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Documenting Justice fills theater By Jordan Staggs Senior Staff Reporter jlstaggs1@crimson.ua.edu A full house gathered under the starry skies in the Bama Theatre Tuesday night for the fourth annual Documenting Justice film screening. The show was presented by the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility and the Department of Telecommunication and Film. The event featured five short films directed and shot by students of Documenting

Justice, a yearlong class at the University. The goal of the class is to teach students of any major or background to create films and learn to tell a story through exploring different social and ethical issues in Alabama. “It’s remarkable what these students have done,” said Andy Grace, co-teacher of the class. “Telecommunications at UA is changing in a lot of ways. I would recommend any student interested in film to come to TCF—you will be wowed.”

This was the f i r st time there has been a screening of Documenting Justice using new equipment. The class’ popularity has continued to grow over the past four years since the project began. The Bama Theatre has recently gotten a new projector, which made the experience better, according to Rachel

Andrew Grace, director of Documenting Justice and Rachel Morgan, lead programmer of the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, speak to the audience before the 4th Annual Documenting Justice screening on Tuesday night.

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Students research in Worm Shack Kohl speaks at Last Lecture By Amanda Bayhi Contributing Writer

the Shack and receive the opportunity to make a significant difference in the worldwide medical sphere. Guy Caldwell, associate professor of biological sciences, and his wife,

Students and faculty gathered in Alston Hall Monday night to hear Lawrence Kohl, who won this year’s Last Lecture, give his speech. Ally Nevarez, a graduate student and member of the Student Selection Committee, said students nominated about 100 professors this year based on the question: “If this were your last time to address a group of UA students, what would you say?” Nevarez said the committee interviewed instructors and students in order to make a final decision on the recipient. “What makes Last Lecture unique is it is completely chosen by students,” she said. Kohl, an assistant professor of history, titled his lecture “Education in the Age of Science: A Critique.” Kohl said that, rather than reminiscing on his career, he planned to tell the audience about important themes that

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CW | Andrew Hester Akeem Borom, left, a freshman majoring in biology, works in the Caldwell Lab and has done so since last Fall. Mike Zhang, right, a sophomore majoring in biology, has been working in the lab since the summer before his freshman year. By Amanda Sams Senior Staff Reporter alsams1@crimson.ua.edu

socializing with friends, a select few choose to spend their days conducting biomedical research in the Worm Shack. The Worm Shack, named for the While many students opt to spend their time outside of the class- c. elegans worm commonly used room playing intramural sports or in testing, studies the genetics of

degenerative nervous system disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy and dystonia— a disease that causes skeletal muscles to involuntarily contract and spasm. Fifteen undergraduate students perform innovative research in

Corolla returns in UA to launch iPhone app softcover format By Colby Leopard Contributing Writer

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he said. “Eventually, we had to cut more pages and the amount of color in order to keep the

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After finding its way off the chopping block last year, the Corolla, the University’s yearbook, is alive and well according to Paul Wright, the Director of the Office of Student Media. “We think we’ve done it,” Wright said. “We think we’ve saved the book. It has a different look, different feel and different content. This year’s book is already more successful than those in the past, and we’re still open for sales.” When he first started working with the Corolla six years ago the book was losing $85,000 a year, Wright said. “We started by cutting back on the number of pages, and then we just started printing the amount of books ordered and a few extras to cut costs,”

Staying updated about campus affairs and getting involved with UA events will soon be easier for University students, thanks to a new smart phone application. The University inked a deal with Blackboard Mobile— which is owned by the same company that runs eLearning—to engineer an application for iPhones as well as the Droid, Nexus and Blackberry cell phones. The overlap Blackboard provides, paired with the application’s anticipated capabilities, will allow students to coordinate on-campus events from the palms of their hands, said one of the idea’s chief proponents, SGA Senator David Wilson. “The base product will have a directory [for both students and faculty], athletics in the news, sports scores and sports

schedules,” he said. “The app will have an interactive map of the campus where you can type in the name of a building, and it will show you exactly where it is.” Wilson said the map will probably employ GPS locators already installed on the Crimson Ride Transit System to provide real time updates. He also said course and professor descriptions, along with the capability to add or drop classes, may be featured on the app. A calendar showcasing both on- and off-campus events will allow students to organize them by date and potentially time and location. “What [the University is] working on developing in the future is having a whole system of things that will go through the app,” Wilson said. “We want to make it where, for example, a professor can notify an entire class that class

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TODAY What: Dr. Gary Sloan, Coordinator of Prestige Scholarships and Awards, will present an informational session on external scholarships and awards such as Rhodes, Fullbright, Truman and many others.

Where: Nott Hall Room 151

When: 5 p.m. BURKE Breaded Pork Cutlet Asian Shrimp Fajitas Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Citrus Roasted Potatoes Black-eyed Peas

FRESH FOOD Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Sauce Pasta Lover’s Trio Stewed Tomatoes & Okra Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Squash Medley

What: A Woman’s Work

What: Voices of Tuscaloo-

What: Four Square Fridays

sa: An Oral History Exhibit featuring students from Bryant High School and the UA English department

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The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when classes are in session during Fall and Spring Semester except for the Monday after Spring Break and the Monday after Thanksgiving, and once a week when school is in session for the summer. Marked calendar provided. The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 354032389. The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright Š 2010 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hireâ€? and “Periodical Publicationâ€? categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White.

When: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. What: Free Convocation concert showcasing performances by students

Where: Moody Recital Hall When: 12 p.m.

Where: Ferguson Center When: 6 p.m.

is Never Done: Raising Hell and Dismantling the Myth: The Inaugural Black Feminist Thought Conference, with Dr. Brittney Cooper of the department of gender and race studies.

What: “Uncommon Women and Others�

Where: Blount Living

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What: Alabama Choir School performance. Tickets cost $10.

Where: Moody Concert

Where: Allen Bales Theater When: 5:30 p.m. and

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Learning Center, Room 413

When: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

What: Greg LeMond, a LAKESIDE Chopped Steak Traditional Lasagna Casserole Vegetarian Fajitas Baked Potatoes Montreal Grilled Vegetables

three-time Tour de France champion, will be speaking about ďŹ tness.

Where: Student Rec Center When: 6:30 p.m.

ON CAMPUS CORRECTION In the April 26 edition of The Crimson White, an individual was misidentified in a photograph accompanying “Despite weather, poetry festival draws crowds� on page 13. The person incorrectly identified as Emily Tipps should have been identified as Alexis Orgera. The CW regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

UA geography student wins bizarre map competition Chris Brown, a senior majoring in geography, won first place in the Bizarre Maps contest sponsored by the National GeoTech Center. His map depicted a bayou in Louisiana in the shape of an alligator’s head.

Corolla accepting applications Corolla yearbook is accepting

applications for its 2010-11 staff. Positions include assistant editor, design editor, Web/multimedia editor, business manager, staff writer, photographer and designer. Contact 2010-11 Corolla editor Kathleen Buccleugh at uacorolla@gmail.com, or visit joincorolla.wordpress.com for job descriptions and to apply..

Opt-in system for football tickets open Students can opt-in to the sale of football tickets for Fall 2010 on MyBama through Friday at 4:30 p.m. CDT. Students must confirm that they are interested in purchasing

tickets before Friday in order to purchase tickets in June. The University will e-mail students with their purchase dates from May 24-28.

Summer student account confirmation due by April 30 Students are required to confirm their schedules for Summer 2010 by Friday, April 30 on myBama. Payments can be made via phone, myBama or in-person. Summer schedules will be cancelled if they are not confirmed.

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Kim, assistant professor of biological sciences, head the research team. “Our students have been major contributors to several papers published in internationally recognized scientific journals and have presented their research at major conferences,� Guy Caldwell said. “In addition to playing a role in the drug discovery process, their work has included identifying new therapeutic targets and genetic factors linked to Parkinson’s disease.� Caldwell also said the Michael J. Fox Foundation selected the students’ work for

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you how to do real scientific research and guide you through the process of becoming a scientist,� said John Ricketts, a senior majoring in biology. Ricketts has been working with the Caldwells since 2006, and his most significant project to date has been discovering the cellular role of the protein TorsinA. This protein is mutated in individuals who are diagnosed with the most common form of dystonia. Zach Haney, a junior majoring in physical education, has been afflicted with dystonia since an early age. He described the struggle for social acceptance he once faced and how he turned to playing wheelchair basketball as an outlet for his

“I think it’s great that people are taking an active interest in helping other people, and I am excited that the Caldwells even chose dystonia for their research.� — Zach Haney, junior, physical eduation

further funding. Guy and Kim Caldwell and their team of “shackers� discovered an antibiotic to help treat dystonia in 2005. This common derivative of penicillin, known as ampicillin, proved effective during testing in restoring defective human cells and reversing a mouse model of dystonia. However, this antibiotic may not be practical for everyday use. “Because ampicillin is an antibiotic, it is not good for chronic dosage as would be required for a movement disorder like dystonia,� Guy Caldwell said. “Long-term antibiotic usage can lead to dangerous super-infections and even death.� The Worm Shack staff plans to continue preliminary studies in order to discover other small molecules that do not contain the antibiotic factor, yet perform the same protective function as ampicillin. Students majoring in scientific fields can perform handson research in The Worm Shack beginning their freshman year. “It is so helpful to have the Caldwells and graduate students as mentors to teach

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competitive nature. “When I was younger, the sport helped me to identify with my peers who would talk about what they did at peewee football or soccer practice,� he said. “I was able to throw in my two cents about what I did at basketball practice.� Haney said he’s enthusiastic about the dystonia research the Worm Shack is performing. “I think it’s great that people are taking an active interest in helping other people, and I am excited that the Caldwells even chose dystonia for their research,� Haney said. Though the research may have come too late to alleviate Haney’s affliction, he said it would be “absolutely outstanding� if the research benefited younger generations. Nathan Roberts, a sophomore majoring in chemistry and biology, is working to expand on Ricketts’ discovery. “We have compiled a list of genes which alter levels of endoplasmic reticulum stress, meaning that they are interacting with TorsinA,� Roberts said. “We have actually been able to narrow our search down to a single well-known developmental pathway.�

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Teaching center offers seminars for ďŹ nals By Ashlie Bowman Contributing writer

Finals week is the time of year that has college students biting nails, pulling hair and having mental breakdowns. The stakes are high, the pressure intense. So how do students manage to handle the stress and pass the test? Students can attend seminars and workshops held by the Center for Teaching and Learning. The Center’s courses are designed to teach students, especially freshmen, how to deal with the pressures of university life and instill good, healthy study habits that will help the student succeed. Assistant Director for the CTL Richard Livingston hosts these workshops. “It’s mostly general advice specifically geared toward

newer students,� Livingston said. “A lot of it is general common-sense things.� Livingston’s seminars include tips on preparing for exams and also “Test-Taking Hints� for before and during the test. According to these guidelines, one of the easiest and most helpful things you can do in preparation is simply look at your final exam schedule in the beginning of the semester. “It seems silly,� Livingston said. “Most students wait too long to find out their exam schedules. It’s important to have a time management plan and know which exams are comprehensive or more difficult.� Some other studying tips the workshops cover are avoiding distractions, taking frequent breaks and taking care of

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physical and emotional health. According to Livingston, it is important for students to stay away from distractions such as TV, Internet and cell phones. Also, he points out that nonstop studying for hours on end is not an effective means of preparation. “Long, marathon cram sessions are not effective,� LIvingston said. “The material is much easier to retain if you break it up into shorter segments.� Another significant studytip most students overlook is simply taking care of oneself. These seminars stress that junk food and caffeine are not healthy and can interfere with the learning process. Though they may increase energy momentarily, they cause anxiety and later drowsiness. Also, students are encouraged to

exercise before a test because it increases oxygen to the brain and reduces anxiety. Although these all seem to be valid and effective study tips, do students really include them in their preparation routines? “I usually just cram,� said David Matthews, a senior majoring in advertising. “Sometimes I spent 10 or 11 hours a day at the library.� Matthews said students, especially freshman, worry too much about exams. He reflected that he studied far harder than he needed to during his first year, and his exams were not as difficult as he anticipated. Matthews said he would advise freshman to learn from his experience. “I’d say don’t try as hard as you think you need to,� Matthews said.

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is working to create people who are greater than humans to fight in the military. Humans use drugs to increase athletic performance beyond their natural ability, Kohl said. Colleges compete for students, which should make the education system better but doesn’t. Kohl warned that what students learn in the classroom can have major effects on the world. “What we do here today will resonate for decades to come,� Kohl said. Kohl discussed how educators now have a misguided worship of technology, where they prefer the new over the old and compare the real to the virtual. Also, instructors should trust students to be able to learn without all new technology in the classroom. “I wish America’s educational leadership had a little more humility,� he said. The scientific mind is reshaping education to make it more reductive, Kohl said. One example is the goals and objectives instructors have to put on the class syllabus. According to Kohl, it is wasteful, corrupting and destructive of proper teaching. Some instructors may even create goals which are easily achieved. He also added that students are shortchanged because they only gain knowledge the instructor can test. “You can teach for today and appear successful or you can teach for tomorrow and actually achieve it,� Kohl said. He mentioned that the clickers many UA students use are a great example of the reductive scientific mindset. Every technique will not necessarily work for every class or for every set of students. Kohl said he disagrees with educators who claim that young people are better at multitasking than older generations. He said multitasking could lead to injuries and deaths, such as those caused when people use their cell phones while driving.

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shaped his career. Kohl said scientific thinking dominates every other way of thinking. Many modern-day scientists know people will like what they discover or create because people now rely on technology, he said. “Our age has become disillusioned and dissatisfied with what humans can do,� Kohl said. According to Kohl, the 21st century is a time of competition — countries compete, humans compete and even schools compete. Kohl said DARPA,

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As backwards as this advice may seem, other students seem to agree with this statement. “To be honest, I don’t really study that hard,� Sarah Jane Crane, a sophomore majoring in elementary education, said. “I’m not much of a worrier.� Though students agree that the study tips provided by Livingston and the CTL are

helpful, they are not generally followed. In fact, most students appear to do the opposite of what the workshops suggest. However, students do seem to realize that stress and anxiety only make exams harder. “Don’t stress too much about it,� Crane said. “If you stress too much, you’ll worry yourself to death.�

UA News Lawrence Kohl, an assistant professor of history, focused on the role of technology in education in his Last Lecture speech.

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“We seem desperate to leave the past behind us. The past is a soil out of which we grew.� — Lawrence Kohl

He said most people think new is always better than old, and this can be destructive because people may accept educational techniques without looking at their usefulness, necessity and implications. Kohl said some people think the past is obsolete and can no longer teach anything. “We seem desperate to leave the past behind us,� Kohl said. “The past is a soil out of which we grew.� Humanities and fine arts, especially, cannot replace an instructor with technology because technology can cause the course to lose its value to students, he said. Kohl gave an example of students who may be looking forward to taking a class taught by Rick Bragg, only to discover he is teaching the course through pre-recorded

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videos. Kohl said students would likely be disappointed, and a lecture can be a lifechanging experience. “Much of my career has been shaped by those who have long passed away,� Kohl said. “We need to create an educational environment of, by and for human beings.� Kohl pointed out instructors should live up to the University’s slogan, “Touching lives.� “Let them be human lives, and let them be touched by human minds,� Kohl said. Nevarez said Kohl’s lecture was similar to what the committee anticipated because Kohl influenced students’ thoughts more than what they would learn in class. “It was exactly what we expect from a Last Lecture,� Nevarez said.

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We all need a break By Wesley Vaughn I enjoy breaks from working as much as I enjoy the breaks of a Kit Kat bar. They grant me the time to think and chew over what I want to do with my life. For almost three months now, I have been away on an unpaid vacation from this voluntary columnist position. It may have been more of an exile, but I am over it just like I am over Christina Hendricks of “Mad Men” marrying the awkward curly-haired friend in “(500) Days of Summer.” I moved on, because frankly, I’m too good for her anyway. The whole ordeal yielded a positive result. Without the need to procure my patented primo piece for the paper every week, I discovered the time to shift my focus to passions I had continually set aside in the past. The National Basketball Association soon usurped my being. Before my sabbatical, I could only wade in the shallow end of the NBA knowledge pool. My lack of expertise from personal time constraints impeded my access into the deep end. Soon after my departure, though, I took the dive I had always wanted, and now, I am totally immersed. My osmosis of an extensive sum of NBA understanding has left me pruning, but I refuse to get out. Subscribing to more than enough NBA-centric blogs and

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sites on the addictive Google Reader while amassing and devouring a respectable collection of historical NBA books may necessitate my attendance at a Sportsaholics Anonymous meeting. True enough, but I do not consider this a problem. I unabashedly admire what I have accomplished, because I have broken ground on satisfying a passion of mine while hardwiring a mental encyclopedia that could be profitable later in life. Hopefully, the profit need not be limited to dominating Sporcle. I tell you this personal experience to emphasize the importance and benefits of taking advantage of breaks. Even “His Airness” pursued a vacation from his work on the hardwood. In 1993, Michael Jordan retired, shocking the sports world. After nine seasons of competing at the highest level of talent and intensity with three straight championship runs under his belt and a slew of individual accomplishments, Jordan, at the age of 30, had endured enough. He could not idle for long, though. Jordan unleashed his unrivaled competitive spirit a year into his retirement. He played a season with the minor league Birmingham Barons baseball team, finishing with a paltry .202 batting average. He also took part in saving the Looney Tunes from slavery on “Moron Mountain,” an

alien-run amusement park planet. After a short stint at the tail end of the 1994 season, Jordan returned in full force for the 1995 campaign in which the Chicago Bulls began their second run of three straight NBA championships. Could the Bulls have won eight in a row had he not taken a break? They had the talent, but without his mental and physical retreat, he would not have been as fresh. Of course, NBA Commissioner David Stern forced Jordan into retirement anyway as a result of Jordan’s gambling problem, but that theory is for another day. MJ relaxed during his exile (or unpaid vacation) and tried out the sport his dad had always wanted him to play. He never found his swing, but the infamous game in “Space Jam” certainly excused his 114 strikeouts. Like Mike, I am returning to an activity that I have missed during my time off, and I cannot wait for the Fall. I had a great year pretending I entertained all Capstonians every Monday, and I look forward to another year with a revamped and exciting newspaper staff. Do not mistakenly dismiss our cries for helpful commentary. Take a much-needed break from studying and complete our survey. Wesley Vaughn is a sophomore majoring in public relations and political science.

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“Very interesting. Wonʼt have 25,000 students online at once. And the apportion system [is] very appropriate.”

The new system In short: The new for purchasing changes to the student football student football tickets, unveiled by the University ticket system and the Student are a drastic Government improvement. Association on Sunday, should cause fewer headaches than the student body experienced last year. By giving students a different day to purchase tickets based on their UA earned credit hours, the first-come-first-serve basis for allotting ticket packages has been preserved in principle. However, because purchases have been spread over multiple days, the system should be able to handle the traffic. This should prevent the chaos that ensued last year when most of the University’s 28,000 students tried to purchase tickets at the same time. The panic created by crashing servers and virtual waiting rooms should be a thing of the past. Still, because the way tickets are acquired is being overhauled, communication is important. The SGA and the administration must be aggressive in informing students about the changes so that everyone understands the process. After outlining the new system on Sunday, the University began allowing students to register to purchase tickets on Tuesday. The deadline is Friday. That leaves less than a week to ensure students are informed about the new process, a fairly compressed timeline. In the future, it should not take until the end of April to announce a sales system for football tickets. The delay created a tight window of opportunity for students and has pushed the purchase dates into the summer, which may not be convenient for students who are studying abroad or participating in other programs. Ideally, these changes would have been unveiled before the start of Dead Week. Still, the SGA was right to take time in making sure student concerns were addressed. Going forward, student and university leaders must remain flexible. The student ticket system is still evolving, and other improvements will need to be made. Making it easier for students to appeal penalties for unused tickets and giving students a way to get off the waitlist if they change their plans for game day are two specific ideas that would make the system easier to understand. Hopefully, these improvements will open games up to more students and result in more fans sitting in Bryant-Denny to cheer on the Tide.

By the way, any answer that isn’t “Strongly Agree” or “Strongly Disagree” is considered wrong— Recently, due to an excess of they apparently only want those time and a shortage of money, bullheaded types that are sure I embarked on a good, old-fashthey’re right about everything. ioned job hunt — only, I discovered To clarify, these tests are not very quickly it isn’t a good, oldsimply supplemental for employfashioned job hunt anymore. The ers. The companies that pay classic warm smile and confident Kronos for their services will handshake between employer and literally not look at you or your prospective employee has been application unless you do well forsaken in favor of long, vague enough on the personality test. and often confusing Internet “perWith many companies, such as sonality tests.” A human resourcCVS, your application isn’t even es software company called sent to the employer unless you Kronos makes one of the most score green. That means, if you popular tests. over-think this test in the slightBased on your responses (rangest, or don’t answer ing from Strongly “strongly” enough, Agree to Strongly There simply is no way a person’s personality can they have no clue who Disagree) to quesyou are or that anyone tions such as, “You be determined from a 50, 100 or 5,000-question is even trying to work are a friendly person” multiple-choice exam. for them. By removand “Slow people ing the human elemake you impatient,” ment from the hiring a color code is generated to indicate how well your per- applying—without so much as a process and filtering out those sonality fits the job: green, yellow glance at their application, resume who answer too honestly, they are or red. Greens are obviously best, or faces? No. There simply is no losing out on some very valuable and some companies will only way a person’s personality can employees. The company’s name seems fitlook at your application if you’re be determined from a 50, 100 or a green. Yellow is in-between and 5,000 question multiple-choice ting, doesn’t it? In Greek mytholmay get you a call if you’re lucky. exam. Even long established and ogy, Kronos was a Titan who casaccepted personality tests like the trated his father to take over as Reds simply do not get called. Kronos boasts improved employ- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator has ruler of the world, and later ate his ee turnover rates and an overall its limitations--I can’t tell you how own children to escape the same increase in the quality of employ- many radically different people fate. These automated, impersonees hired. They claim benefits as I’ve met that are my fellow ENTPs. al Internet questionnaires have Just like drug tests only com- taken over the country’s jobs for high as a 20 percent increase in sales and 30 percent decrease in bat those dumb enough to do now. Yet, just as Kronos the Titan hourly turnover. According to drugs before a job interview, was eventually defeated by Zeus their website, “Rather than hir- tests like Kronos’ only combat despite his attempts to eliminate ing by intuition or instinct, you those dumb enough not to fig- threats, so shall Kronos the comcan confidently select high-quality ure out the responses they want. pany be defeated by us, the good employees whom Kronos science If you’re especially bright, you employees who work at compapredicts are more likely to be pro- would Google the test beforehand nies run by people—not robots. (easily done since you must apply ductive and dependable.” Nevermind that removing sub- from home), and find all sorts Sam Arnold is a junior majoring jectivity from the hiring process of websites that tell you how to in philosophy. is impossible, and a psycholo- answer!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Rainey needs to research the First Amendment By Eric Dunning

I was amused after reading the recent letter by William Rainey. It is obvious that the University of Alabama is failing its most intellectually needy students, those who seemed to need an education on speech/privacy rights as they relate to public universities that receive federal funding. The First Amendment is not a carte blanche blanket to engage in whatever speech or assembly you wish. The Supreme Court has addressed this issue in several cases: Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, Doe v. University of Michigan and, more importantly, 1992’s R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul which limits speech/assembly based on

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“reasonable grounds that arouse anger, alarm or resentment in others based on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or gender.” The stop of the KA parade in front of the AKA house was an intentional, puerile and ignorant attempt to provoke. William Rainey needs to grow up and learn to research before he speaks, understand before he writes and take into consideration larger issues besides his own backwards, knee-jerk, reactionary impulses. KA has been shown preferential treatment for years by allowing their “Old South” festivities to continue. What nerve someone must have to portray himself as a victim, as somehow, the subject of an “unlawful request,” when he is ignorant of the very law he claims shields such tired, insipid bigotry. KA should be applauded for moving ahead to 2010. Of course, there will always be those who hold onto old customs and beliefs that represent the worst of the United States, or write uninformed tripe that can barely pass as some third-rate Rush Limbaugh knock-off. If William Rainey wishes to help fight these, I suggest he first look in the mirror. Eric Dunning is a Ph.D. student in communications.

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Sigma Chi tradition raises thousands By Sydney Holtzclaw Staff Reporter slholtzclaw@crimson.ua.edu

the week-long event.” Sorority members participate in volleyball and tug-ofwar competitions during the day and karaoke and dance competitions at night, Beasley said. During each event, those participating gain points for their sorority. The house with the most points wins $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice, while second and third place winners gain $750 and $500, respectively. This year, Pi Beta Phi placed first, Alpha Phi placed second, and Zeta Tau Alpha and Chi Omega tied for third place. Katie Jones, a sophomore and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, said participating in Derby Days allowed her to

Through their annual philanthropic event Derby Days, Sigma Chi raised about $34,000 to donate to Children’s Hospital of Alabama and the Birmingham Chapter of Catholic Charities, Sigma Chi president David Beasley said. “Derby Days is our major philanthropy project for the year,” he said. “We raise funds by having brothers go out and sell advertising space to businesses around the state for an ad booklet, T-shirts and banners. Each sorority on campus participates by purchasing T-shirt packets with tickets to

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“That’s a significant drop,” Wright said. “So much so that we have been able to increase the amount of pages by about 75 and have made the book all color. In addition, 24 pages are dedicated to coverage of the 2009 National Football Championship.” This year, sales have increased by about 150 books, already a success in the mind of current Editor-in-Chief, Corey Craft. “My primary goal as editor was to increase sales, but it’s hard work to do without being able to show the buyer a copy of the product,” Craft said. “I didn’t want to use last year’s yearbook because it doesn’t reflect what we’re doing now.” Despite this challenge, he was able to achieve his goal by marketing the yearbook’s new level of customization. “We really tried to open up possibilities for student participation,” he said. “We got rid of the typical mug shot photo of each student and allowed students to submit their own photos on our website. We’ve had over 200 submissions, but I think we could have had more if we just had more time for it to catch on. It’s not quite

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book alive. We lost a lot of the content and attractiveness of the book—we were in a Catch 22.” Last year, the Media Planning Board met to discuss the future of the Corolla. After weeks of debate, the group decided to keep the yearbook but make significant changes in design and price. “We’d been losing money on the book for about ten years,” Wright said. “It’s a 118-yearold tradition, and we think a true record of each year at the University. We didn’t want to kill it, so we made choices to reduce the cost of the book.” In order to cut costs, the current staff is putting together a soft cover book that has more of a thick magazine or paperback textbook feel. “It’s still going to be heavy, but it’s not the typical cardboard cover people are used to,” Wright said. The change in cover material not only cut the cost in production, but also in the price for the student body. The book dropped from $80 to $30 in price.

Soon after, the University’s Iota Iota chapter began hosting its own version of Sigma Chi Derby Days. Derby Days at the University is now in its 58th year. “While we have fun during the week, raising funds and awareness for great causes has always been at the heart of Derby Days,” Ashy said. “Over the past eight years, Iota Iota has given almost $100,000 to Children’s Hospital of Alabama.” Ashy said the organization again selected Children’s Hospital as a recipient of Derby Days proceeds because, despite the current economic climate, Children’s continues to work for the people

• This year’s Corolla may be purchased online at corolla. ua.edu. • They will be on sale through graduation. the response I was hoping for, but we’re certainly laying the ground work for next year.” In April, the current design editor, Kathleen Buccleugh, was announced as the 2010-11 editor-in-chief. “Next year I definitely want to continue with the new design,” Buccleugh said. “I think it’s a more age-appropriate style, unlike past issues of the Corolla that were very colorful and young-looking. I don’t think people could identify with that. We’re in college, and the yearbook should reflect as such.” In addition, Buccleugh said she wanted to increase sales and awareness among the student body.

“More often than not, when I start talking about the yearbook, people ask me ‘What is the Corolla?’” she said. “It’s gotten so bad that people don’t even recognize the name of the book or even know what it is. That’s something that has to change. Hopefully once we have the current yearbook in print, awareness will increase and we’ll have a product to show for it.” To purchase a 2009-2010 yearbook, visit corolla.ua.edu. According to Craft, yearbooks will be on sale through graduation. The cost is $30, and they can be purchased online by credit card or charged to a student’s mybama account. Photo submissions are also still being accepted.

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Ingram earned 1,304 points (227 first-place votes) to Gerhart’s 1,276 points (222 first-place votes) and McCoy’s 1,145 points (203 first-place votes). Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh finished in fourth place with 815 points (161 firstplace votes) and Tebow brought up the rear of the finalists with 390 points and a fifth-place finish. The closest vote before the 2009 voting came in 1985, when Auburn running back Bo Jackson beat Iowa quarterback Chuck Long by 45 points. X

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of Alabama. “Currently Children’s is working to raise funds to construct a new 332-bed hospital to replace the current 190-bed facility that has been in use for decades,” he said. The loss of media attention surrounding the relief efforts in Haiti led the members of Sigma Chi to set aside a portion of their Derby Day proceeds for the Birmingham Chapter of Catholic Charities, which is working to support Haitian earthquake relief efforts. “Now is the time when the Haitian people will need donations the most to help rebuild their country and their lives,” Ashy said. “We didn’t want to lose sight of that.”

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meet new people and help a great cause. “Competing in the dance competition was a lot of fun, but knowing that I was helping Sigma Chi’s philanthropy made it even better,” she said. In 2009, Sigma Chi raised $32,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, which is part of the Children’s Network. The organization’s 2009 donation is the largest single donation ever given to charity by an Alabama greek organization, said Taylor Ashy, 2010 Derby Days Chair. Beginning in California in 1933, Derby Days spread to the South in 1935, reaching the University of Tennessee and the University of Georgia.

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Morgan, Grace’s co-teacher for the class. Morgan said she believed Tuesday’s screening went wonderfully. The theatre was packed with UA students and professors, family members of the filmmakers, Tuscaloosa residents and even some of those depicted in the films. “The films looked better than they ever have,” Morgan said. “It’s great to see so many people from the community come out and support them.” She said it is rewarding each year to know that the films will have a life outside the classroom and after the first screening. Several films in past years have gone on to festivals and even won awards. As for this year’s Documenting Justice class, the students and faculty are relieved to have crossed the finish line. “I just want to sleep,” said Henry Busby, a sophomore majoring in telecommunications and film and American studies. Busby worked on the film “In Brilliant” with his partner Bruce Henry, a third year MFA student. “I think the screening went well,” Busby said. “The

audience seemed engaged when they were supposed to be engaged, surprised when they were supposed to be surprised and shocked when they were supposed to be shocked.” Clayton Collins, a sophomore majoring in telecommunications and film, attended the screening and said he enjoyed it thoroughly. “I think all of the filmmakers did a really great job,” Collins said. “From a technical standpoint, the films were very well done. I would like to take this class, but measuring up to this year would be hard work.” According to Morgan, plans for next year’s class are already underway. There is never a dull moment for the staff of Documenting Justice. “We’ve already done interviews for next year, so we’ve got a pretty good idea of how the class is going to be,” Morgan said. She said it is difficult to start over year after year with a new group of student filmmakers. “When a new class takes shape it’s like a baby,” she said. “You’re still attached to your other children, last year’s class. You just have to give the new class time to develop and grow its own personality.”

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Concrete canoe team gives iPad for donations The UA American Society of Civil Engineeers concreteteam has qualiďŹ ed to participate in the 2010 National Concrete Canoe Competition in California

By Jennie Kushner Senior Staff Reporter jfkushner@crimson.ua.edu

Alabama may have another victory to boast about as the UA American Society of Civil Engineers concrete canoe team has qualified to participate in the National Concrete Canoe Competition in California. The team of 150 members will be accepting monetary donations at the promenade outside of B.B. Comer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday and until noon Friday. Those who donate have the chance to win an iPad. The team invented and constructed a 20-foot canoe weighing 350 pounds, said Thomas Mote, a senior majoring in construction engineering. The team debuted the boat at the American Society of Civil Engineers 2010 Southeast Student Conference concrete canoe competition held at Auburn University March 19-20. Kiran Patel, a graduate student studying civil engineers and the ASCE’s treasure, said the team placed first in the Southeast region and earned a spot at the national competition. Their next goal is raising money to pay for traveling costs out west. Patel said giving away an iPad seemed like a way to receive more donations. “One night we started brainstorming ideas of how we could raise money and we knew some organizations had drawings for things like a football signed by Nick Saban,� Patel said. “Some did a pork roast. We decided since the iPad was something that just recently came out and it is big in the news, it would be

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is canceled via the app, just by clicking two buttons on the computer.� In addition, the app will include a newsfeed, providing students with constant updates such as breaking campus news, images, videos and various other forms of media.

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attractive to college students and make them want to donate to our cause.� Patel said the team has been preparing for the competition since last June. He said the team has been studying previous reports of recent winners to replicate their success. The team was given a design they had to follow to exact measure, and they had specific guidelines for the construction of the canoe, Patel said. “The canoe is made out of concrete but it has to be light

enough to float,� he said. “We had to design the shape, the concrete mix, the reinforcement and then we had to write a paper describing what we did.� The national competition will be held June 17-19, and the team plans on bringing around 24 people, Patel said. “The donations go towards our travel and registration fees,� Patel said. “For one person, they are predicting a registration fee of $200, and we are also trying to fly everyone out

there.� Currently the team has raised over $1,000. Members of the team encourage fellow students to donate to their cause. “When student organizations go out and compete for national recognition, they build the reputation of the school and make all grades look better,� said Marcie Walker, a junior majoring in civil engineering. The team hasn’t competed in this competition since 1990 and is prepared to steal the

“Alabama is one of the leading institutions in both academics and athletics,� said Joe Mahonoey, an SGA Senator at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Based on the needs of Marquette students, Mahonoey said he wants to emulate some of the features the UA smart phone app entails. “I am still in the stages of developing the concept to

bring it to Marquette,� he said. “I’ve been in touch with several university officials and will have much of the project ready for presentation to both the [Marquette University Student Government] and the administration by the beginning of the Fall 2010 term.� Specifically, Mahonoey said he’d like to see Marquette imitate the Crimson Ride locating feature.

“Being located in a major metropolis, I think it would be important to include the locator feature that Alabama has for the Crimson Ride and replicate that for the Milwaukee County Bus System that regularly travels through campus,� he said. “Part of our tuition dollars at Marquette go toward a free bus pass to use any Milwaukee Bus line during the academic year.�

show, Walker said. “The only other time we competed in the competition was 20 years ago,� Walker said. “This will be our chance to prove that our engineering department is equal with programs from all around the country.� Founded in 1852, the

American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 140,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national society. The drawing for the iPad will be held Friday, April 30 at noon in front of B.B. Comer. Donations will be accepted until the time of the drawing.

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Textbook donations offer AIDS relief By Charles Scarborough Staff Reporter cjscarborough@bama.ua.edu The global battle against AIDS in Africa will take a local turn next week when UA students launch a book drive to provide relief to the AIDSravaged country of Kenya. Care for AIDS will conduct a textbook drive May 4-7 outside of Reese Phifer Hall to raise money for Kenyan AIDS victims. Students are encouraged to donate their books between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the drive will be held in the foyer of Reese Phifer. The University Supply Store partnered with Care for AIDS, giving the value of the donated books directly to Care for AIDS relief centers. Books the SUPe Store doesn’t purchase will be shipped to various book retailers working with Cure for AIDS, and then they will be sold online. Joe Garmon, a junior majoring

to make a difference in Africa. “I think things have been done to help, but what it will take is young leaders within our generation to step up and • What: Care for AIDS take action,â€? he said. “I starttextbook drive ed working with this organization to empower students • Where: Outside on our campus to get involved Reese Phifer Hall and make a difference.â€? The organization’s efforts • When: May 4-7, 9 inspired several UA students a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to volunteer their time to the book drive. • Donate 3 “I got involved when I learned about the organizatextbooks tion,â€? said Hunter Coward, a and get senior majoring in communia free cation studies. “CFA is a great organization that is doing a T-shirt lot to meet the needs of those that have been infected with HIV or AIDS. “When I learned more about what the organization was doing and the impact that it’s having, I felt it was more than worthy of my time.â€? Care for AIDS will be hostin political science, said he because he believes the organized the UA book drive burden lies on this generation ing similar events at campuses

across the nation, including Pennsylvania State University, Virginia Tech University and Vanderbilt University. As a Christian organization, Care for AIDS uses Jesus’ ministry as a blueprint to provide physical and spiritual assistance to those stricken with HIV or AIDS and to strengthen local Kenyan church communities. CFA has six centers in Kenya, assisting 80 victims each in nine-month cycles. These centers provide food, basic health care and medical information to effectively deal with the virus. Typically, once an African is diagnosed with AIDS, the social stigma causes their friends and family to abandon him or her. CFA’s centers counsel patients on how to find jobs and live productive lives in the wake of the personal crisis that many individuals face after contracting the disease. Jane Munga, a political

science graduate student, emigrated from Kenya in 2007 to attend Shelton State Community College, though she later transferred to the Capstone. While teaching in New York, she said she saw how some regions of the nation are much more informed than others about the state of AIDS in Africa. “When I was in New York, I saw a lot of programs at colleges that made students aware,� she said. “It wasn’t just one big blanket problem. But, in Alabama, I believe people don’t know, because they don’t see people being affected. “When you look at the TV channels, there isn’t a lot of international coverage. I think it’s where you are and how exposed you are to the international arena. But, to be fair, I think it’s catching on. People are aware that it’s a big issue and are beginning to work on it.�

Alabama IJM raises human trafďŹ cking awareness By Tori Luna Contributing Writer Students at the University are constantly being bombarded by causes like saving Darfur, going green and providing clean water to those who don’t have it. So much goes on in the world today that students may find it hard to feel like they could make a difference. However, Darby Hess and Christy Adamson have a passion for changing that attitude for the students here. Hess, a freshman majoring in communication

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studies, started a chapter of the International Justice Mission at the University. According to their website, International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. Adamson, a junior and cofounder of the IJM chapter here, says ignorance and apathy play an enormous role in continuing the cycle of injustice and oppression. “Alabama IJM seeks to raise awareness and ignite students with a passion for justice by providing a way for students to take ownership in this global issue,� Adamson said. Both students cite human

trafficking as a major problem in our world today. It is the world’s third largest criminal enterprise after drugs and weapons, and according to the United Nations, has a market value of more than $32 billon dollars. Hess was greatly disturbed by statistics like these. “About 2 or 3 years ago, I heard a statistic that 2 to 3 million children are sold into sex trafficking a year, and I wasn’t OK with that, “ Hess said. Sex trafficking does not just happen in foreign countries. In 2004, Attorney General John Ashcroft said that each year, an estimated 14,500 to 17,500 foreign nationals are trafficked into the United States. The number of U.S. citizens trafficked within the country

each year is even higher, with an estimated 200,000 American children at risk for being trafficked into the sex industry. “I wanted to start a chapter of IJM here because the world is bigger than Tuscaloosa, Ala.,� Hess said. “Atlanta is the number 13 city in the world for human trafficking, and number one in the United States. These are things people don’t want to hear, but it’s reality nonetheless.� Human trafficking is also an issue right here in Alabama. Freedom to Thrive, a program out of Birmingham, Alabama, operates to end human trafficking locally. One of their goals is to raise awareness of this issue to the people in the Birmingham community.

On April 22, the Alabama Senate passed a bill that defines the crime of human trafficking, sets penalties for convicted traffickers and provides protections for victims. According to Freedom to Thrive’s blog, this is a huge victory for Alabama. Hess’s main goal for the University’s IJM chapter is threefold. The organization plans to raise awareness, raise funds for IJM and pray for IJM and for the people directly involved with trafficking and the people involved with rescuing them. “We are a faith-based student organization, but we are hoping to have students of every background,� Hess said. “It’s not a matter of Republican or Democrat, or what you believe,

it’s a matter of right or wrong.� Freshmen Patrick Norton was eager to join the new club. “I think the club has a lot of potential to do some really great things and make a difference in people’s lives,� Norton said. “I am just excited to be a part of something that can really help people and raise awareness to peoples’ needs who may not be able to speak out for themselves.� The new chapter will have a kick-off event this Thursday night at 6 p.m. at Maxwell Hall. The event will be an introduction to the issue of human trafficking and the mission of IJM. It will also include a guest speaker. For more information about IJM, visit ijm.org.

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violation of the law the first and second times will be fines, but the third offense will be a fine and potentially six months in jail. “Our initial purpose for this was to deter high school dropouts, but we found the daytime portion of the ordinance provided some complications,� Maddox said. Alongside the curfew changes on the agenda, the city council passed a resolution for concessions to be sold at the second annual Tuscaloosa Air Show. On May 8 and 9, around Tuscaloosa, you will be able to hear and see presentations at the air show such as the US Navy Blue Angels and Army Golden Knights. The air show is free to the public, but reserved seating is available for purchase. Reserved

seating is $20 a day and Chalet seating is $50 per seat each day. Traffic is expected to be heavy on both days and there will be one-way traffic flowing into and out of the airport. City Clerk Tracy Croom said the air show came to Tuscaloosa for the first time last year, and it was a great success. “There will be concessions, a kids area and there will be helicopter rides,� she said. She said it is going to be a big weekend for Tuscaloosa because the University’s graduation is on Saturday and Mother’s Day is on Sunday. The air show is being held on both days. There are also volunteer opportunities to help with the air show, and there is more information about how to apply at www. ci.tuscaloosa.al.us.

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LIFESTYLES this weekend FRIDAY • Bassnectar: The Jupiter, 9 p.m. •Guerrilla Theatre Senior Farewell Show: Allen Bales, 10:30 p.m. •Birmingham Crawfish Boil: 4 p.m. • Alabama Choir School performance: Moody Concert Hall, 7 p.m. • Theatre Tuscaloosa “Driving Miss Daisy”: Bean-Brown Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY • Birmingham Crawfish Boil: 2 p.m. • Alabama Choir School performance: Moody Concert Hall, 7 p.m. • Theatre Tuscaloosa “Driving Miss Daisy”: Bean-Brown Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

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Little Italy opens on Strip By Brooke Marshall Contributing Writer Some Italian restaurant chains may capture the ambiance of Italy through the decorations and the food names on their menus, but Tuscaloosa now has a family-owned restaurant that serves authentic Italian food without all the frills. Two weeks ago, Little Italy Pizzeria opened on the Strip where Five Guys Burgers & Fries used to be located. Joe and Frank Cortese, along with their managing partner, Brian Black, own the pizzeria. The Corteses opened their first pizzeria in St. Petersburg, Fla. They now own five pizzerias in Georgia, and one in Auburn, as well as the newest restaurant in Tuscaloosa. They are originally from Italy and have been in the pizza business for 35 years. “It’s authentic Italian,” said Jared Gathings, an employee and junior majoring in nutrition. “We make the dough here, and we make the sauce here.” Joe Cortese said the dough is made fresh every day and that they have the best cheese around. He encourages everyone to at least come and try the restaurant. “You’ve got to try Little Italy,” he said. “It melts in your mouth.” Business has been nonstop every day since the pizzeria opened, likely because it’s conveniently close to campus, Gathings said. “Business is booming,” Black said. “We’re still trying to train the staff to keep up with the pace.” He has been working every day since the pizzeria opened, making sure it runs smoothly. He said a lot of customers at their Auburn store, which has been open for two years, suggested they open a store in Tuscaloosa, which he says he loves so far because of its great atmosphere and friendly people. “The town has welcomed us with open arms,” Black said. Bob Baker, a senior majoring in telecommunications and film, said he heard about the pizzeria from friends and had to come try it out for himself. “[The pizzeria] is a little messy, but seems fine,” Baker said. “The price wasn’t bad.” The pizzeria currently does not have a sign hanging out front because they are waiting for a neon sign to be completed. They do not currently

LITTLE ITALY PIZZERIA • Little Italy opened two weeks ago. • The restuarant is located on the Strip where Five Guys Burgers & Fries used to be.

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I think we’ve all been there. There’s a certain hunger, fatigue and frustration that only comes from a week dedicated to test taking. And while I can’t help you get an A on your biology exam, I can share a few recipes that will make the night before a little less excruciating. College students seem to fall into one of three categories when it comes to cooking: no stove, no food or no cooking skills. Whether one or all apply to you, no obstacle is too big to prevent you from making something delicious. The following recipes have simple ingredients, are easy to follow and don’t require an oven.

Peanut Butter Fudge A two ingredient fix for any late night sweet tooth. Servings: 16 pieces Ingredients: -1 (16 oz.) can vanilla frosting -1 (18 oz.) jar of peanut butter (this recipe can be halved, quartered, etc.)

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At precisely noon Monday in the bustling Ferguson Center and plaza, a number of students froze suddenly. They were suspended mid-stride, mid-bite and mid-sentence. While other students looked on in confusion, the University’s first-ever freeze flash mob remained still for nearly four minutes then unfroze and continued on their way as if nothing unusual had just occurred. “A flash mob is a group of people choreographed to do the same thing at a specific time in a specific place,� said Hayden Sloan, a junior majoring in photography and international relations. Sloan organized the event using Facebook. About 200 of the 4,000 students invited to the Facebook event participated in the freeze. “I thought I was going to be late, so I had to stop while I was running,� Alicia Bretz, a freshman pre-med student said. “My calf was hurting pretty bad in the end.� Kimberly Mosher, a freshman majoring in marketing, was also caught by surprise. “I was accidentally still talking on the phone,� she said. “I was disappointed, because I

Students gather at the Ferg to watch the "frozen" students below during the freeze ash mob that occured on Monday at noon.

wanted to do something sick.� The flash mob received a variety of reactions from onlookers, ranging from utter confusion to frenzied clapping and cheering. “I was on my phone when we froze,� Ted Snow, a sophomore majoring in telecommunication and film said. “Some girl was walking by and was like, ‘Oh, the texter!’ � One of the best was a girl who froze with a nacho halfway to her mouth, Sloan said. “A few guys were posed halfway through high-fives, and people walking by slapped their hands,� she said. Some observers posed for pictures with frozen students, while others simply poked them in bewilderment. There was some great interaction going on, but there is some room for improvement next time, Sloan said. In the future, the flash mob may occur in a more concentrated area or have a designated starting sound to better synchronize it. Though, next time, they may do another sort of mob rather than repeating a freeze. “There are literally all kinds of flash mobs,� Sloan said. “The definition of a flash mob just falls flat. It can’t describe how epic or entertaining or fun it is, or how thrilling it is to be a part of it.�

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Drama department debuts all female production tonight By Kendra Bristow Contributing Writer “Uncommon Women and Others,” a production entirely directed and performed by female students, will open tonight at Allen Bales Theatre. Sarah Jones, a junior majoring in musical theatre, is directing the show, which describes the lives of women who attended an all-girls college in the 70s, a time when women were trying to find their collective identity in the world. They meet for dinner in a Manhattan restaurant to catch up and reminisce about their senior year of college. “The things they discuss in the show can relate to college women now,” Jones said. “The things the characters question are things women in college now still question.” Jones, who transferred to the University from Dartmouth College, said she knows and understands Ivy League society and can relate to the women in the play, who deal with the decision between taking a career path or getting married and having children. Jones said she has always

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enjoyed directing and picked this play after deciding to put on a production with other women in the theatre department. “There really haven’t been many chances for the women in the department to shine this year,” Jones said. “There were a couple of seniors who had not been showcased yet.” After choosing the play, she realized it was an all-woman cast. “After reading the script, it just made sense,” she said. Caroline Schmidt, a sophomore majoring in musical theatre, plays Rita Altabel, the free-spirited feminist of the group. “Playing a crazy, radical feminist was fun and challenging,” Schmidt said. In order to prepare for the difficult role, Schmidt said, “I looked at my friends and myself and found someone who is a mix of everyone I like to surround myself with.” Scarlet Staggers, a sophomore majoring in human development, cannot wait for opening night. “As soon as I saw the flyer, I wanted to see this version of the play because all I had seen was the made-for-TV movie with Meryl Streep,”

Theatre Tuscaloosa will show its production of Alfred Uhry’s “Driving Miss Daisy” today at Shelton State’s Bean-Brown Theatre at 2 p.m. Theatre Tuscaloosa previously ran the show, director Jeff Wilson’s first production, from Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25. This run will continue through May 2. “Driving Miss Daisy” originally premiered in 1987 as an off-Broadway production and was later adapted by Warner Bros. into a movie in 1989. The plot centers on the relationship of rich, southern widow Daisy Werthan, played by UA alumna Drew Baker, and her black chauffeur Hoke Coleburn, played by Dave Rodgers. The story spans a 25-year period, from 1948 to 1973. According to a Shelton State news release, “Despite Daisy and Hoke’s obvious and latent individual differences, the scenes play out and the two grow ever closer to and more dependent on each other through their experiences together.” At the beginning of the play, Daisy wrecks her car, which leads to her son, Boolie

Werthan, played by Charles Prosser, to hire a chauffeur to drive Daisy. “[Daisy] is 72 years old,” Baker said. “She is very feisty, independent and used to having things her way and doing things for herself. She is southern, Jewish, white and strongwilled, and now her son wants to hire a black man to drive her. She fights everything Hoke wants her to do.” Baker said what she looks forward to the most about this production is the audience’s reaction. “It seems that the people who come to the show are really relating to the characters, almost like they have a vested interest,” she said. “The audiences have been incredible so far.” She said she thinks after watching the performance, the audience will think about the relationships in their own lives because they could be dealing with some of the same issues as the characters. “I think as the audience watches these three characters on the stage, hopefully they’ll be able to relate to one or more of the characters as a part of themselves or a member of their family,” Baker said. Wheeler Kincaid, a UA alumnus, makes Theatre

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Last summer, a group of students came together with a passion for gaming and the hope of spreading it across the University. Their efforts led them to create ABXY Gaming, the largest videogame club on campus. “We just tried to provide a community network not only for the hardcore gamers, but for casual ones as well,� said Adrian Morris, a junior and the club’s current president. Led by Morris, ABXY has made great advances in its first year as a student organization. Next year’s leaders include president Kelli Abernathy, vice president Tiara Dees and treasurer Stephen Swain. The group has already accumulated more than 350 registered members and has hosted more than 15 game nights and several tournaments and special events, with sponsorship and support from organizations such as EA Games, AMP Energy, Tabletop Gaming, Creative Campus and University Union. Game nights, the club’s main gatherings, are free to attend and held in the Ferguson Center Game Room on Fridays before football

games in the fall and every other week in the spring. On Jan. 31, ABXY teamed up with Creative Campus to co-host its inaugural gaming convention, PixelCon. According to its website, the event was held to help raise awareness for local gaming communities, showcase various talents, and introduce career-oriented individuals to information about the gaming occupational field. ABXY has not only proven itself influential in the gaming community, but also to the University as a whole. In April, The SOURCE awarded the club the Crimson Star Award as well as the award for Best New Student Organization for the 2009-2010 school year. Plans to expand the organization’s influence are already in the works. “We definitely want to plan more events for next year and get involved in community service projects, as well as set up a tent for tailgating on game days next year,� Morris said. In the meantime, ABXY is open to all gamers and welcomes new members. Spreading the word of gaming and getting people around campus together to share in their passion for videogames has only just begun.

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Resonance show choir performs Monday night CW | Chelsea Pickett Right: Ally Forehand and Shane Slaughter dance during the show choirĘźs Monday night performance. Far Right: Junior Corinth Young performs the opening number. Resonance was pleased with the audience turnout Monday night. Below: Resonance Show Choir takes the stage Monday night at the Bama Theatre. The student-led group performed pieces from Lady Gaga, Mika and other modern artists.

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Potential Supreme Court ruling bad for gaming industry By Tiara Dees The state of California believes children are becoming too desensitized to videogame violence, and they have taken their case to the Supreme Court of the United States, which made the decision Monday to review the case. According to CNN, the Supreme Court will review a 2005 California bill banning the sale of violent videogames. If the bill is passed, it could penalize retailers for selling excessively violent videogames to minors. As an experienced gamer, I believe the ambiguity of the law will prove to be detrimental to the gaming industry, and government regulation of sales could impede the First Amendment rights of developers and retailers. Since California is a major center for game development, this bill, if passed, will ultimately affect the content of all videogames. According to a petition for judicial review from the California attorney general’s office, the bill in question will be based on a very loose definition of what content is in “violent videogames,� especially games

that portray “killing, maiming, dismemberment and sexual assaulting an image of a human being.� The bill also states that neighboring communities will regulate the standards on videogame violence. However, each community’s principles are different, making the proposed system difficult to implement across the entire state. Areas like Los Angeles are more likely to be lax about videogame violence than smaller areas, such as Glendale, which could be problematic for enforcement because a teenager living in a suburb like Glendale could just go into the city to purchase the game instead of visiting the stricter store near

his or her home. Another issue is the treatment of videogames versus other forms of entertainment, such as film, television and music. Though most of these mediums have their own rating system, participation in the system is voluntary, without government regulation. Examples of these voluntary rating systems are the Motion Picture Association of America and the parental television guide. Even though most game developers already participate in the rating process, the proposed California law will force game developers to subject their work to government censorship not experienced by other media.

The sale of some particularly violent videogame franchises usually rated “mature� like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto will be restricted from sale to minors by the California bill. Other games that may fall into a “teen� rating might also be singled out for restriction based on their violent content, such as Final Fantasy XIII, which contains images of main characters shooting at soldiers. Eventually, government regulation will cause the gaming industry to dilute content so they are allowed to sell their games to target audiences. Censoring the industry will adversely affect the videogame market and tax revenue, causing a large drop in sales and

overall quality. The proposed law is not meant to pressure parents into making informed decisions about what their kids play. Rather, the law still permits parents to purchase violent videogames for their children.

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Coming off of a three-game sweep against Mississippi State over the weekend, the Crimson Tide shut down Mississippi Valley State tonight at home, 7-4. Alabama’s win broke Mississippi Valley State’s ninegame winning streak. The game was the first of a two-game series over Tuesday and Wednesday against the Delta Devils. The Tide started off the first inning with an array of explosive hits, including a home run by senior first baseman Clay Jones. The inning also included a walk, a double and a triple, bringing in a total of four runs in the first inning while the Delta Devils remained scoreless. Mississippi Valley State pitcher Jesus Aleman picked off Kent Myer at the start of the second inning on an attempt

to steal third. But on the next pitch, junior Josh Rutledge hit a triple, scoring sophomore Taylor Dugas. Alabama cut MVS’s fourth inning short with what looked to be an inside-the-park home run, but senior catcher Cody Trotter tagged Jerry Hildreth at home. Rutledge stole second in the bottom of the inning, making him 11-for-11 in stolen bases this season. The inning ended scoreless for the Tide. MVS’s Denarvus Turner broke Alabama freshman Taylor Wolfe’s run-less streak with a home run to left field, putting the Delta Devils’ first runs on the scoreboard. The Tide was runless and hit-less in the bottom of the fifth inning. Wolfe’s two strikeouts at the start of the sixth inning marked a career high of eight for a single game, but the Devils were able to gain another run after a double to left field. MVS’s Luke Walker

then hit a single, bringing in two more runs and putting them only one run behind Alabama. The Tide ended the inning with no runs and no hits. “I thought Wolfe played really well tonight,� said head coach Mitch Gaspard. “He pitched really well for us early [in the season], then we put him in the SEC and he got beat around. So, tonight was kind of a confidence thing to get him out there and extend his pitch count.� Wolfe held MVS scoreless again in the seventh inning. Kindred hit a double to start off the inning for Alabama, but the inning ended later with the bases loaded after a fly ball to center, marking the third time in the game the Tide ended an inning with the bases loaded. Alabama freshman Brett Whitaker relieved Wolfe on the mound at the top of the eighth inning and worked a scoreless inning. Jones had his second

Junior outďŹ elder David Kindred bats during the Crimson TideĘźs 7-4 victory against Mississippi Valley State Tuesday night, snapping the Delta DevilsĘź ninegame winning streak. CW | Rachel Hill home run of the game in the bottom of the inning to put the Tide two runs ahead. Jones’ home run was his 11th of the season and 18th of his career. Senior third baseman Jake Smith then added another home run to make it the first time this season Alabama has had back-to-back home runs. “[Jones] had a great night,â€? Gaspard said. “Clay’s starting

to hit some balls out of the park again, which is good. That’s what we have to do. Those middle guys have got to start hitting home runs and we’re starting to get those in these last couple of weeks.� Whitaker closed out the final inning with no runs. This game extended Alabama’s winning streak to four games.

MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

Tide returns from Drake Relays By Mike Albanese Contributing Writer The University of Alabama men’s track and field team improved its national ranking by ten spots with a strong performance at the 101st annual Drake

Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, April 24-26. The Tide entered the weekend ranked 37th nationally. However, with a pair of top finishes and several strong performances, the Tide catapulted itself to 27th in the nation.

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performances, the Tide performed well on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the 4x100-meter relay team made up of James, Watson, freshman Brandon Spradley and senior Ray Jadusingh sprinted to a time of 40.04, which is a season best. Under the “relay under the lights� portion of the meet, junior Andrew Kirwa finished third in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:00.93, setting a personal best. In the 4x800 -meter relay, sophomore Aaron Stockstell and juniors Samoei, Joel Rop and Julius Bor finished eighth with a final time of 7:24.27. In the 100-meter dash, Jadusingh ran a time of 10.54, which was the third fastest of the day. He also earned a second place finish on Saturday with a time of 10.50. Saturday also saw numerous solid performances, starting with the high jump, as sophomore Tyler Campbell finished eighth with a leap of 6-10 3/4.

SPORTS

Tide shuts down Mississippi Valley State

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SPORTS Norgrove placed 18th in the 400meter hurdles with a time of 53.14 and Rop placed ninth in the 1500-meter run at 3:51.17. Even though the Tide posted impressive times at the Drake Relays, they were still performing under less than ideal conditions, as the temperature dipped under 60 degrees and was accompanied with excessive rain and wind. Glance said this weekend gave him a chance to see the true character and emotion his team has inside them. “Over the weekend, I was proud of the guys and how they stayed focused,� he said. “They persevered through delayed schedules, wind and rain. “The team showed me their fight and character, and more importantly, they showed spirit. When they put on that uniform, they represent the University of Alabama.� The Tide will now prepare for its final regular season meet of the season on May 1, in Oxford, Miss., at the Mississippi Open.

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WEDNESDAY • Softball vs Georgia Tech: 6 p.m. • Baseball vs. Mississippi Valley State: 6:35 p.m.

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MEN’S TENNIS

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Tide prepares for Tide falls short at NCAA tournament NCAA Championship By Zackary Al-Khateeb Contributing Writer

By Paige Niewerth Contributing Writer

The 31st-ranked Alabama men’s tennis team lost in the first round of the SEC Championships Thursday in Lexington, Ky., to the 48th-ranked LSU Tigers. The Crimson Tide (13-13) lost 4-2 to the Tigers (8-14). With the loss, Alabama is now on the bubble to make the NCAA Tournament. In the doubles matches, the Tide got on the board first when sophomore Ricky Doverspike and freshman Ian Chadwell earned an 8-6 victory in doubles matchup No. 3. The Tigers, however, evened things up as they won 8-5 in the matchup on court two. The matchup on court one decided who took the early lead. Seniors Saketh Myneni and Houssam Yassine went down to the wire with the fifthranked duo of Neal Skupsi and Sebastian Carlsson, but eventually lost a heartbreaker, 9-8. In the singles matches, Trey Walston dominated the No. 6 matchup 6-0, 6-3 to even things up for the Tide. However, LSU pulled away again with a win at court five. The Tide pulled even again as Yassine won the No. 4 match, winning in two sets. Again, however, the Tigers came back, this time on court two. The Tigers had the opportunity to clinch victory with a win on courts one or three. Carlsson of LSU, ranked 121st in the nation, clinched victory for the Tigers in matchup No. 3. Myneni was earning his match point when his match was called. Tide head coach Billy Pate talked about how his team performed against LSU. “We performed ok,� Pate said. “We really battled like we have all year. We just came up a little short.� Myneni said much of the same. “We had a couple of guys injured,� Myneni said. “But we still fought really hard. We showed something, a lot of improvement. We have to take the positives out of the match and evaluate our strengths and weaknesses.� Although the Tide has done well this season, Pate said consistency has been an issue for the team. “We’re a little bit of a Jekyll and Hyde team,� Pate said. “We know we have the talent to beat any team in the nation. We know that. We’ve kind of been there. At the same time, we’ve laid a couple of eggs.� Despite the loss, Pate is confident in his players and their performances. “We feel like we’re in,� he said. “We’ve got enough quality wins. We’ve had Jarryd Botha jump into the mix as a freshman. He’s obviously been one that’s helped us. Ricky Doverspike has been really good. Houssam Yassine has also been a rock for us at the number five position.�

The No. 64 Alabama women’s tennis team fell to No. 74 LSU last week 4-2 in the Southeastern Conference tournament. The Crimson Tide came out strong, winning the doubles point, but LSU fought back to win four singles points. Doubles partners sophomore Courtney McLane and freshman Alexa Guarachi, ranked No. 17, won 8-1 on court one, while senior Alice Tunaru and freshman Antonia Foehse won 8-3 on court two. Court three doubles play went unfinished. In singles, No. 57 Guarachi won 6-0, 6-3. Now ranked 68th at the conclusion of the season, The Crimson Tide finished 10-12 and placed ninth in the SEC. “The team demonstrated a lot of maturity, resilience and tenacity,� said head coach Jenny Mainz. “They fought in every match.� With many opportunities during the season to finish, the team couldn’t convert them into wins. The team played nine 4-3 matches and capitalized on three. Three of the matches were losses to Georgia, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. “Certain goals were set for the season, and we fell short,� McLane said. “We worked hard and came up short on some. That is nothing to be ashamed of.� The Tide performed its best as a team this season against TCU, where the Tide won 4-3, and against Auburn, also defeating the Tigers 4-3 in Auburn. Despite setbacks this season, such as a particularly challenging schedule and some key injuries, the team remains positive about its future. The Tide is ready to fight back and focus on improving.

Freshman Antonia Foehse backhands a ball in Alabama's 7-0 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 28. In doubles play, she and her partner Alice Tunaru won one of the matches against LSU in the SEC tournament. UA Athletics “We have an unbelievable team with chemistry, and we play and care for each other,� McLane said. Though the team may not have reached the NCAA Championship, doubles team McLane and Guarachi will still be competing in the tournament. McLane and Guarachi are 7-3 in SEC play and 13-4 in the regular season at the No. 1 position. “I am very proud of them,� Mainz said. “They do an outstanding job at leading the team and are a very convincing doubles team.� McLane and Guarachi have been playing all season together, and defeating the 12thranked Ole Miss duo of Kristi Boxx and Karen Nijssen in a rematch set their momentum. Along with playing doubles in the SEC tournament, Guarachi also has a chance of playing singles in the NCAA tournament. At the No. 2 spot for the Tide, her win against LSU marks her 12th consecutive win this season. The NCAA Tournament Selection Show will air May 4. Next season the Tide will be welcoming two Blue Chip

recruits. Alex Clay from Grayson, Ga., is ranked No. 2 in the state of Georgia, and Mary Anne Macfarlane from Ogden, Utah is the top-ranked player in Utah. As for Alabama, players one, two and three will also be returning in the lineup. “These players will make a profound impact immediately,� Mainz said. “We have good, strong talent, a deep team with leadership returning.�

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