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The city of Tuscaloosa will vote for seven-day sales of alcohol on Feb. 22, a vote that has been 10 years in the making, city clerk Tracy Croom said. Although the board of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has not taken a position on the referendum, Executive Director Terry Waters has long supported providing residents of Tuscaloosa with the opportunity to vote on this proposal. “Our chamber worked very hard in helping to make this referendum possible,” Waters said, “but our board has decided not to take an official position either for or against this referendum.” The votes will be counted and certified on March 1, Croom said. If the vote is yes and certified, all businesses can sell alcohol between noon and 9:30 p.m. Sunday without any exceptions. Waters said the Feb. 22 ballot will read as follows: Do you favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within this municipality on Sunday between 12 p.m. (noon) and 9:30 p.m. and on those Sundays on which occurs New Years Eve (Dec. 31) after 12 p.m. (noon). Yes or no. “The time periods that alcoholic beverages can be sold appears to me to be the only limitations in this referendum,” Waters said. Lee Garrison, a member of the Tuscaloosa city council, said seven-day sales is an economic issue for him. “Alcohol is a legal product,” he said. “In
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Tide stages comeback against Florida Ridgecrest
cameras keep eye on vandals
By Brett Hudson Contributing Writer Women’s basketball head coach Wendell Hudson is sitting in his office mere hours before tip-off. His office in newly-renovated Foster Auditorium is positioned near the entrance to the arena, and he can hear the people filing in for the game against Florida. With excitement in the arena building, he had to leave his office and go somewhere else so he could focus on the Crimson Tide’s upcoming game against Florida and not the fans coming for Foster Auditorium’s grand opening. Foster Auditorium was full of Alabama legends and wild fans
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Residents may be billed for damages if vandals remain unnamed By William Evans Senior Staff Reporter wjevans@crimson.ua.edu
CW | Margo Smith Alabama’s Jasmine Robinson dribbles past a Florida defender in the Tide’s victory over the Gators on Sunday.
Date Auction helps fund scholarships By Jennie Kushner Senior Staff Reporter jfkush@gmail.com
host the third annual Date Auction at 7 p.m. in the North End Zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium. “Seventy-five percent of the Who says money can’t buy love? Bring your wallet to Date Auction proceeds will go benefit scholarships and your to the endowment fund and several $500 scholarships will love life Wednesday. The Student Government be given away at the auction,” Association and the UA chap- SGA Press Secretary Katie ter of the National Society of Black Engineers will See DATE, page 6 le this
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extensive vandalism this year, with broken ceiling tiles, damaged exit signs and dirtied walls. HRC has neither a tally of the cost for the damages nor a date set to institute what HRC calls
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“It is our hope that the persons responsible for the damage are identified. We are still optimistic that we will find the persons responsible.”
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suspended. Stallworth said the individual should be suspended from his fraternity. The Crimson White regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.
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EDITORIAL
ON THE MENU LAKESIDE Chicken Burrito Clam Bisque Beef Tips with Noodles Chicken and Kielbasa in Sweet and Sour Sauce Cheese and Mushroom Strata (vegetarian) Dinner Southern Spiced Spare Ribs Chicken Fajita Pizza Potato and Roasted Corn Soup Macaroni and Cheese Garden Quiche (vegetarian)
BURKE Cajun Chicken Steakhouse Roasted Potatoes Szechuan Pork Brussels Sprouts Spinach Quiche (vegetarian)
BRYANT Chicken Marsala Macaroni, Beef and Tomato Casserole Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers Bean and Rice Burrito Supreme Fa r fa l l e Broccoli R i c o tt a (vegetarian)
FRESH FOOD Orange Thyme Chicken Stuffed Omelet Ham and Cheese Panini Potatoes Escalloped Greek Salad Pita Sandwich
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.
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What: Apwonjo bake sale beneďŹ tting Freedom in Creation
Where: Ferguson Center Lobby
When: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
What: Conversational Spanish is a practical immersion course. Register for the class on our website: http://ferguson. ua.edu/discoveryclass.cfm
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What: Balfour OfďŹ cial Ring Week
What: General Interest & Business Career Fair
Where: Ferguson Center Lobby
Where: Bryant Conference Center
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Where: Bryant Conference Center
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Quilt Creations by Gee’s Bend
Where: Ferguson 301 When: 3 - 4 p.m.
Where: Ferguson Center Anderson Room
What: “Flora the Red
When: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. What: Student Recital featuring Hovhannes Alanakyan, violoncello
What: Guest Recital featuring Chad Burrow, clarinet
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Where: Allen Bales Theatre When: 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Where: Moody Music Building
When: 5:30 p.m. Submit your events to calendar@cw.ua.edu
When: 7:30 p.m.
ON CAMPUS Tide partners with Tuscaloosa Toyota
In January, UA Athletics Department started the new Crimson Tide Rewards • Victor Luckerson, editor-in-chief, Program presented by Tuscaloosa Toyota. editor@cw.ua.edu The new program features prizes, including • Jonathan Reed, managing a 2011 Toyota Camry. Fans, including stueditor, jonathanreedcw@gmail.com dents, can sign up for a rewards card at any • Brandee Easter, print production home athletic event. Points are rewarded for editor scanning the Rewards card for every athlet• Daniel Roth, multimedia ic you attend. Rewards are earned for 10, 20, editor 40 and 50 points. Those who have receive 50 • Will Tucker, news editor, or more points will be eligible for the Toyota newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Camry. The drawing will take place during • Kelsey Stein, lifestyles editor the 2011 football season. • 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
ON THE CALENDAR
Penny Allen Award application due March 11 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. Nomination forms 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 chairperson of the School of Social Work undergraduate program.
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Pulitzer prize-winning New York Times columnist to visit campus Feb. 22 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.
Alabama Poverty Project to show documentaries The Alabama Poverty Project will be screening the Lunch Line documentary at the Bama Theatre Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. The screening will be followed by a Taste $2.72 school lunch awareness reception where caterers and restaurants will feature what they can sell for $2.72. For more information on the Alabama Poverty Project and this Sunday’s Lunch Line screening, visit www.alabamapossible.org or www.facebook.com/AL.Possible.
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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.
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Faith in style at clothing pantry By Hailey Grace Allen Contributing Writer
This spring, Tuscaloosa will welcome a different kind of clothing store to the community. Garments of Praise, a nonprofit organization focused on providing clothes for the needy and sharing the love of Jesus Christ, will offer a unique shopping experience and free clothing to its customers. The idea for the store began last year with University of Alabama students Janie Parker and Lindsey Lowe. “Recently, I have become convinced that there are hurting people in the world that
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Tuscaloosa, it is not illegal to possess it or consume it any day of the week. The issue is that you cannot purchase it on certain hours on Sunday.� Passing seven-day sales will place Tuscaloosa on a level playing field when it comes to conventions, tourism, recruiting new restaurants, touring concerts and many other opportunities, Garrison said. Cynthia Lee Almond, another
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“group billing,� which will be enforced if the culprit(s) is left undiscovered, said Alicia Browne, associate director of information and communication for HRC. However, HRC is optimistic that the vandals will be identified in time to preclude the use of “group billing.� “It is our hope that the persons responsible for the damage are identified,� Jones said. “We are still optimistic that we will find the persons responsible.� Students are expected to pay
Christ called me to care for,� Parker, a sophomore majoring in elementary education said. “My heart is to do more to actively impact the kingdom of God for His glory.� Parker said she wants to focus less on her own needs and comforts and more on those of her bothers and sisters in Christ. She said that although she is not in a position to give financially to those in need, she can give what she does have: clothes. “I know that God can use you wherever you are,� Parker said, “And so me, being a poor college student, thought that this was a way that I could take something that we all have in excess and give to those who
absolutely need them.� Lowe, a sophomore majoring in journalism, said that when Parker approached her with the idea, she knew it was something that she could help with. “After I started looking, I realized that I was holding on to lots of clothes that I didn’t even wear,� Lowe said. “I talked to my roommates and found out that I wasn’t the only one, and the idea grew from there.� Parker and Lowe plan to open the store at Vineyard Community Church behind Central High School in Tuscaloosa. The two said that the space they are looking at is in need of some refurbish-
ing, but they hope to open the store soon. Both agreed that they didn’t want to open another clothes pantry, but rather a place that the underprivileged could come to feel loved and valued. “We are going to set up our facility as if it were a boutique,� Parker said. “We want it to be a welcoming environment with coffee and treats. Through our service, we hope to provide for the needy with the evidence of God’s grace.� Lowe said that in order to get the organization up and running, they are going to need help from the Tuscaloosa community. Joe Fair, a Tuscaloosa native currently working at the Mercedes-Benz plant, has
offered just that. “When I heard what the organization was doing, I knew I wanted to be a part of it,� Fair said. “Donating clothes was a very easy way for me to both clean out my closet and have a hand in helping those in need right in my area.� Fair said that donating to the organization was simple and that once he decided to donate, getting in contact with someone to take his clothes didn’t take long. For more information on how to donate to Garments of Praise, contact Janie Parker at mjparker@crimson.ua.edu or Lindsey Lowe at lrlowe@crimson.ua.edu.
member of the Tuscaloosa city council, agreed with Garrison that the city will benefit from increased numbers of restaurants and visitors, which translates into tax dollars, with the passing of the referendum. “There is no question that some larger restaurant chains do not locate here because we do not have seven-day sales,� Almond said. “The tourism industry tells us that tourism will increase and more... dollars will be created with seven-day sales.� As a city council member,
Almond said she felt the upcoming vote was an important issue to allow Tuscaloosa citizens to vote on and to determine the outcome. “Like most changes, being able to sell alcohol seven days a week will undoubtedly have both positive and negative consequences,� she said. “It is a personal decision and I encourage all citizens of the City of Tuscaloosa to vote on the 22nd.� Councilman Bob Lundell said he supports the referendum for seven-day sales. “Currently, when business
visitors arrive at the airport in Birmingham on Sunday, they dine and sleep there because they cannot relax with a glass of wine with dinner in Tuscaloosa,� Lundell said. “Our restaurants and hotels lose this business. We also lose a number of conventions that normally begin on Sundays.� Craig Williams, general manager of Buffalo Phil’s, said the upcoming vote is huge for the city. “Tourism- and conventionwise, I think it’s going to bring a lot to the city,� Williams said. “I
think there are no negatives that could come out of it.� Williams said events that fall on Sundays, like the Super Bowl, the Fourth of July and New Years Eve, would bring more business for the entire city. “I’m not saying it’s going to jump us from nothing to phenomenal, but I think it’s going to bring in a little bit extra,� Williams said. Right now, he said, people who are watching football and other sports on Sundays are staying home and grilling out. If the vote passes, they’re more likely
full restitution, including the replacement cost and labor, for the items damaged, Browne said. HRC, however, can demand restitution from an apprehended suspect only when evidence exists to connect the suspect to a particular incidence of vandalism, Browne said. “With no evidence that someone committed a crime, we would not assume that person to be responsible,� she said. If evidence surfaces, however, punishment for vandalism can result in relocation or exclusion from on-campus living, Jones said. Security cameras will
become fixtures on the second floor of Ridgecrest South to deter future acts of vandalism. “All that remains [to be repaired] is the replacement of ceiling tiles,� Jones said. “This will be completed as the wires for the security cameras are installed in the next week.� Matthew O’Brien, a resident adviser in Ridgecrest South and a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering, said the surveillance of the security cameras will deter vandalism. He said the cameras are crucial since HRC cannot charge a suspect with committing vandalism unless tangible evidence supports the accusation. “Speculation doesn’t allow
us to charge someone for something,� he said. Carly James, a resident adviser in Ridgecrest South and a senior majoring in anthropology, international studies and French, said one resident on her floor was booted last semester from the residence hall for vandalism. She said eyewitnesses attested to the resident vandalizing the area and HRC canceled the student’s housing contract as a result. She said she believes the cameras will make the job of identifying vandals easier since those responsible evade detection by lying or feigning ignorance.
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to come spend money at restaurants and bars. “Everybody’s drinking on Sunday already,� Williams said. “If you’re wanting to drink on Sunday, you’re doing it. You’re either driving to Birmingham or you’re picking up alcohol at 1:45 in the morning Saturday.� Garrison said Tuscaloosa is lacking compared to other cities. “Tuscaloosa is the largest city in the state without seven-day sales and it truly is holding back our potential,� Garrison said. “Even Auburn has seven-day sales, enough said.�
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pus, and yet parking spaces seem to keep disappearing every year, replaced by things like bike and bus lanes, many of which are no longer used, or construction. Speaking of construction, is there a reason to have so many buildings get prettied up when new facilities seem to be a more important and necessary thing? A promise made by President Witt to increase the student body size by another substantial amount without seeing the need to increase the academic facilities, parking facilities, dining facilities or residential areas also seems like a business decision, not a student-body-minded one. There are some clear flaws in the running of this University from the point of view of your average student. Business decisions are being made, and they seem to help no one but the people with pockets to fill. I am not condemning this University for trying to make money. Money can help academia and the students. Nor am I saying this University is flawed to the point of no return. This is a great university that offers much to the students that attend. But we’re The University of Alabama. We should strive to be better than we are. Better than great. Changes can happen, should happen. If the student body will spend its time not debasing one another but instead letting those in charge know what we would like to see changed, maybe this University can become something greater than itself.
Last February, the leader of a large state school sent out an e-mail to the entire student body condemning a discriminatory act. A group of students had hosted a party off campus. They called it the “Compton Cookout”, and served fried chicken, watermelon, and Kool-Aid. Their purpose was to mock Black History Month. Their school was the University of California, San Diego. Later in the week, a student-run television station broadcast a video that used offensive racial language and defended the party. The entire episode sparked outrage on a campus where African-Americans make up less than two percent of the student body. For a week now, we have been dealing with similar circumstances. Struggling to find some meaningful lesson from the discriminatory actions of a few students, we have examined the level of diversity in every part of this campus. In some places, the incredible progress that has been made is encouraging. In many places, though, the lack of progress is disappointing. We say these issues are emblematic of larger problems at the University, and they are. However, they are also emblematic of larger issues and challenges in our society. Racial tension and prejudice is not unique to the University of Alabama, Alabama, or the broader South. These issues present a challenge to the entire world. Even in places like California, which are viewed as enclaves of progressivism. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Chancellor of Germany have both recently declared the failure of multiculturalism in Europe. They weren’t referring to conflict between certain sects of their own population, but between native Brits and Germans and immigrants who often come from Muslim countries. The United States has a much better record of assimilating immigrants, of bringing people into our famous “melting pot.” While there are obviously some cracks in American society, it is important to not let guilt for the horrendous aspects of our past be our motivation going forward. Instead, we should be propelled by the promise of our progress. One student yelling a slur at another student should not suddenly awaken us to the need to build a more inclusive campus. Students and administrators at the University should always be working to build a more inclusive campus, because the benefits of diversity justify themselves. Since Vivian Malone and James Hood first walked into Foster Auditorium, we have continued to move, ever so slowly, in a positive direction. Change hasn’t always been fast enough, but as President Obama likes to say, change doesn’t happen overnight. Students, like all people, have a tendency to segregate themselves based on race, socioeconomic status, and ability. This tendency is obvious in many social organizations on and off campus. It is found in many country clubs, private schools, and civic organizations. But modern America is one of the few places in the world where the human tendency towards segregation is actively challenged. Today, we think of the Jim Crow-era South as a sour thumb protruding from human history. But it is the current era that protrudes from human history. We are the anomaly. We are among the first generations with political and business leaders who actively work to encourage tolerance and bring people of different backgrounds together. We are among the first generations to inherently assume that inclusivity is a good thing. These assumptions and realizations haven’t trickled out to everyone; there are always outliers. Eventually, though, they will. And as we continue to build on these values, we should take pride in the substantial feats we have already accomplished as a country, a state, and a University. As we work to build a campus that is more equal and just, we should remember that our campus today is more equal and just than it has ever been. We must never let those who have not been able to realize the promise of diversity in their own lives discourage us from the significant work we have ahead, nor diminish our pride in the progress that we have already accomplished at The Capstone.
Sean Randall is a senior majoring in theatre and philosophy.
Tray Smith is the opinions editor of The Crimson White. His column runs on Mondays.
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By Sean Randall About a week or so ago, I had the privilege of overhearing a conversation being held between a small number of higher-level Bama Dining employees that seemed to be rather upset. The subject? The article run in the Feb. 3 edition of The Crimson White titled “Fresh Food closed weekends for costs.” Apparently, some of the insinuations made in that article were upsetting. Specifically upsetting to them was the idea that Bama Dining would raise the prices of the Chick-fil-A menu in their food court. The accuracy of the article is not really what concerned me. As I sat there, eating my sushi and just listening to this bitter condemnation of The CW, there was one thing that really caught my ear. “Why would The Crimson White bash us like this? We both represent the University. We’re on the same side.” I thought about the insinuations of that statement for quite a while. And I, very carefully, came to the conclusion that the statement made there is completely, utterly false. What does The CW represent? It is a student run publication. It is by students, for students. Its purpose is to circulate information, to entertain and to engage the campus in intelligent discourse. While it is somewhat a member of the face of the University, it is completely free to report on, and even condemn on page 4, any aspect of the University it desires. Whether or not it successfully does any of this is the decision of the individual reader. But it represents the voice of the student body and other members of this campus more than anything else. So, what does Bama Dining represent? The University. And it is somewhat painful to realize that there is a gaping difference
So, what does Bama Dining represent? The University. And it is somewhat painful to realize that there is a gaping difference between the University and the student body.
between the University and the student body. The University is largely comprised of the student body, yes. And there were perhaps times in which the student body and the University were more closely intertwined. It seems unthinkable that the campus could swing back to a time such as 1847, when the entire student body was expelled. But, even if the University started with a more personable relationship with the students, somewhere along the line a schism occurred. And now more than ever, it seems the University is no longer an institution of public education, focused on the goodwill of the students, their careers and their successes. The University is clearly a business, and that is what Bama Dining represents. Bama Dining is not alone in representing the business that is the University of Alabama. Every year, every week, every day, we can see business decisions made with seeming disregard for the student body. Last year, we had the CrimsonRide bus strike, and the University decided to limit the CrimsonRide schedule. That doesn’t seem to be something that would help students. We had Lakeside Diner replaced with Maea, a hugely unpopular decision. Follow that up with Maea being replaced by Buffalo Phil’s, the closing of Doster Café, and the limitation of evening hours at Burke Dining Hall and Lakeside Dining Hall. While some positive changes have been made since, it still seems these decisions weren’t very student oriented. Parking is a huge issue on cam-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR How to truly show love on Valentine’s Day By Rachel Wilson
EDITORIAL BOARD Victor Luckerson Editor Jonathan Reed Managing Editor Tray Smith Opinions Editor Adam Greene Chief Copy Editor
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Ah yes, it’s that time of year again—Valentine’s Day. The day where people love to show their significant others how much they love them with cards, teddy bears and romantic candlelit dinners. At the same time, there are a number of people (such as myself ) who do not have a significant other and may feel out in the cold. However, I am not one of those people who completely despises everything about Valentine’s Day. I was worried about not having anyone to spend Valentine’s Day with, though, but then I finally came to a conclusion--Valentine’s Day does not have to be limited to only a significant other. There are several people you can show love to on this special day. So I have decided to make a quick list of how to show love on Feb. 14. 1. Give your parents (or grandparents or siblings, etc.) a call and let them know how much you love them. They are your family of course and they will always love you no matter what.
2. Donate or volunteer for a charity/ non-profit that you feel passionate about. When you donate or volunteer, it makes you feel good because you know that your time or money is going towards a cause that will benefit others. For example, this weekend I made a Valentine’s card with a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness and a message of positivity that will be donated to the DCH Cancer Center. People going through a tough situation (such as an illness) need to be reminded that there is hope and things can change for the better. Just one simple thing, such as a card, can have a whole lot of meaning. 3. Visit a hospital or nursing home. This somewhat ties in with #2 but it is slightly different. There are several people that do not have anyone to be around and are quite lonely. Go spend some time with them, and maybe you’ll even make a new friend. 4. Volunteer at an animal shelter. There are not only people who need to be loved,
but animals as well. Go for an hour and play with a dog or cat. Who knows, maybe you’ll even think about adopting one since animals make wonderful companions. 5. Spend time with friends. Go out to eat or maybe even have a girls’ (or guys’) night in and just have fun. No matter what you relationship status is, your friends will always be there for you. These are only a few ideas. I am sure there are others that did not come to mind. I hope this article has given you a somewhat new perspective on what Valentine’s Day is all about. And if you still do not agree with me, I really do not know what else to say except just give it a try. You never know, maybe one of these ideas that I mentioned could possibly change your life and the way you look at things. Happy Valentine’s Day and Roll Tide! Rachel Wilson is a senior majoring in Spanish and management
Friedman needs a history lesson By Ross Owens
take on the mantle of policing the world while we still have so many problems on the home front. We should put our money to work at home before abroad. While I do think that we as Americans cannot allow human rights violations to go unpunished, we must be wise in picking our battles. Democracy is one of the most difficult systems of government to run and some nations simply are not ready to accept it just yet. We should respect their sovereignty. We should not bring our own cultural bias to the debates either. Sweatshops and child labor are the only means of income for millions of families worldwide and should not be immediately condemned. What would you have them do, Ben? Starve? Steal? In “The Dark Knight,” when Bruce asks Alfred what to do in light of all the destruction and death brought by the Joker, he replies, “Endure, Master Wayne. Take it.” We must choose our battles wisely and sometimes we must endure the moral hardships in one battle to win the war later.
Once again Ben Friedman has proved he is incapable of seeing the bigger picture. His article, “America still the greatest,” despite being poorly written and never proving any point, is filled with glaringly inaccurate statements. It seems as though Friedman has no idea about America’s involvement in either international or domestic affairs. For starters, the United States did not enter WWII to teach Hitler the error of his ways nor to police Europe. In fact, Roosevelt felt that Germany was a superior military force and had the tactical advantage. Many Americans were also extremely cautious of fighting a war they felt was not their own—keeping in mind that Jewish people were still somewhat treated as second-class citizens even in the United States. America entered the war on Dec. 8, 1941—a day after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Roosevelt declared war on Japan, and three days later Italy and Germany declared war on the United States. I do not know where Friedman draws such “confidence” that America was going to enter a war it had successfully avoided for almost three years without Ross Owens is a junior majoring in anthropology and German. the attack on Pearl Harbor. America cannot and must not
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Tracking the path to freedom for Egypt Jan. 28, 2011
Jan. 14, 2011 Dec. 17, 2010 A Tunisian street vendor named Mohammed Bouazizi sets himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, after his wares are confiscated by local police officials. He is publicly humiliated by a police officer. Outraged by these events, the citizens of Sidi Bouzid begin violent protests that soon spread to the nation’s capital, Tunis.
The Tunisian president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, flees the country after 28 days of violent protests against his government. The fall of Ben Ali sparks widespread uprisings throughout the Arab world. Major political demonstrations begin in Algeria and Yemen, and minor protests are soon seen in Libya, Jordan, Mauritania, Sudan and Oman.
The “Day of Rage� protests begin in Egypt. Shortly after Friday prayers, hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gather in the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian cities to protest against the Mubarak regime. Opposition leader Mohammed El Baradei travels from Giza to Cairo to participate in the protests. Some looting is reported, and the Egyptian government orders the military to assist police in maintaining order. International fears of extensive violence in Egypt grow, but no major casualty numbers are reported.
Feb. 2-4, 2011 Violence escalates as Mubarak supporters continue to flood the streets and come face-to-face with anti-government protestors. Violence toward international reporters and news agencies escalates, as well, prompting many political commentators to suggest that the violence was the result of direct action by the Mubarak government to end the protests. Greater bloodshed continues to be prevented by the military, however, which constantly moves to separate anti-Mubarak and pro-Mubarak groups. President Mubarak, in interviews with various news agencies, continues to refuse to step down.
Jan. 29, 2011 Protests throughout Egypt continue as the military increases its presence on the streets of Cairo. A curfew is instituted along with a threat of violence should it be violated, but protesters continue their vigil throughout the night. The military shows restraint in its use of force, reportedly refusing to obey orders to use live ammunition, and once again, there are no reports of major casualties.
Jan. 25, 2011 Nationwide protests inspired by the Tunisian revolt begin in Egypt against the government of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Roughly 45,000 protestors gather in Cairo alone, in addition to thousands more in various cities throughout Egypt. The protests are generally non-violent, but there are reports of some casualties by both civilians and police. Mubarak had been president of Egypt since 1981 and during that time played a pivotal role in the history of both his nation and the entire Middle East. The stability of his regime was for 30 years a cornerstone of United States policy regarding the Middle East, but since the Egyptian presidential elections of 2005, Mubarak’s rule had come under increasing pressure from various sources of opposition within Egypt. The 2005 elections were widely viewed by political commentators both within and outside Egypt to be illegitimate, and this fact combined with the perceived lack of economic and political opportunity in the country was a major source of opposition to Mubarak’s rule.
Feb. 1, 2011 After another day of nationwide unrest, Mubarak addresses the people of Egypt and offers several concessions to the protesters. In addition to proclaiming that he would not run for another term and promising various political reforms, Mubarak also set September 2011 as the general date for the next set of elections. He also said he would stay in office to ensure a peaceful transition. Pro-Mubarak and anti-Mubarak groups begin to meet in small but violent clashes throughout the night.
Feb. 11, 2011 Massive protests in response to Mubarak’s speech continue in a large number of Egyptian cities. At 6 p.m. Cairo local time, Vice President Suleiman announces that Mubarak had resigned his presidency and that the Supreme Council of Egyptian Armed Forces would assume leadership of the country.
Feb. 5-10, 2011 Protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square and throughout the nation continue unabated. Countering claims that the protests are the brainchild of the Muslim Brotherhood, a political opposition group begun in Egypt with transnational connections to a variety of Islamic organizations. Egyptian Christians hold a Sunday Mass in Tahrir Square protected by a circle of Muslims. Negotiations begin between Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman and opposition representatives as the Egyptian army takes on a larger security role throughout the country, including the protection of Egypt’s various archeological treasures. The Mubarak government adopts a mixture of concession and defiance as Suleiman offers various political and constitutional reforms while other members of the Mubarak government accuse other nations, including the United States, of meddling in Egypt’s affairs. On Feb. 10, Mubarak once again formally addresses the citizens of Egypt amid reports of a possible military coup, but instead of the resignation expected by the protesters, Mubarak states simply that though his powers would be transferring to Vice President Suleiman, he would remain in Egypt as its head of state. Shock and then anger rips through the crowds of protesters listening to the speech, and demonstrations begin to escalate in number and intensity throughout Egypt.
Feb. 12-13, 2011 The Supreme Council of Egyptian Armed Forces dissolves Egypt’s parliament and suspends its Constitution. The council also declares that it will hold power for six months or until elections can be held. ElBaradei, a key opposition leader during the protests against the Mubarak government, urges the council to provide more details to the Egyptian people regarding its plans for the country. Major protests end for the short-term, but much uncertainty regarding Egypt’s future persists.
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Love, roses not part of Student wins high-dollar Valentine’s Day history grant from NASA By Bethany Blair Contributing Writer Chocolates, love poems and red roses. The modern symbols of Valentine’s Day are a far cry from the burning, stoning and beheading thought to have been endured by St. Valentine, the man for whom the holiday was originally celebrated. Valentinus, or Valens, was a Christian martyr who, according to Christian tradition, was killed by the Romans before 300 A.D, said David Michelson, an assistant professor in the history department. Although he was executed before Roman persecution of Christians became widespread, St. Valentine, like many other Christians, was targeted for not believing in the Roman gods. “Early written historical sources for this story are non-existent, so we only know what Christian oral traditions preserved, which is not much other than the name and the fact that he was killed as part of a Roman imperial attempt to reduce the presence and influence of Christians in the empire,” Michelson said. “Even the name may not be his legal name, but a nickname given after the fact in honor of his death since it means ‘Strong One.’” Although the story outlining St. Valentine’s death is generic, followers of Christianity honored St. Valentine, and many other Saints, for their bravery in the face of death, Michelson said. “Early Christians took great pride and comfort in those who were willing to die at the
hands of the Romans instead of renouncing their faith,” Michelson said. “They also believed that these holy people were watching them from heaven like a great cloud of witnesses encouraging those on earth to reach on to their heavenly goal.” Valentine’s Day itself originated from the Christian reverence of Saints, Michelson said. “Most saints had one particular day in which their ‘heavenly birthday’ i.e. their earthly death, was celebrated,” Michelson said. “Eventually Feb. 14 was selected as the date for St. Valentine, though there is no record of when he actually died. On this particular day, the saint would be celebrated and those who had particular prayer requests might ask the saint to take their requests before God as an intercessor.” The holiday’s shift from honoring a Christian martyr, to exchanging love poems and Hallmark cards began with Geoffrey Chaucer in the late fourteenth century. In his article “St. Valentine, Chaucer, and Spring in February,” Jack B. Oruch said Chaucer’s poems “Parlement of Foules” and “Complaint of Mars” were the first to associate St. Valentine with images of love. In the poems, St. Valentine facilitates love between both bird and human lovers while creating some of the conventions still connected with Valentine’s Day today. Chaucer also uses floral imagery and pairs the ceremonial choosing of partners on the holiday. Ian Crawford, a UA graduate with a bachelor’s degree in
human environmental sciences, said Valentine’s Day, like several other popular holidays, has become Americanized over the years. “I get annoyed with people who say it’s a made up holiday Hallmark uses to make money,” Crawford said. “While I’m sure they do make millions off of it, I don’t know a holiday that hasn’t been tweaked to fit our needs. Christmas, Easter, even Thanksgiving have all been modified. While the pilgrims and Native Americans did exist and make peace on that day, Thanksgiving has come to represent a time where people recognize and appreciate what they’re thankful for.” Because the story of St. Valentine wasn’t recorded, the Catholic Church fabricated his, among many others, nearly 200 years after he was thought to have lived, Crawford said. In 1960, the Catholic Church declared St. Valentine’s tale to be untrue but the Eastern Orthodox continues to celebrate his life on Feb. 14. Although the holiday means different things to different denominations, Crawford said it has distinct implications for men and women. “Valentine’s Day really has devolved from something with meaning,” Crawford said. “I think it’s a way for girls to celebrate their anniversary again and get presents, but guys see it as just another chance to score.” For more historical information and opportunities to become involved in a research project about the history of Christianity in the Middle East, contact David Michelson and visit syriac.ua.edu. Michelson teaches courses on Roman history, Christian history and Middle Eastern history.
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Breaseale said. The other 25 percent will be awarded to students at the event, SGA Treasurer Mark David Kennedy said. Tickets to the event are $5 at the door. In addition to auctioning of dates, dinner with President Witt and a tour of Bryant-Denny with Mal Moore will also be up for grabs. “We have many giveaways at the event such as an iPad, four $50 dinners to Wintzels, $50 to Surin and Moe’s BBQ and $25 to Buffalo Wild Wings,” Kennedy said. Kennedy said there will be
By Brock Brett Contributing Writer bebrett@crimson.ua.edu As a child, Jonathan Stone was fascinated by science. He enjoyed anything that involved the earth, volcanoes or natural processes. Now Stone, a graduate student at the University of Alabama, has received a NASA Earth and Space Science fellowship that includes a grant of $90,000 renewable for $30,000 for three years. Stone said he will submit a request for the renewal that will be evaluated based on his progress for the timescale. Stone was one of 55 chosen from 278 graduate students across the country, according to a UA press release. Stone said the application was an extensive six-page paper on what he would do if he received the grant. “The key to Jonathan’s success is that he submitted an excellent proposal that included bold and innovational ideas that simultaneously satisfied NASA’s vision for research in Jonathan’s field of interest,” said Timothy Masterlark, assistant professor of geological sciences at the University in an e-mail. “His proposal was an exceptional piece and it was a pleasure to endorse and submit the grant for consideration.” Masterlark said he was optimistic about the proposal, but that he did not expect Stone to win. This grant will provide Stone with time, an important thing for a graduate student. Stone also has the opportunity to publish his work early in his career, Masterlark said. “Jonathan is effect ive ly a c o l l e ag u e , ” around 20 auctionees this year, although that number is still a work in progress. “For the ones we have now, it was a team effort by the SGA to contact different individuals around our campus. Auctionee Nancy Hogan, a junior majoring in accounting and fashion retailing, said she is looking forward to helping raise money. “Even though it’s a little embarrassing, it is for a great cause,” she said. Hogan said the date auction is a positive event on our campus because the proceeds go to the Endowment Fund for student scholarships. Currently, the balance of the fund is $15,737 and is continu-
Masterlark said. “We frequently discuss ideas and results, but the vast bulk of his work is independent.” While he might be seen as Stone’s mentor, Masterlark said the learning goes both ways. Stone’s work involves predicting volcanic activity. Better predictions mean better hazard assessments, Stone said. “Essentially, it’s expecting a problem,” Stone said. He gave the example of North American and Asian air traffic coordination. Through Stone’s work, hazards in a flight’s path can be identified. According to a UA press release, Stone is studying the Okmok Volcano in Alaska, but Stone said most of his work is not specific to that volcano and that any area with a volcano could benefit from his work. Stone said he presented his preliminary results at the 2010 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco, Calif. during the Christmas Break. “I got a great response,” Stone said. “Scientists showed interest in the tool I’ve developed.” This tool allows automation of a computer model of a volcano. Users put in values and specifications and the computer builds a model instead of the user going in manually. “Based on feedback I received from my colleagues regarding preliminary results that Jonathan presented during the 2010 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, it is clear that international-level scientists will be watching his progress very carefully,” Masterlark said. “I don’t have a whole lot of free time,” Stone said. “I do a ally earning interest, Breaseale said. The Endowment Fund gives priority consideration to students who have been enrolled the University for at least two years, have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours and have a GPA over 3.0 and have made significant contributions to the UA community, Breaseale said. “The scholarship shall be awarded based on merit, with consideration of financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines,” Breaseale said. Recipients will be chosen by a scholarship committee consisting the following: SGA president, SGA vice president for
lot of work on breaks, and I don’t get to take a lot of time off.” Stone laughed about his class, home and work schedules. “All I can remember is that when he first learned to spell he was around three years old,” said Danah McAllister, Stone’s sister. McAllister also said her brother learned to count before he was in school. “He never seems hurried because he loves learning,” McAllister said. McAllister also said that everything is interesting to her brother and that she thinks he handles his busy schedule well. She said Stone is taking four graduate classes this semester. “I’m enjoying what I’m getting accomplished,” Stone said. Stone is working on his master’s degree in the UA department of geological sciences. He said he wants to teach in his native North Alabama in the future. “If Jonathan continues on this path, his future will be full of options,” Masterlark said. Scott Lyles, band mate of Stone in the rock band Lunar Rain, said he had known Stone for five years. Lyles said that in the studio Stone is always discussing what’s next for him. Lyles also spoke of Stone’s dedication and work ethic. “Being in a band with him is cool because the word to describe him is eccentric,” Lyles said. “He is detailed with what he does.” “I am fortunate to have this opportunity to work with a student like Jonathan,” Masterlark said. “The real challenge will be finding other students like him over the course of my career.”
financial affairs, SGA treasurer, SGA chief of staff, SGA adviser, associate director of student financial aid and vice president for student affairs or his/her designee, Breaseale said. “Decisions of the committee shall be made in accordance with University policies and procedures adopted from time to time, subject to the approval of the president of the University, and coordinated with the Office of Admissions or such University office designated by the president for coordination of such awards,” she said. Kennedy said approximately 250 people attended the event last year, and he is hoping to top that number this year.
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Libraries hold book collecting contest Allie Hulcher Staff Reporter athulcher@crimson.ua.edu
The University of Alabama Libraries are giving students a chance to enter their book collections for a chance to win the fifth annual Book Collecting Contest. The contest is an opportunity for students to share their passion for books with a wider audience, said UA curator of rare books Jessica LacherFeldman. “For those who may not think that they are collectors, take a look and think about what you have — you might surprise yourself,� LacherFeldman said. “The contest is a lot of fun, and it’s great
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as Alabama overcame a 10-point deficit at halftime to eventually win 64-59 over the Gators in the grand opening of Foster Auditorium. Hudson had high remarks for the atmosphere in Foster’s debut. “I feel like this was one of those games where it’s real simple: home court advantage,� Hudson said. “Once we got the crowd back in the game, the players really fed off of that energy.� Hudson, and everyone else in the arena, could notice a change in Alabama’s body language once the crowd got louder. “You could see it in their eyes,� Hudson said. “They felt like, ‘Hey, we got this game. This is our game.’� The crowd at Foster played a major role in Alabama’s win, a role Hudson is looking forward to having filled for every home game. “Even before I came to Alabama, I thought Foster would be a great atmosphere for women’s basketball,� Hudson said. “I think Florida definitely doesn’t want to come back here. There isn’t anywhere else where the crowd is right on top of you like it is here.� Senior forward Tierney Jenkins loved the atmosphere created in Foster. “It really was like a sixth defender,� Jenkins said. “We really wanted to win this for them.� The much-awaited tip-off was won by Florida, but the first basket of Alabama’s move to Foster was scored by freshman Kaneisha Horn, two of her 12 points on the night. The Tide found itself down by 34-24 after a physical first half. Senior forward Jenkins had half of Alabama’s first half points, and shot 4-for-6 from the field and made all four of her free throws. Shooting woes have been hurting the Tide ever since
undergraduate winner, Laura Abston, won with her entry of “Fantasy for All Ages,� a collection of Harry Potter books. She remembers her experience in the competition fondly as she recalls sharing her passion for books and connecting with other people who love literature and reading. She said she encourages students to enter the contest so that they can earn a chance to display what they find interesting. “I entered last year because it sounded like fun, and I knew I had plenty of books to use,� Abston said. “I was very excited to win; it meant a lot to me, because I based my collection on books that I enjoyed as a child. So it felt great to see that collection on display.�
Librarian Michael Pearce, who is the chair of this year’s contest, said he finds the competition to be a unique chance for students to show off their collections. “During these times when everything is going electronic, I think it’s a great opportunity for students who are into collecting books,� Pearce said.
Students must submit an application, annotated bibliography, short essay and a sample of six books to Yvonne Mixon in the University Libraries Administrative Office no later than 5 p.m. March 25. The entry form and competition rules can be found on the University Libraries website.
to see what students are interested in, and how brilliantly they express their tastes and interests through their collections and how they talk about them.� The contest, which is cosponsored by the Alabama Center for the Book, aims to encourage reading and promote book collecting. The collection may be centered on any subject, field, genre or author. Items within the collection may include hardback and soft cover books, CD’s, music sheets or videos. The quantity, monetary value or rarity of books in the collection will not be a major consideration. Collections will be judged by their evidence of creativity, uniqueness or spe-
cial flavor, and personal value or usefulness, and well defined collections will be favored. The entries will be judged in two categories: undergraduate and graduate. Winners will receive cash prizes of $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place. The winners will also receive a one-year membership in the Rotunda Library Society and have their collections on display in Gorgas Library. Past winning collections have centered on the history and culture of Natchez, Miss., experimentally bound chapbooks, journals and books, the Civil Rights movement and different covers of Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road,� to name a few. Last year’s first place
Southeastern Conference play started, and the first half of this game was no different. Junior guard Erika Russell was 0-for-6 in the first half, four of them from behind the arc in her 18 first half minutes. Alabama was also outscored in the paint, 20-8. The second half was a completely different story for the Tide. “Coach told us that we really needed to key in on defensive intensity,� Jenkins said. “He said we were stagnant, that we need to move around on offense more.� Hudson made sure that all these adjustments to be made were followed by a reminder. “The last thing I told them before we left the locker room was that this 20 minutes is our 20 minutes,� Hudson said. The halftime adjustments clearly worked for the Tide. Russell made her first basket of the game with 15:52 left, then followed it with two free throws and then another jump shot. She had the first six points of what ended up being an 18-6 run for the Tide, resulting in a 53-43 lead for Alabama with 8:49 remaining. “Coach just told us to come out with more energy,� Russell said. “I just focused more, put more legs into my shots and they started to fall.� The Tide as a whole made drastic shooting improve-
ments after halftime. After a 38 percent shooting performance in the first half, the Tide shot 48 percent from the field in the second half, and knocked down 50 percent of 3-pointers and 14-of-17 free throws. The most important of these improvements could be free throws. The Gators fouled often against Alabama, having one player foul out and another three have three personal fouls. The Tide found itself at the free throw line often because of this and made the most of their opportunities. Jenkins, sophomore Celiscia Farmer, senior LaToya King and freshman Khristin Lee were all perfect from the charity stripe. The Tide combined to shoot 77.8 percent from the line for the game and shot a clutch 82.4 percent during the second half. CW | Margo Smith Besides being perfect from Freshman guard Khristin Lee calls a play during Sunday afternoonĘźs game against Florida in the line, Alabama’s Jenkins newly renvated Foster Auditorium. was a very big part of the win, just as she seems to be a big part of all of the Tide’s wins. She nearly had a triple-double, going for 18 points, nine steals and eight rebounds. “This win was big-time,â€? Jenkins said. “I’m glad the fans were here. Hopefully they could see that we’re talented, that we’re better than our record may show.â€?
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By Laura Owens Assistant Sports Editor crimsonwhitesports@gmail.com
Far Left: Freshman Trevor Releford drives into the lane during the game against Ole Miss Saturday. Releford contributed 14 points, going 3-for-4 from the three point line.
FINAL SCORE
74-64 QUOTE OF THE GAME
Left: Senior Senario Hillman ďŹ ghts the defenders to get a basket. Against the Rebels on Saturday, Hillman had six points with three assists.
“It was a great win for our team after such a short turnaround, playing Thursday night and then coming back Saturday afternoon, so it gives us a chance to remain in control of our destiny in the league.� — Head coach Anthony Grant
BY THE NUMBERS
20
| Alabama’s lead at the half. Last year in Oxford, Miss., Alabama also led the Rebels by 20 (40-20) and then lost by seven (74-67). This year’s team was able to keep the lead and get the win.
47
| Number of points Alabama had at the half, tied for the most in one half this season.
15
| Points Ole Miss’
Chris Warren had, ten of them from free throws. Though he led the team in points, he was still below his average of 19 points per game.
13-0
| The Tide’s record at home, staying perfect with Saturday’s win over Ole Miss.
36.2
| Percent of field goals Ole Miss hit. Alabama came into the game with their opponents averaging only 36.8 in field goal percentage.
0
| Opponents who have
outscored Alabama in the paint this season. Against Ole Miss, Alabama had 30 points in the paint, while the Rebels had 24.
GAME LEADERS Ole Miss
Alabama Points
T. Mitchell (20) C. Warren (15)
Assists
T. Releford (7)
Z. Graham (3)
Rebounds
T. Mitchell (7)
T. Henry (9)
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PLAYER OF THE GAME Tony Mitchell Tony Mitchell was Alabama’s leader in both points and rebounds. Though he hasn’t started the last three games, he’s had at least 20 points for the team in each of those three games.
KEY MOMENT After Ole Miss hit three 3-pointers in a row to cut the Tide’s lead to 56-47, Alabama forced two turnovers for back-to-back buckets, going up by 13. This push in the middle of the second half was enough to give Alabama a grasp on the game.
THE DIFFERENCE After a short turnaround from the loss Thursday to Vanderbilt, the Tide’s energy in the first few minutes of the first half gave them momentum to last throughout the game. The team pushed the tempo, and though Ole Miss took the first basket, the Rebels didn’t lead for the rest of the game.
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Tide sweeps match against Chattanooga By Sydney Branch Contributing Writer
It was a day of shutouts Sunday, as the Alabama women’s tennis team sent the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga home emptyhanded, ending the first balmy day of February with a perfect 7-0. Though sun and mild temperatures graced the courts out of winter’s drudgery, the weather conditions proved to be somewhat problematic. Though temperatures were moderate, strong, gusty winds made judging balls difficult at times, lofting occasional lobs high into the air, making it more difficult to see exactly where ground strokes were heading. Head coach Jenny Mainz said her team handled the wind conditions well in the match. “The conditions were a bit tricky with the wind,” Mainz said. “We were planning our points around it, and we stuck with the game plan.” Though the wind made playing a little more difficult, Mainz said she was impressed with her team’s overall performance. “We had a good day,” Mainz said. “We took control of the match early on in doubles. I think we did a good job keeping control of the court.” The Tide only lost one game out of 25 in the doubles super sets, scoring 8-0, 8-0, and 8-1. Though winning the doubles point set the team off to a good start, Mainz said her players had to work hard to attain the rest of their wins. “[Chattanooga] fought tooth and nail after the doubles matches,” Mainz said. The game plan worked. Five out of six singles’ matches were won in two sets. Alabama’s Alex Clay and Chattanooga’s Alexa Flynn battled into tiebreak after going 6-3, 3-6, in the first two sets. Clay shut out Flynn in the challenge, winning the 10-point set 10-0. Senior Meritt Emery defeated her single’s opponent in two sets, dropping only two games to Chattanooga’s Charlotte Bossy in the second. “It went really good,” Emery said. “We came out and were ready to play.” Junior Taylor Lindsey said she also felt that the team was well prepared for the day’s matches. “We came out and started off well,” Lindsey said. “We had a lot of energy, and I think we got better.” More preparations lie in the team’s immediate future. The Crimson Tide has next weekend off in its schedule and plans to use the week away
CW | Jonathan Norris Above: Sophomore Alexa Guarachi makes to hit a forehand on the ball on Sunday’s match against Chattanooga. Top Right: Sophmore Antonia Foehse returns a ball during Alabamaʼs 7-0 win against Chatanooga Lindsey said the hard work will be worth it to help the team meet its goals. “We are kind of expecting to take this program to a whole new level that it’s never been at before,” Lindsey said. “I think that this is going to be the best that we have ever been. I am really excited. It is going to be a good season.” After the Blue Grey Invitational, the Tide will begin its SEC season on March 7, with a match against the Tennessee Volunteers at home.
from competition to prepare for the Blue Grey Invitational in Montgomery. Though they completed two perfect matches this weekend, including another shut out Saturday against the University of Central Florida, Meritt said the team will take only a short break before resuming practice. “We will have tomorrow off,” Meritt said. “Then on Tuesday, we will come and have conditioning at 7 a.m., run our butts off. Back to the grind.”
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GYMNAST OF THE MEET Kayla Hoffman Senior Kayla Hoffman was as good and consistent as she’s been all season. She scored a pair of 9.925’s on vault and floor to tie her career-high in the all around with a 39.525, good enough for her third all-around title in six meets this season.
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THE DIFFERENCE Motivation was on the Tide’s side all week. After losing by more than two points to No. 1 Florida in Gainesville last week, Alabama had something to prove against its rival Friday night. The Tide was too determined to lose.
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Filmmakers and artists collaborate to produce ďŹ lms By Stephanie Brumfield Assistant Lifestyles Editor snbrumfield@crimson.ua.edu Students from a variety of creative disciplines, including creative writing, art and filmmaking, have the opportunity to collaborate and have their work featured in three- to seven-minute films as part of Creative Campus’s firstever “Collaborating with the Cinemaâ€? Film Contest. Creative writers can submit short poems or pairs of sentences, and artists can submit any form of two-dimensional art, and these submissions will then serve as inspiration for filmmakers and be incorporated into short films. Andrew Huddleston, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film and a first-year Creative Campus intern, said the event is based off a recent film contest sponsored by Nikon that required filmmakers to incorporate two photographs into their films, using them as “bookendsâ€? and, more generally, as inspiration. “The idea is to have filmmakers make their own films in the context of other students’ art,â€? Huddleston said. “Films will not be judged on their technical aspects but on their creativity. We know that some people will have better film equipment than others, and since Creative Campus can’t provide equipment to everyone, we didn’t want films to be judged on their technical aspects.â€? Creative Campus’s film contest is similar to the Nikon film contest in that it requires filmmakers to use student-submit-
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“The idea is to have ďŹ lmmakers make their own ďŹ lms in the context of other student’s artâ€? -Andrew Huddleston ted sentences as “bookendsâ€? for their films – they must use the first sentence of a pair at the very beginning of the film and the second sentence of the same pair at the very end. For this category, filmmakers will feature a piece of art somewhere in the middle and use that piece of art as an inspirational guide for their film. But this is not the only type of film that filmmakers have the opportunity to make. The film contest also offers filmmakers the option of producing music videos that incorporate poems submitted by students. Filmmakers can either do a voice-over of the poem or merely use it as inspiration for a video. All artists and writers will receive credit for their work, Huddleston said. The deadline for film submissions is March 7, but filmmakers need to register on the Creative Campus website by Friday, Feb. 18. Artists and writers have until Wednesday, Feb. 16 to submit art, poems and sentences, although Huddleston said the deadlines will probably be flexible. “We want to give everyone time to get their stuff together, but eventually we will have a cut-off date,â€? he said. “Everyone needs to submit and register as soon as they can.â€?
Once the films are finished, they will be pre-screened and judged by a panel of professors and students from the art, creative writing and film departments, Huddleston said. Then, all films will be screened in the Biology Building on March 10 at 7 p.m. The winners will be announced at that time. “We’re thinking about giving the winners fake Oscars that they can display on their mantles,� Huddleston said. “We may even give filmmakers external hard drives and collaborators flash drives so they can store their work. We’re still working out the specifics.� All written and art submissions should be e-mailed to WeWantYou13@gmail.com, and filmmakers should register at creativecampus.ua.edu. For more specific guidelines about submitting, go to the Creative Campus website.
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The month of February may be full of hearts and love for some, but for others it represents 28 days of music production. The RPM Challenge, which began Feb. 1, challenges musicians to create and record 10 songs or 35 minutes of original material within the month of February. Some may say that creating an album in only one month is a daunting, if not impossible, task. While it may not be easy, more than 6,000 musicians from across the globe, representing all styles of music, have been doing it every year since 2006, when RPM was first created by The Wire magazine. It began as a creative challenge for local bands in
Portsmouth, N.H., to further the local music scene. The RPM Challenge is supposed to move artists to write and compose. The goal is not to have a masterpiece at the end of the month, although it is possible. Instead, it is to challenge musicians to create rather than wait for inspiration. “I think I heard about the RPM challenge two or three years ago via NPR,� said Michael Avant, an academic advisor in the College of Commerce and Business Administration. “Having been in a college band for five years previously, and with no other musical projects since I graduated from my masters program, I decided to give it a whirl.� Avant knows from past experience that the challenge
is no easy task. “Both previous times I have attempted this challenge, I have fallen short,� he said.“ But due to some recent ear surgery I am hearing impaired now, and can no longer nit-pick myself.� More focused this year, Avant has developed a plan to help him accomplish his goal. “I’m committed to finishing the project this year, and I hope to sell my creation on iTunes and other download sites, with the intention of donating money to a charity for the hearing impaired,� Avant said. Avant said his music falls in the pop/rock genre, but the RPM Challenge will result in the production of all different styles of music. Every genre imaginable and all types of musicians will be
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represented. “You get loads of really crazy kinds of music, everything from dance/electronic to acoustic,� Avant said. Listeners can check out the new music by visiting NPR’s website and accessing the Jukebox. All the completed albums may be put up in the jukebox, if the artist so desires. Also there will be a global online listening party on Saturday, March 26. “[Additionally] there are regional listening parties across the nation where people gather to congratulate, lament, and share their experiences during their recording process,� Avant said. Musicians should not be deterred from participating because they do not have a lot of money or access to expensive recording equipment. Artists can use anything, Avant said. Regular recording studios and DAW workstations are used for
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though their attempts made for the funniest moments in the movie. Likewise, a fair amount of the gags and jokes in the film are exaggerated to the point of unfunny absurdity. Quite a few of them spawn from the lead charactersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; professions in the field of plastic surgery. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of shameless ribbing about deformity, ugliness, and imperfection in general. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anything new in comedy, but this movie treats those subjects so carelessly that the effect is sometimes cringe-worthy. Similarly, as the main characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big idea is to fabricate an entire family, this movie doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold marriage in very high regard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a depressing custom in modern comedies to play up divorce as the kind of ultimate life failure that can be laughed off and used as an excuse or ammunition. Calling â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just Go With Itâ&#x20AC;? a romantic comedy feels a little disingenuous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it contains far more comedy than romance, though it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t succeed very well at either. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a night out at the movies for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, this one may not do the job. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll likely be better off renting a classic romcom that does light-hearted laughs the right way.