WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 2013 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 15 Serving The University of Alabama since 1894
CW | Austin Bigoney The Backstreet Boys perform at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater as part of their worldwide tour, “In A World Like This.”
TODAYON CAMPUS The art scene WHAT: Umoja: The Spirit of Unity WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Paul R. Jones Gallery
Get to know your library WHAT: University Libraries Fair WHEN: 10 - 11:30 a.m. WHERE: 205 Gorgas Library
Student life WHAT: Hey Y’all Campaign WHEN: Noon WHERE: 132 Mary Burke E.
CULTURE | MUSIC
Backstreet Boys still larger than life Iconic 1990s boy band stops at amphitheater for concert By Abbey Crain | Culture Editor This year, the iconic boy band of the 1990s, the Backstreet Boys, celebrate their 20th anniversary with a world tour, including a stop at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. While the band has been out of the limelight for several years, many of today’s college students grew up listening to the musical group and were excited to relive pop culture from their childhood at Tuesday night’s BSB concert. “[Backstreet Boys] was my first concert ever when I was 8 years old,”
Taylor Davis, a freshman majoring in pre-law, said. “I saw ‘Black and Blue’ in Kentucky. They make us feel young. It’s our childhood. It reminds us of the stuff we grew up with.” Like many boy bands of the 1990s, BSB’s fame subsided in the early 2000s. A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell released their ninth album “In A World Like This” in July 2013. Kristen Nelson, a communications graduate assistant for Student Affairs, said she was excited to see the BSB in Tuscaloosa because she never got to see them as a young girl when they were popular. “We as a generation can argue that the Backstreet Boys are so much better
University gun policy revised Aug. 16
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The effects of a national movement surrounding gun control have trickled down to The University of Alabama’s bylaws in the form of a revised gun policy reinforcing a campus-wide ban on guns. The University’s gun policy was revised Aug. 16 after a new state law, which went into effect Aug. 1, and left many confused about whether guns could potentially be allowed on campus, in dorms or at athletic events. “UA has thoroughly reviewed the impact of the state’s new gun law on our policies and procedures regarding the possession of guns and dangerous weapons on our campus,” Cathy Andreen, director of UA Media Relations, said in an emailed statement. “UA believes that its
policies and procedures comply with the state law. As a result, UA will not allow the possession of guns or dangerous weapons on our campus, except under the limited circumstances set out in its policy.” The policy maintains a strict ban on guns for all but pre-approved personnel and in all places except for vehicles, under select circumstances. Cody Frederick, a junior majoring in history, said the current policy of storing firearms with UAPD is “perfectly acceptable” in his opinion. “With that system, it’s always possible to retrieve them conveniently when they’re desired, but there is minimal risk of someone untrained in firearms safety or maintenance getting access to them if, for instance, a door is left unlocked or a break-in occurs,” he said. However, Levi Crawford, a senior
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than One Direction, which they are in my opinion, but honestly I think it’s just the same thing,” Nelson said. “They’re catering to the same kind of crowd. It’s the same target audience.” Along with the reuniting and reperforming of boy bands of 1990s past comes a flood of other 1990s nostalgia from BuzzFeed lists, remembering 1990s romcoms to Jeremy Scott’s Bart Simpson sweater made famous by Cara Delevigne. “I think ‘90s boy bands and ‘90s nostalgia is popular because my generation loved it so much growing up. It’s kind of what we’re familiar with,” Nelson said. “It’s what we know, so now we’re getting to the age
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1st Warrior River Run at Moundville The first Warrior River Run will face registered competitors against each other in a race around a mile-long track and a sprint between the mounds of the park. Competitors will also face two surprise obstacles that will reflect the history of the Native American groups that inhabited the Tuscaloosa area. Black Warrior Riverkeeper and Moundville Archaeological Park will host the foot race at Moundville Archaeological Park at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, to promote public health and environmental consciousness in the community. The race sponsors will provide prizes for the winner and runner up of the race. Black Warrior Riverkeeper is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Black Warrior River and its resources. Moundville Archaeological Park is the site of an ancient Native American city, and the park serves as an advocate for Native American culture and history, hosting multiple events throughout the year. Those wishing to compete in the race can pre-register online at blackwarriorriver.org/news/warrior-river-run for $25 or on site the day of the run for $35. Spectators must pay the general admission fee for the park and will have access to the entire grounds.
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UA to offer new course registration tools for spring The University of Alabama’s registrar’s office has developed a new course registration tool to assist students while registering for classes. If students have early-morning sports practices or want to schedule in three-day weekends, they will be able to input this information and Schedule Builder will automatically generate all possible schedules, allowing students to choose the one that works best for them, Daniel Strickland, assistant university registrar, said. Students will be able to arrange their schedule ahead of time, saving the courses and sections which form their “perfect schedule” to a registration cart. Once a student is eligible to register, he or she can simply add them all at once. Strickland said Schedule Builder is designed to be a supporting tool to the current registration system. In the past, students had to either select their courses one at a time, or input a list of course reference numbers. By mid September, all students can expect to find “Schedule Builder” under the Student tab on myBama, where students can already go to add or drop classes, request transcripts and complete Student Opinions of Instruction, among many other tasks.
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WHAT: Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market WHEN: 3 - 6 p.m. WHERE: Canterbury Episcopal Chapel
WHAT: Beverly Semmes: ‘Starcraft’ WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Garland Hall
WHAT: Get On Board Day WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: 7th Avenue
WHAT: Umoja: The Spirit of Unity WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Paul R. Jones Gallery
WHAT: Casting Crowns with Francesca Battstelii WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
WHAT: Bama in Atlanta - Pep Rally WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Taco Mac at Phillips Arena
WHAT: Nothin’ Special WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Rhythm and Brews
WHAT: The Woggles. Muck & The Mires WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Green Bar
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IN THENEWS U.S. government requests Facebook user data in that regard,” said Nate Cardozo, a staff attorney Following the lead of other at the Electronic Frontier major Internet companies, Foundation, a civil liberties Facebook issued a new group that, among other report Tuesday that shows it things, grades companies fielded government requests on their disclosure practices. for data on about 38,000 of “We think these transparits users around the world in ency reports are a good the first half of this year. thing,” Cardozo added. “In About half those requests order to have an informed came from local, state and debate about how much federal authorities in the government access there is United States, according to your data, we need actual to Facebook, which said it numbers.” complied with 79 percent Facebook, which has of requests for information more than 1 billion users from U.S. agencies. worldwide, resisted some Facebook said it fights information requests in a many requests, and privacy number of countries, includadvocates praised the com- ing some nations where pany for joining the ranks of authorities have complained Google, Microsoft, Twitter that anti-government activand other companies that ists use social media on the also report regularly on Internet to communicate and government demands for organize protests. their users’ data. But the In Egypt, for example, reports provide only a par- Facebook said it received tial picture of government eight government requests information-gathering, since but didn’t turn over any data. the government restricts And in Turkey, Facebook the companies’ ability to said it complied with only report on national security about half of the 96 requests investigations. for data it received from gov“There’s definitely a lot ernment authorities. more we would like to see “We scrutinize each MCT Campus
request for legal sufficiency,” wrote Colin Stretch, Facebook’s general counsel, in a blog post Tuesday. “We fight many of these requests, pushing back when we find legal deficiencies and narrowing the scope of overly broad or vague requests.” The report, however, doesn’t provide a breakdown of how many requests stemmed from routine police investigations as opposed to national security and intelligence operations. While the former are believed to represent the largest number of requests, the latter have become controversial in the United States – especially since a former National Security Agency contractor leaked evidence this summer of extensive data-gathering by the U.S. government. U.S. authorities made between 11,000 and 12,000 requests for information in the first six months of 2013, covering data from 20,000 to 21,000 user accounts, Facebook said. That represents an increase from the second half of 2012,
when U.S. authorities made 9,000 to 10,000 requests for data from 18,000 to 19,000 accounts, according to numbers the company released in June. Facebook reports the U.S. figures in a range because authorities won’t allow it to disclose exact numbers of national security requests, under federal rules and national security laws. Internet companies have said they want the freedom to report more specific numbers so their users can have a clearer picture of how often they turn over data to the government. Google, which led the way for other companies when it began reporting data requests in 2010, won permission last year to report in broad terms on one type of national security request. Google since has filed a federal lawsuit arguing it should be allowed to report on other types of requests made under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Microsoft filed a similar suit; both cases are p e n d i n g .
ELECTIONRESULTS Board of Education Chairman
Board of Education District 5
:Lee Garrison - 4,415 votes :Denise Hills - 4,212 votes :*15 out of 16 precincts reporting as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
:Harry C. Lee- 528 votes :Joe Gattozzi - 304 votes :*3 out of 4 precincts reporting as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
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Board of Education District 6
James Minyard-864 votes :Earnestine “Stine” Young - 376 votes :*3 out of 4 precincts reporting as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
Marvin Lucas-980 votes :John Lollar - 909 votes :*3 out of 4 precincts reporting as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
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Board of Education District 7
Carson Kirby-399 votes Kelly Horiwitz - 327 votes :*3 out of 4 precincts reporting as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
Erskine Simmons-688 votes Renwick Jones - 385 votes :*3 out of 4 precincts reporting as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night.
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From food courts and markets to multiple dining halls, students have a variety of options on campus when lunchtime comes at The University of Alabama. However, while the University offers multiple meal plans to suit the specific needs of students, freshmen are required to purchase the most expensive and expansive plan. All freshmen are required to purchase the All-Access Unlimited meal plan for $1,578 per semester from Bama Dining. Although the numbers are not yet in for this semester, 3,662 students purchased an All-Access Unlimited meal plan last fall. When a freshman joins a greek organization, his or her meal plan automatically changes to the Greek 55 meal plan, and his or her account is credited for the extra amount. Kelly McIntyre, a junior majoring in chemical engineering, said she used less than half of her required greek meal plan her freshman year and has never purchased a meal plan since. “We would realize we had 45 meals left and there were three days left in the semester, so we would try to use as many as possible,” McIntyre said. On the other hand, Caitlyn Hearn, a senior majoring in communicative disorders, said she used about 95 to 100 percent of her meal plan her freshman year. Hearn said she did not remember which meal plan she had, but that it was not the greatest or the least number of meals. She said she thinks it is a good idea that freshmen are required to buy unlimited meal plans. “I did have friends who used all of them. It’s easier and healthier,” Hearn
said. “I actually wish I was still on one instead of eating out.” It was not the quality of the food that discouraged McIntyre from eating at the dining halls, she said, but a lesser social opportunity. “I wanted to hang out with my sisters at the house, and it was a better way to meet people than going to the dining hall,” McIntyre said. Nonetheless, the social environment McIntyre felt was lacking at the dining halls is the exact reason the University requires the meal plan for all freshmen. “Studies consistently show that students with strong college social connections and engagement are more likely to complete their educational goals,” Kristina Hopton-Jones, director of University Dining Services said. “Often times, feeling a part of UA and building a sense of community starts in the residence halls and dining facilities. The housing and meal plan requirement is for entering freshman and is designed to encourage a smooth transition as students adjust to living away from home. The All–Access meal plan allows students maximum flexibility as they navigate through their first year at college.” The University is not alone in requiring freshmen to purchase a meal plan, Hopton-Jones said. “Many college campuses across the U.S. do have a meal plan requirement of some sort, whether it is a residential meal plan or a declining balance account similar to Dining Dollars. Of the 14 SEC schools, nine have a meal plan requirement,” Hopton-Jones said. Hopton-Jones said that because of the different options offered at the University, students often continue to purchase meal
plans after their freshman year. “Many upperclassmen do purchase a meal plan, because of the convenience and variety. With most upperclassmen living off campus, a meal plan is not required,” Hopton-Jones said. Last fall 2,578 upperclassmen purchased a meal plan, and they still have until Sept. 1 to purchase a plan if they so choose. With four meal plan locations – Burke, Lakeside, Fresh Food Co. and Bryant – there are eating options all over campus for whenever hunger strikes. There were 2,296 swipes at Fresh Food Co., 1,782 at Burke and 3,187 at Lakeside Thursday. Despite the higher swipe number for Lakeside Dining, Hopton-Jones said determining which dining hall is most popular is a difficult task because each attracts participation from different campus population segments at different times of the day and has different seating capacities and different hours of operation. Beyond the dining halls, students can use their meal plans for grab-and-go options at the four convenience store locations, including the popular Julia’s Market in Tutwiler Hall. One meal plan swipe is good for one Fresh2go Entrée with a fountain drink or two Fresh2go sides and a fountain drink. For students looking for a more gourmet option, Bryant Sports Grill serves upscale lunch and dinner buffets, as well as made-to-order entrees. Designed to serve the high calorie and nutritional needs of student athletes, the dining hall is open to all students with a meal plan swipe for lunch. Non-athlete students can also eat dinner at Bryant, but have to pay an additional $9.95 on top of the swipe.
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COLUMN | CIVIL RIGHTS
In the civil rights struggle, fight but recognize the progress made By Amber Patterson | Staff Columnist This past Saturday thousands of people gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic march on Washington led by Dr. Martin Luther King. The anniversary march was sponsored by the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network along with the NAACP and had a host of speakers all talking of race relations with optimism. It gave the feeling that we as a country were actually moving forward. The hopes of those who packed out the National Mall looked toward a future where
Amber Patterson race was not the elephant in the room. The speakers suddenly turned in an inevitable direction: “The fight is not over.” The hot topics of Trayvon Martin and the Voting Rights Act were brought to the crowd’s attention as a reminder that there are still problems AfricanAmericans must face.
I am well aware that we do not live in a perfect world. Being an African-American student that attends school on a predominantly white campus in the Deep South, I know that prejudice is definitely not dead. Though honestly speaking, I am exhausted. Every time race relations and the fight that we as African-Americans must face is brought up, it is placed on the shoulders of the youth. This has been the central theme throughout the years. When can we just take a second and sit back to look at how we far we have come?
If we are constantly fussing about the things that we find wrong in this country, how will we ever see the good? Obviously, the fight still continues, especially with the Voting Rights Act; too much blood was shed in Selma, Ala., and other states for it to be taken away piece by piece. Still, as we continue to fight these battles, we should not forget the milestones that we have reached. There is currently a black president in office, something that I thought would never happen until I had children. There is an increased number of minorities in Congress and holding
government positions. As a nation, we have come a long way from separated bathrooms and movie theaters. I believe we have fulfilled Dr. King’s dream of the races coming together and working to move our nation forward. This column isn’t meant to disregard the issue, but to serve as a reminder that sometimes the world is not that bad. We do not always have to be fighting against those that try to oppress us, but rather tell them to look around and see that their small injustices have not derailed the bigger fight against racism.
It may not seem like it, but we are progressing. A motto that I keep in mind is “progress is process.” All our problems have not gone away in 50 years, and they probably will not all be resolved in the next 75 years. However, as the world evolves and the minds of the youth constantly create new ideals, change will happen. Amid all this change, just do not forget to stop and smell the roses.
there exists, in abundance, a more comprehensive refutation of every point made in “Same-sex unions not equal” than I can hope to fit within this letter. As a biologist, I feel personally slighted when people use “nature” as a defense for bigotry, conveniently forgetting that same-sex partnerships are found within
nature. But, like a panda in the wild, we are seeing the decline of “Same-sex unions not equal.” So read the column, and remember it, because in another 15 years, they will hopefully be extinct.
Amber Patterson is a junior majoring in public relations. Her column runs biweekly on Wednesdays.
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Homophobia: A declining species Poe’s law is defined as the inability to accurately judge sincerity from parody. Indeed, when I began reading Tuesday’s article titled “Same-sex unions not equal,” I was at first expecting satire. Instead, I found a puzzling mix of tired arguments in defense of denying civil rights while cowardly using children for cover. Like Robin
Williams I found myself exclaiming: “What year is it?” Against this column, I could cite facts after facts demonstrating where exactly the columnist for The Crimson White has erred. I could argue and correctly point out that “marriage” has had as many meanings throughout history as there are cultures
that marry. I could argue that marriage has been used in the past only for a patriarch’s property rights (where the sometimes multiple wives and children were often considered property). I could cite studies explaining that the arbitrary definition of what exactly constitutes a “mother” and “father” are, at best, social constructs.
I could even show studies which demonstrate that children with two parents, regardless of gender, are more well-adjusted than those children with only one parent. But why bother? The arguments against marriage equality have already been culturally eviscerated for the last 15 years in the arena of public discourse. Indeed
Bryan Martinez is a graduate student studying biology.
COLUMN | FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE
Changes to freshman seating will harm the first-year experience By Maxton Thoman | Senior Staff Columnist Over the past few years, there has been a huge discussion centering on student attendance and involvement with the University’s athletic teams – most notably surrounding the support of Crimson Tide football in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Wi t h B r ya n t - D e n ny student section ticket usage dropping in 2012 to “merely” 69.4 percent (still around 12,000 students per game), several repercussive actions have been put into effect to appease the numbers. The most obvious and publicized action that will
Maxton Thoman go into effect this year – the herding of freshman students to the upper deck of the stadium – could be one of the most excessive and over-corrective actions that could have been taken. Of course, I am sure that considerable research went into this decision and that it was not taken lightly. I’m sure that this decision was made with the students in mind. Still, part of me can’t
help but be skeptical about the rationale of this decision. After all, a university is a business, and for Alabama, football is a major account. Interestingly enough, when broadcasting on national television, a full BryantDenny Stadium happens to be a significant sight. One that’s worth a pretty penny. However, when the upper deck looks empty, the glory fades a bit, as does the luster of that pretty penny. The University’s milliondollar solution? Just throw the freshmen up top. Listen, all I know is that freshmen are often times the most loyal of the student fan base. As a firstyear student, football is
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enchanting, and the excitement of Bryant-Denny never ceases to call them back Saturday after Saturday. They are often the ones left till the bitter end, while some elder students turn to the bars or greek houses. In fact, in some ways, freshmen have acted as a buffer for the lower bowl student section for years. As older students leave by the third quarter, and block seating looks almost entirely empty, there remains at least a contingency of formidable freshmen determined to bellow “Rammer Jammer.” Subtract that from the equation, and you’ve got an even emptier lower bowl. It’s odd to me that we
haven’t just updated our system that rewards loyal fans for their dedication by capping entrance into the lower student section sooner and redirecting flow to the above sections afterward, rather than immediately running to the extreme of removing freshmen. After all, working side by side with the faulty and political block seating system, all this new format will do is continue to enable the poorly sustained attendance of the lower bowl by entitled organizations. I’m sorry to say it, but students will just continue to leave in the third quarter. Furthermore, some of my fondest memories of last year consist of learning
cheers from my upperclassmen friends and screaming myself hoarse right along side them, mere feet from the field – day or night, rain or shine. Removing that from the freshman experience is a shame. It removes the sense of community that Bryant-Denny can create. Being an out-of-state student myself, this sense of community seemed to have an even larger influence. Those experiences made Alabama home. Hopefully, for the class of 2017, home is just as sweet in spite of these changes. Maxton Thoman is a sophomore majoring in biology. His column runs weekly on Wednesdays.
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Ferguson Center expands
GUNS FROM PAGE 1 majoring in history, said he would change the policy to match state laws, allowing students who are of age and have permits to store and carry firearms on campus. “Why should normal laws that apply to the rest of the state stop at the edge of campus?” he said. “Every place except our educational institutions is protected with guns.” At the University of Georgia, state law is school law. “We don’t really have a separate policy,” Jimmy Williamson, chief of police at the University of Georgia, said. “Our state law was pretty restrictive.” The state law, and therefore school policy, currently bans all weapons on school property, with the exception of handguns in vehicles. Williamson said he foresees future discussion on the topic. “It’s just a hot topic right now,” he said. Schools face an interesting set of circumstances in that residence halls are not truly like neighborhoods, and the situations that could influence gun control policy are diverse, Williamson said. Potential factors could range from substance abuse and sporting events to the presence of visiting dignitaries with security details, he said. “I think they’re looking at overall public safety,” Williamson said. “That’s multi-faceted.” He also pointed to other historically controversial issues that have already had their public trial – alcohol during the Prohibition, for instance. “Those [other] issues have already been debated,” he said. “Things have a way of evolving. Guns just seem to be the current issue at this time.”
CW | Austin Bigoney The Ferguson Center construction is scheduled for completion by Aug. 1, 2014. Jessica Smith | Contributing Writer The Ferguson Center is expanding and renovating to accommodate the increasing number of students at The University of Alabama. Cathy Andreen, director of Media Relations, said the project is scheduled for completion by Aug. 1, 2014. Andreen said there are no additions currently open, and offices are planning on moving to the new expansion at a later date. Offices that will move into the expanded space
include the Career Center, Crossroads, Student Government Association, Dean of Students Office, Ferguson Administration, the Supply Store, Student Involvement, Greek Affairs, the Community Service Center and University Programs. Andreen said there would be no additional parking spaces added. “The construction site is based in the South parking lot; however, there are state parking spaces and handicapped parking spaces still available to
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use,” Andreen said. SGA Director of Media Relations, Leela Foley, a senior majoring in public relations and marketing, said the SGA will be relocated to a temporary office until construction is finished next summer. “Our offices have not moved yet, but we are scheduled to move out of the Ferguson Center the week of March 2014,” Foley said. “SGA will have new offices, but the only thing we know so far is the general area of where we will be located.”
Ruth Bishop, a sophomore majoring in biology and Spanish, said the expansion could be a good or bad thing for organizations setting up tables in the Ferguson Center. “There will be more room for organizations’ tables, but it could be overwhelming,” Bishop said. “More tables might take away from the information each organization is trying to give out.” For up-to-date information on the expansion, visit ferguson. ua.edu
NEWSON CAMPUS First Year Council gives new students opportunity By Emily Dressel | Contributing Writer
The First Year Council is a branch off of the Student Government Association designed to represent first year students and help them get involved on campus. Anna Katherine Cabaniss, SGA director of First Year Council, said the main goal of FYC is to unite the freshman class from the beginning of their time on campus through weekly meetings, passing bills and resolutions and projects for students on campus and the surrounding community. “The FYC provides a springboard for participants into other leadership roles and organizations for their next four years at UA,” Cabaniss said. “They will benefit from gaining experience implementing projects as well as connecting and networking with other student leaders and UA administrators that can positively change their time at Alabama.” The selection process for FYC
consists of an initial application that can be found on the SGA website; the applicant pool is narrowed down and interviewed and from there 50 students are chosen from their respective residence halls. “We are looking for a diverse group of students that have a passion for service and leadership and want to positively impact the University as well as their freshman class,” Cabaniss said. Katie Smith, last year’s FYC president and a current senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, said the FYC is a great place to have a sense of community. All of the students involved come from different backgrounds, and they bring together certain goals and mindsets to represent the freshman class and help you get further involved, Smith said. “The First Year Council has allowed me to get more involved by building great relationships with great people in the SGA, especially between the first year council and the other branch,” Smith said. The FYC application is currently open and due by Aug. 30.
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CW | Austin Bigoney The Backstreet Boys take the stage Tuesday night while on their world tour celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary.
Students gather to relive 90s pop band MUSIC FROM PAGE 1
where we have a little more creativity and can set some trends we’re kind of able to bring some of that back and enjoy things like this, like the pop music we loved so much growing up.� In recent fashion news,
acid-washed jeans and cropped tops are back, adding to the recent popularity of 1990s fandom. Limited Too is no longer the only midriffbaring tank aggregate, and brands like American Apparel thrive off of 1990s-inspired graphic tees and colorful leggings, reminiscent of collegeage students’ home videos circa 1996. “I love a good neon and especially cropped tops,�
Julia Stewart, a junior majoring in art history, said. “I grew up with the Backstreet Boys and those trends, and it’s like a blast from the past. They remind us of our glory days back in middle school.� The almost all-female crowd traded in their jellies, matching floral play-suits and juice boxes from BSB’s prime for cork wedges, maxi skirts and Miller Lights to listen to the newest album sans
frosted tips. “I’ve been a huge Backstreet Boys fan ever since I was like 12,� Courtney McDonald, a junior majoring in communication studies, said. “The ‘90s trends are back. You’ve got the high-waisted shorts. You’ve got the neon. It’s all coming back in. I don’t know why it’s coming back, but I’m digging it. I’m not opposed. I grew up in the ‘90s, and I love it.�
The famed five opened the concert with “Backstreet’s Back,� dressed in matching white suits to reignite the love once held in many young fans’ hearts. “This is the perfect city for Backstreet Boys,� McDonald said. “You’ve got a lot of girls. You’ve got a lot of college girls who grew up in the Backstreet Boys era. I mean this is the perfect place to come. It’s all perfect.�
Gallery on campus to showcase award-winning artist, exhibition By Laura Testino | Contributing Writer Each semester, the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art in Garland Hall showcases exhibitions from a variety of artists who work in different mediums, providing students with the opportunity to view art from cities across the nation. Beginning Thursday, the gallery will display “Starcraft,� an exhibition from awardwinning artist and New York City native Beverly Semmes. The exhibition first opened in 2011. “We wanted to bring Beverly last year, but we had a flood in the gallery. We decided to get the show and let it be our first show of the season,� Vicki Rial, the exhibitions coordinator at the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, said. The excitement for Semmes’s “Starcraft� exhibition stems from her unusual and interesting combinations of color and art media, Rial
said. “[Semmes] features glass, ceramics, crystal and fabrics, as well as photography. So we’re hoping that [art majors] can see the potential that they can put into their own work,� Rial said. Ally Mabry, a senior majoring in graphic design and printmaking, does just that. She said she strives to use each experience at the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art to broaden her artistic perspective. “As art students, it’s imperative that we pay attention to work that’s being made or has been made out in the real world, because it helps us find ourselves in art and refine our tastes and perspectives. The exhibits that come to the University are so dynamic and eclectic, and it’s important to be exposed to new, unexpected art forms and styles,� Mabry said. Mabry said she looks
forward to experiencing the artist’s unparalleled style and exploring the ways Semmes uses different mediums. “[Semmes] uses bold textiles to create very large garments that become narrative when juxtaposed with glass and clay sculptures. I’m most excited to stand next to the pieces and experience their hugeness in person,� Mabry said. James Davis, a graduate student in the MFA program, said he appreciates the variety of opportunities present in the art department that have inspired his growth as an artist and prepared him for his career. Like Semmes, his interests lie greatly in sculpture, making him particularly excited to visit “Starcraft,� he said. “I’m really happy that the Sarah Moody Gallery is proactive in trying to bring in
contemporary artists from a very diverse selection – not just painters, not just ceramicists, not just printmakers, not just photographers, but people that are really delving into multimedia and making a large statement,� Davis said. Davis said he is interested in learning from the historical and humorous aspects of “Starcraft� as well. “I definitely use Beverly Semmes as a point of departure and someone that I really look up to. I think that she’s doing some really cool things, and I’m excited to get to see it in person. I think she’s really a top-notch artist,� Davis said. “Starcraft� is on display in the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art in Garland Hall until Oct. 4, and attendance is free. The gallery is open 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, as well as 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday.
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Famous alumni from UA By Kevin Brophy | Contributing Writer
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of the well-known online encyclopedia Wikipedia, is also an alumnus of the University. Wales received his bachelor’s degree in finance at Auburn University before he attended the University of Alabama’s finance program, where he received his master’s degree. He also taught at the University for a brief period. Along with co-founder Larry Sanger, the two created one of the world’s most used online encyclopedias, which allows the public to add its own knowledge of a subject and be edited by a team of Wikipedia experts. Wales was included in Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2006.
The University of Alabama has been home to many success stories. The alumni of this school have gone on to write award-winning novels, be noted as some of the greatest football players of all time, be the face of “College Game Day” and even co-found the world’s most popular online encyclopedia. These people are proof that hard work at this University can take you far. Wikimedia Commons
Tom Cherones, best known for directing and producing the 1990s hit sitcom “Seinfeld,” is also a graduate of he University and a native to Tuscaloosa. He has won many awards for his work on “Seinfeld,” including an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Other shows he’s worked on include “NewsRadio” and “Ellen.” In 2003 he was inducted into the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame. He earned his master’s degree in broadcast and film communication here at the University, where he has also taught courses in film production.
ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor Rece Davis has received bachelor’s degrees in broadcast news and public affairs from the University. Davis held many various positions in the South in different media outlets, but his big break came in 1995 when he began working on ESPN2’s “Sports Smash.” He was named Outstanding Alumnus of The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences in 2001. Currently Davis is the host of “College Game Day Live.”
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portholepublications.com Have you ever wondered why Forrest Gump played for the Crimson Tide? Well that’s because the author of the iconic novel, Winston Groom, is an alumnus. He graduated from the University in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in English and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the Army ROTC. He served in the Army in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. After being honorably discharged while ranked as a captain, Groom worked as a reporter for the Washington Star for the next eight years. Along with “Forrest Gump,” Groom wrote 15 other novels including Pulitzer Prize finalist “Conversations with the Enemy.” In 2009, he was inducted into The University of Alabama College of Communications Hall of Fame.
Before legendary quarterback Joe Namath was inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame, he rolled with the Tide under coach Paul “Bear” Bryant between the 1962 and 1964 seasons. Recruited on a full scholarship, Namath led the Tide to a national championship in 1964. On a first-round draft pick with the American Football League, Namath signed with the New York Jets and soon adopted the new nickname “Broadway Joe.” He was later named the AFL Rookie of the Year. Namath was a four-time AFL All-Star and was named MVP of Super Bowl III. He was inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame in 1985. He received his college degree in 2007 because he was drafted before he was able to graduate from the University. winstongroome.com
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By Megan Miller | Staff Reporter With The University of Alabama’s increasing costs of attendance and the continually shrinking job market, many students try to speed up their graduation process to save money and get a jump on students who may be entering the same field. Ashley Austin, a senior majoring in psychology, is one such student who came to the University last year as a freshman with junior hours and will graduate in May 2014. Austin said the University took 75 of her dual enrollment credits from high school, a specialized regional school where she took college classes for advanced high school students in her area. “I knew I wouldn’t get all of my college paid for, so it was a good opportunity to get some
of it out of the way,” Austin said. “I knew it would knock off a semester or two, but I didn’t think it would knock off two years.” The Un ive r s i t y ’s website projects cost of attendance per semester for an in-state student to be $12,303, covering various costs like tuition itself, fees for each college, books and other supplies, a parking pass and a meal plan. Over the course of four years, the cost averages out to be $49,212 for a student’s four-year undergraduate education. Austin’s 75 transfer credits cut her undergraduate costs in half. “Most high school students who specifically have dual enrollment take their courses at a junior or community college where tuition is much cheaper,” Dave Heggem, associate dean of commerce and business administration,
said. “When they transfer those courses to UA along with any other credit they have earned, it is obviously saving them money because of the lucrative scholarship offer this specific student may have accepted.” Austin said DegreeWorks was key in planning out how she would complete her coursework. “You have to plan so you know what you have to do to graduate early,” Austin said. “In majors where you’re looking into graduate school, they’ll want research and publication Early graduation isn’t an advantage, but for anyone who’s in a major where they’ll get a job right after, I’d absolutely recommend it.” Heggem said early graduation is a way to get a jump on available positions. “These high-achieving
students probably have done an internship or co-op during their educational career, and the company which they worked for may have offered them a job during their time with them,” Heggem said. “The high-achieving student coming to UA at the present time has advanced placement credit, dual enrollment in high school, and possible International Baccalaureate or CLEP credit. With all of this work in place at the front end, students want to enter the work place much sooner.” Aime O’Keefe, a senior majoring in public relations, came to the University with 45 transfer credits from participating in dual enrollment and advanced placement programs. O’Keefe said she received a suggestion during a networking convention to graduate early and
that motivation was part of strategic career planning. “As a superior in my class, my mentor suggested it could be easier to find a job in December when there are less graduates entering the field,” O’Keefe said. Mary Lowrey, director of career education and development for the University’s Career Center, said the Career Center advises all students to prioritize career preparation early, as it can lead to more time to research majors and careers. “Some students who enter college with credit hours have already determined which major will best suit their interests and needs, but others have not,” Lowrey said. “We work with them on making an informed decision realizing they also feel the need to make a quick decision because they are finished with
general requirements.” Any student seeking assistance with a career plan can contact the Career Center for assistance in planning and in job search. Lowrey said services are available to students and alumni alike at all points in their career planning. “Appointments for discussing individual circumstances are also available, so students graduating early who are interested in developing a career action plan are encouraged to have that conversation,” Lowrey said. O’Keefe said if a student wants to graduate early, they already have a higher motivation for success than their peers. “That motivation to succeed is a quality employers value,” O’Keefe said. “Continue with the same passion for your goals and you will find success.”
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FOOTBALL | POSITIONS BREAKDOWN
2013 wide receivers could be best in Bama history By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter With the football season coming up, The Crimson White will do a position-by-position breakdown of the Crimson Tide’s roster. Up next: wide receiver. WHO’S GONE: Marvin Shinn (transfer), Danny Woodson Jr. (transfer) w WHO’S STILL HERE: Kevin Norwood (senior), Kenny Bell (senior), Christion Jones (junior), DeAndrew White (redshirt junior), Amari Cooper (sophomore), Chris Black (redshirt freshman) WHO’S NEW: Robert Foster (five-star), Raheem Falkins (four-star), ArDarius Stewart (four-star) CW | Austin Bigoney Kenny Bell is back after missing the BCS National Championship Game.
STANDOUTS: Amari Cooper
totaled 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns last year en route to a freshman All-American season. Kevin Norwood continued his trend of hauling in clutch passes, catching 29 throws for 461 yards and four touchdowns. Kenny Bell contributed 431 yards and three touchdowns before suffering an injury early in the Iron Bowl. OUTLOOK: Though the Crimson Tide coaching staff would protest otherwise, this year’s group of wide receivers could be the most talented crop Alabama has ever seen. After DeAndrew White went down with a season-ending injury against Ole Miss, Cooper stepped up and turned in a rookie campaign that statistically was better than that of Alabama star Julio Jones. The
chemistry between AJ McCarron and Cooper visibly improved from week to week last season, and the 2013 preseason has shown flawless connections between the two. The two seniors, Bell and Norwood, have been every bit as determined in 2013 as their first three seasons. Expect another solid year for both, with Norwood continuing to be the ace in the hole when it comes to big games. White will line up primarily in relief of Cooper but could also see time at the Z position. Christion Jones is listed as the starter at the slot position, but Chris Black has looked very quick and polished so far in 2013. Raheem Falkins will make an immediate impact when put on the field, and fellow freshman Robert Foster will enjoy similar success.
Yeldon leads talented running backs By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter
(sophomore), Dee (redshirt sophomore)
With the football season coming up, The Crimson White will do a position-by-position breakdown of the Crimson Tide’s roster. Up next: running back. WHO’S GONE: Eddie Lacy (NFL Draft) WHO’S STILL HERE: Jalston Fowler (junior), T.J. Yeldon (sophomore), Kenyan Drake
Hart
WHO’S NEW: Derrick Henry (four-star), Altee Tenpenny (four-star), Alvin Kamara (four-star), Tyren Jones (fourstar) STANDOUTS: Though last season’s rushing leader is gone, the Crimson Tide has a more than suitable replacement in T.J. Yeldon. In his freshman year, Yeldon gained 1,131 yards
and 12 touchdowns, which tied Mark Ingram’s rookie touchdown mark. Jalston Fowler is also back after missing most of 2012 with a knee injury. OUTLOOK: With Lacy gone and Yeldon now the primary back, the revolving door of Crimson Tide ball carriers simply continues. After Yeldon’s seasondefining touchdown against LSU, expect him to get the ball
The Alabama defense isn’t just looking at Virginia Tech game film when preparing for Saturday’s season opener against the Hokies in Atlanta, Ga., outside linebacker C.J. Mosley said Tuesday. “Their offense is not the same [from last year],” Mosley said. “Auburn’s offensive coordinator from last year (Scot Loeffler) is at Virginia Tech now, so we’ve actually been watching some film from when Auburn played us.” Mosley said the defense has watched the Virginia Tech offense as well to get a “better feel” of the Hokies’ personnel. He noted the Hokies’ wide receivers and quarterback Logan Thomas in his takeaways from watching their spring game film. “They have playmakers at wide receiver, and their quarterback has the ability to run the ball and throw the ball,” he said. “He’s going to be a big-bruising quarterback, so once he gets going, he’s going to be hard to stop.” The senior compared Thomas to former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. “He’s like a Cam Newton-type
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in space more often. When Fowler’s not lining up at H-back, expect the bruiser to carry the rock in between the tackles in short-yardage situations or open up lanes for Yeldon. Dee Hart will see increased carries if he’s able to stay healthy, and many will be anxious to see prized recruit Derrick Henry on tahe field. Altee Tenpenny has drawn praise from Saban in the preseason and could get playing time early.
quarterback,” Mosley said. “He can run the ball and throw the ball.” Sunseri talks new targeting rule Junior safety Vinnie Sunseri said he believes his position is the one that will be most affected by the NCAA’s new “targeting” rule that comes into effect this season. “Your first instinct when someone’s in the air about to catch the ball is to hit them,” he said. “All your momentum is going forward and your first reaction is to launch into him, so you’ve got to really control your body, really be smart.” Under the new rule, a player can be flagged for hitting a defenseless player above the shoulders. The offending player can also be ejected on the spot if he is penalized for breaking this rule. Although Sunseri said he no longer gets to hit as much as he likes to now, he credits it to making him a better overall player this offseason. “I’m just trying to make plays on the ball more than I’m trying to hit people now,” Sunseri said. “I feel like that’s helped me a little bit in a sense, too, because at DB you want to get the ball out. You want to make sure they don’t catch the ball. And if you hit them and they catch the ball, there’s not anything special with it.” Compiled by Kevin Connell
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Intramural sports serve as means for students to get, stay active Fall 2013 Intramural Registration Dates
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There are 32 intramural sports offered throughout the year, and each season will last five weeks. By Danielle Walker | Staff Writer For many students, intramural sports are a fun and easy way to get involved and stay active without a major time commitment. The University of Alabama Student Recreation Center offers a wide range of intramural sports for all students to join. “I originally got involved in intramurals as a freshman with two of my friends just wanting to be active and play sports,” Kevin Penny, a senior majoring in advertising, said. “Intramurals have
been a great way for me to stay active, have a good time playing sports and competing with my friends.” Intramural Programs Coordinator Shelby Sims described intramurals as “competitive at heart, but recreational based.” Thirty-two sports are offered throughout the year, and each season will last five weeks. There are four leagues students can join: general participation, greek organizations, honors and residential communities. “We feel like we have something for everybody,” Sims
said. “We have your team sports like basketball, flag football, soccer and softball, but we also have things called battleship, and no matter the skill level that you have in sports or athletic ability, anybody can do that.” If students have not joined a team, they can sign up as free agents. As a free agent, the student is placed into a pool of other free agents, and teams that are looking for more team members can pick out new teammates. Sims said the intramurals office will also create teams out of the list of free agents.
“We are very flexible. A lot of our leagues you can choose when you want to play,” Sims said. “Once you pick the day of the week and time, then you are fixed at that time for the next five weeks.” This fall, Quidditch will join the list of offered sports. “We’re pretty excited about that,” Sims said. “We’ve had a hand in the development of it and the implementation the last three years.” Information for registering can be found online at urec.ua.edu, or students can call the intramurals office at (205) 348-8055.
Floor Hockey
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Volleyball
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Dodgeball
Oct. 1-Oct. 8
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HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (08/28/13). It’s a fun year, whether you’re sharing events and causes with friends or processing a bumper harvest at work. Bring people together and share resources and skills. Fill your larder, and help your neighbor. Deepen relationships and partnerships, and remain true to your highest self. Romance weaves flowering vines throughout. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -Today is a 6 -- Passions are aroused with Mars in Leo. There’s some pride and talent on display. Friends have an excellent suggestion. Actions speak louder than words. Continue to decrease clutter. Keep someone else’s secret. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Come up with a plan for fixing everything in the next few months. Boost your actions to forward your career goals. Provide support, and ask for it, too. Maintain a realistic perspective, with enthusiasm, to profit. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Postpone a vacation for now. Until October 15, with Mars in Leo, education is key. Be respectful to folks who feel strongly, and you’ll get farther. Imagination provides the key to open new doors. Don’t touch your seed money. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Self-esteem grows exponentially. Focus on what you’re good at, and dare to strut. List your assets and liabilities, and act accordingly. An important person comes through for you again. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Your power grows. You get everything done, even if you’re not sure how. New energy comes with expanded skills. Ask friends to show your weaknesses so you can
improve. Don’t hold grudges. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- It’s easier to throw things away. Trust emotion over rationality. Continue to increase personal contact. Money for a household investment becomes available. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Together, anything is possible, especially with energetic Mars in Leo. Increase your personal commitments. Try something new to get different results. Don’t invest in whistles and bells. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Think quickly, move slowly. Your quick figuring can realize dreams. Count your blessings. Listen carefully. Luckily, you know how to keep secrets. Craft plans to build upon. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is a 7 -- You can’t help it, but you’ll suffer a severe case of wanderlust. Figure out how to combine travel with following your career path. It’s more fun with someone you love. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is an 8 -- Good news come from far away. Use what you have to create a better future. Planning is easier. Invest only in things that bring your purpose forward. Don’t get distracted by nonsense. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- It’s easier when you let go of being a control freak. For the next two months, give your partner a leadership role. Complete unfinished business to avoid confusion and trouble. Negotiate face to face. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 5 -- New findings contradict old beliefs. Seek more information. Learn where your food comes from and invest in health. Making necessary corrections is easier than it seems. It may take dedication.
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