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All applicants receive block seating By Charles Scarborough Staff Reporter cjscarborough@gmail.com

applied for SOS received a designated seating section, and he is proud of the diversity of SOS. “I’m excited we were able The Student Organization to give each organization that Seating Committee finalized applied their own seating its seating section Thursday, area,” Armentrout said. “It’s with block newcomers Honors also great to be a part of the College Assembly, Alpha Phi process the year that we were Alpha and Air Force ROTC, able to move it forward and among others, claiming promi- include a variety of different nent spots in the seating sec- organizations.” Thomas Walker, president of tion. Student Organization Alpha Phi Alpha, said this has Seating Chair Clay Armentrout been a great sign of progress at said every organization that the University.

“Something that keeps hitting me is, over forty years ago in 1963 when Governor George Wallace was standing outside Foster auditorium and he denied the admittance of two African American students to this university. Now it’s 2010, and we are making remarkable steps moving this university forward, integrating different organizations. It’s just a powerful thing to see.” Walker said his fraternity brothers had apprehensions about applying for seating but

are no longer cynical about the process. “When I first told my brothers in my fraternity about it, they weren’t sure if we would get it or not, but I pushed them and told them we can do this over and over again. And seeing what we got it is remarkable,” Walker said. “I wasn’t sure where we’d be placed at first but where the committee placed us, I couldn’t be happier. Especially for an African American organization, the first time that

Turn to page 6 to see a map of where each group will sit in the stadium

we applied for this and we’re the University can continue to awarded with it with great move forward. “This was monumental for seating at the game. I’m very us, and not just for us. It was thankful for it.” Walker said this year has been “monumental” and hopes See SEATING, page 6

Dareus suspended two games

UA offers new gameday parking

From staff reports University of Alabama defensive end Marcell D a r e u s must miss two games and repay benefits as Marcell Dareus a condition of becoming eligible to play again, according to a decision today by the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff. The junior must repay the $1,787.17 of benefits to a charity of his choice. “We respect the decision, but we are at the same time disappointed in the suspension,” head coach Nick Saban said in a statement released Thursday. “We’ll continue to support Marcell as we move forward. Hopefully Marcell and all involved have learned a valuable lesson from this, and like I’ve said before, we will continue to work on establishing stronger legislation in terms of agent and financial advisor guidelines.” The University declared the student-athlete ineligible for violations of NCAA

Changing Tides | Drew Hoover Swarms of people make their way across a crowded University Boulevard on the day of the Arkansas-Alabama game last year. By Taylor Holland and Amanda Sams The Crimson White

largest collegiate stadium in the country, now seats 101,821 fans. Saturday marks the Tide’s first With the completion of the south end game in the newly renovated stadium, zone, Bryant-Denny Stadium, the fifth and Gina Johnson with GameDay

UNIVERSITY LABOR DAY HOURS Libraries: All closed Student Recreation Center: 9 a.m. – midnight Student Health Center: Closed Ferguson Center: Regular Hours (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.) Dining Halls Burke Dining Hall: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p. m. Bryant Sports Grill: 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fresh Food Co.: Closed Lakeside Dining: 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. CrimsonRide No bus routes running, but 348-RIDE will be available. le this

local water quality

By Jennie Kushner Senior Staff Reporter Jfkushner@crimson.ua.edu According to campusdish. com, Meal Plans offer students easy access to conveniently located great-tasting meal options on campus. Some students disagree. “The Meal Plan is just as, if not more, unconstitutional as dining dollars,” said Gavin Wilson, a senior majoring in kinesiology. “The University makes freshman get it and it’s expensive and mandatory. It’s like the University is making students stay on campus, forcing us to spend money to the University.” Wilson said the mandatory guidelines for Meal Plans create an alternative way for the University to make money off of students. Wilson said the

By Taylor Holland Senior Staff Reporter tlholland1@crimson.ua.edu

CW | Megan Smith Freshmen Annie Lenox and sophmore Shane Luckey eat at the Ferguson Center on Tuesday afternoon. The two pre-med students enjoy having the Fresh Foods option that offers everything from Southern comfort food to Asian cuisine. food quality isn’t up to par fets, but the University needs compared to the price. “The dining halls have buf- See DINING, page 3

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The Alabama Surface Mining Commission is currently considering a permit that would allow strip mining for coal along the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River near Cordova. The University of Alabama System owns most of the 286 acres of Shepherd Bend, the proposed stretch along the Mulberry Fork. The permit has been challenged by Black Warrior Riverkeeper and the Southern Environmental Law Center, who said they feel the mine would worsen water quality and hinder the town’s growth along a nearly completed

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Some students dislike lack Possible coal mine permit threatens of campus meal options

Operations said she was expecting a Bryant-Denny and this is the first game combined 130,000 people to be in the of the year – Tuscaloosa is going to be stadium and on the Quad come kickoff. packed,” said Patrick Gray, a junior “We’re the reigning national champions, we’ve added more seats to See GAMEDAY, page 6

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Interstate 22 – which will run from Shepard Bend Birmingham to Memphis. Tuscaloosa “Not only will this mine pose a threat to Birmingham’s drinking water supply, but also it will diminish water quality, wildlife habitat and quality of life for property owners around the Mulberry Fork,” said Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke in a release. “We’re asking not only water customers in Birmingham to oppose this mine, but also those

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ON THE MENU LAKESIDE

What: Women’s Resource Center & Counseling Center Open House

Where: South Lawn Ofﬁce Building

dential Communities Open House

Where: Ridgecrest South Lobby and courtyard; in the event of rain the open house will be held in the Ridgecrest atrium on the second ﬂoor of the north tower

Lunch Fried Fish Steak Fries Classic Garden Burger (Vegetarian) Herbed Chips Red Beans

When: 4-6 p.m. What: Family Weekend Story Time – UA students, faculty, staff, and visitors who have or work with children are invited to bring their families and enjoy an afternoon of storytelling

Dinner Fried Fish Steak Fries Fresh Steamed Broccoli Spears Fried Vegetable Egg Rolls (Vegetables)

FRESH FOOD Baked Macaroni & Cheese and Tomato Blackened Fish Fillets Southern Green Beans Dirty Rice (Vegetarian) Cajun Chicken Sandwich

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

Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium Gate 31

Where: Moundville Archaeological Park

Where: McLure Education Library

ing Paul Finebaum, sports radio talk show host

When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. What: TCTS/RHS Pre-

Where: Books-A-Million When: 10 a.m. What: Book signing featuring Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump

Labor Day Cookout - Ticket donation $10. All proceeds beneﬁt Tuscaloosa County Training School/ Riverside High School Reunion and Scholarship Fund

Where: 11612 H.B. John-

Where: Walk of Champi-

son Road, Moundville

ons in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium

When: 3 - 8 p.m.

When: 2-4 p.m. What: Tuscaloosa Farmer’s Market

Where: 2407 Jack Warner

Submit your events to calendar@cw.ua.edu

Parkway

When: 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.

When: 3:45-5 p.m

ON CAMPUS CAMPUS CRIME:

Corrections

(Monday, Aug. 27, 2010 to Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010) Compiled by Jennie Kushner Senior Staff Reporter jfkush@gmail.com

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

Date: Aug. 27 Time: 12:00a.m. Location: 100 Block of Riverside Lane.

Date: Aug. 27 Time: 10:45 p.m. Location: 500 Block of Bryant Drive

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

Date: Aug. 28 Time: 10:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Location: 400 Block of Jefferson Ave.

Date: Aug. 28 Time: 7 p.m. Date: Aug. 28 Time: 3:40 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Location: 700 Block of Bryant Drive

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

THEFT OF PROPERTY III

HARASSMENT

Date: Aug. 27 Time: 1:30 a.m. Location: 1200 Block of 13th Street

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

Date: Aug. 28 Time: 2:45 a.m. Location: 200 Block of McCorvey Drive

Date: Aug. 27 Time: 1:35 a.m. Location: 900 Block of Bryant Drive

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF III

DUI OF ALCOHOL

Date: Aug. 28 Time: 3:35 a.m. - 3:40 a.m. Location: 1100 Block of University Blvd.

Date: Aug. 27 Time: 2:50 a.m. Location: 900 Block of Magnolia Drive

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF III

Date: Aug. 28 Time: 6:30 a.m. Location: 200 Block of Thomas St.

Date: Aug. 27 Time: 2:50 a.m. Location: 100 Block of Hackberry Lane

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF III Date: Aug. 28 Time: 1:30 a.m. Location: 200 Block of Thomas St.

THEFT OF PROPERTY III Date: Aug. 27 Time: 8:15 p.m. Location: 700 Block of Bryant Drive

• Emily Richards, Zone 6, 3486876 • Amy Ramsey, Zone 7, 348-8742

Park: Exploration of Native American Cultural Activities, admission charged

for San Jose State game

What: Book signing featur-

What: Housing & Resi-

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What: Saturday in the

What: Student gate opens

When: 3:30 p.m.

When: 2-4 p.m.

Dinner Southwest Rotisserie Style Chicken Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Sautéed Squash

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• Victor Luckerson, editor-in-chief, editor@cw.ua.edu • Jonathan Reed, managing editor, jonathanreedcw@gmail.com • Brandee Easter, print production editor • Ben Culpepper, online production editor • Will Tucker, news editor, newsdesk@cw.ua.edu • Kelsey Stein, lifestyles editor • Jason Galloway, sports editor • Tray Smith, opinions editor • Adam Greene, chief copy editor • Emily Johnson, design editor • Brian Pohuski, graphics editor • Jerrod Seaton, photo editor • Brian Connell, web editor • Marion Steinberg, community manager • Paul Thompson, staff develop ment manager

ON THE CALENDAR

CRIMINAL TRESPASS III

Location: 700 Block of Bryant Drive

THEFT OF PROPERTY III

Date: Aug. 30 Time: 8:20 p.m. Date: Aug. 30 Time: 7:50 p.m. - 8:05 p.m. Location: 400 Block of Stadium Drive

INDECENT EXPOSURE Date: Sept. 1 Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: Sept. 1 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 800 Block of Bryant Drive

CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A FORGED INSTRUMENT I Time: 4:30 p.m. Date: Sept. 1 Time: 3:35 p.m. Location: 700 Block of Campus Drive

Date: Aug. 28 Time: 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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In the Sept. 2 edition of The Crimson White, a photo in The Scene was incorrectly labeled. The photo at the bottom of the page was of The Motions playing at Egan’s in May 2009 and was taken by David A. Smith. The Crimson White regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight. In the Sept. 2 edition of The Crimson White, it was incorrectly reported that Joshua Folmar said most former Al-Qaeda and Taliban members have moved into the Pakistan region, so the soldiers in Iraq are not really dealing with terrorists. Folmar was referencing Afghanistan and not Iraq. The CW regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

Fall II class registration begins

Registration for the Fall II semester via MyBama will take place until the deadline of Oct. 1. Classes begin on Sept. 27 and end at the same time as regular semester classes, meaning that the Fall II semester is a shorter, 10-week period. Although some classes will take place in a traditional classroom setting, most Fall II classes will be taught online through the College of Continuing Studies. Hours count as part of the maximum course load of 16 hours. Tuition may increase as a result of Fall II courses being added to a schedule; as such, students should go to the student receivables website at http://studentreceivables.ua.edu in order to determine if aid, tuition, or scholarships will be affected. Students receiving federal financial aid should contact the financial aid office before signing up for Fall II classes. For more information, contact Rebecca Pow at 348-6025.

Blood drive extended due to success

A recent blood drive sponsored by UAB Medicine and the American Red Cross has been extended due to its success. Future drives will also be held Sept. 14 at Mary Burke Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 22 at the Crimson Promenade from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sept. 28 at Paty Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To decrease your wait time, visit redcrossblood. org or e-mail shermanjr@usamredcross.org and make an appointment.

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When: Noon & 5pm Daily Starting September 6th

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The Student Government Association and

The Office of the Dean of Students will honor the memory of

Nicole M. Francois with a Denny Chimes Memorial Tribute 7:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

September 7, 2010 Family, Friends, and members of the University community are invited to gather near the chimes. *In the event of rain, the location will change to the steps of the Rose Administration Building

The Crimson White

NEWS

Friday, September 3, 2010

Million Dollar Band prepares for ﬁrst game By Brittney Knox Staff Reporter bsknox@crimson.ua.edu The Million Dollar Band has seen some changes this year, with new uniforms and a new show, which they will debut Saturday at the Tide’s first football game of the 2010 season. “This is the 98th year of the MDB, and this is one of the largest size bands there has been here at UA with 420 names on the roster,” said Randall Coleman, associate director of the Million Dollar Band. “With the success of the football team, it has trickled down to us with some students coming from all over to join the band,” he said. He said alumni, students and directors had a hand in the design of the new uniform and Mal Moore, the University’s athletic director, approved the final design. Justin Ward, a graduate teaching assistant, said the uniform differences include gauntlets on the wrists and a half cap on the back that says “BAMA.” Also, the way the jacket is cut in the front forms an “A,” and the entire uniform this year is fitted. “There also is a practical difference about the uniform; it is lighter and therefore it is more enjoyable to wear for students,” he said. Band uniforms typically last five to seven years and the MDB’s uniforms lasted the entire seven, he said. The band will also debut a new show that will celebrate the national championship. “The show is very upbeat and happy,” Matt Wilson, a junior majoring in elemen-

DINING Continued from page 1

to realize it’s not about quantity, it’s about quality,” he said. Currently there are four allyou-can-eat dining halls on campus: Lakeside Dining Hall, Burke Dining Hall, Bryant Hall and The Ferguson Center’s Fresh Foods Company, according to bamadining.com. Julia’s Market in Tutwiler Hall accepts Meal Plans for graband go-selections. The University’s media relations said they are unable to comment on Meal Plans due to the pending Dining Dollar’s lawsuit. The University offers seven different Meal Plan options. Prices range from $394 to $1,757 per term. Termination of Meal Plan contracts is accepted for firstyear students with evidence of housing exemption, according to the website. Meal Plan cancellations for the fall term are not permitted after the first business day of September and for upperclassmen only. “When I came to orientation I ate at Lakeside and they had nice-sized steak, shrimp and chicken, and they haven’t had steak since,” freshman Briana O’Neal said. “I only get two meals a day with my meal plan, it’s like the University is

CW | Rachel Hill Left: Members of the Million Dollar Band Mellophone Section (Front: Brandy Bazinet, Liz Kammer; Back: Monty Allen, Aaron Gertler, Morgan Bruffy) sport the 2010 version of the MDB uniform Above: The section practices on Butler Field for the first football game and halftime performance of the season on Saturday.

tary education and one of the trumpet section leaders, said. “It really is a celebration.” The MDB’s playlist for Saturday includes “We are the Champions,” “Happy Days are Here Again” and “Make Me Smile.” The band will end with “Celebration.” Anyone on campus near Butler Field during the week around 4 p.m. can hear Wilson and other band

members practicing. “Warm-up practice in sections begins about 15 to 20 minutes before the actual practice,” he said. “From there we work on music, marching and then combine the music and marching together.” With the large membership of the MDB this year, the freshmen became a part of the experience as they began at band camp.

encouraging you to be anorexic, people need three meals a day.” O’Neal said Meal Plans are rhetorical. She thinks Meal Plans should offer three meals a day at a discounted price. Meal Plan cancellations for the spring term will not be accepted after the first day of

pus is pretty good; it’s a step up from high school. I don’t understand why our parents are mandated to pay for a Meal Plan, though,” he said. Sam Haney, a freshman majoring in business, likes the convenience of a Meal Plan. “Living in a dorm, it’s hard

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“When I came to orientation I ate at Lakeside and they had nice-sized steak, shrimp and chicken, and they haven’t had steak since.” — Briana O’Neal, freshman

class. All Meal Plan cancellations will incur a $35 processing fee, according to the website. Meal Plans are sold as a yearly contract. Rollover meals only roll over from the fall to spring semester, according to the website. First year students active in the greek community will automatically have their Meal Plan reduced to 50 meals per semester. Some fraternities and sororities have their own mandatory meal plans. “Being in a fraternity, I eat two meals a day at the house,” said Evan Brooks, a freshman majoring in political science. “The quality of food on cam-

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to cook quality meals,” he said. “It’s so easy to go to a dining hall, swipe your card, and have the option to eat a variety of pretty good food.” Meal Plans are also offered to faculty and staff. The “Use Anytime Plan” is offered in 10 meal increments that allow faculty and staff to choose between 10 to 50 meals that never expire. Prices for these meal plans range from $76.30 to $359.50, according to bamadining.com “I don’t think a Meal Plan is worth it; I would rather work 20 hours a week, get food stamps and go to Walmart and buy some chicken and shrimp and eat that,” O’Neal said.

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“Band camp can be very overwhelming at first and even intimidating, but after you get past that it is very fun to meet the new people,” Wilson said. “Although practices were hot, band camp over-trains us to prepare for the regular season,” said Tommy Townsend, a freshman majoring in telecommunications and film and a trombonist. “It makes it so easy that we will be ready to

march in any weather—[mostly] hot.” “Before coming here, I was in the band at prior schools for about eight years, so this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” he said. “In band camp we went through things that I feel made us closer as a band,” said Cheyenne Paiva, a freshman majoring in biology and a trombonist.

“I joined the band as a way to meet people, and being the only person from my high school in California to come here, I felt, how can I not make friends in a 400 person band?” she said. “Aside from a fraternity or sorority, the MDB is about the only other place where you can walk into practice and have 400 other friends,” she said. “We are really a big family.”

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OPINIONS

Alabama needs to change By Devon Morrisette

MCT Campus

Friday, September 3, 2010 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4

{ YOUR VIEW } WEB COMMENTS “Well said, Ben. The governmentʼs well intended implementation of Title IX has had unexpected implications, as universities are forced to find ways to stay in compliance. I believe it is time for, if not the repeal of Title IX, at least a serious revision of the regulations.” – Mike, in response to “It’s time to retire Title IX”

“I always thought the President was Jewish?” – Edmund, in response to “Who cares if Obama is Muslim?”

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

WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Letters to the editor must be less than 300 words and guest columns less than 800. Send submissions to letters@ cw.ua.edu. Submissions must include the author’s name, year, major and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be published. Students should also include their year in school and major. For more information, call 348-6144. The CW reserves the right to edit all submissions.

Walk up and say “Hello” At the University, we purpose to present ourselves as a strong inclusive learning community. With a student population of more than 30,000, many academic research opportunities, over 300 student organizations and numerous offcampus activities, we as a whole do a relatively good job of making sure students feel included at the University. However, for one section of our campus community, there are students who often struggle to find their niche and at times feel excluded from the extended UA family. The group I’m speaking of is our international community. According to the UA website, students from more than 90 countries compose nearly five percent of our student population. These students are members of departments all across campus; some are here to complete their undergraduate or graduate degree, while others are here for study abroad trips. Regardless of their length of stay, most of our international students share a common goal of wanting to learn about American culture. Jiajing “Jessiey” Chang, a graduate student in marketing from Beijing, China, stated that she wanted to study in Alabama to broaden her horizons while learning about American culture and improving her English. In many ways, I identify with Jessiey. During times I’ve traveled overseas, I too have wanted to learn more about a foreign culture. I am interested in what people value, how they spend their time and what they think about the United States. While traveling abroad I tried to learn the some of the national language, explored towns, celebrated events like the World Cup, visited bars, coffee shops and local restaurants (while avoiding tourist traps), and observed the way people interact. For example, it is hard to appreciate the cultural significance of the World Cup until you see Italians celebrating a victory on the beaches of Lido-Di-Spina, or Germans

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waving their national flag in the streets in historic Rothenburg. Traveling in Europe during the World Cup gave me an international p e r sp e c t ive on elements of national

pride. During other overseas trips I have had the opportunity to eat home cooked meals prepared by Kazakhs, play soccer with children in Ecuador and barter in a Turkish bazaar. Each overseas experience was unique not just because I engaged in a foreign culture but because local people purposed to interact with me. This principle applies to us as a host country. Without purposing

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with Jessiey and 11 other students whose homelands include Thailand, China, India and Germany as well as the United States. Meredith not only shared my observations but also expressed the concern that we often fail to interact with our international students. “It is easy to go about our day and not step outside of our comfort zone, but sometimes all it takes is a simple hello to start a conversation and build a lasting friendship” Meredith said. In reference to two of her housemates, Jessiey and Lily, Meredith said that, “Despite some language and cultural differences, we are ultimately all girls in college and there are so many ways that we can identify with one another.” The friendships that they have developed are what both Meredith and her international housemates will remember for many years to come. It began with a mutual agreement to step outside of their com-

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Without purposing to interact with international students, they will never receive the opportunity to truly experience American and Southern culture.

to interact with international students, they will never receive the opportunity to truly experience American and Southern culture. After walking around campus and observing different student interactions, I noticed that our international students are often excluded from the campus community at large and in many ways are a tight knit community all to their own. It doesn’t take long to observe different groups of international students standing near B.B. Comer or sitting in a secluded area of the Ferguson Center. To investigate this problem, I spoke with Meredith Wildes, a junior majoring in international relations and living at the Rotary International House. Meredith lives

fort zones. Jessiey indicated that although she has enjoyed herself so far, “The most meaningful part of my stay is that I have met some really precious friends here.” Both Jessiey and Meredith encourage students to take part in programs that pair students with an international “buddy,” help out with the English Language Institute, and attend Friday International Coffee Hour at B.B. Comer. Any of these opportunities would be a great way to meet a new friend while helping build a stronger campus community. Just say “Hello.” David Simpson is a junior majoring in economics and political science.

I possess an abundance of adoration and pride in my home of Alabama. There are so very many things I love about this state. The beaches, the mountains, the small town feel just about everywhere, the sense of community, and the food, of course, are just a few of the many great things that are all specifically Alabamian. The fact I can say that I come from a state so naturally beautiful instills in me a great deal of pride. I recently traveled down Highway 69 to visit Moundville State Park. It was an amazing experience, and I’ve never seen the Black Warrior River like I saw it in Moundville. I do not, however, let this pride blind me from seeing the many wrongs of Alabama. As a conscious, civic-minded, black, gay man in Alabama, it is nearly impossible for me not to see them. The racism, the illiteracy, the poverty, the homophobia, the irony and hypocrisy of conservative politics... it’s overwhelming. I love this state because it is my home and it, unfortunately, is where my family lives. Unrequited love is the story of my life, because as much as I love Alabama, it doesn’t love me back. Coming to that realization cuts deep and leaves a wound that is slow to heal and extremely susceptible to infection. I am counter-culture only because of the fact that my skin is darker than most. It certainly doesn’t help to be a man that is attracted to other men either. I love myself and everything that I am, but these things can cause horrors for one’s self-image. I thank God for the privileges I do have and the resources that comes from them. I thank God for being black, I thank God for being gay, I thank God for being poor, I thank God for being aware. If I weren’t, I couldn’t be assured that I would have the same schema I hold about the world today. As negative as it is, it is real. It is real. Living in the South has taught me that you do not have to be blind to not be able to see. Whether you’re a minority or not, I implore you all to practice a little crosscultural empathy. Don’t be afraid of introspection. Get to know yourself and those around you, and ask critical questions of everyone, including yourself. If everyone did this, so many things would be different. But I’m not holding my breath until everyone decides to get real. Alabama is in such grave need of change; it evokes tears because change is met with such convicted opposition. Alabama is stuck in the past and the political body in Montgomery fights with great fervency to make sure we stay just where we are. We have a constitution written in 1901 reflecting the zeitgeist of that era that is detrimental to our life and our chance to be happy and successful today. While the need for constitutional reform in Alabama is an issue certainly worthy of it’s own column, I would be remiss to mention Alabama’s stagnant politics if I didn’t mention its out-of-date constitution. To be the most effective agent of change I desire to be, I cannot stay in this state. Currently, there are no tools or resources for me or anyone like me to use to impede Alabama’s gradual descent back into the confederacy, as many want. To bring change to Alabama, you have to go where change is happening. You have to be where progress is occurring. Here in Alabama, when we’re not moving backwards, we’re standing still. That does not make for an environment conducive for real, positive, forward change. I have to leave one day, but until it’s time I will stay and try my damnedest to make things better. Every day it gets harder. Some days I am more prepared to deal with life’s struggles than others, but the harder it gets the more I realize how much I and like-minded people are needed. As long as I have my family and my God to lean on, I’ll be fine. Like Sam Cooke says, ‘’a change gonna come... oh, yes it will.’’

Devon Morrisette is a junior majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

SHAZAM: Andy Grifﬁth, Alabama and the South TV Land, a cable refuge for hopeless nostalgists, is currently celebrating 50 days of “The Andy Griffith Show” to commemorate the television classic’s 50th Anniversary. The event may warrant a national holiday. In 2008, I exasperatedly informed a Republican friend that Griffith, 84, was supporting Barack Obama in the race for the presidency. The friend replied, “Who is Andy Griffith?” Everyone should know the story of Andy Griffith. His political inclinations aside, his show was perhaps the greatest in television history. Set in the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina, in the 1960s, “The Andy Griffith Show” was a smash hit that continues to be replayed on numerous channels even today. It is one of only three series to be ranked number one during its final season, the other two being “I Love Lucy” and “Seinfeld.” Of course, the last season of the show wasn’t even the best. The best episodes came

during the first five seasons, before Don Knotts, who portrayed bumbling deputy Barney Fife, left the cast to star in movies for Universal Studios. Fife, who was given one bullet and instructed to keep it in his coat pocket at all times, was Griffith’s memorable comic sidekick. Ever confident in his skills, Fife once arrested half the town of Mayberry in one day, including Griffith’s son, Opie, and his aunt Bee. Perhaps the most timeless episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” came at the beginning of the fourth season. In the season premiere, “Opie and the Birdman,” Opie, while playing with his new slingshot, killed a mother bird. Andy disciplined Opie by making him listen to the younger birds chirp, waiting on their mother to return. Opie, saddened at the sound of the desperate birds, decided to take care of them himself. He raised the birds in a cage and, when they were ready, he let them fly away. Of course, the show wasn’t

all about serious life lessons. It was full of rabblerousers like Otis, the town drunk, a n d Ernest T. Tray Smith Bass, a mountain man who occasionally visited Mayberry. Entering with the famous catchphrase, “It’s me, it’s me, it’s Ernest T,” the hillbilly usually made sure his presence was known by throwing a rock through a window. He would depart saying, “You ain’t seen the last of Ernest T. Bass.” Fife summed him up succinctly, frequently exclaiming, “He’s a nut!” Otis, also a nut, would lock himself into the jail after getting drunk, and then release himself the next day by grabbing the keys conveniently left hanging right outside his cell. While I was at home over the

summer, a friend of my grandmother’s mentioned that she and her husband watch “Andy Griffith” on the local CBS affiliate every afternoon. An alumnus of the University of Alabama, the lady remarked that she was a friend of Jim Nabors when she was here, and was his date to a ball. Nabors, a native of Sylacauga, Alabama, who graduated from this university, starred in “The Andy Griffith Show” as goofy, southern gas station attendant Gomer Pyle. Pyle responded to most startling news by famously exclaiming: “Shazam!” His character was so popular that he was given his own show; a spinoff titled “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” After Nabors left for the spinoff, his replacement at the Mayberry gas station also had Alabama roots. George Lindsey, acting as Gomer’s cousin Goober Pyle, was raised in Jasper. These southern actors collaborated together to make a very southern TV show, a show that portrayed the very

best of small town life. At the time, it resonated with a large audience of people who either idealized the simple ways of Mayberry, or who lived in similar places around the country. Today, it resonates with people who think wistfully of the olden days, when the county sheriff really didn’t have to be all that serious because there wasn’t that much crime. Even so, at the heart of “The Andy Griffith Show,” there is a story that we all still need very much to hear. It is the story of a widower who, with the help of his aunt, proved to be an excellent father for his son. It is the story of a sheriff who kept his cool, even as several unserious characters surrounded him. It is the story of a community of people who very much loved and cared for one another. I have an aunt who often tells me I was born forty years too late. When I watch “The Andy Griffith Show,” I wonder if she might not be right.

Tray Smith is the opinions editor of the Crimson White. His column runs on Fridays.

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Semester marks new beginnings for UA students By James Fowler This week marks many beginnings for our university. We begin a football season in which the Crimson Tide will defend Alabama’s thirteenth national championship. This week sees the beginning—for many of us—of the real work of our fall course schedule. We begin a new month, and we—as a student government—begin a wealth of new projects and programs that will cultivate an even richer college experience for The Capstone’s 30,000 students. I also am beginning what will be a regular monthly column for this publication. Perhaps no other outlet on campus reaches as many students as The Crimson White, and I’m excited

to take to its pages to keep you more engaged and informed on the work of your student government. That work has begun at a fast pace. This week, we will receive the applications of about 500 freshmen to become involved in SGA through the First Year Council. These freshmen represent the best ideals of our campus: an eagerness to serve our community, a passion for leadership, and a genuine interest in solving problems and bettering our already unique campus experience. We also have begun accepting applications to serve on SGA committees. This opportunity allows for those students still seeking involvement to have a voice on campus and in their SGA.

We’ve also successfully begun a new initiative that will positively impact the football game day experience for many students. Over 1,000 students have already enrolled in the High Tide Club, a reserved seating section in the south end zone upper deck, and more students continue to enroll each day. This program allows students to get even more out of a football game than just the excitement of cheering on the Tide. It offers scholarship giveaways, free concessions, High Tide T-shirts and an express entry gate to Bryant-Denny. Perhaps most importantly, the success of this program directly impacts the success of our SGA in securing the maximum amount of student tickets possible next season. This program

is off to a great start, but, again, this is only the beginning. This week also will see a new, full-scale awareness campaign for football ticket penalties. The time must end when students completely fail to utilize tickets to Alabama football games. Our SGA has worked hard to institute mechanisms for students to easily donate their tickets to other students—maximizing our presence in the student section and assuring that students who lack tickets have an opportunity to receive them each week. As many of you have read on the pages of this newspaper this week, we’re seeing the beginning of a more diverse, more inclusive student organization seating section at home football games. Applications this

year were stellar and I’m proud of the fact that all organizations who applied were able to secure reserved seating. This is an exciting example of students from every corner of campus engaging in the valuable programs of our SGA. In my campaign, I promised I would work each day to make our SGA—and, more broadly, our campus—more inclusive and diverse. I promised to be transparent in the actions of the SGA, and I asked all students to hold me accountable to the most rigorous standards imaginable. Today, as we enter a new semester, I am hopeful that the promises I made are beginning to be realized. Today, we have a diverse and inclusive SGA. Today, we have a student organization seating

section that represents great organizations from every corner of campus. Today, we have more students signing up to be involved in student leadership. Slowly but surely, I know our campus community is strengthening. I know divisions that have existed in the past are waning. But I also know we have a long way to go. So, as we begin another momentous period for the University of Alabama, I call on us all to renew our spirit of unity as a student body and rededicate ourselves to the work that lies ahead in bettering our campus for all students.

James Fowler is a senior majoring in business and political science. He is the president of the SGA.

Connect to your campus newspaper via Twitter, Facebook By Josh Hedrick

So, are you tweeting? The Crimson White is, but 58 percent of UA students probably aren’t. And 50 percent of those non-tweeters really enjoy making fun of their friends who tweet. The first statistic is from a real study; the other I just made up. Whether you tweet or just make fun of those who do, social media sites and networks most likely play a huge role in your daily life. The boundaries between online and offline interactions and what defines “real” friends are blurring. The reason why is because it’s all about me. Not me, but you. As GenY’ers, we have certain expectations of our Internet experience. We want a personalized experience, we want to interact, and we want it to be all about me. That’s where The Crimson White’s brand new Community Engagement team comes into your life. Our job is to make the CW more approachable and a more interactive experience. Don’t believe me? Send a tweet to @CWNewsline. We’ll

tweet you back. For real. You can holler at us on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ TheCrimsonWhite) or check out our YouTube channel. So we’re reaching out to you, University of Alabama. We want to be your friend. We want you to “Like” us. Online and IRL too. But how can we be friends if we don’t introduce ourselves first? We wear many hats. We monitor CW social media accounts and engage with our fans and followers online. We do general outreach with student groups, campus organizations and the UA community at large. What does that mean? You tell us. That’s what we are here for: to improve your CW experience and make you, the reader, feel more involved. After all, this is YOUR newspaper. We are “Your Source, Your News.” During dead week last semester and over the summer we conducted a Crimson White Readers Survey. We had more than 300 responses. And we read them. Most feedback was honest and insightful. The Community Engagement team analyzed the responses, and we’re working

with the editorial staff to implement the changes you want to see. They were already doing a lot of things to make those changes. They know what students want—they’re all students, too. The members of the Community Engagement team get to play a unique role within the paper. We’re going to remain unbiased and uphold a certain degree of professionalism in our online voice, but we do get to have some fun. For example, if you follow us on Twitter, you may have seen some of our exchanges with @TheUAMachine. Not sure who maintains and updates that account, but, whoever it is, we appreciate the witty tweets. Keep them coming. So that’s us in a nutshell. Now let’s hear from you. We’re around campus and online. Let us know what’s on your mind and what you are talking about. Honest, even brutal, criticism is a good thing, so long as it’s constructive. All we want to do is help make The University of Alabama’s student newspaper, your newspaper, better. We have a lot of ideas about how we can better connect

with you. And it doesn’t always have to be serious and uptight; we’re always down for some good laughs. Every Thursday, The Crimson White will have a “Meet the CW” table set up in the Ferguson Center near the

info desk from 11-2p.m. It’s going to be a semester-long deal, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop by and tell us what’s on your mind. Or ask a question. Just don’t forget to check in on FourSquare and update your

Twitter status.

Josh Hedrick is the assistant manager of the community engagement team. The team can be reached at outreach@ cw.ua.edu.

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SGA senate sponsors Big Al committee, gubernatorial debate By Colby Leopard Contributing Writer Matt Harris, a sophomore senator, authored a resolution passed by the SGA Senate Thursday night that encourages students to join the Big Al committee, which will serve to strengthen the relationship between Big Al and students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Traditionally Big Al does not place very well in the Mascot National Championship, but we think this committee will go a long way in improving his reputation and chances of a win,â&#x20AC;? Harris said. The Senate hopes this committee will help Big Al win the Mascot National Championship, a contest determined by a video submission and an online poll. Stephen Swinson, SGA VP of Student Affairs, said that Big Al needs a lot of assistance preparing for mascot competitions and special appearances, so the committee members will aid with props, costumes, music and other areas that

will enhance Big Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With more manpower, the committee can help Big Al entertain and pump up the audience at his special appearances,â&#x20AC;? Swinson said. The committee would also undertake the task of creating a Big Al 2011-12 calendar, Swinson said. Funds raised by the calendar will be used as scholarship money for Big Al. The SGA is looking for 15-30 students to become members of the committee and encourages all students interested to apply. The application deadline is next Friday, September 10, and can be found at sga. ua.edu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This committee will enable students to become involved with UA athletics that might not have a chance otherwise. This is a great way to get involved with the athletic program. The committee will be a fun experience for students and challenge the committee to think outside the box,â&#x20AC;? Swinson said. Senator Connor Boykin authored the resolution

approving the budget for the SGA-sponsored gubernatorial debate, which allots $45,126 for expenses. It was clarified during the meeting that the funds for the debate are not being pulled from the SGA account. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other than sponsoring the event, SGA involvement is limited regarding the debate. There are, however, a number of students, including individuals involved with SGA, that have been a part of planning the gubernatorial debate,â&#x20AC;? Boykin said. Boykin also said students are welcome to attend and be involved with the debate. Between 300-400 seats will be available for students to bid for lottery style on Monday, Sept. 13. The process will be similar to students applying for football tickets via actcard. ua.edu The debate will take place between Ron Sparks and Robert Bentley at the Moody Music Hall Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. Debbie Elliot, an NPR National Correspondent, will moderate the event.

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monumental for all black fraternities and other organizations. I hope that we can continue on with this great thing we are doing now at the University of Alabama, continuing to integrate different organizations black, white, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter.â&#x20AC;? Student Government Association Vice President of Student Affairs Stephen Swinson said it has been a â&#x20AC;&#x153;memorable yearâ&#x20AC;? for the University, and said he believes that the new system gives organizations across campus an incentive to excel in all areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The great thing about student organization seating is that it drives student-led organizations to make a positive impact on the University and the community.â&#x20AC;?

Swinson also said he believes the SGA came through on its promise to diversify block seating and that members of organizations who applied are satisfied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The SGA did not just talk about being inclusive and opening up to new organizations; we actually did it,â&#x20AC;? Swinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Student organization seating has some new faces and I think that is something all organization members are excited about. The section is diverse and the organizations are intertwined. I believe this will better represent the face of our University,â&#x20AC;? he said. Nate Culora, Executive Officer of Air Force ROTC, another first year SOS participant said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have great communication with the SGA but was content with the final results of the process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very satisfied with the

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majoring in nutrition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m coming to campus really early on so that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to sit in traffic all day.â&#x20AC;? But with the new season comes new gameday parking options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We strongly encourage residential students with parking credentials to stay put so that they have a guaranteed parking spot,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For students who live off campus, a valid commuter hangtag allows free parking in the upper Rec Center parking lot and in the lot to the west of Bryce Drive behind the Sigma Chi house.â&#x20AC;? Non-student patrons who wish to park at the soccer lot, the University Medical Center, Old Capstone Medical, the Capstone Village grass lot, the old nursing grass or the Student Recreation Center lot can pay an increased fee of $20 to park their vehicles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first price increase of parking in five years,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cost of maintaining the lot has increased over time, as well as the cost of running buses.â&#x20AC;? Buses will shuttle visitors to the stadium going in a route that loops from the soccer fields to the back of Gorgas Library

and back via Campus Drive and 5th Avenue. Last year, the lot to the west of Bryce Drive was not available, and this change accommodates for an estimated 300 additional parking spaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CrimsonRide will be running the gameday route that you can find on the uagameday website for details,â&#x20AC;? Ralph Clayton, assistant director of Transportation Services says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to have all 18 of our buses up and running from the soccer fields to the drop off stop at Morgan, so wait times should be short.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another option available for students, and anyone else, is the parking lot downtown around the Intermodal Facility parking deck,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tuscaloosa Transit buses will be running at the cost of $1 per person, and walking is an option as well, since the parking lot is about a mile from the stadium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got into a situation a few times last year where all our campus parking was full and we were forced to send people away,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So last year, for the whole year, we had an engineering class studying the problem. They did all the survey research and the on-foot research in the downtown area, and found that there were over 2,000 vacant parking spots on gamedays.â&#x20AC;?

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Any students living in houses or apartments within walking distance of campus may want to consider traveling to the stadium on foot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try parking on campus on gameday when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already so tough trying to park for class every day,â&#x20AC;? says Korey Steakley, a senior majoring in accounting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am definitely going to walk to football games from my house on 13th Street.â&#x20AC;?

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block we received. I feel that our block is accurately placed in terms of how we thought we would perform against other student organizations,â&#x20AC;? Culora said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communication between the SGA and the organization was not that great, at least for us it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. But again the process was very straight forward and very easy.â&#x20AC;? SGA President James Fowler said this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Organization Seating will go a long way in unifying the campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about how things went this year. We were able to reward organizations for their hard work while bringing together groups from all corners of the campus.â&#x20AC;? The student organization seating area will be shifted slightly west this season, to sections S-4 through S-8.

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Air Force group teaches respect, discipline Left: Cadets at the University of Alabamaʼs Air Force ROTC Detachment 010 train at the Aquatic Center early Wednesday morning.

By Anna Kate Delevan Contributing Writer With over 130 cadets, the University of Alabama’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 010 prepares young college students to become well-trained Air Force Officers. The cadets live by their core values, “Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.” A typical day in Air Force ROTC begins early with Physical Training and Flag Detail. The flag is raised immediately at 7:30 a.m. The quick pace symbolizes how the American military is quick to rise in the morning, ready for duty, according to an e-mailed statement provided by Cadet 1st Manuel Fernandez. The flag is lowered slowly at 4:30 p.m. to the national anthem, and ROTC invites all who feel called to stop in respect of the flag. The AFROTC’s physical training teaches respect, as well, according to cadets. “As an incoming freshman to the Air Force ROTC, I had no idea what to expect. I kept myself ready at all times, expecting the worst,” said new cadet Tyler Tashie. “Only being in ROTC for two weeks, I can say that it’s not for the weak. Physical training has taught me to expect more from myself and push my body’s limits.” Cadet Taylor Wright agreed. “I was glad to see that they had exceeded my expectations and showed me a challenge that I am ready to accept,” she said. Along with physical training,

Below: The AFROTC cadets report for drills on Wednesday. Submitted photos

flight meetings and regular classes, AFROTC challenges character as well, according to several cadets. “ROTC will teach me to be a better person and to respect everyone I come into contact with. I look forward to learning more about ROTC as I continue in the program,” Tashie said. Cadet Waylon Brusch also expressed how ROTC has taught him more about the Air Force and the opportunities that await him. “In the last two weeks of physical training, class and flight meetings, the AFROTC has more than exceeded my expectations,” Brusch said. “The people involved are a cut above in personality, drive

and support. In class, I have learned things I did not know about the Air Force and what it has to offer,” he said. “As a pre-med biology major, there are more opportunities available for me than I expected,” Brusch said. “Physical training, on the other hand, is everything I expected and then a lot more. It definitely tests your physical abilities, but you always have a wingman to push you through. I plan to stick with the ROTC and see where it takes me and I look forward to whatever we do next. This is an excellent program and I am proud to be and her pride in the Air Force. a part of it.” Cadet Wright also pointed “Being a part of the military out her goals beyond college, family has been my whole

life, but now I am getting the the United States Air Force,” chance to train for the future, she said. “What more can a girl and hope to become a part of ask for?”

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Real estate center celebrates 80 years By William Evans Senior Staff Reporter wjevans@crimson.ua.edu

as a platform for current stu- reached by graduates from the dents to communicate to oth- University’s real estate program and thanked donors and ers interested in real estate. “This is the perfect plat- faculty who have contributed The University and the form for students to network,” to the department’s 80 years of Alabama Center for Real Estate, or ACRE, hosted a social networking event last “It’s about touching lives, which goes hand in hand night at the Cypress Inn with the University’s theme.” perched on the banks of the Black Warrior River. — Grayson Glaze The event attracted the company of business partners in the Tuscaloosa area, alumni of the University and current Glaze said. “Real estate is a success. Glaze said the accomplishstudents with an interest in relationship-driven business.” Glaze delivered the ora- ments of alumni, such as the real estate market. Grayson Glaze, executive tion for the ceremony of members of the McFarland director of ACRE, said the the networking event. He family, who have a mall and event’s large gathering serves highlighted the milestones street named after them in

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Tuscaloosa, indicate the foundation that the University lays for students to succeed in the market. “It’s about touching lives, which goes hand in hand with the University’s theme,” Glaze said. “We’re proud of the past 80 years but are even more excited about the next 80 years.” Sherwood Clements, professor of real estate, said the networking events hosted by ACRE familiarize students with the need to be social with others in the real estate market. “Real estate is all about networking,” Clements said.

Tuscaloosa native wins annual Bridgestone video competition By Brittney Knox Staff Reporter bsknox@crimson.ua.edu

strong message that was effecThe video used quotes such tive in such a short period of as “This call can’t wait,” and time,” Angela Patterson-Sikes, “You promise you are OK to digital media coordinator for drive?” accompanied by visuals of damaged cars that had been For UA student Henry Busby, Bridgestone, said. “The purpose of this contest in accidents. a visit to the junkyard and a passion for film yielded a new set of tires and $5,000. Drinking and driving, tex“The purpose of this contest is for teens to be able ting behind the wheel and to teach other teens, and this contest gives them talking on the phone are all the ability to do that.” issues addressed in the video by Busby, a junior majoring in — Angela Patterson, digital media coordinator for Bridgestone telecommunication and film, who won the Bridgestone Teen “I think the main thing about is for teens to be able to teach Driver Contest. “I decided to enter when I other teens, and this contest road safety is the extra thought heard about it back in March gives them the ability to do you take,” Busby said. “I know when my phone rings in the car because I thought it would be that,” she said. His video, called “Tales from at first thought I want to answer good since I am a film student,” Busby said. “Then, I was impact- the Junkyard,” sparked from it, but it is that second thought ed more by it when someone I wondering about the stories you have that can help avoid an behind the cars that he saw as accident.” knew died in a car crash.” Students are able to choose Busby, a Tuscaloosa native, he passed a salvage yard one any issue relevant to teen road won a $5,000 scholarship as well day, he said. “Some of the other films safety including drinking and as a set of Bridgestone tires for his 26-second video, which focused more on the actual driving, falling asleep at the showcases the impact that bad crash than on the representa- wheel or other things, she said. “We personally believe everytion of the junk yard, so I deciddriving habits. “Henry’s video was well ed to focus on something you one has the ability to keep the done technically. It has a really just don’t see as often,” he said. road safe, but as a tire company

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we try to do what we can by having this annual contest,” she said. Two other videos won the grand prize. The first video, titled “I’m a Killer,” showcases young people who killed another driver as the result of drinking and driving. The second title, “Avoidable Accidents,” examines the terrible affects of speeding in neighborhoods and how it oftentimes results in the death and injuries of youth. In addition to the grand prize, the finalists also have the chance to have their video showcased as a public service announcement on television stations around the country. The 2009 PSAs aired more than 17,000 times to an audience of about 66 million. After 12,400 votes were cast among the 10 finalists through online voting, Busby won first prize from a pool of 1,300 entries. The annual contest closes in July; winners are notified in August.

Clements said although he teaches students the terms and concepts professionals use in the market, students cannot expect to be successful unless they develop an interest in communicating with future clients and business partners. Clements said despite the economic decline and crisis in the housing market, students are finding jobs in real estate. “We’ve been fortunate,” Clements said. “Students are even getting jobs before they graduate.” Fred Glaze, a realtor of Glaze & Associates in Tuscaloosa and an attendant of the event, said the University will host more

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downstream and students and faculty within the System,” he said. According to a release from Black Warrior Riverkeeper, the proposed mine would run 1,773 acres – with 29 outfalls into the river, 10 of which would be located upstream of the Birmingham Water Works water intake. The Birmingham Water Works Board submitted a letter of opposition to the mine, saying that it caused concerns with source water quality degradation, increased treatment costs and decreased tap water quality. On Aug. 19, ASMC hosted a public conference to listen to opinions from both opponents and supporters of the permit. “I am all for the approval of the permit,” said Andrew Martinez, a junior majoring in media production. “I can’t imagine a mining company not having certain plans in place to deter possible pollutants, like holding ponds or something. I really think having the mine would be beneficial for the community and create a lot of jobs in

networking events in Mobile, Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery. “This is an opportunity for the University to be close on the heels of what’s happening [in real estate],” Glaze said. “In this way, the University can feel the pulse-beat of the community and around the state.” Sean Almeida, a senior majoring in economics, said the networking events enable students to enter the social scene of real estate. “I don’t see any other branches doing what we’re doing now,” Almeida said. “It’s a great networking segue.”

the process.” Five days after the conference, residents living in Cordova reported a fire to a local volunteer fire department, which was able to extinguish it after it burned down just less than an acre. The following night, another fire was reported, but by the time firefighters had subdued the flames, more than 20 acres had been burned. Another fire was reported Thursday morning, although fire marshals who reported to the scene are unaware if it was started separately or if it was connected to the fire of the previous night. “I’m not sure if they’re linked to the strip mine or not,” said lifelong Cordova resident Billy Wiley. “I don’t want to accuse anybody, but to me and others in this area, it seems kind of peculiar to have a fire right where the strip mine was going to be, if the permit is approved.” Wiley said this was the first major fire in Cordova since 1987 and the first he could remember since 2003. “The fire went right up to my property line,” Wiley said. “We’re all worried about what could happen.” The ASMC has just less than 60 days to decide on the permit.

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UA Athletics Junior offensive lineman Alfred McCullough (52) runs drills with defensive lineman Damion Square (92) during fall camp this year. McCullough, who came to Alabama as a defensive lineman, could be the Tideʼs next man in if an injury occurs on the offensive line this season. make calls to the offensive lineman. There’s not many guys who know the offense that well to make audibles and checks to the defensive alignment.” There’s one thing about the humble offensive lineman that you can’t find on the Alabama Athletics official website—his nickname. Tide fans know him as McCullough, but his teammates and family call him, “Pun.” “His mom gave him that nickname,” Vlachos said. “There’s a rapper named Pun that supposedly he looks like him. I haven’t seen the rapper, but people have been calling him

that since he got here, since he was a baby.” Even though “Pun” and the rapper have almost nothing in common besides their hairstyle, McCullough said he doesn’t mind the nickname since people have been using it for so long. Most of his teammates aren’t even sure where his nickname originated. “When I first got here everyone was calling him Pun, so I have no idea where he got the name,” said sophomore tight end Michael Williams. “Pun, to me, is a friend and on the field he’s that grindy [offensive lineman] you can depend on and off

the field. He’s just that friend that you can depend on.” McCullough, who has been playing football ever since his first flag football team back when he was seven years old, started playing all kinds of positions from the very beginning. Back in his peewee football days, McCullough played positions ranging from quarterback to running back to where he is today, offensive lineman. With almost 15 years of experience, there’s no question of where his versatility and love for the game came from. McCullough talked about his favorite part of playing

Rogers starts season with spark

A single goal often decides the victor in soccer matches. In the first two games of the 2010 Crimson Tide women’s soccer season, Brooke Rogers has already scored two goals. Both were within the first 10 minutes of game play and both proved crucial in the Alabama’s first two victories. A 5-foot-5-inch senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, Rogers is a three-year letterman and veteran player for the Tide. The goals she has scored this season are remarkable for Rogers personally – she has already tied her goal total for last season in the first two games of 2010. Although Rogers feels her initial success is exciting, she sees the work for the 2010 season to be far from finished. “It is really encouraging, and it is where my expectations are for this year,” Rogers said. “We are on the right track and on the right path for where we need to be right now.” Head coach Todd Bramble

s e e s Rogers’ athleticism as her greatest contribution to the team. “She has an incredible gift in her athletic Brooke Rogers abilities,” Brambles said. “She stands out above a lot of other players in the SEC with her strength, power and pure speed. She is a handful for defensive players to deal with.” Rogers said the team has set goals for the season and hopes to reach them through a combination of hard work and practice. “One of our bigger [goals] is making it to the SEC tournament with a strong seed,” Rogers said. “Another would be to get an NCAA bid to compete in the national tournament.” The SEC tournament will

begin on Nov. 3, and will be played in Orange Beach, and success in this tournament will determine the Tide’s chance of receiving a bid for NCAA tournament play. Competing in the NCAA tournament is collegiate soccer’s highest honor. It begins with a 64-team bracket and finishes with the presentation of the national title. Though the Tide’s current 2-1 record, marred by a 3-0 shutout by Furman, shows promise for Alabama, being a senior makes this year’s season especially monumental for Rogers, as this is her final opportunity to compete in collegiate soccer. “It is a lot different this year, and it is something I try not to focus on,” Rogers said. “But I know in the back of my mind, this is it – it is the last year, the last chance. With the talent and focus we have, it has the potential to be a really special year.” Bramble feels Rogers’ senior class standing also adds a lot to the team’s success.

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for Alabama. “It’s just a great atmosphere around here,” he said, “being a part of a bunch of guys that love each other and [are] always doing things for each other.” McCullough aided the Tide in the SEC Championship game last season, playing at left tackle in the victory over Florida. He also contributed throughout the season in games wherever he was needed. “He’s done a really good job playing tackle for us, a great teammate [and] hard working kid,” Vlachos said. “[I] look forward for him to contribute to us at some point.”

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“She is bringing the urgency of a senior,” Bramble said. “It has dawned on her that this is the end of her soccer career. You cannot coach that and it is invaluable.” Rogers said her enthusiasm for the sport has only increased since arriving at The Capstone and that her time at Alabama has been a very positive experience. “The competition and the challenge of trying to get better since college began have kept me going,” Rogers said. “And it has been more fun than anything.” Rogers longed to play college soccer, and for her, the choice to play for Alabama was swayed by all of the benefits the Tide had to offer. “Our athletic department’s strength is unparalleled and the amount of attention given to it by the administration is phenomenal,” Rogers said. “I also get to play in the best conference in the country.” The Tide’s next match will be at home on Sept. 5 against Chattanooga at 1 p.m.

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With three of five starting offensive linemen returning to Alabama this season, competition on the field has been fierce throughout fall camp. Junior Alfred McCullough has emerged as possibly the most versatile member of the Crimson Tide’s offensive line and could be moved into the starting lineup at a number of positions if another lineman were to get injured. “Alfred is doing really well,” said head coach Nick Saban. “He’s probably our third tackle on our team right now and certainly a guy that’s athletic enough to play left tackle if we need him to. He could play other positions for us, too. He could play guard.” McCullough was listed as the No. 2 left tackle on the team’s depth chart released Monday. Having a versatile player like McCullough on the Crimson Tide’s football team not only relieves the coaches in times when another teammate gets injured, but also gives him more opportunities to contribute. McCullough played on the defensive line his freshman year at Alabama. The following year he redshirted as he made the adjustment from defensive lineman to offensive lineman. In the transitioning process, he won the Dwight Stephenson Most Valuable Lineman in the 2008 A-Day game. “There’s not that much that you can do against him because he’s so big and so smart, and he has those long arms that he uses,” said sophomore linebacker Dont’a Hightower. “You have to be one of the top guys in pass rush to beat Alfred. He’s one of the guys that is able to

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Alabama volleyball hosts tournament By Bobby Thompson Contributing Writer The Alabama volleyball team is scheduled to host Bama Bash this weekend, the only home tournament the volleyball team will play this year. Alabama will face the University of Toledo and Furman University Friday at noon and 7 p.m., respectively.

The Crimson Tide will also play the University of Alabama at Birmingham Saturday at 1 p.m. Last year, the Tide lost in the home tournament, but head coach Judy Green said the team is optimistic about the upcoming weekend. “This year, the players have talked a lot about last year’s loss,” Green said.

Senior Alyssa Meuth said, “One of the team’s main goals is to defend home court. Bama Bash will be our first chance to prove we can do that.” However, an overall win won’t be easy. “There are some really good teams coming into this tournament. From top to bottom, this tournament will be very competitive,” Green said. The Tide is currently 1-2. Green said that winning this tournament is important. However, she is trying to focus on Alabama’s side of the net. Green is confident that if the Tide can come together as a team, the wins will come. This week the team focused on several improvements to be better prepared for this week’s

tournament. “We have really worked on having defensive intensity and controlling the pace of the game,” Meuth said. “We also need to be relentless in the back rows.” “We worked on our team blocking and on developing our middle hitter transitions. We have watched some film on our opponent, but most importantly we are trying to focus on our side of the net,” Green said. “As long as we control the ball and the tempo of the match, then we will have an opportunity to be successful.” The team is excited for the tournament and ready to get their season started. “The players are going to be very driven to win the tourna-

The Alabama volleyball team huddles up after fan day practice on Aug. 8. After a 1-2 start, the Crimson Tide will try to protect their home court during the Bama Bash this weekend. UA Athletics ment this year,” Green said. and we are very excited to be “We are very capable of being playing at home and in front of successful on any given night, the best fans in the country.”

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Tide to begin season in Nashville By Mike Albanese Contributing Writer The University of Alabama women’s cross country team kicks off its season today, as the Crimson Tide will participate in the Belmont Invitational in Nashville, Tenn. The event, co-hosted by Vanderbilt University and Belmont University, will include 8-10 teams, including teams from the University of Tennessee, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Middle Tennessee State University and Murray State University. As the Tide prepares for their first meet, head coach Randy Hasenbank said this is the time where he can evaluate his team. “It’s a good barometer to see where they’re at and how fit they are,” he said. “I can evaluate the freshmen, newcomers and transfers. After three weeks of training, it will be fun

to go out and compete.” Hasenbank is entering his fourth season as the head coach of the women’s cross country team. During his reign as head coach, he has had at least one NCAA AllSouth Region performer each year, including juniors Sara Vaughn and Kelsey Johnson. In 2006, his first season with the Tide, he guided Julia Hicks to All-Region honors and the NCAA Cross Country National Championships. This was the first NCAA qualifier for the Tide since 2000. As success has followed the Tide, so have expectations. Last season, they finished fifth in the Southeastern Conference and seventh in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association polls. However, Alabama jumped up one spot in each poll this season. The Tide is slated to finish in a three-way tie with the University of Tennessee

and Vanderbilt for fourth in the SEC and is also picked to finish sixth in USTFCCCA polls. With a wide-open field this year, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will come out on top, Hasenbank said. “It’s a fair ranking, but there is so much parity from three to seven,” he said. “Our goal is a top-three finish in the SEC and the Region, at a minimum.” With a talented group of runners, led by Johnson, an AllSouth and All-SEC performer in 2008, the players are ready to live up to expectations this season. “The first few years, we spent a lot of time working to exceed where we were,” Hasenbank said. “Now we’re trying to match expectations and be in the top three.” He said if they can finish in the top three, they will be knocking on the door of a national ranking and championship. Along with Johnson, Hasenbank said players such

as juniors Andrea Torske and Leigh Gilmore, sophomores Katlyn Will and Elsbeth Denton and senior Haley Moody are going to be crucial to their success this season. “We have a lot of depth, and we have to be ready to race when the time comes,” Hasenbank said. Along with depth, Alabama has experience. Of the 17 members on the roster, 11 of them are either juniors or seniors, giving the Tide veteran leadership they have not seen in Hasenbank’s time as coach. “Well, it eliminates the excuse that we’re young,” Hasenbank said. “They’re seasoned, and hopefully they’ll go home and prepare for how intense and fierce it will be and get ready for it.” After this season’s opening meet in Nashville, Alabama returns home for its first home meet of the season. The Crimson Classic will take place in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 18.

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New Nike uniforms bring negative reviews By Jordan Eichenblatt Contributing Writer Nike revealed the 2010 Pro Combat Uniforms for ten different football teams, including the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, Wednesday. In the second year of the one time use, Nike selected Alabama to be a team for the uniforms. The Crimson Tide’s uniforms, which are a tribute to former football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, are similar to the normal uniforms they wear during games, with

some changes. The numbers on the jerseys have a faint houndstooth print, while the pants feature two crimson stripes and a script A, and the helmet has a stripe with a faint houndstooth print that matches the number. The new gloves feature both the houndstooth print and the script A with the words “pride,” “effort,” “toughness,” “commitment” and “discipline” on the left glove fingers. “The Pro Combat uniforms are not just for better performance for the team,” Nike

representatives said, “but they are also a combination of tradition of the university and something designed specifically for the fans’ enjoyment.” The reaction to the new uniforms around campus was not what Nike executives expected. Fans in Tuscaloosa did not enjoy the new design, which the team will wear against Mississippi State Nov. 13 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. “Alabama is a tradition school,” Stewart Holder, a sophomore majoring in finance, said. “The uniforms

have not changed since Wallace Wade. Why do they need to change now?” While some students enjoy aspects of the uniforms, they still prefer the regular ones. “I like how the tradition of Coach Bryant was put into the uniforms,” junior Kelsey King said. “But I would rather them stay with the tradition that Alabama is built upon.” Alabama and Penn State are the only two teams who have not changed their uniforms for over 65 years. In a poll conducted by ESPN in

2008, Alabama was voted least likely to change its uniforms. In the poll, the team tied with Penn State. The poll was conducted when the University of Oregon debuted its 204 uniform combinations. Not all student reaction to the uniforms has been negative. Graduate student Drew Gunn said he thought the new look may help the players’ movements. “The uniforms can enhance cuts for the players,” he said. “They are also cool looking with the houndstooth.

Houndstooth is directly linked to Alabama, so why not show it off with our football team?” The uniforms are some of the lightest ever made. They have padding on the inside and feature flexible dry fit material on the outside. The uniforms are 37 percent lighter than the current uniforms. Tide fans may have familiarity with this line of uniforms. In the 2009 SEC Championship game, Florida wore the 2009 Pro Combat uniforms, which Alabama declined to take part in.

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NFL lockout might mean another year for UA football stars By Jason Galloway Sports Editor crimsonwhitesports@gmail.com It appears nothing good could come from an NFL lockout in 2011. The players won’t play, the owners will lose more money and the only thing professional football fans can watch on the weekends will be the upstart United Football League. What will happen when this season concludes and no more progress has been made between the NFL owners and Players’ Association towards a new collective bargaining agreement? I’ll tell you what’ll happen. Alabama fans will celebrate. Crimson Tide stars Mark Ingram, Julio Jones, Marcell Dareus, Dont’a Hightower and Mark Barron are all somewhere between likely and extremely likely to enter the 2011 NFL Draft before their college eligibility runs out. That is, unless they believe their rookie season wouldn’t come until 2012 anyway. Let me give some background on the possibility of an NFL work stoppage next season. In 2006, the current collective bargaining agreement

(CBA) between the players and the league was signed. It gave the players 59.5 percent of all football-related revenue. Because some teams make more than others, and the salary cap is the same for each club, some teams have to spend a higher percentage of their income to put players on the field. Several teams (Giants, Jets, Colts, Cowboys) have built new stadiums since this deal happened in 2006. These stadiums are creating a boost in revenue for those particular teams, and 59.9 percent of sharable revenue from those stadiums goes to the players. This seems like a good thing. The problem is, the salary cap continues to rise, and lowermarket teams are being forced to pay too high of a percentage of their revenue to players. The result: The owners opted out of this deal in 2008, which they were contractually allowed to do by that deadline, and a struggle between the league and the Players’ Association to reach a new agreement has yet to conclude. Because they have not agreed to a new CBA, the 2010 NFL season is being played without a salary cap. The original

agreement was supposed to expire in March of next year. If they don’t come to terms by then, a lockout could occur. One would think the owners would be smart enough to avoid a lockout, shutting down nearly all revenue for the time being, but the two parties have been bickering back and forth for more than two years now with little or no progress. So, it’s easy to see why those potential first-round draft picks from Alabama could be in quite the debacle when they are forced to make a decision on the NFL in mid-January. They could go ahead and declare. Work stoppage or not, they would be high draft picks – maybe even a little higher than expected with some top underclassmen remaining at school. If a lockout actually occurred, however, they would take a year off playing football, making the transition to the NFL tougher the following year. With that in mind, it may not take much convincing for Ingram, Jones, Dareus, Hightower and Barron to stay in Tuscaloosa one more year. If Alabama were to repeat this past season, I’m sure it would be tempting to return

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‘Forrest Gump’ author signs UA football book on campus By Lauren Cuervo Contributing Writer Winston Groom, author of the novel “Forrest Gump,” will be on campus this weekend to sign copies of his latest work, which focuses on Alabama football. From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium’s Walk of Champions, the Pulitzer Prize nominated author will be available for the special book signing. “The Crimson Tide: The Official Illustrated History of Alabama Football, National Championship Edition” is Groom’s second Alabama football tribute. In 2002, Groom, a 1965 UA graduate, published his first Bama football book, “The Crimson Tide: An Illustrated History of Football at the University of Alabama.” “The last book stopped in 2000, and a lot has happened in the time since then,” Groom said. “Thankfully, we all know the story turns out well, but it struck me even before we won the championship that it was a very sensible time to write an updated book.” This updated history of

Alabama football not only covers the time that has passed since the first book was published, but also stems back to 1892, when William G. Little first introduced the game to the University. Season by season, the book brings to life all aspects of the game’s history at Alabama, good and bad. “It’s not a book that could be written by a person who is dispassionate from the University,” Groom said. “But I also don’t cover anything up; I show all the mistakes we’ve made and the fact that we have learned so much through our mistakes.” With new chapters to cover the so-called “dark days” of Alabama football during the beginning of the 21st century (2001-2006 seasons), the book leaves nothing out. The focus then turns to the Saban era, with a section that includes more than 60 new color photographs, updated appendices for all-time lettermen, game records, bowl appearances, national and SEC championships and a new sidebar on the Heisman Trophy win by Mark Ingram. Writing these books, which have both been published by

FAST FACTS • “Forrest Gump” author Winston Groom will be signing books on the Walk of Champions Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. • Groom is a 1965 graduate of the University

Submitted photo Winston Groom, best known for his book “Forrest Gump,” is a UA alumnus and will be on campus this weekend to sign copies of his book about Alabama football The University of Alabama but to the entire South.” In total, Groom has pubPress, has been an honor for lished eight novels, including Groom as well, he said. “Most people used to only the 1983 Pulitzer Prize finalthink of ‘Bear’ Bryant when ist “Conversations with the they thought of Alabama foot- Enemy,” and seven nonfiction ball, which of course is a great works. Groom’s visit to camthing to think of,” Groom said. pus is one anticipated by both “But I wanted to show that we faculty and students alike, as have a tremendous history almost all of them have seen that’s so much more than just the Academy Award winning ‘Bear’ Bryant, going all the way film adaptation of Groom’s back to our first championship novel “Forrest Gump.” “It’s not only great to have in 1925, which has given a big boost not just to the University someone like Winston Groom

• His latest book is titled “The Crimson Tide: The Ofﬁcial Illustrated History of the Alabama Football, National Championship Edition.”

come visit our campus, but to know that someone who has accomplished so much went here at one time just like you and me is unbelievable,” said Kyle Weeks, a junior majoring in business. Fans will also have another opportunity to see Groom at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, when he will be signing books in the National Alumni Tent on the Quad.

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Just 4 Him Mens Haircut Lounge is located in downtown Tuscaloosa. CW | Elise Gold would work out.” A year later, the brothers realized the haircut lounge could work in Tuscaloosa. With previous owners looking to move out, the brothers were able to slide right in, he said. “It couldn’t have worked out better,” Brown said. “We wanted to be in the downtown area, close to campus. They’re doing a lot of reconstruction downtown and actually fixing it up nice.” Brown said though opening the haircut lounge has not been as difficult as some might have thought, it has not been easy, either. “If it was easy, everybody would do it,” Brown said. “And if we hadn’t had the people that are in the area that have helped us, there’s no way we would have ever accomplished this.” Brown said Just 4 Him is different from the barbershop he went to while growing up in Selma, but he still wants to incorporate some things reminiscent of that time. “Where I grew up, in the old school barbershop I went to, this old man cut your hair,” Brown said. “He’d cut it in the same way, he talked about the same thing every time you were in there.” Haircuts at Just 4 Him include a complimentary beverage, and each cutting station has its own flat screen TV. Besides cuts, they also offer steam facials, coloring, head and face shaves, brow waxing and a sports manicure/pedicure. “Here you have licensed, trained cosmetologists that are actually doing a good job when they cut your hair,” Brown said. “This isn’t a chop shop.” Jessica Thornhill, manager and stylist, said Just 4 Him is something new, fresh and different for customers, and the environment is very laid back.

She said her husband, Wynn, and her son, Grant, frequent Just 4 Him. “They like the fact that they can watch whatever they want to on TV. My son likes to watch SpongeBob,” Thornhill said. Steven Sanders, a freshman at Shelton State, said he decided to get his hair cut at Just 4 Him for the first time after driving past the shop days before. “It’s got a lot different atmosphere – a lot different than normal barbershops,” Sanders said. “It’s more of a college kid haircut place other than your normal barbershops for old people.” Sanders said he enjoyed the services he received during his visit. “The shampoo was really nice,” Sanders said. “They put this steamed towel over my face. It was relaxing.” Brown said Tuscaloosa’s Just 4 Him features a different décor from most barbershops, including those with the same name. While other Just 4 Him Haircut Lounges are centered on a sports theme, the Tuscaloosa location is furnished with more rustic decorations centered upon the legacy of family and friends. When surveying the crimson walls, customers see deer heads, big fish and black and white photos of family and friends. Brown crafted the lamps from deer antlers and tables from cypress trunks and knees. Even the shelf that holds the hair care products was crafted from the original shutters of the Brown’s grandmother’s antebellum home. “It’s more of a hunting lounge, so it’s new,” Thornhill said. “Customers can just come, sit around, have a drink while they’re waiting to get their hair cut and relax a little bit.”

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Friday, September 3, 2010

New comic explains astronomical discovery By Ashley Chaffin Contributing Writer The comic book world is usually reserved for superheroes and dastardly villains. These fantasies tell of science projects gone awry, aliens coming to earth and vigilantism funded by family fortunes. However, science fiction and nonfiction collide with the release of a comic that follows a team of astronomers and an amateur guitarist as they research an astronomical discovery. Bill Keel, a UA professor of astronomy, is just one of the scientists involved with

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanny and the Mystery of the Voorwerp,â&#x20AC;? which is set to be released today. The book will be available online at 10 a.m., and the print release will be marked at DragonCon in Atlanta. Anyone not able to make it to DragonCon will be able to watch the live feed via their website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[DragonCon is] a place to get â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Voorwerpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; noticed, fanning in all directions,â&#x20AC;? said Keel, who is also a researcher on the project. Getting people from all different interest groups is exactly the point of Galaxy Zoo, the online astronomy

project Hanny van Arkel was using when she first saw what would later be known as Hannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voorwerp. Galaxy Zoo invites the public to help astronomers classify more than six million galaxies. The project is free and open to anyone who is curious about it. According to Keel, there have been more than 300,000 people around the world doing classifications, with only a couple dozen formal astronomers on the Galaxy Zoo team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It probably works because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an interesting enough concept that people would want to check it out,â&#x20AC;? said Josh â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanny and the Mystery of the Voorwerpâ&#x20AC;? is a new comic book featuring real-life astronomers and a school teacher who discovers Voorwerp. The book will be released today.

McWhorter, a sophomore majoring in business. Keel compared Galaxy Zoo to a pack of zombies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want your CPU, we want your brain,â&#x20AC;? he said. By that, he said, he meant that the human brain is good at pattern recognition, which is very important for the project. Van Arkel came across the topic of the voorwerp, which was then just an unidentified blob, after Brian May, the guitarist from the group Queen, mentioned it online. Van Arkel was the first person to pose a question about the object that would later become the basis for the comic book. She posted these questions on the public forums of Galaxy Zoo in order to get some feedback. It was these forum posts that eventually led Keel and other astronomers to get involved in the project. They

decided to take it to a new level by sending in a proposal to observe the blob using the Hubble Telescope and a grant to create a public outreach project based on their research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preaching to someone other than the choir,â&#x20AC;? Keel said. Projects like this are important because it takes learning outside the classroom, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanny and the Mystery of the Voorwerpâ&#x20AC;? is the result of this grant money. Keel said he enjoyed the way he was depicted in the comic book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like what they did with my hair,â&#x20AC;? Keel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very pleased with the artistic equalities and subtle touches from the writers.â&#x20AC;? A benefit to using comics as a medium is that comics are a less boring way to convey a story while still sneaking in a

lot of facts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess it works because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out of the ordinary, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more interesting than an Internet article,â&#x20AC;? McWhorter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could be a helpful learning tool.â&#x20AC;? They have also left a lot of room for the project to continue to grow. Keel said the writers intentionally made the comic very straightforward because that will make it easier to change its language and to adapt to any classroom setting. With plans for the future already in the works, those involved are excited to unveil what they have spent hours working on since May. Although it had to come together quickly, everyone is very pleased with the final product. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shotgun marriage of different artists produced a striking result,â&#x20AC;? Keel said.

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LIFESTYLES

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COLUMN | VIDEO GAMES

Cheap sports gamers unite! By Trey Irby This economy hasn’t helped sports gamers at all. If you buy the entire collection of Electronic Arts sporting games made for this year, you’ve spent a good few hundred dollars. As it turns out, that few hundred dollars could pay for your textbooks, gasoline or cocaine habit. (Writer’s Note: Please god, do not get a cocaine habit.) Instead, let us go through the subtle differences — excluding the obvious, like recent rosters — that you hopefully won’t miss in order to save some money. The prices mentioned are the current prices offered for these games from the Warehouse Deals bin at Amazon.com. I am using the Xbox 360 prices for this, but Playstation 3 game prices are very similar.

NCAA Football 10 Price: $14.99 Features lost: Okay, you don’t get to play as a number one Alabama football team with a monstrous Mark Ingram at tailback. That does suck. Changes in AI and the ability to make your own online stories are also in 11. Still, this is $45 off the price of a game that does not have Tim Tebow on the cover and has nearly every intuitive dynasty-creating aspect the series has added so far, including the awesome custom conferences feature. Not to mention, it seems perfect to repeat the situation of a certain conference title game featuring a certain aforementioned Florida quarterback.

NBA Live 10

Madden NFL 10

Price: $19.95

Price: $11.98 Features lost: The heavily touted “GameFlow” feature is not in Madden 10, but this is a tougher fish to fry. GameFlow’s performance is extremely subjective as to how well it actually improves the experience, and fans do enjoy the more realistic style from this game. Some gamers might also gladly pay $50 more to hear announcing great Gus Johnson have a virtual heart attack for your virtual game. However, Madden’s gameplay is roughly the same building block it has always been. Madden will play like fun but realistic virtual football, and the experience is not all that altered by $50 extra.

Features lost: Alright, this is a tougher sell and one that might not even be worthy of swaying, since NBA Live 10’s sequel, the revamped NBA Elite 11, has not even been released yet and legitimately comes off as a total overhaul of the franchise, featuring Become Legendary Mode and a secret mode for a new remake of NBA Jam in the package. Live, though, is still the best basketball game on the market, since 2K Sports’ NBA 2K10 bogged itself down in overly difficult franchise modes and personally annoying game mechanics. And if you disagree with that, 2K10 is available for only $16.98 as well. Both are the best, most immediate and most frugal ways to get a basketball fix right now without going back in time to the days of the NBA Street franchise.

I decided to list all of these because we are all college students. Half of us survive on ramen noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and we get a bit anxious without entertainment. Price has a lot to do with our concerns and we may not always be able to play the latest and greatest. Maybe you can live with the year of a game being a bit off.

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was taken by David A. Smith. The Crimson White regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

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