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Board to consider 13 percent tuition increase New residence hall also on agenda

By Victor Luckerson Editor-in-chief editor@cw.ua.edu

On Friday morning, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees will consider a proposal by campus administrators to increase in-state tuition from $7,000 to $7,900 for the 2010-2011 school year.

The proposed increase would be almost 13 percent and the largest single-year increase of in-state tuition in at least the last ten years.

Out-of-state tuition would increase by almost 7 percent, from $19,200

to $20,500.

“It’s a very in-depth process,” UA system spokeswoman Kellee Reinhart said of the methodology involved in determining tuition. She said tuition is determined by evaluating each campus’s needs, priorities and expenses compared to other sources of revenue.

“Tuition becomes one of the variables the UA administration can use to ensure they are maintaining quality and meeting the expectations of students,” she said.

Reinhart attributed much of the need for tuition increase to decreases in state funding in the last two years.

Since 2008 the University of Alabama system has lost $170 million in state funding.

“That is directly due to the impact of the recession,” she said.

This year’s high proposed tuition increase may be in anticipation of further state cuts, she said. “They’re trying to ensure quality is not affected by the amount of state support.”

Reinhart said it is difficult to balance the needs of an expanding university with the stress tuition increases put on students and families. She

said the University makes every effort to ensure that financial aid and scholarships increase at a similar rate to tuition.

Earlier this year Auburn University also set their 2010-2011 in-state tuition rate at $7,900. Out-of-state tuition is about $22,000.

In addition to determining tuition

for all UA schools, the board will also vote on a proposal to build a new seven-story dorm on northern campus.

The dormitory, called North Bluffs Residential Community, would be located at the corner of Jack Warner Parkway and Old Hackerry Lane,

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Making students an open book Questionable privacy settings make user info public

By Lucie Enns Contributing Writer

Graphic by Brian Pohuski

Facebook, a social networking website many UA students use, occasionally changes its privacy settings, erasing users’ personal privacy preferences.

This can make information available that students may not have wanted to release to potential employers, who sometimes use Facebook as a means of character judgment.

“The problem with the privacy settings is that every time they change the settings, they automatically make it default so that you have the least amount of privacy,” said Karla Gower, a professor in the College of Communication and Information Sciences and director of The Plank Center.

“They don’t tell people that

they change the settings, so it puts [it on] the user to go in and make the changes,” she said.

“And if you don’t go in very often, and you don’t realize that they have changed, then you are opening yourself up.”

Millions of users are unknowingly broadcasting all of their status updates to the entire world. On the website youropenbook.org, anyone can search through public Facebook profiles and find revealing information about unknowing Facebook users.

Stephanie Ballard, a sophomore majoring in economics, is a student director of a summer program at the Capstone.

When choosing counselors for the program, Ballard said, Facebook played an important role in the selection process.

“The first thing that we did before even doing interviews was look at Facebook pages,” she said.

In addition to a potential employee’s Facebook page, employers may look at friends’ Facebook pages.

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Downtown coffee shop provides organic options

By Stephen Smith Contributing Writer Chloe’s Cup opened its doors in April with more than just coffee in mind. The coffee is 100 percent organic, including the espressos, but the quality only begins there. Located downtown at 2117 University Boulevard, Chloe’s Cup uses coffee from Costa Rica, Rwanda, Sumatran Gayo-Mountains and El Salvador. The exchange is a result of a fair trade program focused on improving the quality of life in each respective region.

In Rwanda, the core of the co-operative is 650 farmers, many of whom are widows and orphans of the 1994 genocide. This Bourbon coffee bean is a bestseller at Chloe’s, and provides these farmers with a suitable living.

Gail Faulkner, a resident of Tuscaloosa

for many years, runs the shop with the help of her daughter. The shop is named after Faulkner’s granddaughter Chloe.

They take great pride in the coffee exchange.

“In the very best coffees, there is an expression of determination and good intention of all those who feed the process. When the people are happy, the coffee tastes better,” Faulkner said. “Our prices are competitive, and our coffee is the best.”

Each of the four main roasts has unique stories, but Gail’s focus is not just abroad. Covering the shop’s walls are multiple pictures from local artist Tish Blackwood, depicting shops and familiar spots around town. Each work is for sale to help Blackwood pursue her dream.

“It is very important for local businesses to be active in the community,

and we want to do all we can,” Faulkner said.

In addition to displaying local art, Faulkner plans to start a music night with a spotlight on music majors at the University. Naomi Mckinney works at Chloe’s as a barista, and plans to play the bassoon to start off the music night. The first of these musical performances is tentatively scheduled for this fall.

In store, Chloe’s uses real mugs to serve their coffee, not paper cups. They also prepare gift baskets for men and women and sell a variety of coffee mugs and scented candles. They also sell coffee by the pound and grind it upon request.

Chloe’s sells a variety of homemade pastries and foods, including muffins, cakes, hummus, salads and chicken salad, which is their most popular item.

Chloe’s Cup, opened in April, offers fresh, organic products and a relaxed atmosphere.

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UA research team wins Gates’ Grand Challenges grant

By Katherine Martin Contributing Writer

improved method for detecting and tracking water contamination, according to a UA news A University of Alabama release.

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“We honestly thought our chances were slim,” Thai said.

“But we told ourselves that we will never know until we try.

I’m glad we tried.”

The team said they presented to a committee of foundation staff and experts in the field a two-page application on how their idea falls outside the current scientific model and might lead to significant advances in global health.

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Honors student wins study abroad scholarship

What: Invictus Movie

Honors College student Jackie Pitts was recently awarded an NSEP/ Boren Scholarship to study Arabic in Jordan for the 2010-2011 academic year. Pitts decided to study Arabic because of her fascination with North Africa and Southwest Asia. “It’s such a diverse region with a beautiful language and so many cultures,� Pitts says. “Arabic is considered a critical language, fewer people speak it, and knowing it will help me get a job once I graduate.�

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UA receives grant to fund Bridge to the Doctorate program The University has received a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support a fellowship program for underrepresented minority graduate students studying in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Bridge to the Doctorate is administered by the Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. Applications are currently being accepted for this fall for 12 fellowships.

The program offers a $30,000 annual stipend for two years and covers full tuition and fees. It also offers a mentoring program, conference and research travel opportunities, seminars and workshops and additional research and networking opportunities.

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Gower said. “It’s sort of guilt by association. If they are talking about partying and drug use, its makes you look like you are bad, regardless of what you are actually doing.�

Some students said they don’t feel that it’s fair for potential employers to make judgments based on their Facebook pages. “I feel like people should not make a detailed opinion based on someone’s Facebook profile,� said Josh Gray, a junior majoring in international relations and political science. “It is the company’s choice to make this decision, but I honestly feel like they shouldn’t make opinions based on your profile.�

However, some Facebook users do realize the importance of keeping certain information private. “Privacy settings are necessary for [it] to work for everyone,� Gray said. “The settings are in place because people need them to be there.�

George Daniels, a journalism professor who also teaches seminars on social media outside of the University, stressed the importance of being social-media savvy. He said he feels that it’s important for students to understand privacy settings in order to build online networks.

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While Facebook is one networking website, there are other social networking websites such as Twitter and LinkedIn. “Using LinkedIn is important because we must look at social media beyond Facebook, and LinkedIn is a good way to funnel in potential employers,� Daniels said.

Regardless of the social networking site, it’s important to maintain a good image, Gower said.

She suggests Googling oneself every so often to ensure a consistent online image in every social media venue. “Be careful and remember that everyone can see this,� she said. “This is not just sharing what you did on Saturday night with your friends; you are sharing it with a much wider audience. It stays forever and it could potentially come back to haunt you.�

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The shop’s hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The only exception is Tuesday when they open at 9 a.m. Business is going well despite the downtown construction, and Faulkner is optimistic about local support. “I think once the construction is finished, people won’t avoid the area, and business will improve,� she said. “ Anyone can make a profit, but focusing on quality is what makes the difference to me.�

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With a continued emphasis on freshness, everything is made daily, including freshly cut fruit.

Chloe’s also has a student’s budget in mind.

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It would house 984 students She said the new dorm would and feature private rooms help to both meet current for students in two- and four- demand and anticipate future room dorms, similar in style to enrollment growth.

Ridgecrest South. If approved, The board will also vote on a resolution to demolish several buildings behind the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mansion, including the Byrd Hall and ParkerAdams Hall dormitories. No timetable has been set for the demolition.

The board of trustees meetings will be held Thursday afternoon and Friday morning in the Bryant Conference Center. All meetings are open to the public. Visit cw.ua.edu for a full schedule.

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Belfast experience gives UA student new perspective on Irish culture, politics

By Megan Wilson For the last five months whenever I met somebody, one of two things would occur: the new person would reference Forest Gump, or begin in a horrid version of Sweet Home Alabama.

Now, after being back in hot and humid Alabama for one week, spending the last five months in Northern Ireland seems like a dream. I could easily fill the pages of a book with the adventures and experiences I had while living in Belfast; I am so blessed to have been given this amazing opportunity.

As a part of the South Eastern Conference Academic Consortium program, one student from each SEC school was chosen to participate in a global leadership experience. And, as our group became acquainted with Belfast, the capitol of Northern Ireland, the troubled past of the city became apparent.

Anyone just a few years older than us will recall Northern Ireland as a bloody and unsafe place to visit; yet, in recent years the state has tried to clean up its act. Belfast is a city whose greatest claim to fame is the construction of the Titanic, but her divided history is splashed about on the vibrant murals displayed throughout the city. Northern Irish society has placed more emphasis on symbols and flags than American Southerners do on the display of the Confederate flag.

Right in the heart of Belfast, Queen’s University, resembling Hogwarts from the outside, stands as the leading University in Northern Ireland. My professors included a Lord, a top tier negotiator from Cyprus and one of Northern Ireland’s leading historians. Along with classes, I was able to join the women’s rowing team and Queen’s University surfing club.

As a part of the SECAC program,

each of us was placed with an internship for the semester. Having an internship with the Alliance Political Party gave me the opportunity to expand my political horizon, while experiencing a whole new type of political system. The Alliance party is the only non-partisan party in Northern Ireland, whose primary concern is with the expansion of integrated schools.

As a part of my internship, I was able to represent Alliance at conferences, meet with Zimbabwean refugees and campaign and count the ballots for the UK parliamentary election. Winning a seat in Westminister was a feat never accomplished by Alliance before this year; it was amazing to be a part of such a historic process.

Living on a hall of all international students, my communication skills were frequently tested. In a shared kitchen with Spaniards, Italians, Dutch and Americans, cooking din-

ner was an every day cultural event. Visiting the families of my international roommates was certainly a highlight of my semester.

Traveling also took up a huge chunk of my time: attending mass at the Vatican, gorging on paella on a beach in Spain, seeing Wicked and Ingrid Michealson in London, tracking the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, viewing stunning scenery in Wales, standing in awe next to the David in Firenze, being trapped by a volcano in Croatia, basking in the “greenness” of the Republic of Ireland, and spending Saint Patrick’s day in Dublin, along wih countless other adventures were once in a lifetime experiences.

My entire global perspective has changed, and the lessons I learned in Belfast are ones that I hope that will transmit into my everyday life.

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I learned to defend my beliefs, and challenge myself to see new possibilities; I have become fiercely independent. I don’t miss the rain, but I cannot wait to go back to Belfast.

Megan Wilson is a junior studying majoring in political science and international relations.

Left: Megan Wilson explores the ring of Kerry in the Republic of Ireland with Taylor Amerman from the University of Kentucky and Ashley Shoemaker from the University of Tennessee.

Right: Megan Wilson stands in front of Queenʼs University in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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Editor’s Note: “Where in the World” is a summer series giving UA students studying abroad an opportunity to write about their summer adventures in their own words.

If you’re studying abroad in a fascinating place and would like to tell your story, e-mail editor@cw.ua.edu.

Taliban attack police in SE Afghanistan The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing Thursday morning outside a district police headquarters in southeastern Afghanistan that wounded four Afghan policemen, one critically.

Ta l i b a n s p o ke s m a n Zabiullah Mujahid said the suicide bomber used a stolen police vehicle to conduct the attack in the Andar district of Ghazni province. Deputy Police Chief Nawroz Ali Nawroz said police saw the vehicle speeding toward them and opened fire before the bomber detonated his explosives, injuring the policemen and damaging the building.

On Wednesday, three Americans were killed by roadside bombs, pushing the death toll among U.S. troops so far this month to 31. NATO said one U.S. servicemember died in a bombing in southern Afghanistan, and two were killed in a bombing in the north.

The northern attack occurred in the Baghi Shirkat area, about 19 miles (30 kilometers) west of Kunduz city, said Kunduz provincial government spokesman, Muhbobullah Sayedi. U.S. and Afghan forces conducted an operation early Wednesday in Baghi Shirkat in which 12 militants were killed, including two local Taliban commanders, Sayedi said.

June is becoming one of the deadliest months for U.S. troops in the nearly 9-year-old Afghan war, as insurgents have stepped up attacks in response to a NATO push into Taliban strongholds in the south.

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Gov’t must refocus priorities

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Intelligent design not science Thursday, June 17, 2010 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4

{ YOUR VIEW } WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING AT UA IN THE SUMMER?

“No lines. For anything. The school year is great, but at least right now I donʼt have to wait for anything.”

-Jessica Dawson, Senior majoring in digital media

By Michael Patrick The legal debate over whether intelligent design should be taught in schools has been dormant since 2005; however, the same cannot be said for public support for both sides of the debate.

Dialogue about why intelligent design should or should not be taught in schools has become more active among average Americans.

Generally, advocates for dialogue should be allowed in all circumstances, but it seems most of this debate is held in smoke-filled room style debates in high school government class, where people ask: “why not teach both?”

Nothing against high school government teachers, but I’d take a guess and say that most are not well equipped enough to answer that question. This issue does not allow for the imploration “why not both?” to be answered.

Put as simply as possible, intelligent design is not science. That’s why it has no place in the classroom.

Intelligent design markets itself as a scientific alternative to Darwinian evolution. It is the idea that some patterns in nature are too complex to have evolved, and therefore must have been designed by a supernatural outsider… or aliens.

Although aliens are a possibility in intelligent design, Judge John Jones III, in Kitzmiller et. al. v. Dover Area School District didn’t buy this

-Jimmy Jones, Senior majoring in art

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Many Alabama Republicans were pleasantly surprised when the voting results for the June primary showed Robert Bentley sustaining his narrow lead over favored opponent Tim James. Now, after a long process of recounts, Robert Bentley has finally been certified the runner-up in the primary and will face Bradley Byrne in a run-off election in July.

Bentley is without a doubt the best candidate to face Ron Sparks in the November general election.

Bentley’s clean campaign strategy resonates well with voters and his stances on issues critical to the state are very popular.

Bentley has never done anything during his tenure in the state house to upset voters — which will be a challenge for opponents trying to hurt his political credibility.

Bentley also has real experience in working across the aisle during his time in Montgomery. He authored the Reemployment Act of 2010 (HB 260), which is aimed at putting Alabamians back to work.

This bill was passed unanimously in the House and Senate.

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During Kitzmiller et. al. v. Dover Area School District, much of the time was dedicated to defining what science is and why each opposing side was science.

Evolutionary scientists used the U.S. National Academy of Science’s definition for scientific theory which states, “Theory: In science, a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences and tested hypotheses.”

ID supporter Michael Behe gave another definition, saying a scientific theory is “a proposed explanation which points to physical data and logical inferences.” This definition would, admitted Behe, include astrology as a scientific theory.

This new definition broadens what classifies as a scientific theory and ultimately what is science.

We’ve been there. Making science more inclusive is a regressive idea that attacks science in order to promote a religion, under some false pretense that science and religion are contrary structures.

Simply, intelligent design does not belong in a classroom alongside evolution, because not only can you not dichotomize religion and ID, relying on supernatural agents creates a science that is subjective and irrelevant.

Michael Patrick is a junior majoring in political science.

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By Austin Gaddis

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blatant veil for religion, writing “[intelligent design] cannot uncouple itself from its creationist, and thus religious, antecedents.”

Although Judge Jones ruled against the presence of intelligent design in the classroom, because it violated the establishment clause in the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution, William Dembski’s Design of Life textbook states that intelligent design is unaffected at worst by this decision. The epilogue reassures the reader that even though the case may have stifled the mission of intelligent design to be taught in grade school and high school as an alternative to evolution, they won because now people know and are talking positively about intelligent design.

ID proponents are correct. People are talking about it more and more.

The debate has even coined the phrase “teach the controversy.” But, the contrary sides of this debate have conflicting ideas about what the “controversy” really is.

ID supporters believe Darwinian evolutionists are censoring altering theories, because they are set in a foundation based on the preconception that evolution is true.

Evolutionary scientists, on the other hand, believe ID is not just attacking the theory of evolution, but also attacking the very definition of science. This is where the claim “it’s just a theory” comes into play.

According to Bentley’s campaign, “The Reemployment Act provides incentives to businesses to hire individuals collecting unemployment or whose unemployment benefits have expired.

“Under HB 260, businesses will receive an income tax deduction of 50 percent of the gross wages paid to each individual hired from these categories who remains with the business for 12 consecutive months.” Since these individuals would be paying state and federal income taxes instead of collecting unemployment, a large part of the deduction will be offset.

Bentley’s stance on social issues is also a plus. When addressing the need for an education lottery, Bentley states, “I am personally opposed to gambling. Because of the legislature’s failure to address the issue, the people of Alabama must decide at the ballot box on a yes or no vote whether to allow gambling in any form.” Bentley offers a personal view of how he feels, but also realizes the need for the people of Alabama to address and vote on this issue.

He also offers realistic approaches to other issues we face

such as immigration, transportation and infrastructure reform, ethics reform and protecting our constitutional rights. Bentley has signed a “no new tax” pledge and will refuse to take a salary until Alabama is at full employment, which is 5.5 percent.

Bentley, being a doctor, understands the flaws in our health care system and will be able to give first-hand experience and meaningful insight into reforming our health care system to ensure that Obamacare is not shoved into our state without proper oversight.

At the same time, he will work to ensure that every Alabamian is able to afford health insurance.

Bentley’s campaign platform is very realistic and one that fits Alabama and our needs very well.

He has a proven ability to lead and work across the aisle in order to ensure that progress is being made. Alabama needs a governor that will rid Montgomery of corruption and make our state better every day. Alabama needs a governor like Dr. Robert Bentley.

Austin Gaddis is a sophomore majoring in public relations and communication studies.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Karzai must end Afghan corruption

By Gregory Poole While the Iraq War has been very controversial, the Afghan conflict is viewed as a “just war” due to the need to prevent the resurgence of al-Queda in the region.

Recently, it has become obvious that Afghanistan has a problem with corruption and two-faced leaders. Enter Hamid Karzai.

In a closed-door meeting, Karzai responded to the coalition’s insistence on a crackdown by threaten-

ing to join the Taliban. While his public relations machine has tried to spin his way out of this, there is reason to believe his words are sincere.

If Karzai was being truthful, the US has a huge problem with Karzai. President Karzai showed that he has no regard for the amount of U.S. effort expended in his country, something the U.S. is fully aware of. ninety-eight servicemen have given their lives and the budget now totals $65 billion this year. Given such an investment, the US has at least some leverage for a more open government.

In the end, the Afghan president

will either push for a more transparent government or continue along the path toward tyranny and dictatorship. If Karzai chooses the latter, the United States should back away from the Afghan government as fast as possible by moving the withdrawal date forward.

America fought one Vietnam War and propped up one “corrupt democracy”; we cannot fight another. Sadly, this is where we will be if Karzai keeps the status quo.

Gregory Poole is an alumnus in metallurgical engineering

Online retailer Zazzle now sells T-shirts that read, “Plug the hole with BP executives.” That suggestion—however implausible—is significant in that it captures the public’s frustration over the Gulf oil spill. People have resorted to such ridiculous slogans to vent their frustration because they have no credible solutions to offer. There are no credible solutions.

There is only a sickening slick of oil, reaching through our fragile marshlands, washing ashore our pristine beaches and threatening our wildlife.

It has flowed through every contraption conceived to stop it and will continue to flow for months, until BP is able to permanently seal off the leak.

Hopefully, larger portions of the oil will eventually be able to be diverted to tankers resting above the gusher, but there is no guarantee.

Which is why the population is helpless in trying to figure out who is to blame for what.

Confusion is compounded by the bumbling effort to contain the oil on the sea level. The Mobile Press–Register reported Tuesday that a $4.6 million system of steel boom is being built across half a mile of Perdido Pass in Alabama’s beautiful Orange Beach. The pipes were being installed in response to reports that oil had already appeared in the inland waterways beyond the pass.

Which begs the question as to why the system was not put in place beforehand.

For such shortcomings, people accuse BP, the government and even President Barack Obama of negligence. To a certain extent, they are right.

If the president had made the disaster an urgent priority in late April, and if the federal government had coordinated its efforts more effectively, skimmers, boom and other essential supplies could have been used to fortify coastal areas sooner. These efforts, however, would have only helped at the margins. As long as thousands of gallons of oil are gushing daily from a well 5,000 feet below sea level, no system is going to be able to contain the entire slick.

President Obama could, however, control his image. His tragic mistake has been not appearing more upset, more emotional and more focused.

People don’t want him to just “understand” their emotions; they want him to share them, to feel as they feel and to give a voice to their concerns.

That President Obama doesn’t do those things is perhaps his greatest political vulnerability. He seems aloof, detached and even oblivious to the mood of the country.

Tuesday night, when the president delivered an address from the Oval Office about the leak, pundits and reporters noted the difference between his lawyerly response to the oil crisis and President George W. Bush’s “Bullhorn Moment.”

That impromptu moment, which occurred in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days after 9/11, rallied the country and defined Bush’s leadership after the attacks. That is what people want in times of crisis. People want a bullhorn.

All of this is somewhat unfortunate for Obama, who, by his mere presence and emotion cannot change the underlying realities of the oil spill.

There are, however, things that, as president, he can change with profound implications.

After September 11th, Congress chartered the 9/11 Commission to report on why the government’s national security apparatus failed to anticipate and prevent the attack. Congress followed that commission’s recommendations and established a Director of National Intelligence to oversee the nation’s 16 spy agencies.

In 2005, the U.S. House of Representatives created the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina. That committee also produced recommendations concerning how to better manage emergency response resources.

In his speech Tuesday night, the president told the country he has “established a National Commission to understand the causes of this disaster and offer recommendations on what additional safety and environmental standards we need to put in place.” The president continued, “One place we’ve already begun to take action is at the agency in charge of regulating drilling and issuing permits, known as the Minerals Management Service. Over the last decade, this agency has become emblematic of a failed philosophy that views all regulation with hostility…

“So, (Interior) Secretary Salazar and I are bringing in new leadership at the agency - Michael Bromwich, who was a tough federal prosecutor and Inspector General. And his charge over the next few months is to build an organization that acts as the oil industry’s watchdog, not its partner.”

There have been three national catastrophes in the past 10 years, and each time the government has been forced to establish a commission to figure out what went wrong. Some on the left have used these events to advance the idea that the government is too small. Some have even exploited this crisis as justification for giving the same government that failed to regulate BP the power to regulate the carbon emissions of the entire economy.

If President Obama really wanted to take meaningful action, he could start by recognizing that legislating something does not guarantee it will happen. There are limits to what the government can do. Yet, there are also things the government has to do, such as responding to oil spills and hurricanes.

So let’s focus on making sure we are prepared for the worst: from nature, from enemies, from negligence. Then maybe we won’t need a commission the next time something terrible happens.

Meanwhile, those other things the president is so fond of – health care, cap-and-trade, financial reform – may just have to wait.

Tray Smith is the opinions editor of the Crimson White.

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Homegrown Alabama making impact in community

By Hailey Grace Allen Contributing Writer

UA News Kendra Key, Alan Blinder and Connor Johnson were named to the USA TodayĘźs All-USA College Academic Second Team. Ten students in total received recognition from the program.

Students named among nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best by USA Today

By Ashley McDaniel Contributing Writer The University of Alabama once again led the nation with the most students named in a single year to the USA Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-USA College Academic Team with a record 10 University students on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, according to an UA news release.

Judges selected team members by considering grades, leadership activities and how students extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom, USA Today stated.

Alan Blinder, a junior majoring in journalism and political science; Connor Johnson, a senior majoring in biology; Kendra Key, a May 2010 political science graduate and Dana Lewis, a May 2010 public relations and political science graduate, were named to the second team.

Joy Driver Aldridge, a May 2010 chemical and biological engineering graduate; Richard Cockrum, a senior majoring in biochemistry; Susan DeLeon, a May 2010 biology graduate and Amy Frees, a May 2010 chemical engineering graduate, were named to the third team.

Kalen Berry, a biology major, and Rebecca Long, a chemistry major, were May 2010 graduates, and they received honorable mention.

The subjects the team researched covered a broad spectrum of biological findings.

For instance, DeLeon has researched Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, and the experience has been life changing, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so rewarding seeing my success validating Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease and being given the chance to put the name out there,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The compliments that I have received from different researchers and families of Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease have been overwhelming and truly humbling.â&#x20AC;?

After doing atmospheric research, Driver Aldridge said the honor of being named to the team is something sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remember for a long time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels so rewarding to know that all of my work has paid off,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great feeling to look back and know my efforts have made an impact on someone else, and I am excited to see that the importance of environmental issues is being recognized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My college work experiences have taught me so much in the past five years, and I have had so many wonderful and unique experiences. Not many people can say that they had the chance to live in Hawaii and work at an atmospheric observatory on a volcano,â&#x20AC;? she

FAST FACTS â&#x20AC;˘ UA led the nation with 10 students named to USA Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-USA College Academic team this year.

â&#x20AC;˘ Alan Blinder, Connor Johnson, Kendra Key, Dana Lewis, Joy Driver Aldridge, Richard Cockrum, Susan DeLeon, Amy Frees, Kalen Berry and Rebecca Long received recognition. added.

Other students said the experience affected them in number of ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As canned as this will sound, the best part of the award is that pediatric stroke got a mention in one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most widely-read newspapers,â&#x20AC;? said Blinder, who researched pediatric stroke.

By researching this topic, he said, he hopes children will reap benefits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time we put the term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pediatric strokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in front of someone, there is a better chance of a child benefiting somewhere down the road,â&#x20AC;?

Blinder said.

The Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market kicked off its season this year on May 6. Homegrown Alabama is now open every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. on the lawn of Canterbury Episcopal Chapel, according to a UA news release.

Homegrown Alabama provides fresh and local vegetables, fruit, honey, baked goods and coffee to the community.

2010 marks the third year that Homegrown Alabama has been a weekly market. The 2010 market season continues through October 28.

Erica Smith, a junior in New College, is the president of Homegrown Alabama and the market manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lack of accessibility to locally grown produce,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel that it is important to present the community with the choice to buy locally.â&#x20AC;?

This year, Homegrown Alabama established a voucher program with Canterbury Episcopal Church that allows food banks to provide food stamps for the market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to become more integrated

in the community,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal of Homegrown Alabama is to educate the community about the value of local produce and to encourage relationships between producers and consumers.â&#x20AC;?

Some vendors at Homegrown Alabama depend on revenue from the market as a primary source of income.

Neil Montgomery, of Rolling Thunder Farms in Briarfield, Alabama, travels to six markets every month selling his organic produce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today is my first day to participate in Homegrown Alabama. The location is great and the fact that the people here appreciate organic produce makes it even better,â&#x20AC;? Montgomery said.

Montgomery is attempting to make the transition to all organic produce, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be here all year!â&#x20AC;? Montgomery said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until they run me off.â&#x20AC;?

Adam Rivers, a sophomore majoring in environmental science, said he appreciates Montgomeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts.

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Rec offers indoor exercise opportunities

By Ethan Summers Contributing Writer

Rec Center holds Zumba courses this summer Want to stay fit but still beat the heat this summer? The University’s Student Recreation Center has a class for that.

Zumba, a group exercise dance program, is offered four days a week by the Rec. Beto Perez brought the program from his native Columbia to the United States in 1999 according to its website, zumba.com.

The program mixes music, dancing and exercise into a 50-minute class, said Leigh Darilek, the group exercise manager at the Rec. Darilek brought the program to the University in summer 2009. She said she had been actively participating in Zumba for four years, and that it is a

great way to exercise.

“It’s different from traditional aerobics or normal group fitness classes because normal classes tend to use almost the same routine the whole class,” Darilek said. “It’s almost like interval training.”

Zumba primarily uses Latin and international music, but the instructor can use any music he chooses, according to Darilek.

“We use any kind of world music: hip hop, jazz, jive,” Darilek said. “You really run the gamut with music.”

Since the University’s version of the program began in 2009, Darilek said the 45-person classes have always been full.

“Come fall [2009], we had lines upon lines waiting to get into the class. It almost got scary,” Darilek said. “No, it’s good because we’ve had such a strong positive response to this class.”

Anneliese Bolland, a graduate student in education research, said she heard of the program through friends.

“It’s a good workout; it’s fun,” Bolland said. “I think it’s one of those classes where you don’t even need a friend to have fun.”

Bolland, who has participated in the program at the University all year, said Zumba is unique among group exercise programs she has participated in.

“You can add your own flair to it,” Bolland said. “You can learn the basic steps and have fun with it.”

Zumba group exercise classes are offered in Studio A in the Rec Mondays and Wednesdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The classes last 50 minutes and are free to students with a pass that can be obtained from the Rec’s front desk.

with the group exercise program to create their own course offerings.

Stephanie Lund, a senior majoring in accounting, created a karate group exercise class through the Rec’s group exercise program in September 2009.

“I decided to get a class started because I was having a hard time getting involved in the martial arts community here in Tuscaloosa,” Lund said.

Lund, who has spent ten years practicing karate and four years teaching karate, is a certified instructor through United Professionals.

United Professionals is a national association for top martial arts businesses and institutions, Lund said.

Its goal is to encourage learning and instructing within the martial arts community.

Lund based the class’s curriculum on her own experience with Alexander’s Martial Arts in Huntsville and the Shin Nagare karate style.

Lund said that while she is experiIn addition to Rec staff-led group exercise classes, students can work enced, the class is for anyone.

Student-lead karate classes available

Senate focuses on student outreach Before Bama and new programs seek to include students

By Charles Scarborough Staff Reporter cjscarborough@crimson.ua.edu The Student Government Association Senate voted Thursday to create the Before Bama e-mail program to streamline students’ ability to get involved in student organizations that match their interests.

The resolution, authored by SGA senator Ryan Flamerich, will allow demographic information provided by students when they apply to the University to be used to create personalized mass mails about campus groups and programs.

“Before Bama is an opportunity for us to engage students before they step foot on campus,” SGA Executive Vice President Nicole Bohannon said.

“Through this program, student organizations can reach out to potential new members, and incoming freshmen can reach out to those organizations, too. It’s a personalized, virtual Get on Board Day.”

The resolution was tabled in April because the Student Affairs Committee was unsure of the scope of the project. Flamerich said it was his fault for poorly communicating with the committee prior to that vote.

Another focus of the senate session was discussing the newly created Meet Your Senator Day. SGA senators will visit classrooms of the colleges they represent at the beginning of the fall semester to make their presence known to the students they represent.

The SGA will also host general college forums throughout the fall semester for senators to address student concerns about their respective colleges.

More than 100 student organizations will also be assigned an SGA senator in order to bridge gaps that may have existed between student organizations and the SGA. “Reaching out to colleges and student organizations was one of my biggest goals this year,” Bohannon said. “By hosting things like general forums and Meet Your Senator Day, we will be able to work much more closely with students.

“Having over 100 student organizations assigned a senator to personally work with them gives us the opportunity to bring such a diverse group of students to the table. We’re excited to help student organizations in any way we can and also to gain their perspective and input on

SGA initiatives, as well.”

The senate also voted Thursday to recognize and congratulate the efforts of the Mississippi Alumni Chapters of the University of Alabama and the Mississippi legislators for their license plate charity efforts.

Over the past two years, Mississippi has offered a specialty University of Alabama tag.

The Mississippi Chapters of the Alabama Alumni Association and the University of Alabama worked with Mississippi legislators to pass legislation to send a portion of the specialty license fee to charitable organizations.

“I think that it is important not only for students to be recognized, but alumni as well because they also represent the University of Alabama,” Sen. Mary Clanton, author of the resolution, said. “The Mississippi Chapters of the Alabama Alumni Association worked with Mississippi legislatures to pass legislation that directs $44 from the $51 specialty license plate fee to go toward a chosen charitable cause.

“Mississippi is one of the first states to do this, and this year they chose the Blair Batson Children’s Hospital where they presented at check for $71,000. The $71,000 represents over 1,500 UA tags being purchased in the state of Mississippi.”

The SGA Senate will have another special summer session on July 17 before returning to

“It is beginner level, so if you’ve never done any kind of martial arts or kickboxing, then the start of each class is me teaching you what we will be doing for the remainder of the class.”

Richard Brackner, a junior majoring in biology, joined the class in fall 2009. Before the class, he had only a minor background in karate, he said.

“I was involved when I was real little,” Brackner said. “I picked it up cold [last fall].”

Brackner said he enjoys the class because of the workout.

“It’s a great workout. It’s perfect for beginners,” Brackner said. “It’s not too complicated, and it’s easy to pick up. [Lund is] real clear about what she wants and is real helpful on an individual basis.”

The class, which lasts 50 minutes, is offered on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and on Thursdays at 4 p.m.

“Right now, we’re seeing how the summer works out with numbers and stuff,” Lund said. “Hopefully it’ll be ongoing.”

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“It’s nice to support local, organically grown food,” Rivers said. “The fact that I’m able to have a conversation with the person that grows my food means a lot to me.”

Rivers also considers the impact that buying locally has on the environment.

“Purchasing locally grown food reduces the use of fuel that would be used to transport food elsewhere. It may be a small step, but it’s key to reducing our impact on the environment,” Rivers said.

Tillman Allen, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering expressed similar feelings.

“I like that I am able to help local farmers function outside of major corporations.

I think it is important to give farmers the option to keep their food local,” Allen said.

“It’s nice to be able to buy food in a nice environment and a friendly atmosphere.”

For students interested in getting involved in Homegrown Alabama, Smith said, “We always have a table at Get on Board Day, but we try to keep an open policy.”

During the school year, members of Homegrown Alabama meet every other Wednesday, and the group offers a number of ways to gain volunteer credit, Smith said.

For more information on Homegrown Alabama visit their website at homegrownalabama.org or e-mail the organization at homegrownalabama@gmail.com.

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The fish could also fall victim to predators such as sharks and seabirds. Already there have been increased shark sightings in shallow waters along the Gulf Coast.

The migration of fish away from the oil spill can be good news for some coastal residents.

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It’s not just me. I had to wait at the cleaning table to clean fish.”

AP Photo | Gerald Herbert An oil soaked pelican takes flight after Louisiana Fish and Wildlife employees tried to corral it on an island in Barataria Bay just inside the the coast of Louisiana.

He noted that it is common for

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But this latest shore migrasuitable,” said Larry Crowder, a Duke University marine biolo- tion could prove deadly.

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The nearly two-month-old oil ly wash ashore and overwhelm spill has created an environ- the fish. They could also become mental catastrophe unparalleled in U.S. history as tens of millions of gallons of crude oil have spewed into the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.

Day by day, scientists tally up dead birds, sea turtles and other animals, but the toll is surprisingly small given the size of the disaster. The latest figures show that 783 birds, 353 turtles and 41 mammals have died—numbers that pale in comparison to what happened after the Exxon Valdez disasAP Photo | Ted Jackson ter in Alaska in 1989, when A couple of boats pull an oil collecting boom between them 250,000 birds and 2,800 otters through a heavy oil slick from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill site. are believed to have died.

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By Jordan Staggs Senior Staff Reporter jlstaggs@crimson.ua.edu

Father’s Day is looming just around the corner—June 20, to be exact—and if you’re like me, you’ve been trying to decide what to get Dad for a few weeks now. Sure, there’s always the option of giving him a tie or a wallet, but he probably has plenty of ties he never wears already.

Then there’s the obvious gift from a UA student to his or her father: some sort of University of Alabama paraphernalia. I don’t know about yours, but my dad has a plethora of Bama T-shirts, hats and even golf club head covers. I want something new and exciting this year.

But, maybe you don’t want to just buy a card or gift.

There are other things to do with Dad for the one day of the year that Mom gives over the reins of “boss of the house” to him. In fact, for those of you who live in Tuscaloosa, or Alabama in general, there are some great options to help make this Father’s Day a memorable one—even on a college student’s budget.

Catch a baseball game The Crimson Tide may have just finished up its summer season, but the Birmingham Barons are in full swing, and will be hosting a game series June 16-20 at home against the Jacksonville Suns. If you’re in North Alabama, the Huntsville Stars and the

Montgomery Biscuits—yes, biscuits—will be battling it out in a five-day series on the same dates.

Hit the water The whole state is full of amazing lakes, rivers and creeks. The gulf might be out of the question this Father’s Day, but don’t let the oil stop you from having a good time on the water. Alabama head football coach Nick Saban sure won’t.

“My dad loves going to our lake house in Georgia for any holiday to get away,”

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“My dad loves going to our lake house in Georgia for any holiday to get away. He’ll take my brother and I tubing, which is really scary. Never let Coach Saban pull you on a tube, or you’re in for one heck of a ride!”

-Kristen Saban, daughter of Nick Saban

daughter Kristen Saban said.

“We all take the boat out and ride around listening to his favorite songs from The Eagles. He’ll take my brother and I tubing, which is really scary. Never let Coach Saban pull you on a tube, or you’re in for one heck of a ride!”

Don’t have a boat? No problem. The UA Student Rec Center has kayaks and canoes for rent.

Enjoy Alabama’s past Maybe your dad is a history buff. Tuscaloosa has plenty of history to share. Take him on a tour of the old State Capitol site, located at the end of University Boulevard. Or take a trip down to Moundville Archaeological Park and see where Tuscaloosa got its

start. Then of course, there’s always the Alabama Natural History and Paul “Bear” Bryant museums, located right here on campus.

See a movie It may sound boring, but Dad will appreciate having the chance to go with you. Let him pick the movie, buy his ticket and don’t forget to treat the man to some popcorn.

Some flicks showing that Dad may like include The A-Team, Jonah Hex, Grown Ups and The Karate Kid (if you’re taking younger siblings along or you just want to see Will Smith’s son kick butt).

Have “family time” Being a parent is a full-time

job, so let Dad kick back and enjoy his favorite meal, or have a game night with the whole family. It’s not as lame as you might think.

“My mom will cook dinner, and we sit down as a family and enjoy the meal,” Kristen Saban said. “After that we usually sit down and watch ESPN and discuss what is on, or watch a good movie. We don’t do too much, but being together is the best part, and I know we all love the time that we get to have.”

If you’re just looking for a simple gift to say “Thanks, Dad,” there are some cool options that maybe you haven’t exhausted yet on previous Father’s Days. Try going to Woods & Water if your dad is a nature guy, or check out www.oldglory.com for classic sports and music T-shirts.

The Rolling Stones tee I got my dad for his birthday was a big hit.

No matter what, though, just be sure to tell him “Happy Father’s Day.” It will mean more than any gift.

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Right: Dave Rawling and his musical partner Gillian Welch of the Dave Rawlings Machine sang Americana styled bluegrass on Friday. The two have worked with many legendary musicians.

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Filmakers continue cashing in on the classics

By Carter Glascock Contributing Writer In light of the release of the new “The Karate Kid,” a question comes to mind of whether it is at all necessary to remake a once popular film.

Why can’t we just remember and enjoy the original film’s greatness and not be given some half cooked treatment, cashing-in on its popularity?

Standing alongside adaptations of TV shows, comic books and video games; remakes of past popular films were one of the most marketable properties in 2000’s cinema. Despite their ubiquitous nature in theaters, their quality varied quite substantially; ranging from the inspired genius of Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” (an American remake of the Hong Kong crime drama “Internal Affairs”) to the downright awfulness

(so I hear) of Samuel Bayer’s recent remake of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

Most of the negative attention associated with remakes, it seems, is generally aimed at the horror genre.

Thoughtless remakes of classic 70’s horror movies and recent international horror sensations glut the pipes of the American film market like the substance-less goo they are.

These brainless duds, which range from tension-less, gory fluff fests (“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” remakes) to unintentionally hilarious head-scratchers (“The Wicker Man” with Nicolas Cage), have somehow managed to be huge draws at the box office, however.

This utter exploitation of the genre, unfortunately, shows no signs of slowing down either.

Roman Polanski’s classic religious horror film “Rosemary’s Baby” is

set to be remade with the help of Michael “Explosions” Bay. Also, the acclaimed 2008 Swedish vampire tale “Let the Right One In” is going to be given the Americanized treatment after a mere two years since its release.

Right One’s director Tomas Alfredson told MovieZine, “Remakes should be made of movies that aren’t very good, that gives you a chance to fix whatever has gone wrong. I’m very proud of my movie and I think it’s great, but the Americans might have another opinion.”

Hollywood has had a long dependency on the remake for the guarantee of filled up theaters. This dates all the way back to the turn of the 20th century, with Siegmund Lubin’s 1904 remake of Edwin S. Porter’s 1903 The Great Train Robbery.

But, what separates the bad remakes from the good ones?

It would seem the strongest answer to this would be the intention of the remake: is it being remade solely for the purposes of making nostalgiabased profit, or is the director exploring the source material and genuinely garnering fresh ideas from it? It seems that in the hands of a master auteur like Scorsese or Terry Gilliam (see “12 Monkeys”, his remake of Chris Marker’s landmark short “Le Jetee”), these adaptations can take on lives of their own, sometimes even surpassing the source material, such as is the case with “The Departed.”

Sometimes, the key to making a successful remake is presenting the well known story within a timely context; which is precisely what Steven Spielberg did when he amped up the apocalyptic, post-9/11 dread for his remake of “War of the Worlds.”

Other times, it’s a strict adherence to the original source, coupled with

a director’s trademark style, such as Steven Soderbergh’s stylish remake of “Solaris.”

Sometimes though, regardless of whose hands it’s in, it is simply unnecessary to remake a classic.

Case in point: Gus Van Sant’s remake of “Psycho” in 1998 starring Vince Vaughn. Van Sant, a great director in his own right, was way off the mark with his shot-by-shot remake and brought the question “Why does this need to exist?” to the forefront of every audience member’s mind who was unfortunate enough to see the film.

The same question should be asked of the never-ending flood of remakes we see in theaters today. And though some remakes in the hands of skilled directors will always prove to be exceptions to the rule, perhaps more focus should be put on filmmakers with new things to say.

Jupiter hosts 17th Floor

By Trey Irby Contributing Writer Illinois-based group The 17th Floor is bringing their genrebending set list of covers and originals to the Jupiter Bar and Grill this Friday night.

Boasting over a decade of experience and a reputation for playing at fraternity houses and clubs across the country, the group’s party-starting exploits are numerous.

“They are, hands down, the best R&B live performance I’ve ever seen,” said Jeremiah Jones, co-owner of the Jupiter Bar and Grill as well as the band’s manager. “There’s two keyboard players, there’s a guitarist and there’s a drummer. Their vocal performance is incomparable.

They’re a real band. And, it’s not just that they do covers, it’s that they do it really well.”

The 17th Floor can hardly be defined by one genre, but they definitely have a hip-hop

swagger about them. It is evident in the playing of bassist Aaron Thompson.

“The main thing of it is making the audience happy,” said Thompson. “When you do original material, people may not know it. For the most part, people enjoy stuff that they’re familiar with. It’s not about us, it’s about the fans!”

Despite that statement, The 17th Floor is not solely a covers group. Thompson noted that the band will be recording a song called “Feel Me Now” in promotion for a full record the group hopes to be released in August.

“Everything we’re doing on this upcoming album will be like our live shows. Just straight energy,” Thompson said.

Moreover, the group’s story has a 90s hallmark to it, harkening back to appearances on the short-lived “Keenan Ivory Wayans Show.”

Additionally, the interplay

between brothers Aaron and drummer Greg Thompson holds the group together.

Aaron Thompson’s love of playing in Tuscaloosa is not far from his mind.

“It’s a good family,” Thompson said. “It’s perfect for us, because it’s a party and a good college town. I know that Alabama’s certainly about being ranked No. 1. I think it is more about the people than anything else.”

Jones emphasized that the band has a sense of humility in the work that they do.

“One of their biggest draws to me is also their professionalism. They show up and do what they’re asked to do,” Jones said.

“There’s not a single down moment in the show. Definitely expect high energy. A lot of people expect more current material. But with The 17th Floor, it’s not just Lil’ Wayne and Jay-Z. Expect the unexpected, you know what I mean?”

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Bama falls in Super Regional

By Cyrus Ntakirutinka Sports Reporter The University of Alabama baseball team saw its postseason run come to an end on Monday as they lost the tiebreaker game to the Clemson Tigers 8-6. The Tigers survived a late rally by the Tide in order to secure a spot in the College World Series.

“First of all, congratulations to Clemson,” head coach Mitch Gaspard said. “Offensively, they were really good. The last two games, they really jumped on us with their offense.

They put a lot of really good swings on a lot of pitches. They were able to extend their lead.

Pitching-wise, I thought we battled really hard. They just continued to put the barrel on a lot of balls.”

The Crimson Tide finished its season with a 42-25 record, including a stretch during which Alabama won 13 of its last 17 games. This marked the 14th 40-win season in Alabama history and the first since 2006.

“I’ve been coaching for 24 years [both] as an assistant and

a head coach, and I’ve never been more proud of a team than this group,” Gaspard said. “The way we finished up the season over the last month, the way we competed, was as good as any I’ve ever seen. To put ourselves back into a position to win the game in the ninth inning speaks volumes about our team. I couldn’t be more proud to be the coach of this Alabama baseball team.”

The Clemson batters gave Alabama pitcher Nathan Kilcrease trouble with 11 hits as they picked up two runs in the second, third and fourth innings respectively, to make it a 6-1 game going into the fifth inning.

“I wasn’t really tired,” Kilcrease said. “I just couldn’t get into a rhythm out there.

Every out I had I had to work hard for it. They did a great job of battling. I was pretty amped up in the first inning, but that was actually one of my better innings.”

Alabama did not give up easily, as the team put together hits to have a ninth inning rally.

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Clemson’s lead to 8-6.

While the result of the game freshman Brett Booth who aver- “Everything started clicking may have been one the team aged .357 with a homerun and like we knew it could. Pitching, may not be proud of, second two RBIs in eight post-season hitting, defense; we kept getting baseman Ross Wilson was games. Performances by play- key hits. I’ve been proud of all pleased with the team’s resil- ers like Booth have been key to our guys. It’s been a fun ride.

We tried to just ride that wave the late-season push. iency.

“For the longest time, we out and unfortunately we didn’t “We just kept battling,” Wilson said. “[Kevin] Brady were scratching and clawing, get to our ultimate goal, but it’s came out kind of wild, got him- trying to get out of the funk been fun.” self in trouble, and [Brett] Booth hits a home run. We got excited and kept getting guys on. You just never know what can happen.

I didn’t think they would pitch to Jake [Smith], or I really thought he was going to hit one out. It speaks volumes of our team that we can even start a comeback like that in the bottom of the ninth inning when everyone thought we were out of it.”

UA Athletics While the rally may have not produced a Sophomore center fielder Taylor Dugas makes a diving catch on Brad Miller’s win for the Alabama line drive in the third inning during Sunday’s game against Clemson. The Tide team, it showcased lost that game 19-5.

BASKETBALL

Tide makes moves during the summer

By Jordan Eichenblatt Contributing Writer Men’s basketball head coach Anthony Grant seemed like an NBA general manager in May. He received two commitments from top recruits, added a good out-of-conference game to the schedule, changed up the coaching staff and lost a senior.

Forward Justin Knox announced the day after the spring semester ended that he would transfer to UAB. Darien Knox, Justin Knox’s uncle, said in a news release that his nephew’s style of play doesn’t fit in well with Grant’s up-tempo system.

After the Alabama Appeals Committee met, they allowed Knox to transfer,under the stipu-

lation that he wouldn’t transfer to any SEC school or UAB. The Appeals Committee didn’t allow Knox to transfer to UAB after a strong suspicion of UAB tampering in Knox’s recruitment process, so Justin Knox started to look elsewhere.

“I was very pleased with the way Justin progressed over they year,” Grant said in a news release. “If he felt he wasn’t a good fit, obviously everybody’s entitled to their own opinion.

He’s got to do what’s best for him.”

Knox found his fit after visiting the University of North Carolina. UNC failed to make the NCAA tournament this year after winning the competition in 2009.

Grant shook off the loss and

received commitments from two five-star recruits in the same day. Rodney Cooper and Levi Randolph, Alabama natives set to graduate in 2011, called Grant and told him they wanted to wear crimson, according to a news release.

Randolph was a big win for the Tide staff. Randolph chose Alabama over Kentucky to stay in his home state.

Grant also named former Director of Operations Tony Pujol as assistant coach, and Grant welcomed 27-year-old Antoine Pettway, the former Dayton assistant coach, to take on the role of director of operations.

Grant also announced that the Tide will face Oklahoma State on December 18 as part of the 75th

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“We are excited about playing Alabama,” Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford said in a news release. “The All-College Classic is a great event, and we encourage Alabama fans to travel to Oklahoma City.”

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Hopkins ďŹ nishes year at Championships From staff reports Freshman Wi l a m e n a Hopkins was the lone competitor for the Alabama womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track and field team June 11 at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where the attendance record was broken for the second consecutive day. The largest crowd in history for the third day of the meet was in attendance with 11,972 fans in a sold out Hayward Field.

Appearing as the first Alabama female studentathlete in the shot put at the national outdoor championships since 2006 (Aymara Albury), Hopkins finished 22nd

with a heave of 50-6.

Though the Archer, Fla., nativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rookie season has concluded, it was nothing short of a spectacular year. Hopkins earned All-SEC Freshman team honors for being the top finisher in the shot put during both the indoor and outdoor seasons.

In addition, Hopkins now holds the fourth-best indoor shot put mark in school history with her mark of 52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 0â&#x20AC;? as well as the fourth-best outdoor shot put mark in school history with her mark of 52â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 Âźâ&#x20AC;?. She also claimed the sixth-best discus mark in school history with a heave of 159â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 10â&#x20AC;? this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of

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Wilamena,â&#x20AC;? head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track and field coach Sandy Fowler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a shot putter to improve six and half feet in one season says a lot about her as an athlete. I deeply feel that Wilamena will do some wonderful things in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her quote to me was, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Coach you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to say it, I know I belong here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That in itself speaks volumes. She was frustrated with the way she placed and threw today, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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In the team standings with only one day of competition remaining, Alabama is in 13th place with 11 points. It is the highest point total since 2007 for the Alabama women, when the team finished 21st with 10 points. Oregon leads the team race with 30 points and is followed by Iowa State in second with 28 points.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track Results â&#x20AC;˘ Shot Put: 22nd place. Wilamena Hopkins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50-6 â&#x20AC;˘ High Jump: 5th place. Chealsea Taylor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5-9 1/4 (4 points) â&#x20AC;˘ High Jump: 7th place. Krystle Schade â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5-9 1/4 (1 point) â&#x20AC;˘ Heptathlon: 3rd place. Chealsea Taylor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5,617 points (6 points) â&#x20AC;˘ Alabama Women All-Americans (All Weekend)

James takes title, track team ďŹ nishes 23rd

By Marquavius Burnett Sports Reporter msburnett@crimson.ua.edu

James finished first in the 400 meter final on June 12, claiming the first NCAA outdoor title for the Tide since Throughout the weekend, 2002 and first ever in the 400 the Alabama menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track & meter event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very competifield team competed in the NCAA tournament in Eugene, tive race and no one thought Ore. The Tide came into the I could have won it,â&#x20AC;? James tournament ranked as the said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about 32nd best team in the nation. getting wins when I compete, The Tide finished the tour- I just think about running fast. nament in a tie for 23rd after If I run fast, the wins will come June 11. They did not have any anyway.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big win for me as a competitors on June 12.

Scorers for the Alabama freshman. This was my first men were junior Fred Samoei time at Hayward Field, and it and true freshman Kirani was incredible.

The kind of respect people James. Samoei finished eighth in the 800 meter final on here have for track, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t June 12 and became the first seen anywhere else. I hope I Alabama male student-athlete will get to compete here again to earn outdoor All-America in the future, but I want to honors in the 800 meters since thank all the fans for their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kiraniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s improved so Peter Etoot in 2005. Samoei is support.â&#x20AC;? quickly since getting here in Head coach Harvey Glance the fourth to earn the honor in the 800 meters outdoors in was more than pleased with January,â&#x20AC;? Glance said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I like about Kirani the most Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. school history. is that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so coachable. He very rarely makes mistakes.

He understands his goals and dreams and where he wants to be in this sport.â&#x20AC;?

Winning the NCAA title was not easy. On the biggest stage of his young life, James had to knock off the No. 3 sprinter in the world, Calvin Smith of Florida, No. 5 Tavaris Tate of Mississippi State and No. 7 Demetrious Pinder of Texas A&M. Glance and James have a great player/coach relationship. Glance knows James will not just settle for the NCAA title. James is hungry for more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He believes in my philosophy, and I believe in his focus and dedication,â&#x20AC;? Glance said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the SEC champion. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the NCAA champion, and now he wants to go on to the World Junior Championships and grab another title there.â&#x20AC;?

The future looks bright for the true freshman and for the team as a whole. Now that James has big stage experience, he is sure to become a great leader for the Tide throughout the next few years.

In the final team standings, Texas A&M claimed the team title with 55 points. Florida followed in second with 54 points and Oregon was third, tallying UA Athletics 45 points. Alabama finished Kirani James poses with his 400 meter ďŹ rst place trophy. With tied for 23rd with a point total his ďŹ rst place ďŹ nish on June 12, James claimed the ďŹ rst NCAA of 11. It is the highest team outdoor title for the Tide since 2002 and ďŹ rst ever in the 400 finish for Alabama since 2002 meter event. when the team placed 11th.

Kevin James competes in the NCAA National Championship meet.

James ďŹ nished ďŹ rst in the 400 meter ďŹ nal on June 12, claiming the ďŹ rst NCAA outdoor title for the Tide since 2002 and ďŹ rst ever in the 400 meter event.

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USA gains respect in World Cup tournament

By Jordan Eichenblatt Contributing Writer

utes into the game, USA defender Ricardo Clark lost sight of England striker Steven Gerrad, leaving Gerrad wide open to kick the ball past For two months every four years, Americans American goalkeeper, Tim Howard.

Thirty-two minutes later at the 36-minute wake up early and crowd around the television to watch 90 minutes of soccer. Each year ends mark, Howard was kicked in the ribs and tendwith the same result: USA not winning. But this ed to by USA trainers before shaking it off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the best game I have seen Howard year we have a chance.

In what was the biggest game in USA play,â&#x20AC;? said USA coach Bob Bradley in an ESPN menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer history, USA faced England in interview.

On the other side of the pitch, the same could Rustenburg, South Africa June 12. Four min-

not be said for English goalie Robert Green.

American midfielder Clint Dempsey shot a ball after two spin moves. The shot was from far away and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much power with it.

But Green mishandled the ball, and it rolled off his hands and into the goal, making the score 1-1.

With that goal, Dempsey became the only USA player to score in two World Cups.

The game finished 1-1, giving USA one point in group play. Within the brackets, the top two teams in each group with the most points move on. A team is awarded one point for a tie, three for a win and zero for a loss.

Slovenia, USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next opponent, beat the final team in Group C, Algeria. For America to move on to the next round, they must win the next two games, or England has to lose or tie another game with an American win.

Host team South Africa kept the tradition of the host team not losing by tying with Mexico 1-1. In what was almost an upset, Paraguay tied the defending World Cup Champion, Italy, 1-1. New Zealand tied Slovakia 1-1, Germany defeated Australia 4-0, Japan upset Cameroon 1-0, South Korea upset Greece 2-0, top-ranked Brazil won out over North Korea 2-1, and, in a game on Wednesday, Switzerland overcame Spain 1-0.

Portugal, who almost lost its star player, Didier Drogba, to a broken arm during a training session, faced off against Ivory Coast, but neither team scored, making the final 0-0.

But fans who have been tuning into these AP Photo | Michael Sohn games have been hearing another sound Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robert Green fails to save a goal during the World Cup group C soccer match between England and the United States at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on Saturday, June 12. besides score announcements. Attendees to the

World Cup Roundup â&#x20AC;˘ Mexico vs. South Africa: 1-1 â&#x20AC;˘ Paraguay vs. Italy: 1-1 â&#x20AC;˘ New Zealand vs. Slovakia: 1-1. â&#x20AC;˘ Germany vs. Australia: 4-0. â&#x20AC;˘ Japan vs. Cameroon: 1-0. â&#x20AC;˘ South Korea vs. Greece: 2-0. â&#x20AC;˘ Brazil vs. North Korea: 2-1. â&#x20AC;˘ Switzerland vs. Spain: 1-0. â&#x20AC;˘ Portugal vs. Ivory Coast: 0-0.

games now use vuvuzela horns to create a constant buzzing.

Many fans have bought the horns, which are cheap to purchase and come in each teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colors.

Many players, not to mention viewers and coaches, have complained. USA captain Landon Donavan said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most annoying sound in the world. But FIFA will not ban the horns.

USA will play against Slovenia at 9 a.m. on Friday, horns or no.

Big 12 bounces back thanks to Texas rejoining conference

By Jim Vertuno Associated Press The league that was all but given up for dead over the weekend has made quite a comeback, Texas style.

The Big 12 got new life Monday when Texas declined an invitation to join the Pac-10, starting the ball rolling for Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M to announce they too would stay where they are, ending speculation of a high-stakes game of conference musical chairs that threatened to shake up college athletics across the country.

Everyone followed Texas after Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe convinced his members they would make more money in television and media deals in a 10-team Big 12 than in a 16-team Pac-10.

Details on how that would work are still unclear, but a person with direct knowledge of discussions among the Big 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remaining members said Texas is clear to set up its own TV network and keep all proceeds in exchange for remaining in the Big 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;University of Texas President Bill Powers has informed us that the 10 remaining schools in the Big 12 Conference intend to stay together,â&#x20AC;?

Pac-10 Commissioner Larry Scott said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about the future of the Pac-10 Conference, and we will continue to evaluate future expansion opportunities under the guidelines previously set forth by our presidents and chancellors.â&#x20AC;?

The conference seemed to be falling apart last week when Nebraska (Big Ten) and Colorado (Pac-10) bolted. Now the Big 12 is back, though there are still

questions about how it will conduct its business.

Last year, Big 12 schools divided between $7 million and $10 million each depending on how many appearances they made on regional and national TV. At Big 12 meetings earlier this month, Beebe said he expected huge increases in rights fees from both Fox and ESPN. The news about the Longhorns, Sooners and the rest of the Big 12 South powers staying put was especially good for Kansas, Kansas State, Baylor, Iowa State and Missouri, the five schools in danger of being left homeless if the conference dissolved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our sincere appreciation goes to all of our league partners, and certainly Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe and his staff, for their hard work during this process. Our league has a very bright future and we are looking forward to

new levels of growth and opportunity,â&#x20AC;?

Kansas State President Kirk Schulz and Athletic Director John Currie said in a statement.

Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan was to add Texas (with Notre Dame the big prize in the conference expansion game) along with its main Big 12 South rivals Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M and Texas Tech.

Because Texas is the richest and most powerful of the Big 12 schools, the Longhorns were seen as the lynchpin to the deal. Wherever Texas decided to place its cash cow football program, the rest of the schools would seemingly fall in line.

But Texas A&M represented a wild card, with school officials meeting with Pac-10 and SEC officials in recent days.

If the Aggies were serious about leaving for the Southeastern Conference, no

matter what Texas did, it was unclear whether that would have prompted the Longhorns, Sooners and the rest to decide the Big 12 was not worth saving with only nine members.

But that SEC flirtation turned out to be nothing more.

AP Photo | Laura Skelding U. of Texas president, William Powers Jr.

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