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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 17 Serving The University of Alabama since 1894 SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Can’t touch this Jones breaks away 3 times to give Alabama upper hand

By Marc Torrence | Sports Editor innie Sunseri is no stranger to interceptions, but he hadn’t found the end zone until Saturday night. In the second quarter, Sunseri jumped on a quick Logan Thomas pass and darted 38 yards for a touchdown. It was the third touchdown Alabama scored on the night and the third different way it did so. Special teams opened the scoring with a punt return for a touchdown, the offense answered with a T.J. Yeldon run, and Sunseri made it a trifecta with a defensive touchdown. “It feels pretty cool,” Sunseri said. “Because you get to look at the offense and kind of give them that eye like, ‘yeah, I could play offense too.’” The Crimson Tide got scoring from all across the board in its 35-10 victory over Virginia Tech in the season opener. And Alabama needed it after a less-than-stellar performance from its offense. The offense scored just two of the Crimson Tide’s five touchdowns, but the scoreboard showed a blowout thanks to individual efforts by Sunseri and receiver Christion Jones. After forcing a three-and-out on the Hokies’ first series of the game, Jones scampered 72 yards for a touchdown, and it appeared the route was on. But as the offense struggled to consistently move the ball, Virginia Tech’s Trey Edmunds broke open a 77-yard touchdown run that put Alabama on its heels. Enter Sunseri. His interception gave Alabama a 14-point lead and some breathing room. And after a Virginia Tech field goal put the Hokies within striking distance once again, Jones took the ensuing kickoff 94 yards to put the game out of reach. “We definitely needed that,” guard Anthony Steen said. “It changed the momentum for us.”

CW | Austin Bigoney Christion Jones made several big plays Saturday against Virginia Tech, including two returns and one reception, each for touchdowns. The plays landed Jones awards such as SEC Special Teams Player of the Week.

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Allegations continue, administration remains silent Issues resonate with Faculty Senate By Katherine Owen and Mark Hammontree | CW Staff As the one-week mark approaches since Tuscaloosa’s municipal elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, University of Alabama administration has yet to take action against the allegations of student involvement in voter fraud. Allegations have continued to surface in the days following the election, and defeated Board of Education candidates Kelly Horwitz and Denise Hills have yet to concede. The votes will be finalized Tuesday, and Hills and Horwitz can decide whether to challenge the results, taking into account the allegations of the past week. Community concern began early in the campaign as nonincumbent candidates received campaign donations from PACs in amounts topping past records.

In total, $181,000 was raised this year, in comparison to the $25,000 raised in 2005 and $48,000 raised in 2009, as reported by The Tuscaloosa News. The five major PACs donating to the challengers in the campaigns were Alabama Builders PAC, Educate Tuscaloosa PAC, NUCOR PAC, Pride PAC II and T-Town PAC II. In District 4, where UA students hold significant clout due to district lines, Horwitz, the incumbent for the seat on the Board of Education, ran against Cason Kirby. Kirby received funding from four of the PACs, while Horwitz did not receive funding from any PACs. Educate Tuscaloosa PAC especially caught the eye of concerned community members, making donations as large as $14,200 to Kirby’s campaign. Kirby, a UA graduate and previous SGA president, is not alone in significant campaign funding. Lee Garrison, also a UA graduate, ran for the chair position for the Board

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of Education against Hills, his non-incumbent challenger. Garrison received donations from PACs this campaign as well, totaling 26 percent of his campaign contributions. Hills did not receive PAC funding. Furthermore, Garrison received donations from UA President Judy Bonner and Robert Witt, chancellor of the UA system. Before the election, Horwitz voiced her concerns about the role donations, especially in the form of PACs, played in the candidates’ campaigns this year. “I would be happy to talk about my individual race, but the PAC sent out mail early on casting it as ‘the board,’” Horwitz said. “What concerns me is that the PAC has not articulated what it would do differently and what in particular I as a board member have done inadequately.” Much of the PAC funding comes from state businesses

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Emails surface incentivizing sorority and fraternity members to vote

WVUA reports 10 unrelated students using the same address to vote

Paul Horwitz emails Faculty Senate calling for action

Early August Community members express concern over PAC influence

August 9-16 256 of 267 last minute registrants registered

August 27 ELECTION DAY

September 3 Votes finalized

Limos spotted taking students to polls CW | Belle Newby

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Wife of former University of Alabama President Guy Bailey, Jan Tillery-Bailey, died Sunday evening after a long battle with cancer. Tillery-Bailey had been diagnosed with cancer at least twice in the past and was a two-time survivor, according to a Lubbock Avalanche-Journal report from 2008. Bailey, who teaches two courses in the English department – Intro to Linguistics and History of the English Language – sent out an email to his students to inform them of the news. “Dear Class Members,” Bailey said in the email. “My wife passed away last night. Class will not meet tomorrow; instead, I will post an assignment for you on Blackboard.” Current UA President Judy Bonner sent an emailed statement sending her condolences to the Bailey family. “The University of Alabama is deeply saddened over the passing of Dr. Jan Tillery-Bailey and wishes to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Guy and their entire family,” Bonner said. “Everyone who got to know Jan was inspired by her courage, her spirit and her determination. The thoughts and prayers of the entire UA family are with the Baileys during this sad time.” Bailey served 57 days as president of the University, spanning from Sept. 3 to Oct. 31 of 2012. Bailey was chosen by the UA Board of Trustees after an extensive search process for a University president to replace Robert Witt’s appointment to chancellor of the UA system. Bailey resigned from the position through a campuswide emailed statement, citing his wife’s health concerns. “Today, I have notified Chancellor [Robert] Witt that I am stepping down as president of The University of Alabama,” Bailey said. “This is a decision my wife Jan and I made together after much discussion about how we can best address her health, which is the most important priority in our lives.” Details on the services are still unknown but are scheduled to be held at Kent R. Hance Chapel at Texas Tech University, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

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IN THENEWS Apple kicks off iPhone trade-in program From MCT Campus Apple Inc. said Friday that it has launched an iPhone trade-in program at its U.S. retail locations. The program will allow consumers to trade in older devices for credit on new products. Apple confirmed the program to MarketWatch, but said it is not widely marketing the service. The new program comes ahead of the expected launch of new iPhone models next month that could include an updated version of the iPhone 5 as well as a cheaper model – though Apple has not confirmed any new

iPhones in the works, keeping with its penchant for secrecy. “IPhones hold great value. So, Apple Retail Stores are launching a new program to assist customers who wish to bring in their previous-generation iPhone for reuse or recycling,” the company said in an emailed statement. An Apple representative would not confirm the amount of tradein credits that would be offered under the program. The amount will vary depending on device and condition. The 9-to-5 Mac blog said trade-in values would likely be in the $250 range for an iPhone 5 in good condition, with

an iPhone 4 fetching a range of $80-$140, depending on type and condition. Carriers such as AT&T and Verizon have been offering their own smartphone trade-in programs over the summer, and Apple has been widely expected to follow suit. Analysts believe a trade-in program can help Apple hold on to iPhone users, as older devices can be used to lock in customers with new devices for another two years. The risk for Apple is that flooding the market with older iPhones could possibly cannibalize sales of newer products that offer higher profit

margins. Toni Sacconaghi of Bernstein wrote earlier this month that Apple could reduce this risk by speeding up the replacement cycle – or the rate at which people upgrade their iPhones. A trade-in program could help customers upgrade their devices more frequently, depending on the terms. “Our analysis suggests that a decline in the average replacement cycle from (about) two years to (about) 1.8 years could fully offset the negative cannibalization impact from used phones to gross profit,” Sacconaghi wrote in an Aug. 12 report.

Judge rules in favor of same-sex couples receiving spousal benefits From MCT Campus An Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and her female spouse will receive spousal benefits after a California federal judge ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs could not bar same-sex couples from receiving them. The decision allows Tracey Cooper-Harris, a former Army sergeant, to apply to receive the same benefits as a heterosexual married soldier. Tracey and Maggie Cooper-Harris were legally married in California in 2008, two years before Tracey was diagnosed with multiple

sclerosis. However, because the VA treated her as a single veteran, she received $124 less in disability benefits per month than she would if her marriage was recognized. Without recognition of their marriage, Maggie Cooper-Harris would not receive any survivor’s benefits if her spouse died. The couple’s previous application to have their marriage recognized by the VA was denied in 2011. “The court finds that the exclusion of spouses in samesex marriages from veterans’ benefits is not rationally related

to the goal of gender equality,” U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall wrote in the opinion. Marshall added that denying benefits to same-sex couples was not related to any “military purposes” or “the military’s commitment to caring for and providing for veteran families.” After the U.S. Supreme Court’s July ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act’s federal definition of marriage, many federal agencies declared that same-sex spouses would receive the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Title 38, the statute that

governs the VA, still defined a spouse as “a person of the opposite sex who is a wife or husband,” so the agency was unaffected by the ruling until this week. “It’s definitely a move in the right direction for our veterans because Title 38 was basically like a mini-DOMA and prevented the VA from recognizing samesex spouses,” said Stephen Peters, the president of the American Military Partner Association, a group that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members.

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He booked my plane ticket and hotel room almost immediately.” Sabio is one of four children. Her parents were born and raised in the Philippines. She said her dad was happy for her to be exploring her culture. Sabio is hoping to do philanthropy work dealing with flooding in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, a town close to her heart. “The day after my coronation, the Philippines had one month’s worth of rain in one day in the metro city,” Sabio said. “I’m raising awareness that this tragedy is going on in the Philippines right now.” Between working on her philanthropy and interview skills, Sabio said she hardly had time to train for the swimsuit competition. She said since she didn’t have time to work with a trainer, so she tried to eat healthier. “I cut down on my Quick Grill and Hungry Howie’s and tried to go to the gym as much as I could,” Sabio said. Sabio said she will be going back to California in October for orientation and to get prepped for a media tour. She said her life hasn’t changed since being back at school, and she is just trying to get back into her routine. Sabio’s brother Jason, a third-year law student at the University, said he is very proud of her accomplishment. He said her winning has brought happiness to their family and friends all over the world. “Jasmine is smart, compassionate and beautiful,” Jason said. “Her shimmering smile, compassionate

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The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority chapter at The University of Alabama is recruiting new members for the fall and spring semesters. The chapter, which had many members who were already UA graduates, was reactivated in the fall of 2007 by four UA students. Currently, only one member is left. Sigma Gamma Rho chapter advisor Equiller Mahone said worldwide, the group has 85,000 members with more than 500 chapters spanning across the United States, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin

Islands, Germany and Korea. There is no specific number set for how many new members Sigma Gamma Rho will take this fall and spring semesters, and interested applicants can fill out an application packet. Founded at Butler University in 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho aims to enhance life within communities. The sorority’s slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress” defines the sorority’s commitment to service. From Aug. 29 through Sept. 6, Sigma Gamma Rho will host a gas card giveaway. All UA students are invited

to participate by following @zealouszetachi on Twitter and retweeting during the selected days. The account with the most retweets will be selected to receive the gas cards. In September, Sigma Gamma Rho will host a Krispy Kreme fundraiser. During the week of Nov. 10, various events will be held to honor the sorority’s founding. Several Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness events will also take place this semester. Mahone said the sorority contributes to the UA community. “I personally feel Sigma

Gamma Rho gives young ladies yet another option when they are researching and thinking about possibly becoming a member of a sorority,” Mahone said. “Sigma Gamma Rho continues to provide service for the campus and general public by advocating and promoting awareness for various causes such as HIV/Aids and Cancer Awareness.” Sigma Gamma Rho plans to grow on campus and leave a positive impact and legacy at the Capstone. If membership continues to grow, the sorority may look to obtain a house in the near future.

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Now Open: Direction and Leadership at UA By Ross Green | Staff Columnist A scandal has a way of wrecking a column. Until last Thursday, I was prepared to write a meditation on the influence we as students and young people can have on our campus and local community. It looked to the coming city election where former UA students positioned themselves to win close School Board races. Praise was garnered, lessons learned. Luckily, that column didn’t run. That these alumni, while maybe not individually corrupt, secured their influence from a system built on foul play disappoints me. But I don’t want to talk about the Machine or even the alleged egregious conduct on election day (I urge you to read professor Paul Horwitz’s letter). There’s a deeper issue at play. A question haunts our campus: Who really runs The University of Alabama? Is it a secret, largely male-dominated and racist organization known as the Machine? Probably. But I also think it’s whoever really wants to. Put simply, it’s up for grabs. As a student who’s seen the Machine’s unfettered dominance for years, I can only muster a half-hearted groan for what happened last week. To those shocked by the tactics witnessed, welcome to The University of Alabama. The Machine has perfected its bad habits in SGA elections for years, and our apathy as the body politic has been there to reinforce them. Our University, like many institutions, enjoys equilibrium. Each year a scandal will supposedly “outrage” students and faculty, but only for a few weeks. We quickly forget and move on to more pressing matters – such as new buildings and national “achievements” to celebrate. A university that continues to improve in enrollment, awards and test scores, but never in

character, shouldn’t be surprised by what follows. The University of Alabama is losing its charter of civic duty. For that we’re all responsible. It’s easy (and fair) to blame our problems on a secret society built on injustice. It’s even easier to paint the entire greek system and administration as intransigent and corrupt. But until we as students and faculty, and greeks and independents decide to finally care about this issue long enough to make a difference, we really can’t complain. In light of Thursday’s contribution to our national embarrassment, I kept hearing students say, “the times they are a-changin’,” simply because the scandal went public. What we like to forget is that our backwardness and apathy aren’t autonomous winds that blow where they will (to use another Dylan reference). To change these times takes initiative. The “present now will later be the past” only if we make it so. It’s time to stop singing about our University’s failures. It’s time to start swimming. I ended my original column with what I thought was a rousing call to action. It proclaimed: “No, we are not the ones we’ve been waiting for – but we can be.” I guess that’s still true. But our problems as a university – and now a city – are too institutionalized to deal with as students on the rare occasions feel affronted. We must demand a sustained commitment from fellow students, faculty and administrators to do more because this corruption is too destructive to leave up to someone else’s accord. Hopefully it won’t take yet another scandal for us to finally start working together to open the still-closed doors at the Capstone. Ross Green is a senior majoring in history and economics. His column runs biweekly on Tuesdays.

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City politics are not a UA sandbox By Beth Lindly | Staff Columnist Anyone on this campus with eyes and/or access to Facebook knows the big scandal rocking our city in the past few weeks – the Board of Education election and the greek system’s involvement in it. Just from reading the news, I am disgusted. The greek system at The University of Alabama is vast and something I don’t want to come close to generalizing about. The UA Office of Institutional Research and Assessment reported that in 2012, 55.8 percent of undergraduates were in sororities and fraternities – that’s about 16,000 students. Obviously there are individuals involved in these groups with individual opinions and thoughts, and I don’t think they’re “all the same,” as some might claim. I do, how-

Beth Lindly ever, believe there is a definite hive mind mentality going on: one that has the potential of being dangerous. As a Tuscaloosa native, I care a lot about this town’s government and the leaders we elect. Perhaps the greeks who offered their members free drinks to vote a certain way didn’t realize this, but that wasn’t just a campus thing – it affected the students of Tuscaloosa. I’m not saying this is true, but if the people

elected were just elected because of their past involvement with the University, then Tuscaloosa’s children are being denied the best possible leaders in the Board of Education. As of Aug. 29, Kelly Horwitz and Denise Hills have yet to concede the race for the Board of Education. Whether either one of them ends up in the seats on the board as a result of this or not, I hope it will bring about change. At best, the allegations surrounding this election will bring about some reform, and at worst, fraud will continue to take place and may even become commonplace. It’s easy for UA students to get caught up in campus life and forget that we are actually inside a city. When this sort of thing happens, it’ has to be recognized. We have a

huge impact on Tuscaloosa’s economy, social scene and government. When we start to use this influence for personal gain or to further an agenda, we forget what’s best for the city itself and lose sight of the place that houses us. The students who actively partook in voter fraud should feel ashamed of themselves and the greek organizations they belong to. When this sort of thing happens, it makes every UA student, faculty and staff member look bad. But then again, with a system that has made clear its only goal is to further its own power and influence in a city that houses approximately 60,000 other people, what can you expect? Beth Lindly is a junior majoring in journalism. Her column runs biweekly on Tuesdays.

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Reﬂecting on what type of student the Capstone produces By Asher Elbein | Staff Columnist If municipal elections gave prizes for shady behavior, then Aug. 27’s would sweep it like an SGA campaign. And like an SGA campaign, the allegations are already piling up. Greek students allegedly signing up to vote in districts in which they don’t reside. Greek students allegedly being sent emails encouraging them to vote for a former SGA president and promising free drinks to those who went to the polls. Greek students allegedly registering to vote en masse, hoping to tip a local election toward a man with ties to PACS and the infamous Machine. There is a complicated

ethical question here to begin with: Do we, as UA students, have the right to vote in municipal elections? Most of us don’t actually live in Tuscaloosa. We live at The University of Alabama – a community that exists within the larger city but is in many ways detached from it. The University influences our daily lives far more than local government. Most of us will leave Tuscaloosa when we graduate, and very few of us will ever come back. Do we have the right, then, to participate in elections that don’t really concern or affect us? I won’t pretend I have the answer to that. I can’t say for sure that the allegations of Machinesponsored voter fraud are

true. But if they are even the slightest bit accurate, then what has happened during the local school board election is thoroughly despicable. Imagine participating in an election to decide the future of your child. Imagine watching it be hijacked by people who do not live in your community. Who hold themselves apart from your community. Who plan to leave your community when their four years are up, and who will never be affected by the choice they so blithely were told to make. A choice they are not educated about and must be drawn to through cheap enticement. Were I a parent, I would be furious. If the stu-

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Are th those the kind of students our greek system is producing? Students so nestled in a culture of corruption that all elections are functionally meaningless. aningless

dents in the limousines were parents, then they would be furious. And the University, which claims to hold its students to a high social standard, should be furious as well. Because the leaked emails, the instagrammed pictures, the hired limousine, they all tell a story. They tell of a massive push by entitled children to elect someone who promised

them candy; children who demonstrated a complete and utter contempt for democratic processes; children who never appear to have considered for a second whether what they were doing was wrong. Are those the kind of students our greek system is producing? Students so nestled in a culture of corruption that all elections are functionally

meaningless. Students to whom voting is a game. To whom voter fraud is a lark. Students who don’t realize that the drinks their votes bought have real consequences for real people? Maybe there’s an explanation. Maybe our fraternities and sororities haven’t sunk to meddling with other people’s lives for alcohol at Innisfree. Maybe our fraternities and sororities aren’t actively subverting the town that is kind enough to host their college. Maybe this is all a horrible mistake. Maybe. But how likely is that? Asher Elbein is a senior in New College. His column runs biweekly on Tuesdays.

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Greek system and democracy: part 2

I never wanted to marry. Then again, a previous iteration of me never wanted to be gay in Alabama, either. Luckily, I long ago upgraded from that beta version programmed by middle school teachers who professed that “[we were] too lazy to learn biology, so [they were] going to teach us about [Adam and Eve, not Steve] instead” and that “the rectum is a thin mucus membrane; God couldn’t have meant for anyone to be homosexual.” I am now happily secure in my natured, nurtured, ever-developing identity. And, currently, I refuse to justify my sexuality for anyone. Still, my evolving opinion on marriage has surprised me. I always regarded marriage as an institution designed to convert women into men’s property and a gamble that I would be content with one person for the rest of my life. I did not want to aid its perpetuation. Then I fell in love with my

boyfriend last fall. I am not aiming to defile American civilization; I am not part of a conspiracy against faith and federalism. I merely want hospital visitation rights, spousal tax and insurance benefits and the ability to rent an apartment without fear of eviction. I merely want to feel safe walking in public with him. I want my relationship to be celebrated by my friends and family; I need my neighbors to recognize that my relationship is valid. I merely want children, because we are both fertile (i.e., not sterile), and we have had numerous offers from prospective surrogates. I want to be part of an amazing parenting team because gender has nothing to do with parenting. Within heterosexual relationships, there is still fluidity of gender expression; frequently, fathers take traditionally feminine roles such as “the nurturer,” mothers take traditionally masculine roles

such as “the coach,” and countless single parents handily perform every role. Will marriage by itself fulfill these desires? No. If gay marriage were instituted nationwide tomorrow, individual state governments, hospitals, employers, insurance companies, landlords and adoption agencies would stubbornly ignore the change. More importantly, the position of LGBTQ+ identified people who are uninterested in marriage would remain unchanged. Violence against trans* people would stay sky-high, as would the number of homeless queer and trans* youths. Teachers across the country would still spout their vitriol, encouraging students to bully their queer or trans* classmates. Job discrimination against LGBTQ+ applicants would still be an employer’s prerogative. Marriage has only been proposed as the cureall for America’s systemic homophobia and transpho-

bia because of a minority of wealthy, white, gay men who are so far removed from the average trans* or queer person’s experience that they think marriage is truly the only hurdle left for the community. They are wrong. Do I support gay marriage? Yes. Do I think it should be legal everywhere immediately? I don’t think it is that high of a priority. Do I think it should happen everywhere soon? Only if it becomes an aim of a wider grassroots reform movement set on addressing America’s more pressing issues: racism; classism; immigration; voting rights; mass shootings; transphobia; rape culture; women’s rights; homophobia; the NSA; etc. We have to holistically reevaluate our society if we want to progress. Do I intend to invite you guys to my wedding? Only if y’all bring your own booze. Jacob Roden is a junior majoring in English.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | LOCAL POLITICS

Who runs the University? On Tuesday, I had the honor of listening to Denny Chimes play “Celebrating Achievement” for me and four of my UA faculty colleagues in recognition of the major grants and awards our research had garnered. I felt proud to be a part of the UA family. Ironically, several blocks away at the District 4 polling station at Calvary Baptist Church where I volunteered for almost five hours, a very different story unfolded. In the hotly contested race for the district’s representative on the school board, incumbent Kelly Horwitz was trying to stave off a challenge from former SGA president Cason Kirby. Big money from local business interests and outside PACs

flooded in to support challengers in this race at a level never seen before in this city (Kirby $19,000, Horwitz none). What I saw was a study in stark contrasts. Dozens of parents and their children, along with independent-minded UA students, helped Kelly. But Kirby didn’t need this. He had money and the Machine. I watched stretch-SUVs paid for by the PACs disgorging greek society members at the polling station. I asked if they knew of any specific Kirby policy proposals to improve city schools (trick question: He had none). They didn’t. They didn’t want to know of Kelly’s accomplishments. Achievement didn’t matter, excellence didn’t matter, only the Machine

Achievement didn’t matter, eexcellence didn’t matter, only the Machine mattered. mattered. Kirby barely won, but due to serious allegations of voter fraud, the results are not yet final. I have three children in city schools. I believe that students are fully entitled to vote, but that their votes should be thoughtful, informed, independent and lawfully cast, and that people who are voting on matters that affect the lives of small children should treat that vote as a grave

responsibility, not a joke or an occasion for a party. It’s time, once and for all, for us to recognize that the Machine exists, that it presents real problems, and that we need to have a public conversation about how this university is going to conduct itself and who is going to run it. Steven Bunker is an associate professor in the department of history.

In a recent letter to the Crimson White, I voiced the community’s collective anger at the involvement of several fraternity and sorority houses in altering the outcome of the recent Tuscaloosa Board of Education election. I ended that letter with a call for a response from our president at The University of Alabama. While Dr. Bonner’s silence would not be surprising to some, it would speak volumes to the parents and faculty affected by this shocking abuse of the greek system’s power. But we do not have only her silence to go on. It is public record and now widely known that Dr. Bonner made a sizable donation to the campaign that helped bankroll this sorry little episode. So while she’s following the media fallout, she can think about this. That maybe (just maybe!), University presidents should remain above the fray of local politics and give their money to a charity instead (that goes for chancellors too). If that doesn’t resonate, perhaps this will: every parent (and prospective parent) considering a move to this campus agonizes over the potentially negative consequences for their children’s education. When Cason Kirby stepped on this battlefield (dirty tricks and all), he unwittingly detonated a landmine of discontent. No issue could be closer to home or generate such strong feelings among faculty with children. Small wonder that the greek system’s shameful involvement in Kirby’s unethical campaign has generated such a howl of protest. If my point is still lost, I hope this will hit home.

No issue could be closer to home or generate such strong feelings among faculty with children. Despite all the cheerleading and backslapping, The University of Alabama still does not appear in a widely used ranking system of the world’s top 500 universities (yes, Auburn is on the list, as are many of our neighboring institutions we flatter ourselves by considering as peers). Do Dr. Witt and Dr. Bonner really think we can change this situation with faculty who are impressed by our greek system’s idea of democracy and respect for the rule of law? I hope not. Does the national media coverage of this election help our future chances of attracting the new faculty needed to raise the University’s status? I sincerely doubt it. And what effect does it have on our students’ and bright young faculty’s morale when they see that the University’s leaders are actually complicit in this mess, and by doing nothing give it their tacit approval? A devastating one, I would guess. The faculty will not stand by. This regrettable new chapter in the University’s history requires immediate action. Jon Benstead is an associate professor in the University of Alabama department of biological sciences.

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Learn about diversity with sweets By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer People often say that diversity is the spice of life, but to a group of students at The University of Alabama, diversity represents something a little sweeter. Diverse Desserts is a campus organization sponsored by the Honors College and was thought up last year by Al Gilani, a junior majoring in chemical engineering, as an answer to a need he saw on campus for a broader approach to the issues minority groups were already tackling. “The program was created to be more inclusive to ‘diversity’ than just one group,” said Amber Marks, a junior majoring in business and German who also works with Diverse Desserts. “Diversity is not just physical. People are all different majors, backgrounds, sexual orientations.” For each Diverse Desserts

meeting, a different topic of diversity is paired with a dessert. For example, the first event of the year typically provides Coldstone ice cream with various toppings, which is something Meredith Bagley, a sports communication professor at the University, said is always a win with the attendees. “College is a place to see and hear and experience new things, and a safe place to take risks. We encourage students to ‘find their people’ [here], because it gets harder after you leave,” Bagley said. Bagley spoke at a Diverse Desserts meeting last year that dealt with gender identity, and said she was able to observe first-hand the impact of the program. “At the event, attendees were so enthusiastic that I had a hard time getting them back in order [after the second activity of the night]. Diverse Desserts really did a good job of getting into

the ‘diversity of diversity’, because diversity is a lot of things,” Bagley said. “[This program] has really helped expand the ideas of diversity beyond race, because people are complicated – we need to remember there’s a spectrum of types.” This spectrum was physically represented by the diversity board. The blank board, labeled with the prompt “Diversity is…”, was present at meetings last year and was available for students to add their own ending as they saw fit. “The before and after of the [words] on the board were reinforcement, proof that we had succeeded,” Gilani said. While the program reached its goals last year, Gilani said it does not plan to slow down anytime soon. “[Last year] we had about 200 people show up, when we had held 70 as a high estimate,” Gilani said. “So we will definitely have the

participation for success this year.” Gilani and Marks, who will be serving as the program’s directors, said second-timers can expect to see some adjustments from them as they head into the new year. Gilani said he is looking forward to the program’s “initiation night.” “Initiation night is my favorite because it sets the tone and is more of a mixer to let students become comfortable with themselves,” Gilani said. “It’s very casual, and gives us a chance to introduce new topics for the next year.” Students can look for Submitted future dates and topics on Facebook, Twitter and For each meeting, a different topic of diversity is paired with a events.ua.edu. While the dessert. program is based in the Honors College, all students are invited to attend. Diverse Desserts’ first WHAT: Diverse Desserts’ initiation night event of the year, initiation WHEN: Tonight at 5 p.m. night, will be held Tuesday WHERE: The Quad outside of Nott Hall at 8 p.m. outside of Nott Hall on the Quad.

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Object X ﬁrst installment to analyze perspectives, water By Bianca Martin | Contributing Writer Students will be gathering with Creative Campus members to analyze multiple perspectives of a single object with the first installment of Object X. The idea of the event is to talk about the many ideas and perspectives represented by a simple object–water. Object X will be held in the Allen Bales Theater on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Joey Weed, a Creative Campus intern and one of the leaders for Object X, said the

We really take water for granted, and I think this event will really show how differently it is involved in our lives. —Katie Howard event is structured to bring the campus together. “For Object X, [Creative Campus] like[s] to do things that we always have in plain sight, but we really take for granted sometimes,” Weed

said. “We knew for water there is a very analytical, technical side to it. But there are also so many metaphors and just a whole different context of water. So there are many different things and perspectives that we could bring together.” Katie Howard, a Creative Campus intern, said she believes the event will bring awareness to the uncommon uses of water. “We really take water for granted, and I think this event will really show how differently it is involved in our lives,” Howard, a junior

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majoring in public relations and French, said. “Not just for making us run biologically, but a lot of different things.” Object X will have ideas and opinions from professors and students from all over campus, including an English professor and two students in different religious organizations. Howard said students can expect to hear interesting ideas about the subject. “They can expect some very, very cool perspectives,” said Howard. “They can expect their opinions to change about a lot of

different things. They can broaden their concept of just one single object.” Andrew Davis, a sophomore majoring in biology, said he believes Object X will gives students an opportunity to think outside of what they are taught in the classroom. “As a science student, the first thing I think about with water is the molecule – its polarity, its scientific properties,” Davis said. “It would be refreshing to not think about water scientifically. It’d be interesting to see how a theater student considers water.” Weed said he hopes stu-

dents will leave the event with a new perspective on what seems like a simple object. “I think that one: they’ll have a better understanding of different departments on campus and maybe be interested in taking different classes,” Weed said. “And two: that they just walk away with a different appreciation and a different perspective for something that’s so ubiquitous everywhere.” For more information on the event and Creative Campus, visit creativecampus.ua.edu.

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Bama Theatre celebrates 75 Judy Collins to play Bama Theatre ‘Alabama’s ﬁnest’ venue brings in all acts By Grace Hagemann | Contributing Writer

CW | Mackenzie Brown Nestled in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, the Bama Theatre maintains its traditional look with its neon sign. By Francie Johnson | Contributing Writer From the coffeehouses of the age-defining 1960s folk revival to sold-out arenas, and everything in between, folk icon Judy Collins has seen it all – almost. This Saturday, she’ll see the Bama Theatre for the first time when she performs in celebration of the historic theatre’s 75th anniversary. Collins grew up singing and playing classical piano until a song on the radio sparked her interest in folk music and inspired her to trade in her keys for a guitar. “When I was about 14-and-a-half I heard a song on the radio called ‘The Gypsy Rover’ [by Leo Maguire],” Collins said. “I heard it and I was just totally entranced. I called up my girlfriends and I asked them to get the words for it. So my girlfriends, who were dancers, learned the song and I got a guitar and I sang it and they danced.” Not long after, Collins ended up in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, N.Y., home of the legendary folk scene that produced

renowned names like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, John Denver and more. “It was a lot of hard work, but the music was fantastic,” Collins said. Collins released her first album in 1961, a collection of traditional folk songs titled “Maid of Constant Sorrow.” Since then, she’s released over 40 studio and live albums, pulling from both her classical music background and the folk and pop music genres. She’s also written nine books, her most recent a memoir titled “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes.” With her world-famous angelic soprano, Collins spent her early career exclusively recording and releasing cover songs. She’s covered Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, the Beatles and more. Her covers of Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne” and Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now” are what originally brought the two formerly unknown artists into the public eye. Collins first met Cohen after he sought her out to critique his songwriting. Collins said she immediately recognized Cohen’s gift as a songwriter. In fact, he would be the one to inspire

her to eventually start writing her own songs, simply by asking her why she hadn’t yet. “He’s an absolutely brilliant songwriter,” Collins said. “He’s unusual. I don’t know [that] other people would have picked up on him.” David Allgood, 10-year manager of the Bama Theatre, said Collins’ rich and diverse musical career made her a perfect candidate to ring in the Bama Theatre’s 75th year. “We were looking for an iconic artist with a history as storied as the Bama Theatre,” Allgood said. “Judy Collins’ six decades as an artist and performer fit the bill precisely.” The Bama Theatre has hosted artists such as Aimee Mann, Bela Fleck, David Lindley and fellow folk icon Joan Baez, but Allgood said it isn’t every day that the theatre can book artists like these. “We don’t do a lot of inhouse booking at the Bama,” Allgood said. “These days, most of the concerts booked here come from outside promoters; however, I keep an eye on tour dates and

sometimes am able to book artists heading this way. The stars and planets have to be aligned, so to speak.” Collins has a virtually unrivaled musical career spanning over 60 years, and said she has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Her next destination is the Dromoland Castle in Ireland where she’ll record her next project: “Judy Collins Sings the Songs of Ireland.” “I keep working,” Collins said. “I keep writing songs; I keep recording; I keep writing books; I keep doing concerts. I do about 120 shows a year around the world. I have had the most marvelous experience, I suppose.” Collins said she has something special up her sleeve for the Bama Theatre’s 75th birthday, but she wouldn’t say specifically because then “it wouldn’t be a surprise.” The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets range from $35-$55. All proceeds go to the Bama Theatre’s Restoration and Renovation fund toward a new digital movie projector. To purchase tickets, go to bamatheatre.org/ buytickets.

Seventy-five years ago, the Bama Theatre opened its doors for the first time, welcomed by a parade featuring The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band and a marquee reading “Alabama’s Finest and Most Modern Showcase.” Since its opening in 1938, the Bama Theatre has served as a movie theater, a performing arts center and has welcomed many legendary acts such as The Police in 1979, Vincent Price in 1981 and Aimee Mann in 2008. “When I arrived in 2003, the theater was primarily used for community theater, dance and beauty pageants,” said David Allgood, director of the Bama Theatre. “The Arts Council had begun a movie series, The Silver Screen, that was mainly a summer event.” The Bama Theatre’s role in the Tuscaloosa community evolved from movie house to concert venue after one show in particular. “The turning point came when the Arts Council celebrated the 70th anniversary of the opening of the Bama Theatre by bringing Joan Baez for a concert,” Allgood said. After Baez’s performance, the Bama Theatre began to attract well-known acts, and received calls from regional and national promoters. Since Baez’s performance, the Bama Theatre has welcomed notable acts such as Ryan Adams, Drive-By Truckers, The Avett Brothers, Bryan Adams, Needtobreathe, John Prine and more. Out of the band’s multiple performances at the Bama Theatre, DriveBy Truckers band member Patterson Hood said the show in September of 2011 was the most memorable for him. “I had recently severely cut my hand, which then became very infected, and I was all bandaged up that night,” Hood said. “We had done several dates with a substitute

guitar player, but Bama Theatre was my first night actually trying to play. It was brutal, but we got through it. It is also noteworthy that our opening act that night was Alabama Shakes. It was our first time playing with them and they just blew everybody away.” The Bama Theatre, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, currently serves as a prominent venue for independent film, regional theater and musical performance. “I believe that in last 10 years, The Bama Theatre has returned to its role as the ‘living room’ of Tuscaloosa and the west Alabama region,” Allgood said. “As people turn out for various events all through the year; we have well over 300 days or nights a year that the theatre is in use.” The Bama Theatre still strives to be “Alabama’s Finest and Most Modern Showcase,” just as the marquee read on opening day in 1938. To celebrate 75 years of performance and tradition, the theater will be hosting iconic folk singer and and instrumentalist Judy Collins Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Arts Council is also recognizing the Bama Theatre’s 75th anniversary with a party prior to the first film of the Bama Art House Fall Series, “Mussel Shoals,” on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature live music at 6 p.m. with the Mussel Shoals, Ala.-based group “The Bear.”

PLAN TO GO WHAT: Judy Collins and the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Bama Theatre

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CW | Austin Bigoney Defensive back Landon Collins made his way to the ball consistently in a game less dominated by offense.

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Offense struggles against Virginia Tech defense By Charlie Potter | Assistant Sports Editor The Crimson Tide offense had little to do with the victory over Virginia Tech, 35-10, in Saturday’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Virginia Tech’s defense swarmed the line of scrimmage all night, clogging up running lanes and putting constant pressure on AJ McCarron. As a result, Alabama compiled 206 yards of total offense, with only 96 yards coming from the running game. “We need to improve on the offensive line,” head coach Nick Saban said. “But I don’t even think the guys that had a lot of experience playing played as well as they need to play on the offensive line. I don’t think we’re talking about the inexperienced guys not playing well. I think we’re talking about the entire group realizing they need to play a little bit better, play a little bit better together, be a little more physical.” McCarron was sacked four times and threw one interception and one touchdown. He finished the night 10-of-23 for 110 yards. Sophomore running back T.J. Yeldon carried the ball 17 times for 75 yards and one touchdown. But that was not the dominant rushing attack Alabama fans have become accustomed to watching. Senior right guard Anthony Steen said the mood in the locker room after the game showed just how displeased the team was with its overall performance, especially

on offense. “I was looking at the guys earlier. We all kind of seemed down a little bit,” Steen said. “We weren’t quite as smiling, cheerful in the locker room. And that’s just because we expected more of ourselves.” Alabama will try to adjust its struggles before the team travels to College Station, Texas, to face Texas A&M. “We have to create an identity as a team,” Saban said. “I don’t think that we did that maybe in all phases of the game [Saturday]. But at least we know where we are. We know what we need to do to improve.” The Crimson Tide has a bye week and two weeks to prepare for Johnny Manziel and the Aggies.

New faces contribute in season opener Several freshmen saw the field of the Georgia Dome in Alabama’s season opener, and many of them showed the ability to contribute right away. Running back Altee Tenpenny saw the second highest amount of touches – behind Yeldon – with six carries, which translated to 24 yards on the ground. Fellow freshman Derrick Henry was also spotted in the backfield behind McCarron and made several appearances on special teams. Tight end O.J. Howard was used as an extra blocker in run plays and looks to be used more in the passing game. Defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and A’Shawn Robinson rotated into the game, giving Alabama some much-needed depth on the defensive front.

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AJ McCarron threw a rare interception early in the game that set the tone for the passing attack. He finished the day just 10-of-23 with 110 yards, a touchdown and the interception. Thirty-eight of those yards came on his touchdown to wide receiver Christion Jones.

Running Backs There wasn’t a lot of room to run for Alabama’s backs, which totaled 112 yards as a group. The Crimson Tide’s highly touted freshmen – Derrick Henry and Altee Tenpenny – combined for 21 yards on seven carries.

Wide Recievers Amari Cooper wasn’t his usual gamechanging self, dropping two passes, but he still grabbed four balls for 38 yards. Christion Jones’ touchdown was the highlight of the group.

Offensive Line When the running backs weren’t being gobbled up in the backfield, McCarron was running for his life. Left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio – considered to be the bell cow of the group – was called for two holding penalties and consistently got beat on the edge. Left guard Arie Kouandjio was replaced a little more than halfway into the game for Kellen Williams.

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Ed Stinson was the standout with eight tackles, including one for a loss and half a sack. Alabama’s deepest unit was able to rotate bodies in and out to keep pressure on Logan Thomas and limit the run game’s effectiveness.

Line Backers C.J. Mosley led the group with seven tackles and contained Thomas when he got outside. Apart from a long touchdown run up the middle given up, the group held its ground.

Secondary Thomas was limited to 5-of-26 passing for just 59 yards and an interception. Being a secondary that lost Geno Smith to suspension and two starters from last year, it passed its first test of the season with flying colors.

Special Teams Christion Jones’ punt and kick returns for touchdowns were the highlights of the game, but he wasn’t the only standout. Cody Mandell hit nine punts for a 46.4-yard average, and sophomore Landon Collins had six tackles.

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Tide soccer team defeats Georgia State, falls to Mercer By Caroline Gazzara | Staff Reporter

CW | Austin Bigoney Molly Atherton scored the only goal of the game, giving the Tide their lone point in a close match against Mercer.

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Momentum is often used as a way to describe how plays can change the game. A team can gain momentum and lose momentum; it can evaporate on a dime. And Saturday it was out in full force. Steen wasn’t the only player that talked about

momentum being a factor. “It’s all about momentum,” linebacker C.J. Mosley said about Sunseri’s touchdown. “We always want to give points to our offense. The last couple of years, each turnover that we got was worth three points. For us to turn it into six points, it’s another momentum change.” Alabama will need much more from its offense in two weeks against Texas A&M. But the Crimson Tide showed

The Alabama soccer team played two games this weekend, against Georgia State Friday night and Mercer Sunday night. The Crimson Tide succeeded Friday night, winning 2-0, but was unable to win Sunday night, losing 2-1. Alabama started the weekend off strong, dominating Georgia State the entire game. Sophomore Merel Van Dongen scored both goals of the game. Sixty-five minutes into the game, after constantly competing to control the ball, Van Dongen scored the first

Saturday it can score in a number of different ways. Jones had returned kicks and punts last season and had been effective but never this explosive – outside of a kick return against Ole Miss early in the year. But Saturday he made sure Alabama made a statement on the scoreboard, and showed that Alabama can score in more ways than one. Safety Landon Collins summed it up: “He changed the game for all of us.”

goal. Georgia State came back and tied the game five minutes later, sending the game into overtime. During overtime, the Tide had a stroke of luck and was able to close out the game after three minutes. Georgia State was penalized, allowing Van Dongen to take the penalty shot to win the game. Coach Todd Bramble said he was pleased by the work that went into the game, and he looks forward to Sunday’s game. “Hopefully, this game gives us confidence against Mercer,” Bramble said. “We just have to take care

of details. Sunday games always test your depth a little more.” The win against Georgia State increased Alabama’s aggression against Mercer, keeping the Bears constantly on their toes. Both teams fought for control of the ball throughout both halves, and Alabama had triple the shots on goal (21-7) compared to Mercer by the final whistle. After Mercer scored its first goal four minutes into the half, Alabama started to play more defensively in hopes to score. The Crimson Tide had a hard time, letting Mercer score once

more before the first half was over. Alabama scored during the second half but couldn’t tie it up. “We knew we just needed one to get back in the game,” Van Dongen said. “[Once] we got the goal, everyone was feeling it. They got lucky every now and then, and unfortunately, we just didn’t score another one. We have to be the team to finish. You can’t afford those goals in the first half because then you get these kind of games that they defend and not play soccer.” Alabama ended the weekend with 43 shots and three goals.

SPORTSIN BRIEF Cross-country splits Lindsey Hicks will join the women’s basketball staff as the video coordinator for the upcoming season. Hicks won three Big Ten titles as a player at Purdue under current Crimson Tide coach Kristy Curry and spent six years in Europe playing professionally.

Volleyball team starts season The Alabama women’s volleyball team opened the season going 2-1 in the Black Nights Invitational this weekend. Alabama improved to 2-1 on the season after a 3-1 win over Army Saturday night.

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Sororities urged members to vote VOTING FROM PAGE 1

and business leaders. Earlier this year the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama added implementing business leaders to the Board of Education to its 2013 Business Plan Priority List. The list prioritizes the recruitment of “seasoned business leaders to seek elected office on local Boards of Education to significantly improve the policy making, financial management and operations of local public school districts.” Following concerns about campaign funding, UA radio station WVUA first reported Aug. 24, just days before the election, that 10 unrelated individuals were registered using the same single-family home address, located at 42 University Circle. An individual at the home told WVUA not all listed individuals live there, but they are fraternity brothers using the address to register to vote. Public records show all 10 individuals are UA students. Last-minute registrations have also sparked concern, as al.com reported 75 percent of individuals who registered in 2013 did so between Aug. 9 and Aug. 16. Additionally, 256 of those

267 last-minute registrants were born after 1990. On election day, Tuesday, Aug. 27, limos were spotted on campus transporting students from sorority row to the District 4 polling station. The following day, emails from members of Chi Omega sorority surfaced with statements incentivizing students to vote with free drinks at two local bars, Innisfree and Moe’s, as well as saying there would be limos to pick them up. “It’s going to be really tight, and it is SO IMPORTANT that they get the Greek Vote,” the email said. “I told both of them [Kirby and Garrison] that I would do my best to make sure that I got every Chi O that was registered to the polls. There is a big incentive for you going as well!!” The email goes on to list incentives, stating “they” rented out Innisfree and Moe’s so members can turn in an “I Voted” sticker in return for a wrist band for one free drink, as well as a free cover charge. Other incentives included the limo rides to the polls, Chi O points and Panhellenic points. Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority also urged members to vote in the city school board elections by posting on the chapter’s Facebook page. “HEYYYY! Please comment on here if you are registered to vote in Tuscaloosa. We need the number of registered Kappas!!,” one post read.

Another post stated, “EVERYONE GO VOTE FOR CASON KIRBY AND LEE GARRISON!!! It literally takes 2 minutes!!!!!” By the end of election day, Kirby won the seat for District 4 by 72 points, and Garrison claimed the chair of the board by a margin of 203 votes. In the days following the election, both Hills and Horwitz said they were considering challenging the results but were still weighing their options. Hills said she was waiting for the race to be certified Tuesday, Sept. 3. Since then, the student body and community members have heard limited input from both University administrators and the SGA. Bonner has yet to speak on the subject. However, Deborah Lane, associate vice president for University Relations, said the University will refer students to the Office of Student Conduct if found to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. “The University of Alabama believes that participation in the democratic process provides an opportunity for our students to engage in their civic responsibility,” Lane said in an emailed statement. “We certainly expect our students to protect the integrity of the election process, the privacy of each individual’s vote and the ability of all individuals to vote their conscience. We will continue to emphasize to our students that voting is a serious responsibility that must

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