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Crimson Tide trumps Florida Gymnastics team ends regular season against defending national champion By Marc Torrence | Sports Editor In a dead heat through three rotations against defending national champion Florida, the Alabama gymnastics team faced exactly the kind of situation it will at nationals – one with no room for error against the most talented team in the country. The No. 4 Crimson Tide showed exactly the kind of resolve that coach Sarah Patterson is looking for, downing the No. 3 Gators 197.675 to 197.4 in front of a rowdy Coleman Coliseum, even eliciting a “Rammer Jammer” from the Million Dollar Band when it was all over. It was the highest score of the season for Alabama by nearly two tenths, as it opened up a three-game home stand to end the regular season. “If we continue to go down the same path that we have gone, this team can compete with anyone,” Patterson said. Competing without senior Sarah DeMeo, who missed her second straight meet, Alabama set a season high on balance beam with a 49.4 and was consistent throughout the rest of the meet, scoring no less than 49.4 on any single rotation. The biggest scare of the meet came when senior Diandra Milliner suffered a fall on uneven bars in the third routine of the rotation. But the Crimson Tide finished strong behind her, with senior Kim Jacob scoring 9.925, freshman Amanda Jetter turning in a 9.925 of her own and senior Kaitlyn Clark capping it with a 9.9 to total a 49.425 on bars. And Milliner bounced back the second half of the meet. She led off
CW | Lindsey Leonard Senior Diandra Milliner suffered a fall on the uneven bars but came back to score a 9.875 on beam and a 9.95 on a floor routine that resulted in a standing ovation from the crowd.
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Students for Open Doors and Ethical Leadership hosted an SGA election meet-and-greet and executive position forum in Lloyd Auditorium Sunday night. Moderated by Norman Baldwin, a professor in the political science department, the forum featured most candidates running for next year’s executive offices. Sponsored by SODEL and the Academic Honor Council, the event opened with statements and a brief debate between Khortlan Patterson and Polly Ricketts, candidates for executive secretary, followed by
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financial affairs and said he hopes to continue expanding scholarship programs and the SGA Endowment Fund next year. “A huge part of taking this to the next level is a marketing campaign. We need to teach students what benefits SGA provides,” Gross said. Afterward, current SGA Director of Scholarships Drew Bridges, running unopposed for VP of external affairs, said he hopes to expand Crimson Ride and Downtown Express, as well as create a forum in which students can regularly interact with the Tuscaloosa City Council in the Ferguson Center. “Something interesting we don’t think about a lot is that a lot of restaurants and
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Christopher Willis, the sole candidate for executive vice president. Elliot Spillers and Steven Kellers, candidates for vice president of student affairs, followed Willis. Kellers pledged to work with student groups to enact broad change on campus, saying he would like to “meet personally” with student organizations if elected. Spillers laid out his platform as well, focusing on the Capstone Pledge, expanding community service and building up unity week next year. “My reason for running is because all of us should uphold the idea that we are connected as one student body,” Spillers said. “Our tradition at UA is what makes us unique.” Current SGA Treasurer Andrew Gross is running unopposed for position of VP of
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CW File For some, the sensation of flying is transformed from a passion to a career path with roots in Air Force ROTC.
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Flying is in Jonathan Henley’s blood – both his grandfather and father were pilots. His father is a part of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, a team that does airshows all over North America. But when he was just a kid, Henley associated flying with fear. It terrified him, and when Henley’s father first told him to get in a plane, Henley ran away crying. “As a kid, you’d take one look at me and say, ‘He’d never fly,’” Henley said. “I remember my dad caught me though and strapped me into that cargo plane, and now I am the one who has taken it on.” When he was 12-years-old, Henley’s
“It’s something I don’t get to talk about too much,” Henley said. “Aviation is something that not too many people can relate to or feel as passionate about it as I am.” The number of pilots is dwindling, according to aviation journal Airfactsjournal.com. Aviation International News published an article in May 2013 on the decreasing interest in the field. Also, according to a survey at the University of North Dakota Aviation Department, 32 percent of students are reconsidering their plans of becoming an airline pilot. Flying is not a common career path, but for some students, the interest is still there. Joseph Olmstead, a freshman majoring in aerospace engineering, is also a pilot on campus. He has been flying for
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father gave him a log book. With nine years of practice and more than 500 hours of flight time, Henley has more experience than most pilots his age, but he said he still has a lot to learn. Henley climbed into a Boeing PT-17 Stearman airplane and prepared for his first solo flight when he was 16-yearsold, a moment he described as emotional. His dad watched him do the series of takeoffs and landings and told Henley he was good to go. “I saw the caliber that my dad flies at, and I wanted to be him,” Henley said. “I was always comparing myself to him, so really I thought I was awful and didn’t have a future in aviation.” Henley, now a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, is one of the few pilots on campus. A member of ROTC, he plans to join the Air Force after graduation. He said flying planes is not something a lot of people do.
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HCA Executive applications due Honors College Assembly Executive applications are due March 3. Members of the Honors College can apply for the following positions: President, Vice President of Innovative Scholarship and Research, Vice President of Civic Engagement, Vice President of Cultural Experiences and Diversity, Vice President of Student Life, Secretary, Treasurer and Public Relations Officer. The Honors College Assembly serves to enrich various aspects of student life for Honors College students.
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Gorgas alters weekend hours From March 7 to April 19, Gorgas Library will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings until 9 p.m. This is three hours later than Gorgas is usually open on the weekends. The additional hours are part of a pilot project. However, the music library and Sanford Media Center will not be open during the late hours. Additionally, Gorgas will not hold late hours over spring break. For a complete list of library hours, visit lib.ua.edu/hours.
Nursing school to host conference The Capstone College of Nursing and Bryant Conference Center will host the 2014 Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice Intensive March 5-7. The intensive is for students, faculty and alumni of The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama at Huntsville. The event this year is titled “Trailblazers: DNP’s Seizing Leadership Opportunities.” It will feature presentations from leaders in the nursing field, as well as faculty and alumni. The intensive is designed to provide students pursuing a DNP degree an opportunity to explore different issues in nursing.
CW | Austin Bigoney Anne Clayton Welch joins her father David and her sister Libby for impromptu fun on the Quad after watching Sunday’s tennis matches.
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UA Relay for Life to be held in April The UA Relay for Life will be held April 25 at the Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium. Relay for Life is an event that raises money for the American Cancer Society. It is a time to honor cancer survivors, support those fighting cancer today and remember those lost to the disease. Students are encouraged to form teams for the event. Signups can be found at relayforlife.org.
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WHAT WE REQUESTED: List of applicants considered for vice chancellor of government relations, email correspondence between Judy Bonner and Robert Witt correlated to ‘vice chancellor for government relations’ and ‘Jo Bonner’ between April 1 and July 31, 2013. WHO REQUESTED IT: Lauren Ferguson FROM WHOM WE REQUESTED IT: Kellee Reinhart, vice chancellor for System Relations WHEN WE REQUESTED IT: Feb. 10, 2014 STATUS: Pending WHAT WE REQUESTED: All receipts (airplane ticket and car rental) and travel vouchers for the four members of the executive branch and their advisor who are attending the SEC Exchange at the University of Missouri. Copies of all emails between Jan. 1 and Jan. 15, 2014 addressed to and/or from SGA President Jimmy Taylor, Chief of Staff Brennan Johnson, Vice President of Financial Affairs Chris Willis and/or Program Assistant/Office Manager Carolyn Fulmer containing the words “Missouri” and/or “ticket.” WHO REQUESTED IT: Mackenzie Brown FROM WHOM WE REQUESTED IT: Leela Foley, SGA director of media relations WHEN WE REQUESTED IT: Jan. 15, 2014 STATUS: Filled Jan. 23, 2014
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IN THENEWS ‘Beautiful’ sponge threatens reefs MCT Campus It’s such a vibrant orange that divers think it’s part of South Florida’s colorful coral reefs, but it’s a destructive sponge that for the past decade has been spreading and threatening corals, which already are deteriorating around Florida and the Caribbean. “It’s a beautiful orange sponge, but it is an excavating sponge, able to bore inside the coral,” said Andia Chaves-Fonnegra, a doctoral student at the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center in Dania Beach, who is heading up a research project into the scourge. Normally, reefs have natural defenses. Yet the current mortality rate for local reefs has been high because of seaborne diseases and warmer waters. That has given the orange sponge – which can reproduce three to five times per year – more room to grow, said Chaves-Fonnegra of Delray Beach. For now, the sponge’s spread is being monitored. But to stem its growth, Chaves-Fonnegra said ocean pollution should be reduced, as it is nurtured by sewage and other materials. Often crusty and pock-marked, sea sponges are classified as animals, even though they don’t have circulatory, digestive or nervous systems. They survive on the power of water flowing through their bodies to obtain food and oxygen. Chaves-Fonnegra, with help from others at NSU, recently discovered the sponge, formally called “Cliona delitrix,” is proliferating because its larvae attach to dead parts of corals. That aspect of its attack had gone undetected. When it leaches onto corals, it takes up space where new corals would otherwise start to grow. “The sponge makes holes inside the coral and dissolves the calcium carbonate,” she said. “It erodes the coral’s threedimensional structure.” The sponge has not grown as fast in South Florida as in other regions, thanks to high levels of algae and ocean sediments, said Chaves-Fonnegra. She said algae and sediments form “carpets” of sorts, making it difficult for the sponge to get into the coral. Even without the threat of killer sponges, coral reefs are under constant attack from parasites and predatory fish, such as the lionfish. Chaves-Fonnegra has been diving into waters around the Caribbean to monitor the sponge and is writing her doctorate dissertation on it. Her work is important toward ensuring the coral reefs remain healthy, said Joe Lopez, an associate professor at the NSU Oceanographic Center.
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NEWSIN BRIEF Librarians offer research assistance University of Alabama librarians are available from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the first floor information desk in Gorgas Library for students looking for help writing research papers. Librarians can help students develop their topics, find library resources and learn to cite sources properly. This service will be offered through April 24. For more information, go to lib.ua.edu/hours.
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Service award accepting nominations Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2014 Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Awards. The awards are presented by the Division of Community Affairs through its Center for Community-Based Partnerships. The center is also requesting proposals for seed funding for research projects and proposals for research posters. The Engaged Scholarship Awards are presented annually to students, faculty, staff and community members who have had the biggest impact on community engagement in the last year. The program will be held April 18 in the Sellers Auditorium of the Bryant Conference Center. Katy Campbell, dean of extension at the University of Alberta, will be the keynote speaker at the program. For more information and to submit applications or nominations, go online at communityaffairs.ua.edu/awards. The deadline for all forms is 5 p.m. March 31. Compiled by Andy McWhorter 525 GREENSBORO AVE. DOWNTOWN 752-6931 www.TheShirtShop.biz
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Submitted Five storytellers across the Tuscaloosa community share their take on “a night out.” By Emily Sturgeon | Contributing Writer Creative Campus continued its “Tin Can Tales” storytelling initiative Thursday with a second installment that featured five speakers recounting a memorable night in their life. The initiative brings UA students and Tuscaloosa community members together for a shared experience in culture and the arts. “The event, in the end, is kind of like this nice story of what Tuscaloosa has to offer,” Connor Fox, an intern with Creative Campus, said. He said the goal of the project is to give students the opportunity to hear different perspectives and get them in touch with fellow community members through the arts. “We try to highlight all different parts of the city and really kind of encourage that community unification,” Fox said. The event took place at the Cyprus Inn Loft in downtown Tuscaloosa. “I was really pleased with the diverse crowd, and the stories reflected that,” Katharine Buckley, Creative Campus intern and project leader for Tin Can Tales, said. The crowd filled the room, which included a photo area for guests, an area serving drinks and a single microphone stage. Buckley said the venue was chosen because it accentuated the feel of the event’s theme, “A Night Out.”
Five speakers shared 10-minute stories that embodied this topic. Stories ranged from a night sneaking out of the house to see a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert to a night spent at the bedside of his Alzheimer’safflicted mother. “When you hear all the stories together, it’s really a culmination of what all can happen in one night, and how impactful that can be,” Buckley said. She said the project is meant to foster a theme of diversity through the distinctive stories and the range of speakers. A UA student, a forester, a music critic, a filmmaker and a UA professor all spoke back-to-back. “You get a taste of things you never would have experienced yourself,” she said. In addition to offering unique perspectives, Fox said the best part of the event is having everyone, both Tuscaloosa community members and University of Alabama students, all together in one room. “It’s a range of emotions, for sure, but that’s storytelling, right?” Fox said. “We hope participants will laugh and cry together and just share this emotional experience.” Buckley said she wants to see the local and university aspects of Tuscaloosa come together in an intimate way. “The goal is that you show up to the event and everyone’s strangers and you don’t know each other, but then you hear
these really personal stories, and you get a bond from that,” she said. Storytellers and audience members were connected as speakers interacted with people in the crowd. Lighters were handed out at the door so that the crowd could imitate a concert crowd listening to “Free Bird” live. The audience was asked to join in saying a childhood prayer. The speakers made references to BryantDenny stadium and aspects of life in the South. Rather than the typical night on the Strip or in the library, Buckley said she hopes events like these can be an opportunity for students to plug in somewhere different. “I feel like this is a pretty unique event, and so it kind of breaks the mold of what a typical Thursday night would be like,” she said. “I feel like, for a lot of people at Alabama, they’re really interested in having cultural events like this.” Buckley said it’s hard for students to meet Tuscaloosa locals or even get offcampus at all. She said she hopes this provides people an opportunity to go downtown and explore the city. Fox said he ultimately wants to see a greater appreciation for the cultural arts, especially storytelling, because “words are powerful.” “It shows in itself how important storytelling is for humans, in moving culture forward and connecting with people,” Buckley said.
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Republican party should change to ensure relevancy By Regan Williams | Senior Staff Columnist
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Is a college education truly worth its cost? By Patrick Crowley | Senior Staff Columnist In case you have not noticed lately, colleges across the nation are becoming increasingly more expensive every year – The University of Alabama included. I do not doubt that when the Board of Trustees meets in June, tuition will be raised to cover the rightfully due retirement mandate and also a lack of state and federal funding. Since there is a disgraceful lack of federal funds for the Pell Grant, the historically best means for students to access higher education, the cost of the increasing tuition is passed onto students. These students then resort to student loans from the federal government and Sallie Mae. Indeed, the aggregate student loan debt across the nation now stands at $1.08 trillion and rising, according to the Federal Reserve of New York. The frightening statistics continue: According to the Institute for College Access and Success, seven out of 10 students in the collegiate class of 2012 graduated with an average debt of around $29,400. The burden of these loans on an individual may last for years, decades and even entire lifetimes. Recent graduates now have to ask themselves, “How can I pay off my student loans?” rather than the more important, “What should I do with my life?” Often for college graduates, these two questions are depressingly one and the same. But the student loan debt crisis does not only affect students. Many
Patrick Crowley economists believe that the burden of student debt will hinder GDP growth and consumption for years to come. They also believe that the housing recovery will begin to slow down as first-time buyers are becoming less and less qualified for loans due to the burden of student loan debt. Interestingly enough, possessing student loan debt before the Great Recession was positively correlated with owning a mortgage. Possessing student loan debt meant being highly educated, earning higher income and possessing more financial capital – all characteristics that pointed to a higher chance of being a homeowner. Now, that dynamic is completely different: Possessing student loan debt implies a highly educated status, but not exactly one in possession of a highpaying job, financial capital or both. Of course, student loans are a necessity for higher education and always will be. Because of the large
influx of money targeted towards students, more students than ever before are able to access higher education – which is amazing. Furthermore, the average return on a college degree is still quite high. Yet, I’m left wondering whether college is adding value to students, or are students basically buying the diploma, and thus the value, through student loans? Two findings illustrate the uselessness of college: First, 45 percent of students show no improvement in critical thinking, complex reasoning or written communications during their first two years in college. (Later results indicate little improvement in their junior or senior years, too.) Second, most students said their courses required little effort and only studied slightly more than 12 hours per week on average. These bring into the question the outputs of higher education and cast doubt on the belief that college adds value to students. Perhaps, then, students solely attend college to basically buy the diploma and be perceived as highly educated. That is a dismally scary prospect for professors, administrators and society as a whole. Rather, I choose to believe it is a combination of both: college adds a little value for a lot of cost. Well, that is a scary prospect, too, but at least I receive a little education. Patrick Crowley is a junior majoring in mathematics, finance and economics. His column runs weekly.
Republicans will be facing a tough midterm election cycle. While they could win the Senate, an admittedly major prize, they are also facing a real identity crisis: The party is growing way too old, and they are running out of voters. Cu r r e n t ly the Regan Williams Republican Party is seen as the party of old white men. This has been a joke for years and is going to be troubling for the future of the party. Republicans need to drop that idea and go hard after the young voters. In order to do that, the party needs to focus on jobs and other issues that matter to our generation. The Republican Party has been afraid to leave its shell for the last 20 to 30 years. Unfortunately, it has lost some of its message with young people by doing so. Party members need to go into universities and pitch their plans for the future and how they want to help us get jobs and keep our future together. The party needs to pick candidates who are not old white men, but candidates who are younger and more exciting. It needs to make sure members are using ideas that really reach our generation by using people in our generation and not our parent’s generation. It needs to push jobs for us, because we do not want to move home. The party also needs to expand its base to more than just the suburbs. The Republican Party currently seems to just be in the more wealthy suburbs and not really existent in the cities. Republicans need to go into these areas they have typically lost, including those where they were clobbered in the 2008 election, and explain how they want to create jobs for these voters. Instead of counting these votes lost, they should spend time and effort marketing to them. Republicans also need to change their rhetoric on immigration. The party, due to several recent proposals and rhetorical gaffes, seems like it is racist and not accepting of immigrants. While I am not suggesting a complete turnaround on policy, I am saying that it needs to find a way to say its piece on immigration without sounding racist. The party needs to focus, in this election and future elections, to go through and grow the base to include more people. If the party wants to survive, it needs to adapt. The current base for the Republican Party has aged a lot over the last few years, so the party needs to change for new voters. If it is unable or unwilling to change, then it will be left behind like the Whigs were so many years ago.
The party is growing way too old, and they are running out of voters.
Regan Williams is a senior majoring in political science and communication studies. His column runs biweekly.
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Sweden program gives students new perspectives, ideas
Photo Courtesy of Victoria Fischer UA in Sweden program gives students the opportunity to study the politics and history of the country while in Stockholm, Sweden.
Each summer, between eight and 20 students have the opportunity to participate in a faculty-led study abroad program in Stockholm, Sweden. Terry Royed and Ted Miller, professors in the political science department, are teaming up with Dan Riches, an assistant professor in the history department, for the first time this summer to add another dimension to the program. “The program was started by us and another political scientist in 2009,” Royed said. “This is actually our first year expanding it to history, and Dr. Riches specializes in Sweden. That’s his area of research, so we’re kind of excited to make it multidisciplinary and bring in his expertise.” Students will take six credit hours in history and political science while in Stockholm. The courses focus on Sweden itself, as well as Sweden’s relationship to the rest of Europe. Riches, whose class will look at the history of Scandinavia in foreign relations, has spent a year researching in Stockholm. He said that Sweden’s location makes its place in European history interesting to study. “Sweden represents, for someone who is interested in history, a really fascinating story of a place that is peripheral to the main currents of European history as people normally understand them,” Riches said. “But that also offers a kind of window into the ways in which these big currents of Europe have played out in a very
poignant kind of way.” Students also have the chance to study Swedish domestic and foreign policy. Royed explained that Sweden, as well as the other Scandinavian countries, are wealthy capitalist countries with large welfare states. Miller said this seemingly unusual combination makes Sweden an appealing location to political scientists. “There’s a good opportunity to compare those histories and think about why, in spite of the left-leaning welfare state, the monarchy is still really popular,” Miller said. The differences between Swedish and American politics provide students with a chance to compare and contrast the two systems. Kelly LaForge, a senior majoring in political science and public relations, studied in Stockholm during summer 2013. “It totally changes your perspective on our American system, just the content of our debates and the fact that we even have debates between two parties,” LaForge said. While in Stockholm, students have the chance to explore what they are learning firsthand. For example, groups take field trips to the Vasa Museum, which houses an early 17th-century Swedish warship and is one of the most popular museums in Stockholm. Students also get to visit the Royal Palace, which students study in Miller’s political science course, as well as Parliament and City Hall,
home to Nobel Prize ceremonies. An added bonus for American students studying in Stockholm is that the majority of the native people speak English. Royed said this might make some students feel more at ease studying abroad. “That’s maybe one of the advantages of our program for somebody wanting to do study abroad,” Royed said. “A lot of the programs here are language programs. Our program focuses on the social sciences, so it’s kind of nice that you can get along very, very well without having to worry about the language. The vast majority of people speak English, and they speak it very well.” Another way instructors try to make students feel more comfortable abroad is through bonding within the group. Sweden, sometimes called the Venice of the North is made up of many different islands. One excursion the group takes is to a popular Swedish recreation spot on one of these many islands. The trip serves to bond the group and show students another view of Swedish culture. “It’s a way of letting them experience Swedish culture outside of the city,” Royed said. “We have always done it early on in the program, and so we also find it’s just a good way to kind of build a sense of community or solidarity among the students.” “And it’s a good way to see how Swedes recreate,” Miller said. The UA in Sweden program will take place during the Summer II term, July 8 to Aug. 1.
SGA Senate debates UA joining Worker Rights Consortium By Adam Dodson | Contributing Writer Debate at the SGA Senate meeting Thursday focused on the possibility of joining the Worker Rights Consortium. The proposal was first discussed last week, but the floor was opened for general debate in the most recent meeting. Arguments focused on whether or not to pass the resolution to join the WRC, despite University of Alabama president Judy Bonner and her administration’s indecision on the issue thus far. The WRC is a labor rights monitoring organization that works to protect the rights of workers who make apparel for the United States, particularly those affiliated with colleges and universities. The final decision on the resolution was postponed until this week so the Senate
can get more feedback on how the student body feels about joining this organization. “It is important when you are representing the whole student body that you get a general barometer of how they feel about the issue,” Jake Eiger, a senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, said. Another concern against passing the resolution for the WRC was getting approval from the administration first. Bonner has so far not shown support for or opposition to the WRC. Gregory Poole, a senator for the Graduate School, led the debate on the side of postponing the resolution to next week. Poole asserted that the SGA should not pass the resolution without knowing whether the administration has approved or shown interest.
“We have accomplished some great things this semester with SGA and the administration,” Poole said. “My concern is that if we pass this resolution without the support of the administration, then we might lose some influence with them.” However, not all senators came out in opposition to the resolution. Some said they feel that showing progress and passing this resolution to affiliate with the WRC will benefit the University and many people associated with the production of University apparel in the long run. Anthony James, a senator from the College of Arts and Sciences, showed his full support for passing the resolution. He led the debate by discussing concerns for the workers at home and overseas and how they are being treated, using factory collapses in Bangladesh as exam-
ples of the need for safety regulations in these factories. “The WRC has a direct relation with people and factories that need to be monitored,” James said. James also said he was concerned that waiting for the administration’s approval might not be the right course of action. “It is shown throughout all of history of students having fear of making concrete change on their universities,” James said. “That is the bigger issue here.” Eiger said he believes students across campus will be polled about their opinion of the Worker Rights Consortium within the next week. Laura Gregory, secretary of the senate in the SGA, said no legislation was passed during Thursday’s meeting.
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Students, football players raise funds at UADM By Rachel Brown | Staff Reporter Trace Boyett was born with severe jaundice. With donations to the Children’s Miracle Network, Trace was able to have a special bassinet that ultimately saved his life. Today, he is eight. He has undergone 12 surgeries since birth and has cataracts and glaucoma in both eyes. Despite this, his family said Trace is a happy and outgoing kid. He is the Children’s Miracle Network spokeskid for Columbus, Ga., and an original Alabama Dance Marathon family member. It is with the help of donations made to Children’s Miracle Network that Trace is who he is today, said his mother, Wendy Boyett. On Saturday, hundreds of students and families from across Alabama joined together to stand for the kids at the third annual University of Alabama Dance Marathon. Trace and his family have attended all three dance marathons hosted by the University. UADM is an organization that fundraises all year to support the Children’s Miracle Network and Children’s of Alabama. The dance marathon is the end-of-year celebration where students and families gather to dance, play games and have fun for 10 hours, from 10 a.m until 8 p.m. “Seeing the students donate so much of their time and effort to raise money for kids they’ve never met, to see students [this] age so wholeheartedly into something just makes me so proud,” Boyett said. “I just want to hug everyone.” Trace said his favorite parts of the dance marathon are the family room, the dancing and the Wild West hour. Students from across campus attended the event Saturday, laden with boas, neon tutus, silly hats and face paint. Members of The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team were also in attendance. “It was nice to get away from everyday life, and it’s always to help somebody else out,” Ryan Kelly, offensive lineman, said. “We’ve met some fun kids, and it’s been a really fun time.” Kelly said anytime football players can give back to the community, they like to take the opportunity.
To see students [this] age so wholeheartedly into something just makes me so proud. — Wendy Boyett
“That right there shows that this school is doing something right,” Boyett said after seeing members of the football team present. The dance marathon program began at Indiana University in 1991 after a student, Ryan White, died of AIDS. His friends started the dance marathon in his memory. A few years later, the Children’s Miracle Network partnered with the dance marathon, and since then the organization has grown to high school and college campuses across the country, Katie Klootwyk, president of UADM, said. UADM is still a young organization, said Klootwyk, but its fundraising efforts are increasing every year. In its first year, UADM was able to raise around $15,000. This number grew to $56,000 last year, and on Saturday, UADM announced that it succeeded in raising $83,061.09 this year. “A lot of the programs, they take off and they gather steam,” Klootwyk said. She said she hopes to see the amount of money raised each year continue to increase as the program grows. “I love being able to do something that is directly helping people that are going through something that I cannot even imagine,” Klootwyk said. “I was really lucky as a kid. I didn’t have any issues with cancer or disease or anything like that, and so to know that I am just helping out a little bit is rewarding for me.”
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CW | Shelby Akin Top: UADM ends its celebration by announcing the total amount of money rasied over the year, $83,061.09. Middle: Hundreds of students learn a line dance. Bottom: Erica Sucher shaves her head in honor of a friend who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
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Tide Talks completes 6th event By Chandler Wright | Assistant News Editor Despite their change of location and some rainy weather, Tide Talks filled Russell Auditorium on Friday with its sixth installment, featuring four student speakers: Samuel Guggenheimer, Joana Hubickey, Jessie Ashton and Angie Bartelt. David Phelps, outgoing president, opened the event with a reminder of the importance of the platform that Tide Talks provides student ideas. “Ideas are revolutionary. Ideas have the power to transform communities, but they only do that if they’re shared amongst a group of people,” Phelps said. “You have to be given a platform for your ideas to really inspire a group and that’s what we’ve give out four tremendous speakers and our three artists.” Guggenheimer, a senior majoring in economics and international affairs, kicked off the night, talking about the importance of understanding modernday Turkey through a historic lens. “Turkey is kind of a bridge between different forces in terms of a historical perspective, as well as in present day. It plays an important role in the region politically and culturally,” he said. “The CW | Lindsey Leonard other thing to remember about Turkey is The sixth installment of Tide Talks featured presentations on that it’s not just a bridge. It’s also a home, Turkey, genetics, feminism and mental limitations.
and it’s been a home to people for thousands of years.” Hubickey, a senior majoring in biology and Spanish, then took the stage. She referenced her research in Laura Reed’s laboratory on campus, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the role of DNA in diet and weight. “It’s not just your genes to blame, and it’s not just the high calorie food environment of today,” Hubickey said. “Differences in DNA and how those differences react to their environment is what we’re looking at in our research. As you can see, everyone produces a distinct reaction when their genes react with their environment. We’re trying to see if we can see these differences in reactions in weight two different diets in the fruit fly.” Ashton, a senior majoring in kinesiology and Spanish, shared her transformation from a woman who discounted feminism to someone who embraces it, saying, “Feminism isn’t an f-word.” “I was just a regular old Ann Coulter. Feminism was still this idea of burning bras and women who hated men,” Ashton said. “Except I ended up at The University of Alabama. I got to campus, got involved and started meeting a bunch of new people. I found a passion for social justice issues.” Bartelt, a junior majoring in tele-
communication and film and political science, rounded off the night with a talk about mental limitations people create for themselves. “We all lack something, whether that’s a boyfriend, a girlfriend, money, a car, a place to live. Every single one of us has something we think we need to succeed, and what I’m here to tell you is that’s not true,” Bartelt said. “We put false senses of limitations on our own lives based on what we think we need to succeed. We all put mental barriers on what it means to be a success[ful] person.” The event also featured three student performers: Lee Johnson, Will MacGavin and Dana Sweeney. This event also signified a transition for the Tide Talks team. Phelps and the rest of the original officer corps handed off the reins for the new 2014-15 team, headed by president Kevin Pabst. Pabst, who served as director of marketing for the outgoing team, said they have been working on transitioning since February. “While we always strive to improve the aesthetics of our events, from stage design to fluidity to sound and lights, our real growth comes from developing and expanding the substance of the evening, which is where the mind, body and soul come into play,” Pabst said. “I don’t want to ruin any surprises, but expect to see some new things down the road.”
AIME provides space for businesses to incubate, grow By Rachel Brown | Staff Reporter The Alabama Innovation and Mentoring of Entrepreneurs building is a place where businesses grow and students’ minds are challenged at The University of Alabama. Located just across from Lakeside Dining, the AIME building is a two-story, 50,000 square foot multipurpose center housing two multimedia classrooms, two 2,000 square foot office suites and more than 21,000 square feet of research labs. The building was commissioned in 1996 and completed in December 2000. It was originally called the Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence, Dan Daly, director of AIME, said. The building was built with the intent of bringing more manufacturing to the University. “We have decided that it would be better to
focus our efforts on starting up companies rather than bringing manufacturing businesses to the University,” Daly said. Today, the building mainly focuses on growing small businesses. Businesses housed within AIME are said to be incubating. The companies pay rent to use the building, while receiving assistance throughout their business ventures. The companies currently housed within AIME range from international ionic liquid companies to college prep tutoring ventures. IoLiTec, a company that develops applications for liquid salts, is currently incubating within AIME. The company is headquartered in Germany and is using AIME to help grow a U.S. branch of their company. “They offered a good place for this U.S. branch because they offer lab space and office space, and so you have the additional infrastructure,”
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Frank Stiemke, president of the U.S. branch of IoLiTec, said. “You can rent this and so this makes it pretty easy to rent the business and get started.” Stiemke said the people of AIME have have been very helpful, and overall his experiences so far have been great. “You get a lot of help, not only from the real business relationships in the AIME building, but also on the personal level,” he said. “It was a very warm welcome. This creates a good environment to start in.” Through the help of AIME, Curt Peinhardt said he was able to create his dream job. He is currently the CEO of Applied Tutoring, which has been business incubating within AIME since 2012. “I worked in the real world for four years after going to UA for undergrad. I learned sales and
marketing and worked in the printing industry, and also worked in real estate for Colonial Properties,” Peinhardt said. “I learned sales experience, but it wasn’t as fulfilling as I wanted it to be. I wanted to be able to always learn.” Peinhardt said through his job he is now able to learn something every hour. He created Applied Tutoring due to the need to provide students with high-quality tutors. Part of Peinhardt’s business strategy comes from recruiting the graduate students in challenging fields who may not have several hours a week to tutor, but are able to provide high quality instruction. Applied Tutoring will incubate in AIME through the extent of their lease, which is about four more years, Peinhardt said. He then hopes to move to a building in downtown Tuscaloosa to serve as a headquarters and continue to grow the business.
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CW | Austin Bigoney Whitney Thompson manages a busy biology workload while keeping up with performance pieces and dance classes. She said they relate because they both deal with the human body.
Dance majors balance lab hours, performances By Laura Testino | Contributing Writer Choosing a major can be a daunting task, especially when one’s interests may lie in a variety of subjects. Instead of these varying interests translating to an undecided major, some students make the choice to pursue both, no matter how related – or not – they may seem. The ability to pursue degrees in both dance and biology originally enticed Whitney Thompson and Tiffany Heimbach to attend the University. For Thompson, a junior majoring in dance and biology, the choice to double major was clear, but finding a university with performance schedules that didn’t overlap with science lab times was difficult. “Even though I wanted to pursue a career in medicine, I knew that I wanted to be a biology major because I loved science. I also knew that I was nowhere near ready to give up dance,” Thompson said. Undertaking an involved high school schedule prepared Thompson for the time management aspects required to double major. Gregory Starr, an associate professor and Thompson’s biology advisor, said a smooth scheduling process depends on the student’s involvement. He said
I also knew that I was nowhere near ready to give up dance. — Whitney Thompson
often some of the most organized students are the ones who have the most to balance. Starr also said he believes Thompson’s combination of dance and biology majors offers learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom experiences. “It also teaches you, I think, to be regimented in certain processes,” Starr said. “You’re practicing for a show and you’re working within a group, and you have to know exactly what you do. By developing those unique skill sets, even though they may be different from the biological sciences, that ability to follow instruction and to perform can aid you across both fields, biology to the
arts or the arts to biology.” Sarah Barry, an associate professor of dance, worked with Thompson and her class schedule throughout the rehearsal process of ARDT last year. Thompson was unable to attend all of the rehearsals, but because Barry’s piece was double cast, she was able to catch up on missed choreography at other points during the week. Barry said she believes the curriculum at the University allows students to delve into other academics and improve their marketability as a dancer or a professional in another field while still enjoying multiple performance opportunities. “The program at UA is kind of a unique BA because we are very much more like a conservatory program, like a BFA, than many other BA programs in the country. In fact, most BFA programs don’t even do as many dance concerts as we do,” Barry said. “So even though the students maybe wouldn’t have the same number of credit hours as a BFA program, the experience is very comparable because of the amount of technique classes that can be taken and the amount of performing opportunities that are available.” Heimbach has been able to perform in Dance Alabama! every semester, and was able to per-
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form in ARDT the past two semesters. Like Thompson, pursuing both dance and biology was never a question for Heimbach. “I get to do both things that I enjoy. The reason I picked biology is because it’s something that I actually enjoying doing and I enjoy learning about. And so the fact that I get to take classes that are both so different, it really helps,” Heimbach said. “And it’s kind of weird, but you’d be surprised about much they intertwine with each other – dance-wise and biology-wise – because they both are dealing with the human body for the most part.” Although scheduling for both majors takes time, Heimbach said she believes every second is completely worth it. Becoming accustomed to the rehearsal processes during her first semester has allowed her to understand how to make a schedule that works well for her while pursuing two subject areas that she loves. “I’ve been able to schedule my classes at appropriate times so that I’m not so overwhelmed,” Heimbach said. “I tend to push them toward the morning so that I have the rest of the day to finish homework rather than having to worry about it that night when I’ll have rehearsals.”
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CW | Lindsey Leonard Students escape campus on sunny days and set up hammocks along the river, since hammocks are not allowed on campus property due to tree damage.
Hammocks increasingly popular among students By Reed O’Mara | Staff Reporter With the onset of warmer weather, students begin to repopulate the outdoors, and the trees quickly become adorned with colorful hammocks. “I call them the hammock villages. People stack them, like, four high between two trees. I love hammocking with other people just because it is such a communal thing,” Sara Walker, a senior majoring in public relations, said. “You don’t have to strictly nap or do anything. Sometimes I’ll just go out with friends and we’ll just chat and chill in the hammock.” Walker now uses her hammock at home or outside at Lake Nicol to read, study or simply relax. Walker said she believes the fad has developed over recent years from college students working during the summer at various camps and picking up the hobby there, as hammocks are a part of a camping and outdoors culture. Walker herself has been hammocking since camping with her family from a young age. “If I have to do something, I look at it as, ‘Can I do this in my hammock?’” Walker said. “Would I rather be inside studying or, if I don’t need to be tied to my laptop, I’ll totally just go somewhere and take it with me.” Hammocks made by Eagle’s Nest Outfitters have become particularly popular among students. ENO’s two most basic hammock sizes, SingleNest and DoubleNest, are priced $59.95 and $69.95 without straps, respectively. Hammocks are sold without straps, or the ropes that attach to trees to
I need to feel like I’m not in the city, at school. I need to feel like I’m in nature, as granola as that sounds. — Sara Walker
suspend the hammock. Straps, be they Slap Strap PROs or Atlas Suspension System, range from $24.94 to $29.95. Walker said one positive aspect of ENOs is their portability, as the hammocks and the straps fold down into small bags. The Atlas Suspension System straps are advertised as being tree friendly and can hold up to 400 lbs. Erin Smith, a junior majoring in international relations, bought her hammock during her freshman year. Smith has been camping and hiking since her childhood and has found hammocks are an extension of an outdoorsy disposition, despite their initial costs. “Freshman year I knew a bunch of people who went hammocking, so it was an impulse buy, and I’ve used it so many times since then,” Smith said. “I know a lot of people buy them secondhand or on Ebay. It’s expensive, but I love it, and it’s great.” After the initial payment for a hammock and straps, many opt for various hammock accessories, such as an Underbelly Gear
Sling ($29.95) that holds items like books beneath the hammock, a Guardian Bug Net ($59.95) or a PakPillow Hammock Pillow ($26.00). “I have the tent cover, so when I go camping I don’t have to bring a tent and a hammock. It’s way more portable. I also have the bug net,” Walker said. “I would say, yes, it is expensive, if you don’t know what you’re looking for. If you’re willing to put in a little research, it can be cheaper.” While students can hammock in a variety of locations, such as Lake Nicol or Sokol Park, The University of Alabama is not among them. The University has rules dictated by the University Grounds Department which prohibit “ropes, wires, hammocks, slack lines, zip lines, nails, tape and signage” from being hung on university trees, particularly those on the Quad. “Having healthy trees is a top priority to keep our campus beautiful. For that reason, misuse of any and all trees is prohibited,” Cathy Andreen, director of Media Relations, said. “Hammocks have caused damage to trees on campus in the past.” The Park at Manderson Landing, which is property of the University, is included in the prohibition of hammocks. The loophole for many hammockers is that the area is also considered the riverfront, which is owned by the city of Tuscaloosa, and therefore free game for hammockers. Steven Johnston, interim superintendent of Landscape Services at Auburn University, said Auburn has a similar policy about hammocks. “The Auburn University Facilities
Management Landscaping Department does not endorse the use of hammocks or any other items attached to the trees on the AU campus. The Landscaping Department has maintained this position for many years,” Johnston said in an emailed statement. Despite the policy, Elliott Burrow, a freshman majoring in civil engineering at Auburn, said students populate many areas of the campus with hammocks, namely the Haley Center Concourse, an area with heavy pedestrian traffic, with little to no intervention by University officials. “I’ve seen people hammocking, reading books and stuff. I had no idea we weren’t allowed to,” Burrow said. “I don’t even know who would enforce that kind of thing.” At The University of Alabama, some students, such as Walker, said they wish they were able to hammock on campus between classes, since good seating on the Quad fills up fast when the temperature rises. “It’s super unfortunate because I have breaks between classes and it would be great if I could go over, even by Marr’s Spring, and sit in the shade in my hammock and read or take a quick nap, but I can’t do that,” Walker said. While some students may find the UA policy inconvenient, others said they think being allowed to hammock on campus would almost defeat the purpose of having a hammock. “For me, it’s [that] I need to get away. I need to feel like I’m not in the city, at school. I need to feel like I’m in nature, as granola as that sounds,” Walker said. “It just gets you back to a more natural place.”
Student analyzes painting’s place in art through exhibit By Cokie Thompson | Contributing Writer Artists use their medium as a platform to communicate a message. Paintings can often trigger thoughts and feelings through elements such as color, form and line quality. Artwork may even bring back a memory for a viewer. In his MFA thesis, Mark Robert Barry played on this theme. His show, “mnemonic,” opens Monday at the Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. The opening reception is Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The show will run until March 28. Barry’s last exhibition, a master’s requirement, focused on disease and the way some bodies fall apart faster than others. While the work in his current show built on his previous series, it is much lighter. “I kinda wanted to make something more accessible, to viewers as well as myself,” Barry said. Bill Dooley, a professor in the art department and director of the graduate program, said he has watched Barry’s work progress
PLAN TO GO WHAT: Art Exhibit: “Mnemonic” opening reception WHEN: Friday, 5-8 p.m. WHERE: Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and referred to Barry’s body of work as “a window of cultural forensics.” “I feel like there’s something about Mark’s painting that speaks to spirituality,” Dooley said. “Paintings hold a certain mystery for people who look at them. Mystery that turns into intrigue.” Before enrolling in the graduate program at The University of Alabama, Barry worked in graphic design and brand strategy. His professors said his former career has helped him in his studies and affected the way he approaches the program. “He has this ability to know what people want to communicate,” said Matthew Mitros,
a ceramics professor. “He’s really thoughtful in his delivery with students.” Barry wants the audience to see the memory of how the piece was made, in addition to what else they may see in the work. “Artwork that speaks to many people is artwork where we have a sense of knowledge of how the work was made or the opposite, a sense of wonder about how the work was made,” Barry said. “I’m intentionally making it extremely obvious and clear through showing the process history.” Dooley said Barry’s process heavily involves manipulating paint and canvas through “acting upon the plane” of the work, and that Barry spoke to him about his work in terms of creating forms and then removing what was unnecessary. “He kind of straddles painting and sculpture,” Dooley said. “Although his works are literally paintings, they tend to engage space.” Barry’s work falls into current ideas of painting’s place in the art world. Because photographs can capture accurate representations of object, Dooley said painting has
become less about factual truth and more about feelings and emotions. “He’s interested in you connecting with his memory,” Dooley said. Barry has a specific memory of creating the work, but viewers have given him different perspectives on what they see in the pieces. His wife, a dance professor at the University, said the shapes were dancers. Another viewer thought they were nations at war with each other. Barry said he has a need to create and if he isn’t working on something, he gets agitated and his attitude affects those around him. “I make art because it makes me a better person,” Barry said. He said by making himself and those around him happy, he does his part to make the world a better place. He said his time in the MFA program has made him more aware of himself in addition to strengthening his technical skills. “I know why I like the things that I like,” Barry said. “I have an understanding of my personal aesthetic.”
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CW | Austin Bigoney Sirui Shao and Jin Wang host a weekly radio show on WVUA-FM to better bridge the gap between Chinese and American culture.
Chinese radio show discusses cultural differences By Dylan Walker | Staff Reporter It’s Thursday night, and the halls of Reese Phifer Hall have long been empty. However, up three sets of winding stairs, down a hallway that smells of pizza, two of the building’s remaining occupants can be found in the WVUA studio. The time, after all, is 10 p.m., and Sirui Shao and Jin Wang are hosting “A Channel,” a Chinese culture radio show. Sirui Shao, a junior majoring in finance, and her co-host Jin Wang, a second-year graduate student in mechanical engineering, started “A Channel” to explore the culture difference between China and the U.S. “A lot of Chinese students come to America, and they have a communication gap,” Shao said. “And a lot of American students want to study abroad in China, but don’t know anything about Chinese culture.” Last semester, Shao decided to bridge the
culture gap, and created a proposal for the on campus radio station, WVUA-FM. She then posted on Facebook to look for a co-host, and Wang joined her in the project. “I always wanted to be a sports host, and this is kind of different, but I think it’s cool,” Wang said. “It gives us a platform to promote Chinese culture.” In a typical broadcast, Shao and Wang discuss current events, travel tips and Chinese music. They also play three songs, of Chinese and American style, during each show that relate to the broadcast topics. “We talked about the Chinese Spring Festival, and right now we are doing the top 10 cities for eating in Asia,” Shao said. To prepare for the show, Wang and Shao brainstorm together and consult their Chinese and American friends for suggestions. Wang has plans to discuss and introduce American football
to Chinese students. “I want to become the first professional football narrator in China,” Wang said. “We’re planning on doing a video piece about the sport.” Shao said she wants to discuss the origin behind Chinese traditions, to teach students from America and China. Shao said many Chinese students themselves are not aware of the story behind traditional celebrations and encourages Chinese students and American students interested in China to check out the show. She believes that freshmen, or any firstyear students from China, can benefit from the discussion as they assimilate into life at The University of Alabama. “When I was a freshman, I did not have a lot of American friends. A lot of Chinese students hang out with each other and only speak Chinese,” Shao said. “I think a lot of freshmen have this problem because they are not
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speaking English since they are afraid of making mistakes.” While it is important for international students to embrace the culture in Alabama, Wang said it is not about erasing their Chinese roots, but rather embracing both lifestyles. “They’re saying I became Americanized very fast, but it’s a parallel thing,” Wang said. “They don’t conflict each other. I’m adaptive to both of them.” Wang and Shao will continue the show for the rest of 2014, and said they are open to exploring a variety of topics and bringing in guests for commentary. However, Wang will graduate in December 2014, so Shao must find a new partner for spring 2015, preferably a Chinese student or student who has lived in China. A Channel broadcasts live every Thursday at 10 p.m. on WVUA-FM 90.7 and online at wvuafm.ua.edu.
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Morgan Collection to close Friday The University of Alabama Gallery showing of “The Morgan Collection – Selections” will run through the remainder of this week. The exhibit, which opened Jan. 16, will run through Friday. It features more than 150 works donated in 2008 to the University from the Morgan family. Artists featured in the exhibit include Terry Allen, Robert Arneson, William Christenberry, Ken Ferguson, Frank Fleming, Viola Frey, Mel Ramos, Robert Stackhouse, William T. Wiley and more. The exhibit is available for viewing in The University of Alabama Gallery located at 620 Greensboro Ave. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The Morgan Collection - Selections” is free and open to the public.
Panel to discuss perceptions of hairstyles Panelists will gather Tuesday to discuss “I Am Not My Hair: The Importance of Hair on Identity.” They will answer questions about how African-American female hair is viewed in society. The event is free and open to the public. The panel will be held in Bidgood 121 Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Compiled by Deanne Winslett
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CW | Austin Bigoney While Alabama does not offer an aviation major, students can develop a similar program through New College.
University students develop interest in aviation as hobby, future career AVIATION FROM PAGE 1
almost four years, and has noticed the decreasing number of pilots. “It’s surprisingly low right now,� he said. “And I think in the next few years, pilots will be in high demand.� Olmstead attributed the decrease to low pilot wages and the high cost of the training required. However, Olmstead said he still loves flying and plans to use it in conjunction with his major after graduation. Ryan Glosson, a freshman majoring in aerospace engineering, received flying lessons as a Christmas present his junior year of high school. He said he likes flying because of the challenge it presents. “It was hard,� he said, “I really like the challenge, and it’s unique. Not a lot of people fly planes.� Unlike Henley, Glosson did not grow up in an aviation family. His parents sold real estate, and though his dad always wanted to learn to fly, he never could because of his eyes. Glosson was able to live out his dream and get his pilot’s license. For him, he said there is something about being in the air, something that makes him wish he could do it more often. Glosson runs track for the University, so he does not get to fly as often as he would like, but he said he hopes to be able to use his license more after he graduates. “There is something about being up there by yourself,� he said. “It’s just peaceful, and you see things in a different way. You see things that most people don’t see.� Alabama does not offer an aviation major like Auburn’s professional flight management program. However, students interested in majoring in aviation management could potentially create it through New College. At least, that’s what Logan Wolf did. Wolf is a senior who created his major in professional aviation through New College. His interest in flying began as a child. “It was something I was passionate about as a kid, and I just never grew out of it,� Wolf said. Wolf worked with his advisor to set up contracts and
worked with professional pilots from Birmingham and Tuscaloosa in the field to carry out the contracts. New College offered Wolf opportunities he would not have found at a flight school. “It gave me the opportunity to continue training and advance much faster than in a university.� Most students who graduate from a university program may finish with between 250 and 300 hours of flight time, Wolf said. When Wolf graduates, he will have more than 2,000 hours of flight time and plenty of job opportunities. He currently has a job as a flight instructor, and he also flies by contract for companies. Kiersten Koenig is a freshman and is currently applying to New College to create an aviation management major. Koenig said she does not know yet what her coursework will look like. Her interest in flying began somewhat spontaneously. Koenig said one day decided that she would like to fly airplanes. It was after she began pursing flying that she discovered her grandfather used to fly. “You could say I inherited the desire, I guess,� she said. Koenig’s grandfather bought an airplane after deciding that he would like to fly again. In eighth grade, Koenig began taking lessons. She does not have her pilot’s license yet, but hopes to one day finish the training. Each pilot said they were not very aware of other pilots their age in the area. Olmstead has looked for some, and heard of a few other students, but he has not been in contact with many. Wolf said he started an organization on campus called Capstone Aviation, but because he was so busy flying and taking classes, he did not have time to follow up with the group. Henley said he knew of a few through ROTC, but they were not very active pilots. Koenig knows of one friend back home on campus, but has not met any other student pilots on campus yet. “I’d like to start an informal group, maybe a Facebook page or something, for pilots at Alabama,� Olmstead said. He also said it would be exciting to see Alabama get a flight program and even have a competitive flying team. “I think it would be a lot of fun, and if anything, it would be great PR,� he said. “It might be a great marketing technique for the school and a really cool way to involve more students.�
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CW | Lindsey Leonard Before the Crimson Tide defeated the defending national champion, Florida averaged the highest score in the country.
Tide gymnastics team takes lead over Florida GYMNASTICS FROM PAGE 1
the beam with a 9.875 and finished the meet on floor exercise with a 9.95 that brought the crowd to its feet and sealed the win. “It was really exciting,� Milliner said. “I love hearing the crowd cheering that loud. There’s no other place like Coleman Coliseum.� Coming into the meet, Florida averaged the highest score of any team in the country, but a low road score to start the season was bringing down its Regional Qualifying Score, which determines the rankings at this point in the season. Patterson said Friday was a chance to see Alabama compete against Florida – the team she said is the most talented in the country – in the same environment, with the same judges, which can vary from venue to venue. The Crimson Tide showed it can hold its own with the country’s best. “They learned that even through adversity and challenges and shifting our lineup around, they can
SGA candidates discuss plans for future at University forum SGA FROM PAGE 1
bars and companies really thrive on student life, but students don’t have a voice in their decision,â€? Bridges said. “Students and residents tend to live in the same neighborhood, but there’s a battle going on over things like trash and throwing parties. ‌ We need to bridge the gap between Town and Gown.â€? Two candidates are running for VP of academic affairs: current Senate Secretary Laura Gregory and Chris Simmons. Gregory said she hopes to create a textbook exchange program, a campuswide honor campaign and a student mentorship programs. “I have a younger brother, a senior in high school,â€? Gregory said. “He hasn’t decided if he wants to come to UA yet. I believe it is our job as student leaders to leave this campus better than we left it.â€? Simmons is campaigning for more student-led teaching jobs, and he hopes to standardize the plus/minus system. “I want to make an A every time,â€? Simmons said. The debate concluded with a longer
compete with anyone in the country,� Patterson said. “And that’s what I was hoping that head-tohead competition would do tonight. “It’s not about someone scoring in one range and our score in another. We were on the floor, with the same judges, and that’s what I wanted. I wanted our team to see that we’re as good as everyone else. We just continue down that path. I believed it, but I wanted them to see it for themselves.� Alabama was tied with Florida after the first two rotations. It started with 49.425 on both vault and uneven bars. Alabama was led by sophomore Lauren Beers, who scored a 9.925. Despite a fall from Jacob to finish the balance beam, Alabama turned in a season-high 49.4, while the Gators scored identically on floor before struggling on beam. The win stretches Alabama’s home winning streak to 43 meets, a five-year total that dates back to the middle of the 2009 season. The Crimson Tide will host Stanford in Coleman Coliseum on Friday at 7:30 p.m. before finishing the regular season at home against Auburn.
exchange between current VP of Student Affairs Hamilton Bloom and C&IS Senator Justin Thompson, both running for SGA president. Each was asked questions about his qualifications, with Bloom focusing on his extensive sponsorship of legislation and his experience institutionalizing SGA Programs like RecycleBama and Know Your Rights, and Thompson focusing on his founding of a local chapter of his fraternity. Bloom and Thompson were also asked how they would promote diversity on campus, saying they would both attempt to communicate with the student body as openly as possible. “We need more diversity in SGA,� Thompson said. “We need to take a strong stand for diversity, not only for the Greek system, but for everywhere. I can’t speak from someone else’s perspective, but I’m openly gay. So I know what it’s like to be underrepresented.� After the candidates finished their statements, students were given a chance to engage in an informal meet-and-greet with them. Two more debates are scheduled for SGA. Vice presidential candidates will have their debate on March 6 and a presidential debate will be held March 10. Elections will be held on March 11 on myBama. More information on all the candidates can be found at vote.ua.edu/candidates.htm.
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COLUMN | FILM
March an ambitious movie month By Drew Pendleton
In the months before summer and the big-budget blockbusters hit screens, lower-key films get their chance at the box office spotlight. This March, the movies offered to their first rounds of audiences blend blockbuster potential with artistic ambition and provide a variety of offerings for anyone who wants to take a trip to the movies over Spring Break.
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Rolling out in its first theaters on March 7 is Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” No doubt aiming to capitalize on the box office and critical success of his last film, the nostalgic comedy “Moonrise Kingdom,” Anderson united a massive, star-saturated ensemble for the film, ranging from his regular collaborators (Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman, to name a few) to stars making their Anderson debuts (Ralph Fiennes and Jude Law). Set in the fictional war-torn country of Zubrowka in 1930s Europe, the film tells the story of Gustave H. (Fiennes), a concierge who goes on the run with his protégé (newcomer Tony Revolori) after being framed for the murder of a wealthy guest (Tilda Swinton). Based on the trailers, Anderson looks to have struck gold again, bringing back the stellar cinematography, nostalgic set design and quirky brand of humor.
Finally making it to the big screen after its well-received debut at the Toronto Film Festival in September, comedian Jason Bateman’s directorial debut “Bad Words” hits theaters for the first time March 14. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old, foul-mouthed genius still seething from a spelling bee loss years before. Finding a loophole, he manages to enter the regional spelling bee and embark on a vengeful journey to the national competition, with a journalist (Kathryn Hahn, “We’re the Millers”) and plenty of enraged parents and competitors in tow. Looking like a consistently funny black comedy with a score to settle, Bateman’s first chance at a star-driven vehicle for his comedic talents could be the first independent comedy to make a splash in 2014. IMDB.com
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On March 21, another adaptation of a hit dystopian book series, “Divergent,” has the potential to be one of 2014’s biggest box-office blockbusters. Looking to aim for the same audience that came out in droves for “The Hunger Games,” which opened in the same week back in 2012, this adaptation of Veronica Roth’s bestseller stars rising starlet Shailene Woodley as Tris Prior, a young woman who discovers that in a world where society is divided into virtue-driven factions, she doesn’t fit in any of them as a “Divergent.” She finds herself in a race to find out what makes “Divergents” dangerous as the society around her tries to stop her. With an ensemble ranging from Hollywood veterans – including Kate Winslet and Ashley Judd – to up-and-coming actors “Divergent” looks to be a solid, entertaining ride.
Closing out March is one of the most ambitious offerings of not just the early months of 2014, but also the entire year: Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah.” Aronofsky – best known for his drug addiction drama “Requiem for a Dream,” wrestling drama “The Wrestler” and ballet psycho-thriller “Black Swan” – takes on the biblical story of Noah and the ark, with Russell Crowe in the title role. Based on the trailers, the film looks to be a visually pleasing one, with stellar visual effects and solid sound effects that would make it a great viewing in IMAX. Drawing on not just the promise of great effects, but also a rousing adventure with a bigname cast that includes Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman, “Noah” looks to be an ambitious revival of the biblical epic genre that definitely has the potential to be a hit.
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COLUMN | FASHION
Plaid proves to be recurring print at Fashion Week By Bianca Martin Plaid is associated with something different for each of us. Maybe you connect it to a farmer in overalls and a straw hat. Maybe you immediately think of the hipster guy you see every day at Starbucks who appears to own nothing but the aforementioned print. Or maybe you cringe at the memory of high school, where it seemed every guy had every single shirt that Abercrombie & Fitch came out with each season. For some unknown reason, it is a trend that evokes either appreciation or disgust out of each of us. But whether you are in love with it or wish it would disappear forever, plaid is a trend that keeps popping its head in every season. Just look at Hollywood. The trend is worn constantly from the most casual to the most luxurious of events. Celebrities such as Andrew Garfield and Scott Disick wear plaid as they walk down the streets, while Justin Timberlake and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sport
the trend in tailored plaid suits on the red carpet. Plaid is definitely nothing new in the high fashion world. It is a staple pattern for Tommy Hilfiger in all of his fashion and even bedding collections. When we hear the word “Burberry,” we immediately think of the distinctive plaid pattern the brand uses in its shirts, purses and lining of its trench coats. The trend was also heavily present in the recent New York Fashion Week, where it was shown in the menswear collections of several designers. Phillip Nam kept it casual with plaid sleeveless shirts, pants and shorts, and Mark McNairy designed a red and green plaid tartan shirt. Ovadia & Sons seemed to play with the trend the most, from their completely plaid suits to tying a plaid shirt around the waist of their models. With its versatility and easy availability, plaid can be easily implemented in any guy’s closet. Stores such as American Eagle and Gap carry many different colors and
h low prices from variations of the pattern, with sed in how many $20 to $50. You may be surprised different ways you can wear one plaid buttonth a pair of dark down. Just throw one on with fortless yet putslim-legged jeans for an effortless together look for class. If you have to dress up and want to get away from the basic business suit, wear that same plaid shirt under your jackett to spice up the e daring. outfit and make it a little more oing completely However, if the idea of going plaid is not your cup of tea, wear one under a nly the collar and plain V-neck sweater with only oking out. It is a the bottom of the sleeves poking olor and pattern simple way to bring some color into the outfit without being overwhelmed. So if you are the guy who has always ng print because steered clear of the overlapping ure, just try it – of its proverbial hipster nature, ess suit or just whether it be with a business with a pair of casual jeans.. It is a lasting CW | Bianca Martin trend for a reason, and one you will probably Alex Miller subtly shows his apprenever come back from once you’ve given it a ciation for plaid with his collared go. button-down.
Shaw takes 1st place at Bama Idol on Thursday By Elayne Smith | Contributing Writer Shelby Lynne Shaw, a sophomore majoring in communication studies, won first place at Bama Idol on Thursday night after performing “She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5. “It feels great,” Shaw said. “It’s exciting. I’m super proud of my guitar guy, too.” Shaw sang as Read Mills, a freshman majoring in political science and philosophy, played guitar. After Shaw, a resident assistant, answered a noise complaint concerning Mills and his band practicing in a parking deck, Mills and Shaw started talking. Shaw then called Mills and asked him to accompany her, proving their first duet a success. “It was awesome,” Mills said. “She’s really talented and really cool. She knows how to get in the zone, which is nice because a lot of people who do just singing don’t really get that.” Phillips Thomas, the student engagement coordinator for Bama Idol, orchesCW | Elayne Smith trated four auditions for the event. A panel Read Mills and Shelby Lynne Shaw perform “She WIl Be Loved” of volunteer judges assessed the singers. by Maroon 5 to win first place Thursday at Bama Idol.
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The finale had three judges present to give feedback and a poll for students to text or tweet their votes. “I would say it was fairly successful,” Thomas said. “People were smiling and entertained. People voted and participated well. I wanted this program to be about the finalists performing and choirs getting exposure.” The University of Alabama AcaBellas were invited to sing, entertaining the audience between the last performer and the judging. Robert Hayes, the associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was one of three judges that attended the finale. “It’s more than raw ability,” Hayes said. “It’s how they bring it all together that makes the melody.” Rosalind Moore, director of student involvement, was another judge present. She sings with her church and at weddings, and said she tries to incorporate singing into her life at least once a week. “I’m an artist at heart, so I love to be a part of these things,” Moore said. “Everyone brings something different to
the table and this is a great way to show it.” The last judge was Steven Hood, the executive director of Housing and Resource Communities. Hood said he listens to music daily and likes seeing the students in this element. “The students are letting their hair down, so to say,” Hood said. “It’s fun to watch.” Four other singers sang in the Lloyd Auditorium to an audience of about 50 people. Phillip Estes, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, won second place after singing “Who’s Lovin’ You” by Michael Bublé. Liz Long, a sophomore majoring in psychology and religion studies, won third place after singing “Sweater Weather” by The Neighborhood. All finalist won a gift bag from the athletics’ marketing department. Shaw won $200 worth of SUPe Store credit and a VIP package that included two tickets to a sporting event and vouchers to the concession stands. Estes won $150 in SUPe Store credit, and Long won $100 worth.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Levi Randolph dominant in win over Auburn By Sean Landry | Staff Reporter For the second home contest in a row, Levi Randolph powered the Alabama men’s basketball team to victory, leading the Crimson Tide to a 73-57 win over the Auburn Tigers. The junior guard scored 24 points and pulled down nine rebounds, marking the third contest in a row Randolph has scored double digits. Randolph said his recent resurgence stems from an aggressive game plan. “We just tried to be aggressive,” Randolph said. “Coach [Anthony Grant] always tells us to play with confidence and go out there and let the game come to us. It starts on the defensive end, and if we get stops then we can get out in transition and get easy baskets, and the game will come easy.” Alabama’s performance was a reversal of the first matchup of the season, which Auburn won 74-55 in Auburn. Randolph said learning from that last contest helped the Crimson Tide. “We just used it as a learning lesson,” Randolph said. “We tried to look back on the things that we did wrong and the
things that we could’ve done better. We tried to use that for the next game we played and tried to go out and get the job done.” Auburn shot only 27.5 percent total and went 5-27 from beyond the arc. Even so, Auburn coach Tony Barbee said he felt the Tigers could have won, if not for defensive breakdowns. “You’re not gonna win a lot of games shooting 27 percent on the road,” Barbee said. “There’s a way you can: Don’t let the other team shoot 49 percent. That’s not a combination for winning. You gotta guard, regardless of if your offense is going or not.” Barbee attributed his team’s struggles to low energy levels on the road, which he said is a recurring issue this season. “Our energy wasn’t where it needed to be. That was clear,” Barbee said. “We knew their energy was going to be high. We talked about it the last two games. It was the reason we played the way we did in Auburn, because our energy was higher than theirs. … If we match their energy, then it was going to be even, but we couldn’t match their energy.”
KT Harrell, who led Auburn with 21 points, said Auburn wasn’t aggressive enough to cope with Alabama’s energy on both ends of the floor. “I think we were being too passive,” Harrell said. “We weren’t driving the ball like we should. … We weren’t prepared defensively like we should have been. We prepared, but we didn’t go out there and guard.” Grant said Alabama’s recent performance has been encouraging as the team prepares for the SEC Tournament. “Every team that we’ve played in the league this year, we feel like we’re close,” Grant said. “I don’t feel like there’s anybody who, walking into the SEC Tournament, I say, ‘Well, those guys have just overwhelmed us.’” Grant said he hopes that this Alabama team, which has struggled this year, can finally begin to put things together. “I had someone tell me once, ‘Coach, just stay the course, and they’ll get it over a long period of time,’” Grant CW | Austin Bigoney said. “That’s my hope. I’m gonna hang Junior guard Levi Randolph has posted double-digit numbers on to that.” in three straight games.
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Alabama sweeps weekend matches By Elliott Propes | Contributing Writer
Rohde-Moe. The match was close at 5-4. Daines and Spielmann finished the The No. 10 Alabama women’s tennis match 8-5, which clinched the first point. team swept the weekend against two Coach Jenny Mainz explained how Mississippi teams. The Crimson Tide important that match was. beat Mississippi State on “Huge. They buckled Friday 4-0 and Ole Miss down and locked down on Sunday 4-0. what they needed to do,” “Being able to start Mainz said. “It was [a] with two wins like that, very good, competitive it sets a statement for match.” the other teams we will The wind was strong, play,” freshman Danielle and the players had to Spielmann said. make a lot of adjust— Emily Zabor The Sunday match ments. began with doubles, and “You have to massage courts one and three the wind,” Mainz said. “I were split between told my doubles team to the Crimson Tide and stay aggressive up the Rebels. The point was decided on court middle.” CW | Austin Bigoney two, where Spielmann and senior Mary The Crimson Tide carried that Anne Daines were battling against Ole momentum to singles. Freshman Erin Sophomore Natalia Maynetto returns a serve against Georgia State on Feb. 1. Miss’ Marija Milutinovic and Caroline Routliffe won 6-1, 6-1. Maya Jansen
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followed her up with a 6-4, 6-3 win. Ole Miss’ Erin Stephens won three straight games and was looking to come back, but junior Emily Zabor put it away 6-2, 6-3. Her win clinched the match. “It was fun, but I always say it doesn’t really matter who gets the clinching point,” Zabor said. “It’s a team win, and I just happened to get it.” Zabor’s teammates made a statement in the SEC this weekend. The Tide won both matches in a dominating fashion and are now 2-0 in the SEC. Friday, Alabama had no trouble with Mississippi State, even without Daines playing in singles. “What I like is we came out and both matches and beat them, “ Mainz said. “We beat both of these teams with authority.” Alabama improves to 10-2 and will face LSU on Friday.
SOFTBALL
Derek Jeter deserves respect in final season playing baseball By Sean Landry When you’re a sports fan, the games you follow seem to have this uncanny ability to echo your personal growth. Just as you hit transitional times in your life, so do the teams, players and sports you love. My earliest sports memories are nearly universally baseball related. Baseball, as it was for so many, was the first game that my father, brother and I shared. From little league games to the hometown Mobile BayBears to my beloved yet perpetually disappointing Atlanta Braves, America’s pastime was, to me, everything the philosophers of the sports page thought it could be: heirloom, recreation, education and aspiration. Besides my dad, my earliest heroes were baseball players. I wanted to be Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and, most of all, Chipper Jones. And in order, I watched my heroes go gentle into that good night of retirement. Those four were the anchors of my team. In the so-called Steroid Era of baseball, they never came close to suspicion. They’re first ballot hall-of-famers. Glavine, Maddux and Smoltz are in the conversation as some of the greatest pitchers of all time, and Jones is in the same echelon of hitters. They weren’t perfect men – not by a long shot. Perfect men don’t exist, after all. But they were four phenomenal role models for a young kid. Chipper Jones’ farewell tour coincided with the end of my high school career and the beginning of my college career. I’m sure this coincidence inspired me to place too much emphasis and metaphorical meaning on the end of a third baseman’s time making absurd amounts of money playing a child’s game. But despite that awareness, it felt important to me. It felt like the end of an era. I will remember Chipper’s last game, his last at bat (a two-out broken-bat single in the ninth inning of the most heartbreaking playoff game I’ve ever seen, which is saying something when you’re a Braves fan) and his retirement ceremony for the rest of my life. I’m not sure, but I probably teared up for all of them. I might have been a Braves fan, but that doesn’t mean the only titanic sports figures of my childhood were Braves. There
CW | Shelby Akin Outfielder Haylie McCleney catches a fly ball during a match against Florida State on Sunday.
Alabama bobbles defensive play, drops game at Rhoads By Leila Beem | Contributing Writer CW | Pete Pajor New York Yankee star Derek Jeter makes an appearance at a football game against LSU. were other baseball players who did things the right way, whatever that means. There are other guys from that era I still respect. To baseball fans my age, however, there’s one name that, I hope, commands a certain amount of respect regardless of affiliation: Derek Jeter. Yes, like every good red-blooded American, I hated the Yankees – still do, really. But Derek Jeter is the kind of player that no one could really hate. Jeter was the ultimate aspirational figure: He spent his childhood dreaming of playing shortstop for the New York Yankees, then spent the last 20 years doing just that. Jeter was a superstar almost entirely on the merit of his on-field achievement. He never entertained any glimpses into his personal life and never could have been accused of “dishonoring the game.” If you had anything bad to say about Jeter, it was only that he beat you – over and over and over. People will have a lot to say about Jeter over the upcoming season, and some of it will feel overwrought. Try not to be too cynical about the farewell tour, though – the gifts, the high ticket prices, the speeches. Remember that for so many fans, Jeter’s retirement finally cements the end of an era.
Plagued by errors, No. 11 Alabama was handed its fourth loss of the season by No. 9 Florida State as it fell 5-1 at home Sunday. The Crimson Tide is now 1-3 against ranked opponents following the loss of the final game of the Easton Crimson Classic. The loss dampened what was otherwise a successful weekend, which included a win over the Seminoles the day before. On Sunday, only two of the Seminoles’ five runs scored were earned runs. The Crimson Tide’s three errors were the most in any game it has played this season. A throwing error from third baseman Danielle Richard in the third inning brought in the first Florida State run, and the string of errors would continue later in the game. Coach Patrick Murphy said the lack of defensive focus was only made worse by a lack of offense. “We need to do something more offensively,” Murphy said. “And if you’re not going to pitch well, and you’re not going to play defense, then you have to hit the ball, and we didn’t do that.” The real trouble for Alabama pitcher Leslie Jury and the defense came in the top of the fourth inning, when three runs were scored. Three singles in a row off the Florida State bats loaded the bases with one out. A walkedin run accounted for the only earned run on Jury. Two runs then resulted from a fielding error at second, when Kaila Hunt bobbled
the ball on a force play. Another bobble by first baseman Leona Lafaele followed, but pitcher Jaclyn Traina came in to get the final out before any more runs could be scored. The two Alabama pitchers wallked eight batters total. “If we’re not going to match them defensively in pitching, we can’t have eight walks or three errors,” Murphy said. “We need to put the ball in play and throw more strikes. We’ve got to throw more strikes. We can’t have eight walks.” A Florida State solo home run in the top of the fifth made it 5-0. A solo shot by Richard in the bottom half of the inning would be Alabama’s only response. Richard said the Crimson Tide’s uncharacteristic fielding errors, while unfortunate, can be taken as a learning experience. “Errors are a part of the game. It happens,” she said. “It’s a game of failure. You’re going to make mistakes. But the thing about it is coming back better the next time, wanting the ball even more even though you just made a mistake. The errors that happened today, it just happens. We’ve just got to get better at that, and we’re going to learn from it. That’s the great thing about it.” Alabama started strong in the tournament, beating Purdue 7-3 and Houston 11-4 on Friday. On the second day, the Crimson Tide took down Florida State 1-0 and Houston 12-1 before the loss on Sunday. The 17-4 Crimson Tide will face the Samford Bulldogs in Birmingham on Tuesday.
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Crimson Tide blows out LSU 78-60 By N By Nick ickk Sellers | Staff Reporter ic Sunday S Su unday brought an end to the long losing streak sst tre reak k for the Alabama women’s basketball tteam. te tea eam am. On senior day day, the Crimson Tide’s Tide s llo on ne e senior Shafontaye Myers scored 15 lone po p oiin ntss to lead her team to its first win over points LSU ssince LS LSU ince February of 2002, a 16-game skid. M yers also reached 1,000 points in her Myers collegiate career, becoming the 24th collegiate Crimson Tide player to reach the Crimson milestone. milestone. “Best senior day I’ll ever have,” Myers said. “I’ll always remember this Myers th hanks to my teammates and coaches. thanks It means a lot to me.” It Alabama coach Kristy Curry’s voice was heavy with emotion after the game. “It’s just special,” Curry said. “I just told them in the locker room that there’s not a better memory she’ll have than having a decisive victory over a program over LSU on senior day, and she’ll remember that forever. That’s what it’s about, those moments.” After a late first-half rally by the Tigers, the Crimson T i d e defense tightened considerably in the second half, only allowing 26 points. The Tigers were outscored 39-26 in the last 20 minutes for their lowest second-half point total of the season. If not for the free-throw shooting, the Crimson Tide might have enjoyed an even larger blowout. For the game, Alabama shot 34-of-50 from the charity stripe. “We’ve got some kids who have got to commit to it at a different level,” Curry said. “Daisha CW | Lindsey Leonard [Simmons] did a great job Senior guard Shafontaye Myers is the 24th Alabama of it today, but you can’t miss player to score 1,000 points in her career.
I’ll always remember this thanks to my teammates and coaches. It means a lot to me. — Shafontaye Myers Yo just can’t.” 16 free throws. You Britt Freshman Brittany Jack got meaningful time in the first h half during a tight game, co knocking down consecutive three-pointers thento widen a then-slim Crimson Tide lead. Alabama was 6-o 6-of-10 for threes in the first half and finished 8-12. Jack finished with 1 minutes. nine points over 16 mar of the second half, the By the 7:18 mark Crimson Tide had pushed its lead to 20 over A the Tigers. Four Alabama players reached sco double-digit scoring, including Myers, Ashle Williams and Sharin Simmons, Ashley Rivers. Simmons and Williams both finished with 14, and Rivers scored 12. bene Alabama benefited from 10 LSU turnovers in the first 10 minutes in an overall sloppy game reg regarding ball security. The sc Crimson Tide scored nine points off 11 Tigers turnovers by halftime, yet LSU was able to score 14 off only nine turnovers Ala committed by Alabama in the first half. turn the ball over 24 times The Tigers turned whil the Crimson Tide comin the game, while turnove of its own. LSU turned mitted 18 turnovers poin and Alabama scored 21 those into 23 points, off turnovers. A With the win, Alabama has all but locked up a first-round bye in the SEC tournament. The Crimso Crimson Tide’s win solidified its rac position in the race. sa “Like Coach said, it puts us in a good tou position in the tournament,” Simmons said. (14-1 7-9 SEC) will likely Alabama (14-15, have a bye on Wednesday, March 12, t tournament, and play the first day of the Thursd sometime Thursday.
SPORTSIN BRIEF Track and field wins titles The University of Alabama track and fi eld team collected three individual Southeastern Conference titles at the SEC Indoor Championships at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. Junior Charodd Richardson won the men’s weight throw with a throw of 21.51 meters (70 feet, 7 inches) on Friday. Senior Diondre Batson won the men’s 60-meter dash with a time of 6.66, and freshman Jeremiah Green won the men’s triple jump with a personal-best 16.29 meters (53 feet, 5.5 inches) on Saturday. The men’s team finished fourth in the team standings with 76 points, its best point total since 1986. The women’s team fi nished in 10th place with 27 points.
Tide wins 1 of 2 games The Crimson Tide baseball team picked up one win in its three-game series on the road vs. No. 10 Louisiana-Lafayette. Alabama lost 2-0 on Friday and 6-0 on Saturday before downing the Ragin’ Cajuns 12-6 on Sunday. In Sunday’s game, Alabama tallied 21 hits in nine innings. Alabama’s next game will also be on the road as the Tide will face Auburn on Tuesday in Montgomery.
Tennis team splits matches The Tide men’s tennis team spent the weekend in Mississippi and split its two matches. On Friday, the Crimson Tide fell against Mississippi State 4-3. Alabama defeated Ole Miss 4-2 on Sunday. The team is now 7-6 on the season and 1-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
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