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Vol. 117, Issue 83

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Foster set to debut new athletic arena By Brett Hudson Contributing Writer

Top: Newly renovated Foster Auditorium will be home to the University’s women’s basketball and volleyball teams. CW | Margo Smith

The Alabama women’s basketball team will be returning to its original home, Foster Auditorium, on Sunday to take on the Florida Gators. Foster has quite a history on campus, as most know it for the “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door” by then-Governor George Wallace. Senior forward Tierney Jenkins is aware of the historical importance of the return to Foster. “The coaches have stressed the importance of Foster to us,” Jenkins said. “We went and heard Vivian Malone speak. I think we understand how important it is, but since we didn’t actually experience this, we don’t fully get it.” It is only fitting that head coach Wendell Hudson lead the team back to the historic landmark, since Hudson was the first African-American scholarship athlete at the Capstone. During a presentation of the newly renovated Foster Auditorium to the media on Monday, athletic director Mal Moore emphasized Hudson’s desire to bring the team back to Foster. “We wanted a home-court advantage,” Hudson said. “Having a tougher environment to play in will really help our program, and playing in this smaller venue was a step we needed to take to get to where this program is

Bottom right: Wendell Hudson guards a Florida player during an Alabama basketball game. Hudson played for the Tide from 19691973 and came back to be an assistant coach in 1974 under C.M. Newton. Bryant Museum Bottom left and middle: Sunday will mark the first basketball game to be held in Foster since these older facilities were updated. CW File

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Dance Alabama! features many different styles of dance this year, including belly dancing.

Fans help protect Tide’s house By Marquavius Burnett Sports Reporter msburnett1@crimson.ua.edu

Students cheer on the Tide at the basketball game last Wednesday as the Crimson Tide beat Mississippi State 75-61.

The Crimson Tide men’s basketball team has been enjoying much student support this season, with The Crimson Chaos and other fans becoming a factor in the Tide’s recent 12-game home winning streak. “This is our first official year as a student organization,” said Crimson Chaos president, Chris Griffin. “It’s a good feeling for sure because not only is the team getting better, but the student section at basketball games has gotten equally better.

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Fraternity parties for purpose in Birmingham

Campus enjoys rare winter snow

By Brittney Knox Staff Reporter bsknox@crimson.ua.edu

Denny Chimes towers above a snowcovered @ cw.ua.edu Quad on Thursday. See more photos at cw.ua.edu. CW | Katie Bennett

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Sheraton Ballroom this year in Birmingham,” said Tommy Walker, president of Alpha Phi Alpha. “The proceeds from the event will go to the chapter’s annual philanthropic charities March of Dimes (Babies) and the Sickle Cell Foundation.” Walker said last year the growth of the event allowed the chapter to begin the “Excellent 8” book scholarship, which they will be able to expand this year to four recipients instead

Just five days before the opening night of Dance Alabama!, at one of the dancers’ last dress rehearsals, director and professor of dance Cornelius Carter addressed his students: “Everything better be right, or we’re not going anywhere,” he said. “We want it perfect.” That is precisely how Carter aims to run his program. “I train my dancers to own their work,” Carter

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Students who travel to Birmingham this weekend for the seventh annual “Fade 2 Black” event presented by the Kappa Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., may not realize the contribution they are making and how their desire to party also supports a cause. “Fade 2 Black is a social event that will be held in the

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EDITORIAL • Victor Luckerson, editor-in-chief, editor@cw.ua.edu • Jonathan Reed, managing editor, jonathanreedcw@gmail.com • Brandee Easter, print production editor • Daniel Roth, multimedia editor • Will Tucker, news editor, newsdesk@cw.ua.edu • Kelsey Stein, lifestyles editor • Jason Galloway, sports editor • Tray Smith, opinions editor • Adam Greene, chief copy editor • Emily Johnson, design editor • Brian Pohuski, graphics editor • Drew Hoover, photo editor • Brian Connell, web editor • Marion Steinberg, community manager, outreach@cw.edu

ADVERTISING • Dana Andrzejewski, Advertising Manager, 348-8995, cwadmanager@gmail.com • Drew Gunn, Advertising Coordinator, 348-8044 • Hallett Ogburn, Territory Manager, 348-2598 • Emily Frost, National Advertising/ Classifieds, 348-8042 • Jessica West, Zone 3, 348-8735 • Courtney Ginzig, Zone 4, 3488054 • Robert Clark, Zone 5, 348-2670 • Emily Richards, Zone 6, 3486876 • Amy Ramsey, Zone 7, 348-8742 • Brittany Key, Zone 8, 348-8054 • Nikki Amthour, Zone 44, 3486153 • Will DeShazo, Zone 55, 3488041 • Kelly Sturwold, Creative Services Manager, 348-8042 The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when classes are in session during Fall and Spring Semester except for the Monday after Spring Break and the Monday after Thanksgiving, and once a week when school is in session for the summer. Marked calendar provided. The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 354032389. The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright Š 2010 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hireâ€? and “Periodical Publicationâ€? categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White.

ON THE MENU LAKESIDE Lunch Barbecue Wings Topped Baked Potato Fresh Steamed Broccoli Spears General Tso’s Chicken Cheese and Mushroom Strata (Vegetarian) Dinner Chicken Fried Steak with Smoky Red Pepper Topped Baked Potato Cream of Chicken Soup Green Beans Garden Quiche (Vegetarian)

ON THE CALENDAR What: Celebrating Black History Month - Black Americana Collection from the A. S. Williams III Americana Collection

Where: Gorgas Library -

Fried Fish Chicken Soft Taco Steamed Fresh Broccoli Spears Fried Pickles Hummus and Vegetable Wrap (Vegetarian)

Fried Fish Black Bean Sesame Chicken Chicken Paprikash Flatbread Tomato Pesto Pizza Baked Polenta with Marinara Sauce (Vegetarian)

FRESH FOOD Fried Catfish with Creole Sauce Tijuana Beef Taco Ham and Cheese Wrap with Black Bean Spread Mexican Corn Nachos Supreme (Vegetarian)

Women Win Conference

Where: Ferguson Center When: 10 a.m. What: Experiencing the

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Ferguson Center

Sublime Art Gallery

McCollough Medical Scholars Forum

Where: Shelby Hall When: 4 p.m.

When: Untimed event

sistant professor of Marketing at Clemson University, will present a talk on “A Question of Productivity and Performance: Time Allocation Behaviors of Customer Contact Managers�

SUNDAY What: Student Recital featuring Brian Logan, euphonium

Where: Moody Recital Hall When: 4 p.m. What: Introduction to the Mambo - UA Students: $15; Faculty/Staff: $20; Community: $25

Where: Ferguson Center Heritage Room

What: Alabama All-State Orchestra

Where: Moody Music Building

What: Dr. Adam Rapp, as-

BRYANT

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Pearce Foyer and Williams Room

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When: 5 - 6 p.m. What: Introduction to the Fox Trot - UA Students: $15; Faculty/Staff: $20; Community: $25 Where: Ferguson Center Heritage Room When: 6 - 7 p.m.

Where: 160 Alston Hall When: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Submit your events to calendar@cw.ua.edu

ON CAMPUS

Tide Rewards Program available for students

take place during the 2011 football season.

In January, UA Athletics Department started the new Crimson Tide Rewards Program presented by Tuscaloosa Toyota. The new program includes prizes including a 2011 Toyota Camry. Fans, including students, can sign up for a rewards card at any home athletic event. Points are rewarded for scanning the Rewards card for every athletic you attend. Rewards are earned for 10, 20, 40 and 50 points. Those who have receive 50 or more points will be eligible for the Toyota Camry. The drawing will

Ferguson Center accepting applications for Penny Allen Awards Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit nominations for the Penny Allen Award no later than noon on March 11. The award recognizes one student and one non-student (faculty, staff or administrative personnel) who have made a significant contribution to student life at the University. Criteria, in

order of importance, include service and dedication to students, leadership activities, professional and other activities, and lack of past recognition. Student nominees must also be incoming juniors or seniors and have a GPA of at least 3.0. No m i n at i o n fo r m s can be found at ferguson.ua.edu under the applications tab. The School of Social Work and the Alabama Union Board of Governors established the award in honor of the late Sara Bell Penrod (Penny) Allen, a former chairwoman of the School of Social Work undergraduate program.

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of two. Bonaventure Akinlosotu, director of planning for Fade 2 Black this year said the scholarship will go to students of Paul Bryant High School and Central High School. “We go to the counselors and notify them of the opportunity of the Excellent 8 scholarship and give them the essay topic,� he said. “After we receive the essays, a committee within our chapter decides which essay is most deserving of the scholarship.� Walker said the chapter will be able to expand the scholarship from two recipients to four recipients, which will be two black males from both Paul Bryant and Central High. “We chose these schools because they are the largest African-American populated schools within a 10 mile radius with the lowest rate of AfricanAmerican males planning to go to college,� he said. “Also, after granting the scholarship, we do meet the recipients and hear their stories as they get to hear ours,� Akinlosotu said. “They get to see men who are in college and form relationships with us as well.� Jahmir Jones, public relations and marketing coordinator for Fade 2 Black said the scholarship will give the recipients a lighter burden when they go to college, while exposing them to an organization that promotes manhood and service. “I encourage people to come out to Fade 2 Black this year,� he said. “The event has had a packed venue since it started in 2005 and

• What: Fade to Black 7 • Where: Sheraton Ballroom, Birmingham

• When: Tonight, 10 to 2:30

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it continues to get bigger.� Walker said the event was moved to Birmingham because it is a central location to incorporate more schools and more students. “Our event is becoming more of a statewide event, and we hope the event brings out 2,000 people or more this year,� he said. This event began at the 420th House of Alpha located on campus, moved to the Ferguson Ballroom, then to the Bryant Conference Center and will now be held in Birmingham. The men of Alpha Phi Alpha have taken the safety of students who may be driving from Tuscaloosa into consideration and blocked off several rooms that have been discounted for hotel reservations at the Sheraton. The men of Alpha Phi Alpha will be hosting a “Safe Partying� forum that will be in Bidgood 115 at 6 p.m. today to advise students on how to remain safe and still have a good time. Jones said those who plan to attend Fade 2 Black are encouraged to dress to impress and to come out and support the event and a good cause.

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NEWS

Friday, February 11, 2011

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Renovated Foster facilities ready for tip-off By Brittney Knox Staff Reporter bsknox@crimson.ua.edu Foster Auditorium’s hardwood court will be put to use for the first time since the building’s recent renovations at 1 p.m this Sunday when the women’s basketball team hosts Florida. “Foster will open this Sunday for the women to finish their last three games of the season there,� said Jessica Pare, assistant athletic media relations director. “Then the volleyball team will start their season in the fall.� Athletics Director Mal Moore said in a statement that he is extremely proud of this

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heading. We want the fan holding the ticket to feel like it’s worth something.� Since Foster is only housing volleyball and women’s basketball, the team is enjoying a feeling of ownership when they step into Foster for practice. “They understand that this is ours,� Hudson said. “They have that feeling of ownership. They feel like they’re not one of many anymore.� Jenkins, a senior, loves the newly renovated facility but did have initial concerns. “I’m not going to lie, I was worried to begin with,� Jenkins said. “I had played in Coleman for three years and I was so used to the rims and everything. But now that I’ve gotten in here and practiced, I love it here. The court is nice, the locker rooms are amazing and the weight room is brand new.� While the adjustment to the new goals had to be accounted for, the new crowd is something else the Crimson Tide will have to consider. “The crowd adjustment will be the biggest adjustment we will have to make,� Hudson said. “It will be different having the crowds right on top of us. The building has good acoustics, and I hope we make a good adjustment to a more intimate crowd.� The excitement for tipoff on Sunday is starting to mount. University President Robert Witt will be holding a ceremony on the court before

“Foster Auditorium holds great memories for a lot of people, and the athletic department is really proud to bring this building back to life.� — Athletics Directer Mal Moore

project and what has been accomplished. “A lot of times, when you are doing projects, you have a vision, but it always ends up turning out better,� he said. “This building is no exception. Foster Auditorium holds great memories for a lot of people, and the athletic department is really proud to bring this building back to life.�

The renovation of Foster included restoration of the exterior, plus renovation of the arena with new lighting systems, sound system, wood flooring, bleachers and sports equipment. There are also new lounges and locker rooms, plus two concession stands were created along the east and west sides. While the offices of the

the game, which will include any alumni of Alabama athletics who played in Foster. All athletes who played in Foster have been invited to attend. “Everyone is pumped for Sunday,� Jenkins said. “Players’ families are coming in and everything. Everyone is really excited.� When the game starts on Sunday, Hudson is hoping his players will be able to settle down quickly. “It’s going to have a lot of

adrenaline,� Hudson said. “We get the band and all those fans in here, the adrenaline will be pumping. I just hope we can calm down quickly and start playing basketball.� Jenkins said she hopes the team’s tenure in the new environment starts strong. “I’ve thought about how cool it would be to score the first basket,� Jenkins said. “But I normally don’t score first. I just hope it’s for Alabama.�

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coaching staff were constructed on the first and second levels. Women’s basketball head coach Wendell Hudson said in a written statement that the return to Foster will help build the team’s home court advantage. “I have always said this is what this building should be,� he said. “We want opposing teams to dislike coming here. Knowing the history of the building and what happened here and to see it come into what it is today is something special. We are really looking

forward to playing in here, and we are all really excited about Sunday.� Courtney Pittman, project manager of Foster for Davis Architects, said it took them six months to do the design and to get the paperwork ready to start the bidding process for a construction company. Pittman said concession stands complete with popcorn machines and nacho makers will be open for the Sunday game. Davis Architects has been working on many projects with the University, including

Bryant-Denny Stadium, the softball complex and phase three of the Science and Engineering Complex. Pittman said her role in the Foster renovation project was to coordinate the efforts between her company and the University. “I was also on site many times to coordinate the plans and make sure they got executed in construction,� she said. She said she hopes that her firm will maintain a working relationship with the University.

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OPINIONS

America still the greatest By Ben Friedman

carry prejudices and stereotypes, and whether you would like to admit it or not, so do you. Anyone who proclaims they don’t is flat out lying. Am I defending this student’s actions? Absolutely not, but before you hurl your next stone, remember this. John 8:7b says, “He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone.” For those of you already holding a stone, feel free to hurl it my way. I don’t care.

In this current age of moral relativity, we are chastised and dismissed for having the attitude that American values are the best on the planet. Those who still believe that America is the greatest country are stigmatized as overly patriotic goons bent on world domination. Words like “understanding” and “tolerance” are elevated to an almost sacred level. The beautiful thing about America, however, is not our tolerance, but our active intolerance of human rights violations. When critics say that we should not “press our values on others,” whether they realize it or not they are inherently commenting on the values themselves, not on the act of pressing values in general. If the feminists of the early 20th century hadn’t “pressed” their ideology on the rest of the country, women still wouldn’t have the right to vote. If the Union hadn’t “pressed” their values on the Confederate states, slavery would still exist. The entire world is thankful we “imposed” our values on Hitler during World War II. We could have, of course, acted like Switzerland and stayed out of the battle, but luckily we refused to sit on the bench when human lives were being taken. Even if Hitler hadn’t attacked any of our allies, I am convinced we would have sent American troops to Germany to banish his ridiculous views. Though there is certainly debate about exactly which freedoms are covered by “basic human rights,” we would be dangerously incorrect to assert that our lack of an exact definition should disqualify us from acting on the behalf of intuitive human rights around the world. Just two years ago in Iran, eight people were sentenced to death by stoning for prostitution and adultery. In many Middle Eastern countries, women’s testimonies in court are counted as virtually worthless. In China, the Nobel Peace Prize winner is in prison and sweatshops are rampant. Our current debate on campus is about how far freedom of speech should extend while freedom of speech itself is non-existent in China. With so many major countries still lacking basic human rights, it’s tragic that the ideological “should America be the world’s police?” debate even exists. The real debate should be centered on where America should send the most money and most troops to be the most effective. In this climate of political correctness, we are hesitant to claim that we know what’s best for the world. It’s as if we believe being American disqualifies us from believing our own values are best. A common saying is “don’t criticize the speck in your neighbors eye but ignore the plank in your own eye.” Are we allowed, however, to criticize the planks in our neighbors’ eyes while temporarily bypassing the specks in our own? I would argue we are and we should. It is not ignorant to say that many of our most hotly contested issues are “specks” compared to most of the world’s “planks.” For example, in 2009, China published a report titled “The Human Rights Record of the United States” to combat our accusations of Chinese human rights violations. In it, they mentioned our violations of workers’ rights, citing the 68 percent of lowwage workers that received a reduction in pay or were not appropriately compensated for overtime hours. What an ironic criticism to come out of a country rampant with sweatshops that pay more than two-thirds of their workers less than a $1 a day. Opponents of U.S. involvement overseas will cite terrorist attacks as a barometer for the rest of the world’s reception to America’s spread of democracy. This is a ridiculous belief, given the fact that these same terrorists are associated with regimes grounded in doctrines that negate the value of human rights. They are quick to mention that terrorists’ beliefs don’t represent the attitude of the Middle East as a whole, yet when they’re at a loss for a measurement of the Middle East’s receptiveness to American democracy they act as if deranged terrorists do represent the entire population’s attitude. Others will argue it’s not democracy they oppose (though their doctrine says otherwise) but the fact that we are supporting Middle Eastern dictators. These terrorists, however, are often associated with the very dictators they claim we support. If this were truly the cause of their unhappiness, wouldn’t our support, to them, be a good thing? A more telling statistic of our overseas acceptance would be the 8.4 million voters who cast their ballots in Iraq’s first free election in 2005. Registered voter turnout was 76.4 percent, more than 10 percent higher than America’s last presidential election. This statistic is a much better representation of their acceptance (or should I say thirst) for human rights and their manifestation in democracy. We must start allowing ourselves to believe our own values of human rights are as true as they actually are. Though we must not invade other country’s cultures, we must care about their human rights and quit throwing around the relativistic rhetoric that leads to inaction.

Jonathan Dallas Stein is a senior majoring in metallurgical engineering.

Ben Friedman is a sophomore majoring in social entrepreneurship. His column runs on Fridays.

MCT Campus

Friday, February 11, 2011 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4

{ YOUR VIEW } WEB COMMENTS “So now every greek is an intolerant racist? You canʼt judge the whole system based on one personʼs actions. Stereotyping all of the greeks is just as intolerant of you as it is for someone to use a racial slur. Unless you know every person in the greek system is racist, do not make this accusation. This is ridiculous.” — yessir90, in response to “Intolerance a problem in greek system”

“We should be appalled when anyone uses this term. White students, black students, everyone should refrain from using this and other racially derogatory terms. We shouldnʼt tolerate it on [TV], in music, or in casual conversation when it is used to refer to a close friend or buddy. I think that if we are going to discipline one student for saying this word, we have to discipline everyone who uses it, including those who may not intend to offend.” — Gim2010, in response to “Freedom of speech has limits”

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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.

Why all the hate for Greek community? By Austin Gaddis The divide between greeks and independents is evident in nearly every aspect of student life here at the University of Alabama—especially in recent days. However, Michael Patrick’s column on Thursday titled “Intolerance a problem in greek system” paints a completely inaccurate picture of our community. With a little research and common sense, Patrick could see that our greek system isn’t composed of only white, wealthy, die-hard Republican members. We have four governing councils that each cater to the unique make-up of greek organizations within that respective council. There are many fraternities and sororities on campus that are multiracial or accepting of individuals with differences of lifestyle and opinion. As president of my fraternity, I am offended that the actions of one student have been used to construct a generalized opinion of fraternity and sorority members that suggests we are hostile, intolerant and offer nothing of worth to the student community. I do not condone racism in any form — including the use of racial slurs to refer to another student. I daresay that an overwhelming majority of members within the greek system would agree with me. I blame The Crimson White as a major contributor to this untrue stereotype. The age-old rivalry between this newspaper and the greek system is no secret. I am appalled that our student newspaper, which should

seek inclusivity and fairness with all student groups on campus, continues to publish such libelous articles about our greek system as whole. I’m not saying that there aren’t ways that we could improve. Greeks eat separately, hang out separately, live separately and even sit separately at football games from independent students. It’s easy to see how we can give off a vibe of arrogance and intolerance, but it seems that with every new school year here at the Capstone, independents are becoming more and more hostile towards greeks. So now I pose the question, why all the hate? At their core, most greek organizations are centered on the basis of being men and women of character who, through our greek experience, will become well-rounded members of society. We do great things for this university and play a large role in contributing to its success year after year. The prestige of our greek system draws in thousands of freshmen to our campus every August. Those are thousands of future leaders, scholars, doctors, lawyers and engineers that are just waiting to find their spot in our community. Greek life promotes the idea of fellowship with like-minded peers. The bond between a pledge class and fellow brothers and sisters and the unique, family-like atmosphere of a fraternity or sorority are ideal for students who are looking for their place in a completely new environment. Our emphasis on academic achievement should also be noted. We, as greeks, are held to a grade

standard to remain a part of our organization. Required study halls and a mandatory GPA set us apart from the rest of the student body and, in turn, offer a sense of peer accountability that cannot be found elsewhere on campus. Greek life is also a great way for us to gain valuable “real world” leadership experience, and the lessons that we learn can be applied to many situations throughout life. Whether it is inter-fraternity or sorority leadership, honor societies, clubs or other student organizations, we are leaders in nearly every part of our campus. Fraternities and sororities also regularly contribute to the community by having or participating in philanthropic events in which we are actively making a difference in the lives of others, and raising thousands of dollars for organizations that help those in need. Our service record is impeccable, and we easily outweigh other organizations on campus in terms of our contribution to our community. With our social events, academic record, involvement and service to the community, I feel that we set an example for others on how to be students that make an impact on the UA community. I plead with the student body to not let the actions of one student within our community dictate how you view us as a whole. We are all students at a premier institution of higher learning, and it’s time we start acting like it. Austin Gaddis is a sophomore majoring in public relations and communication studies. His column runs biweekly on Fridays.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Students are responsible for uniting campus By Trey Privott Although I do understand the busy schedules that fill the lives of the students, faculty, and employees of the UA campus, I feel that it is important that this be written. Of my nearly three years spent on this campus, nothing has grabbed my attention more strangely than the e-mail that I received a couple days ago concerning a racial slur that escalated into contacting the police. It was not the exclamation of the racial slur that bothered me. Unfortunately, growing up in the South has fixed such utterances into commonplace for a young adult like myself. What did bother me was the time of year in which our campus has found it so seemingly impossible to coexist. February, being Black History Month, has always been recognized in my mind as a month not only to celebrate African-American progression throughout U.S. history,

but also a month to celebrate the opportunity for social equality and the power of human compassion. As it has been reported, the school has taken action against the student who spouted the slur, which brings me to my essential reason for the composition of this letter. It is not the University’s job to regulate or govern our actions in situations such as these. It is our own. It is our duty to educate others on the power of having a united and respectful campus. If we choose to let individual consideration fall by the wayside to policy and regulation, we will fall as well. Most of us will only spend 48 short months at the University. Like Appalachian campers, I suggest we all leave it better than we found it. For our own benefit, we must recognize that it is not the hue of our skin for which we should attribute responsibility for our very identity. Our individuality should be measured by our ideas, our education,

our aspirations and those tiny little proposed notions that have the ability to grow exponentially in hopes of igniting change in the universe. To make quick judgments on each other’s character by using thoughtless insults moves our campus in the opposite direction. It hurts our community. The University should not have to take us by the hand and use chalkboards to bring us to this realization. We are a new generation of 21st century adults. Regardless of your ancestry, all anyone truly wants is a life worth leading, and the way I see it, it is impossible to fail if you never stop trying. My hope is that whoever reads this is not dissuaded by my words but, instead, inspired – inspired to indulge in the multiplicity that our diverse campus has to offer rather than discount it for that same reason. Trey Privott is a junior majoring in journalism and English.

Racial controversy causes unnecessary campus division By Jonathan Dallas Stein Everyone on campus appears to be in a hurry to be identified as a champion of equality lately. So despite it not being exactly a popular idea, it should be noted that many of the editorials promoting equality, tolerance and the need for strict punishment fail to recognize how their arguments are actually somewhat hypocritical and internecine. This is because the racial controversy at hand is now simply being used as ammunition to fire at the

opposition, or to point out how morally superior one faction of campus is in relation to another. This does nothing but stoke the fire. Maybe rather than only condemning this student for his mistake, it should be asked, “What led this student to make this mistake and what can be done to help him from making the same mistake again?” We all make mistakes, we all hold our own prejudices, we all say things we eventually regret, and we all have to live with the consequences of our actions. Let me be the first to admit, I

By Hannah Marcum Contributing Writer

Tonight, recent UA graduate Jeff Dick will transform into his alter-ego, Lilly Daniels, for the sixth annual Pink Party. The L&N Station downtown will be bursting at the seams with pink, candy and Lady Gaga for one of the state’s largest LGBT-friendly events. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased either at Icon or at the door. “I’ve never been, but I’m real-

ly excited,” Dick said. “A lot of people are from rural areas, and I think this gives Tuscaloosa’s gay community something.” Two nationally known entertainers, R ox x x y Andrews and Genesis will be performing. Dick said Genesis, his “drag mama,” is a Tuscaloosa local who has won many awards. Genesis was a top 10 finalist for National Entertainer of the Year and was a top 12 finalist at 2010’s Miss Continental. Kyle Richardson, creator of the Pink Party, said Genesis

can be seen on Thursdays and Fridays at Icon. Roxxxy Andrews is the reigning Miss Continental Plus, having won the prestigious female impersonation contest. “You will definitely be getting an amazing live show, killer dance music, the infamous Hot Body Contest and more than a few crazy costumes from the party-goers,” Richardson said. This year’s Pink Party theme is “candy land” and Richardson said the L&N station will have candy-themed

décor and a stocked bar. Richardson also said that pink clothing is optional, but encouraged. “The Pink Party will definitely deliver a great time for both the gay and gay-friendly,” Richardson said. Richardson said the Pink Party began simply as a color-themed party he hosted in his apartment, and it grew to something important to Tuscaloosa’s LGBT community. “The next year I had it again, but my apartment

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Miss UA pageant to be held Saturday By Jordan Staggs Senior Staff Reporter jlstaggs1@crimson.ua.edu

The contestants will be participating in five rounds of competition including a private interview, swimsuit competi• What: Miss UA Pagtion, talent portion, evening eant gown competition and on-stage question portion. • Where: Bama Theatre A panel of five judges will • When: Saturday at measure the grace and poise of each contestant. The win6:30 p.m. ner will go on to compete in • Cost: $8 for students, the Miss Alabama pageant in June, which will be held in $12 for adults, $5 for Birmingham. children 6 and under She will also receive a yearlong full tuition scholarship • Visit cw.ua.edu for and book scholarships for the information on each of University, as well as various the contestants prizes from sponsors around Tuscaloosa. “These girls have been practicing hard all week,” White said. “They’ve been working in the various areas doing mock interviews with of competition.” This year’s competition some of the WVUA staff and

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Polish up that tiara, Tuscaloosa, because the time has come to crown a new Miss University of Alabama. The Miss UA pageant, a preliminary stage of the Miss America program, will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bama Theatre. Sponsored by the UA National Alumni Association, the pageant will feature 19 women representing UA’s finest students from all over the country. “We have a good variety of states being represented,” said Carol White, director of the pageant. “They’re all really excited to come out and compete.”

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LIFESTYLES this weekend FRIDAY Submitted Photo 2010 Miss UA participants and winner. will have the overall theme of “Crimson Magic.” Every contestant is a full-time student at the University, and being in the pageant is one way of showing their UA pride. “[We are] celebrating the different accomplishments of the University of Alabama and why it is such a great place to go to school,” White said. White said she expects the Bama Theatre to be packed with parents, students and members of the Tuscaloosa community. One important guest will be Shellie Street, Miss University of Alabama 2010, who will be relinquishing her crown to the new winner. Street went on to

be named first runner-up at the Miss Alabama pageant last year. Should the new Miss UA go on to win in Birmingham, she will compete in the prestigious Miss America pageant. But first things first, the Miss UA contestants must work hard Saturday night to impress the judges and go for the glory. “I think the weather is supposed to be nicer,” White said, “so we’re expecting a good crowd.” To get a seat, patrons should arrive at the theatre early. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children 6 and under.

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first came to the University of Alabama. “This is one of the biggest events that I’ve done,” said J.R. Hardman, the video manager for the Campus MovieFest satellite tour. “The line getting in is pretty long, and we’re just really excited about it.” Some moviegoers went to the event to support their friends who had made films. Others went hoping that the movies they worked on would be among the 16 shown. Some attended because they thought it would be an interesting way to spend a Thursday night. “I’m excited about watching everybody else’s videos,” said sophomore and interior design major Amanda Bowler, who came to support a friend. “We’ve already seen her video, but now we get to see a lot of videos.” Out of 120 teams that submitted a video to Campus MovieFest this year, only 16 were screened and eligible

for awards on Thursday night. Those movies came in genres that ranged from laugh-outloud comedies to tear-jerking dramas. Directors pulled out all the stops to try and have a film that won top honors. “Bottom of the Glass,” directed by Xavier Burgin, a senior majoring in film production, was the film that was awarded Best Drama. Burgin used puppets to tell a story that dealt with alcoholism. “Honestly, this is the first time I’ve ever won anything,” said Joe Will Field, a freshman majoring in philosophy who worked with Burgin on the film. “We just wanted to go into this making something that people could remember, and that’s what we did. I’ve just never been this happy before.” The other films that won topshonors were “Mind Games,” which took home Best Comedy and “Sugarbaby,” which got Best Picture. Both movies had

tions manager for Campus CW |John MIchael Simpson MovieFest, said she is counting the days until Campus Thursday night, the Ferguson Center hosted the Campus Movie Fest. MovieFest can get back to 120 films were created this year for the festival. Alabama next year. She said the audience laughing long Audience members have one she was pleased not only with after the credits had stopped week to text votes to pick the the turnout at the finale but also with the quality of films rolling. The winners in every AT&T Wild Card winner. “The movies that are here that were produced this week. category received a version of “The event was a lot of fun,” Final Cut Pro software, iPod, tonight are all really cool,” and a trip to the international Hardman said. “Alabama is Field said. “I was looking foralways a really talented cam- ward to it all day. When we finale later this year. Any of the 13 films that pus, and we had films that walked in here, there was a didn’t win a top honor tonight reached over 1000 views on long line and everyone was excited. It was just one heck of still has a chance to make it YouTube this week.” Ann Daykin, promo- a night.” to the international finale.

three dances. Shannon Lindamood, a senior majoring in dance, said particiContinued from page 1 pating in Dance Alabama! is like said. “People constantly ask me, having a part-time job. “At minimum, groups ‘Is this an undergraduate program?’ And it is. I teach them rehearse three hours per week,” to be independent. We wake up she said. “Most schedule extra every day to something we all time and rehearse more like six love doing, and the audience can to eight hours per week. This may not sound like much, but for feel that.” This semester, the completely those dancers who are in three student-choreographed produc- pieces, well, you’ve got yourself tion will showcase 21 dances a part-time job.” All of this is on top of the in all, with some students participating in as many as dancers’ regular class assign-

ments, as they receive no class credit for participating in Dance Alabama!. But the experience, Lindamood said, is great, and it prepares them for what they will see in the professional industry. “We’re expected to create and present this finished work within the first four weeks of every semester,” she said. “It’s the equivalent of a big research paper, except we present it to an audience, and we do it within the first four weeks of every semester. How many other undergraduates do that on this campus?”

This is the sixth semester that Lindamood has participated in Dance Alabama!, she said, and she tries to do something unique every time. Lindamood choreographed her dance, “The Top,” to music from the musical “Wild Party.” “I was looking to do a fun, uptempo piece with a large cast,” she said. “I haven’t done a jazzy, musical theatre piece since I’ve been here.” Cara Smith, a senior majoring in English and dance, has participated in Dance Alabama!

The Campus MovieFest finale attracted a crowd almost big enough to fill up the Ferguson Center Theater. Forty-five minutes before the screening was supposed to begin, there was already a line forming outside the door, and those that decided to come early were not disappointed. They had the option of entering themselves to win an iPod, viewing a movie trailer in the latest 3D technology or taking pictures on the red carpet. Once inside the theater, a slideshow of stills from all the student-made five-minute movies kept the audience entertained before the show started. Thomas Coiner, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film, said the red carpet finales have grown phenomenally in the past four years since Campus MovieFest

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The Alabama women’s golf team opens the spring schedule at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic Sunday. The Crimson Tide begins the season ranked No. 1 in both the Golf World/NGCA Coaches’ Poll and the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index. The ranking comes after two wins in the fall schedule. When asked if the ranking will affect his players, head coach Mic Potter said the team knows that rankings don’t matter now. “There are no trophies given right now,” Potter said. “They are given in May. Our focus is on the next shot. The first tee in Puerto Rico is the only thing that matters.” Alabama has had strong showings at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in the past. The team won in 2008 and 2010. Potter said the team looks forward to the good weather and environment in Puerto Rico, adding that the cold weather has been a factor in preparations for the tournament. “It’s hard to feel your hands on the club,” Potter said. “We’ve had to deal with this the past few years. But the truth is, everyone’s in this situation.” The team will defend its title by relying on a good short game. “We learned the way we putt is the way we score,” Potter said. “Our short game will be the most important.” Junior Brooke Pancake said the depth on this year’s team will also be beneficial for tournaments. “We don’t rely heavily on one or two people,” Pancake said. “When we are counting a

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“So far at every conference game we have had growing student section numbers. At the LSU game, we were over capacity for student seating. I have never seen anything like that during my time as a student here. The team loves it, and they love the support.” Players and coaches say the student and fan support help a lot during the games. “We have had outstanding crowds, and it has certainly helped us, especially in the SEC,” head coach Anthony Grant said. “For us, it’s a matter of making sure that we continue to bring the energy and the effort that we need to bring to keep all of our students and fans excited about the direction our program is headed.”

Freshman point guard Trevor Releford said, “The crowd being behind us is playing a big role. We see that, and it makes us want to win more and we play harder.” Crimson Chaos and the student section are creating a different atmosphere and a buzz this program has been missing in recent years. Not since 2006, the last year the Tide made the NCAA tournament, has the city been so high on Alabama basketball, Griffin said. “If the team wins more, it’s a better environment, and it’s a lot more positive,” Griffin said. “We are undefeated at home so every moment and every game at Coleman has ended on a positive note. In previous years, people supported the team, but it’s a lot different with the positive atmosphere.” With the growing attendance numbers, Coleman Coliseum

is becoming a tougher place to play for visiting opponents. The crowd never stops cheering, and they make it uncomfortable for the opposing team, especially during foul shots. “The victories help the cause, but the crowd creates the atmosphere,” Chris Dodson, a junior majoring in telecommunication and film, said. With this new home court advantage, the Tide is looking to win its eighth regular season SEC title and first since 2002. The Tide has four home games remaining this season: Ole Miss, Arkansas and Auburn all come to Coleman Coliseum in the month of February. The Tide’s last home game will be against the Georgia Bulldogs on senior night the first weekend in March.

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