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Ready to ‘turn it up’ Greekfest brings Nelly, Umphrey’s McGee to party designed to unite campus By Deanne Winslett | Staff Reporter Five years ago, two fraternity members named Billy Bailey and Nathan McMullan set out to bridge the divide within the greek communities. Their mission to hold an event that would bring all the members of the greek system together in one place where everyone could have fun created an annual superparty known simply as Greekfest. “They wanted to do something to unite the houses and create a party with a purpose atmosphere,” said Costa Collegiate marketing manager and UA alumnus Robert Sabin. The following year, Costa joined on as title sponsor for the event, and Costa Greekfest became a yearly staple on UA’s campus. Now, Greekfest has evolved into a campus wide event and has expanded its purpose not just to unite Panhellenic members, but to unite the campus community as a whole. “Once the first year went very well and everything went off without a hitch, it just made sense,” Sabin said. “The next move was to make sure that everybody on campus was invited and that it was just an open party for everybody to come partake in.” SEE GREEKFEST PAGE 22
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chance for tampering or bias in scoring. Megan Bryant, SGA press secretary, also strongly supports the new process because By Rich Robinson it places a high emphasis on Assistant News Editor academics. “I think it’s great that we SGA President Matt Calderone outlined a sweep- made academics a higher ing shift in how the applica- point value than anything else tions for student block seating because that’s why we’re here,” will be graded for the upcom- Bryant said. Ryan Flamerich, a senator ing football season in a presentation to student groups from the College of Engineering, has high hopes for the plan but Wednesday night. The plan involves a new third does understand concerns from party that will grade the appli- some student groups. “I think there are concerns cations based on three criteria. by non-greek Points will be organizations awarded based about obtaining on academics, GPAs for individleadership and The main difference is that ual members,” the amount of we’re removing any kind of Flamerich said. community serhuman element. One lingering vice a group question about completes. — Matt Calderone how the proThis change cess will work stands in stark revolves around contrast to how the heavy weight the process has worked in previous years, given to student involvement when block seating was desig- and leadership. Flamerich said there is a nated by an SGA committee. “The main difference is that high concentration of student we’re removing any kind of leadership in greek organizahuman element,” Calderone tions. “I think we have a really said of the new system. “We have algorithms and point diverse campus and are a campercentages to work that pus with great leaders from out, and then, the scores are every community,” Flamerich taken, and the scores are said. “But the reality is that the greek community will have made accordingly.” Calderone explained that predominately more leaders an independent third party, of student organizations [and] Campus Labs, will grade the more community service hours applications and rank them than other groups.” based on the results. This SEE BLOCK SEATING PAGE 7 would theoretically remove the
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Woes return over enough campus parking for students studying public relations. She lives off campus and has some concerns about parking on campus, despite the fact that she has a pass. By Rich Robinson “I didn’t want to park on Assistant News Editor campus right away because I As students settle into cam- am nervous about how it works pus, a grievance commonly in the mornings,” Bockisch heard among students at the said. Bockisch is not alone in her Capstone is the limited parking apprehension. available to them. Ashley Hackett is a freshChristina Bockisch is a first year graduate student man majoring in journalism.
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She lives on campus but has a hard time finding parking and has come to the realization that she can’t drive to her classes. “There is no parking near where my classes are,” Hackett said. “I would like all-access parking across campus.” Another issue that comes up often with students is the price of the parking permit. The rate this year is $225 for commuter students and $280 for students
who reside on campus. “For that amount, I want to be able to park where I can be accessible to my classes,” said Nigel McWilliams, a sophomore majoring in telecommunication and film. McWilliams lives at the Highlands and often has a hard time finding a parking spot. He would also like to see only two types of parking zones: student and faculty. Shanrica Evans is a
freshman majoring in telecommunication and film. She does not own a car on campus but sees the frustration that her roommate goes through trying to get a spot. “My roommate seems to hate it because she can’t find a parking space,” Evans said. “More parking lots would help because people get angry when they can’t park.” SEE PARKING PAGE 9
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Record breaking numbers lead to extension of Recruitment Week Nearly 86 percent of women recieve bids By Adrienne Burch Staff Reporter For the third consecutive year, the University of Alabama hosted the largest fall sorority recruitment in the nation. The Open House pool of potential members had 1,952 women for Fall 2012 sorority recruitment at UA, surpassing last year’s record er • Plea s
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add an extra day to the recruitment process to accommodate all the women who were participating,” Gillan said. Gillan also said this extension could possibly be a permanent change if registration numbers continue to grow. UA student Christina Simmons worked recruitment as a Sigma Rho Chi, who act as group counselors to PNMs through the recruitment process.
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West Virginia University claimed a national title that will guarantee students dubious bragging rights for 2013: top party school. The Morgantown, W.Va. university has been among the nation’s top 20 party schools 12 times since the Princeton Review began the rankings 21 years ago. It has been champion three of those years, but not since 2007. The University of Iowa secured second place, and last year’s champion, Ohio University, slid to third. WVU also clinched awards in two categories that some might argue are related: first in “Lots of Beer,” and third in “Students Study the Least” (despite having the 15th-best
campus library). On the other side of the bar, Utah’s Brigham Young University extended its streak to the 15th year as reigning champion of the “Stone Cold Sober” schools. BYU also got first place in the “Got Milk?” and “Scotch and Soda, Hold the Scotch” categories. The rankings are part of the Princeton Review’s 2013 edition of “The Best 377 Colleges,” a book that contains 62 lists on all aspects of college life, including academics, administration and the social climate on campus. The company gave 80-question surveys to 122,000 students. “The Best 377 Colleges” goes on sale Tuesday. During move-in weekend, WVU police issued dozens of citations for underage drinking, according to the campus police
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not just the passage of time, but also the evolution of behavior. This year’s college freshmen would likely think it strange for White House security to greet a group of gay elected officials by wearing rubber gloves, as happened during President Bill Clinton’s first term (a Clinton spokesman later apologized). Beloit College English and humanities professor Tom McBride and former college public affairs director Ron Nief have compiled the list annually since 1998. As for larger trends among this year’s college freshmen, McBride said one is clear. “They’ve come into their teenage years at a time when there are real doubts about America’s future, about whether America will continue to be a No. 1 power, about crushing debt, about recovery from the economic recession,” McBride said in an interview. “This is a generation for whom D-E-B-T is going to be a four-letter word. They’re aware it was excess debt that caused the recession. They’ve seen older siblings graduate college and come back home without
any prospects for a job. They’ve heard the word ‘underwater’ and they know it isn’t referring to a swimming pool.” In the minds of incoming college freshmen: • People don’t carry luggage, they roll it. • They don’t have new encyclopedias. • Kurt Cobain has always been dead. • “The Real World” has always stopped getting polite and started getting real. • Los Angeles has never had a pro football team. • Robert De Niro isn’t the young Vito Corleone in “The Godfather II” or Jimmy Conway in “Goodfellas”; he’s Ben Stiller’s father-in-law in “Meet the Parents.” • Bill Clinton is a senior statesman, not a recent former president. • They had Furbys. • “Star Wars” was always just a film, not a defense strategy. • There have always been blue M&M’s, but no tan ones.
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VP Joe Biden’s rhetoric must change Waiver to No Child Left Behind in Alabama would sink state education By Tray Smith Online Editor
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Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. By Nathan James Staff Columnist Vice President Joe Biden has a long and storied history of saying the wrong things. In the past, Biden has been called out for insensitive remarks on the avian flu, the vice presidency, Obama’s inauguration, the names of various justices of discrimination in his poliand, of course, race. In each tics. The thought that Biden’s instance, the media has been “chains” comment is indicaeager to repeat and examine tive of some kind of underlying Biden’s gaffes, but what con- racial prejudice is laughable, clusions we should draw from and it frankly only serves to these remarks, if any, have distract from more meaningful been a topic of more serious discussion. discussion? However, it is important to Biden’s latest slip-up consider the implications of involved a speech given in Biden’s comments. The use front of a predominantly of “y’all,” coming from an African-American audience, elderly Pennsylvanian white in which Biden told the crowd man, is in itself suspect. True, that Romney’s financial poli- all politicians adopt differcies will “put y’all back in ent speech patterns to better chains.” The relate to their statement has audience, but drawn fire from Biden is doing pundits who it wrong. It’s As one of the most influenhave accused not exactly sintial men in the world and Biden of everyister, but Biden someone dedicated to the thing from comes across service of his country, Biden insensitivity to as patronizing should understand the value outright racism. and superior. of effective and candid comSome of these If Biden thinks accusations are that all it takes munication. overblown, but to relate to the others deserve constituency is closer examination. the adoption of a colloquialism It needs to be said upfront: that he would obviously never Biden is not a racist. Obama use under normal circumwouldn’t have picked him for stances, then Republicans may the vice-presidency otherwise, be on to something when they and he’s never shown a hint label him an “elitist.”
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More offensive, however, is Biden’s reference to slavery. This analogy is not only divisive, but manipulative and completely irrelevant to the topic at hand. Biden’s comments show a remarkable lack of respect for his constituency, African American or otherwise, and an alarming apathy towards productive, honest discourse. As one of the most influential men in the world and someone dedicated to the service of his country, Biden should understand the value of effective and candid communication. Instead, he seems ready and willing to manipulate Americans for votes. This may seem trivial, but it’s really, truly not. If Obama wins the coming election, Biden may someday need to step into his role as president. And one way or another, he helps to set the tone for political discourse throughout the country. His comments matter, and more importantly, his attitude toward the American people matters. If he continues to treat us as a source of votes to be exploited, it only stands to harm the integrity of America’s politics. And that, more than any other part of the Biden conversation, is something about which to be concerned. Nathan James is a sophomore majoring in public relations. His column runs on Thursday.
The No Child Left Behind Act was passed into law a decade ago based on a simple premise – that by 2014 no child should fall through the cracks of the U.S. education system. So, it required states to test third through eighth grade students annually, and test all high school students at least once before graduation. By 2014, every student would be expected to score schools have operated around for the last decade with a new proficiently in every subject. formula, Alabama risks sendSo we hoped. As we have been getting ing its educators the message closer to the 2014 deadline, that trying isn’t worth it. As the Obama administration soon as we concede that tryhas issued waivers to 33 states ing isn’t worth it, we concede that allow them to opt out of that some children are worth these onerous requirements, leaving behind. Replacing the Adequate realizing the near impossibility of every student testing Yearly Progress goals at the proficiently in every subject heart of NCLB with Plan 2020 in two years. Now, Alabama goals will also create some is trying to join those other confusion. Many schools have states, submitting its own failed to meet their AYP goals Plan 2020 as a better way to for years and as a result, have grade improvements in our been forced to allow parents to chose other schools in education system. If Alabama is granted such their districts and undertake a waiver, NCLB will be dead restructuring efforts. How will those schools transition in this state. This could be a double- to the new system? If the slate is simply wiped edged sword. NCLB’s goals are indeed unrealistic, and clean and underperformpunishing schools that don’t ing educators are allowed meet them would require pun- to remain in control of failishing almost every school. ing schools, years of school improveStill, while ment efforts universal could be lost. student Furthermore, proficiency it would set may not be the preca realistic Our education system is sort of like edent that goal, it is Christianity. No one can live withfuture school nevertheout sin, but every Christian should accountabilless a goal try. No state can make sure every ity metrics all of our kid gains proficiency in even the are only temteachers, basics of every subject, but every porary policy parents, decisions, state should try. principles, destined to and school go the way s y s t e m of AYP and, leaders before that, should be President striving Clinton’s toward. Our education system is Goals 2000 initiative. The very name Plan 2020 sort of like Christianity. No one can live without sin, but implies that this latest eduevery Christian should try. No cation reform effort will be state can make sure every kid short-lived, inviting the obvigains proficiency in even the ous question of what happens basics of every subject, but after 2020. School leaders failing to improve their perevery state should try. By replacing the metrics formance could easily solace
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themselves with the thought that the entire system will again be replaced before they ever bare any consequences for their leadership. Finally, parents and community members have grown accustomed to annual AYP reports, which let them know if their local schools have met expectations. Will the new metrics, which are much more comprehensive, be similarly easy to understand? Florida grades its schools on the same letter system most schools grade their students. Such a system may be helpful in Alabama because it would allow the state to factor a larger number of metrics into its scores while making them easy to understand. Ultimately, NCLB will place an impossible burden on states and schools. Creating a new framework to measure school performance isn’t just a preferable solution, but a necessary one. The challenge for education policymakers in Alabama is to manage that transition in a way that builds upon the improvements the law has inspired, instead of entirely disregarding the last decade we’ve spent working toward AYP goals. While those goals have frustrated many educators, they have lead to real improvements in student achievement and laid the foundation for greater accountability in our school system. NCLB has also established the most essential prerequisite for building a better education system in the future, by allowing the public to know and compare how its schools are performing. Measuring student achievement, holding educators accountable and providing the punlic with information about school performance are all things that should remain a part of state education policy well beyond the year 2020. State leaders have undoubtably put great effort into their proposal. But it is important for them to remember that NCLB, while not flawless, isn’t without merit. Tray Smith is the online editor of The Crimson White. His column runs weekly on Thursdays.
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Initial UA experience proving to be foreign for British exchange student By Lucy Cheseldine Guest Columnist I had so many ideas of America before I arrived here. To me, it had almost become a caricature of itself – an untouchable one, at that. After endless stock portrayals in films, TV shows and literature, when I arrived here, I was struck with deja vu. It felt like I had already seen the cinematic landscape which, at least in aesthetics, lives up to its perceptions. England is obsessed with the infiltration of American culture, so much so that I felt like I had to see it for myself. And here I am, soaking up the vast campus, the southern hospitality and, of course, the social wildlife. Since my arrival, a popular topic of conversation has been “Erm, so I’m just interested … Why Alabama?” And aside from the obvious benefits of the stunning, wellequipped university and the links to my course in American Literature, I still haven’t formulated a proper answer. It’s an adventure, I continually claim. And that it is. The South has so much stigma attached to it for an outsider, and after catching my connecting flight in Atlanta, an airport run by a black majority and coming to a leafy U.S. campus, the truths began to expose themselves voluntarily. No British university would allow greek culture to stand the test of time. To me, it’s a whole new social structure, one which I can only identify with on a level of “one time in the UK, we had a party with red cups.” At first glance, the exclusivity is starling and, if I’m honest, slightly incomprehensible to me. The Spartans and the sirens. The stuff of Greek mythology. I understand that it matches the Roman pillars and the square grass, but I struggle to see how it promotes equality and acceptance, an image the South, post-civil rights movement, seems set on portraying.
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Like the ancient Greek letters above each house (whose origin no one has yet been able to tell me), this seems an outdated way of living. Perhaps I’m too much of a modern socialist. The sociological bars have been raised to a level I have never experienced before. I study at University of Glasgow, in Glasgow, Scotland and live in a flat with another girl and two boys who are both music producers and run a big club at night. We’re all students enjoying the benefits of being young, partying and being exposed to a constant flow of popular
culture. By the time we got to travel far; convenience is ceruniversity, social segregation tainly an American trait – one I had all but disappeared and could get dangerously used to. people could go about their life I think my life back in Scotland choices withwas much less out false smiles concerned with and judging surface values. glances. Here everything Since my arrival, a popular Moving into and everyone is topic of conversation has a shared room beautiful – the in a single-sex unfamiliar obsesbeen “Erm, so I’m just interdorm right sion with sport ested… Why Alabama?” behind sorority demands so – but row makes for at this moment interesting livin my journey, ing. Coming to there is still a a campus university has imme- hole here, one which was filled diately shrunk my need to back home by the privilege of
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acceptance. Despite these piercing observations, I’m learning everyday how best to navigate myself through this landscape of “trashschutes,” rolling tides and gym shorts as daywear. I’ve had the Wal-Mart experience, picked my way through the thrift store and stayed up until absurd hours to observe the 5 a.m. crowd at Waffle House. As a romantic, I suppose this is the Steinbeckesque language I came here to read. And the stereotypes work both ways. I have been asked
several times if I am indeed really British. And I’ll admit, I average about eight cups of tea a day, never stop reading and, yes, my oral hygiene is pretty poor. My British sarcasm and naturally reserved nature have been challenged with American openness – something I have come to enjoy. My year has only just begun, but already I feel I need to dig deep beneath surface appearances to satisfy my foreign skin. Lucy Cheseldine is an English international student studying English literature.
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The IFC, the governing body of the fraternities at UA, will hold a meeting in room 205 of Gorgas Library today at 5 p.m. to mark the start of informal fraternity recruitment.
The University of Alabama’s Interfraternity Council will hold a meeting marking the start of informal fraternity recruitment today, Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. in room 205 of Gorgas Library. UA’s fraternity recruitment process is different in that it uses an informal process that takes place throughout the year, rather than the formal recruitment process of UA sororities, which occurs at the start of each semester. The IFC is the governing body of the fraternities at UA that oversees this fraternity recruitment process. Thursday’s event is intended to be an informational session for students interested in joining a greek organization who may have been unable to visit in the spring or summer, Andrew Smyth, president of the IFC, said. “Each chapter will discuss
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Each chapter will discuss membership with interested parties and answer any questions students may have about greek life at the Capstone. —Andrew Smyth
membership with interested parties and answer any questions students may have about greek life at the Capstone,” Smyth said. All presidents and rush chairmen for the 27 IFC fraternities will be present at the meeting providing an opportunity for new students to meet them and ask any questions about the upcoming recruitment season. In addition to the 27 existing IFC fraternities, there are six fraternities interested in colonizing at UA over the next four semesters, including Alpha Delta Phi, Phi Kappa Tau and Phi Mu Delta. For more information on these new opportunities, students are asked to contact the Office of Greek Affairs, Kat Gillan, director of Greek Affairs, said. “We are excited to offer this opportunity to young men across campus and look forward to welcoming everyone to IFC Formal Recruitment 2012,” Smyth said.
The idea of creating and managing an academic degree may seem foreign to the average college student, but this is essentially the concept promoted by the University of Alabama’s New College CommunityBased Research Internship Program. Neil Berty and former UA president David Matthews founded New College in 1971 with the principal objective “to serve as an experimental unit with the expectation of exporting successful innovations to other sectors of the University.” What resulted was a nationally acknowledged and awardwinning interdisciplinary program that now boasts 250 students. New College generates personalized degree options by equipping its students with community service programs, internship opportunities and hands-on experience. In New College, students have access to essentially all UA courses and are allowed to develop original independent study courses. New College students are paired with faculty mentors who oversee their advancement. Like the academic advisors available to students following traditional degree plans, faculty mentors meet with their students each semester to ensure their progression toward graduation. Because hands-on training is a key component of earning a New College degree, students are obligated to participate in a number of community service and internship programs. Senior Laura Metcalf joined New College in the spring semester of her freshman year and said she participated in an internship in Walker over the summer, during which she lived in a transitional living facility in Jasper and worked with nonprofits in the area.
“ One clear advantage [to New College] is the extensive mentoring that students receive to design a personally created, academically sound program of study. — Ellen Spears
Metcalf was also involved in an independent study with First Teachers@Home, a program that teaches parenting skills to low-income parents and prepares their children for elementary school, as well as volunteering efforts in local elementary schools with New College through the ARTS program and Tuscaloosa’s One Place. “It was a wonderful chance to become part of a community and to work with community members to address things they see as issues,” Metcalf said. Jerry Rosenberg, a UA psychology professor, said students in New College should have no apprehension about their career options. “Our students have gone off to become doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs – I mean, the works,” Rosenberg said. “The thing that employers look for most when they’re hiring is a recommendation from the sponsor of a successful internship,” said Ellen Spears, an associate professor in the Department of American Studies. “One clear advantage [to New College] is the extensive mentoring that students receive to design a personally created, academically sound program of study.” S tu d e n t s i n t e r e st e d in joining New College can apply after admission to UA through the college’s website, http://www.as.ua.edu/nc/.
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a very busy time, as it is for all members of sorority life, but as a Rho Chi, we are required to be there for the PNMs at all times, day or night – which, for a pair of two Rho Chis, was probably rather demanding,” Simmons said. Though the recruitment numbers altered the Rho Chis’ routine, a Panhellenic Judicial Board member said the increase in size didn’t affect the integrity of the recruitment process. “The increased recruitment size did not change our Judicial
Thursday, August 23, 2012 | Page 7 Board responsibilities,” junior Madalyn Vaughn said. “We ensure the houses are following Panhellenic rules and make sure that PNMs are treated fairly.” Not only did sorority recruitment increase at UA, but across the nation, more and more girls are choosing to “Go Greek.” Nationwide, membership is up, increasing 15 percent from 2008 to 2011, according to the National Panhellenic Conference. With an increased num-
ber of girls participating in paring to go through sorority fall recruitment this year at recruitment. UA, the competitive edge and Not only did the girls feel the desire for the girls to be bet- need to be more prepared, but ter prepared was evident. The The University’s need for new New York Times and improved recently covered housing and a Birmingham r e s o u r c e s b u s i n e s s , became urgent The Office of Greek Affairs is Rushbiddies, this past year. very happy with the outcome which is This fall, the of this year’s recruitment. designed to aid Beta Psi chapter girls and prepare of Delta Gamma, — Kat Gillan them for collicolonized at UA gate rush at uniin fall of 2011, versities across was able to utithe country. lize their new According to the New York house that was finished on Aug. Times, the business is run 1 for formal recruitment. by two women, Pat Grant and Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Marlea Foster, who host rush Gamma Delta and Delta Delta workshops for mothers and Delta are also in the process of their daughters who are pre- constructing new homes, but
they were not completed for this year’s fall rush. “The Office of Greek Affairs is very happy with the outcome of this year’s recruitment,” Gillan said. “We are so thankful to the Alabama Panhellenic Association, the individual chapters, as well as their advisors and all the University departments that assisted with recruitment.” Simmons said she believes recruitment at the Capstone will continue to grow. “It will continue to grow because the greek community has a very strong reputation all over the country which, combined with the increasing student population, will naturally cause recruitment numbers to increase,” she said.
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Community service a new seating factor BLOCK SEATING FROM PAGE 1 Paul Rand, a third year law student and president of the Student Bar Association, attended the meeting Wednesday to learn about the process. “I think it’s important to recognize community involvement and participation in stu-
dent life,” Rand said. “Football is obviously one of the more important social and community features of the University, so I think it is an appropriate venue for student organizations to be recognized for involvement and leadership. I think change is good, and I support ongoing efforts to try and accommodate a diversity of student organizations.” Calderone also said a group with a good chance to get block seating would have a solid
foundation of academics, leadership and community service. “I would recommend that you have a pretty high average of community service per member. I recommend that you have a solid GPA, and I would recommend that you have people involved,” Calderone said. Calderone said he did not feel that there was any chance the process could become politicized or in some way skew results toward greek organizations.
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All freshmen now required to buy unlimited meal plan Previous years gave incoming students more options By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker Contributing Writer For the first time, the University is requiring all incoming freshmen to purchase a $1,525 unlimited “All Access” meal plan. Kristina Hopton-Jones, the director of University Dining Services, called the All Access meal plan a new feature to UA’s Freshman Year Experience package. She said the switch was made to make on-campus life more like living at home, where food was readily available. “The plan is intended to allow students maximum flexibility as they navigate through their first year away from home,” she said. “With the All Access plan, the students may come and go as often as they like and treat the dining halls like their kitchen away from home. Hopefully, it will encourage students who live together to eat together and build strong community connections.” Previously, freshmen were given the choice between a plan providing 160 meals for $1,350 a semester or another unlimited plan that cost $1,757 each semester. Freshman Aman Khurana, an accounting major, said it is unfair for freshmen to have to buy the plan because they will never have the opportunity to eat enough meals to cover the cost of it. “Being forced to purchase an unlimited meal plan should at least include 24/7 availability of the dining halls,” Khurana said. Freshmen should be required to buy some type of meal plan, but the unlimited meal plan is
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an expensive requirement, he said. Hopton-Jones said the $1,525 All Access plan is cost-saving: the old swipe system cost $8.44 per meal, while the new All Access plan can make each meal as cheap as $4.54. However, a student would need to eat at campus dining halls three meals a day, seven days a week for the entirety of the semester to get each meal for $4.17. Theoretically, buying meals at the $8.44 cost, students would have to buy 181 meals to break even on the All Access plan. Keith Edwards, a junior majoring in French and public relations, said he wished the plan had been implemented his freshman year. “There was always stress towards the middle and end of the semester because you start thinking you need to ration your swipes,” he said. “It’s a pain when you run out because it’s much more expensive to eat off campus.” Although incoming freshmen don’t have a feel for what having a limited number of plans was like, many said the new requirement would be less stressful. Nick Lamprinakos, a freshman majoring in business, said both his wallet and stomach like the new plan.
“One thing, as a freshman, that you worry about is money, and now, you don’t have to worry if you have the money or swipes to afford food,” Lamprinakos said. “As a guy, I eat a lot, so there’s nothing better than knowing you can eat at any dining hall as many times as you like and you also don’t have to waste all of your Dining Dollars at independent food places.” On the other hand, Kayla Haynes, a junior majoring in chemical engineering, said she remembers never being able to use all the swipes of her Greek 50 meal plan. “It was always a pain trying to balance eating between the sorority house and dining halls since you pay for both,” Haynes said. “I felt guilty choosing to eat off campus knowing I still had the majority of my swipes left.” Students living in greek houses that require a meal plan purchase within the organization will automatically have their meal plan reduced to the Greek 50 plan when they’re officially accepted as pledges. Greek freshmen can then choose to add additional meals to their plan or pay the community dining charge of $197, dropping their dining hall meal plans entirely.
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When asked if UA Parking felt that there were enough spots on campus to fulfill student needs, Chris D’Esposito, assistant director of Transportation Services, said, “Absolutely.� “The parking environment at The University of Alabama can support our growing student and faculty/staff population,� D’Esposito said. UA Parking supplies adequate parking for visitors and vendors to campus and also to support various events, he said. Still D’Esposito acknowledges the student perception of a lack
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Delta Gamma sorority moves into new 3-story house Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Gamma Delta plan to join them on Magnolia Drive By Eric Yaron Contributing Writer The newly colonized Delta Gamma sorority is officially on campus after moving into their new three-story, 61-member chapter house shortly before formal sorority recruitment. “We could not be more excited to finally be moved into our brand new house,” Delta Gamma president Kayla Fields said. “Delta Gamma is thrilled to finally have a place to call home, and this home base will only help our sisterhood grow to produce even more roots at the Capstone.” The house, located at the corner of Magnolia Drive and Sixth Avenue, is home to 61 members this year. It features an antique grandfather clock from the original Delta Gamma chapter house. “We are looking forward to having a place that our greek family, as well as UA family, can come to visit with us,”
Fields said. “I’m really excited about Delta Gamma returned to being part of such a diverse campus last fall, undergoing and impressive group of young a colonization process rather women,” Katherine Greene, a than participating in formal sophomore member of Delta sorority recruitment. Gamma, said. “Our youth is Thirty national Delta such an exciting prospect, as Gamma members traveled to it provides our sorority memTuscaloosa bers with the to help reesunique opportablish the tunity to cresorority. Two ate new chapDelta Gamma is thrilled to hundred seven ter traditions, finally have a place to call women were while working home, and this home base will initiated into to maintain only help our sisterhood grow the Beta Psi and continue to produce even more roots at chapter on older Delta Nov. 12, 2011, Gamma tradithe Capstone. making the tions.” chapter the Although — Kayla Fields 16th National new to campus, Panhellenic Delta Gamma group to colotook third nize on UA’s place among campus. all sorority houses at homeThe chapter participated in coming last year, completed their first formal sorority rush over 1,200 hours of community last week since their return to service as a chapter, raised campus, recruiting over 100 over $7,000 for their house phinew members to the chapter. lanthropy Service for Sight and
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were among the top five Delta Gamma chapters nationally for number of TOMS sunglasses sold last year. “Delta Gamma is a phenomenal organization because of its distinctiveness, not only within the Panhellenic community, but within the University of Alabama as a whole,” Chloe Crozier, a sophomore member of Delta Gamma, said. “Yes, we have an incredible new house, but I am more impressed by the incredible women I share it with, and I am blessed to call them my sisters.” Construction is also underway for three additional sorority houses in the Magnolia development. Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Gamma Delta, already housed on campus, are expected to move into the new houses upon completion. New sororities wanting to be established on campus will have a chance to bid on the vacated homes along sorority row.
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Eryk Anders, former UA linebacker, tackles a Texas Longhorn player during the 2009 national championship game. By Billy Whyte Staff Reporter To most Alabama fans, former Crimson Tide linebacker Eryk Anders is best remembered for his explosive pass rushing ability and his game-clinching forced fumble in the 2009 BCS Championship game. Anders will try to make a name for himself in a different sport as he returns Saturday to Tuscaloosa to fight in the 185-205 weight class in the amateur mixed martial arts event Strike Hard 19. A former wrestler in high school, Anders has had a seamless transition from football to MMA, with a 7-1 record, including winning his last five matches. But this weekend will pit him up against his toughest match up yet as he faces undefeated Chase Horton, who is considered by many experts to be one of the best fighters in the southeast. Anders is looking forward to the opportunity
of really getting to test his abilities. “It’s exciting to actually get to put my skills to the test,” Anders said. “That’s the whole purpose of the sport. It’s not fun just going out there and knocking someone out in 20 seconds.” What should give Anders an edge will be being able to fight in front of the Crimson Tide fans that have supported him throughout his career. Anders is ecstatic about the chance of being able to prove himself in front of the Crimson faithful, especially in a fight as important as this one. “I feel like it will be a home game,” he said. “I’m really excited for it. I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.” A win in the fight would be a huge step for Anders’ career and would give him an opportunity to turn professional. But Anders isn’t worried about his future in MMA; he mostly got into the sport because he was
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UA soccer starts strong By Marc Torrence Assistant Sports Editor
said. “During the game we kept the ball really well, moved it, kept a lot of possession. I think Alabama soccer enjoyed a we had 12 shots on goal in the successful 2011 season, but first half, and that only went up, fifth-year head coach Todd so it was good. We need to keep Bramble is ready to build on finishing the ball, but the posthat success in 2012. A year session and the depth that we removed from its first NCAA have is incredible right now.� tournament appearance and The Tide has tweaked its second-round SEC tournament system from last year, employappearance since 1998, the Tide ing a style of play focused on is looking to see if it is ready to maintaining possession, makmake the jump to NCAA wom- ing more passes, simplifying en’s soccer’s the game and elite. getting more “Making it to players on the NCAAs was one ball. It worked Making it to NCAAs was one of our goals, and in the opener, of our goals, and I think this I think this year, as Alabama was year, at minimum, we have at minimum, we able to keep conto get back there. have to get back trol of the ball there,� junior for almost the — Molly Atherton midfielder whole game. Molly Atherton “We were said. “Trying to never in danbuild off of last ger of getting year’s SEC tournament gives us scored on the entire game,� more confidence going into this Bramble said. year’s conference play.� Alabama relied on a number And the team is already of freshmen in 2011 and will off to a good start, defeating continue to do the same in 2012. Kennesaw State University 1-0 The older players on the team on the road in its season open- raved about Bramble’s recruiter. Despite what the final score ing success, and it shows on might indicate, Alabama domi- the field, as five of the top six nated the game, outshooting scorers last year were freshKSU 19-4. men or sophomores. And the “It was a great weekend,� lone goal in Friday’s game was senior defender Josie Ricks also scored by a freshman —
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forward Katie Bourgeois. “We started four freshmen and three sophomores against Kennesaw State, so that’s seven of our 11 players that were freshmen or sophomores,� Bramble said. “So that’s the bulk of our team right now, that we’re at least putting out there to start the games. We have a lot of confidence in our younger players’ abilities.� Because of that youth, older players like Ricks and Atherton will be counted on to help mentor them. Bramble said the challenge will be keeping them level-minded—not too low after a bad game or series of bad games, and not too high after a big play or game. “I’ve played for Todd for four years, so I kind of know what he’s expecting of us,� Ricks said. “But freshmen and sophomores, they’ve really come in and stepped up into that role. They definitely listen to what we say and respect us for that. But it’s a mutual respect because they’re doing great things for our team also.� Alabama will open its home season on Friday vs. Samford. Kickoff was moved up to 6 p.m., to accommodate Greekfest. “We always take pride in trying to get the season off on the right foot there,� Bramble said. “It’s a big night.�
Consistency important for success By Marc Torrence Assistant Sports Editor The University of Alabama’s women’s soccer team is looking to build off of a successful last season, where it reached the second round of the SEC tournament and made the NCAA tournament. The Crimson White spoke one-on-one with head coach Todd Bramble to get his thoughts on the upcoming year. The Crimson White: How strong is the SEC this year? Todd Bramble: Well, now that we’ve added Texas A&M and Missouri into the mix, extremely strong. It’ll hold true again this year that we’ll be the second best conference in the country, and it’s going to be really intense — the fight for those top spots this year. CW: How do you build off of the success that your team had last year? TB: The biggest thing is just consistency. Last year, some of the things we accomplished — getting into the semifinals of the SEC tournament, making it to the NCAA tournament — those were big stepping stones that the program had to take moving forward. But now, if we take a step backwards from that, it makes it look like it was just a lucky year last year, we were just a flash in the pan. We’ve got to, at minimum, repeat that performance, if not advance deeper into some of
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those tournaments. CW: Who are the older players you are looking to for leadership on such a young team? TB: Josi Ricks, in the back is a three-year starter — we’ve actually moved her to the back this year. But she’s got a ton of leadership and composure and experience. Molly Atherton, a little bit higher up in the field in the attack, seems to be someone we want on the ball a lot. She’s got a lot of experience. She could be a good playmaker for us. And then there’s going to be a lot of responsibility that comes on our goalkeeper, Shelby Church, replacing Justine Bernier to let her experience what she’s bringing with her from Southern Cal shine through on our team this year. CW: What are the challenges of coaching such a young team? TB: To try and smooth out the highs and lows that come with a group like that. Don’t let themselves get too down if
they have a bad game or a bad spell in a game and don’t get overly excited because we won our first game of the year. Just understand that it’s a long season, a long process and emotionally and mentally we’ve got to maintain an even keel. CW: Does the success of the women’s national team, as well as some other women’s teams at UA, give you guys inspiration? TB: That serves as inspiration and a source of pride in our sport, that we’re the best team in the world in that sport, women’s soccer. And something else we’ve talked a lot about is the success of the Athletic Department here. Winning four national championships — football aside — we’re real close to the softball program, the golf program, gymnastics. So we’d like to hope that would serve as inspiration for us to have a great season. CW: Do you interact with other coaches, like Patrick Murphy and Sarah Patterson, a lot? TB: Absolutely. I love being able to have coaches like that right down the hall from me that I can go and sit down with and we’ll sit and exchange ideas with each other, whether it’s recruiting or what’s going on with our team from a psychological standpoint. Huge assets. I definitely love the relationship that we have with each other.
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UA athletes make history on field, in classroom By Marquavius Burnett Sports Editor
As the University of Alabama gets the new academic year underway, the Crimson Tide athletics department is not only coming off a successful season in athletics, but a record-breaking year in the classroom, as well. “In a year during which we accomplished so much and reached new heights in so many areas, I am exceedingly pleased with the success our student-athletes enjoyed academically,” Athletic Director Mal Moore said. “As we prepare for the start of another school year, I want to say how proud I am of the focus our student-athletes and coaches put on academics and the efforts Jon Dever and our entire academic support staff put into helping each student-athlete reach their full potential.” As a group, Alabama’s more than 525 student-athletes averaged higher than a 3.0 grade point average for the 2011-
2012 academic year, including 48 who maintained a career GPA of 4.0. Overall, five teams posted GPAs above 3.5 for the second year in a row. More than 140 student-athletes earned their degrees over the last year, and the latest numbers show that Alabama graduates 74 percent of its student-athletes, while the general student population graduates at rate of 66 percent. “In a year that saw our teams compete at a championship level, it was extremely gratifying to see our studentathletes carry that success over into the classroom,” Associate Athletics Director for Student Services Jon Dever said. “To have so many of our student-athletes recognized at the national and conference level and to have 16 of our 21 teams earn grade point averages of 3.0 or better is truly impressive.” There were 21 graduates on Alabama’s football roster when it won the Tide’s 14th national championship in January,
one shy of the BCS National Championship Game record the Tide set in 2009. Football also had the second highest graduation rate among schools in the final 2011 BCS top 10 and has posted the second highest graduation rate in the SEC each of the past three years. The SEC led the nation in Capital One Academic AllAmerican honors again this year, and the Crimson Tide once again led the SEC, tallying a school record, nine honors overall, in 2011-2012, including a league-best, seven first-team honors. Since 2000, Alabama is fifth among all NCAA Division I schools and first in the SEC when it comes to Academic All-American honors with 70. The Tide’s nine honors in 2012 also pushed Alabama over 100 honors all-time, to a total of 106, which jumps Alabama to 20th all-time among all NCAA schools and 13th among Division I schools. Leading the way among the Tide’s Academic AllAmerican honors was senior
Brooke Pancake, who clinched Alabama’s first NCAA Championship in women’s golf in May. The Chattanooga, Tenn., native was named the 2012 NCAA Division I Female Capital One Academic AllAmerican of the Year, marking the first time an Alabama student-athlete has earned that honor. Kayla Hoffman, who closed out her career at Alabama by leading the Tide to the 2011 NCAA Gymnastics Championship, capped her stellar career by earning the prestigious NCAA Top VIII award in January of 2012. The award is given annually to the top eight senior student-athletes among all NCAA sports, regardless of division or gender, for their accomplishments in athletics, academics and in the community. She is the 10th Alabama student-athlete and the seventh over the last decade to earn the honor, which is considered the highest individual accolade the NCAA bestows on a student-
athlete. The SEC also led the nation in NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships and NCAA Elite 89 recipients in 2012, with Alabama again leading the league in both categories. The Tide’s five 2012 scholarship winners rank second in the nation, just behind Stanford. Pancake, swimmer Kyle Weeks, tennis player Taylor Lindsey, along with cross country runners Nathan Corder and Leigh Gilmore, all earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Mary Anne Macfarlane (tennis), Rachel Terry (gymnastics) and Cory Whitsett (golf) earned the NCAA’s Elite 89 Award during the 2011-2012 academic year. The Elite 89 is awarded to the athlete with the highest cumulative GPA at each NCAA Championship. Alabama ranks second nationally in Elite 89 honors with seven in the award’s first three years, while Stanford leads the nation with 10. On a conference level, five
Alabama student-athletes were named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year in their respective sports, including Barrett Jones (football), Jennifer Fenton (softball), Kim Jacob (gymnastics), Courtney McLane (women’s tennis) and Pancake (women’s golf). All four of the teams that won national championships in 2011-2012 had an athlete named the league’s top scholar for that sport. McLane won the award for the second time, and Pancake earned the honor for an SEC record third time. Alabama was also prolific when it came to the SEC Academic Honor Roll, earning the accolade 246 times during the 2011-2012 academic year. The Tide had 56, 48 and 87 student-athletes named to the SEC Fall, Winter and Spring Academic Honor Rolls and 55 named to the First-Year Academic Honor Roll. Alabama football had 38 players named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2011 -- a conference record for the sport.
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University, fans should give coaches more time when building a program By Alexis Paine Staff Reporter The University of Alabama saw four teams win NCAA national championships during the 2011-2012 school year. As the athletic program builds a reputation as a sports powerhouse, the athletic directors are giving every team an opportunity to succeed but leaving no room for error with their coaches and athletes. While coaches who do not live up to expectations are continuously replaced by coaches who are believed to have a better skill set, it is important to remember that success doesn’t happen overnight.
The athletic program at the University has been building and improving facilities over the past few years to encourage young recruits to join Alabama and keep athletes enthusiastic about practice. Along with improvements to facilities, the Athletic Department provides athletes with impressive weight rooms, coaches with intense resumes and well-equipped training facilities to prevent and handle any injuries that may occur during strenuous practices. But these perks come at a price. The coaching staffs receive the brunt of disapproval if a sport is not living up to the expectation to win
Football practice resumes The Alabama football team went to work for two hours in pads on Wednesday afternoon at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields following the first day of classes on campus. The Crimson Tide will now settle into its daily routine that will be carried out throughout the season. “We want to get a strong start academically,” head coach Nick Saban said. “That’s a really important thing, and that’s why these guys come here – to get
an education. We are really pleased and happy to have had a great showing in summer school, which is really good, but now, we have to create some balance with our players.” A total of six players on the 2012 roster already have degrees in hand, including Barrett Jones, Robert Lester, William Ming, Damion Square, Carson Tinker and Michael Williams. Over the past five seasons, the Tide has seen 58 players compete after graduation.
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that most Alabama fans have ond to last in the Southeastern come to hold. Coaches must Conference Championship push their athletes to the limit and sent a total of three athletes to the or risk replaceNCAA National ment by someChampionship. one the athletic Noticing the directors deem While coaches who do not live two teams’ more deservup to expectations are condownfall, athing of the positinuously replaced for coaches letic direction. In most who are believed to have a tors combined cases, as a team better skill set, it is important the programs begins to fall to remember that success and brought short of expecdoesn’t happen overnight. in an entirely tations, the new coachcoaches who are ing staff that brought into the included the program have No. 1 recruitmore desire and er and a member of the U.S. build stronger teams. For example, in 2011, the Track and Field and Cross men’s and women’s track and Country Coaches Association field teams both finished sec- Hall of Fame. The women
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moved up three spots for an eighth place finish at the SEC Championship, and the team sent five athletes to the National Championship. With just a year of training with these new coaches, the athletes were able to bring home four All-American honors. Ed Allen was hired as the new women’s volleyball coach in 2011 after the team saw a losing season in 2010. While Allen’s first year at the Capstone saw another losing season in which the team fell to a record of 11-20, the coach began to revamp the team in preparation for the 2012 season. He added nine new players to the roster, which could improve the skill level of the
team. He also arranged for the team to participate in a group building weekend. This shows Allen’s progress and desire to win. So, while it is easy to say a new coach isn’t living up to expectations, spectators and fans should understand that the coaching staffs are doing their best. They have the challenge of coming into a beaten program and trying to lift it up to be something great. Building a winning team requires coaches to recruit their own athletes and train them in the coaches’ own ways. Instant results are not always possible. Even Nick Saban took two years to win a BCS National Championship.
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Network shows cannot keep up with growing cable audiences By Billy Whyte For the first time in Emmy history, not a single network show was nominated for outstanding drama series. This is an award that network television has won 49 out of 61 times, yet cable dramas swept the nominations. Now, while this isn’t surprising considering the current landscape of powerhouse cable shows such as “Mad Men,” “Homeland” and “Breaking Bad,” the nominations really seem to be more of a reflection of the poor quality of network dramas than anything else. But given today’s mainstream
culture and society, is it really the network’s fault they are having trouble producing any substantial dramas? The main reason network shows can’t compete with cable shows is because they simply have a larger audience to broadcast to and have to censor their shows in a way that cable shows don’t. Network shows have to carefully cater their products to a mainstream audience, while cable shows can do whatever they want and not have to worry about anything but the quality of the show. Take “Game of Thrones,” for example. The show is filled
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with a ton of language, nudity and graphic violence, all of which greatly contribute to the overall theme and tone of the show that makes it one of the best on television today. A network television show wouldn’t even be able to show 20 percent of “Game of Thrones” without having to censor it. Another issue is the large, mainstream audience network shows are being broadcast to; shows have to obtain certain ratings to stay on the air, no matter how brilliant they are. A fantastic show such as CBS’s “Jericho” had to desperately fight to get two seasons, while any crime-procedural CBS creates can easily play to their demographic and last for multiple seasons. It’s almost as if the more innovative, different or creative shows that are harder to be digested by the mainstream public have no shot now. If they manage to last for more than a season, they are constantly under the pressure of trying to get better ratings just so they can stay on the air, instead of worrying about the overall quality of the show. These are all issues that cable dramas don’t have to worry about. Another problem that plagues network dramas has come from the rise of reality programming. These not only gets better ratings, but they are considerably cheaper to produce. Why take a risk with a show as audacious as last
year’s “Awake” when a singing/dancing/talent competition would draw a much better rating? Our current obsession with reality programming seems to sum up a lot of the issues we have in today’s culture. We, as a society, like to digest and judge the actions of others so we feel better about ourselves, and what better way to do it than watching two contestants bicker at each other on a reality television competition? That’s why “Survivor” and “Big Brother” are still on TV after all these years. Even the big budgets of network television shows seem to be working against them. For example, Fox spent a lot of money on “Terra Nova,” a visually spectacular, prehistoric science fiction show, but it got poor ratings because the plot wasn’t that good. It’s the same problem often seen in movies, where the main focus is making sure everything is technically impressive, even if the characters and plots suffer for it. Naturally, the small budget cable shows don’t have the money to compete technically, so they spend most of their focus on great plot and character development.
Network television shows such as CBS’s “Jericho” have had trouble competing with popular cable shows such as AMC’s “Mad Men.”
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Bama Theatre brings independent films to Tuscaloosa By Nathan James Contributing Writer Same-sex parentage, climate change and love affairs will hit the screen of the Bama Theatre during its annual Bama Art House Film Series which began on Aug. 21 and continues until Oct. 24. The series began with Woody Allen’s “To Rome with Love,” a movie, like most of those in the unorthodox film series, that employs film techniques rarely seen in mainstream cinema. “We look for movies that will entertain, enlighten and challenge our audience,” David Allgood, manager of the Bama Theatre, said. The film series originated in 2010 and features lesser-known films in its lineup.
“We have a number of highlyacclaimed films that we feel fortunate to be screening,” Allgood said. “As we have grown in popularity, distributors have been more inclined to release films to us on a one-night-only basis, which is not the norm.” In spite of the obscure nature of the series’ offerings, Allgood feels confident in the Theatre’s selections and said that the series has been growing in popularity since its inception. “As our attendance numbers have been very good, we have been given some films that would normally play at the multiplex,” Allgood said. “We have a highly-educated, well-read audience that will let us know when we do well and when we fall short.”
Dennis Quartermouse, a sophomore majoring in microbiology, sees the series’ focus on independent films as a positive. “They’re showing a lot of films that people wouldn’t be able to see otherwise,” Quartermouse said. “[‘Moonrise Kingdom’ and ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’] have been getting amazing reviews, but I haven’t had a chance to see them because of limited release.” Quartermouse said he feels independent movies often have qualities that are impossible for larger productions. “I feel like independent films have the ability to go into touchier subjects than blockbusters can,” he said. “Movies like “The Kids Are Alright” (an inde-
pendently produced film) have climate change; “Take This ideas that large budget stu- Waltz,” a dramatic comedy dios wouldn’t go near … They about a married woman’s love fear that they affair; “In the won’t be able Family,” which to make the addresses large amounts the topic of They’re showing a lot of films of money that same-sex parthat people wouldn’t be able are needed to entage and to see otherwise. [“Moonrise offset big budthemes of loss; Kingdom” and “Beasts of the gets.” “Moonrise Southern Wild”] have been The film Kingdom,” a getting amazing reviews, but showings will Wes Anderson I haven’t has a chance to see take place comedy about every Tuesday two childthem because of limited release. at 7:30 p.m. hood sweetuntil Oct. 23. hearts; “Dark — Dennis Quarter Films in Horse,” which August and focuses on September the romance include: “Beasts of the Southern between two women nearing Wild,” in which prehistoric middle-age. creatures are unleashed by October will begin with the
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Manhattan Film Festival on Oct. 2, followed by: “Farewell My Queen,” a historical drama about the life of Marie Antoinette; “Ai Weiei: Never Sorry,” a drama about the art of Ai Weiei; and “Sleepwalk with Me,” a comedy about a depressed standup comedian. Following the regularly scheduled films, a bonus film, “Neil Young Journeys,” will be screened Oct. 24 to raise money for a new digital projector for the theatre. Tickets for the series may be bought in advance at www. bamatheatre.org or at the Bama box office prior to screenings. General admission is $7 and $6 for students. Additionally, admission to all 11 films can be purchased for $50.
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Modern video games breaking away from the confinement of consoles By Nathan Proctor Staff Writer What are video games? It was a simple question once, when arcades thrived and Mario was gaming’s figurehead, but the answer has recently become more and more clouded. With a plethora of genres, styles and formats, I realized I couldn’t come up with a proper definition when an electronically isolated member of my family posed the question. So I ask, what is a video game in 2012, and what will they be in the future? As the medium has continued to expand, a burst of
industry-defining platforms have popped up in unison. It’s no longer a market defined by a number of slightly differently shaped black boxes or three-man “console war.” Video games have infiltrated phones, social media and television, which changes our perception of what a game must be. No longer can something like mobile gaming be viewed as a distraction when phenomena such as Angry Birds or Superbrothers: Swords and Sworcery EP can rival their puzzler and indie game “big brothers” in both profitability and creativity. The traditional mouse and
keyboard or console and controller products may remain at the forefront of a mainstream gamer’s mind when the subject is broached, but unlike when Xbox eclipsed Nintendo as the go-to device, the iPhone isn’t necessarily the next step in that generation of nongamers for two reasons: the days when a platform can be easily defined have also gone by, and between Wii-mote toting grandparents and half of Facebook’s population tending to an endless stream of “villes,” you may be hardpressed to find a non-gamer. Games are no longer an oddity, but one of the most inclusive
niches out there. So, are games becoming the lowest common denominator, profiteering products churned out by giants like EA and Activision? Not at all. Though the gut reaction to the success of a console like the Wii or a game like Words With Friends may be that it’s harmful to hardcore or traditional games, that conclusion is simply unfounded. The industry rises and falls with the world economy as a whole, but with sales records between massive franchises continuing to leapfrog one another, competitive gaming finding a foothold in many markets – ours included – and newly-
discovered and long thought dead genres making profits for the time being, “real” games aren’t going anywhere. That said, the expansion of gaming – casual gaming, in particular – isn’t the sole challenge to our definition. Small developers pushing out games begging to dig up the question of “games as art” – whether they’re more traditional platformers, such as Braid or Limbo, or currently indefinable experiences found through Gravity Bone or The Path on the PC – are a far cry from the stable grounds of the arcade experiences which birthed the medium. Today, games aren’t always
challenging. They don’t always conform to our expectations, and sometimes, they aren’t just for fun. Some may not even be fun at all. Where genres and purposes fail to provide definition, a basic and inclusive rationale can step in its place. Video games are simply creative endeavors with interactive elements, and I can’t wait to see what’s to come from them. Whatever you’re playing or whatever you consider to be a “game,” remember that a rising tide lifts all boats, and this is an infant industry I hope will stay around for a very long time.
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The Bama Theatre will host its Acoustic Night Friday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Designed to support new and upcoming singers and songwriters from around the country, Friday’s show will feature the artists Blaine Duncan, Some Dark Holler and The Bear and will be located in the Greensboro room with a full service bar. Tuscaloosa native Blaine Duncan got his start playing in the Guerrilla Theatre, where local musician Ham Bagby scouted him, and he was then recruited to play at an open mic night Bagby hosted. In addition to performing solo and with a band, Duncan said he allows for each set to have different sounds. “The full band songs are in a period of rearrangement and revision, so I don’t know what they’ll sound like yet,” Duncan said. “My solo shows are just songwriter stuff you’d consider folk, but with a lot of
country in it, if country had a lot of cussing.” Duncan said he likes to draw inspiration from both individuals and other artists’ shows. Such artists he admires include Ham Bagby, Lee Bains III, who Duncan said is always honest about his material, and Elliott McPherson from The Dexateens. “Quality music makes me want to write more just to see if I can do it,” Duncan said. Some Dark Holler, one of the accompanying acts of Acoustic Night, will be performing an original mix of Americana music. Band member Chris Porter, who has been in the Birmingham music scene for about 10 years and on the road since 2008, said the band has recently spent a lot of time setting a mood for their music. Porter said he would describe Some Dark Holler’s music as creaky and dark with fiddles and occasional banjos. “It’s absolutely Southern – dark and real,” he said.
When looking for inspiration, Porter draws from local folktales, newspaper clippings and episodes of “Cops.” He said he also takes cues from Doc Dailey, Matt Woods and Jody Nelson when working on new material. As a songwriter, Porter said he is particular about who he steals from and does not tend to listen to a lot of music when making a record but instead makes calls to other artists to get their opinions on his work. The third performance will feature The Bear. Originally started as a duo in 2006, The Bear now consists of six members. Although some label The Bear’s style as folk-inspired, the band members said they like to draw inspiration from other genres, as well, to provide an eclectic mix. Cover charge for Acoustic Night is $5, with all proceeds going to the artists. Doors open 30 to 45 minutes before the show. For more information, visit bamatheatre.org.
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New York artist brings work to on-campus gallery Brian Novatny’s ink and paper renderings will be on display in the Sarah Moody Art Gallery Aug. 23
mostly in tune with southern reacquainted with something sports culture, it is nice to I’d lost in my older work,” see different areas of campus Novatny said. “I am letting It introduces students and faculty to possible influences and thrive,” Cash said. my artistic hair down, which other insights into work that you may not see on a regular The Sarah Moody Gallery worked out, hopefully, to my basis. will feature 17 years of favor, as I started to address Novatny’s work entitled something more personal.” —Brian Novatny “Catch and Release: Brian His most recent ink and Novatny, Selected Paintings paper renderings, Novatny and Drawings” from Aug. 23 said, can often dictate themselves. Novatny enjoys that you may not see on a reg- important to expose students to Sept. 21. The lecture will be to outside artists at on-cam- Sept. 5 in 205 Gorgas Library the permanency of ink, as ular basis,” Novatny said. Nathan Cash, a sophomore pus gallery exhibitions. at 7 p.m. and an opening recepopposed to pencil, and often “From a school that is tion Sept. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. finishes the work even after majoring in biology, said it is a “mistake.” “By laying down a path I didn’t anticipate going down, another idea emerges,” Novatny said. “If something happens, I tend to work through it and try to see what else I can come up with, and that can be more exciting. I like throwing a wrench into the work, so to speak.” HURRY! LIMITED TIME Novatny has recently begun working with a gallery in New York City called Mulherin + Pollard. “John Pollard had seen this newest work of mine and decided to take me on as one of his artists,” Novatny said. “I had known him for a number of years, and he was familiar with my work, but 1130 University Blvd. this latest work struck a chord Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 with him.” 205-345-8912 This is Novatny’s first exhibition at a university, 26 Beds! one in which he is excited to participate. “For me, it is appealing because there is no filter as to www.palmbeachtan.com 1.888.palmtan STS-33154 what can be shown,” Novatny said. “There is no financial risk involved. It’s a pure sense of exhibiting one’s work. For me, that is greatly appealing.” Novatny believes it is good Present this coupon and enjoy 4 Silver Level Present this coupon to receive one to bring artists from art capiSunless Spray Tan for just $20. sunbed tanning sessions for just $4.00. tols such as New York City to Offer valid for new or existing members, one time only. One New or existing members. Limit 3 per member. Valid for 45 days cities that may not get as much redemption per member account. Valid for 7 days from date of from date of purchase. Additives are additional cost. attention in the art world. purchase. See salon associate for complete details. See salon associate for complete details. “It introduces students and Offer expires 9/30/12. Offer expires 9/30/12. faculty to possible influences and other insights into work
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Crew members set up stages for the upcoming Greekfest Aug. 22. Greekfest kicks off this Aug. 24, and gates open at 7:00 PM.
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Nelly excited to headline Greekfest GREEKFEST FROM PAGE 1 In order to appeal to a variety of musical tastes, coordinators for the event strive to bring in a mixture of genres and styles. Each year, a survey that lisrs potential acts, is sent out in the spring and students vote on who they would most like to see. Music Garden, who is responsible for booking the acts, then reviews the top picks and tries to arrange for artists who best fit with the students’ interests. Past performers have included chart-topping names like Bone Thugs N’ Harmony and Dierks Bentley. The performers for this year are Nelly, Umphrey’s McGee and John Tyler and the Northern Lights. Nelly, the internationally known rapper and performer said he is looking forward to performing for everyone before classes get back in to full swing. “I’m looking forward to the energy,� Nelly said. “School’s just starting back, so I think everybody should be a little
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turned up.� Nelly has been performing for 12 years and has shared stages with a long list of musical talents. He has also performed at many end-of-the-year college events but not as many events to kick off the school year. When asked about the diversity of the acts to be shown at Greekfest, he says he looks forward to it. “If you look at everything that I’ve been able to accomplish and all the things I’ve done with all of my music, it’s been very diverse,� Nelly said. “We share a writer’s home. It doesn’t matter what genre it’s in, so long as it’s good.� After such an extensive career, Nelly said he doesn’t plan out his shows, but he rather likes to feed off the energy of the crowd. “Energy is a must,� he said. “We have our show kind of laid out, but we like to vibe with the students. We’re real good at being spontaneous on stage and interacting with the fans. As long as the crowd is turned up, then we’re turned up.� Nelly is specifically interested in the energy the Alabama community has to offer. He said he considers Alabama his second favorite college, especially in football, outside of Mizzou. “I’m just looking forward to coming down and rocking Alabama,� he said. “The more excited Alabama is about Nelly the more excited Nelly is to turn it up for Alabama. I just want to thank the whole state of Alabama for the love that they’re not just showing me on not only this trip here, but on the whole existence of Nelly.� Proceeds from the event are donated to two foundations
each year. Costa has donated half the proceeds to the Billfish Foundation annually since 2009 and the other half to a foundation or charity of current importance. Past donations have been made to assist in cleanup following the oil spill in 2010 and to relief in Tuscaloosa after the April 2011 tornadoes. At Friday’s event, Costa will be providing free merchandise to concert attendees, and vendors, including Papa Johns and Jim ‘N Nicks, will also be on location. To accommodate larger crowds, Greekfest has changed locations and will now take place at the parking lot below the soccer fields. Students can also expect a larger stage at the event. “We have changed several aspects of this year’s event that will make it better than past concerts,� said Michael Wright, a Music Garden representative and music director for Greekfest. “You will have to attend to see for yourselves, but I will say there is a much larger stage.� Gates will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 8. Tickets can be purchased online at uagreekaffairs.tix.com for $25 each in advance. Each individual can purchase a ticket for themselves as well as two guest tickets. Tickets can also be bought at the door for $30. Sabin said both greeks and non-greeks are welcome to the event. There is sure to be music for everyone. “There’s so many different tastes in music represented on this campus,� he said. “So it’s an awesome opportunity to meld those together and make it to where every student will have an interest in coming.�
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