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Sharpe named Honors dean By Ashley D. McDaniel Contributing Writer On Aug. 16, Shane Sharpe will begin his tenure as the dean of the Honors College at the University, according to a UA news release. “This is both an honor and a privilege,â€? Sharpe said. “Being able to work with such an exceptional faculty and a tremendous amount of dedicated students makes coming to work a wonderful experience every day.â€? For the past year, Sharpe, who holds a doctorate in management and information systems, has been the interim dean in the Honors College. In 2005, he became the director of the University’s Computer-Based Honors Program. “[Sharpe] has demonstrated an exceptional ability to work with top students and with deans and faculty across the University,â€? said UA Executive Vice President and Provost Judy Bonner. One of Sharpe’s primary goals is to broaden the Honors College and intensify each student’s experience. “We want to continue to offer personal experiences and increase student involvement in areas such as intercultural experience, research opportunities and community service by partnering with student organizations on campus,â€? Sharpe said. Fran Oneal, director of the International Honors Program, said selecting the new dean was an extensive search and interview process, and in her opinion, the University made a wonderful decision by awarding Sharpe the position. “The University wanted to pick someone very well qualified and committed to this college,â€? she said. “Sharpe has shown dedication, not only to students, but faculty as well. He motivates and uplifts students and is always available for them.â€? Students in the Honors College were allowed to participate in interviews and were given permission to voice their opinions during the selection process. Jeremy Blount, a sophomore majoring in biology and an Honors College student, said he thinks Sharpe will retain the humility he’s always shown. The only change will be that he has acquired a new title. “Being named the new dean ‌ is only providing stability on his future and, now, he can do so many more incredible things in the Honors College and show the dedication that he already has,â€? Blount said. The main difference Sharpe will experience bearing the title of dean versus his previous title of interim dean, Oneal said, is he will have the assurance that he will be at the University longterm and will be able to see his ideas and plans go into action.

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Nursing students get new home By Jaley Cranford Contributing Writer

were what needed to be created,� Leopard said. “The decision had little to do with maintenance because we plan to continue to use Russell Hall.� UA Spokesman Chris Bryant echoed Leopard by saying the construction had more to do with accommodating a growing student body rather than a need to make improvements to the College of Nursing’s current home in Russell Hall. “The decision was not a matter of repairs,� Bryant said. “[Russell] did not fit the school of nursing’s needs any longer due to increased enrollment.� He also said nursing enrollment at the University has been increasing for years and a new building was needed to help Russell keep up

The Capstone College of Nursing will move into its new home this fall, said Tim Leopard, the University’s assistant vice president for construction. According to the College of Nursing’s website, nursing.ua.edu, the building has been under construction since the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2008. The project is coming to a close and students will be able to take classes in the state-of-the-art facility beginning in the fall semester of this year, Leopard said. Program growth was the deciding factor in beginning the project, which cost $16.5 million, Leopard said. “The modern technology, the lab classrooms, the medical labs

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Busby ďŹ nalist in Safety Annual tax holiday set for Scholars video contest next weekend in Tuscaloosa By Katherine Martin Contributing Writer Selected from a field of 1,300 applicants, Henry Busby, a junior majoring in film and American studies, is a top 10 finalist in Bridgestone Americans Annual Safety Scholars Teen Driving Video Contest. “I was very happy to hear I made the finals,â€? Busby said. “I didn’t enter the competition with a lot of expectations about what would happen. I didn’t really know if I would ever hear back, so when Bridgestone called it was a nice surprise.â€? The video contest was developed in 2007 as a national extension of Bridgestone America’s youth auto safety education initiatives, Courtney Eller, spokeswoman for Bridgestone America, said. “Safety is everybody’s business,â€? Eller said, “and le this

• 1,300 students applied • 10 ďŹ nalists selected • Vote for your favorite at safetyscholars.com about them before I do them. I think that little pause to think before you do something dangerous behind the wheel is what can save lives.â€? The contest was open to college students ages 16 through 21, the age bracket where auto accidents claim more lives than any other cause, Eller said. “We hope these videos can help change these statistics,â€? Eller said.

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FAST FACTS • Holiday exempts shopper from 9 percent sales tax • Tax free items: school supplies under $50, computers under $750, clothing under $100 the sales tax holiday. “For that weekend, we bring in more employees and order more supplies,â€? Huffmaster said. Huffmaster said, depending on what the shoppers buy, they save various amounts of money. “If you’re only going to spend $100 dollars, you’ll only save about $9,â€? Huffmaster said. “But if you’re going to buy an expensive computer or other electronics, you could save about $90.â€? Items exempt from the 9 percent sales tax include clothing and shoes less than $100, computers and computer software

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we are committed to making a difference for all of us.� Busby said he heard about the contest in March from his telecommunications and film professor Adam Schwartz, but filmed the video this summer. “I encouraged Henry to participate because videomaking contests like these are a good way for students to stretch their filmmaking and creative legs,� Schwartz said. “Any opportunity to practice the craft whether in class or out of class is a good experience and we try to encourage all students to create as much as possible.� Busby said the biggest message in his video, “Tales from the Junkyard,� is for teens to drive safer and reevaluate their habits behind the wheel. “The video covers a lot of distracting habits that I used to do while driving,� Busby said. “I’m not perfect now, but I definitely think more

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less than $750 and school supplies less than $50, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. A detailed list of everything that is exempt and what might not be exempt in certain cases is available on the Alabama Department of Revenue website. Lauren Wells, a junior majoring in nursing, said she usually does not go shopping during the tax-free weekend because she doesn’t spend enough money to save very much and the stores are crowded. “If I were going to be saving money on textbooks for my classes then I’d absolutely go [shopping],� Wells said. “But because there is a limit of how much the books can cost, it doesn’t really help me at all.� Books priced under $30 are exempt from taxes, said Linda McKinney, director of the Tuscaloosa revenue department. McKinney said, because of the timing, she thinks the tax

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EDITORIAL • Victor Luckerson, editor-inchief, editor@cw.ua.edu • Ben Culpepper, online production editor • Hannah Mask, news editor, hannah.r.mask@gmail.com • Kelsey Stein, lifestyles editor • Laura Owens, sports editor • Tray Smith, opinions editor • Adam Greene, chief copy editor • Hannah Lewis, design editor • Brian Pohuski, graphics editor • Jerrod Seaton, photo editor • Jon Lunceford, web editor • Marion Steinberg, community manager • Paul Thompson, staff development manager

ADVERTISING • Dana Andrzejewski, Advertising Manager, 348-8995, cwadmanager@gmail.com • Drew Gunn, Advertising Coordinator, 348-8044 • Hallett Ogburn, Territory Manager, 348-2598 • Emily Frost, National Advertising/ Classifieds, 348-8042 • Jessica West, Zone 3, 348-8735 • Brittany Key, Zone 4, 348-8054 • Robert Clark, Zone 5, 348-2670 • Emily Richards, Zone 6, 3486876 • Amy Ramsey, Zone 7, 348-8742 • Rebecca Tiarsmith, Zone 8, 3486875 • Caleb Hall, Creative Services Manager, 348-8042 The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when classes are in session during Fall and Spring Semester except for the Monday after Spring Break and the Monday after Thanksgiving, and once a week when school is in session for the summer. Marked calendar provided. The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 354032389. The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright © 2010 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White.

ON THE CALENDAR

ON CAMPUS AU, UA students team with national initiative to study earthʼs interior Despite their sometimes destructive consequences, can earthquakes actually be helpful events? The answer is a resounding “yes,” according to a team of two students and two professors from The University of Alabama and Auburn University.

Terry Saban to speak at UAʼs RISE graduation ceremonies july 29 RISE, The University of Alabama’s renowned early intervention program, will recognize 16 graduates at its annual graduation ceremony Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m. at the Stallings Center on the UA campus.

TODAY What: The student-led organization Homegrown Alabama will host its weekly farmer’s market.

AUG. 4 What: Summer II classes end

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When: 3 – 6 p.m.

What: Summer II final exams

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Works by Claudia DeMonte to open UAʼs Moody Gallery season “Claudia DeMonte: Mapping Beauty” will open the 2010-11 season at The University of Alabama’s Sarah Moody Gallery of Art. The exhibit will run from Thursday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Sept. 23.

What: Local artists Blaine Duncan, Toby Hartleroad and Joshua Morgan Folmar will be featured at an all acoustic night of live music.

Where: Little Willie’s When: 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Alabama Productivity Center adds outreach coordinator Jeremy Meade has joined the Alabama Productivity Center at The University of Alabama as a full-time manufacturing outreach coordinator.

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with the demands a growing student population puts on classroom space. Jaymee Watson, a junior majoring in nursing, said that, with the growing number of nursing students at the University, the new building offers much needed space. “As the Capstone College of Nursing grows and more and more students become active in their programs, more and more space is going to be needed,” Watson said.

“This new building not only creates space for more classes and labs, but it also includes more technological classrooms for students.” James Adams, the project manager on the new nursing building, said work is nearly completed. “They are moving in now,” Adams said. “We got a certificate of occupancy from the state last week and move-in is underway, with the last element being landscaping to be completed by the end of this week.” Mary Clanton, a sophomore majoring in nursing, said the new building was one of the things that drew her to the nursing program.

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Students were required to submit an original video 25 to 55 seconds in length that covered one or more issues or topics relating to automobile safety, according to a Bridgestone press release. Judges selected the top ten finalists based on how well the video compelled viewers to be more safetyconscious drivers and how effectively and creatively the message was communicated, the press release stated. “The passion and creativity in these videos is so incredible that it makes the judges’ decisions very difficult,” said Angela Patterson, digital media coordinator, Community and Corporate Relations, Bridgestone Americas, who also manages the company’s teen driver initiatives. Busby said the idea for his video came from visiting a junkyard. “When I got there, I just wandered around for a few hours and tried to find images that told stories to me,” Busby said. “After I had been filming for a while, the idea started to emerge.” Busby said he wanted to do something different from the other videos by keeping his video simple. “I didn’t want to go over the top or do something really in your face,” Busby said. “I think the simpler the concept, the more room you leave to make an impact.” Busby’s video is the only one from Alabama to ever make the finals, Busby said. It is also the only video representing the Southeast this year. “It’s great to see one of our own

“The new nursing building was one the main reasons I decided to declare my major as nursing,” Clanton said. She also said the building has a very convenient location because of its proximity to Druid City Hospital. The technologically advanced classrooms also will help the nursing program improve, Clanton said. “The technology will contribute greatly to my education, with most of my class materials accessed through computers,” Clanton said. “The new nursing building will also bring more students into the nursing major and career.”

representing the entire Southeast in a nation-wide contest,” Schwartz said. “Henry is a strong student, a motivated filmmaker and a hard worker, so I can’t say I was surprised to hear he did so well, but I am very happy for him and strongly encourage everyone out there to vote for his video.” Three winners will be announced Aug. 17. Winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship, a set of Bridgestone brand tires and the opportunity to have their video used as a public service announcement on television stations across the country, according to the press release. “It’s an effective juxtaposition of text with images from the junkyard,” Schwartz said. “As a PSA, I think it hits the mark spot on. It’s also very relatable — the ‘voices’ in the piece could be you, or something you may have said. In the end it just works.” Last year’s Safety Scholars PSAs have aired more than 13,000 times and reached an audience of more than 52 million viewers, according to the press release. “I think that [winning] would be huge for me and the entire University to spread a good message and be represented nationally,” Busby said. “The film department here is really making some huge strides, and they’ll be making even bigger waves this year.” Eller said Bridgestone America hopes the scholarship will enable students to continue in their education and encourage them to get the message out about being safe behind the wheel. To vote for Busby’s video, go to safetyscholars.com Voting closes Aug. 5 at 11:59 p.m.

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day is aimed more at parents with several children in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Stacey Fleenor, a Tuscaloosa resident and mother of two elementary school children said she also stays away from the shops during the tax holiday because of the crowds. “It’s a good thing, but the stores get way too crowed and run out of supplies,” Fleenor said, “and a lot parents get their supplies ready before the tax holiday because school starts so early.”

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Continued from page 1 Bonner said she has confidence in Sharpe’s ability to provide the leadership the Honors College needs. “He has demonstrated an exceptional ability to work with top students and with deans and faculty across the University,” she said. One of the Honors College’s plans is to expand the scope of services they provide to students. “The Honors College is the showpiece of [UA] academics, and Sharpe is the epitome of the Honors College here at the University,” Oneal said. “You can see his excitement about the growth and development of the Honors College. His humble spirit and personable demeanor is great for working with students and faculty.”

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SGA and HRC offer off-campus Give-and-Go From Staff Reports

The UA Student Government Association and Housing and Residential Communities have teamed up to offer the Off Campus Give and Go program, which will give students who are moving out at the end of the month the opportunity to donate “gently used” or unwanted items to local charities at the following locations: • Riverside Drive off Campus Drive • Behind Tutwiler • 12th Street & 11th Avenue • 7th Avenue & 13th Street • 11th Street & 7th Avenue • 16th Street (100 Block) • 9th Avenue at 12th & 13th Streets • 13th Street & 12th Avenue • 8th Avenue (1100 Block)

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UA brings good luck to Chinese wedding By Lauren Marsh As I recover from jet lag – sleeping much of the day and lying awake at night – I have had time to reflect on my summer in China and to realize how fortunate I am to have experienced China in a way not often available to foreigners. I’ve taken part in normal “tourist” activities – I hiked the Great Wall, bargained with shopkeepers in Beijing and enjoyed the exhibits at the World Expo in Shanghai, but I also had an opportunity to take a deeper look into life in China, the way it is experienced by most of China’s people. Roughly 70 percent of China’s people live in its rural interior, away from the hustle and bustle of Beijing and the gleaming modern buildings of Shanghai. Here, families spend their days working in the fields and, in the evenings, the adults enjoy “mazhang,” an ancient Chinese game played with domino-like pieces. I had an internship for the month of May with China California Heart Watch, a U.S. non-profit organization that operates in rural China, screening adults for hypertension and children for congenital heart defects. In some instances, Chinacal arranges and finances corrective surgeries. On

this trip, we set up health clinics in villages in Xishuangbanna, a few miles from China’s border with Myanmar. The villagers appreciated the opportunity for medical screening, and crowded around the tables where interns took medical histories and measured blood pressures, heights and weights before sending the patients to our doctors. I had hoped to practice speaking Mandarin, but most of our patients were of the Dai minority, which has its own language. I got to use my rudimentary mime skills instead, demonstrating taking blood pressure, so that the villagers would understand what I was about to do. Many returned to the clinic, bringing family and friends – hopefully so they could see the doctor, but possibly to have a chance to see the foreigner. The other Chinacal interns were Chinese-American, so they did not attract as much attention as I did. There are few Westerners who visit rural villages in Xishuangbanna, and we learned quickly that my “foreignness” opened some doors. I was drawn toward a party of villagers wearing beautiful, colorful clothing. By the time I realized I had accidentally crashed a wedding, the bride and groom were making their way

toward me to offer me food and drink! Perhaps to ease my embarrassment, the bride’s father told me it was very good luck to have a foreigner at a wedding, and he encouraged me to stay. I did, for a while, and was even asked to pose for pictures with the wedding party. In early June, I joined a group of Chinese graduate students from Xi’an on a trip to southern Shaanxi Province. In collaboration with Stanford University’s Rural Education Action Project, Professor Yaojiang Shi of China’s Northwestern University is researching the impact of nutritional deficiencies on student performance in rural schools. On this trip, we administered research surveys and aptitude tests, and screened the children for anemia. I got more language practice than I was ready for (we communicated only in Mandarin, with the occasional phrase in broken English), but I appreciated the opportunity to see the rural boarding school system. The team introduced me to school principals as “a friend from America.” I was the first foreigner many of the students had ever seen. As I crossed the school courtyards, I often heard whispers, followed by giggles and shouts of “Waiguo ren!”

(“Foreigner!”). Children who were the best in English were pushed forward by their classmates to speak with me. I was amazed that these young children in rural China could speak to me in English. I visited a village in far northern Shaanxi, wh e r e I stayed with Professor Shi’s relatives. Here, the villagers have lived in cavedwellings for centuries. I saw the cave home where Professor Shi’s greatgrandfather was born and paid respects at his ancestors grave site. The Shis treated me as an honored guest, escorting me around the village and preparing a feast of lamb. I had experienced the Chinese culture during previous trips to China, but never before had I experienced

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the warm hospitality of the rural villagers. I appreciated the many shared cups of “cha” (tea) and the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for China. Lauren Marsh is a sophomore.

Far left: The children were living at a boarding school in rural Shaanti province. Top: School children line up for breakfast at a boarding school in rural Shaanxi Province. Bottom: Lauren Marsh visited ancient cave dwellings in norther Shaanti province.

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OPINIONS

Student Parliament an option By Tray Smith

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Thursday, July 29, 2010 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4

{ YOUR VIEW } WHICH FOOTBALL GAMES ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO?

“I am from Florida and almost went to UF, so I look forward to that game.” -Hannah Christine, junior majoring in apparel design and marketing

“My favorite game is the same every year-Auburn. Itʼs our biggest rivalry and my dad went to school there so we have a house divided.” -Matt Golson, senior majoring in accounting

“The Ole Miss game because it falls within a very spirited week.” -Emily Whitehead, senior majoring in accounting

EDITORIAL BOARD Victor Luckerson Editor Jonathan Reed Managing Editor Tray Smith Opinions Editor

WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Letters to the editor must be less than 300 words and guest columns less than 800. Send submissions to letters@ cw.ua.edu. Submissions must include the author’s name, year, major and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be published. For more information, call 3486144. The CW reserves the right to edit all submissions.

Let history be the judge By Wesley Vaughn

besides Obama translates that figure? George Gallup has said himself that, “Polling is merely an instrument for gauging public opinion. When a president or any other leader pays attention to poll results, he is, in effect, paying attention to the views of the people. Any other interpretation is nonsense.” Obama has two years before he faces the public for reelection. By then, health care could be showing signs of improvement, and the benefits of Wall Street reform and other financial measures he has supported could be taking hold. Also, the Republicans could be dividing themselves over who their next presidential nominee should be. Could be, of course. James may be banking on similar principles. He could average the hallowed triple double while running the Heat offense a la 1980’s Magic Johnson Lakers. He could win two NBA championships in three years with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, filling the title requirements to climb higher in the “best player ever” discussion. He could leave his Miami confines in three years, sign with the newly Brooklyn Nets with co-owner Jay-Z, and could bring a title back to New York City. Could, of course. Former president George W. Bush responded to his vitriolic opponents by saying that history would judge him. Not the emotional, often misguided, biased present. Chalk up another Bushism, right? Well, not really. Bush, as someone who adopted the same stance towards the public opinion as James and Obama, conjured a valid point. In, let’s say 20 years, when two generations of professional basketball players have transpired and at least three different presidents have taken the oath of office, what will be the public’s sentiment of these three men? Much different than now at the least. Christopher Nolan tells us that an idea is the most resilient parasite. When that idea is that a public figure need not heed the incessant and hateful cries of the public and a public figure demonstrates his or her acceptance of that idea, the public struggles to tolerate it. It, however new it may or may not be, has rewritten a rule that the public had suspected to be accepted among public figures: short-term public sentiments matter.

In “Inception,” Christopher Nolan directs a mindrattling blockbuster built around the concept of dreams and ideas. One of the movie’s signature lines is delivered by the main character, played by Leonardo DiCaprio: “What’s the most resilient parasite? An idea. A single idea from the human mind can build cities. An idea can transform the world and rewrite all the rules.” LeBron James and President Barack Obama aren’t too dissimilar; this summer has all but proven that. The self-crowned “King” and nationally elected leader seem to share a common astringent idea that is best declaimed by Bertrand Russell: “One should respect public opinion insofar as is necessary to avoid starvation and keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny.” That is not what the public wants to even consider. Maverick Carter, James’ de facto agent, primarily orchestrated “The Decision,” a one-hour ESPN special devoted to finding out which team James would sign with. True to his first name and lack of college degree, Carter, in under 60 minutes, transformed one of the most prominent athletes into one of the most despised in history by obviously not perfecting James’ responses to the predictable interview questions. James referred to himself in third person multiple times, failed to mention any of his former Cavalier teammates, and incorrectly asserted that the Miami Heat play in South Beach - the arena is in downtown Miami. Obama has not fared the summer that much better. The BP oil spill and his reaction - or lack thereof - has corroded his image, the Shirley Sherrod fiasco has proven once again his administration’s tendency to misspeak quite quickly, and WikiLeaks’ publishing of more than 90 thousand secret documents pertaining to the Afghanistan War will force him to readdress that quagmire. Maybe though, just maybe, these two men see the potential long-term commendation rather than the transient short-term ridicule. For Obama, his current approval rating sits at 45 per- Wesley Vaughn is a junior majoring in public relations cent, according to Gallup. Does it matter how anyone and political science.

A message for next semester By John Anselmo In just a few weeks, the UA family will return to Tuscaloosa to begin the 2010-2011 school year. This year the UA student body will once again be the largest in our beloved university’s history. The University has seen some of its finest days in the past decade. From having the majority of USA Today All-American Academic team members to winning a National Championship on the gridiron, the University of Alabama has enjoyed tremendous national exposure. With the talent and leadership now on campus, these glory days for the University should continue for years. All of that said, there has not been a more important time in recent history for the student body to work hard to shape its future and to continue the tradition of excellence here at the Capstone. Times in our state and in our great nation are trying for everyone. As our brothers and sisters in the University community went on to begin their professional careers in the spring, they found a lifeless job market. Yet our state and nation need their leadership more than ever. Our credentials and resumes are put to the test and compared against so many other talented individuals. “Well, John, where are you going with this?” you ask. Well allow me to turn the clock back a year and four months ago. In March 2009, this university saw an energy that has been unmatched, at least since I arrived in the fall of 2007. Students from every corner of campus were debating impor-

tant issues that affect our lives as student members of the UA family. For those who remember, it was time for SGA elections. The 2009 SGA elections set all superlatives for elections of the kind. Massive turnout (twice as much as ever before), razor-thin margins and great plans for our campus were all part of an election that had this campus energized. After the votes were counted, I was given the tremendous honor of serving as an SGA senator. I was ready to go to work for my friends and peers here at Alabama as soon as I found out I had been elected. Everyone I served with had the same energy and ambition for service to our fellow students. As I sit in the same chair writing this column that I sat in when I found out I was to serve, I feel somewhat nostalgic. I still dream of the great future that is ahead for the University. This future, like every other possible accomplishment we can obtain, will not come free. The student body must be energized again. We must discuss, on either side of any debate, the issues that we face everyday. Whether it is issues with our classes and academics, parking, dining or facilities, everyone must come to the table and join the conversation about moving this campus forward. Cliché and generic it may seem, but we have so much at stake. We have a chance to give back to our University and make it an even better place to learn and grow. Let your voice be heard. The current SGA administration cannot wait to hear it. We must prioritize

ethics and integrity and hold our elected representatives to those standards. All divisions that exist within our community must be put to rest for good if we wish to move forward. These are divisions we are all aware of and, unfortunately, they shape our community in some ways. Such divisions are needless and detrimental to our future. On each side of the proverbial aisle, we must realize what we all have in common and what we are really here to accomplish at the Capstone. Our 35th President, John F. Kennedy had this to say in June 1963, speaking on US-Soviet relations, “For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s futures. And we are all mortal.” We should all apply this in context here at Alabama every day. If we come together to help provide solutions for every issue we face and help build an even stronger campus, those who seek to gain only in selfish means will fail in their path to power. Everyone should ask themselves the following before classes start on August 18: When you look back 30 years from now at your time at Alabama, do you want to remember how you were greatly prepared for the world ahead and all of the good times you enjoyed? How about also being able to remember that you were part of making it even greater for generations to come? John Anselmo is a junior majoring in economics.

David Cameron, the British prime minister who flew to Washington, D.C. on a commercial flight last week for a meeting with President Obama, offers more lessons for our politics than can be analyzed in one column. Perhaps most pertinently, though, Cameron and the British system of government provide examples for our own university. Those examples should be considered by the SGA as the organization looks at revising its constitution. Any new constitution or changes to the current constitution must be approved by a majority of the entire student body. So wouldn’t it be splendid if the SGA gave the student body the opportunity to approve something radical, something different, something out of the box? What if students were given the opportunity to establish a student parliament, similar to the British parliament that Cameron leads? A student parliament would likely be much larger than the current student senate, preferably twice as large with around 100 seats. This would be a very positive adjustment. Since the year 2000, the University has grown by 9,500 students, a nearly 50 percent increase. The student senate, however, has not grown at all. Having a larger legislative body would make the SGA more representative of the student body and would more closely connect SGA officeholders to their constituents. More student senators, or, in this case, student members of parliament, would give the SGA more manpower, more ideas, and greater resources with which to serve the growing UA community. Of course, under a parliamentary system, a larger legislature would be essential, because the executive and legislative branches of government would effectively be merged. The numerous elected and appointed people who now make up the SGA exec would most likely come from parliament, with unelected directors and assistants continuing to serve under those officials. It would fall into the hands of the parliament to elect the Student Prime Minister or, in J.K. Rowling fashion, the Minister of Students. This means students would no longer be able to vote for the SGA president directly, as they do now. However, students could vote for slates of candidates organized under one leader, with the understanding that the leader of the party that garners the most votes will become the prime minister. This may require the creation of political parties. Given that political parties dominate all realms of politics in the country today, there should be nothing objectionable about allowing like-minded students to group together to form governing coalitions in a parliament. If the University should decide not to allow parties and coalitions, then students could run for parliament just as they currently run for senate and select officers after they are inaugurated. While this would effectively give parliament an exclusive say in which of its members serve on exec, it would ultimately still be a more representative system. If the legislative branch elects and appoints members of exec from within its own ranks, it has the power to hold those officers accountable. If someone is doing a bad job, they could be removed midyear. Hell, we could even have a vote of no confidence and throw the entire government out! Currently, though, as soon as we elect an SGA president or vice president, we are pretty much stuck with them for the whole year, regardless of their performance. Whether or not we establish political parties, some form of organized opposition must be allowed. Otherwise, there would be no “Prime Minister’s Questions,” the Westminster tradition that occurs every Wednesday the House of Commons is in session, when the prime minister takes questions from frequently hostile members of parliament. Imagine the spectacle of such an event in the Ferguson Center Forum, which would hopefully be posted online for public viewing! The United States Constitution is a great document, and the presidential system has served our nation well. I would never advocate replacing our institutions with a government more similar to those found in Western European countries. However, at the University level, it is time for something new. Only by experimenting and attempting truly revolutionary changes can we set ourselves apart from competing institutions. Imagine if UA became the only university in the country with a student parliament! It would be a most unique characteristic, one that made our students more aware of other systems of government, more open-minded towards exploring new ideas, and hopefully, more engaged in the institutions that shape the UA community.

Tray Smith is the opinions editor of the Crimson White.

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Moving off campus University offers numerous resouces for off campus living By Ethan Summers Contributing Writer For thousands of University students, the initial magic of dorm life they feel on move-in day has turned into a dull existence by the end of the year. Fortunately for these students, Crimson Choice and the Tuscaloosa community offer many options for those wishing to move off campus for the rest of their time at the University of Alabama. Crimson Choice, a program run by the University for students seeking off-campus housing, offers housing help through their website, crimsonchoice.com. The site includes lists of property criteria, Crimson Choice approved properties and contact help. Their approved property list includes more than 200 locations in the Tuscaloosa and Northport area. Properties certified by Crimson Choice must meet a criteria list that includes 73 different measures on everything from safety to pest control and living standards. Crimson Choice offers a great deal more information on their website as well, including a place for new apartment complexes to sign up to receive certification from Crimson Choice. For students, Crimson Choice provides the University’s Safer Living Guide, the Campus Security Report and a number of public safety links. If a student still cannot find the information he needs through Crimson Choice, there are still plenty of options around town. “I had no problem finding an affordable place close to campus,” said Cliff Carlson, a sophomore with an undeclared major. Carlson said that when he began looking for off-campus housing, proximity to campus, privacy, affordability and security were his main concerns. He said he was able to find a location that met his needs with University Downs. “As glamorous as Paty [Hall] is, I chose to leave campus because living off campus offers much more freedom—and in some cases luxury—for basically around the same cost,” Carlson said. “Living in a traditional style dorm building then moving to an apartment

was definitely an improvement in terms of living conditions.” David Jones, assistant vice president of student affairs and executive director of housing and residential communities said it is HRC’s goal to provide the best experience possible for on-campus students. “It is our hope that all students are different when they leave campus housing than when they arrived,” Jones said. “Any living experience, particularly on-campus living, provides meaningful learning opportunities to hone interpersonal skills.” Jones said that HRC has created resources to assist students with their transition from on- to off-campus living. “Naturally, during an academic career at UA, some students will choose to move off campus. To assist students with moving off campus, we provide assistance with this big step through Julie Elmore, assistant director for Off-Campus and Greek Housing,” Jones said. “Julie has built a great website with resources, hosts several off-campus housing fairs, and meets with hundreds of students to help them narrow down their selection.” Samantha Kirby, a junior in New College, chose to search for housing on her own, however, employing other resources available to students through off-campus sources. “I went to the Sealy office and asked them what they had available in my price range, and they gave me a list of places to check out,” Kirby said. Kirby said that living off campus was not a huge disconnect from campus life. “I’m off campus, but the majority of my days are still spent on campus, so there really hasn’t been too much in the way of adjustment,” Kirby said. “I will say it’s really nice to have a home removed from school, though. It makes my time more manageable, makes it easier to relax at home.” Kirby said there are clear positives and negatives for students considering a move off campus. “Pros. [It’s] quieter, more room and more freedom, and you’re surrounded by your own things, your own furniture; it feels more permanent and homey,” Kirby said. “You set your own rules and regulations, for the most part. “Cons. Proximity, you can’t really just roll out of bed and be in class ten minutes later,” Kirby said. “Paying bills … you don’t see the monthly amounts when you’re in the dorms, you just pay and let it go. “And there tend to be more bugs,” Kirby said.

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Campus secretaries are not always easy to worth with, Glasscock said, but he enjoys the electrical line locations on which he works. He also said students should take into account the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep the University running smoothly. “Without what we do, students would not have a university to go to,” he said. Adron Oliver, a junior majoring in nutrition, said she rarely thinks about how vital facility employees are to the University. “I see men and women working around campus, whether it be landscaping or working on electrical systems, but I rarely have thought about the important part that they play for students,” she said. Students often get caught up in thinking about their classes and getting their education, Oliver said, and they don’t think about the people who work for the University in maintaining the campus. “I realized after thinking

about it that facility employees do so much more for students than we realize,” she said. “When the power goes out, when something breaks, when something needs to be improved, these are the people who do this work, and we should recognize them more than we do.” Leon Taylor, another UA facility employee, said there is nothing mundane about his work. The best part of the job, Taylor said, is being able to interact with large numbers of people and helping them in any way he can. However, he said, Game Days present obstacles he said he doesn’t usually face. “There is no normal day,” Taylor said. “One day we are moving the new nursing school in, and the next it will be something completely different.” To apply for a job at the University, Bryant said, visit www.jobs.ua.edu.

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UA chosen for First Scholarships lost in Scholars Program gambling debate By Jaley Cranford Contributing Writer By Hailey Grace Allen Contributing Writer The University of Alabama was selected to partner with The Suder Foundation as a part of the foundation’s recently developed First Scholars Program, which is designed to support and finance first-generation college students. Thirty-four colleges applied to host the program on their campuses, but only the University of Alabama and Southern Illinois University Carbondale were chosen. According to their website, “The Suder Foundation selects First Scholars based on their results on the Student Strengths Inventory, an evidence-based assessment measuring student attitudes toward education and other activities that are critical to college success. “Areas assessed include academic engagement, academic self-efficacy, social comfort, resiliency, educational commitment and campus engagement. Combined with cognitive measures of past academic achievement, the resulting scale scores and risk indices help identify atrisk students.� Eric Suder, The Suder Foundation’s founder and

president said, “Our First Scholars program goals align well with the University’s of Alabama’s current efforts in supporting first-generation students. “We are excited by the planning team’s level of energy and enthusiasm about our data-driven approach as well as their commitment to sustaining this program,� he said. The University will receive a $60,000 planning grant to fund the development and preparation of the program. “First Scholar Development Centers will have a physical presence on campus, and will act as a central clearing house and resource for all government, campus and community programs available to assist First Scholars,� the organization’s website said. UA President Robert Witt said, “The University is honored to be selected as a new partner in this very important initiative and are committed to upholding The Suder Foundation’s mission of dramatically increasing the graduation rate of first-generation college students. “Helping first-generation college students succeed is a top priority on our campus.� Marc Moncayo, a sophomore majoring in secondary

education, said he thinks it’s great that the University is trying to open its doors to a new generation of college students. “I’m proud that UA was selected to participate in the First Scholars program and I’m excited to see what changes it will bring to the campus,� he said. Tillman Allen, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering, expressed similar feelings, “It’s nice to see the University trying to diversify the campus. Hopefully this will allow students who may not have had the financial means to attend the University an opportunity to do so. I think we can expect to see good things from the First Scholars Program.� According to the UA news, “The planning grant UA receives this year will be used to fund a coordinator and other preparation activities for the First Scholars program, the release states, “Once UA successfully completes the planning process, additional multi-year grants totaling more than $1 million will be awarded to fund scholarships for first-generation students and program infrastructure to aid in their transition to college and success at UA,� it said.

WVUA-TV helps put students ahead of game By Claire Woodring Contributing Writer The University’s television station, WVUA, provides hands-on experience for students interested in broadcast media. It also sets UA students apart from others in their field by providing them with working knowledge before entering the job market. In a field that is becoming more and more competitive in today’s economy, students who work at the station are part of an elite group, said WVUA’s Assistant News Director and anchor Terri Brewer. “(WVUA) is commercially owned by the University of Alabama, and that is extremely unique,� she said. “It is one of three in the nation.� Students are not thrown into working at the station. Rather, a core of professional staff serves as a team of coaches for the interns. “For our students, the sky is the limit,� Brewer said. “We offer them the tools to learn the business, and we need our students in order to produce our work. The students need to perform well in order to sufficiently serve the 3.1 million people across middle Alabama who watch our channel.� There are about 250 interns, Brewer said, and they are hired on a merit-based basis. Matt McCoy, a senior majoring in broadcast news, said he got involved with WVUA two years ago.

“I had an internship in Birmingham, but I wasn’t getting much hands-on experience,� he said. “When I got a call about WVUA, however, I took it, and it has been quite the ride. You come in, you learn and you definitely get out what you put in. “At first, I was so overwhelmed with how it really is a professional station, but then I started learning to edit, going out with reporters to learn the camera and soon enough, producing newscasts,� McCoy said. Filling in for a professional at a TV station is an option McCoy said he already has because of the skills he obtained at WVUA, and Brewer said students who seek jobs in the broadcast market after leaving the station are nearly guaranteed a job. “We are really proud to say that we have a 100 percent job-placement rate of students who decide to leave our program (and go) straight into the job market,� Brewer said. “Of our graduating seniors last year, most were turning down jobs, which is quite incredible with the economic downturn, as well as the competitive nature of this field.� Opportunities to work at the station are available for all students, and applications are available on its website, wvua.ua.edu. “Our most experienced interns perform the same duties as our professional reporters and producers,� the website states. “Skill level and dedication determines each individual’s rate of progress.�

Even UA students are being affected by an ongoing battle being waged over gambling in Alabama. As Governor Bob Riley campaigns against bingo halls across the state, students at the University have lost scholarships provided by bingo halls that have been forced to close their doors. Greenetrack was a casino in Greene County that supplied scholarships to a number of University students. Tondra Johnson is one of the students who lost her scholarship when Greenetrack closed. Johnson, a freshman majoring in biology, said she was expecting a scholarship to be provided to her for the fall of 2010. “The scholarship was for $3,500,� Johnson said. “It was awarded to me at the beginning of each semester.� Now Johnson finds herself an incoming freshman who has lost the financial aid she was relying on for her freshman year at the Capstone. “I am going to have to find another way to pay for my books and my housing, because

I will not have enough money for second semester,� she said. Johnson said she would most likely get a job to fund the remainder of her first year on campus. “I was really upset because I needed that money for school,� she said. “I lost my scholarship because Bob Riley closed Greenetrack and they no longer have any money to pay for the scholarships that they were going to provide.� Marisha Snoddy, a freshman majoring in accounting, found herself in a similar situation after losing her Greenetrack scholarship. “I never received my scholarship due to Greenetrack closing,� Snoddy said. “But not receiving this scholarship, it makes it harder for me to purchase books every semester because that was money that I depended on that is now unavailable.� Because Greenetrack is no longer in operation, Snoddy said her $500 scholarship will not be paid. “I felt very upset about losing the scholarship because I knew that it was money that could have been very beneficial to me, especially toward purchasing books,� Snoddy said.

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By Kelsey Stein Lifestyles Editor lifestyles@cw.ua.edu While many venues in Tuscaloosa have music as background for drinking and socializing, Acoustic Night at the Bama Theatre provides a different listening experience. “People that come to Acoustic Night know they’re coming to hear whoever’s playing,� said Bama Theatre manager David Allgood. “It’s not a pickup joint; it’s a place where music lovers and artists meet.� The events aim to showcase up-and-coming artists from across the country. This Friday’s event features artists Judd & Maggie, Taylor Hollingsworth and K. Taylor, all of whom have performed previously at the Bama. Brother and sister duo Judd and Maggie Bolger have enjoyed performing at the Bama in the past, particularly in the smaller room where it seems the audience listens more attentively, Maggie said. “It seems like there’s a

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K. Taylor comes from a family of musical prowess, including a father who is a session musician, sister Maria Taylor who was a member of the group Azure Ray and a brother who is a member of the group Bright Eyes. Taylor got her musical start in her hometown of Birmingham performing with her sister and members of the band Wild Sweet Orange, according to a press release. Taylor showcases her talent for songwriting and performing through her skill on drums, guitar, piano and vocals. Instead of in the main theater, the bands will perform in the smaller Greensboro Room, an intimate setting that allows a lot of interaction between the artists and the audience. “First and foremost, it’s a listening room, the only listening room in Tuscaloosa as far as I know,� Allgood said. Smoking is prohibited, and the staff discourages talking while the bands are playing. These factors, as well as the early starting time, appeal to many people who don’t go to bars. “It fits a niche that no one else is doing anywhere in town that I’m aware of,� Allgood said. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the music beginning a half hour later. The cover charge is $5, with all proceeds going directly to the artists, and all ages are welcome. A fullservice bar is available for patrons 21 and up. For more information, call 758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org. News from the Arts Council and the Bama Theatre is also available on Facebook and Twitter.

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Battle of the Bands at Jupiter ends By Brooke Marshall Contributing Writer The final round of the Battle of the Bands 2010 at Jupiter Bar and Grill will be held tonight. The contest has been ongoing since July 8, said Jeremiah Jones, owner of the Jupiter Bar and Grill. There were eight bands that entered the contest with one band from each week continuing to the final round today. “It gives [the bands] exposure,� Jones said. “It’s good for the bands and the bar.� This is the second year the venue has presented a Battle of the Bands contest, which aims to boost attendance since enrollment at the University of Alabama drops during the summer, Jones said. It’s a chance to rely on the city population as well, instead of solely on students. In addition to helping business at the bar and giving bands a chance to prove themselves, the contest also earns door money that benefits different charities, because outreach is very important to Jones. “A large portion of the money is being donated to United Cerebral Palsy,� he said. “I don’t want to be the

only person to benefit from this. If we can help someone who is less fortunate, it’s good.� The final three bands that will be competing are The Letter Three from week one, BitchGypsy from week two and Southbound from week three. The winning band will receive five hours of studio time at Old Capitol Studio in Tuscaloosa, a $250 gift certificate to Tuscaloosa Music and a $100 gift certificate to Guitar Gallery. John Tyler, lead guitarist and vocalist for BitchGypsy, said their band is based out of Birmingham, and they found out about the competition through Facebook. “We play in a lot of bars,� Tyler said. “The Jupiter has an exceptional sound system.� He said they normally play in the Birmingham area, but have played at a fraternity here in Tuscaloosa. This is the first competition they have entered and gone all the way, though they previously entered a contest where all the other bands dropped out. The band plays covers from Aerosmith to Guns N’ Roses, he said. Their music can be found on myspace. com/bitchgypsy.

“[Our music] is really in your face music,� Tyler said. Members of each band enjoy playing at The Jupiter for both its technical advantages and the general feel of the place. “It’s a very comfortable atmosphere,� said Tim Dixon, bass player and backing vocals for Southbound. “The crowd seems very open and inviting and wants to hear you play.� Southbound plays music from southern rock, blues, funk and reggae to hip-hop in their sets of originals and covers. Some bands they cover include Widespread Panic, Phish and Dave Matthews Band, so the band has a diverse sound, Dixon said. Jonathan Milling, lead and rhythm guitar for The Letter Three, said they play music from classic rock to 311 and are based out of Tuscaloosa. “I love every second of it,� Milling said. “I’ve never done this before. If I get another chance, I’d do it again.� Milling describes The Letter Three’s music as upbeat and rarely slow. The Letter Three’s music can be found on MySpace and Facebook by searching for The Letter Three. The bands will play 45 minute sets. Doors will open at 9 p.m. with the first

CW File The Letter Three, BitchGypsy, and Southbound will compete for the winning spot at Jupiter Bar & GrillĘźs Battle of the Bands.

band going on at 10 p.m., Jones said. and up, he said. “It is something I want to continue to There will also be drink specials including $1 Natural Lights and $3 dollar baby do as long as the community continues bombs. There is a $5 cover for those 19 to support us,� Jones said.

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Them Natives: Tuscaloosa’s experimentalists By Morgan Dowdy Contributing Writer

Tuscaloosa duo Them Natives, on their grimy MySpace page, offer two helpful approximations of their sound. “It’s like Weezer tied to a U-boat during the Civil War,� writes someone. Elsewhere, simply: “cats in heat.� The prose-laden webpage smacks with heady fluster, cultlike in its sincerity, almost literary in its execution. Bizarre imagistic run-ons, pseudo-spiritual rhetoric, fake or misspelled words. An organic slop of Weird Culture stewing in an iron cauldron. Of course, Them Natives are mostly just postmod folkies. The partnership of Milton Ragsdale and Jasper Lee, intact through a long decade of various incarnations, first arose from necessity, as a way to pass the time. Together they developed gluttonous sonic appe-

tites, absorbing an array of eclectic styles and traditions, which invariably seeped into their own musical identities. Distinguishable influences run the gamut from hardcore punk to Indonesian folk music. They’ve made countless recordings of themselves over the years, few intended for public release. So what do they sound like? The most forthright comparison may be to renowned post-punk experimentalists This Heat. That group’s second (and last) LP, 1981’s “Deceit,� was a highlytextured affair, rich with tribal chants and springy electric guitars. Though more thickly arranged than a typical Them Natives effort (This Heat had an extra pair of hands, after all), both groups embody the same collectiveimprovisatory vision. Secondary comparisons to recent indie-folk experimentalists such

as Akron/Family and Grizzly Bear might be more familiar to some readers. Those two groups, especially the former, portray elements of the Appalachian horror-folk that is a vivid ingredient of Them Native’s aesthetic. Still, where those bands work within expectations for basic tunefulness, Them Natives prefer to explore abstraction and repetition in a manner more akin to the minimalist-drone ethos of avant-gardists like La Monte Young and his numerous spiritual offspring. Their 2007 album “Soul Power Communion,� which comes pleasantly wrapped in what looks to be psychedelic wallpaper, plays like a long lost field-recording from some pagan revival in the woods. The first track is 20 minutes long, a gradual build-up, from ambient to fully-apparent, with a fitful postscript.

The second centers around a vocal drone before giving way to clattering percussion and swirling harmonics. The third and final pairs familiar electric guitar strumming with improvised percussion and vocals, then disintegrates into prolonged noise experiments. While each track stands alone as a distinct work, the three in tandem achieve a cohesive arc with a seamless segue between the second and third tracks proving especially effective. I’ve been fortunate enough to see Them Natives live on several recent occasions, and I’m pleased to report there wasn’t a dud-show among them. The best performance came in a small room at a house show surrounded by sweaty people, no surprise. I also saw them play a sparsely-populated, barnlike garage, just the two of them out in the center of the gray concrete floor, just a few of us on the periphery. They

showed no less intensity or devotion to the matter-at-hand and imprinted a memorable performance onto my brain. Of the Tuscaloosa bands I recall over the years, Them Natives are a valuable singularity: simply no one else in town does what they do. Even more so, relatively few people anywhere do what they do, and their active presence in town can only distinguish today’s squalid-yet-burgeoning Tuscaloosa arts scene. Their influences are admirable, their experience-level is high, their talent for joint-improvisation is plainly apparent. What else to say. Them Natives appear tonight at Egan’s around 10 p.m. (no cover), and on Aug. 13 at The Bottletree Cafe in Birmingham. They’ll also make appearances at the 2010 Improvisor Festival, going on in Birmingham throughout the month of August.

One arrested at Comic-Con Associated Press

Authorities say a man was arrested at Comic-Con in San Diego for injuring another man with a pen amid a crowd of thousands awaiting a film preview. Police Officer David Stafford says the two men got into an argument over sitting too

close to each other. He says one man was struck with a pen and hospitalized with a minor cut around his eyelid, the other was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Convention-goers were awaiting previews and panel discussions for the films “Paul,� and “Cowboys and

Aliens.� The disturbance delayed the presentations for about 45 minutes. The men’s names and ages have not been released. Stafford says such incidents have been very rare at ComicCon, San Diego’s annual sci-fi and comic book convention.

Craig signs on for ‘Dragon Tattoo’ Associated Press Daniel Craig has a new mission. The current star of the James Bond films has signed on for the English-language remake of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.� Distributor Sony Pictures confirmed that Craig is taking on the role of journalist Mikael Blomkvist in the thriller based on the first novel in the bestselling series from the late Swedish author Stieg Larsson.

The violent story teams Blomkvist with the title character, Lisbeth Salander, a deeply troubled genius tormented by a terrible childhood, as they delve into the mystery of a missing girl whose disappearance leads them to a string of decades-old murders. The role of Lisbeth has not yet been cast. Directed by David Fincher, the film is due in theaters next year.

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Internet killed the television star By Sean Randall Assistant Lifestyles Editor lifestyles@cw.ua.edu

Raise your hand if you consider yourself a television watcher. My guess is not a lot of hands went up. The first reason is probably that raising your hand because of something you’re reading might look weird to the passerby. The second reason might just be that you, like a large number of others (particularly in college), don’t watch much television these days. By watch television, I mean sit in front of a TV and watch wikimedia.org shows. “Family TV nights” have almost ceased to exist. Now, I know that making the argument that TV when the season finales of beloved shows like surebaby.com watching is a dying art might be somewhat “LOST” disappoint (seriously, ask a LOST fan controversial, especially since there have been how they feel about polar bears), when shows More and more people are viewing television shows on the Internet through sites like Hulu and Netflix. surveys done that show watching TV shows like “House” become too formulaic for those is growing in popularity. But watching them not already invested in the characters to jump in front of TVs seems to be rapidly declining. in, and when networks start killing off great, In one survey taken in 2009, the popularity of well-loved programs like “Conan O’Brien,” watching live TV dropped 10 percent from the “Firefly” and “Futurama,” the audience’s faith year before. starts to waver. Gone are the days of shows like You remember those scenes in “Back to the “M*A*S*H,” “Seinfeld” and “Friends.” Future” where Marty’s family and Marty’s mothAnd yet, people do still watch TV. It’s just er’s family are all sitting at the table watching become far simpler to watch it on the Internet, television shows, eating dinner? In the days of via Hulu or other websites, or to get series from 4 Acre Courtyard “Leave It to Beaver” and “I Love Lucy,” watching Netflix. Talking to many friends of college age Huge Pool television seemed to be a family affair, a time of and beyond, and pulling from my own experitogetherness. What changed? ences, watching television tends to only happen Gated Entrance Well, over the years, for whatever reason, it with sports or boredom. And even with the bore Car Care Center seems like TV has tried focusing on the younger dom, often one will just turn it to a favored netcrowd, abandoning most attempts to create tele- work, like the Food Network or USA, and let the vision for family affairs. Television became edg- TV cure their temporary boredom/insomnia. ier, more violent and sexually charged, alienatEspecially because of the Internet, watching many of the older “Moral Majority” crowd. ing TV just doesn’t have as much a draw as But get them while they’re young and keep them it did in years past. Too many repetitive, boraround and your audience will grow, right? ing commercials and too much of nothing, and But video games are ruining that. Video sometimes expensive nothing if you’re paying games, for whatever reason, seem to be doing for cable, makes the Internet a far bigger draw. well snagging the younger and younger audi- No need to buy a television or cable. No need to ences. Because of this, it seems the golden age channel surf, looking for something you’ll enjoy. of Saturday morning cartoons, like “Batman,” And you can watch any show any time, pretty “Spiderman,” “Darkwing Duck” and “Recess,” much. If you can’t, you can buy DVDs or get has disappeared. I remember almost missing them on Netflix. the school bus as a kid just to watch “Mighty Television shows will live on as time continDucks” or “X-Men.” These days, it seems far ues, but it seems, despite the gimmicks of 3D less prevalent. TVs and huge screens, DVDs, film, video games Still, television has managed to come out with and the Internet may one day choke the last bit some good, solid, attractive shows. And yet, in of life out of live TV unless something changes. spite of those successes, viewers are slowly los- Maybe more wardrobe malfunctions at Super 205-391-6080 charlestonsquareapts.info ing faith. When the quality of shows like “24” or Bowls? Nah, YouTube will be around to cover “Heroes” suddenly drops and becomes hokey, or that.

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Franklin, Rice make music at Philadelphia charity concert

AP Photo Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Aretha Franklin greet the crowd after they performed their second song together at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 27, 2010. By Matt Moore Associated Press

Condoleezza Rice is no stranger to the whims of royalty. So when the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, decided the two should get together to play a song or two for charity, it was decreed. The former U.S. secretary of state and Franklin took the stage Tuesday evening at Philadelphia’s Mann Music

Center in a rare duet for Rice, the classically trained pianist, and Franklin, the divalicious voice of a generation. Their aim was to raise money for urban children and awareness for music and the arts. “It is a joint effort for the inner-city youth of Philadelphia and Detroit,� Franklin told The Associated Press the night before their concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

“We decided to give it a try,� Franklin said. “So here we are, in the city of Brotherly — and Sisterly — Love.� Their appearance in the three-hour concert before an estimated crowd of 8,000 overflowed with Franklin’s catalog of hits and arias from the world of opera and classical music. Rice, better known as a diplomat and national security adviser, played piano while Franklin sang her hit “I Say A Little Prayer� as well as “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.� Earlier in the program, Rice performed a selection from Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor with the orchestra, a piece she said she practiced furiously. Franklin even tickled the ivories a few times Tuesday night, including for a song off her new album “A Woman Falling Out of Love,� to be released later this year. She also sang a duet — “The Way We Were� — with surprise guest Ronald Isley. Rice’s given name is derived from the Italian opera stage instruction con dolcezza, meaning “with sweetness.� Long a musician of note, she played from elementary school through college and beyond, in quartets and performing chamber music. She has even played with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. But, she said this was “the first time I’ve played with an orchestra since I was 18.� When she learned that Rice played classical music, Franklin sent for one of her recordings “to hear what she sounded like.� Previously, she said, “All

I had seen of Dr. Rice was in a political atmosphere. It just seemed foreign that she would be a classical pianist.� Franklin was surprised. “She really does play,� Franklin said. “She’s formidable.� The two met at a White House function, Rice recalled. “We were just talking and chatting and she said ‘You play, don’t you?’ And I said, ‘Yes.’ And she said we should do something together.� Rice told the AP their plan to play together was borne of their mutual appreciation for music and determination to keep it near and accessible to children. Franklin, relaxing in her hotel suite and holding a single long-stemmed peachhued rose, deplored school budget cuts of music and arts programs as “a travesty� that cannot be allowed. “Imagine what all of this would be without music. If you have to cut, cut something else. Not the music. We need the music. It soothes the savage beast. We need the music.� Rice, in a separate interview, agreed. “Nothing makes me more unhappy than when I hear people talk about music education in the schools as extracurricular,� Rice said. Both women lauded each other’s talents, and abilities, but Rice made it clear she’ll leave the singing to Franklin. “You do not want to hear me sing!� Rice said. “I’m a good choir musician, but I think I will stick to playing the piano.�

Fur ies in ‘Cats & Dogs’ By Christy Lemire Associated Press Dogs and cats, living together ... mass hysteria? Maybe not so much. While these animals were resourceful and well-equipped enemies in the original “Cats & Dogsâ€? from 2001, now they’re forced to band together to fight a common foe in the sequel “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.â€? As you can tell from the name, this is a spy send-up, specifically of James Bond movies — the opening titles alone are super clever, an indication of the kind of eye for detail that’s in store throughout — and from there, the jokes fly fast and furious along with the fur. Surprisingly, most of them work in the script from Ron J. Friedman and Steve Bencich. But as directed by Brad Peyton, the sequel is a mix of live action, puppetry and computer animation, and the jumbled look is its chief weakness: The animals are cute and all, but the visual effects that suggest they’re talking too often look jumpy and fake. You want your talking-animal movies to be realistic, don’t you? That’s not too much to ask. And of course, because it’s a family film coming out this summer, it’s in 3-D. It probably didn’t need to be — it never needs to be — but at least the effects are more convincing than they were in, say, a lousy conversion from 2-D like “The Last

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Airbender.� They’re it’s a delightful idea that cats and dogs not only even more effective in the cartoon enjoy a rich interior life while adults are away, but that precedes “Cats also function as highly trained super spies, complete & Dogs,� a new with elaborate gadgetry. Looney Tunes offering that’s old-school in spirit, featuring Wile E. Coyote and the world and make cats the true rulthe Road Runner. You could probably ers. The secret agents of DOG — led watch those guys go at it for an hour and by Lou the beagle (Neil Patrick Harris) a half and be totally satisfied. and Butch the Anatolian shepherd (Nick Still, it’s a delightful idea that cats Nolte) — recruit the overeager German and dogs not only enjoy a rich interior shepherd Diggs (James Marsden), who’s life while adults are away, but also func- been cast off the San Francisco police tion as highly trained super spies, com- force for his inability to follow orders, plete with elaborate gadgetry. You know to stop her. But they soon realize they you’ve wondered this yourself about have to team up with the underground your own furry friends at home. cat group MEOWS, led by Catherine So you may find yourself laughing the (Christina Applegate) and her boss, the whole way through, even at a take-off on tuxedoed Tab Lazenby (Roger Moore, a “The Silence of the Lambs,� a film that’s nice touch). Both teams get help, sort been parodied ad infinitum. Still, when of, from the scatterbrained, fast-talking it’s the fluffy, white feline Mr. Tinkles pigeon Seamus (Katt Williams). strapped up in a cell, wearing that infaAmong the people who populate “Cats mous mask — and voiced again by Sean & Dogs,� Chris O’Donnell plays Diggs’ Hayes — it adds another layer to the joke former police partner and Jack McBrayer that’s at once twisted and kinda sweet. gets some reliable laughs doing a version This time, the self-styled uber-villain is of his guileless doofus character — this Kitty Galore, whose hairless appearance time, a magician who’s Kitty Galore’s is frightening enough. As voiced with unsuspecting human companion, who campy menace by the great Bette Midler insists on dressing her in humiliating — who really should do more of this sort costumes as part of his act. of thing — she’s an over-the-top, diaboliBut for grown-ups, kids, dogs, cats — cal drama queen. But in a good way. whoever’s watching, there’s enough here Kitty has a plan to enslave dogs around to keep them entertained.

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Arts Council’s new director works to involve students By Stephanie Brumfield Contributing Writer After 12 years of being the Director of Educational Programs for the Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa, Sandra Wolfe is taking over the Executive Director position. With several plans already in place for the upcoming year, Wolfe hopes that more UA students will “get away from campus for a bit� and “find a home in the Bama Theatre.� “We don’t want students to just go to school here,� Wolfe said. “We want them to get involved with the community, and one way they can do that is through the arts. Students get caught up with things happening on campus and may not think much about that old theater downtown, but that theater has a lot to offer.� One of the Council’s most recent successes and something Wolfe thinks will appeal to many students is the Bama Art House Film Series, which happens at 8 p.m. at the Bama Theatre on Tuesday nights. For only $6 a movie, students can take a break from studying and watch independent films under the stars of the theater. Wolfe expects to continue the Film Series, which often attracts 300 people per night. “It’s neat to see these awesome independent films, especially since we don’t usually get the opportunity to see films like this in Tuscaloosa,� Wolfe said. In addition to hosting other film festivals, including the Manhattan Short Film Festival and the German and Jewish Film Festivals, the Bama Theatre will also host several musicians throughout the year. “Our first big music event happens on August 26,� she said. “We’ll be hosting Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and a group called The Greencards will be opening for them. [The Greencards] are kind of like Nickel Creek. They’re a really cool and upcoming group, and I think a lot of students would enjoy them.� For those not interested in bluegrass, the Council has also scheduled Christian rock band Needtobreathe for Sept. 9, rock artist Aimee Mann for Sept.

29, the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra for Dec. 13 and Beatles tribute band The Fab Four for Jan. 21. All will perform at the Bama Theatre. When attending these films and concerts, Wolfe admits that audience members may in reality notice very little about the theater itself because of the dimmed lights. Thus, the Arts Council will begin giving regularly-scheduled tours of the theater this fall, something they have never done before. “There’s so much history and thought behind the design of the theater,� Wolfe said. “I’ve been working here for 12 years, and even I discovered new things about the theater this summer. There are things in there that you might not ever notice if you’re not really paying attention.� When asked about the changes she will undergo as she makes the transition from being the Director of Educational Programs to being the Executive Director, Wolfe said, “The hardest thing for me to do will be to let go of the Adopt-A-School program.� Having worked as the Council’s liaison to Westwood Elementary for the last 12 years, she has made strong connections with the kids through Cultural Arts Days, the Bringing Up Grades or “BUG� Awards and other programs that she expects will make leaving difficult. “I’ll be running errands around town and kids will come up to me and say, ‘You’re the bug lady!’ But I’ll no longer be the bug lady; someone else will.� Despite this, Wolfe said she is very excited about being able to make plans for the new arts center, which will open by Nov. 2011, if all goes well. “It’s going to be awesome,� she said. “It will have a theater space, a gallery space and places for artists’ workshops and studios, as well as office space for arts organizations around Tuscaloosa. It will be a place where the community can come and do various art projects and see the wonderful artistic talent that Tuscaloosa has to offer.� For more information about upcoming arts events, visit. tuscarts.org.

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SPORTS in brief Kickoff times, TV plans determined for football games From staff reports Th e S o u t h e a st e r n Conference Office announced July 21 that kickoff times and television plans have been determined for the University of Alabama’s 2010 football games against San Jose State and Georgia State. The season opener against San Jose State on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa will be televised on a pay-perview basis via the Crimson Tide Sports Network (CTSN). The details surrounding the pay-per-view telecast will be announced at a later date. Kickoff time is set for 6 p.m. Alabama’s game with Georgia State, to be played on Thursday, Nov. 18 at BryantDenny Stadium, will be tele-

vised by ESPNU with kickoff slated for 6:30 p.m. Earlier this summer, times and television plans for three other games were announced. Alabama’s Sept. 11 home game with Penn State will be televised by ESPN and will kickoff at 6 p.m. in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide’s first road game of the 2010 season, a non-conference contest at Duke University, will be televised by ABC Sports and will kick off at 2:30 p.m. The regular season finale with Auburn will be played on Friday, Nov. 26, with kickoff set for 1:30 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Kickoff times and television plans for all other Alabama football games will be announced as they are finalized.

Cody passes his conditioning test Associated Press A day late and quite short of breath, rookie defensive tackle Terrence Cody passed his conditioning test Wednesday and formally launched his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens. Cody, a 350-pounder out of Alabama, twice failed the test Tuesday. The drill consists of running 25 yards, doubling back, resting for 70 seconds and repeating it twice. “It’s down and back, down and back, down and back. It’s not complicated [but] it’s a tough test,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “You’ve got to go out there and compete.” Cody conquered the drill on Wednesday morning and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list before participating in his first NFL training camp practice. Along the way, the secondround pick earned himself a nickname that will probably stick for a long time. Veteran defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, in addition to dispensing valuable advice,

began calling the rookie “Cheeseburger.” Cody laughed about it. He probably would have been OK with being called a lot worse, such was his relief to get on the field after watching his teammates work on Tuesday. “Yesterday, as I was sitting to the side watching them practice, I felt bad. I felt like I was letting them down,” Cody said. “Now that I’m back out there, it feels good.” After failing the test on Tuesday morning and again in the afternoon, Cody received encouragement from his new teammates and a frantic phone call from home. “I had my family call me and ask me what was going on. I had to tell them,” he said. “I slept on it and got up this morning with a head full of steam and passed it. It was a relief.” There won’t be many times in his career when Cody is asked to run hard for 50 yards, but the Ravens want to make sure their players are fit enough to withstand two practices a day under the summer sun.

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Tide’s opponents gear up for 2010 By Jordan Eichenblatt Contributing Writer What’s now known as “The Final Drive” has become a part of Alabama football history. The 2009 Iron Bowl, 12-0 record on the line, down 21-20 against in-state rival Auburn, and two minutes left in the game. Alabama fans held their breath as the last few minutes in the fourth quarter wound down. The Tide started its winning drive, and 75 yards down the field, it is third down and goal, and the Tide is on its last chance. Junior quarterback Greg McElory found senior running back Roy Upchurch for a 4-yard touchdown to win the game. “It was not expected,” Auburn linebacker Josh Bynes said. “It haunts me to this day. Watching them [Alabama] win in our stadium in that fashion.” This year Auburn will come to Tuscaloosa for the annual Iron Bowl game. Four offensive starters return for the Tigers. Cam Newton is the projected starter at quarterback for Tigers, coached by second-year head coach Gene Chizik. “Cameron is a phenomenal young man,” Chizik said. “He has done everything we have asked him to do so far. He led his junior college to a national championship. He is the last missing piece to the puzzle.” Another missing puzzle piece is the hole at the running back position. Onterio McCalebb, who had four touchdowns last year, will be the starter this year. Pushing the way for McCalebb will be senior Lee Ziemba and 6-foot-3, 316 pound Mike Berry. “We are second to none,”

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Ziemba said about the offensive line. “We have been playing together for so long. We are like one. We can help when we know one needs help, even if they don’t ask.” On the defensive side of the ball for the Tigers is defensive back Aairon Savage who is returning from a season-ending injury. “I have had plenty of time to think about what it’ll feel like to get back on the field,” Savage said. “I just want to get out there.” Also back on the field will be Bynes, a defensive leader for the Tigers who believes that finishing will be what Auburn needs to take the next step. Chizik was also very excited about the return of Zac Etheridge who was injured last year. “It has been an emotional ride for Zac,” Chizik said. “But we are very excited to see him back in an Auburn jersey.” On the other side of the Western Division, LSU head coach Les Miles said he was looking forward to facing Alabama. “This year they come to us,” Miles said. “A night game in Death Valley.” LSU is predicted to finish fourth in the West this year. Quarterback Jordan Jefferson and cornerback Patrick Peterson will lead the Tigers this season. “We have fixed a lot of our problems,” Peterson said.

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“We’re getting rid of the rust. I am very excited for our defense this year. We have changed so much, but you won’t be able to see it until we hit the grass.” Peterson, who lives with Jefferson, feels confident that LSU will beat Alabama this year and snap McElroy’s winning streak when they do. “Bama, tell that quarterback he will get his first loss this year,” he said. “Well look, Greg [McElroy] is a great player, and he is very fortunate to have experienced what he accomplished last season,” Jefferson said, after hearing Peterson’s comment towards the Alabama quarterback. “But this is not last season; just like Alabama, we go into this season focusing on our first opponent.” Miles said the team will use the first game against ACC opponent North Carolina that they’re playing in Atlanta in the Georgia Dome as motivation. “We have our first season game there [the Georgia Dome,]” Miles said. “We are going to try hard to have our last season game there, that’s our first goal.” The last season game Miles referred to is the SEC Championship, which is also hosted in the Georgia Dome. In LSU’s last appearance in 2007, the team won the title and ended up winning the National Championship, its third in school history.

Dooley looks to rebuild Vols By Marquavius Burnett Sports Reporter msburnett1@crimson.ua.edu The University of Tennessee football team is in a rebuilding process. After former head coach Lane Kiffin bolted for the University of Southern California, the Vols were left with a lot of holes to fill. They hired Derek Dooley, son of former University of Georgia coaching legend, Vince Dooley. Dooley is the third head coach in three years at Tennessee, and he knows that he has a lot of work to do if he wants to return the Vols to their winning ways in the Southeastern Conference and on the national level. At this year’s SEC Media Days, Dooley answered questions that mainly dealt with things outside of football. Reporters wanted to know how his mom was doing and if his parents were going to wear Tennessee orange since they were die hard Georgia fans. One issue Dooley had to address almost immediately after he took the job was a

bar fight involving several Volunteer football players. “I didn’t really act to send a message.” Dooley said. “I did what I thought was the responsible thing to do as the head football coach.” The players at Tennessee seem to be embracing Dooley and are excited about what he brings to the position. “It’s been amazing,” senior defensive end Chris Walker said. “The energy and the discipline that he brings has been amazing.” The rebuilding process will not be easy. The Vols do not have a lot of returning talent. They only had two players make the pre-season All-SEC team and those players were on the second team. Their recruiting class took a huge hit after Kiffin left also. For the first time since the SEC went to divisions, Tennessee has been picked to finish fifth in the East by the media. Dooley said he doesn’t put much value in pre-season polls. “Generally, those polls are based on how you performed

last year and who you have coming back next year,” Dooley said. “Pre-season polls are great to get the season going and the fans excited, but as long as you know what they’re based on, it really allows you to keep it in perspective.” As far as immediate changes in the program go, Dooley wants to take it one step at a time. “It’s hard to have a lot of immediate change,” Dooley said. “When you’re talking about the changing of how you’re representing a place, it takes time. What I want to see this fall is how we compete for 60 minutes for 12 games. There’s nothing more important to me than that.” Tennessee begins its 20102011 season against TennesseeMartin. Other notable games on their schedule include Oregon, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. They’re also one of six SEC teams that have an off week before playing Alabama. The Tide will travel to Knoxville, Tenn. to face the Vols on Oct. 23 in Neyland Stadium.

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Saban holds successful summer camps By Jessica Brown Contributing Writer Alabama head football coach Nick Saban’s annual football camps have been in full swing this summer. The blazing heat hasn’t stopped kids from signing up and experiencing what it takes to be a national champion. Alabama’s coaching staff and several high school coaches across the Southeast have teamed up to help develop the techniques of these young players. “This year’s summer’s camps were a success judging by the number of kids who attended,� said camp director Patrick Suddes. “We had the most

kids ever attend this year’s camps, and I think that can be attributed to two things: word of mouth spreading from kids who have participated in the previous three years, and winning the national championship helped a little bit.� High school Camp 1 started June 6, running for four days through June 9. Ages 14-18 from all across the country came to Tuscaloosa to learn and improve their skills. “At our first high school camp we had 560 players come and attend the camp,� Suddes said. “As with anything, the first camp had a couple minor glitches that we had to iron out, but overall the camp went really

smooth and we got a lot of positive feedback.� Youth camp followed on June 13-16. With 1,200 kids registered, from ages 8-14, the coaching staff knew they were going to have their hands full for the next couple of days. “We were definitely shocked about the number of kids who came,� Suddes said. We had 300 more kids this year for this camp than last year. It was a difficult task to keep them under control, but we succeeded by splitting them up into groups. We also had hired plenty of coaches to help with this camp.� With a couple weeks off for vacation, the coaches were prepared for

the last camp. High school Camp 2 ran July 18-21. This was arguably the toughest camp for campers due to the scorching heat. “The weather was extremely hot ,especially during this camp,� said Suddes. “The campers did tremendously well, even with the heat. We have a great training staff and the coaches gave the players a lot of water breaks. The indoor facility was also used to get kids who were cramping up out of the heat and into air conditioning.“ The first day of camp was a half day, which included one practice. After dinner the campers got to play “Bama Ball� which is a game with no helmets

and an unlimited amount of passes. On Monday and Tuesday, the campers practiced twice in the morning and then again in the afternoon. Bama Ball followed dinner. Wednesday, before the campers checked out, Saban Awards were distributed to the campers who worked hard and put a lot of effort into the practices. “We want them to take the techniques and skills that they learn and be able to apply it to their season to make them a better football player,� Suddes said. “Most importantly, we want them to learn what it takes to be a successful football player: discipline, commitment, effort, toughness and pride.�

Hard-hitting former Raider Jack Tatum dies at 61 By Rusty Miller Associated Press He was called the “Assassin.� Jack Tatum was one of the hardest hitters in the NFL, a Pro Bowl safety who intimidated opposing players with bone-jarring tackles that helped make his Oakland Raiders one of toughest teams of its era. He’s also a player who will always be tied to one of the game’s most tragic moments — a hit in a preseason game that left New England Patriots receiver Darryl Stingley paralyzed from the neck down. Tatum died Tuesday at age 61 in an Oakland hospital. The cause was a massive heart attack, according to friend and former Ohio State teammate John Hicks. Tatum had battled diabetes and other health problems for years, Hicks said. The collision with Stingley happened Aug. 12, 1978, at Oakland Coliseum. Stingley was cutting inside when he lunged for a pass which fell incomplete. Bearing down at full speed from the opposite direction, Tatum met Stingley while the receiver was off balance and leaning forward. Stingley crumpled to the ground, his fourth and fifth vertebrae severed. Over the years, Stingley would regain limited use of his body, but he spent the rest of his life in an electric wheelchair. He died in 2007. There were never words of consolation or an apology from Tatum, and the two players never spoke after the hit. “It was tough on him, too,� Hicks said of Tatum. “He wasn’t the same person after that (hit). For years he was almost a recluse.� Tatum said he tried to visit Stingley at an Oakland hospital shortly after the hit but was turned away by Stingley’s family. “It’s not so much that Darryl doesn’t want to, but it’s the people around him,� Tatum told the Oakland Tribune in 2004. “So we haven’t been able to get through that. Every time we plan something, it gets messed up. Getting to him or him getting back to me, it never happens.� Tatum, though, showed no

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remorse for his headhunting ways in a 1980 book, “They Call Me Assassin� and the follow-ups “They Still Call Me Assassin: Here We Go Again� in 1989 and “Final Confessions of an NFL Assassin� in 1996. “Jack was a true Raider champion and a true Raider warrior. ... Jack was the standard bearer and an inspiration for the position of safety throughout college and professional football,� the Raiders said in a statement. After starring for Ohio State under coach Woody Hayes, Tatum was drafted in the first round by the Raiders in 1971. In nine seasons with Oakland, he started 106 of 120 games, had 30 interceptions and helped the Raiders win the 1976 Super Bowl. He played his final season with the Houston Oilers in 1980. In his third book, he wrote, “I understand why Darryl is considered the victim. But I’ll never understand why some people look at me as the villain.� Tatum was not penalized on the play and the NFL took no disciplinary action, but it did tighten its rules on violent hits. “He wasn’t the type of person who was really out trying to maim anybody or hurt anybody,� Hall of Famer and former Raiders teammate Willie Brown said. “He was just doing his job. That’s the way he played the game.� Despite their lingering resentment, Stingley was gracious in 2003 when he learned Tatum had diabetes and several toes amputated. “You can’t, as a human being, feel happy about something like that happening to another human being,� Stingley told The Boston Globe. Tatum began a charitable group to help kids with diabetes and helped raise more than $1.4 million to fight the disease in the Columbus area. “He was a good athlete and a good person,� Hicks said. “He gave a lot back to the community, but he didn’t want a lot said about it.� Tatum was also involved in “The Immaculate Reception�

in the Raiders’ 1972 playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. With 22 seconds left, Tatum jarred loose a desperation pass from Terry Bradshaw to Frenchy Fuqua with a trademark hit. The ball bounced off Fuqua’s foot and ricocheted into the arms of Steelers running back Franco Harris, who never broke stride and ran 42 yards for the winning touchdown. Tatum grew up in Passaic, N.J. and had little interest in organized sports until high school. He grew to love football and was offered a scholarship to Ohio State. Recruited as a running back, Tatum would sneak over to the defensive side to play linebacker. In time, the Ohio State coaches — particularly secondary coach Lou Holtz — recognized that Tatum was a natural on defense. Tatum was a part of the “super sophs� class that led Ohio State to an unbeaten season and the national championship in 1968. He stole the headlines in the Buckeyes’ showdown with No. 1 Purdue early in the season, shadowing All-American running back Leroy Keyes in Ohio State’s 13-0 upset of the Boilermakers. In his three years as a starter, Tatum’s teams went 27-2 and won two Big Ten titles. Each week after an Ohio State game, the coaching staff awards the “Jack Tatum hit of the week� award for the hardest tackle or block by a Buckeye. “We have lost one of our greatest Buckeyes,� current Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said in a statement. “When you think of Ohio State defense, the first name that comes to mind is Jack Tatum. His loss touches every era of Ohio State players and fans.� Raiders safety Michael Huff sent a message on Twitter after learning of Tatum’s death: “R.I.P. Jack Tatum the assassin. One of the best safetys to ever play this game, his legacy will live forever.�

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Head coach Wendell Hudson celebrates after a game in 2008 during his first season as head coach. On this night, the Tide defeated North Alabama 75-47 in Tuscaloosa. By Jordan Bannister Sports Reporter jmbannister@crimson.ua.edu

Since his return to the University of Alabama in March 2008, Wendell Hudson has made his mark once again on the pages of Capstone history. Hudson took his first steps to fame at Alabama as a stu-

dent in 1969. He was not only the first African American student to receive a basketball scholarship, but also the first African American to receive an athletic scholarship of any kind at Alabama. He dealt with the segregation in an honorable fashion and looked the other way when racial slurs were fired his direction. Hudson worked hard

to prove that he earned his scholarship and soon became an All-American player on the newly integrated team. Under what today would look like a considerable amount of pressure, Hudson held his unofficial title with pride. “Being 18 years old you don’t realize the weight you carry,” Hudson said. “But I did feel

like I had to be successful.” He led the SEC in rebounds in 1972 and in scoring in 1973, claiming Most Valuable Player in the conference in ‘73. Hudson used his time at Alabama wisely, on and off the court, to set the bar high for future Crimson Tide players. He contributed to recruitment as well, helping to sign several more African American

players and to integrate the University’s basketball program during his four years. He graduated in 1973 with a Bachelors of Science degree. “If I could go back, I’d do it all again without hesitation,” said Hudson. After graduation, Hudson was drafted into the NBA in the second round to the Chicago Bulls. Soon after, he

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