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June and July may be known as “blockbuster season,” but May 2015 will see tthe release of several aanticipated movies, including i “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Avenger Pursuit” and more. “Hot Purs
The White team beat the Crimson team 27-14 in the annual A-Day spring scrimmage. All five quarterbacks saw time, with four combining to throw six interceptions and three touchdowns.
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Brandon Chicotsky pays his student bill in a way distinct from sevcoin. eral other students – he uses Bitcoin. nt in Chicotsky, a doctoral student the College of Communication and Information Sciences, uses the controversial, decentralized online curnses rency to pay for his living expenses D. through his website, Bitcoin PhD. Ac c o r d i n g tute to the Institute lege for College and Access Success, 69 For digital percent of colents students natives this is a lege at public and trading asset ... private noneges profit colleges dent had student – Brandon Chicotsky – loans in 2013. stuThese had dents rage an average of $28,4000 in ebt. student debt. 1.2 The national total reached $1.2 e trillion in 2013, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Chicotsky said he believes the best way out of this crisis is to reject the financial institutions that land students there in the first place. sh, I “After the 2008 market crash, rket had just entered the job market rsity as a graduate from the University anks of Texas,” he said. “Oddly, banks oney were still willing to lend out money to students.” Plagued by high interest rates after tsky graduating from NYU, Chicotsky turned to his community to get out of debt. He paid off the loans completely through crowdsourcing, or accepting donations from individual backers, frequently done over the SEE CHICOTSKY PAGE 11
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Senior Coker leads White team to A-Day game win By Nolan Imsande | Staff Reporter
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Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is still a long way from deciding on a starter. All five of Alabama’s quarterbacks played in Saturday’s game, but only one, Alec Morris, finished the spring game without an interception. Freshman Blake Barnett, who played for both the Crimson and White teams, threw two picks, as did redshirt
freshman David Cornwell. “This game was set up, you know, to try and look at the quarterbacks and try to give them an opportunity,” Saban said. “I think the guys that played with the second team – because the offensive line was not probably up to snuff or SEE QUARTERBACKS PAGE 7
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striking out five across a career-high 107 pitches for the win. Alabama led early in game two, but four home runs by Missouri proved to be the downfall for the Crimson Tide in the series’ second game. Compiled by Kayla Montgomery
Softball wins weekend series over Auburn After beating the Tigers 6-0 on Friday, Alabama split a Saturday doubleheader against its in-state rival. Alabama opened Saturday’s doubleheader against Auburn winning 13-3 to clinch the series victory but couldn’t complete the sweep as Auburn edged out Alabama 13-12 in extra innings in the final game of the weekend. Between the two Saturday games, Haylie McCleney and Marisa Runyon each earned five hits, with Runyon driving in eight of the team’s 25 runs and
slugging three of their five home runs. Alexis Osorio (14-6) threw a complete game victory in Friday’s matchup and in Saturday’s opener but was tagged for the loss in game three, allowing the game-tying double and walking the eventual go-ahead runner. Next up, Alabama will return home to face Troy on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and will host Tennessee for a three-game series starting on Thursday at 7 p.m. Compiled by Kayla Montgomery
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3 Alabama students named Goldwater Scholars Editor | Rachel Brown Newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Monday, April 20, 2015
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The University of Alabama currently ranks No. 1 in the nation for Goldwater Scholars. This year, four UA students from all over the nation were selected as scholars, bringing the University’s total to 25, two more than Harvard. Honorees include Tom Ludwig, a junior majoring in chemical engineering from Brunswick, Ohio; Sarah McFann, a junior majoring in chemical engineering from Arlington, Tennessee; Courtney Rentas, a junior majoring in biology and psychology from Naperville, Illinois; and Samantha Tilson, a junior majoring in chemical engineering from Littleton, Colorado. According to The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program, the purpose of the foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue research careers in these fields. Rentas is an undergraduate researcher in the Caldwell Lab and is one of the 2015 UA recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship studying neurodegenerative disorders. “I feel so incredibly grateful to be named a Goldwater Scholar. I feel
doctorate in bioengineering. Margaret Liu, assistant professor of biological and chemical engineering, worked with McFann on her research. “Sarah is the best undergraduate researcher that I have supervised at [the University] and I am incredibly impressed by her progress. In only a few short months she built the biochemical reaction matrix, defined biofuel production targets and generated Courtney Rentas (left), Sarah McFann, Tom Ludwig and Samantha Tilson were honored by The Barry Goldwater the overall carbon, energy and redox Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. UA News balances necessary to optimize biofuel production,” Liu said. “Her conreally lucky to have had the opportu- Ludwig’s research focused on using tributions to my research project have nity to get involved with research so molecular simulations to guide the provided both her peers and me with young and I am really thankful for the synthesis of high-performance ther- valuable insight into the inner workCaldwells, Dr. Berkowitz and every- moelectric materials. ings of our organism one else in the lab that has helped me He said he plans on of interest.” achieve so much over the past three earning a doctorate in Since its founding, the years,” she said. “I never would have chemical engineering. I just appreciate all of the Goldwater program has thought that my research would be as Tilson conducted bestowed 7,428 scholaropportunities that I have ships worth approxiproductive as it has been, and I just research in biochemiappreciate all of the opportunities that cal engineering on been given because of mately $48 million. I have been given because of the lab. cancer stem cells. Heath Turner, assothe lab. The lab has really defined my experi- She said she plans to ciate professor of ence at [the University] and I am just obtain a doctorate in chemical and biological forever thankful.” biomedical engineering. engineering, oversaw — Courtney Rentas — The scholarships will cover the cost McFann develops Ludwig’s research. of tuition, fees, books and room and computational models “I have learned a lot board up to $7,500 a year. This year, of bacteria to optimize from Tom over the last 260 Goldwater Scholars were selected them for biofuel production. She couple of years, so I was overwhelmed from a field of over 1,200. said she is seeking a research career with joy when I heard that he won the Other honorees have completed in systems biology and mathemati- Goldwater Scholarship,” he said. “He research across multiple platforms. cal modeling and plans to pursue a is a true rock star in the lab.”
Journalism student wins $10,000 media writing award By Alana Norris | Staff Reporter
Alyx Chandler has a soft demeanor, serious convictions and a body of published work. A junior majoring in journalism and marketing, Her writing earned her the Holle Media Writing Award and $10,000. “When I first interviewed her for [Alpine Living] and interviewed her to join the editorial team, I saw her as a strong writer with personality who would probably fly below the radar unless she really felt she needed to speak up,” said Kim Bissell, Chandler’s International Media Production professor. Chandler said she enjoys feature writing and hopes to write books someday. Chandler was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and grew up in Madison, Alabama. She attended Bob Jones High School where she worked on the yearbook and The Eclectic, the school’s literary magazine. Even after working with those publications, Chandler said she did not think about majoring in journalism while she was in high school. She said she just knew she loved to write. Journalism became intriguing to Chandler because of her curiosity. She said she finds it fascinating to learn about people and their lives. She relishes shining a light on people’s stories and she appreciates the challenge of gaining people’s trust. “It’s super fascinating to figure out why people do what they do,” she said.
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Alyx Chandler submitted three stories all featured in Planet Weekly to win the Holle Media Writing Award. CW / Amy Sullivan
She said she has a goal of making an impact on the world and feels journalism is one way she can make an immediate impact. Chandler recently won the Holle Media Writing Award based on three stories she wrote and submitted to a committee. Chip Brantley, one of the committee members who read the submitted stories, said he was impressed with Chandler’s distinct voice. “It felt like the people who were in her stories were real people and not there to serve some purpose for the story,” Brantley said. All three stories have been
featured in Planet Weekly, and Chandler said she encourages everyone to read them because of their importance to society. Her first story dealt with protests surrounding abortion clinics and the effects their closing had on Tuscaloosa. She said she knows it can be a sensitive subject, but she finds women’s studies fascinating and would love to pursue that area of research further. “There’s always been a lot of protests here with pro-life people and it’s a really touchy subject,” she said. “It was really hard, but it’s also something that I feel really passionate about. If I could, I would definitely be a women’s studies major as well.” The second story Chandler submitted was about strippers. She said writing it completely changed her mindset on the institution. Making assumptions is problematic, she said, because every situation is different. Her final story followed her
secret obsession with hiking, and it takes a journey through the Appalachian Trail. “She also selects topics that challenge readers to think critically or show readers other sides to a given story,” Bissell said. “I think that is important for a writer, and she does that very well. Anyone can re-tell how an event happened, but it takes a real gift to tell a story, and that’s what Alyx can do with her stories.” Chandler said she will use the prize money to pay for college and put the rest in the bank to possibly use on graduate school. Chandler often writes for Planet Weekly and has done a little work for The Crimson White in the past. Currently, she does freelance work at the copy desk for The Tuscaloosa News. Much of her time is spent as an intern for Creative Campus, an arts advocacy organization that works through the community and through campus. “She is incredibly personable, very hard working, tremendous work ethic, very funny, gets along with everyone,” Bissell said. Chandler said she sees herself always advocating for mental health and the arts and said she would love to travel the world and bring justice to those stories, but she isn’t sure what form that will take exactly. “Knowing me, I’ll probably scoot around to a bunch of careers,” she said.
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SENIOR COLUMN | UNITY
A lesson from Authur Pendragon By Mary Wills | Guest Columnist
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SENIOR COLUMN | INTEGRATION
Integration Now, Integration Tomorrow, Integration Forever By Kevyn Armstrong-Wright | Guest Columnist
It is a shame that these groups rarely interact. During my freshman year, I was a College is a time to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones and full-fledged GDI and Honors College meet those who are “different.” It Assembly groupie who believed the is a time to engage new people who Greek system was the root of all will expose us to thoughts and ideas discord on campus. I have learned we have never encountered,rather this is false and the Honors College than segregating ourselves with has problems of its own. However, only like-minded friends. We I am sad to say I did not discover should not only socialize with those this until I branched out of my who reinforce the beliefs of our par- bubble and joined a sorority. One ents. We should discover our own of my most valuable college experiences was learning beliefs and grow and from my co-director develop with each in an organization other. We should designed to address integrate our taililliteracy in Alabama. gates, study sessions We were on opposite and late-night Quick sides of the political Grill trips with those spectrum and always different from us. addressed everyOver a year after thing from different sorority integration, angles. This diverI look around camsity of thought made pus and see there Kevyn Armstrong-Wright us really think, and I is still work to do. Photo Courtesy of believe it allowed us When it comes to Kevyn Armstrong-Wright both to have a greatintegration, we tend er understanding of to focus on race and the Greek system. But segrega- educational problems in the state. tion on campus extends beyond This experience and the friendrace and beyond the walls of Greek ship we developed taught me that houses. Though we certainly have one can share a common goal with more room for progress in regard to those who think differently. I find this kind of interaction racial integration, I am just as bothered by the fact that international rarely happens on campus, and I students remain at B.B. Comer, certainly regret not seeking out Honors College kids only post up in more relationships with those Nott and Greeks only frequent their who are different from me. Many private dining halls. The University of us join groups and thereby creof Alabama has blessed its stu- ate friend circles (Honors College, dents with countless organizations. Million Dollar Band, Greek
organizations, Mallet Assembly, etc.) before we even start classes. We rarely venture outside of these circles, and those who never join such organizations get lost in the crowd. Ask yourself: How many of my friends are affiliated with groups on campus of which I am not a part? I, for one, am ashamed of my answer. I am also ashamed that I viewed other organizations on campus so negatively before ever interacting with them. Segregating myself from other friend groups only hurt my growth as a person and inhibited my ability as a student to help improve campus. The University of Alabama has done a good job of recruiting a student body with different backgrounds, geographic diversity and various mindsets. If we choose not to take advantage of this diversity, then we as students are the ones missing out. We should “reach across the aisle,” collaborate with others and discover as many new ideas as possible. We should value a diverse set of ideas and befriend the “other.” I encourage students to not make the mistakes I did; instead actively seek out relationships with people who are different than you. Integrate your Waffle House brunches, dinner dates and Frisbee games on the Quad. Kevyn Armstrong-Wright is a senior majoring in English. She was a member of the University Fellows Experience and the Blackburn Institute.
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On September 21, 2014, mass panic, confusion and fear consumed our student body. The initial threat made to The University of Alabama from Authur Pendragon sparked a wave of unrelenting rumors spread by social media, inducing greater unease and discomfort among students. Over the next few days, the campus was unlike it had ever been in my four years. We were initially suspicious that each person we passed was Pendragon himself, the campus was a little quieter and no one wore any distinguishing clothing. However, I felt a strong connection with everyone I came in contact with, for I knew he or she was probably feeling the same way I was. For the first time, prompted by the shared experience of Pendragon’s threat, I felt as if we all forgot our differences and found solace in one another. I wasn’t here when the tornado struck on April 27, 2011. I imagine the disaster created an unbelievable sense of unity though. In the face of an unsettling threat, we experienced a bond with one anothMary Wills er. The differences that Photo Courtesy of Mary Wills typically divided our campus seemingly disappeared. Instead of defining each other by our differences, we held closely what we all have in common: We are all students at The University of Alabama. My hope for our student body is that we don’t remain divided until a tragedy or disaster occurs. Instead, look at the students you pass on the Quad as students just like you. I am certainly not saying that differing ideas, personalities, beliefs or customs are bad or unwanted. In fact, I believe our differences drive our campus to be better. Differences should be cherished and respected because they’re what distinguish us. In the face of many differences, we cannot lose sight of what we all share. We are all students at The University of Alabama. Even if we have nothing in common with someone else, we share a desire for our campus to be the best it can be. Don’t let differences prevent you from knowing someone else. Don’t let your disagreement with another’s opinion stop you from understanding their reasoning. As we are typically only presented with what makes us different, it is imperative we never lose sight of what we do share. We all share this campus as our own. Remembering that will transform our ability to develop relationships with others we might not have otherwise. To all of you who still have more time here at the University, don’t forget that we share a bond as students despite our differences. Fundamentally respect one another as your fellow student and develop relationships with those different from you. By embracing the differences we have but remembering what we all share, we will be able to accomplish much more than we could otherwise. Mary Wills is a senior majoring in public policy and health care management. She was SGA Chief of Staff.
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OPINIONS Monday, April 20, 2015 SENIOR COLUMN | MORALS
The most important lessons aren’t in your textbooks By Andrew Parks | Staff Columnist
as those who perpetuate them. I’ve learned quite a few lessons at The When I first came to The University University of Alabama, and the most of Alabama, I had no idea what I was important ones didn’t come in a getting into. I had little understanding classroom or from a textbook. They of how things work on this campus as came from the raw experience of liva freshman. The idea that everyone ing here, dealing with these issues could only have a prescribed set of and learning about myself in the profriends from their rung on the social cess. Those are the lessons I want ladder was alien to me. The concept to pass on to underclassmen in my that my application for a position senior column. First, be honest. I in the SGA, which I cannot count the numthought at the time repber of times I’ve heard resented all students, someone lie to cover could be altered illicsomething up or to itly in the middle of the manipulate someone night because I didn’t into making a particular have the right Greek decision. I don’t know letters beside my name how many times I’ve was something I strugwatched someone take gled to understand. The an insult and disguise fact that a full 50 years it as a compliment by after the Civil Rights Andrew Parks draping it in Southern Movement, the Greek CW File charm and courtesy. system at a university Every time you commit just two hours from its birthplace was still segregated was an inherently disingenuous act, you lose a piece of your humanity. That’s both shocking and appalling to me. Anyone who knows me knows that a worse consequence than the truth I take a strong stance against these will ever bring. Second, don’t let yourself get so problems and actively work on them. But what many don’t know is that caught up in anything that you lose I’ve often made the same mistakes sight of yourself or your ability to
think rationally. I have seen too many people, myself included, make a decision in a split second they’ve regretted and could have avoided with a little more time to calm down and think. Every decision you make has consequences. You’re the one who determines whether those consequences will be good or bad. When you find yourself asking whether what you’re about to do is what you’d want your future children to do, you’ll know you’re growing up, and that’s why you’re here. Last, and most importantly, always try to do the right thing. Ask yourself if what you’re doing is right, and if the answer is “no,” make a change. It’s very easy to let yourself be swayed into doing or accepting something you know isn’t right by your peers and your ambitions. It’s easy to ignore the moral implications of your decision and accept a rationale you know is bogus in order to justify that decision to yourself and others – something I had to learn the hard way. It will always catch up with you. Regardless of any material consequences, there will come a day when you look back on your life and ask yourself if you did things the right way – if you’re the person you want to be. When that
WHAT I THINK • Dishonesty brings worse consequences than the truth. • Think carefully about your actions and don’t let your passions cloud your judgement. • Always try to do the right thing. time comes, you don’t want to look back on a life full of regrets. It has been a distinct honor to share my thoughts with all of you via The Crimson White for the last year and a half and to attend school at The University of Alabama. I want to convey to all of my fellow seniors my best wishes in your future endeavors, to all of the underclassmen my best hopes for a fulfilling college experience and to all of the family, friends, faculty, staff, administrators and colleagues who have supported me these last four years my deepest appreciation. Farewell, and Roll Tide. Andrew Parks is a senior majoring in political science. He was a staff columnist for The Crimson White.
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Amanda Wolosz, a junior majoring in economics and Spanish from Midland Park, New Jersey, is the president of business honors fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. Why did you join Alpha Kappa Psi?
How would you describe your organization in three words?
I decided to join because I wanted to get involved on campus. My mom had been in a social sorority when she was in college, and she looked at me all growing up and she was like, “You can’t join a social sorority.” I was like, “Alright, whatever.” I didn’t care. So then I came to school here and I was like, “That sounds like a good alternative.” It’s a great opportunity to not only get to meet girls but also guys that are like-minded individuals who all want to do the same thing and really get close and make a close group of friends.
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What have you enjoyed most about serving as president? Getting to see my brothers do what they want to do and giving them the resources and the opportunities to be the people that they want to be on campus and do the things that they want to do within the fraternity and on campus.
What should people know about Alpha Kappa Psi? We don’t only take business majors. We take any major across the entire university. It’s an awesome opportunity to get to meet people who have different mindsets but the same ultimate goals that they want to be leaders and they want to go off and become professionals in whatever field that they want to do. What experience in this organization has impacted you the most? Pledgeship. What I’ve seen most is that going through this and being a part of this for six
semesters, is every semester we have a new pledge class and the pledges bond with each other like no other. I love my pledge class. We were relatively small–there were only about 35 of us. We work together in such a way, and we just bonded so close together because we went through everything together, and at the same time and everybody had pretty much the same experience going through pledgeship, that’s what impacted me most. It made me want to be a part of this fraternity, and it made me want to be an active member of the community, and it made me want to serve and help and be the person that I could be for my brothers. Amanda Wolosz CW / Amellia Armstrong
SGA senators reflect on previous year’s legislation By Nick Privitera | Contributing Writer
As the semester comes to a close, much of the activity on campus will be winding down, including the Student Government Association. Much has happened this year for the SGA. It hosted many events to raise awareness and funds for a variety of groups, implemented plans for the future and also had its first black president elected in decades. “My year in Senate, it was really interesting to see a lot of folks coming together,” Senator Patrick Fitzgerald said. “I liked how Drew Cicero was able to pass legislation for mandating Safe Zone training for all members of the SGA, for us to lend a hand of inclusion to the LGBT community.” In addition to Safe Zone training, the SGA also started initiatives such as the plan to introduce free online educational resources, proposed by former Speaker of the Senate and current Vice President of Student Affairs Branden Greenberg. “I think we did a lot of good stuff this year,” he said. “We laid a lot of the groundwork for programs.” President Elliot Spillers ran on a platform of creating programs to prevent sexual assault and provide educational training to help prevent suicides. In the future, students can look for these issues to become focal points for executive officers and senators alike.
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Last week the Senate passed an act approving funding for a suicide prevention training program on campus. Programs like these will only grow in number, increasing the community’s safety. In the past few Senate meetings, there has been disagreement on who will become the next chief of staff. SGA members say they believe it will eventually be sorted out. “I think we’ve got a great chance, a whole new batch of senators, a whole new batch of minds,” Fitzgerald said. “I hope we’re able to get the nitty gritty out of the way early.” Members said they plan to serve and benefit the student body in the upcoming year. “We were elected to work for the students,” Senator Hunter Richey said. “We weren’t elected to sit here and stall for two weeks. I’m really hoping we can get the ball rolling and start getting things done.”
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MONDAY April 20, 2015 4 of 5 quarterbacks threw interceptions in scrimmage QUARTERBACKS FROM PAGE 1
what it needs to be, relative to the second defensive line – they probably did not have the same opportunity to have success.” The two quarterbacks who saw the most playing time were Cornwell and senior Jake Coker. Cornwell finished the game 12-for-24 for 110 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while
Coker went 14-for-28 with 183 yards, one touchdown and an interception. “There can be no great conclusions drawn from any of what happened today, other than we’re pleased with what we saw in some of the guys,” Saban said. “We will take that into fall camp and this summer and try to build on it.” At times, Coker looked like the best quarterback of the five, making a couple of nice throws including a 40-yard touchdown strike to ArDarius Stewart, but he did throw an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Maurice Smith in the second half. In the first
half of the game, Coker threw a ball which probably should have been intercepted but was dropped by linebacker Dillon Lee. “I thought Jake did a good job,” Saban said. “He threw the one pick that was a pick-six.” One factor that caused a rather disappointing showing for the gunslingers was the way the teams were split up. The White team quarterbacks, Coker and Morris, had the advantage of throwing to the co-MVPs of the game, Stewart and Robert Foster. Both of those receivers had over 100 yards receiving while
the Crimson team’s leading receiver was running back Ronnie Clark, who had seven catches for 40 yards. “If I had to play on those two teams, I would have played better on the White team,” Saban said. “They had a much better opportunity. We lost a lot of players on offense so we don’t have a lot of depth on offense right now, so it really affects the second unit a lot more than it does the first, especially when you add a few guys that are injured.” In addition to throwing six interceptions, the quarterbacks were also sacked a total of eight times.
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Alabama split up into the White and Crimson teams for A-Day, the spring scrimmage. The White team held Crimson scoreless for the first half en route to a 27-14 win. Both teams had three quarterbacks rotate in | Layton Dudley and out during drives.
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COLUMN | FILM
Summer blockbusters coming to the big screen in May By Drew Pendleton
With the school year winding down and the early releases of the year starting to fade out of theaters, studios are prepping for the jackpot of the cinematic year: blockbuster season. While June and July are typically prime hunting ground, May serves its own distinct purpose this year as what will likely be the topgrossing film – or at least close to the top – of 2015 is beginning its reign in May: “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” However, more movies are coming out with many qualities to anticipate, even if they may not be able to top “Avengers.”
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May 8: “Hot Pursuit”
May 15: “Mad Max: Fury Road”
First, the juggernaut: The sequel to the 2012 smash hit “The Avengers,” the Joss Whedon-helmed sequel reunites the first film’s stars and introduces future stalwarts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Beside the core superheroes – played by Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner and Don Cheadle – the sequel adds Aaron Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen as Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, as well as James Spader as the titular villain Ultron. There’s no question this movie will be entertaining, but the early reviews suggest that Whedon took a darker take on the superhero movie here, which is intriguing in its own right. Either way, we don’t have long to wait for the results.
Although her “Legally Blonde” and “Walk the Line” characters may be her most recognizable, Reese Witherspoon has played a variety of characters both comedic and serious, as evidenced by her recent roles in grittier, somewhat darker films like “Mud,” “Inherent Vice” and her Oscarnominated role in “Wild.” Here, though, she’s in a buddy comedy, playing a police officer assigned to protect a drug dealer’s widow (Sofia Vergara) from criminals and crooked police. The combination of Vergara and Witherspoon is a potential recipe for hilarity, and director Anne Fletcher (“The Proposal”) has a knack for making a pretty good comedy.
Tom Hardy takes over the titular role from Mel Gibson in the first film from the “Mad Max” franchise in 30 years. Directed by George Miller, who made the original film, this entry follows Mad Max as he teams up with a mysterious woman played by Charlize Theron to survive in an apocalyptic wasteland. Co-starring Nicholas Hoult, the film will screen at the Cannes Film Festival out of competition on May 14 before opening in theaters the next day, and it looks like it could be a solid action movie. It’ll be interesting to see how it competes against that week’s other major release: “Pitch Perfect 2.”
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May 29: “Aloha”
After years of development, director Brad Bird (“The Incredibles”) will finally bring his film to the big screen. George Clooney and Britt Robertson star as an inventor and a scientifically curious teenager, respectively, who embark on a mission to find out the secrets of the mysterious Tomorrowland. The film – written by Bird and “Lost” scribe Damon Lindelof – shows promise of being a good sci-fi movie, but the question still remains if the long wait (it was originally green-lit in 2011) will be worth it.
Closing out May is another long-delayed film: Cameron Crowe’s “Aloha.” Originally in development with Ben Stiller and Reese Witherspoon attached, Crowe’s follow-up to “We Bought a Zoo” stars Bradley Cooper as a celebrated military contractor called back to the U.S. Space Center in Honolulu, where he reconnects with a former lover (Rachel McAdams, reuniting with Cooper 10 years after “Wedding Crashers”) and falls for the Air Force officer (Emma Stone) assigned to him. While the plot may seem like it could go into conventional territory, the power of cast and screenwriter – Crowe also wrote “Almost Famous” and “Jerry Maguire,” and the cast includes Bill Murray, Alec Baldwin and John Krasinski – indicate that “Aloha” could be a diamond in the rough.
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CULTURE Monday, April 20, 2015 Bitcoin removes need for governmental regulation CHICOTSKY FROM PAGE 1
Internet. Through Upstart, an online peer-lending website, Chicotsky found supporters in friends, family and even executives, like a vice president of Google. “Half [of the debt] was cleared through Upstart, and the other half I decided to clear through Bitcoin,” Chicotsky said. “Bitcoin PhD is the new iteration of what has already worked for me in the past.” Chicotsky learned about the currency through family members who mine, or produce, Bitcoin, and through Reddit forums. He said the currency is relevant to his generation’s legacy, making it historical – almost a novelty – for donors. “For digital natives, this is a trading asset and a trading market that, in many ways, could define our era online,” he said. Chicotsky’s colleague from the University of Texas, Will Roman, founded Humble WP, a service that builds Wordpress sites for small businesses. Roman said he sees Bitcoin as the catalyst for change in the global financial system through its block chain system, or the open process of verification that removes the need for government and bank regulation. “It almost takes us back to a pre-institutional environment, where the reason
Brandon Chicotsky, a doctoral student at the University, is using Bitcoin to pay his student bills. Photo Courtesy of Brandon Chicotsky
this particular currency has value is that we all agree it has value,” Roman said. “The power of determining how legitimate it is comes from all of us, and that’s the block chain idea.” While traditional banks keep ledgers of their users’ accounts, Bitcoin ledgers are distributed across networks around the world. Computers everywhere work together to verify purchases made with Bitcoin, according to Blockchain Info. “One reason it’s gotten a lot of resistance from traditional institutions is it possesses the potential to render them needless for economic transaction,” Roman said. Naveed Lalani, Chicotsky’s peer and CEO of Portable Boutique, develops widgets that allow merchants to accept
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‘Newsies’ offers advice for seniors By Luke Haynes
As the final days of this school year approach, a bittersweet feeling begins to sweep over us all. While there will no doubt be a wave of relief once finals are behind us, some can’t help but sob for the seniors who are leaving the University to spread the houndstooth spirit wherever life may take them. However, before they fly off into the sunset, I want to take a moment and share with them some life advice from some of Broadway’s wisest young adults who know a thing or two about how to take a stand in the workforce. Here are some words of wisdom to graduating seniors from the Broadway smash “Newsies.” The first thing the Newsies teach us is this: “Every day we wait is a day we lose.” In school, we become masters of procrastination, and because we have set deadlines, no penalties are given for waiting until the last minute to get something done. But outside of this campus, those deadlines aren’t so well-defined, and sometimes every day counts. So if you want something, go get it. There will certainly be a temptation to sit back and wait for life to come to you, but as the Newsies say, “Now is the time to seize the day.” Of course, sometimes you’ll want something and you won’t get it. Things go wrong, and whether it’s your fault or not, you’ll find yourself in situations you never wanted to be in. In times like these, you need to remember the Newsies’ second lesson: “You can’t undo the past, so just move on and stay on track.” Whether
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you’re proud of your past or not, it isn’t something to dwell upon. Your years here at The University of Alabama may have been wonderful, or they may have been terrible. Either way, you’re entering a new chapter, and it’s time to think about what lies ahead and stay on track. Finally, as you make your final departure from Tuscaloosa, we want you to know that you’re not alone. Wherever you go, your fellow students are here for you, ready to give you whatever you need – whether it’s a place to crash for a night or just a friendly “Roll Tide” to get you through the day. Once you leave, you will have a whole university full of folks rooting for you. Just as Jack Kelly himself would remind you, “Don’t you know that we’s a family? Would [we] let you down? No way.”
Bitcoin payments. “What got me excited was when I heard about the negative mindset around Bitcoin,” he said. “Once I started digging a little bit to see what potential entrepreneurship opportunities were out there, I saw that it was an actual legitimate technology that’s really interesting and could be really innovative.” Lalani’s widgets allow business owners and other fundraisers like Chicotsky to implement Bitcoin in their moneymaking efforts. While the startup and tech world is under fire for excluding women and minorities, Lalani said the Bitcoin industry is focused on adoption and is more receptive to all individuals who want to take part.
“It is a very open, creative community,” he said. “There’s still a nerd space in Bitcoin, but there’s a focus in the community that we’re looking for all sorts of people to get involved.” Chicotsky encourages other students to look at Bitcoin and crowdsourcing as solutions to their debt. Chicotsky said he was one of the first in the world to crowdsource Bitcoin for school, giving his campaign an edge, but he sees promise for future campaigns. “I think people will have success if they’re good marketers that brand themselves well, and they believe in Bitcoin and teach others about it,” he said. The Bitcoin PhD website also offers information and resources for interested students. Chicotsky donates part of his donations to the Project on Student Debt, a nonprofit effort to make school more affordable through research and policy. Chicotsky will continue his fundraising until he completes his doctorate degree, he said. His research centers around building media fame, which he said had a reciprocal effect on helping him raise money for school. For the future of Bitcoin, Chicotsky, Roman and Lalani see increased adoption, through online wallets like Coinbase and CoinDesk. Lalani said the blockchain that facilitates Bitcoin transactions could also transport contracts, purchases and secret information. “Adoption is going to happen quietly where you might not even know that you’re using it,” Lalani said. “You’ll just sign a contract.”
12 Foster, Stewart lead receptions for offense Editor | Kelly Ward Sports@cw.ua.edu Monday, April 20, 2015
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and Stewart helped lead the winning offense to 301 yards alongside quarterAlabama won’t be able to replace out- backs Jake Coker (14-28-1 for 183 yards going receiver Amari Cooper, owner of and a touchdown) and Alec Morris nearly every school receiving record, (7-11 for 60 yards). The Crimson team, but it might have found the top two led by David Cornwell (12-24-2 for 110 candidates to try in Saturday’s A-Day yards and a touchdown) and Cooper Bateman (7-11-1 for 48 yards) accrued spring scrimmage. Junior Chris Black had been tapped only 141 net yards. True freshman dualby many to lead Alabama’s receiving threat Blake Barnett made appearanccorps, depleted by the departures of es for each team, finishing 6-9-2 for 25 Cooper, Christion Jones and DeAndrew yards overall, while coach Nick Saban White, but sophomores Robert Foster warned against drawing any concluand ArDarius Stewart led the way for sions about the quarterback battle after the first team offense on Saturday. The the scrimmage. “I thought the two quarterbacks that pair combined for 14 catches and 243 yards – a whopping 80.7 percent of the played with [the White] team had a much better opportunity,” White team’s total yards. Saban said. “You’re going Foster collected six ask me all that stuff and receptions for 125 yards, ... we have some to look [at the numbers], and nearly eclipsing his total of eight catches in all of explosive players... say, ‘Well these two guys played better.’ Well, if I had the 2014 season. According to play on those two teams, to D.C. Reeves of The — Nick Saban — I would’ve played better on Tuscaloosa News, Foster the White Team. That’s me played a grand total of playing quarterback. I can 45 snaps in his freshman still play quarterback. I can sling it a litseason, none in competitive minutes. “As a freshman he kind of struggled tle bit. I can’t see very well, and I might getting his bearings on college, growing not be able to avoid the rush like I used up a little bit and become a profession- to. I’m just saying that they had a much al and playing at the Division I level,” better opportunity. We lost a lot of playcenter Ryan Kelly said of Foster. “This ers on offense, so we don’t have a lot spring he has [shown] a lot of light on of depth on offense right now. It really his potential and, obviously, maturity. affects the second unit a lot more than it He had a great day out there, and if he does the first, especially when you add can continue that into the summertime, a few guys that are injured. Those guys had a better opportunity to have suche can be a great player.” As part of the White team, Foster cess today, and they took advantage of
After playing a grand total of 45 snaps in his freshman season, Robert Foster (8) collected six receptions for 125 yards during the A-Day game. CW / Layton Dudley
it and did a good job. I thought Jake did a good job, [but] he threw the one pick that was a pick-six.” Any growth in the passing game will be desperately needed for the Alabama offense. The running game is buoyed by two of the most highly-rated running backs in the country, led by junior Derrick Henry, but with Kenyan Drake returning from a broken leg and no other running backs with serious game time, the Crimson Tide will likely have to look to freshmen for depth. One of those freshmen, DeSherrius Flowers, carried once in Saturday’s scrimmage before leaving the field with a shoulder injury Saban described as “not a big issue.” Highly-rated freshman Bo Scarbrough tore his ACL in spring practice, and freshman Ronnie Clark, who carried five times for 15 yards, is still
recovering from an injury, according to Saban. “We have two guys that have proven around here over time that they are very, very good players,” Saban said. “After the first two guys, there hasn’t been a real solid opportunity to have any continuity and development of any of these players. I think whether it’s a freshman that comes in next year or the players that we have now and developing those players, that’s where the depth for this position has to come from. It’s unfortunate because we had some guys here and they didn’t live up to what they were supposed to do and they aren’t here anymore. We feel comfortable and confident that we can develop the players that we have – we have some explosive players there and we will keep working with them.”
Crimson Tide defense creates turnovers in A-Day By Kelly Ward | Sports Editor
Eddie Jackson tackles ArDarius Stewart during the A-Day scrimmage. CW / Layton Dudley
While Alabama’s quarterback question looms, the Crimson Tide defense has homed in on one thing: the ball. There were seven turnovers between the Crimson and White teams. “A big emphasis this spring has been the ball,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “How are we going to take care of the ball on offense and how are we going to ball-hawk on defense? Well, we obviously did a better job of ball-hawking on defense because that’s way too many turnovers, even though there are two games going on out there, not just one. But you have to take care of the ball.” In the second quarter, quarterback Alec Morris lost a fumble, recovered by the Crimson team. The White team got the ball back on the next play when Crimson quarterback David Cornwell was intercepted by Jabriel Washington.
The interception was one of six total on A-Day. “I think that obviously it’s a good play when you get a turnover, but when you’re playing against [yourself], did the guy that threw the pass throw at the right place, the right time and was it a good throw, was it a good play?” Saban said. “Was it a good break on the ball by the defensive player? So sometimes interceptions occur because of lack of execution and sometimes they occur because of great plays.” In the second half, quarterback Jake Coker was intercepted by Maurice Smith on Crimson who returned the ball 51 yards for a touchdown. There were five interceptions in the second half, three of which came in the fourth quarter. “There was a couple of good breaks on the ball today and there was a couple ... throws that shouldn’t have
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been made, so you can take from that whatever you’d like,” Saban said. “But it is a concern that we turned the ball over that much, and it’s encouraging that we got that many turnovers, but when you’re playing against yourself, you know, just like I love seeing our offense make good plays, but when they make them against our defense, it makes you say, ‘Wow, man.’ One of our big points of emphasis is to not give up big plays, so that’s something we need to work on, and we will continue to do that.” Besides forcing seven turnovers, the defense had eight total sacks. The White team had five sacks for 32 yards while Crimson had three for 25 yards. The White team defense held Crimson to -16 yards rushing on 14 attempts. Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake on White were limited to 59 yards on 20 carries. Henry had 46 net yards on 15 carries and one score.
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Crimson Tide teams finish seasons with success By Kayla Montgomery | Assistant Sports Editor
As spring sports seasons wind to a close, take a look at where three Alabama athletics teams stand. While gymnastics has closed out its run, the women’s tennis and men’s golf teams have finished SEC tournaments and are looking forward.
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The No. 13 women’s team fell 4-0 to Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament. The team opened the tournament with a 4-0 win over Auburn, but after Vanderbilt took the doubles point in the Crimson Tide’s second match, Alabama could not keep the momentum from its earlier win and suffered its first shutout of the season. With the loss, the Crimson Tide holds a 17-7 record and is 9-6 against conference opponents. NCAA Regional rounds will begin May 8.
Despite leading after 36 holes of the SEC Championship, the No. 25 men’s golf team finished Sunday’s final round tied for fourth overall with a team score of 7-under par 833 (269-274290), falling short of the team’s fourth-straight conference title. Sophomore Robby Shelton led the Crimson Tide and placed third overall for a second consecutive year at the championship. This year, he carded a 6-under par 204 (65-65-74) in his ninth top-10 finish. NCAA Regionals will begin May 14.
The Alabama gymnastics team finished the season in fourth place at the NCAA Championships on Saturday. With that, the Crimson Tide became the only team in the nation to finish in the top four nationally for the last seven years in a row. On Sunday, senior Kayla Williams took third on vault in the individual championships, while sophomore Katie Bailey took fifth on the uneven bars. In Dana Duckworth’s first year as head coach, the team also won NCAA Regional and SEC titles.
COLUMN | NFL
Wilson’s two-sport quest doomed By Ben Boynton
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has accomplished quite a lot in his three seasons in the NFL. He has a Super Bowl ring from Super Bowl XLVIII and another Super Bowl appearance in this February’s title game against the New England Patriots. Wilson is one of the NFL’s young, bright stars, but he is looking to expand his brand in a huge way. Wilson was also a very good college baseball player at NC State and was even drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 41st round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of high school. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 4th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. Wilson, a second baseman, has spent some time playing in minor league baseball circuits over several summers. He most recently was acquired by the Texas Rangers and spent some time in training camp with the team the last two years. Wilson has always said he would love to be a two-sport star. He said he believes he could pull off the rare feat of playing two sports at the highest level – something few others have accomplished. Bo Jackson is often considered one of the best athletes to ever play any sport, and he is the only player to be an all star in two sports, as he was an All-Star outfielder for the Kansas City Royals and a Pro Bowl running back for the Oakland Raiders. He played four years of pro football after finishing up his baseball seasons, before he retired from football to focus on baseball. Deion Sanders, like Jackson, played both
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football and baseball. He is the only man to hit a home run and score a touchdown in the same week and the only man to make both a World Series and a Super Bowl. While Jackson and Sanders had success in playing both of their sports, Wilson should be cautious in pursuing the same. Both Jackson and Sanders were good players in football and baseball, able to contribute at high levels. Meanwhile, in his limited minor league baseball action, Wilson hasn’t really produced at a major league level. Wilson’s versatility is something to be admired, as it takes a special type of athlete to be able to play two sports at the highest level. However, the best move for him would be to stick with football and not risk getting hurt playing baseball. He’s too big a football star to gamble his career.
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ArDarius Stewart and Robert Foster both had over 100 yards receiving while Stewart caught two touchdowns. Due to players leaving and injuries, the depth at wide receiver isn’t as prevalent for Alabama as in years past. Tight end Ty Flournoy-Smith had five catches for 46 yards while Dakota Ball caught three passes for 23 yards.
All five quarterbacks saw time on Saturday but only three threw for touchdowns. Jake Coker showed flashes of progress but also made a couple of bad throws, including an interception which was returned for a touchdown. Redshirt freshman David Cornwell was 12-for-24 with a touchdown and two interceptions. True freshman Blake Barnett threw one interception but threw a touchdown to ArDarius Stewart.
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Punter JK Scott looked like his normal self. He punted five times for an average of 53.8 yards and pinned one of them inside the 20-yard line. Adam Griffith hit two field goals including a 49-yarder to open the scoring. He missed two field goals but slipped before kicking one of them. Griffith and Gunnar Raborn each made two extra points.
Derrick Henry wasn’t at his best but was still productive, rushing 15 times for 46 yards and a touchdown. Kenyan Drake, who wore a black non-contact jersey and is recovering from a leg injury, had 13 yards on five carries. Early enrollee DeSherrius Flowers had one carry and was injured on the play.
HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (04/20/15). Home and family take priority this year. Budget for renovation after 6/14. Profit from new work opportunities. Slow, patient efforts avoid errors. Humanitarian and community projects satisfy. Study subjects that benefit your career. Release unhealthy habits. Savor a romantic breakthrough after 10/13. Schedule time for peaceful introspection after 10/27. Settle into your love nest. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -You’re more focused on creating income over the next month, with the Sun in Taurus. Use your creative and communicative arts today and tomorrow. You’re entering a stable phase. Follow the money. Talk about your discoveries. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Your confidence increases for the next month, with the Sun in your sign. Your ideas are attracting attention. A new assignment brings in more revenue today and tomorrow. Watch accounts and maintain a positive balance. You’re in control. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -Allow more time for quiet contemplation this next month, with the Sun in Taurus. You have extra confidence today and tomorrow with the Moon in your sign. Complete old projects. Take charge of your destiny. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -Team projects go well over the next month, with the Sun in Taurus. Slow down and contemplate your direction today and tomorrow. Balance emotion with reason. Consider mental, physical and spiritual health. Rest and recharge. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- For the next four weeks, advance your professional agenda. Climb a rung on the career ladder. Friends help, especially today and tomorrow. Consider organizing a team to help you do it all. Your community is your goldmine. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Your fame travels far and wide. Consider new career
opportunities over the next few days. You’ve got itchy feet this month. Plan and schedule business priorities. A trip may be in order. Mix work and pleasure. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Sort, count and file money this month. Inventory your assets to maximize growth. Make financial plans to support your family’s goals, with the Taurus Sun. Travel conditions improve today and tomorrow. Learn directly from the source. Explore your subject. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- It pays to have a good partner. The Sun in Taurus favors long-term relationships this month. Deal with financial obligations today and tomorrow. Handle paperwork. Collaborate to fund your shared vision. Reward your accomplishment with a sunset walk. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -Collaboration sizzles today and tomorrow. You and a partner heat things up. This month gets especially busy under the Taurus Sun. Work takes precedence, and there’s plenty. Share the load and the profits for mutual benefit. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -You’re especially lucky in love this month. As long as you follow your heart, your endeavors thrive. Today and tomorrow get busy at work. Speed up the pace, and get help if necessary. Practice your passion. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Fix up your place this month. Invest in a practical upgrade. Home renovation projects go well. Increase your family’s comfort. Plant flowers and beautiful vegetables. Today and tomorrow are all about fun. Schedule a romantic rendezvous. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -Get into home projects today and tomorrow. Get family involved. Study, write and record over the next month, with the Sun in Taurus. You’re on creative fire. Capture the magic. Hold meetings. Get the word out.
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HOUSING WALKING DISTANCE TO UA CAMPUS Audubon Manor Efficiency or 1 Bedroom Apartment Walking distance to class On-site laundry. No Pets. Call 205-752-1277 Email crissy@weaverrentals. com EFFICIENCY UNIT ONCAMPUS Cobblestone Court Apartments next door to Publix. Water and garbage included in rent. $450/mo. or $475/mo. No Pets. Call
Tutoring available for 100, 200, and 300 level Spanish classes. Tutor is a native VSHDNHU ÀXHQW LQ English and has graduate degrees in Spanish education.
205-752-1277. Email crissy@ weaverrentals.com ANNOUNCEMENTS CRIMINAL DEFENSE MUNICIPAL COURT Joseph A. Ingram - Attorney at Law 205-335-2640 Criminal Defense Federal, State and Municipal Court Statewide in Alabama Drug Charges DUI Charges - Theft Divorce Contested & Uncontested Child Support GET RELIEF - GET RESULTS 1027 23rd Street South - Birmingham, AL
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Fall 2015 Young Professional House for Rent! Live in a house with other professional students. All inclusive: - Maid Service - Flat Screens - Internet - U-verse 300 Cable
Trinitas Legal Group (205) 326-2211 *No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
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$595 per bedroom Call (205) 556-2242 www.rentalAL.com Fall Leasing 3 remaining houses for rent Call (205) 752-2202 www.whitworthRE.com
TIRED of university housing? Lofts - 2 bed, 1 bath. Downtown Tuscaloosa roof deck $1,050 & $940 Historical downtown Northport house 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath porch and huge deck $2,200 (205)657-3900 or (205)752-9020
Like New Townhouse 2 Blocks from Strip 3 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths 1414 13th St. Sublease $750/Room Campus Properties 205-345-8861
RATES: $1.25 for the first 5 words, $0.25 for every additional word, A border around your ad is an additional $0.50 per ad DISCOUNTS: 5% off for 4 issues; 10% off for 8 issues; 15% off for 16 issues DEADLINES: Classified line ad deadline is the previous business day by 4:00 p.m.
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