MONDAY APRIL 14, 2014 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 114 NEWS | SGA
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Integration resolution passed by SGA Senate
CULTURE | STUDENT LIFE
Revised resolution shows support for Greek system desegregation By CW Staff In its regular meeting, the new Student Government Association Senate approved a resolution proposed by SGA President Hamilton Bloom to support the complete integration of The University of Alabama’s Greek system last Thursday. Earlier in the day, the SGA Student Judiciary also announced its decision to uphold penalties imposed on Vice President for Student Affairs Stephen Keller by the Elections Board. C&BA Senator Jonathan Hess presented the integration resolution at Thursday night’s meeting and opened the floor for debate. Bloom discussed the positive influence of the Greek system and called for continued progress with this resolution. The bill was voted to be left in its original form and passed with an overwhelming number of votes on the floor. In a statement released afterward, Bloom noted the progress the University and Greek system have made in the past two semesters, while adding those bodies “still have a long way to go.” He said he wants to commend students who have worked toward equality and justice while supporting students to move forward in the coming year. “I believe the resolution passed tonight is a great solution,” Bloom said in the statement. “My administration and I are dedicated to seeing and encouraging results in the integration of both fraternities and sororities, and I believe the resolution passed tonight, in addition to the Diversity Caucus which will be introduced soon, are incredible first steps.” This resolution comes weeks after the previous SGA Senate voted to end a resolution that would officially support the integration of the Greek system in March. In an email to the student body on April 10, Bloom listed the new resolution as one of the first he wanted to accomplish with the new administration. “I am proud of the Senate’s dedication to integration,” he said in the email. “Although our University has come very far over the past two semesters, we still have a long road ahead, and my administration is fully dedicated to seeing and encouraging results.” Earlier Thursday, the SGA Student Judiciary released its decision to uphold the penalty imposed on Keller by the Elections Board. The Elections Board originally ruled Keller had violated the SEE SGA PAGE 8
TODAYON CAMPUS University Fellows WHAT: The Collecting Place: University Fellows Colloquium WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: 205 Gorgas Library
Campus music WHAT: University Band Concert WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Moody Concert Hall
Theater and dance WHAT: ‘Urinetown’ WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Marian Gallaway Theatre
Astronomy night WHAT: Viewing of full moon, Jupiter and Mars WHEN: 8-10 p.m. WHERE: Gallalee Hall, Fourth Floor
birds of a feather CW | Austin Bigoney Sisters Holly O’Harra (left) and Katie O’Harra (right) say they’ve found that attending UA together can make the college transition special.
Siblings offer mutual support in hectic college environment By Reed O’Mara | Staff Reporter When students set sail to college, many find themselves alone and free to establish themselves away from their families. Others, however, have the support of a sibling, sometimes whether they like it or not. Katie O’Harra has found herself in such a situation. A freshman majoring in dance and chemical engineering, Katie has a busy schedule, but she said she sometimes feels as if the shadow of her older sister has her standing in the shade.
“I sometimes get the ‘Oh, you’re Holly’s sister’ thing, but it doesn’t bother me too much because she’s established a good name and reputation for herself here,” Katie said. “But one annoying question I get is, ‘Did you pick Alabama because your older sister goes here?’” The older O’Harra, Holly, a senior majoring in public relations, said she harbors a different perspective on having her little sister on campus, as she’s tried to figure out the parameters of their new relationship. She said she thinks their differences in age and interests helps them give each other space, saying they’re “removed enough for it to work well.” “I think being an older sibling at the
same university has to be a balance,” Holly said. “I want her to be involved and integrated well, but just because I’m involved in certain things doesn’t mean Katie has to be. Finding that balance of helping her transition while not trying to push her to join activities [or] organizations I love has been the most difficult thing.” Older siblings can provide a support system for their younger siblings, offering insights that aren’t necessarily available to other students, even if the two have different majors, Katie O’Harra said. “I can usually find a friend [of my sister] that’s taken a class, so I can use her as a SEE SIBLINGS PAGE 8
SPORTS | FOOTBALL
Dillon Lee arrested Thursday for DUI Tide linebacker continues to practice in spite of charges By Charlie Potter | Sports Editor Alabama junior linebacker Dillon Lee was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of driving under the influence by the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Lee was released on a $1,000 bond. “I don’t have all of the details at this point and will handle it appropriately once I’ve had a chance to review all of the information,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement released by University of Alabama Athletics. Lee appeared in all 13 games last season, recording 16 tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He saw the field primarily on special teams. This spring, however, Lee appeared to be working with the first team defense as an outside linebacker and was set to see an increased
role in the Crimson Tide’s defense. “We feel like he can be a very good player and competing for a starting job right now,” Saban said at the start of spring practice. “We’re confident that if he wins that job, he’ll be able to do an outstanding job for us.” Lee, along with outside linebacker Ryan Anderson, was sent home from the 2013 BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame for missing curfew. Despite the arrest, Lee went through individual drills and participated in Saturday’s scrimmage. Saban specifically pointed out how Lee had been working at a couple positions on the defensive side of the ball this spring. “Outside guys are doing well,” Saban said. “Dillon Lee has actually been playing in and out.” Lee is the third current Alabama football player to be arrested this year, joining freshman cornerback Tony Brown and sophomore running back Altee Tenpenny.
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