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State funding cuts cause tuition hike By Jonathan Reed Editor jonathanreedcw@gmail.com
In-state students will pay $4,300 a semester during the 2011-2012 school year, up $350 from last year. Out-of-state stuThe University of Alabama dents will pay $10,950 a semesSystem Board of Trustees ter, up $700 from last year. Ray Hayes, vice chancelapproved a tuition increase for UA students Friday, raising the lor of financial affairs for the cost for in-state students by UA System, said the increase nearly 9 percent and 7 percent was primarily due to the steady decline in funding from for out-of-state students.
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the state. “State support is declining,” he said. “That’s the new norm.” The University has suffered a $62 million cut in state funding since 2008, said UA spokeswoman Cathy Andreen. This year, state funding will make up less than 17 percent of the University’s budget. In 2006,
state funds accounted for more than 24 percent, she said. Hayes said the tuition increase alone will not account for the entire cut in revenue. “Assuming there would be no additional rise in costs, it would take more than a 20 percent increase to make up for
BOARD OF TRUSTEES • The Board approved a 9 percent tuition increase for in-state students and a 7 percent increase for out-of-state students. • For information about new construction projects, see page 7.
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Two months show little change in Alberta
By Katherine Martin News Editor klmartin317@gmail.com Student registration for parking permits for the 2011-2012 academic year will begin next Monday, said Chris D’Esposito, assistant director of transportation services. In recent years, students registered for permits in March when they registered for classes. However, this created confusion because residence hall assignments were not completed until later, D’Esposito said. “Delaying registration until June 27 will allow students more accurate and defined locations when registering,” D’Esposito said. Priority for student parking registration will be based on the dates of class registration for the Fall 2011 semester, giving priority to upperclassmen, he said. After registering, D’Esposito said students can print temporary permits from the Parking Services website that will be valid for 10 business days to allow the permits to be delivered. Ben DeBell, a sophomore majoring in forest and wildlife management, said he was confused when he didn’t register for his classes and parking permit at the same time but just assumed he would register later. DeBell said the new process will be helpful because students will not be left wondering where they will be parking, since they will know where they will be living when they register. Another change for next year will be the number of parking zones for residential students. Currently, there are a total of seven zones, and next year there will be four, D’Esposito said. The north residential parking area will all be assigned yellow permits, and the south residential parking area will have orange permits, D’Esposito said. “This will open up more options for students to park closer to their residential community,” he said. D’Esposito said Parking Services will continue to oversell parking zones, but they are going to reduce the number of permits for the commuter west zone due to congestion in the area this year. There are no plans at this time to build additional parking lots, D’Esposito said.
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By Sarah Massey Senior Staff Reporter massey.sarahe@gmail.com On June 2, the Alabama State Legislature passed House Bill 56, voting 25-7, and sending the bill to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley. Signed on June 9, 2011, the new statewide law, also known as the BeasonHammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizenship Protection Act, has been deemed the strictest anti-immigration bill in the country. While the law cracks down on nearly all aspects of undocumented immigration – transportation, employment, education, housing and law enforcement – the law will also affect public universities, including the University of Alabama.
No change in admissions The bill states in section 8 that it is illegal for an undocumented immigrant to enroll in or attend any public postsecondary education institution in the state without “lawful permanent residence or an appropriate nonimmigrant visa.” While this is a new provision
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• House Bill 56 passed the Alabama State Legislature on June 2 and was signed by Gov. Bentley on June 9. • The bill makes it illegal for an undocumented immigrant to attend any public postsecondary educational institutions. • The University of Alabama already required documentation of citizenship for incoming students. • The bill makes it illegal for undocumented immigrants to seek employment. • The bill’s full name is the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizenship Protection Act.
CW | Drew Hoover Derek Thompson, bar manager of The Alcove, pours a drink on Tuesday June 22. The Alcove sells paper fish as a part of the Save The Black Warrior Campaign. By Amy Hicks Contributing Writer In 2011, the Black Warrior River was ranked eigth out of 10 on the most endangered rivers list, due to the operation of over 90 coal mines on its banks. SweetWater Brewing Company and the Black Warrior Riverkeeper are hoping to not only save the river but also reverse the death sentence it is facing.
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In order to help, SweetWater has launched the “Save the Black Warrior” program, a campaign which has raised over $30,000 since 2008 to help the Black Warrior Riverkeeper with its goal to save and restore a vital aspect of our community and heritage. Local businesses such as Mellow Mushroom are getting involved in the process as well.
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card or visa,” Andreen said. “The University of Alabama Continued from page 1 expects all students to adhere to both the letter and spirit of statewide, the University of our admissions requirements.” Alabama’s current admissions policy already adheres to this “A human rights requirement, requiring all students who are non-citizens to violation, plain and provide a copy of their permasimple” nent resident card or visa. Cathy Andreen, direcLisa Elizondo, a senior tor of media relations at the University, said no admissions majoring in American studies, policy will change because of said she believes there’s a lot of work to be done in the counthis law. “UA does not knowingly try with immigration laws and admit students from other regulations but does not see HB countries without the appro- 56 as a solution to the problem. priate visa. Current students She said that its inclusion of “a who indicated that they were complete violation of human non-citizens when they applied rights” – the mandate that one were required to provide a copy cannot transport an undocuof their permanent resident mented immigrant without the
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threat of prosecution – is problematic. “That’s not about legal status or anything like that to me. It’s a human rights violation, plain and simple, and I think a lot of that comes from a fear, like a xenophobia,” she said. “I don’t think it’s about laws and regulations. I think it’s about a different culture, different people, different skin color, unfortunately.” Additionally, Elizondo said she thinks the banning of undocumented immigrants from public universities is a problem with the law. “I think that if [undocumented immigrants are] here, like it or not, they’re here, and if there’s one thing that’s going to advance this country … it’s definitely education,”
she said. “So denying the right to education is definitely a step in the wrong direction … I think that’s definitely to the state’s detriment and ultimately to the country’s detriment.”
Employment changes While it appears at the surface that the law will only affect undocumented immigrants interested in attending a public university in Alabama, Caitlin Sandley, organizing and outreach coordinator for the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!), an agency that serves as both a social service provider and community organizing catalyst, said the effects will be seen in other areas of campus, specifically the international community. According to the law, it is illegal for an unauthorized immigrant to solicit or apply for work. Sandley said students who are here on an international student visa don’t necessarily have work authorization, but there are programs available for students to obtain this authorization. One such program, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), is an opportunity for international students to have an internship that relates to their course of study for the school year. However, Sandley said CPT requires that you have to have a job before you can apply with the federal government for permission to work in that job. “The trick that comes in with [HB 56] is that it is illegal to solicit a job before you have work authorization, and you can’t get a job so you can get work authorization,” she said. “That really could limit a lot of opportunities for international students at UA.” Sandley said the law will negatively impact the envi-
ronment at public universities due to its effect on both international students and undocumented Alabama citizens. “I think no university will deny that having the presence of international students and a diverse student population is incredibly important to the learning experience, so in as far as this law both turns away international visa students or students who are interested in studying abroad in the U.S., that’s not a benefit,” Sandley said. “But also in as far as this law keeps undocumented students from enrolling, that’s also not a benefit.” Elizondo said the effects of the law will not be seen at least for a few years, as programs that were put in place for children of immigrants disappear. Elizondo herself recently witnessed the ending of a program that helped get her to the University with the elimination of the National Hispanic Scholar Scholarship. She said the last UA student to receive this scholarship was in the class of 2013. “In 10 or 15 years, you’re going to see a lot of children of immigrants, when they grow up, there’s going to be nothing in place for them … If you’re living in Alabama, if you were born there or even if you were just raised there, you’re a contributing member of the state, so to not have something in place will discourage education for those people,” Elizondo said. “It’s going to become a big issue in the next 10 years or so.” Sandley said ¡HICA! plans to actively fight against the bill and anticipates a large number of students involved in protesting the law. “I think students are just uniquely interested in current events, particularly around issues in social justice … We’ve gotten a good response and expect a lot of college student engagement in the coming action against this law.”
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Is summer school really beneficial? By Robert Moore If asked, most students would say, that, though tuition is expensive for summer classes, summer school is a part of college necessary in order to graduate on time. In the wake of the recent tuition increase, as well as other disadvantages normally associated with summer school, is it worth it? With colleges beefing up curriculums and offering more rigorous programs of study that leave almost no room for drops, withdrawals, or failures, it now takes students an average of five years to graduate. Because of this, more students opt to take summer classes to keep them on track. One upside to taking summer classes is being able to get into classes that are normally
full during the regular school year. Many students find the one class they absolutely need to take, whether it be a prerequisite or an upper level, is either offered at inconvenient times or not enough during the fall or spring semesters, causing them to need to take it over the summer. Additionally, summer classes offer a smaller class size and a more relaxed atmosphere than classes during the academic year. Smaller class size also gives students more one-on-one attention from professors. Senior Matthew Hutchins said he thinks summer school is a necessity. “I hate that I have to take summer classes because they are very inconvenient and depending on the course load
can become very expensive for some students,” Hutchins said. “But regardless, they do help in keeping on track for graduating in time.” The downside to taking summer classes, however, includes a smaller selection of courses. Courses such as English and math and those that the University feels will yield a high enrollment are the only ones that will be offered. Because these classes are offered in a condensed period of time, they may not always cover all of the material that is regularly offered. Some learning shortcuts or helpful hints may be omitted so that the basic need-to-know information can be taught. This means that the course will be more intensive and therefore some-
IN THE TWEET OF THE MOMENT Are summer classes worth it? “Yes, they are easier and so worth it. especially if you are behind in classes. def. more 1 on 1 time with the teacher” - Lori Bond
“Interim classes are great. Way more focussed subject matter, MUCH smaller classes”
“Summer classes are stressful. It comes at you so fast and is a lot of work, but it is worth it to be closer to graduation”
“Also I think it’s possible to focus more on each class with just 1 or 2 classes instead of a full semester’s worth of work.
- Kristen Maddox
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times harder than normal. So, is summer school worth it? Corey Smith, a senior cur-
rently taking summer classes, said summer school is worth it “if you just want to pass a class or want a smaller class,
but if you want to actually learn something, the shorter period of time is going to hinder that.”
Library names 2011 faculty and staff award winners By Melissa Brown Contributing Writer The Library Leadership Board has named Beth Holley and Wayne Rau as its 2011 Faculty and Staff Award recipients. “The Library Leadership Board Awards were created to recognize, on an annual basis, a library faculty member for truly outstanding professional contributions to University Libraries or to the field of librarianship,” Donna Adcock, of UA Libraries, said. “And to recognize the exceptional library staff member whose competence, attitude and helpfulness advances the mission of University Libraries.” The awards have been given annually since 2000, Adcock said. Beth Holley, head of Acquisitions for Gorgas Libraries, received the Faculty Award, and Wayne Rau, digital media specialist for Stanford Media Center, was named as Staff Award recipient.
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the funding gap,” he said. The University has been cutting some costs in order to make up for the funding shortfall since 2008, Hayes said. Between 2008 and 2010, the University began cutting services, reducing staff and creating other cost-saving measures to offset the shortfall. Since 2010, the University has continued to implement these measures, he said. Andreen said the University will need to continue to function efficiently. “We have worked diligently to reduce costs, including changes to our operating budget and the implementation of initiatives that have successfully reduced our energy consumption,” she said. “As a result, we have not reduced the number of students we accept; students have full access to the classes they need to graduate; we are fully staffed to meet student expectations; and classes are taught by fully qualified faculty.” Fees levied by individual colleges, such as technology fees and facilities fees, are likely to increase, Andreen said. Other universities across the South are raising tuition
The criteria for Staff Awards [include] service to libraries, continuing growth, and skill in job performance. —Donna Adcock
Beth Holley
Wayne Rau
Holley oversees the Acquisitions Department and is responsible for acquiring print and electronic media for Gorgas Library. “Our responsibilities include ordering, claiming,
receiving and paying for all materials added to the libraries’ collections,” Holley said. “Criteria for the Faculty Award [include] service to libraries, the University, and communities; continuing pro-
We have worked diligently to reduce costs, including changes to our operating budget and the implementation of initiatives that have successfully reduced our energy consumption. —Catherine Andreen
as well. Auburn University raised tuition and will require students to pay a “proration fee,” a rise in costs that will total more than 10 percent, Hayes said. The University of Florida raised their tuition by 15 percent, the University of Tennessee by 9.9 percent, and Louisiana State University by 8 percent, he said. Despite the increase in tuition and other costs, Hayes said the University is dedicated to providing support for students. From 2008 to 2010, the three universities in the system increased need-based and merit-based financial aid support by a total of more than $50 million, he said. During the 2009-2010 school year, the University provided more than $47 million in meritbased and need-based scholarship aid, Andreen said. That is an increase from less than $11 million during the 2002-2003 school year, she said. In addition, more than 10,000 students across the system
work on-campus, and those jobs are another way the system can help students with tuition increases, he said. Andreen said the University employs more than 4,500 students, and those students earned $10.7 million in 20092010. In a statement issued Friday, Student Government Association President Grant Cochran said the SGA will continue to provide support for students through programs such as emergency loans and textbook rentals. Cochran also expressed his support for the University for keeping tuition affordable through tough economic times. “While I understand students’ frustration with a tuition increase, it is important to recognize the current education budget crisis in our state,” he said. “I appreciate the administration’s and the Board of Trustees’ efforts to keep the Capstone affordable for all students.”
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fessional contribution and growth; and skill in academic librarianship,” Adcock said. Holley began working in Acquisition in 1987 when much of the work was still done manually. “In 1987, when I was hired, Acquisitions was still a manual operation,” she said. “Orders were submitted on paper forms and paper records maintained. In 1992, some Acquisitions functions were automated for the first time.” According to a recent UA press release, Holley has played a major role in helping her department work more
efficiently with the new and improved technologies of the 21st century. “Over the years, integrated library systems and vendors worked together on developing ways to exchange order and payment information electronically,” she said. “The majority of our orders and payments are electronically transmitted. As vendors compete with other vendors to improve their online systems to attract more customers, Acquisitions is learning to take advantage of their enhancements to meet the needs of faculty and students.” Rau, recipient of the staff
award, has been with UA libraries for nearly a decade as a digital media specialist. He was one of the early developers of the Sanford Media Center and continues to provide seminars, media distribution and tutoring to students, according to the UA press release. “The criteria for Staff Awards [include] service to libraries, continuing growth, and skill in job performance,” Adcock said. For Holley, the award is a nice recognition for a sometimes-overlooked department. “I am very pleased and honored to receive the Library Leadership Faculty Award. I have been at the University for almost 25 years and a librarian for 33,” Holley said. “The work that my department does often seems clerical and mundane, but without Acquisitions there would be no books, journals, or databases for faculty and students to use.”
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{ YOUR VIEW } TWITTER RESPONSES SO, WHAT IS EVERYONE DOING THIS SUMMER IN TUSCALOOSA? CLASSES, POOL TIME, INTERNSHIPS, NETFLIX, TIME ON THE LAKE? “New grad student orientation!” — @JessABoyle, Jessica A. Boyle, graduate student, Ph.D. in clinical psychology
“Catching up on Dexter with Netflix! In between my 2 jobs, 1 internship and volunteer work, of course..” — @emilydiab, Emily Diab, senior, public relations and communication studies
The GREndel’s mother of tests By Wesley Vaughn So, you’re foregoing the real world for graduate school. Congratulations! You have chosen to delay the inevitable by another two to three (or even six) years. I know, I know. Of course, your intended career path requires graduate school. How could I be so unaware? I mean to say that I agree with you. The job market is sputtering right now, and it will most definitely recover back to its previous cruising altitude and speed once you have dropped $40 thousand or more on additional education. For you, I’m sure it’ll pick right up as you receive that second diploma. If you can sell yourself that fantasy, maybe you should think about retail – or politics, or advertising, or any of the booming industries that basically just lie to people. Anyway, before you can actually enroll in the safe haven of a graduate school, you probably have to sign up for the GRE. This exam and its alphabetsoup cohorts (the GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, etc.) are the Grendel’s mother of standardized testing. You should remember dispatching the ACT and SAT before college. Well, they were Grendel. That testing monster terrorized your mead hall of a high school and ate the dreams of your fellow sleeping students until you ripped a score off of the monster and hung it up in your house. It then could only return to its hellish dwellings and bleed out, much like this metaphor.
— @Wddebardelaben, Ren DeBardelaben, junior, marketing
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Four years later, Grendel’s mother – the literary version, not the Angelina Jolie remake – has risen to avenge its son. You must advance into the testing center lair of this beast on your assigned testing date, where you must follow its silly rules as you fight on its terms. Beowulf could only kill Grendel’s mother with a sword forged for a giant, but for the GRE, you are stripped of your calculator, forced to battle unwieldy long division and square roots without a proper blade. Not only that – the usual and expected battleground is displaced. Academic fights are waged on a computer screen with no room for error as combatants lose the power to revisit problems once completed. The GRE is divided into three,laughably incomprehensive sections that include writing, verbal and math. Rest assured, your graduate school will not be able to ascertain all it needs to know about you from these scores, so remember to qualify them in your personal statements. Writing (given a score out of six): The GRE begins with two unique essays. The issue essay requires you to argue one side of a given issue, and the argument essay requires you to critique a given argument. This portion of the test readily transfers into a real-life skill, one that mirrors the valuable experience of writing a letter to the editor to The Crimson White. I urge you to practice.
Verbal (given a score out of 800): Welcome back to middle school vocabulary tests. The familiar returning guests are antonyms, similes and fill-in-the-blank questions, in addition to a few reading comprehension questions. I do not mean to recoil with recalcitrant indignation, but to base roughly one-third of a test on an erudite affinity with definitions is disconcerting. Not to mention, these words are given without context in a sentence. That’s like a math problem asking for the value of a variable without providing an algebraic expression. Math (given a score out of 800): Have I mentioned you can’t use a calculator? The GRE assures that its problems will not require test takers to perform advanced calculations. But I assure you that is flawed reasoning. Forcing testtakers to squander precious time with long division fails to test the supposed important principles of math. The GRE also has an inferiority complex and openly admits to employing trick questions. If I wanted trick questions, I would have taken the X Games exam. I’m taking the GRE today askance. With help from the Princeton Review, I hope to return home, like Beowulf, after landing a successful coup de grâce on my scholastic foe. Successful or not, I will still have to face that fearsome job market someday – or I could apply to Teach for America. Wesley Vaughn is a senior majoring in public relations and political science.
Tornado exposes UA’s true heart By Grant Cochran
“Internship at Nissan, wakeboarding on the lake, and diving in Cozumel”
When it was announced last In short: The tuition Friday that the increase is not trustees for The unreasonable or Un ive r s i ty of vastly different Alabama System from other SEC voted to raise inschools. state tuition by nearly 9 percent and out-of-state tuition by nearly 7 percent, the group was quickly and vehemently cast as villains. But they were miscast, because their hands were partly forced by a still-recovering economy and policies of the Alabama State Legislature that have failed to improve the state’s education budget shortfalls. The University did not see the rise in tuition alone; both The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama in Huntsville had their tuition rates increased by a similar percent, and other large public universities in the southeast raised tuition as well – some to a larger degree than the Capstone. While many students (ourselves included) tend to deride the University’s overpopulation, in this case, the substantial growth directed by and experienced under President Robert Witt has seemingly provided an economic buffer. “Had the UA campus [not grown] since the year [2008] of the first state cuts, it would have taken a 20 percent increase in tuition this year for that one campus to make up for the cuts,” said Ray Hayes, vice chancellor of financial affairs for the UA System. The decision of the trustees was certainly a necessary evil, but not necessarily evil. Indeed, we do not like the escalating tuition costs of this university, but we do not want to denounce a group for a tough decision out of their control. “State support is declining,” Hayes said. “That’s the new norm.” The battle is not between students and the Board of Trustees. The education funding battle in this state is actually, and foolishly, between K-12 education and higher education. When legislators have to decide between college students and kids, we all should know which group is more politically advantageous to fund. Even then, both K-12 and higher education face proration. State legislatures must look to adopt policies that would alleviate both of these problems. If students want to protest the raises to tuition, they must understand the context and the correct individuals to blame. Students should also take part in events such as Higher Education Day, which is organized by the SGA every spring. The University of Alabama must continue to spend and cut wisely. As state funding continues to fall and tuition continues to rise, students will continue to have a larger financial investment into this university. Thus, this university should continue to budget with the concerns of all students in mind.
If anyone had asked me to outline how I expected my first three months as SGA president to go, chances are it would be nothing like what has actually taken place. Nowhere in my plans was a massive tornado that would initially shake the foundation and mental state of the entire city of Tuscaloosa but ultimately expose the true heart of the Alabama community. It is in times like these that the true essence of a community is on display. A community is more than a group of friends or acquaintances. A community is greater than a single university. A community expands beyond one’s comfort zones. A true community is students helping neighbors and people they had never before met rebuild their homes and businesses. A true community provides unwavering support to those in need. A true community holds strong and together through hard times and adversity. I’m proud to say the Tuscaloosa and university communities are alive and well. While the SGA has played an important role in tornado relief efforts, we have also continued our efforts to reform the way that your student government operates. In April, we elected our first speaker of the senate, drawing a clear line of separation between the three branches of government. We selected, through applications and interviews, a diverse and talented group of directors
who will help the SGA obtain our goals for the next school year. Through presidential order, we have reworked the student organization seating committee and selection process to provide an improved, wider range of student input. This change will ensure that all student organizations have an equal opportunity of receiving reserved seating in Bryant-Denny Stadium. We have sought student opinion of SGA through the creation of an approval survey so that we can ensure our central mission reflects the ideas of students. Finally, we have partnered with different campus departments to secure excellent programs and resources that will benefit students when they return to campus in the fall. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to talk with a group of my peers about my vision and goal for this administration. This group of students did not particularly like the SGA, nor did they see any benefit from an organization they considered biased and exclusive. I encouraged the students to view this SGA with a clean slate. I asked them to put aside preconceived notions about the SGA and judge us based on recent actions and decisions. I told them that this administration would not be your traditional Student Government Association. This administration will push beyond our current borders to reach students that SGA has never before reached. This administration will be different, and we will not back down from our central mission of
serving ALL students. This University, including the SGA, is built on the idea of tradition. This tradition includes success on the football field, in the classroom and throughout the community. Everywhere you walk on our campus, you are reminded of those who came before you and the paths they chose to take. Tradition is not a bad thing, but it is important that we avoid complacency. One must find the balance between honoring our past and pushing toward a new and superior tomorrow. We must continue to hold our traditions close to our heart, but also embrace a fresh and united UA. One of our nation’s current leaders recently said, “We must have the courage to not see the world as we wish it to be, but as it really is.” I realize that we have a long way to go toward becoming the UA community that I so passionately desire. I am not an idealist, nor do I ignore the blatant flaws on our campus today, but I do have the courage of my conviction. While others wrap themselves in cynicism or yield to apathy, we must be unafraid to hope. Hope is the very foundation of democracy – the hope of creating a better UA campus – not just for some of us, but for all of us. The hope of a true UA community will remain the focus of my administration, and I wholeheartedly believe we can and will succeed. Grant Cochran is a senior majoring in biochemistry. He is the SGA President.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tornado changes perception By Ymani Wince
Alabama: where the sun is always at its highest peak and football reigns supreme. The state where sweet tea is served at almost every restaurant, and the smiles are as welcoming as the accents. Looking back on the past week, I’ve come to appreciate the word “y’all,” as well as potato salad and good manners. Coming into the Multicultural Journalism Workshop as the sole camper from Florissant, Mo., I was apprehensive. I had never been to Alabama, and I had no idea what I was in for. I knew that I would be reporting on the devastation of the tornado in Tuscaloosa and that it would be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. What I did not know was that the people I’ve met and places I’ve seen would change my perspective on journalism. Riding through the neighborhoods of Tuscaloosa and seeing the damage firsthand, I could not imagine how it must have felt to lose everything, lose a loved one, or have my life turned completely upside down. I did not experience the tornado and its effects, but I can appreciate the hospitality of Tuscaloosians smiling and waving as I drive past. I’ve met plenty of interesting people. Each camper involved in MJW has his or her own special quirk. Meeting so many diverse students has been amazing: from an intelligent young man from Leeds, Ala., who is Vanderbilt-bound, to the quirky kid of Overland Park, Kan., with a high tolerance for Mountain Dew, to the valedictorian of Tuscaloosa who is obsessed with Jay-Z.Most of all, I gained the skills I need to be successful, not only at my high school newspaper, but in journalism overall. I’ve learned that Alabama isn’t an image of stereotypical southern people; it’s an image of hospitality, bravery, survival and a common bond of football. The people of Tuscaloosa are coming back. Roll Tide.
Ymani Wince is a senior at McCluer North High School in Florissant, Missouri. Wince is a participant in the Multicultural Journalism Workshop at the University this week.
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Home developers consider safe rooms By Marquavius Burnett Assistant Sports Editor msburnett1@crimson.ua.edu @Marq_Burnett With recent tornados hitting the state of Alabama, apartments and housing communities are considering taking extra steps such as adding safe rooms to protect their residents. “We’re going to have to deal with the issues of high density homes, apartments and condominiums; in other words, should they have safe rooms?” Mayor Walt Maddox said. “I think they should. I think it’s something we should require of all new structures that are apartments or condominiums or things of that nature. “I don’t think we can necessarily do that for residential, but I do think, I mean if you look at Charleston Square, of course it’s an older facility, but you really had nowhere to go,” Maddox said. “I would imagine that’s the case in most of these high-density areas. We see how vulnerable they are.” Craig Williams, owner of J. Craig Homes, has been working with property owners throughout the state to install safe rooms in apartments and houses. “There are two different ways to do it,” Williams said. “With new construction, the best way to do it would be with four six-inch thick concrete walls that would be anchored to the foundation if you are on the first floor. The door would be a solid wooden door with latches on the inside that would pin down all four corners to keep the pressure from sucking anyone out of the shelter.” Ideally, you would install a safe room on the bottom floor of a house or an apartment building, but Williams said it is possible to place these structures on higher floors.
Submitted Photo Due to the destruction of the April 27 tornado, Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox and others are advocating rebuilding appartments and homes with safe rooms. “If you are going to a second or third floor or to a house that is already built, you would go into the flooring and go all the way to the top of the on the next floor and anchor it,” Williams said. “It would take a lot of reinforcing and extra materials, but it is possible. You could camouflage it and make it look like a walk in closet.” Even though you can place a safe room on a higher floor, being anywhere besides the bottom floor lowers the effectiveness of the structure. “Really, you want to be on the first floor,” Williams said. “You can put them on higher floors, but it wouldn’t be as impactful.” Most of the buildings that were destroyed in Tuscaloosa
were older buildings that are not up to the standards of the city’s new building codes. “The new building codes address the higher winds that you get in hurricanes and tornadoes,” Williams said. “The buildings that received the most substantial damage were older buildings that do not meet the new codes.” Despite these new improvements, natural disasters are still unpreventable, and no matter how much protection you have, it would be nearly impossible to stop the devastation that they cause. “If a tornado drops on top of you, no building will protect you,” he said. “These new safe rooms can increase your chances of survival.”
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Vanderbilt is the only school in the Southeastern Conference that does not allow freshmen to bring their cars. “We are a society that relies on our vehicles, and that would not be a very good selling point to a student to be told you can’t bring your car here, because most teenagers have their own vehicles,” he said. Ann Elizabeth Stabler, a freshman majoring in elementary education, said she brought her car to the University this year. “I would have still gone to Alabama because the campus is so big,” Stabler said. “It’s really easy to just catch a ride with somebody else.”
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After the April 27 tornado, the American Red Cross was forced to relocate. While the West Alabama chapter had problems of its own, they still answered the call to help the residents of Tuscaloosa in the aftermath of the storm. “Immediately after any disaster, including the tornado, our goal is to get in and be able to see what the needs of the people are, and with anything as large as that particular tornado was, and as devastating, we knew there were going to be sheltering needs,” Sarah McPherson, health and safety services director, said. “We had people on stand-by to open up shelters, and that was our first goal after the tornado—to give people a safe, warm place to stay and have food available for them.” The Red Cross provided shelters and counseling for citizens affected by the tornado. According to assistant professor and Red Cross volunteer Suzanne Horsley, the organization provided three meals a day and delivered food and drinks in Red Cross emergency response vehicles to heavily affected areas.
Though the last shelter closed on June 10, the Red Cross continues to help those who were affected by the storm physically and mentally to recover, while also taking care of other daily responsibilities, such as fire incidents, Horsley said. “The chapter is part of a long-term planning committee in Tuscaloosa that is working to address needs of the community as we start to rebuild,” Horsley said in an emailed statement. “We are also continuing to do casework for clients, in which Red Cross personnel work with individuals and families who still need help recovering from the storm.” The Red Cross has moved to a temporary office at 325 Skyland Blvd. E., across from Skyland Elementary School. Training sessions will take place at the training center located in University Mall near the Piccadilly Cafeteria entrance. Health and safety, disaster and community education classes will be available. One specific class that will be offered in July will educate participants on what to do if emergency services cannot get to affected areas or people in the allotted time and how to help yourself and neighbors. The center will also serve as the
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“We have been involved for about 4 years now with the program,” Lillian Mears, comanager of Mellow Mushroom, said. “We have raised over $100 selling paper fish, T-shirts and SweetWater Beer.” Mellow Mushroom, as well as businesses such as Wintzell’s Oyster House, Moe’s BBQ, The Alcove, Downtown Pub and Brown’s Corner are just a few of the local bars and restaurants that are becoming involved with this cleanup. Every year, the tasks for SweetWater and Black Warrior Riverkeeper become a little tougher, but the overall goal remains the same. “Our fantastic partnership with Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper in Atlanta and the success of the Save the Hooch campaign led us to seek out other members of the Waterkeeper Alliance in the states where we sell our beer and see if would could help them in their local mission,” Steve
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Farace, SweetWater’s minister of propaganda, said. “We want the public to understand the awareness of the river’s current state and for the public to understand how they can help save the river.” The Black Warrior River is not only a home to many families in Alabama, it is also a home to some of the most unique fish and aquatic life in the southern states. “Hurricane Creek, located in Holt, has species that live nowhere else in the world,” said Charlie Scribner, executive director of Black Warrior Riverkeeper. It is their goal to keep this river a safe home to these species and also provide safe drinking water to the people who depend on it. “We not only are protecting the river itself, but also the streams and lakes that connect to it,” Scribner said. The alliance between SweetWater Brewery and Black Warrior Riverkeeper brings them one step closer to solving the many issues at hand. “The Black Warrior
Riverkeeper would not have raised the money that was needed if SweetWater had never got involved,” said Charlie Scribner. Actions are necessary throughout Alabama to make people aware of the dangers that may result as a consequence of the coal mines located along the river. “We are opposing the Shepherd Bend Mine, which would be a major threat to Birmingham drinking water,” Scribner said. “Luckily, there is still an opportunity to stop the mine, because The University of Alabama owns much of the land where the mine would be built.” There are many ways for anyone to get involved and help make a change. The easist is to visit the local bars and restaurants that are helping in the effort to save the Black Warrior River. “Students can show their support by going to the website www.blackwarriorriver.org and learning information about the issues that face the Black Warrior River,” said Caitlin McClusky, volunteer intern at Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
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Board of Trustees reviews upcoming projects By Jonathan Reed Editor jonathanreedcw@gmail.com On Thursday, the Physical Properties Commission of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees reviewed several construction projects for the University, which the full Board of Trustees approved Friday. The Board approved plans for a new Delta Delta Delta sorority house to be located on Magnolia Drive. The house will be located next to the Design House for the College of Human Environmental Sciences and is part of a new development that will also include houses for Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Gamma and Alpha Delta Pi. UA President Robert Witt said the University will not break ground on any of the houses until the Board has seen designs for all four. Designs for Delta Gamma and Alpha Gamma Delta were presented and approved at the Board’s last meeting. The Delta Delta Delta house is estimated to cost $11.5 million. The University will pay for the house, and the sorority will pay the University back over the course of 30 years, said Tim Leopard, assistant vice president for facilities. With the Board’s approval, the University can now begin searching for a contractor to build the house. The Board also reviewed designs for a new Sigma Chi fraternity house, located next to Phi Delta Theta on University Boulevard. The house would cost $6.7 million. With the approval, the University has begun the search for a contractor to build the house. The University also unveiled a plan to demolish the Environmental Health Sciences building on Hackberry Lane. The demolition will clear the way for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to build a home for the National Water Center. The National
The new Sigma Chi house is estimated to cost $6.7 million. Water Center will allow UA researchers to work alongside NOAA officials. The University will lease the land to NOAA. The University of Alabama System will move its office from Queen City Avenue to campus. The new building will be located at the intersection of University Boulevard and 5th Avenue East. The 33,000 square foot building was made possible by a $3.5 million gift by Sidney McDonald, former president pro tempore of the Board of Trustees. McDonald served on the Board from 1992 to 2008, a time period that saw a rapid growth in the UA System, according to UA System Chancellor Malcolm Portera. In that time span, the system grew from a budget of $2.2 billion to $4.5 billion, and the system’s economic impact has grown to more than $8 billion, Portera said. Portera said McDonald always maintained an overwhelming commitment to education. “His support is always significant, it always comes with no strings attached, and it always comes early,” he said.
The Trustees also discussed preliminary plans for the North Campus Student Center, which will be located in the North Bluff residential complex. The center will include a gym and dining facilities. The proposed project would cost nearly $19 million. Trustee James Wilson III expressed concern that the new residential complex and student center would make the older buildings on campus seem obsolete. “Make sure the old buildings are up to par,” he said. The Trustees agreed to apply for acquisition of property on 10th Avenue owned by the United States Army. Although the structure – often referred to as the Armory – was damaged during the storm, the University still feels as though the property can be useful. “It did receive some roof damage, but it’s not irreparable,” said Mike Lanier, project manager for UA construction projects. “They’re hopefully working with the Army to repair that so it doesn’t create damage while this is winding its way through the Pentagon.”
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Birmingham center helps campus veterans By Jasmine Cannon Senior Staff Reporter jmcannon@crimson.ua.edu The Birmingham Vet Center is working with University of Alabama veterans groups to provide services and support to student and local veterans. “We are providing readjustment counseling to combat veterans,” said Natalie Williams, a counselor at the Vet Center. Counseling is available to veterans every Friday and by appointment at Canterbury Chapel, located at 812 5th Ave in Tuscaloosa. Services include individual and group counsel-
ing, as well as family therapy. Jo Pryce is an associate professor at the school of social work and faculty adviser to the Campus Veterans Association. She has been prominent in coordinating a location for the counseling services following a request from the program’s team leader, Alicia Stanton. Pryce’s husband, David, is a Vietnam veteran. “I had become aware that we had students who would benefit from vet center outreach,” Jo Pryce said. “I called [Stanton] up, she was looking for a place and [Canterbury Chapel] was willing to do it. The Vet Center
is one of the legacies of the Vietnam War, and it is hugely successful. Part of it is that the centers have counselors who themselves are combat veterans. “My husband benefitted greatly by the Vet Center. I think they’re wonderful, and I think other universities and colleges should welcome them because they are good at outreach.” The Vet Center is only beginning the process of being more visible on campus. “We are in the process of establishing a memorandum of understanding with the University so they are aware that we are here and to make sure we are visible on campus to be able to provide services for veterans,” Williams said. Williams said she has been meeting with different departments on campus such as the
Women’s Resource Center and the Counseling Center. The University’s Campus Veterans Association president, Will Suclupe, said it is beneficial and a great thing for the Birmingham Vet Center to visit Tuscaloosa. “The way the CVA has been involved is by supporting Natalie and the Veterans Center and getting the word out,” Suclupe said. “I think it’s a great benefit that they’re coming out here and I appreciate them for doing that because it allows student veterans not to have to go all the way to medical center, and if they don’t want it documented in their medical records it’s beneficial if they have the fear or the stigma of getting treatment.” Like Pryce, Suclupe said it’s great for veterans not to have to document receiving services.
“It allows student veterans not to have to go all the way to medical center, and if they don’t want it documented in their medical records it’s beneficial if they have the fear or the stigma of getting treatment.” — Will Suclupe, University Campus Veterans Association president “What I like about it is that it’s really not affiliated with the VA in a sense that you have to get documentation,” he said. “It’s something that’s more like undocumented in your medical records so therefore people have that less mental health stigma of getting help.” “They’re records are completely confidential—that is extremely important. The veteran is the only person who can give them permission to let them share their records with anybody else,” Pryce said. Vet Centers are a part of the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and are located across the nation providing community based services. As stated on the Vet Center website, vetcenter.va.gov, “the goal of the Vet Center program is to provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible veterans in order to help them make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life.” For more information on these services contact Williams at 205-212-3122 or Pryce at 205348-5405.
Business programs rank top 30 By Marquavius Burnett Assistant Sports Editor msburnet1@crimson.ua.edu @Marq_Burnett The Corporate Strategy and Operations Management programs at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce were both highly ranked in a Bloomberg BusinessWeek survey of more than 85,000 students at more than 100 top schools. The survey asked students to rate program performances in 14 academic disciplines ranging from calculus and ethics to marketing and sustainability. After being unranked in 2010, The Culverhouse College of Commerce was ranked No. 75 overall, behind only Florida and Georgia, who were ranked no. 42 and no. 57, respectively, in the Southeastern Conference. The Corporate Strategy program is ranked No. 28, while the Operations Management pro-
gram is no. 29. The top-ranked institution, Notre Dame, is No. 39 in corporate strategy and No. 10 in Operations Management. “Being ranked in the top-30 is a very prestigious honor,” said Charles Sox, professor and director of Operations Management. “What makes it so great is the fact that the feedback comes from students and recruiters who hire our students. It’s nice to see that the employers believe that we are doing a good job preparing students for their careers.” As part of Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s annual ranking of the top undergraduate business programs, senior business students from the 139 participating schools were asked to assign letter grades from A to F indicating how well their business programs teach 14 specialty areas: quantitative methods, operations management, ethics, sustainability, calculus, microeconomics, macroeconomics, accounting,
“Employers clearly recognize the value of the OM skills and knowledge that our students can use to improve their firm’s operations and supply chain.” — Charles Sox, professor and director of Operations Management
financial management, marketing management, business law and corporate strategy, as well as entrepreneurship and international business, which were added this year. “We really have a great faculty and staff,” Sox said. “Our academic advisors and our students work well together. It’s really a team effort from our faculty, staff and students that has helped the program be so successful.” 2008 was the first year The University of Alabama was ranked in the survey. Sox said this has helped the growth of the business school. “We have seen an increase
in the number of Fortune 500 companies that have come to campus specifically for operations,” he said. “Employers clearly recognize the value of the OM skills and knowledge that our students can use to improve their firm’s operations and supply chain.” “We also see a lot more incoming freshman interested in these majors because of our visibility and ranking. It has really helped accelerate the growth and success of the program by having the strength of the program be recognized in that ranking. I expect it to help propel the program even further.”
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It’s summertime, and the living is… not that eventful. Aside from volunteering for tornado relief efforts and studying for summer classes, campus remains in a lull. When he’s not working in the Engineering Department for the REU program, Miller Wright, a junior majoring in metallurgical engineering, plays with his girlfriend’s new black Labrador puppy. “His name is Sir Bartholomew Batman Barton. Ollie for short,” Wright said. Others in protest, Caitlin Hunnicutt and Carrie Tucker, both seniors majoring in mar-
keting, strive to keep their sanity by making dance videos in the Bruno Library study rooms. “Finance is the devil,” Hunnicutt said. “Random dance breaks keep me alive from studying too much.” Carly Palmour, a senior majoring in documentary film production, said her summer would be more entertaining if she had more money to spend. “Ideally, I’d be traveling all summer and going to music festivals or something cool like that,” Palmour said. “Unfortunately I’m broke, so I’m just working and going to the creek when it rains.” For students looking for a summer boredom cure, experience these places:
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WHERE: Drive past NorthRiver Yacht Club and turn right at the stop sign, onto Lake Nichol Road. Drive for about 7 miles, and take a right at the sign that reads “Lake Harris.” Continue down the dirt road until you reach the main gate. Parking is in a gravel lot on the left.
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WHO: Chloe’s Cup WHAT: A local coffee and tea shop that serves breakfast and lunch.
WHO: Black Warrior Outdoor WHAT: A local outdoor retail store with the “Druid Cavern,” a 600 sq. ft. climbing wall with 35- and 45-degree overhangs.
WHY: It’s one of a handful of places to rock wall climb in Tuscaloosa. It also has leather couches and HD TVs for folks to linger, not just shop.
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Students from the University have been invited to showcase their award-winning films at Campus MovieFest International 2011, the world’s largest student film festival, in the entertainment capitol of the world: Hollywood, Calif. The festival will be held at Warner Brothers Studio from June 23 until June 26. Each team of students entered will have a chance to win overall Best Picture, Best Comedy, Best Drama and six special Campus MovieFest Gold Tripod Awards. Teams from The University of Alabama invited to the festival are Que the Lights, Fast Forward, Bob Loblaw’s Law Blog, Project One Studios and The Coiner Production. Senior Xavier Burgin and his team Que the Lights won Best Drama at The University
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Submitted Photo Senior Xavier Burgin and his team Que the Lights won Best Drama at UA Campus MovieFest for “Bottom of the Glass” and are now travelling to screen it in Hollywood. of Alabama Campus MovieFest for their film “Bottom of a Glass.” “The main protagonist is a puppet who has a real puppet
family and loses his family in an instant to a car crash,” he said. “Then, he meets another puppet who makes him forget about being alone.”
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Burgin said he is excited about getting to travel to Hollywood, but is on the fence about how beneficial the trip will be. “This is nice,” he said, “and to be honest, it’ll help win credibility. But, you can’t ride the coattail to success off of one accomplishment.” Burgin also said he plans to further his career in film by attending graduate school and that if a job opportunity arose in the film industry, he would take it. Andrew Carey, a 2011 graduate, directed “Sugarbaby,” which won Best Picture at Campus MovieFest. He said he and his team, Bob Loblaw’s Law Blog, shot the movie in about four or five hours because they planned ahead. “Even though we planned ahead, it was down to the wire with editing,” Carey said. “We shot it a day and a half before the deadline.” Carey said his movie was created by one of his friends, and after first seeing it performed on campus at Guerrilla Theatre, he knew he wanted to adopt it. “My movie is about a crazy girl who pretends she is pregnant because she doesn’t want her boyfriend to break up with
her,” Carey said. The only twist is that the baby turns out to be a bag of sugar. Carey said he is most looking forward to his opportunity to go to Funny or Die, a comedy video website that is hosting a live show during his stay in Hollywood. Carey also said he wanted to give a big thank you to Nott Hall and the people at Student Affairs for putting him on the map. “I can’t thank them enough,” he said. Thomas Coiner, a senior, combined 7,600 pictures to make a 20-minute claymation called “Blue Barry.” Coiner said his movie is about a bluebird named Barry who falls out of his nest and goes on an adventure. Coiner, the only student who has done all four years of the Campus MovieFest, said he is excited to go to Hollywood and that he will be capturing his trip on video. “The networking alone is worth the trip,” he said. “Just learning how the business works is awesome.” Along with Coiner, all of the students traveling to Hollywood plan to tweet and blog updates of their trip while they are there.
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Tornado serves as inspiration for two local musicians By Trey Irby
“I feel like I could tell the weather was getting bad,” said Tuscaloosa musician Joshua Folmar. Folmar and I are standing right outside of Egan’s as he recounts the story of what happened to him on April 27, 2011. “My manager was there with his wife and kid. I remember playing around with his kid and I was telling him, ‘Say hi to the tornado for me.’ And when I walked outside, I felt something was a little bit off. I remember the way the weather felt because that’s something that sticks with you.” On the day of the tornado, Folmar was closing up shop at Oz Music as the storm hit Tuscaloosa. While the storm didn’t affect his workplace, he was soon to find that it would affect his life. “Nothing happened [where I was], because it didn’t head that way,” Folmar said. “I started getting all of these texts and everything – it was very random and sporadic – but the only phone call that came through was the girlfriend of my roommate.” The call Folmar received was a notice that his house had been destroyed and his roommate was trapped inside. “At that point, my military mode kicked in, and I barreled out of the parking lot,” Folmar said. “I took an alternate route to get there and there were just trees everywhere. There were six trees in the road itself, so I had to park somewhere else and just jump over trees. I finally got to my front yard, and I couldn’t recognize it. I screamed out for my roommate, and he was maybe 10 feet away from me, but I couldn’t see him because of the trees. He’d already gotten out, thanks to the help of his neighbor. We just hugged each other and thanked God we were alive.”
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Folmar’s military mode is from his work in the Marines, and his training certainly came in handy in the days after the tornado. However, he admits that the training hardened him to feeling like he couldn’t react to what happened. He said that if a thought like that came into his head, he felt it would defeat the purpose of helping those in need, despite essentially having nothing himself. “I remember drifting in and out of sleep that afternoon, knowing that the weather was going to get bad,” said Blaine Duncan, who would perform at Egan’s later that night. “And then it appeared on the screen, when they showed the storm from one of the cameras in downtown Tuscaloosa. It appeared like it was starting to get bigger. I told my roommate that he may want to look at this, and then we were kind of scrambling as to what to do. Soon after, the camera feed went out, and then our power went out. That’s when we knew. It got eerily silent, and we knew it was probably headed near to us.” Duncan lives a few blocks away from the hard hit region of Forest Lake, but his house remained intact from the storm. “I can remember while I was sitting there and it came through, and the house started creaking,” Duncan said. “I fully expected the vent above us to fly out and hit us. Luckily, we only had a window that was busted open.” In the days following the storm, both Folmar and Duncan wrote songs with the storm as a key backdrop. Folmar’s song “Job” plays on the Biblical tale of Job, who lost virtually everything over the course of his life but never gave up his faith. Duncan’s song “Numbers on Your Door” tells of how one man copes with what happened. “I believe that music comes from the darker side of our
CW File Blaine Ducan (white shirt) wrote a song called “Numbers on Your Door” about how one man copes with the tornado.
I told my roommate that he may want to look at this, and then we were kind of scrambling as to what to do. Soon after, the camera feed went out, and then our power went out. That’s when we knew. It got eerily silent, and we knew it was probably headed near to us. nature, with the idea of pain and tragedy,” Folmar said. “That’s why comedians can be funny as hell, because they’ve gone through the worst.” Both songs were written after Folmar and Duncan had
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Orchestra in need of new string musicians The University of Alabama’s internationally acclaimed Huxford Symphony Orchestra is in need of string musicians. Non-music majors who play violin, viola, cello or double bass may be eligible to earn scholarships to play in the orchestra. Those interested must go through an audition process. If accepted, they will be able to register for the orchestra as a one credit hour class. The orchestra rehearses Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The 2011-2012 season of the Huxford Symphony Orchestra
will include classic pieces such as Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Ravel’s “Bolero” and Puccini’s “La Boheme.” Past accomplishments of the orchestra include performing with the classic rock band Kansas in September 2010. Anyone interested in learning more about the scholarship can email Dr. Demondrae Thurmon at dthurman@music. ua.edu. For more information about the School of Music, visit: www.music.ua.edu or call 205-348-7110.
Pretty Lights with special guest Big Gigantic on Oct. 13. The concert will last from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. with the doors opening at 5 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. Ticket prices range from $23.50 to $32.50, and tickets will be available at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Five dollars from each ticket sold will be donated to the Tornado Disaster Relief Fund. According to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater website, Pretty Lights’ music is “electro organConcert to donate ic cutting-edge party rockproceeds to tornado ing beats that fill venues with energy and emotion and send victims dance floors into frenzies.” His albums have been downloaded The T u s c a l o o s a over 1.4 million times from Amphitheater will be hosting PrettyLightsMusic.com.
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gone long periods of time without writing any songs. “I did my best to really take care when writing that song and crafting it to not be cheesy or asinine,” Duncan said. “The events weren’t motivation or
inspiration, but writing that song opened something. I also tried to take great care in not speaking for everyone. It was just one guy’s point of view, and I tried to avoid clichés. I can’t speak for a whole group of people, and I dare not.” Tragedy speaks to us because we feel we must respond to it. Music helps us to recover because it centers our feelings and is a coping mechanism. When art is truly transcendent, we help our fellow man reconcile tragedy.
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Tickets are available for the midnight premiere. Rotten Tomatoes: The movie has yet to be rated on Rotten Tomatoes, but 91% of users want to go see it. Summary: A decade of Harry Potter movies comes to an end this summer with the second part of the seventh story. The final battle of good versus evil turns into all out war, and Harry may have to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to save the wizarding world Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson
Bad Teacher Opens Friday, June 24
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Crazy Stupid Love Opens Friday, July 29
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Friends With Benefits Opens Friday, July 22
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Back to the future: a psychic look at next season By Tony Tsoukalas Sports Editor @Tony_Tsoukalas Earlier this summer, fellow Crimson White sports writer Brett Hudson gave y’all a crystal ball prediction into how he saw this upcoming coming season playing out. The only problem is, Brett, “the CW’s Swami� forgot to tell us the future of Alabama. Not to worry, Crimson Tide fans, Brett is away for the rest of the summer and has given me the privilege of caring for his crystal ball while he is gone. Here are some of the answers Tide fans are anxiously awaiting for the upcoming season.
Hell yes! The crystal ball literally asked me if I was serious after asking such a stupid question. Not only will Richardson win the Heisman, he will win it in such a ridiculous way that when the name Newton comes up in conversation, people will think of the sandwich cookie. Trent Richardson has just way too many things going for him. Number one team, check. New quarterback that will result in more running plays, check. The departure of former Heismanwinner, Mark Ingram, check. Package that all together and we will definitely be seeWill Trent Richardson win ing Richardson in New York in December. Better get your the Heisman? What the crystal ball said: speech ready now, Trent. Who will win the starting quarterback position for The University of Alabama? What the crystal ball said: Get ready for the return of hair flips! Yes, you heard it here first, Mobile native, who sports the same “Bama Bangs� hairdo as former Crimson Tide great, John Parker Wilson, will take over the job as quarterback for Alabama. Hopefully for the Tide, McCarron will experience the same success as Wilson, who held almost every Alabama passing record during his time at the Capstone.
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Who will be the next breakout star at Alabama? What the crystal ball said: C.J. Mosley. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even need the crystal ball for this one. A Freshman All-American last year, Mosley is poised to become one of the fixtures of Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense. I mean even Stevie Wonder can see that C.J. Mosley is the most athletic player on the field. When I see C.J. Mosley, thoughts of Rolando McClain start to enter my head; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that good. With offenses devoting attention to Hightower and Upshaw, look for Mosley to feast on quarterbacks. *Disclaimer: To those of you reading this who might be wondering why Courtney Upshaw was not chosen here, he already broke out during the Capital One Bowl. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe me? Ask Michigan State.
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Not only will Richardson win the Heisman, he will win it in such a ridiculous way that when the name Newton comes up in conversation, people will think of the sandwich cookie.
Who will play for the National Championship? What the crystal ball said: Oklahoma vs.......... Alabama; and then it realized that it just picked a Bob Stoops team and recanted to choose Florida State. Look up choke-artist in the dictionary, and Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture is right there. Really, it reads like this: Oklahoma, n.: The team that finds a way to squander a perfectly good season with a disappointing loss to a not-as-talented opponent. To use the word in a sentence: Oklahoma will lose to not only Florida State, but also to some middle of the road Big 12 team. That leaves us with Florida State, because did you really think the ball was going to pick a PAC 12 team? Come on, its smarter than that. So, the Seminoles pull a Justin Timberlake and bring sexy back to the ACC. If you count on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Noles beating Oklahoma at home (see above), then the only other challenging game on their schedule is Florida. The ball and I think that Jimbo Fisher and the Seminoles go into the Swamp and beat Will Muschamp and the Gators. As for Alabama, this was an
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easy pick. Simply put, who is going to beat them? LSU? Not with Alabama having a byweek heading into a game at home. Florida? No again; this Alabama team is too talented to lose to a team still getting used to its coach. Mississippi State in a trap game in Starkville? The day MSU gets in the way of an Alabama title is the dayâ&#x20AC;Ś well, put it this way, we had a better chance of being raptured May 21. Not only will Alabama go to the championship game, they will go in undefeated.
Who wins the Championship game? The crystal ball said: Alabama 24 Florida State 13. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, for the second time in two years, the Crimson Tide will celebrate as undefeated champs. In the end, Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stout defense will be enough to stop Florida State without Christian Ponder, and C.J....... Mosley will return an interception for a touchdown late to seal the game for Alabama. There you go guys, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t argue with the knowledge of the crystal ball. I just hope I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the fun out of the season by revealing all the answers.
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Steele will not return after medical complications
University of Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team next season due to complications from a series of concussions. Steele was sidelined for the rest of the season after By Anthony Cave his fourth concussion during Special to the Crimson White a Southeastern Conference Tournament matchup against Junior Andrew Steele, a Kentucky on March 12. Despite point guard out of Birmingham, no physical activity for two Ala., will not return to the months after the season,
Steeleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post-concussion symptoms returned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a hard decision, but it was a choice between something [basketball] I had been doing my whole life and something that could affect the rest of my life going forward. For me, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worth taking the potential risk,â&#x20AC;? he said.
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K.J. Choi delivers the American dream from South Korea By O.P. Galt IV Contributing Writer @OPGaltIV
winnings to a city that suffered an unthinkable natural disaster. Oh wait, this is actually true? And the city is... Tuscaloosa? Have you ever heard of K.J. Choi? If this professional golfer ever comes to Tuscaloosa, please buy this man a drink. Or shake his hand. Or give him a hug. Or, just do all three. After bagging his biggest win ever at The Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s “fifth major,” the 41-year-old, South Korean-born K.J. Choi, now an American citizen and a Houston, Texas resident, wanted to give money to people in need. Giving back is something that isn’t new to Choi; he started the K.J. Choi Foundation to help poor children realize their
I’m sorry Tuscaloosa, but here is one headline we haven’t seen and probably won’t see: “LeBron James donates $200,000 to tornado victims.” But if you would like to read something America’s most well known sports figure has said, google his repulsive remarks after the Heat lost in the NBA Finals. I don’t want to give Mr. James the flattery of publishing his disgusting words directed towards fans. In an age of self-absorbed professional athletes dominating sports media, it is great to hear a heartwarming story: A selfless underdog donates a hefty portion of his
dreams and has also given money to victims of the flooding in Japan. But it is his most recent act of kindness that moved me to write about him. Growing up in South Korea in a poor but hardworking family, K.J. used to hit golf balls out of the mud in a barren field by his family’s small home as a teenager, honing his amazing ball-striking skills at a young age. The nearest golf course was over a three-hour drive from his home, so he used to get up at 3:00 a.m. to make the early morning trek so he could practice at the driving range before playing 54 holes in one day. This became a normal habit for Choi in his younger years, and this same workmanlike attitude has helped him win 18 professional tourna-
mannered Choi, but when I saw a Golf Channel interview that highlighted how much he appreciates America and what the American dream has done for him and his family, I could truly see the sincerity in his eyes. He said he wanted to give back to America what America had blessed him with; he felt for the people of Alabama ravaged by the tornado and wanted to help them.
What a class act. I love seeing professional athletes make the most of their experience, something that cannot be said of the well-known LeBron James. After K.J.’s actions towards Americans and LeBron’s spiteful words towards Americans, I get the feeling that K.J. Choi loves living in America more than LeBron does. He is obviously more appreciative of the opportunity afforded to him. At least K.J. actually won a championship. But even if K.J. hadn’t won, he would already be more of a winner than LeBron ever will be. Thank you, K.J. Choi, for being a great American, and congratulations for living the American dream. You deserve it.
back from the start-to-finish leader and winner, Rory McIlroy, who dominated the Open to finish at 16 under Bud Cauley ties for U.S. for the tournament. But Cauley 63rd at U.S. Open slipped up over the weekend and dropped to 9 over par, finBud Cauley finished his first ishing tied for 63rd, bringing tournament as a professional in his first professional check by tying for 63rd place at the worth $18,620. U.S. Open this weekend at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. Cauley, a three- Gators chomp time first team All-American while at Alabama, recently Commandeers at turned professional after decidWorld Series ing to forego his senior season. Cauley began the tournaBy Ymani Wince ment with an early 8:01 a.m. Special to the Crimson White tee-time on Thursday and had to start the tournament on one After a 16-hour delay due of the hardest holes: a 218-yard par-3 over water. With around to storms Monday night, 10,000 people watching him, the Florida Gators defeated Cauley’s first shot as a profes- Vanderbilt 3-1 Tuesday, earnsional sailed onto the green en ing them a spot in the winners route for a two-putt to claim bracket and two days rest at the par on his first hole as a profes- College World Series. Florida sophomore Steven sional. Cauley ended his first round Rodriguez, a left-hander from at even 71, only a few strokes Miami, Fla., came in to pitch for
starter Karsten Whitsen – 4 1/3 innings of hitless ball – to earn a win for the Gators. Ten days prior to the Vanderbilt-Florida matchup, Rodriguez pitched in the Gainesville Super Regional against Mississippi State but was taken deep by Nick Vickerson in game two of the series, forcing a decisive third game. However, Monday night, Rodriguez was redeemed by his throwing, shutting down the Commandeers. “[The MSU game] didn’t come out in my favor,” Rodriguez said. “But I had to forget about it and go on to the next game.” This was Vanderbilt’s fourth loss to Florida. Of Vanderbilt’s 12 losses during the season, one third of them have come at the hands of the Gators. The loss now places Vanderbilt into an elimination rematch with North Carolina on Wednesday, with the winner facing Florida on Friday.
Choi made one of the biggest single donations when he decided to give $200,000 to tornado relief in Tuscaloosa and other parts of Alabama ravaged by the storm.
ments worldwide. In the wake of the horrible tornado that destroyed part of Tuscaloosa and left many people homeless and without any of their belongings (myself included), Choi made one of the biggest single donations when he decided to give $200,000 to tornado relief in Tuscaloosa and other parts of Alabama ravaged by the storm. I like watching the PGA, and I was already a fan of the well-
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