THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2013 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 16 Serving The University of Alabama since 1894
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Overlapping opaque security lines with micro text authenticate the ID. CW | Photo Illustration by Austin Bigoney, Hannah Glenn Indicators such as glue bubbles, lamination and pin holes also all tip off authorities that an ID may be a fake.
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Local businesses, police stay vigilant to identify fake IDs
ABC, local law authorities, UA work to enforce alcohol laws
Bartenders, UAPD study new methods of creating fake IDs By Andy McWhorter | Staff Reporter With a new freshman class settling into Tuscaloosa and another football season right around the corner, local businesses and law enforcement are facing the challenge of a fresh batch of fake IDs. With the technology used to create these IDs becoming ever more sophisticated, bars and police officers are having to watch out for quality fakes with extra vigilance. Erin Childress, a manager at Buffalo Phil’s on the Strip, said servers and bartenders have had to work harder in recent years to detect fake IDs and avoid the costly fines associated with selling alcohol to minors. “In the past four or five years, they’ve gotten a lot better,” Childress said. “We’re having to work a lot harder to study these IDs.” Sgt. Brent Blankley of the Tuscaloosa Police Department declined to comment specifically on how fake IDs have gotten more sophisticated but pointed toward better technology as the root cause.
“Any time you have better printers and more technology, people are going to find better ways to make everything look more and more real,” Blankley said. There are many sources underage students seek out to attain fake IDs, including websites like ID Chief and online services that claim to make fake IDs in China, where forgery and copyright laws are somewhat more lax. But a far simpler and surer option for minors looking for a fake ID is their fellow students. While attempts were made to find and speak with those who make and sell fake IDs in Tuscaloosa, no calls were returned, and all leads turned up short. “You do have people make them outside,” Blankley said of the market for fake IDs at the University. “There are students who actually make them.” One such UA student, James William Boswell, was recently indicted for his role in a fake ID ring being run out of the University of Georgia. According to the Athens BannerHerald, the ring was headed by two UGA roommates who provided door-to-door fake ID services for $50 to $100 each. Boswell, SEE FAKE PAGE 2
Regulators prevent liquor abuse by underage minors By Rachel Brown | Contributing Writer More often than not, the people responsible for ensuring that underage students are not served or sold alcohol in convenience stores, restaurants and bars of Tuscaloosa are not uniformed police officers. Enforcement officers of Alabama Beverage Control, local police authorities and The University of Alabama all play a role in the enforcement of alcohol laws and policies as well as the education of students and prevention of alcohol abuse throughout the community. ABC began shortly after the end of Prohibition to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol in the state of Alabama, according to the organization’s website. The enforcement division, which is the most visible branch of the agency, is composed of officers with previous law enforcement experience. The ABC enforcement officer job description states that officers are responsible for “inspection and
investigative activities concerned with state alcoholic beverage laws, state narcotic laws, and ABC rules and regulations.” Enforcement officers conduct investigations related to the illegal manufacturing, possession, transportation or sale of alcoholic beverages. The department of enforcement also regulates minor access and possession of alcohol, according to the annual report released for the 2011-12 year. During the previous fiscal year, ABC was involved in 2,329 criminal cases regarding alcohol in the state of Alabama and conducted a total of 12,850 alcohol inspections and 4,477 minor compliance checks, according to the annual report. ABC does work in conjunction with local authorities to stop criminal activity involving alcohol, Captain Clayton Gibbs of the Tuscaloosa Police Department said. However, authorities at the TPD were unavailable to further comment on the nature of their relationship. Local bars in Tuscaloosa declined to comment on their relationship with ABC. While ABC and local police departments SEE ABC PAGE 2
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Moundville taking volunteers Students looking to get started on their volunteer hours have the opportunity to volunteer at Moundville Archaeological Park for its annual Moundville Native American Festival. Volunteering positions include museum guides, gift shop attendants, children’s area assistants, parking attendants, interpreters and hospitality area assistants. Festival organizers are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up starting Sept. 30 and running through Oct. 8. Last year, the festival had more than 150 volunteers collectively contributing more than 1,000 hours. The festival will be held Oct. 9-12, but volunteering can begin as early as Sept. 30. Moundville Archaeological Park is a part of The University of Alabama Museums system. For more information, visit the park’s website at moundville.ua.edu or contact Jordan Bannister, volunteer coordinator, at jmbannister@crimson.ua.edu.
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Football season sees most fakes FAKE FROM PAGE 1
one of only three non-UGA students to be indicted as part of the ring, provided sales and delivery services. Cathy Andreen, director of Media Relations for The University of Alabama, said the University was not involved in the investigation that led to the indictments for fake ID trafficking. Like in many college towns, there are often reports of fake IDs being used and distributed in Tuscaloosa, so bars and supermarkets continue to watch for fakes. While bars may have higher incidences of fake ID use, Vincent Vacca, store
ABC attempts to prevent dangers ABC FROM PAGE 1
Local bars in Tuscaloosa declined to comment on their relationship with ABC. While ABC and local police departments have taken initiatives to stop alcohol related crimes, the University has taken several steps not
manager of Publix on the Strip, said clerks at Publix rarely see fake IDs. “We check religiously, so we don’t see them that often,” Vacca said. “We get checked constantly by the ABC Board.” However, Childress said Buffalo Phil’s sees fakes four or five times a night on a typical weekend. “It’s pretty much all the time,” Childress said. “Football season and right before are the worst.” Blankley said their officers see fake IDs come and go in fairly predictable patterns. “We see them throughout the year, less during summer time, more when new students are back in town,” Blankley said. “People get away and want to go out, and they’re not 21 years old, so they think they’ll get a fake ID and it won’t be detected. You’re only to prevent criminal activity involving alcohol, but also prevent abuse and detrimental effects of alcohol consumption. Delynne Wilcox, assistant director of health planning and prevention at the Student Health Center, said the University has several educational programs set in place to try and educate students on the dangers of alcohol and prevent
going to see them more when school starts because more people are going out for the first couple times.” There are many ways for businesses and law enforcement to detect fake IDs, but higher quality copies make it harder to differentiate the genuine from the fake. “Most of the time, you can tell they’re fake by looking at them,” Blankley said. “There’s holograms and other things that are on the ID. Lots of times, you can just look at the person and tell they’re nowhere near 21. They won’t know the information that’s on the ID.” Businesses that sell alcohol such as Publix and Buffalo Phil’s routinely train their employees to detect fake IDs as well. “We have a company come in to check us, ask a server for a beer,” Childress
said. “If the server does not card, we fail. But it hasn’t happened in years.” The penalties for attempting to use a fake ID also vary by location. Vacca said Publix will keep the fake ID to turn into the police and refuse service to the person who tried to use it, who will then typically leave. Buffalo Phil’s doesn’t keep fake IDs, but Childress said they keep a note of the person who tried to use it. The punishment can be far more severe if a police officer catches someone with a fake ID, Blankley said. “You’ll either be arrested for it or given a city citation for it and have to go to court,” Blankley said. “The penalty will be up to the judge. It’s not worth having a fake ID, going out there and getting arrested for having one. Wait until you’re 21 before you drink.”
tragic accidents. “We want to promote a safe environment and reshape the landscape around tailgating and alcohol consumption,” Wilcox said. Wilcox said the University sponsors an online training course for all incoming freshmen called AlcoholEdu, a Blood Alcohol Content presentation, the LessThanUThink campaign,
alcohol courses for students who violate the University’s alcohol policies, the Rising Tide Student Tailgate and the Red Watchband pilot program. “It is all about balance and recognizing what you need to do while having a vibrant social life but not letting any other academic skills slip,” Wilcox said. “A social life does not always have to involve alcohol”.
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Photo courtesy of Glenn Tootle UA Students visit many world landmarks on their excursions abroad, including Neuschwanstein Castle in Austria.
Mark Hammontree and Sarah Elizabeth Tooker | Assistant Editors newsdesk@cw.ua.edu By Ellen Coogan | Staff Reporter Departing from the culture of the Crimson Tide, 770 University of Alabama students studied abroad this summer, and 54 plan to head overseas this fall. “Summer is definitely our most popular term,” Deidre Van Zandt, assistant director of Capstone International Programs, said. Spain, Italy and England are the most popular destinations, Van Zandt said. Seventy-one percent of the students who studied abroad this summer did so through some sort of Universitysponsored program, be it a faculty-led program, exchange program, community service program, UA-customized internship or student teaching. “I would just encourage students to take advantage of the opportunities The University of Alabama provides when it comes to studying abroad because it will be an experience unlike anything you’ve had at UA, and it will be better than football,” Heath Thompson, study abroad coordinator, said. Hollin Wakefield, a senior majoring in philosophy, Spanish and French, spent two months at the monastery at El Escorial, about an hour outside of Madrid, Spain, on the UA in Spain faculty-led program. As part of the program, Wakefield travelled to Segovia, Toledo, Sevilla, Asturias and several other places. “I had pretty high expectations for studying abroad, and without a doubt, it exceeded those expectations,” Wakefield said.
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Top 3 Countries • Spain • Italy • England CW | Hannah Glenn The top three countries students choose to study abroad are Spain, Italy and Englad, all located in Western Europe. For the first time at the University, this summer, Glenn Tootle, associate professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering, led a program called Water Resources and Climate Change in the European Alps. The group studied the recession of mountain glaciers and its impact on water supply, as well as tree rings. Tootle said that by using trees 400 to 500 years old, his class can use tree rings to study what precipitation, snow and stream flow patterns were like 400 to 500 years ago. From there, students work with botanists, geographers, atmospheric scientists and other specialists to determine the impact of climate change on water supply. “The best part of the course was we base it in Innsbruck, Austria, but we don’t just sit in Innsbruck. We do as many as half a dozen field trips, going to some of the neatest places in this region of Europe,” Tootle said.
For those returning from overseas escapades, there is an opportunity to share your journey with campus through Capstone International’s student photo contest. Visit the Capstone International office in 135 BB Comer for more information. Winners will be announced in November during International Education Week. Students looking to start their adventures abroad can attend an info session at the Capstone International office or attend walk-in advising hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays. “Anybody can study abroad. It doesn’t matter about your financial status or what year you are in school, your major or whatever,” Thompson said. “There’s a program for you. There’s a way to finance it. There’s a way to do it when you’re a freshman. There’s a way to do it last minute if you’re a senior. There is a way to go.”
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Alcohol sales in Bryant-Denny would benefit football programs By Regan Williams | Staff Columnist
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It seems the college football world is obsessed with discussing NCAA rules, without regard to SEC rules. Today, it is time to address one of the more egregious rules that our otherwise dominant conference has established: the SEC’s ban on the sale of alcohol in the stadiums. While the NCAA bans the usage of alcohol in its bowl games, conferences have a right to determine if their programs can sell beer. This policy is problematic for three distinct reasons. First, it creates issues with alcohol abuse. Students have to get to the
game so early to get seats. This leads to heavy alcohol consumption before even entering the stadium to maintain a buzz until the game starts. If students were able to purchase alcohol in the stadium, the need to pregame the football game would decrease. While some tailgating obviously would occur, it would be for the joy of tailgating and not only to consume alcohol before entering the stadium. The SEC should also consider the financial implications of this policy. More than just athletics could make money off alcohol sales in the stadium; it would also benefit the community. Different community groups run many of the concession stands
in the stadium. Further, it could help the local economy as a whole, as local workers would be needed to meet increased demand across the Southeast. Finally, it just makes sense. What logical reason is there to ban alcohol from stadiums? The SEC has overreached its authority with the ban. People should be able to drink alcohol in stadiums. The arguments against it usually are, “drunk fans are bad fans” and “dangers of alcohol.” Honestly, I don’t think a ban on alcohol in stadiums solves the drunk fans. Those fans are drunk well before the game. The dangers of alcohol again are not solved because people will find a way
around it. Each school should be able to choose whether or not they can drink in a stadium. We should be able to purchase alcohol in Bryant-Denny. It does not make any sense to limit people on issues such as this. Obviously, there would be many factors to consider before a policy change. However, on the whole, it has worked in the NFL, so why shouldn’t it work for college football? We can help the economy and help protect from alcohol abuse. Regan Williams is a senior majoring in communication studies and political science. His column runs biweekly on Thursdays.
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The greek system and the meaning of democracy
Organization inhibits students’ individuality
On Aug. 27, several sorority and fraternity houses on campus were involved in the hijacking of a local election. Mobilized in support of a former SGA president, they were taken to the polling station in limos (perfectly legal) and apparently offered other inducements to vote (stretching legality to breaking point). The students’ bloc vote effectively decided the result of the District 4 School Board election, ousting an experienced and committed incumbent. The ultimate responsibility for this sad little trampling of the democratic process must lie with Cason Kirby, his campaign staff and the murky network of “businessoriented” political action committees that funded him. But this episode also poses some serious questions about the relationship between the University and the town, as well as our students’ understanding of civic responsibility. The school board election will affect the education of Tuscaloosa’s children – a vital issue but one in which, almost by default, the students involved could have had no direct stake. When these students voted, they showed contempt for the consequences of their blind obedience and for the democratic process itself. It is hardly surprising that the people who actually care about this issue (the parents) are left feeling extremely angry at this brazen, disinterested incursion into their children’s lives. Altering the outcome of local elections clearly crosses a line, and the publicity that this event has justifiably generated does not paint the University in a flattering light. In the aftermath of the election, many town residents are asking what President Bonner and the University’s upper administration make of the cynical manipulation of Tuscaloosa’s politics by those allied to the University’s greek system and what can be done to discourage it while defending everyone’s right to vote. These people deserve an answer. Jon Benstead is an associate professor in the department of biological sciences.
By Tarif Haque | Staff Columnist Predictably, we find ourselves back in Alabama, taking in the familiar sight of girls flocking to class in oversized pastel T-shirts and packs of boys striding the lawns of campus in crisp Polos, khakis and boat shoes. At the start of every semester, I’m still startled by the homogeneity of dress on campus. It’s true that appearances can be superficial, but they often indicate larger social phenomenon. Everyone wants to be a part of something larger, but in this quest for acceptance and affiliation, our distinctiveness slowly begins to blur, whether we do it consciously or not. It’s why every trek on the Quad is plagued with bright neon wear and North Face backpacks. Though it may feel natural, we cannot spend our lives trying to be like other people or fitting into a precast mold – somewhere along the way we must ask ourselves: How much of our identity are we willing to give up in the name of organization? Retaining individuality is hard, particularly in a University setting where the landscape is large and we all seek to find a comfortable social space. Settling inside a single niche, however, demands mimicry. We imitate the people we want to be – but forget the person we are. We must be willing to branch out and leave our social space undefined. Though it’s a gray area near the fringes of society, it’s a place where you can be yourself, which ultimately delivers self-fulfillment. From the outside, it’s hard to gauge
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Every step we take does not have to be defined by affiliating with the norm, as if life were a book that’s already been written by other people. Tarif Haque the inside – I can only attest to my perspective, which remains as depressing as ever. I’ve lost many friends to a “system” of sorts, but one of them stands out in particular. It began in the usual way. Soon after high school, he formed an intimate relationship with a religious group, and it was nice to see that he’d found a place that provided him company and answers, but the organization had seemingly closed him off from the outside world. Now, speaking to him is like speaking to a body behind a curtain. The open-mindedness I once knew has vanished. Becoming overly attached to a group or body limits us more than we know. In much the same way, friends I used to interact with on a daily basis in high school have been completely absorbed by sororities and fraternities. My friendship has been replaced by
something much larger, something with which an individual cannot compete. Every step we take does not have to be defined by affiliating with the norm, as if life were a book that’s already been written by other people. Organization is something that brings us together and shapes our ideas, but it certainly does not define us. Closely aligning with a single ideology or group leaves us closed-minded and unable to be ourselves. There are many things to experience in this world, and if we cannot be ourselves in it, life can be painful. Don’t let your individuality slip away. I take my leave with a line from Oscar Wilde: “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” Tarif Haque is a sophomore majoring in computer science. His column runs weekly on Thursdays.
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Camp 1831 inaugural run deemed successful By Jordan Cissell | Contributing Writer This summer, many incoming freshmen’s first steps into The University of Alabama community took place more than 65 miles from campus. In addition to the University’s regular schedule of Bama Bound summer orientation sessions for freshmen and transfer students, First Year Experience organized the inaugural Camp 1831 program, two separate threeday auxiliary orientation retreats held at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Ala. CW | Austin Bigoney Litsa Orban, assistant Big Al aids in getting students excited for Camp 1831 on the Crimson Promenade. director of First Year Experience, said the new program was tasked with facilitating “a unique experience for first-year students to begin developing the groundwork of how they want to spend their time on campus as a UA student,” a mission she feels Camp 1831 successfully accomplished. “[Attendees] networked with peers, faculty and staff and were introduced to the meaning of being a member of the Capstone before their first UA course,” she said in an emailed statement. “An exciting part for the FYE staff was watching the students return to campus from Camp 1831 with a new confidence and appreciation about being a UA student. Two nights and three days made an impact that will last a lifetime.” Program facilitators aren’t alone in their positive assessment. Brandi Burks, a freshman majoring in nursing, participated in the camp’s second
session Aug. 12-14, immediately following her Bama Bound program. She said the time spent at Camp McDowell proved a comfortable, more interactive supplement to Bama Bound orientation. “I had a lot of fun at Camp 1831, and I would go back. Camp is different in that it helps you connect with freshmen or transfer students and hang out more, whereas Bama Bound was more just receiving information instead of mingling,” Burks said in an emailed statement. “I’m from Indiana, and I loved getting in contact with other students. It was nice to see how many other people were feeling the same as me and wanted to meet new people.” Sara Hartley, executive director of First Year Experience, said the program’s trial run demonstrated more tangible measures of success as well. “Our limit for each session was 150, but we ended up with approximately 75 per session,” she said in an emailed statement. “Compared to our benchmark programs, 150 students in the first year is at the high end of other institutions who do a similar program, so we expect that number to grow.” Both Hartley and Orban said the less-thanprojected attendance numbers proved an asset to Camp 1831’s operative goal. “I really do believe this size worked well, and we were lucky to learn that in the first year,” Orban said. “The size allowed for the quality of the program
to be even better than we imagined. Each participant was able to truly get to know one another, their A-Team members [upperclassmen camp leaders] and the faculty and staff.” Burks said the camp maintained a busy schedule, with attendees often staying awake past midnight and resuming activities before 8:00 each morning. “The first day we got there we were split up into ‘Small Groups’ made up of about 10 people or so. We discussed matters such as fears and excitements about camp, leadership and organizations that could help you get involved and even help the community,” she said. Students also had opportunities to swim, hike, complete a rope obstacle course and eat dinner with professors and faculty members. Hartley said the positive reactions to Camp 1831’s inaugural run merit FYE organizing additional programs in the future. “FYE is committed to continuing Camp 1831 for many years to come. We believe that this will become part of the UA experience for many students,” she said. Burks expects many students will take the opportunity to participate. When asked to reveal the details of a “symbolic” transition activity mentioned on the FYE website, she refused to give any information away. “I know what the symbolic activity is,” she said. “But I’ll keep it a secret for future campers.”
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A bar for every scene By Lauren Carlton | Contributing Writer
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It’s the start of a new semester, and students are flooding campus, streets and, increasingly, Tuscaloosa’s bar scene. For the over-21 crowd, Tuscaloosa’s bars generally follow college dive bar standards: a little grungy, a little messy, but always loud, vivacious and energetic. From local greek haunts to graduate student stomping grounds, we’ve explored some of the area’s best bars to make your next night on the town a little easier.
GALETTE’S 1021 University Blvd.
INNISFREE IRISH PUB 1925 University Blvd.
HAVE TO TRY: The Yellowhammer If Galette’s was given a senior class superlative, it would win “Most School Spirit.” Located under the Campus Party Store awning on the Strip, Galette’s is inconspicuous to the everyday passersby. More than 5,000 custom Galette’s gameday cups – filled with their signature drink, the Yellowhammer – are served every home game. The ingredients are a secret, but many have tried to replicate it (175 results appear on Google for “Yellowhammer recipe.”)
HAVE TO TRY: Trivia on Wednesday nights Since its founding in 1998, Innisfree has grown into a Tuscaloosa staple. Innisfree is divided into sections and offers a generous amount of outdoor seating. Trivia Night is held every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Round winners can receive free drinks and pitchers as prizes.
4TH AND 23RD 401 23rd Ave. HAVE TO TRY: Karaoke Night on Wednesdays Located in Temerson Square, 4th and 23rd is a fun scene. Its karaoke nights have a small following of its own. 4th and 23rd is constantly updating patrons on performance schedules via Facebook. Fly By Radio will be playing this Saturday. Drink specials vary but have included $3 wells and $1.50 domestics in the past.
CW | Pete Pejor THE JUPITER 1307 University Blvd. HAVE TO TRY: A live show Few bars have gone through as much of a face lift in recent years as The Jupiter. Since 2012, The Jupiter has undergone a name change (it was formerly known as The Dixie) and renovations. This September, Mother Funk (Sept. 5), GRiZ (6), Dank Sinatra (19), Cody Canada and the Departed (25), and the Revivalists (26) will all be hitting The Jupiter stage. You can purchase tickets at jupiterbar.com.
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Casting Crowns to play at amphitheater By Krista James | Contributing Writer Casting Crowns will make its first appearance in Tuscaloosa Thursday when the band hits the stage of the amphitheater at 7 p.m. in front of more than 4,000 people. Wendy Riggs, director of the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, said she is excited about what she considers to be a milestone for the amphitheater. Not only is it the band’s first gig in town, but it will be the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater’s first time hosting a Christian contemporary rock band. When it comes to hosting Christian concerts, public venues tend to have competition with churches in the area. “So many mega churches have venues that are the same size as the Tuscaloosa
Amphitheater,” Riggs said. “Not only do the bands not pay rent at the churches, but a collection is done during the show, and the band gets that money as well.” Most of the songs the band will be performing are from its latest album “Come To The Well.” Casting Crowns front man and principal songwriter Mark Hall is the youth pastor of his home church, Eagles Landing Baptist Church, and most of the messages he delivers in his sermons are the inspiration for the songs on the album, as well as the album title. “Teaching the story of the woman at the well with my teenagers and families is where it all came from,” Hall said. “I knew before any other songs were written that this album
PLAN TO GO WHAT: Casting Crowns with Francesca Battistelli WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Tuscaloosa Amphitheater had to be called ‘Come To The Well,’ because that is the central theme of everything we’re going to talk about in the next two years. Your walk with Jesus is where it all starts. It’s where it all comes from. That is where it started, with the idea of Jesus being the well versus other things.” Jonathan Svejda, a junior
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Casting Crowns will be performing in Tuscaloosa for the first time on Thursday. majoring in biology, has been a fan of Casting Crowns since he was in middle school. He has been awaiting the performance since this summer when he read about the band’s upcoming appearance. “They have been my favorite band because their music
incorporates worship, and it’s uplifting music all the time,” Svejda said. “It’s fun to be able to praise God whenever you have the chance.” Betsy Kiser, marketing coordinator for all concerts at the amphitheater, said a Christian concert would be a worthwhile
addition to the diverse mix of genres the staff attempts to provide when scheduling events. “The Casting Crowns and Francesca Battistelli concert achieves this goal, and we look forward to fans coming out and enjoying a great night of music and fellowship,” Kiser said.
COLUMN | FASHION
Trade in easy for breezy By Bianca Martin | Contributing Writer School’s back in session here in Tuscaloosa, and so is the blazing heat. Having to walk to classes, lunch and anywhere around campus when it’s 90 degrees can make anyone desperate to beat the heat as easily as possible. Though it is easy to just put on a T-shirt and running shorts and throw your hair into a ponytail, try out some cooler alternatives to get through the hot day in style. One option is the flowy top. There are many different sleeveless tops that come in sheer fabric that won’t stick to your skin. You’ll love your flowy top when a breeze runs by and gives you some relief from the burning sun. Throw on a bandeau top under it, add some denim shorts and you’ll be good to go. If sheer fabric shows too much skin for your taste, there are plenty of other loose, sleeveless tops that can be found all around the mall in stores such as American Eagle and Charlotte Russe. My personal favorite clothing item to help survive an August day is the sundress. Sundresses come in many different styles, from leopard print to maxi to strapless. Even though it is hot outside, we all know that
many of the lecture halls can be freezing, so try the art of layering. A simple cardigan is the easiest way to layer. Cardigans are lightweight and easy to throw in and pull out of your backpack throughout the day. Carry one around with you so you can put it on to keep from shivering while your teacher lectures for an hour. The next time you get out of bed and see that the high for the day will be in the mid-90s, fight the urge to just throw on a T-shirt and shorts. Stay cool, bring a bottle of water, and enjoy the beginning of the school year, Tuscaloosa Submitted sun and all. Try a dress for class.
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Saban, players excited to play Virginia Tech CW File
The Crimson Tide will take on Virginia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta, Ga. By Charlie Potter | Assistant Sports Editor Nearly eight months have passed since the flood of confetti was swept up from Sun Life Stadium following The University of Alabama’s dismantle of Notre Dame in the BCS National Championship game, and football is finally back.
Kickoff between No. 1 Alabama and Virginia Tech is two days away, and the excitement surrounding the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game is rising at the University. “I think it’s time for everybody to get excited about playing a game,” head coach Nick Saban said. “This is an important game. You can’t have a good season if you don’t get off
to a good start and have a good first game.” The two teams met to start the 2009 season, and in that game, fifth-ranked Alabama defeated seventhranked Virginia Tech, 34-24. The Crimson Tide has fared well in the past against the Hokies and will face them for the 13th time in school history Saturday. Alabama owns an 11-1
record in the series. But it’s unlikely that any Alabama player is aware of that. Saban has preached against complacency as if it was the eighth deadly sin since the Crimson Tide hoisted the Coaches’ Trophy in January. He said Saturday’s game will reveal how well the players have shut out the attention they
received this offseason after winning back-to-back championships. “The team has done a really good job of working to get ready for the season,” Saban said Monday. “You never know for sure, until you go out there and play, who are the real guys that can go out there and compete, do their job, play with confidence and maturity
and play winning football.” But the players seem ready for that task and a chance to shine under the lights of the Georgia Dome. Junior defensive lineman Jeoffrey Pagan will be one of the main contributors along Alabama’s defensive front this season and will be relied on to beef up the Crimson Tide’s pass rush. He likened the excitement of the first game of the season to Christmas morning. “It’s pretty close,” Pagan said. “We work so hard, and it’ll be fun to finally get to hit somebody else other than ourselves.” Left guard Arie Kouandjio shared the same sentiment as Pagan. However, Kouandjio is slated to make his first appearance in the starting lineup beside his younger brother, Cyrus. “I’m very excited,” Kouandjio said. “I’ve been waiting on this day for a very long time.” And he’s not alone. Fans enjoy watching Alabama begin its seasons against top-notch, nonconference opponents, and Saban said it is a great way to start the year and see where a team stands. “These games, playing in these neutral site games, have a history of giving our team great momentum and a great start, great exposure,” Saban said.
COLUMN | FOOTBALL
Sports fans focused more on athletes’ attire than performance By Danielle Walker | Staff Reporter
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ESPN’s “College Gameday” released its annual Uni Watch column this week
This week, ESPN’s “College Game Day” released its annual Uni Watch: College Football Season-Preview column. ESPN gave a list of which teams have released new uniforms for the 2013 season and what they will look like. The column also touches on certain trends fans do not like. For example, this season the new Adidas jerseys will have a “weird feathered pattern” that some say look like stretch marks. ESPN said fans have made it very clear they do not like these new uniforms. It’s not just football teams’ uniforms that fall under negative fire from fans and media, as No. 1 women’s world tennis player Caroline Wozniacki proved this week at the U.S. Open. After being in the news just a few days earlier over her misreported breakup with pro golfer boyfriend Rory McIlroy, tennis fans caused an uproar again over the dress
Wozniacki wore in her match against Duan Ying-Ying. At first glance, the blue multi-hued Stella McCartneydesigned dress looked like any other dress at the U.S. Open, with the exception of the ruffled skirt and weird patterns. The dress featured oval cutouts on Wozniacki’s ribs – the point of controversy. Yes, Wozniacki’s dress was ugly, and there’s no need to have cutouts on a tennis uniform, but is that really what sports fans pay attention to these days? So what if Wozniacki wants to wear a dress that the rest of the world thinks is ugly? Wozniacki, the No. 8 seed in the tournament, happened to have a challenging match that day and had to rally to win the match after being down 5-2 in the second set, but no one – journalists included – seemed to care about that fact; they were only focused on her outfit choice. This isn’t the first time Wozniacki’s wardrobe choice has been criticized by
national news and fans. Remember her ruffled collared dress at Wimbledon 2011? Could sports fans be overreacting? Shouldn’t sports fans be more focused on the game and the performance of
an athlete, anyway? But as ESPN’s “College Game Day” points out every year, people really do care about what an athlete wears. Sports are there for our entertainment, right?
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Virginia Tech fan creates Twitter account to gather support in wake of game against Crimson Tide
By Kevin Connell | Staff Reporter Even with the odds stacked against them, some Virginia Tech fans aren’t yet ready to concede defeat, as made evident with the existence of the @BEATALABAMA Twitter account. The account, which has built up a following of more than 1,400, was created by a Hokie fan to help generate hope and excitement leading into the Aug. 31 showdown. “I could kind of sense the fan base slipping into a little bit of a malaise, following a mediocre season and a mediocre bowl game where we barely beat Rutgers,” said the fan, who requested anonymity for fear of retribution by Alabama fans. “[‘Beat Alabama’] seemed like a great rallying cry, to make it a positive thing of looking forward of this big challenge coming up, instead of sitting around being depressed about the mediocre season we just wrapped up.” The fan, who graduated from Virginia Tech “10 to 15 years ago,” said he decided to make the Twitter account on the morning of Jan. 1 after an article was posted on thekeyplay.com, a Virginia Tech fan website, declaring that “2013 was the year of ‘Beat Alabama.’” “The first tweet got something modest, like 30 retweets, but I thought that was pretty nuts for an account with no followers,” he said. “It took off from there.” Using the #BEATBAMA hashtag, the account quickly became noticed by both Virginia Tech and Alabama supporters alike. The hashtag became popularized among enough Hokie fans on Twitter that T-shirts were created on thekeyplay.com with the slogan – hashtag and all – printed on the front. The shirts have since sold out on the website. But with every #BEATBAMA tweet has come snickering from the Alabama fan base on Twitter. Many replies on the @BEATALABAMA page give Virginia Tech no shot at competing against Alabama. The man behind the account will have none of it. While the account initially drew notice thanks in part to #BEATBAMA, it’s the shots he has taken toward these Alabama fans that has made it appealing.
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Novelty items accompany the famous Twitter account with the hashtag #BEATBAMA in an effort to raise tensions prior to the VA Tech opener.
“Sometimes I feel like Bama fans are part of a giant coordinated performance art project that parodies college football fandom #BEATBAMA,” he tweeted Monday. Although it may not come across that way at times, the fan said he feels no animosity toward Alabama. “I don’t hate Alabama at all,” he said. “I respect the football program; I respect the university; I respect the state. “Here’s the funny thing: A lot of these guys want to go at it, and you go back and forth a couple of times, and they kind of soften up. I actually really like those fans. You kind of get past the initial sparring, and they just want to talk about football then.” And even with the frequent accusations from Alabama fans that he will delete the account in the event that Alabama wins, he made it clear on what will happen to the account after this weekend. “The only thing I can guarantee you is that it’s not going away,” he said. “I’ll absolutely be here.”
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SPORTSIN BRIEF Cross country set to kick off season Andrew Clare | Contributing Writer
The Alabama men’s and women’s cross country teams are set to kick off their seasons this weekend when they compete in the Samford Opener in Birmingham, Ala. Last year, the Crimson Tide opened its season by hosting the Crimson Tide Kick-off, and both the men’s and women’s teams finished in first place. Head coach Dan Waters said it is key to open the season in a positive direction. “I think it’s a good opening step for both our teams,” Waters said. “There is a good cross-section of regional talent at this meet.” If Alabama wants to win the season opener, it needs big contributions. Waters said he expects big performances this weekend from the team’s leaders, including junior Matt Airola, who will be making his Alabama debut. Waters said he has high aspirations for the teams this weekend and believes they can win it all. “I expect us to compete for the team title in both divisions,” Waters said. “I expect our leaders to emerge and carry their groups to a better performance.” Waters said the opener is a good challenge for both teams because it allows them to improve mentally and physically.
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FOOTBALL | POSITION BREAKDOWN
Hart, Jones settling in with positions on special teams By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter With the football season coming up, The Crimson White will do a position-byposition breakdown of the Crimson Tide’s roster. In conclusion: returners. WHO’S GONE: None WHO’S STILL HERE: Christion Jones (junior), Dee Hart (redshirt sophomore), Cyrus Jones (sophomore), Kevin Norwood (senior), DeAndrew White (redshirt junior) WHO’S NEW: None STANDOUTS: Christion Jones and Cyrus Jones handled most of the puntreturn duties last season.
Christion Jones’ kickoff return for a touchdown against Ole Miss was the Crimson Tide’s only special teams score last season. OUTLOOK: Christion Jones is listed as the firstteam punt returner, with Dee Hart backing him up after returning from a second season-ending injury. Cyrus Jones is listed as the second-team kickoff return man after switching from receiver to defensive back. Kevin Norwood and DeAndrew White also are shown as possible contributors on kickoff returns. Expect either Hart or Jones to return one punt for a touchdown as both settle in to their roles on special teams.
CW | Caitlin Trotter Dee Hart made impact plays last season before a torn ACL kept him from returning to the field.
Kicking positions secured with player experience By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter With football season coming up, The Crimson White will do a position-byposition breakdown of the Crimson Tide’s roster. In conclusion: specialists. WHO’S GONE: Jeremy Shelley (undrafted NFL free agent), Carson Tinker (undrafted NFL free agent) WHO’S STILL HERE: Cody Mandell (senior), CW | Austin Bigoney Senior punter Cody Mandell is set to make a big impact this season after breaking a school record for avg. yards per punt.
Cade Foster (senior), Adam Griffith (redshirt freshman)
in 2012 with a 44.3-yards per punt average, good for fifth in the SEC.
WHO’S NEW: Cole Mazza (three-star)
OUTLOOK: Foster was listed as the first-team placekicker and kickoff specialist on the most recent depth chart. After being primarily the longdistance kicker the past three seasons, it appears Foster will handle the bulk of the duties this year. Should he have another 2011, though, Adam Griffith is a
STANDOUTS: Alabama will have a new primary placekicker in 2013 with the graduation of Jeremy Shelley. Cade Foster is 13-of-27 in field goals at Alabama with a career-long of 52 yards. Punter Cody Mandell set a school record
capable backup who was the nation’s No. 1 placekicker coming out of high school a year ago. Mandell returns for his final season at Alabama. The former walk-on has played in 39 career games and, like Foster, is backed up by Griffith. Starting at long snapper after the departure of Carson Tinker is true freshman Cole Mazza, who was the No. 1 recruit at his position as well.