to student in order to learn, Curzon said. “Tablet computers, particularly because of their portability and their capacity as platforms for software and web 2.0 applications, are thus an ideal arena for fulfilling this goal,” she said. “[T]hese devices can put to use skills that students already understand to be productive modes of work and knowledge dispersal, and that are explicitly related to success in the world outside college classrooms.” Curzon said the pilot programs began out of the belief that tablet computers will become mainstays in the academic setting John Giggie, associate professor of history, said he uses an iPad to deliver his Microsoft PowerPoint presentations with an application called “MightyMeeting” that allows students to view the slides on their tablet computers

CW | Teresa Portone DJ Jackson, a freshman, bought his iPad after being allowed to test it for a semester in his Economics class. or smartphones. He said the use of iPads will begin to change the way professors envision and conduct lectures so that the “sage on the stage” approach of a professor dictating knowledge to students will be replaced with a collaborative method of teaching. “Professors want to move away from that to ways in which knowledge becomes a collective endeavor,” he said. “Professors are excited to experiment with technology through the iPad.” Robert Olin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said he encourages the synthesis of iPads and scholarship.

“With the tablet computing initiative, we want to develop or identify early adopters of this technology, to ‘plant the seeds’ of innovation and, eventually, mainstream this and future technologies into our school and teaching,” he said in an e-mailed statement. Florence said the University has secured a standing bid contract with Apple for the iPads and made the purchase through the Apple Store in the University Supply Store. She said the College has not yet instituted a program to disperse iPads to students in the form of a loan of University property as it has done for professors.

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The Coalition of Elite African Americans is a program set to encourage African American women to stay in school and uplift the black community. The CEAA also promotes healthy living, discussions on relationships and mentoring programs for middle school girls, teaching them about teen pregnancy and the keys to success in school. “What we do is spiritual and professional programs that drive meaningful change for women of color.” CEAA President Ashley Huntley said. Huntley said the CEAA help women of color by teaching them the basics of finding a career and have discussions on everything from interview attire to how to build a resume. “We do a lot of discussions,” Huntley said. “There’s one where we show an example of a good resume and a bad resume.” The CEAA also has a mentoring program with Westlawn Middle School for young girls. “It’s designed to promote interpersonal and collegiate success for middle school girls,” Lesley Morris, founder of the CEAA, said. Morris said young women of color should be encouraged to stay in school and continue their education through college because the outside influence

“We know that our black youth is in disarray. The way our music is going, teen pregnancy and a high rate of black incarceration, the influence that we, as a community, impose is sometimes negative. —Lesley Morris of rap music videos are usually a negative effect on black youth. “We know that our black youth is in disarray,” Morris said. “The way our music is going, teen pregnancy and a high rate of black incarceration, the influence that we, as a community, impose is sometimes negative.” Ashley McCurdy, vice president of the CEAA and chairman of the mentoring program, said she puts a high priority on education and the positive influence on the black community. “African-American women are not portrayed in a positive light in the media,” McCurdy said. “As women of color, we have a difficult time, so it is important to be educated as a black woman.” McCurdy said not only does education serve black women, but the whole African American community in many aspects. “The biggest problem is the lack of education,” McCurdy said. “The more education you have, the more problems we can knock down. Education can

lead to lower HIV/AIDS rates among African Americans and lower rates of black men in prison.” The CEAA is having some programs lined up for the future, as well as the “Black In America” series. “We have a partnership with the NAACP,” Huntley said. “We will be having talks about relationships, health and being active.” Morris and Huntley said education is the base upon which one builds their life, and the CEAA is determined to instill that ideal in the mind of young black women in order for them to create goals and reach success. “We always promote that education is the foundation and in our society education is the key to get you where you need to go,” Morris said. Their next meeting will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Bidgood Hall Room 17. The topic will be relationships and the lecture is titled, “My Funny Valentine…He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.” The CEAA have meetings every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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New crosswalks not on agenda By William Evans Senior Staff Reporter wjevans@crimson.ua.edu Each day of the school week, students witness a battle between the two forces of flesh and metal. “Metal versus flesh—metal always wins,” said Johnathan Speer, a senior majoring in English. Crosswalks on campus exist to grant safe passage across the road, but as enrollment grows and the off-campus community expands, traffic congestion becomes worse, Speer said. He said the crosswalk near the Ferguson Center overlooking Marr’s Spring Road has persisted to be a tangle of cars and students since his enrollment. “It’s like a car attempting to move through a parade,” he said. Christopher D’Esposito, assistant director of transportation services, said in an e-mailed statement that the University does not plan on charting new crosswalks for students unless new construction on campus creates the need for one. “Since the campus is well established and pedestrian patterns have been established, new crosswalks usually occur

only when there is a change in the environment, such as new construction, altered roadways or, as a result of construction, temporary crosswalks are needed to maneuver around a work-site,” he said. The University plans to develop a more pedestrian friendly campus by expelling traffic from the campus core and designing new walkways, according to the Campus Master Plan. “To minimize conflict between pedestrians and vehicles, the academic core of the campus is to be kept as vehiclefree as possible,” according to the Campus Master Plan. “New sidewalks and other walkways will be planned, designed and constructed to provide clearly defined routes that signal changes in use from solely pedestrian to a mix of pedestrians, bicycles and transit vehicles.” Ralph Clayton, assistant director of transportation services, said CrimsonRide, the University’s transit system, reduces traffic congestion in the core of campus by transporting students from outer lying areas to the inner-campus. He said the crosswalks are a slight impediment to the running of routes for bus drivers.

“All Crimson Ride drivers are instructed on applicable laws concerning pedestrians in crosswalks and receive several hours of driver training,” Clayton said. “While waiting for pedestrians in crosswalks adds a little time on routes, if those pedestrians were in automobiles the time would be much greater.” Alabama state law requires vehicles to grant pedestrians the right of way when the pedestrian touches upon the half of the roadway the driver is intending to transit. Speer said pedestrians too often distort this law by walking into oncoming traffic via a crosswalk with the thought that drivers will put on the brakes. “They don’t even look for the cars,” he said. Wesley Turner, a former University student who studied mechanical engineering, said his initial impression with the traffic on campus was chaotic. He said more crosswalks are needed. As for traffic congestion, Turner said the CrimsonRide’s approach to reducing the presence of vehicles should become more elaborate. “It’s more practical to change the bus system so that there’s less traffic,” he said.

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needed to say,” McDaniel said. McDaniel confirmed that the 63-word email came directly from the president. He could not say if Witt would release a follow-up statement. Mark Nelson, the University vice president for student affairs, said in an e-mailed statement he agreed with Witt’s response. “In responding quickly, President Witt condemned the behavior and reinforced our community values,” Nelson said. “The University of Alabama is committed to ensuring that everyone in our campus community feels safe and supported.” Witt’s e-mail stated, “The University of Alabama finds this behavior totally unacceptable, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.” Nelson said the student has been referred to the office of judicial affairs. Delta Tau Delta President Sean Keeler said the individual involved has been suspended from the fraternity and plans to apologize to Zimmerman. “This doesn’t have anything to do with the house at this point,” he said. “It’s between the individual and University.” Keeler said the individual’s views do not represent those of other fraternity members. “Under any circumstances, language like this and blatant disrespect to others should never be tolerated,” he said. “This was a separate incident involving an individual who

CW | Megan Smith The Delta Tau Delta house Sunday afternoon. used bad judgment in making a remark that is absolutely inexcusable.” Zimmerman, a Moreno Valley, Calif., native, attended the University as an undergraduate, receiving a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science in 2008. He has been active in the Blackburn Institute and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He said this was not the first time a white person has used the word against him. “Your initial reaction always is shock,” he said. “It might have been different if there was a conflict going on, but it was completely unprovoked. He thought that he could just say it because there was nothing going on.” Zimmerman said he has noticed more diversity on campus during the six years he has been here, but that diversity has not translated into more cooperation and cohesion. “I would say that the blatant use of the word…was out of

character for UA, but racism itself is not that odd,” he said. “Socially, we don’t deal with each other, and it shows. And that’s why people think they can use the word…out on the street with no repercussions.” Nelson said this kind of incident works against the administration’s goal of a more unified campus. “This University is committed to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive campus,” he said. “Individuals who live, work, teach and study within this community are expected to contribute positively to the environment, and to refrain from behaviors that threaten the respect that every member of our community deserves. We are disappointed when isolated actions like this one undermine these values.”

Victor Luckerson, Katherine Martin, Will Tucker and Wesley Vaughn contributed to this report.

UA has only music therapy program in state By Amanda Sams Senior Staff Reporter alsams1@crimson.ua.edu

Helen Clark of Huntsville, Ala., was 70 years old the day she sat down to play the piano again. She had not played in 40 years and was suffering with the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Though words

escaped her and she could no longer move without the aid of a wheelchair, Clark found she could still express herself through music. The chords of “Go Tell It On the Mountain” flowed through the halls of the nursing home that day, as her fingers recalled the notes of her favorite childhood hymn. Music therapy is the

clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to help individuals accomplish goals that approve the quality of their lives in nonmusical aspects, according to the American Music Therapy Association. The only music therapy program in Alabama was founded at UA in 1985 by Carol A. Prickett.

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“We work with all sorts of special populations from premature infants all the way up through people who are very old and in nursing homes,” Prickett said. “We actually almost never teach them how to play a musical instrument. We just create an activity with music so that they can address whatever they need to.” Prickett said treatment varies for each specific case. “A person, for instance, with a physical disability may need long term care, and our goal is to keep them as independent as possible as we help them through long term care,” Prickett said. “Adolescents, on the other hand, may only need a little extra help from the outside. Then they are able to go on and make a plan and deal with their lives alone after the one time intervention.” The four-and-a half-year program has only 30 students, but it was designed to be small and individualized. The first step a student must take to be admitted is audition for entrance into the School of Music. “I play the trombone,” said Mary Young, a sophomore majoring in music therapy. “The audition to get into the School of Music included coming to Tuscaloosa on a Saturday after preparing three pieces to play in front of the brass professors.” Young said she loves that the program puts students out

FAST FACTS • Program: founded at UA in 1985 by Carol A. Prickett • Has only 30 students, but it was designed to be small and individualized • Capstone Music Therapy Association is a student organization that supplements the music therapy program, allowing students to work with behavioral disorders and multiple disability children into the field immediately. “As a second semester freshman, we are already going with our professor to her therapy sessions at Sprayberry Regional Education Center and helping during the sessions,” Young said. Young said her dream job is to work in a school setting helping children who have hearing disabilities when she graduates, so the handson experience the program provides allows her to learn valuable skills for later use in the real world. Another benefit of the program is that students from Louisiana, Arkansas, South Carolina and Tennessee are able to receive in-state tuition because there are not programs offered in their home states. Capstone Music Therapy Association is a student organization that supplements the music therapy program, allowing students to work

with behavioral disorders and multiple disability children. CMTA President Anna Baird, a junior majoring in music therapy, said she finds the community work to be very rewarding. “We work more with patient preferred music,” Baird said. “We choose songs people are most likely to know based on research. We want to enhance the quality of life people enjoy through music.” Baird said facial aspects and body behaviors of participants measure the results of music therapy. “We base the first responses off of their participation, as in finger tapping along with singing responses, smiles, nods and eye contact,” Baird said. “Triggering a response from them is how we know they are doing well.” CMTA participates in A Walk to Remember to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.


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Students paint houses for charity By Allie Hulcher Staff Reporter athulcher@crimson.ua.edu On Saturday morning, 25 students gathered together for one goal — to help build houses for families in need. The volunteers left Tuscaloosa for Birmingham at 10 a.m. to participate with a “Unity Build” through the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham. The volunteers worked on two separate uncompleted houses, doing work such as painting. The response for this volunteering opportunity, put on by the Community Service Center, was so remarkable that some students had to be turned away, said Charlotte Brown, the co-director of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness at CSC. “I never want to have to

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sure that any new project fits in with the character and image of the University,” he said. The board also approved resolutions related to the construction of the Phi Delta Theta house and Sigma Chi house to be located adjacent to the Pi Kappa Alpha house. Each house will cost $6,260,625 to construct. The board also approved a resolution to continue with construction of an addition to the Science and Engineering Complex opposite Shelby Hall for a cost of $70 million. Students and the public will be able to see engineering activities in progress with the addition of a concourse perched above laboratory spaces. “A key component of the design is to build interest in engineering by putting ‘engineering on display’ in a manner that will allow the activities in the laboratories to be easily observed by the stu-

science, the trip Saturday was an opportunity for him to volunteer for volunteering’s sake. Mahoney said he is a political guy, and most of the volunteer hours he has logged were spent helping in campaigns. The Habitat for Humanity build has taught him that volunteering isn’t always about building a resume — it’s about doing something good for others for no reward whatsoever. “I did this because I felt that I needed to take advantage of volunteering opportunities to help other people,” Mahoney said. “What made the experience so rewarding was not only helping out people in need, but also working with great people.” Chris Izor, a junior majoring in English, was also new to Habitat for Humanity. He said the experience was rewarding

because the volunteers were able to immediately see the fruits of their labor because the house looked totally different before and after they painted the inside walls. “It’s really easy to live in your own bubble and not really see the community needs around you,” Izor said. “Instead of just existing within this community, I want to give back while I’m here.” Brown said there are a lot of ways students can get involved to help fight hunger and homelessness. Besides coordinating Beat Auburn Beat Hunger in the fall, there will also be a Sleep Out on the Quad on March 30 to promote awareness for homelessness. At this event, volunteers will be packaging meals for Stop Hunger Now. Every Monday, volunteers can spend

two hours at the Salvation Army or the West Alabama Food Bank. “Students should get involved with events like this, because it is a great way to learn about the community,” Brown said. “Students can give back to those in need, and build friendships with other students.” Izor and Mahoney both agree that they were able to meet new people from the University as all of the volunteers came together for a common goal. Mahoney said

he was glad to be able to represent the University. “I think that our duty as members of this institution is to represent and be ambassadors for this school,” Mahoney said. “We are Crimson Tide family members but we are also taking care of the other families in the state of Alabama.” For more information about serving with the Community Service Center, visit their website at volunteer.ua.edu or check out their Facebook page.

FAST FACTS • UA System expects 10 percent cut in state funding this year • Construction of new Sigma Chi house approved • Budget of North Bluff construction reduced from $66 million to $57 million

dents and public from a central concourse overlooking the main laboratory spaces,” according to the project summary of the building. In addition, the board approved a resolution to continue construction of the seven-story North Bluff Residential Community that will overlook the Black Warrior River, provide 971 new residential beds and cost about $57 million, a reduction from the initial budget of

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about $66 million. 337 additional surface-parking spaces will come along with the building’s construction, according to the project summary of North Bluff. The board also approved a resolution for the construction of an indoor tennis complex with six regulation NCAA hard courts to be housed south of the outdoor tennis complex existing on campus. The projected cost of the complex is $6 million.

Sunday Alcohol Sales Special Election Tuesday, February 22 Tuscaloosa voters will decide whether to allow restaurants, bars, and stores to sell alcohol between noon and 9pm on Sundays. Polling places are the same as the municipal elections. The city has sent postcards to residents indicating where to vote. *The voter registration deadline is February 11.

College of Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Research and The Honors College Assembly presents Monday, February 7 @ 12 to 12:50 Lloyd Hall 120 Getting Ready for April 11: Conveying Research Findings via Posters Mr. Kevin Waltman, Department of English and A&S Living-Learning Communities

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education by 3.4 percent. As well as budget cuts, the UA System board of trustees approved resolutions to enable four sororities to relocate to the proposed Magnolia Development behind the President’s Mansion. Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Delta Delta and Delta Gamma will have each of their lots situated along Magnolia Drive, which will require the demolition of Wilson, Byrd, Parker-Adams and New Hall, according to the Office of Greek Affairs website. A graphic that rendered the Alpha Gamma Delta house upon completion depicted a building that rivals the height of the President’s Mansion as seen from University Blvd., which incited trustees to question whether the sorority house would diminish the grandeur of the President’s Mansion. Trustee James Wilson III said the construction of the sorority houses would require clearing trees behind the President’s Mansion, which could impair the singular focus given to the mansion from the perspective of University Blvd. “Whenever you do any kind of construction, you’re going to lose some trees,” he said. “If the president is fine with it, I’m fine with it, but it’s a legitimate point.” University President Robert Witt said he finds the Magnolia development agreeable and that the University will work with the facilities department to restore the greenery behind the mansion. “We’ve made a note to talk with our facilities department,” Witt said. “We will provide for landscaping that will restore for the attractiveness component that will be lost.” Mike Lanier, vice president of Hoar Program Management who witnessed the meeting, said the board holds a concern for aesthetic appeal. “[The board] wants to make

turn students away from service, but I also want the volunteers that go to have enough meaningful work to do,” she said. This was the fourth Habitat trip that Brown has coordinated, and she said the turnout is always impressive. The houses that the students worked on will be finished soon and will belong to single mother families, such as the Heard family. “Owning my own home will give my kids and me stability, comfort and a new beginning,” Charlicia Heard told Habitat for Humanity. “This is such a blessing to us. Thank you all for your help and support in this opportunity.” For many students, this was their first experience working with Habitat for Humanity. For Joe Mahoney, a sophomore majoring in political

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Valentine’s Day gift ideas By Jordan Staggs Senior Staff Reporter jlstaggs1@crimson.ua.edu

Well, it’s February. You know what that means. Candy in little heart-shaped boxes has been lining store shelves, and if you haven’t picked out a card for your sweetheart by now, you might want to hurry before all the good singing ones are gone. But if you’re still searching for gifts, or want to do something a little different this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got some tips for every guy, lady or friend looking to do something special.

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1. Put a new spin on the typical bouquet. Roses have become a little cliché, but they’re still nice. Maybe try something more colorful like tulips, Gerber daisies or some kind of floral mix. If you really want to

Mike Fordham @MikeAFordham “take pics of objects around campus in the shape of the letters L O V E” Roger Rozanski @RogerRozanski “A series of clues leading them to different parts of campus, ending in a place of significance, for a nice romantic dinner.”

2. Nearly every girl likes to be pampered. The love of massages, manicures and facials is hardwired into many females’ DNA. There are plenty of day spas in Tuscaloosa, and they all offer gift certificates, aroma therapy candles and other home-spa gifts. Try paying a visit to Spa Belle La Vie, Nancy Taylor Day Spa or Gilda’s Salon and Day Spa if this sounds like your woman’s cup of tea.

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impress her, create the bouquet yourself and put a personalized touch on the presentation. Cutting some blooms close to the top and letting them float in a larger container of water looks modern and pretty.

Phil Grant “Concert tickets to upcoming bands at the new amphitheater, or preordered 2012 12 National Championship tickets.” Annie Lenox “Drive up to Pelham for some ice skating and a nice dinner in Birmingham, or maybe attempt to cook steaks in the dorm’s tiny kitchen” Susan Ayers “It’s always special when your Valentine does something to make your day easier. It doesn’t have to cost money. Cook, clean, pick up laundry or anything that helps make your life easier.”

3. The truth is, the more personal your Valentine’s gift is, the more she’s going to like it. So put some thought into it this year instead of going with the generic teddy bear and chocolates. Sure, she’ll like that, but some girls would prefer something more meaningful. Say she’s a dancer. Try a pair of ballet slippers with a sweet message written on one, that she can hang somewhere in her room. Or if she’s into sports, take her to a game. Grab that book she’s been talking about, or some art supplies for her creative hobbies. She’ll be touched that you’re showing interest in her likes, making it mean more than your basic card-and-flowers combo. steep for a college budget, and keep in mind whether your man is prone to losing things.

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Maybe you’re just looking for a good way to get through Singles Awareness Day this year. Better stock up on wine and sappy movies, or plan a night out with the guys. Exchanging small gifts among friends might ease the pain of riding solo on Valentine’s Day. A pot-luck dinner, movie night or a short road trip should do the trick.

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Oscar snubs stir latest round of awards show skepticism By Jordan Berry

When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released this year’s list of Oscar nominations, the response went something like this: “The Oscars are crap. I mean, they didn’t even nominate Christopher Nolan for ‘Inception!’ What were they thinking?” What are they ever thinking?

for “The Dark Knight.” (It is also thought that the film’s Best Picture snub was the reason the Academy went to ten nominees for Best Picture last year.) But you want to know the “Inception” snub that makes even less sense? Lee Smith for Best Film Editing. Anyone who has seen “Inception” knows that the last half of the film is crafted with extreme intricacy and precision. At one point we have four levels

And I think that’s the point with these Oscar snubs. They inspire passion about our attitudes toward film. They are a reminder that what we love about individual films cannot be taken from us, even if they do not get the recognition they deserve. With any awards show, you are bound to have some omissions and inclusions that make many people scratch their heads. The Academy is no different. Unfortunately, the Academy catches more grief than most due to the highly publicized nature of the awards and the reputation they carry. These criticisms are not without merit. To be fair, though, the Academy gets many things right with their nominations. But when they goof, they goof big-time. For many people, the headlining snub for the 83rd Academy Awards is the omission of Christopher Nolan from the list of five nominees for Achievement in Directing. When I ask people what makes a director “good,” most say that “vision”—however defined—is the number one trademark of a good director. If they are correct, it is hard to argue with their outcry over Mr. Nolan’s snub. There were few movies or directors this year with better vision than “Inception.” Unfortunately, when I look at the Academy’s list of nominees, almost all of them are the ones I would include as having such vision. In my opinion, it is hard to see just which one is guilty of being the “most obviously undeserving” of the bunch. I will admit I was shocked by his omission. His peers at the Directors Guild of America nominated him. However, I guess in hindsight I should not have been too surprised. After all, Nolan was not nominated

of the same narrative unfolding before us. It’s mind-blowing. Smith’s absence is criminal. You will not convince me otherwise. But “Inception” is not the only film getting attention for its snubs. The award for Best Actor is pretty much Colin Firth’s to lose. However, in terms of getting nominated, much anguish was had for fans of Robert Duvall in “Get Low,” Ryan Gosling in “Blue Valentine,” and even “Inception” star Leonardo DiCaprio. Many feel that the spot for these three guys went to Javier Bardem for “Biutiful.” For my money, I would have Ryan Gosling take the place of Jeff Bridges. This pains me greatly, as I am a huge fan of Mr. Bridges; however, his work for “Crazy Heart” last year was much stronger. (I am not saying that winning the previous year should hurt potential nominees, though.) “The Social Network,” despite dominating the Golden Globes, failed to see its best performer score a nod. Jesse Eisenberg gives one of the year’s finest leading performances, but Andrew Garfield was the anchor of that movie. I do not think he would beat out Christian Bale (“The Fighter”), Geoffrey Rush (“The King’s Speech”), or Jeremy Renner (“The Town”), but he deserves a nomination. I could go on about how “The Town” deserves a nod for Best Picture, but that could fill another whole column. And I think that’s the point

rottentomatoes.com Above: Director Christopher Nolan did not receive an Oscar nomination for his acclaimed film “Inception.” Left: Ryan Gosling did not receive an Oscar nomination for his starring role as Dean in the film “Blue Valentine.” with these Oscar snubs. They inspire passion about our attitudes toward film. They are a reminder that what we love about individual films cannot be taken from us, even if they

do not get the recognition they deserve. Who cares in the end whether Christopher Nolan gets nominated for his films? Just keep ‘em coming.

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PLAYER OF THE GAME

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| Number of free throws Alabama made in overtime to win the game 65-60.

Tony Mitchell

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Sophomore Tony Mitchell gets another career-high scoring performance with 24 points, two of which came in overtime. He also had six rebounds, three blocks and two steals.

| Second chance points that Alabama got off seven offensive rebounds.

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| Number of Southeastern Conference wins that Alabama has so far this season. Last season, Alabama only notched six total conference wins. There are still eight SEC games left this season.

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| In the Alabama-Tennessee series, the visiting team has won the last four, two for Alabama and two for Tennessee.

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THURSDAY • Men’s basketball Vanderbilt 8:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn.

KEY MOMENT With 30 seconds left in regulation and the game tied, Tennessee had one last chance to win the game. The Vols managed to get three separate shots off, but the Tide’s defense held strong, so the game went into overtime, where Alabama went on to win.

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| For the game, the Vols only scored 35 percent of its field goals, going 22-for-63.

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| Attendance announced at Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday. It was a crowd of almost entirely Tennessee AP Photo | Lisa Norman-Hudson) fans, who created a very hostile road Tennessee’s Brian Williams (33) drives to the basket against Alabama players JaMychal Green (1) and Chris Hines (44) during the first half of an NCAA colenvironment. lege basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn.

FRIDAY • Men’s basketball Vanderbilt 8:00 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. • Women’s Gymnastics Auburn 7:30 p.m. Tuscaloosa, Ala.

QUOTE OF THE GAME “I think anytime you can come into this type of environment and come out with a win certainly helps. That’s the thing that our team is gaining with every win – every experience that they go through is more and more confidence. I think that’s paying off for our guys just in terms of their mindset and understanding.” — Head coach Anthoney Grant

GAME LEADERS Alabama

Tennessee

Points

T. Mitchell (24)

T. Harris (19)

Assists

J. Green (3)

C. Tatum (4)

Rebounds

C. Hines (8)

T. Harris (11)

THE DIFFERENCE Starting with 4:20 left in the second half, Alabama couldn’t get a field goal. In overtime, too, the Tide didn’t get a single field goal. All 10 points in overtime came from free throws, in which Alabama was 10-for-10 to win by five points

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It was a frigid Saturday at the Alabama Tennis Complex as the men’s tennis team had a double header, opening the Tide’s home slate against Troy and Furman. The cold temperatures didn’t faze the Tide at all – the team beat Troy 5-1 before sweeping Furman 7-0 – and they certainly didn’t faze freshman Daniil Proskura, from Tallinn, Estonia. “Playing in this cold weather is OK with me,” he said. “I am from a cold country. You have to do more warm-up, but I play well in it, and the rest of the guys play well in it too, but it doesn’t matter because our opponents have same conditions. “It was a great day for all of us. We got a lot of experience from the matches today, and were getting better on the court.” The day got started early as Alabama faced Troy in the morning set, but both squads decided to only play singles in the morning due to the weather.

Ricky Doverspike and Jarryd Botha (Alabama’s top two players) were dominant in all of their matches on the day. Doverspike defeated Troy junior Branco Weber, 6-4, 6-4. Botha “gooseegged” Troy sophomore Anas Rouchdi, 6-0, 6-0. “We kept saying in the locker room that Jarryd was like Mike Tyson out there today,” Pate said. “He was looking for the knockout.” Proskura, Michael Thompson and Carlos Taborga all won in dominating fashion as well, wrapping up all of their respective matches in two sets. Later in the day, the Tide was impressive against Furman, taking all three doubles matches. Doverspike and junior Vikram Reddy defeated seniors Sawyer Duncan and Andrei Chvetsov, 8-3. Botha and Proskura defeated freshman Alex Christ and Joel Cook, 8-4, and senior Trey Walston and junior Michael Thompson got the win against Furman sophomores Bobby Browning and Andrew Mellow,

8-6. The story was much the same for Alabama in singles competition, as they dominated Furman in all six singles matches. Doverspike beat Sawyer Duncan on court one, 6-4, 6-3. Botha got the win on court two against Andrei Chvetsov, 6-1, 6-0. Reddy beat Alex Christ, 6-3, 7-5, on court three. Proskura took down Andrew Mellow, 7-5, 6-3. Thompson was victorious over Robbie Aru, 6-2, 6-4, and Carlos Taborga got the victory against Watson George, 6-1, 6-1. Alabama takes on TCU and SMU on Feb 11-12. The Tide learned a lot during its home opener and will be taking the lessons learned with them on the road. “We need to take the confidence from this match… we needed the reps from today if nothing else, and just getting out there and playing a lot,” Pate said. The coach also said he hopes that, when the squad heads to Dallas next weekend, things will be much warmer.


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