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Tragedy A young gun of 9/11 takes charge mirrors April 27 The Tide’s quarterback might not have the official title, but he’s got a starter’s confidence
By Rich Robinson, Matt Mecoli and Judah Martin The Crimson White By Tony Tsoukalas Sports Editor crimsonwhitesports@gmail.com Alabama’s 27-11 win over Penn State on Saturday was hardly a shootout. However, it was gunslinger AJ McCarron, who stepped up big for Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide at quarterback in the first road start of his career. While he may lack experience, the lanky 6-foot-4 signal caller strolls up to the line with the confidence of John Wayne in a western. “You can’t be scared playing quarterback,” McCarron said. “If you are scared, you are going to turn the ball over. That’s just not how I play.” McCarron set the pace for Tide, leading Alabama down the field in his third drive of the game – a drive that resembled more of a veteran quarterback than one in his first start on the road. Despite
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As a piece of the South Tower stood beside him as a silent testament to the resilience of a nation, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox called Sunday’s Sept. 11 commemoration “the most important thing we’ve ever done in this amphitheater.” The commemoration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Sept. 11, held at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Sunday night, was “In our own recent not unlike the thoutragedy, we had sands of others held victims, and we had across the nation. heroes.” It featured musical performances, — Bill Poole, an invocation from State Representative a religious leader, speeches from local politicians and a moment of silence for those who were lost. But despite the well-worn nature of many aspects of the ceremony, something made it fundamentally different. As the Stillman College Choir broke into its rendition of God Bless America, the hundreds assembled gradually began to rise. As the music ended, Maddox opened his remarks. “I imagine that when we enter heaven it will sound a bit like that,” he said. In a rear row, a middle-aged woman began to cry. For a community that has gone through so much over the past several months, the memory of Sept. 11 and the perceived randomness of the attacks hit close to home.
playing in front of 107,846 fans in Beaver Stadium, the biggest crowd to ever attend an Alabama game, the calm quarterback did not get rattled. “They were rocking at the beginning,” McCarron said. “We had to get into a rhythm, but that is anywhere you go. If you are at home or away, it really doesn’t matter. As long as you get into a rhythm everything is going to be fine.” The Mobile native completed 19-31 passes for 163 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. The solid performance led many to believe McCarron put an end to Alabama’s quarterback competition. While head coach Nick Saban would not go as far as to name McCarron the starter, he did praise the young quarterback’s performance on Saturday.
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Concerns spinning over bike policy By Christopher Amalfitano and Daisy Shampy The Crimson White This academic year, Transportation Services has made it optional, but encouraged, to register for a bicycle permit. Tomorrow at 10 a.m., Transportation Services will be holding this year’s first Bike Summit Forum to inform students, faculty and staff about changes to the bicycle policy, and will also answer questions. Currently, bicycle permits are free and can be applied for online or at 101 Student Services Center. Ronnie Robertson, director of Transportation Services, said there are benefits to registering for a permit.
“Bicycle registration allows the University to contact the owner if the bike is removed or if a bike is lost or stolen and later recovered,” Robertson said. “Incentives include a reduction in bike thefts and return of bicycles in the event they are lost or stolen.” Alex Montoya, a junior and treasurer of the Cycling Club, said that he understands the reasoning behind the policy, but that there is a better way to solve the problem. “It’s a hassle,” Montoya said. “People are trying to just get to class, and not having to worry about parking or getting a fine … I’m not opposed to walking if this policy becomes mandatory in the future.”
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BIKE FORUM DATES • Sept. 13, 10 a.m. — Ferguson Mortar Board Room, 4 p.m. — Ferguson Center Forum • Sept. 20, 10 a.m. — Ferguson Room 312, 6 p.m. — Rec Center Student Activity Room • Sept. 21, 10 a.m. — Ferguson Center Forum, 6 p.m. — Rec Center Student Activity Room
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Students connect with the world through yoga Bama Theatre By Jordan Cissell and Melissa Brown The Crimson White The pilot of the plane that flew over the UA Recreation Center at 9:54 a.m. Saturday may have been startled by the unusual scene transpiring below, as more than 30 people were splayed out on their backs like corpses, completely still and silent. The pilot was not witnessing the filming of a low-budget zombie movie, but rather members of the Tuscaloosa yoga community in savasana, or corpse pose, wrapping up their hour of participation in Salutation Nation. Salutation Nation is an annual program, organized by yoga clothing company Lululemon Athletica, in which thousands of le this
yogis in communities worldwide the proceedings. The event is put on in obsergather to practice simultaneously. Saturday marked the first time vance of National Yoga Month. that Tuscaloosa has participated in The United States Department of
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Downtown Tuscaloosa first greeted the Bama Theatre in 1938 with a parade featuring The Million Dollar Band and a procession of Disney mascots. Displayed proudly overhead was a banner that read “Alabama’s finest and Most Modern Showcase,” The Bama Theatre. Created as a project under President Franklin Roosevelt’s Public Works Administration, construction of the Bama Theatre began in 1937 as a combined city hall and theatre designed by architect D.O. Whildin. Whildin, the architect behind many of
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UA offers alternatives to driving on campus By Kelsey Weiss Contributing Writer For the growing number of out-of-state students who are on campus without a car, there are many options for transportation besides walking or using a bike. Along with the bus systems, UA students can now use options like Zipcar and Zimride. “I think even fewer students could bring their cars to campus because Alabama provides many options,” said UA English professor Marsha McSpadden. “It is also a good freshman year experience to not have a car.” For students who simply need to get around Tuscaloosa, the company Zipcar gives students access to designated cars that stay parked on campus at different locations. Zipcar representative Shani said that, in general, Zipcar allows members the opportunity to reserve cars for as little as one hour up to four days a week, and it is
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“It was neat to know that we were doing yoga at the same time as people all over the world,” said Diana Jones, a yoga instructor at the Recreation Center. Tuscaloosa resident Lynn Andrews was wary of the event turning into an advertisement for Lululemon, but thought the event struck a good balance between yoga and marketing. “At least they didn’t just hand out 20 percent off coupons or
Zipcar also provides special student prices. To begin using Zipcar, simply become a member online with your Crimson email account and decide which payment plan is best. Gas and insurance is included, and the student must be 18. A Zipcar is available to drive around whenever necessary. For those students who need to commute to nearby Northport or reach a destination like Atlanta, the University has also become involved with a service called Zimride, which provides a network of students who are willing to give a ride to other students for a fee. “Zimride serves all kinds of students by offering those without cars a new mode of CW | Mitchell Hughes transportation, and gives students with vehicles the abilUA anthropology student Andrew Wills (left) uses ZimRide to ity to split fuel costs by offersplit the cost of a trip to Birmingham with fellow junior Adam ing their empty seats,” said Rawlins (right). Zimride representative Curtis from the location and return Rogers in an email. “There is completely self-serviced. “That means if you need a car it all without filling out any rarely any dispute on price, at three in the morning, you paperwork or talking to a per- because the driver is already taking the trip … and the can reserve it online, pick it up son,” Shani said in an email. anything like that,” she said. Some participants simply appreciated the opportunity to get some exercise in the morning sunlight. “It was a different feel to doing yoga outside,” said Tuscaloosa resident Cathy Elliot. Smith is a yoga instructor at the recreation center and has completed her 200-hour teacher training through YogaWorks. She said she feels confident that the benefits of the activity are numerous for those who practice. “Most people start yoga for the physical aspect,” she said, “but
they usually find that they can’t help but take it off the mat and apply the benefits to the rest of their life. They keep coming back for the mental and emotional benefits that yoga promotes.” Amongst a round of applause from the assembled yogis, Smith concluded Tuscaloosa’s first observance of Salutation Nation by challenging everyone to take their “gratitude off the mat and into the rest of the day.” Maybe that baffled pilot was able to pick up some of the positive vibes and take the confusion off his mind.
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Continued from page 1 Members of the Tuscaloosa Police and Fire Departments paid tribute to the lives lost and lessons learned. In his address to the crowd, State Rep. Bill Poole said, “Ten years later, even so many miles from New York City, we stand in solidarity with our brothers.” Many said they felt that, in light of Tuscaloosa’s own disaster in April, that solidarity was even more poignant now than 10 years ago. “In both cases, citizens transformed themselves into heroes and dealt with tragedy as a community,” Maddox said. “In many ways, we have a shared understanding of tragedy and triumph.” Lieutenant B r a dy Perrigin of the Tuscaloosa Fire Department echoed the mayor’s sentiment. “Both [Sept. 11 and the tornado] are tragedies we hope never happen again,” he said. “In one aspect, it makes you more prepared for a tragedy. But it also helps you place yourself in their shoes.” Poole also summed the common link in his speech.
passenger is usually facing higher prices from traditional transportation methods.” Students can make an account and then begin searching for potential passengers or cars that fit their needs. Students can also easily connect through Zimride’s Facebook group. For day-to-day transportation around campus, CrimsonRide and 348-RIDE take students to various different bus stops. CrimsonRide has updated their routes this year to include a Sunday shopping route that goes to Target, Midtown and
the University Mall. 348-RIDE operates during the hours that the CrimsonRide does not run. To make it easy to track the buses, students can download the TransLoc and 348-RIDE applications to locate a bus nearest them. Senior Alison Pursley said when she was a freshman without a car, she eventually learned to use 348-RIDE whenever she could. “For the most part, not having a car on campus is okay and you can rely on friends to take you wherever you need to go when the buses do not run,” Pursley said. Emily Ducas, a freshman, said using the buses could be problematic at times. “The bus system can become too impractical on busy days because it takes so long to get to places like the UA Rec Center,” Ducas said. Alabama provides several options possible for its students who cannot have a car; students just have to be open to the alternatives.
“In our own recent tragedy, we had victims, and we had heroes.” The tornado of April 27 made the images of the worst terror attack in world history that much more real for George Tyler, a UA sophomore, who is also a member of the Air Force ROTC.
“Ten years after the fact, that we can bring this many people together is truly incredible,” Tyler said after the ceremony. He joined a group of eight other ROTC members who sat wrapped in patriotic pride. “[Sept. 11] was a time in the country’s history that always needs to be remembered.”
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no plans to charge for bike registration at this time, and that they have not determined Continued from page 1 when or if registration will Michael Thomas, a freshman become mandatory for bicywho recently registered his bike, clists. For students concerned that said he supports the new policy. “It’s not tough, and it’s free. their bikes may be confiscated I don’t have any problem with in the future for being improperly parked, Robinson offered it,” Thomas said. Cathy Andreen, a UA some consolation. Robertson spokeswoman, said there are said that University officials
are currently not confiscating improperly parked bikes, however, they are providing a warning to those unregistered bicycles they find. “Currently we are not enforcing any rules regarding unregistered bikes, but instead are placing flyers on bikes which are parked or locked to areas other than bike racks in accordance with the policy,” he said.
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Don’t haze me, bro By John Davis On Aug. 18, the University of South Carolina suspended fraternity rush following alcohol violations by six of 18 fraternities on campus. The idea of completely suspending fraternity rush at any southern university seems extreme, absurd or outright ridiculous, but USC administrators made the tough – and ultimately correct – decision to come down hard on fraternities for rampant alcohol violations. With this in mind, The Crimson White reported on Aug. 31 that a former pledge of Pi Kappa Alpha filed a lawsuit against the fraternity and 10 of its members, claiming he suffered serious harm in an incident of hazing. The incident, as described by the plaintiff, includes providing alcohol to a minor, pressure to binge drink and obscene disregard for an unconscious individual. When contacted for comment, UA director of media relations Cathy Andreen, acting as a mouthpiece for the University, had the gall to state, “UA is not part of this lawsuit and we have no comment on it.” Ladies and gentlemen, if there was ever a theory that The University of Alabama viewed each and every student as a paycheck, I give you Exhibit A. The idea that a student organization, particularly one that is a part of a larger body that in many regards makes up a portion of the public face of the Capstone, can so openly flout the anti-hazing policy
without the University even batting an eye is disgusting. I’d like to take the time to remind everyone that the anti-hazing policy is called “The University of Alabama Hazing Policy.” Not the “Fraternity Hazing Policy.” Not the “Greek Life Hazing Policy.” No, it is “The University of Alabama Hazing Policy,” and when an organization’s president, vice president, and advisor sign it, their signatures “attest that our organization follows and adheres to all University, local, state and federal laws.” So why exactly isn’t the University taking an immediate interest in this incident? If administrators are involved, why are they being so tight-lipped about it (again)? Could it be because so many of them are products of the very same student organizations that continue to systematically ignore policies in a manner that would make Jim Tressel blush? No, that couldn’t be it. Whereas Jerry Brewer, the University of South Carolina’s vice president of student affairs, openly discusses the matter of recruitment suspension with the media, the University of Alabama would rather hide behind doors and, at most, give a stern finger wagging (if that) to the guy who’s going to be SGA president next year. Brewer said in an interview with the Washington Post, “We have no leadership coming out of the fraternity system right now.” Sound familiar? To put things in perspective, in
the three years I have attended The University of Alabama, I have seen Kappa Sigma lose its national charter due to alcohol violations, I have heard horrifying accounts of a pledge suffering third-degree burns from sitting on a metal chair heated by a blow torch, and I myself was served and consumed alcohol inside multiple fraternity houses at the ripe old age of 18. Hell, that was the reason we went to fraternity parties in the first place. What makes me laugh the most regarding the USC situation is that most fraternity members aren’t mad because they’re being punished for alcohol violations. No, it’s that they’re confused as to why the crackdown is happening now when this has been going on for years. But surely this is only an isolated incident at one of those other SEC schools. Right? Right? Maybe the University’s “No comment” is all the comment we need. As far as I’m concerned, by not doing more and/or not doing it in a more public fashion, the University is condoning acts of hazing despite any posturing that would suggest otherwise. Many students are at a point where they openly don’t trust that the administration is moving forward with their best interest in mind, and this tight-lipped secrecy is a big reason why. John Davis is a senior majoring in telecommunication and film. His column runs on Mondays.
Tragedy brings about changes by SoRelle Wyckoff Tragedies are given their name because of the intense impact they have on an individual. Large-scale tragedies are especially brutal due to the varying affects they have on different people. But uniformly, tragedy leads to some form of change. Sept. 11, 2001 was undoubtedly one of the greatest tragedies the United States has experienced. On Sunday, Twitter feeds and Facebook pages were littered with personal memories from Sept. 11, 2001. Almost 3,000 Americans were killed in an act so shocking and personal that even today, 10 years later, each of us can remember exactly where we were and what we did that day. Yet, despite the intense pain and grief this tragedy produced, the last 10 years have been a period of growth and change. The United States has implemented new security measures to protect our country. The advent of the Department of Homeland Security spearheaded changes that soon affected every citizen. Opening a bank account and enrolling in public education now include a checklist of security factors, and immigration laws have intensified. Everyone’s favorite, airport security, has tightened significantly. I may have to arrive at the airport an hour earlier now, only to wait in a line moving at a snail’s pace and be frisked to an uncomfortable degree. But it is a fair trade for a feeling of comfort and safety. And while those topics are debates on their own, they are byproducts of the September 11
terrorist attacks. But the biggest change in America is one of a less tangible nature. The initial reaction of anger and confusion were matched with a call to “rise up” as a nation, to both mourn and work together. Heroes in the form of firemen, officials and civilians rose up, reminding us why American pride is so unique. On Sunday, the 10th anniversary documentaries and live feeds from memorial services around the nation were not spent talking about the war on terrorism or Al Qaeda, but rather about the personal experience and the hope of those affected. And watching the live streams and television documentaries that covered cable on Sunday, I started to think about our own, more recent tragedy. Like Sept. 11, 2001, most of us will forever remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on April 27, 2011. The grief and confusion the natural disaster created was so intense, permanent change ensued. Our own “homeland security” was tightened. This past Wednesday, the University of Alabama tested a new Emergency Action Plan. A text message, voice mail and overhead siren and speaker alerted me that this was “just a test,” but the increase in communication was apparent. The Tree Restoration Program and the newly passed Tuscaloosa Forward plan are other signs of change to come, sure to be followed by more action of the like. But what about that other stuff? The stuff that CNN dedicated its Sunday too, the stuff that makes America different than any other country in the world, the stuff that
helps people “rise up” and come together? We have our heroes that stepped forward, without a doubt. There were students who worked together to answer the needs of tragedy only hours after disaster struck. Many attended memorial services dedicated to the lives lost. Restoration efforts are still being met with passionate dedication. By the time our community realized the impact of the tornado, almost immediately words like “unity,” and promises of “coming together as one student body” were ringing across our campus. And as I returned to Alabama this fall, I was hopeful that being here would give me a chance to help and in return, receive the healing I needed. Whether that has been accomplished or not is different to each person, but after reliving the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001 and then reflecting on the positive growth that ensued, we need to be reminded of the goals we set as a united student body. Conversation can lead to compromise, or it can create a crack that will only grow into an even deeper rift. We should take a deep breath and refocus on that “unity” goal we set for ourselves. Tragedy can shape a community for the better or it can sprout reasons to find differences between each other and birth anger. In 10 years, I hope we can look back on our tragedy and be proud of our change and growth; but as we all realized on Sunday, 10 years goes by much faster than we think. SoRelle Wyckoff is a junior majoring in history and English. Her column runs weekly on Mondays.
The University of Alabama is playing an elaborate game of hide and seek on this campus. They have hidden a select number of lefthanded desks in the corners, sides, and backs of only a few classrooms and expect the lefthanded students to seek them out. When we fail to win this game, our punishment is contorting ourselves into a right-handed desk, attempting to take notes without causing great pain in our shoulders and backs. As the right-handed majority sits comfortably with their arms resting on the edge of their desk, us southpaws get to shift our entire bodies to the side just to get our arms to the point where we can scrawl legibly. If you’ve ever seen how most lefties write, it’s already arthritis waiting to happen. Combine this with the inability to rest your arm while writing for hours on end and you have the right mix for back and shoulder problems. I understand that only about 10 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, which is probably why less than 10 percent of the desks on campus are oriented in our favor. The problem, though, is that when we need them, they aren’t there.
As the right-handed majority sits comfortably with their arms resting on the edge of their desk, us southpaws get to shift our entire bodies to the side just to get our arms to the point where we can scrawl legibly.
I’m pretty sure the maintenance team is in cahoots with the bigwigs on campus to keep the southpaws guessing. A week ago, my class had one left-handed desk. Obviously, I had claimed it on the first day. But recently I came in and suddenly another lefty desk had appeared right behind the original one. I know there was not another left-handed desk in there, so where did it come from? Is there a secret stash of them? When the University sees that there are multiple lefties, do they plant more desks? While I admire the idea of lefty spies shifting the small number of desks around campus, I find it highly unlikely. What is likely is that as we continue to increase the enrollment on campus, we will also continue to increase the amount of pain inflicted on left-handed students. In large lecture halls, all of the desks on the left side of the room are left-oriented. They have to be; there’s room for tables to come off that end of the row. The problem, though, is this removes us from the part of the room where we are most likely to pay attention, or to get involved. Even when the desks are freestanding, they are placed in parts of the classroom where the latecomers and slackers tend to sit. So rather than allow me to play an active role in class, I’m shivering in the back corner under an air vent, stuck next to the girl who won’t stop texting and popping her gum. It’s a true dilemma, folks. The University has made it clear my well-being and my ability to take notes without causing myself physical pain are not on the top of its priority list. And the shooting pain in my side every time I spend two hours taking notes has made it clear that something has to change. As Mr. Burns of The Simpsons fame once said, “Damned infernal gizmo. My kingdom for a left-handed can opener.” Well, my kingdom for a left-handed desk in a prime location.
Theresa Mince is a senior majoring in apparel design.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thanks for the Alabama Hospitality By Sandy and Bill Adams
My husband and I, along with a small group of friends from Ohio and Texas, attended the University of Alabama football game last weekend. Our expectations were low, considering the fact that Kent State football is not highly rated. However, we were pleasantly surprised by how well we were received by the University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa community. We were impressed by the beautiful campus, but more importantly by the students, staff and Bama fans. We were treated with respect by all that we came in contact with and felt very comfortable being on campus. We enjoyed the Alabama football traditions including the tailgate on the quad, the Million Dollar Band and the pride of the fans. We were pleased to hear that the athletic department stresses that athletes are students first! When your area was devastated by the tornado last spring, we watched the videos with horror and prayed for all of you! While visiting we toured the areas near the campus and it became more real to us. We liked the community spirit, “We are coming back!” Having been students at Kent State on May 4, 1970, we remembered the healing process of returning to campus and continuing our lives and activities. The tragedy still remained, but we felt stronger as we forged ahead together. Thanks for a wonderful weekend and great memories! Roll Tide!
Sandy and Bill Adams are graduates of the KSU classes of ’72 and ’71.
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Intramural football kicks off new season By Elisabeth Garcia Contributing Writer
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As football fever hits a high across campus, University of Alabama students will have a chance to thunder onto a field of their own over the next few weeks. Intramural flag football sign ups opened last Tuesday and close Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m., according to the Recreation Center website. Jason Johnston, a freshman majoring in physics, said he was excited about playing this year after playing football in his senior year of high school. “It sounded like a lot of fun,” Johnston said. “It’s an awesome chance to meet guys and have fun playing the sport.” Though football tends to be a male-dominated sport, flag football is open to male, female and co-ed teams, said Amanda Wright, program assistant of staff. The male leagues are further divided into semi-pro, collegiate and pro levels, she said. Austin Burch, a junior majoring in secondary education, is returning to the field this year in the collegiate division with his team, the Wiley Wombats. Though the sport can conflict with study time, he said it’s worth the time management to step away from courses and be with friends to provide stress relief. The Intramural Office does not require specific gear, but Burch said players cannot have pockets on their shorts to avoid hand and finger injuries. He also suggests players use cleats and gloves. The sport is sometimes known for its aggressive nature, but neither Burch nor his teammates have been injured in the past. He said he has seen others receive injuries, like twisted ankles, bruised knees, and cuts and bleeding from diving. Leagues are typically comprised of 10 to 12 players, but as many as 20 members are allowed to a team. Students may only sign up for one allmale or all-female league, so
• Sign-ups close Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m. •Teams cost $60 to register • Mandatory captain meeting on Sept. 15 players on the sorority and fraternity teams are ineligible for intramural play, she said. All-male and all-female teams require seven players on the field during game time; however, eight members are needed for co-ed teams, Wright said. Those who do not have a team or who lack enough players can use the Free Agent list, according to the Rec’s website. New players may be added at any time until the last game of the season. Intramural sports do not have scheduled team practices; however, players generally book the Recreational Field Sunday through Thursday nights from six to 11 p.m., Wright said. The season lasts five weeks, during which teams are weeded out for the four-week playoffs, she said. Teams fight for the ultimate prize of championship T-shirts, which are no joke, Wright said. Advancement to the playoffs is based on a winning record of 50 percent or more and a demonstration of good sportsmanship, she said. Burch said sportsmanship is determined by how players handle the student referees who make the calls. Students are also evaluated by how they treat other teams, avoiding “trash talk.” “Alabama’s about class,” he said. “It’s all determined by how you act and you have to realize it’s just a game, it’s just for fun.” Burch said he has made it to the second round of the playoffs in the past, but expects to get further this year. There will be a mandatory
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By Kris Mitchell Contributing Writer In a Sept. 8 address to a rare joint-session of Congress, President Barack Obama proposed the American Jobs Act—a $447 billion plan consisting of a combination of tax cuts, public works programs and construction projects. The jobs proposal is designed to offer a solution to America’s rough unemployment numbers, and according to UA professors, the effects could be felt locally in Alabama and Tuscaloosa. Anne Williamson, professor of political science at the University, said Obama’s jobs plan is likely to aid the ailing economy. “Given the current state of the economy, any federal jobs plan is likely to have a positive impact,� Williamson said, pointing out specific projects like Project Rebuild America, which would aim to rehabilitate homes, businesses and communities. “With the recent tornadoes, this makes that program particularly important for Alabama,� she said. “The tax credit provisions and reductions in payroll taxes for small businesses should have a positive impact on Tuscaloosa, since many small businesses were struck by tornadoes.� Williamson also pointed
out a problem that could affect AJA’s passage. “Republicans usually favor the types of tax credits that are part of the AJA, but frankly, they must discredit the Obama Administration in any way they can to give them the best chance of prevailing in November 2012,� she said. Ultimately, Williamson said she believes that some version of the AJA is likely to pass, but could look different from Obama’s proposal. Not everyone supports President Obama’s plan. Cliff Sims, chairman of UA’s College Republicans, counted himself among those opposed. “The American people are tired of throwing money we don’t have at our problems,� Sims said. He did say, though, that he supports the president’s efforts to extend and expand payroll tax cuts. “That would put cash in the pockets of consumers and incentivize companies to hire,� he said. “But even that is only a small and temporary boost.� Sims said his idea for putting Americans back to work was to end uncertainty in the economy. “American entrepreneurs will succeed if given the opportunity,� he said. “But they are scared to death right now that the President is going to continue pulling the rug out from under them.�
To David Bailey, the pain that comes with losing money is one of the best things about the Culverhouse Investment Management Group. CIMG is a select group of undergraduate students that manages an investment portfolio that is currently worth around $350,000. Students make real market decisions for this fund, and as Bailey, CIMG’s vice president of public relations, said, “losing money is such a valuable experience.� “I’ve seen the realities and felt the pain,� Bailey said. “There is a real pain that comes with losing real money.� While CIMG has had its share of losses, the group has posted some impressive returns overall. At the end of the second quarter of 2011, CIMG’s portfolio stood at $391,498.97; up 24.29 percent since the group’s inception in 2009. Those gains have since been reduced, but the group is still up almost 10 percent since inception. “Currently all money stays in the fund,� said Rob Norwood, CIMG president. “In the future, the hope is that it will eventually fund scholarships for students throughout the University.� Though many CIMG students are business students, the program is open to all students. The group invests in a variety of sectors, and this variety calls for a variety of students.
CW | Mitchell Hughes Members of the Culverhouse Investment Management Group (CIMG). “It is a unique program,� Bailey said. “We have people who aren’t finance people. For example, we look for biology majors for healthcare investments.� Norwood said the process of choosing stocks is not a short one. “It is a very intensive process,� Norwood said. “Some guys will sit and look at a pick for two months before they finally pitch it.� Bailey said the knowledge gained from the program is worth the time and hard work put in. “Learning how to value something, whether it be an equity or some other financial instrument, or simply a car or a house is a very important skill,� Bailey said. “Our members learn how to do that.� Norwood agreed that CIMG is a good learning experience. “As far as what it has taught me, the question would be what
hasn’t it taught me?� Norwood said. The skills learned from this program are reflected in the high job placement rates of CIMG members. Members have been placed at JP Morgan, BBVA Compass and Ernst and Young, among others. Norwood said CIMG was a great help in the pursuit of a job in the investment industry. “For my career there is really nothing I could have done better than CIMG,� Norwood said. “It is exactly what a student at Alabama interested in the investment industry should do.� Bailey said even with the sting of losing, he likes the risky game of investment. “They said it never feels as good to win and it hurts to lose, and that’s probably true,� Bailey said. “But I like the risk.� For more information on CIMG and how to get involved, visit their website at cba.ua.edu/ cimg.
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the razor’s edge of a seemingly intractable debate and inject perspective and clarity into the proliferating babble,� said Department Chair Theodore Trost. Even more unique is the offering of a minor in Judaic studies. This program is headed by Steven L. Jacobs, the Aaron Aronov chair of Judaic studies. “Mine is a unique position in a unique department,� Jacobs said. Since 1990 the department
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The University’s department of religious studies is the only full department of its kind at a public school in the state. “In the hotly contested environment of 21st century American culture, in which ‘theory and belief’ and ‘church and state’ are catchwords for controversy, the department of religious studies seeks to train scholars who can walk
has offered the minor in Judaic jtudies. It is not only the lone minor program in the state, but one of the few across the southeast, he said. Jacobs said that many students have misconceptions about what Judaic studies or religious studies in general entail. “We aren’t a priest or seminary program,� Jacobs said. “Most of our students have no desire to work in religion.� Students in Judaic Studiesare required to take three classes that focus on Jewish philosophy, history, and theology. After that, they take four elective courses and can petition for courses from other departments to count towards the minor. Common elective courses are Hebrew language classes offered by the department of modern languages and classics, and classes with the Holocaust as the subject, including film classes. “We see students from all backgrounds,� Jacobs said. “Our course on the Middle East draws students from international relations, history, and politics.� Chesley Peed, who minored in Judaic studies and is planning to get her masters in the same field, said it is an area of study that genuinely intrigues her. “After one class in Judaic studies with Dr. Steve Jacobs, I was hooked,� Peed said. “It was surprising for me to learn that we have one of the top schools in genocide and Holocaust studies. As a professor, Dr. Jacobs invests a vast amount of effort into the program and his students’ careers.� Jacobs said he encourages students from every walk of life to study religion. “The study of Judaism is foundational to so many disciplines,� Jacobs said. “I’m thrilled and honored to have this position at the University.�
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For many young girls, becoming a model is a lifelong dream. One UA student has lived out the dream by recently modeling for a photo shoot appearing in Seventeen Magazine. Paige Conklin, a freshman majoring in journalism, said she has been interested in fashion from an early age. “I’m either online or looking through magazines for the new trends,” Conklin said. “I have always admired models who get to wear really cool clothing and get paid for it. Plus, it’s such a great way to express yourself.” Working with her agency Covergirl Agency of New York, Conklin was able to set up an interview with Seventeen in March. She then headed back to The Big Apple in May for the fall “Back-to-School” photo shoot. “I seriously had less than two weeks to get everything together,” Conklin said. “It was [during] the last week of my senior
year, so I was missing awards day and had to get excuses for missing the last week. But after it all, honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Conklin even had the chance to meet the editor-in-chief of Seventeen, Ann Shokets. “I was able to meet most of [the staff] at the shoot,” she said. “They were very welcoming but told me I had such a Southern accent.” Donna Conklin, her mother, traveled with her daughter to New York for the photo shoot and said she and her daughter are very close. “That’s the thing about Paige and I, we always do things together,” she said. “I guess you could think of me as her manager.” For both Paige and her mother, the trip to New York was a dream come true. “Modeling is very competitive and she’s not really a six-footfive girl,” Donna Conklin said. “She’s five-foot-eight, so when we got the yes for Seventeen, we felt like it was finally hap-
pening.” Though Paige Conklin isn’t the typical height for a high fashion runway model, she said she enjoys doing anything that allows her to be herself. For now, she plans to focus more on school but said she hopes to get the chance to model for other international fashion magazines in the future. “Hopefully soon, I can get some time and will be able to fly back to New York to interview with Teen Vogue,” she said. Conklin said juggling school and modeling has been difficult. “Giving up modeling is just not something that I wanted to do, but school comes first,” she said. “I’m hoping as the year goes on, I will be able to figure out a plan to make it all work.” Donna Conklin also said she hopes Paige finds room for both modelling and school. “Right now, we are going to take it slow,” she said. “I think as you get older and when you’ve had school, your focus is better.” Eventually, Conklin said she
UA freshman Paige Conklin modeled for Seventeen magazine in May. Her photos appeared in the September issue.
Covergirl Agency of New York hopes to become a writer for a magazine. She said she really enjoys writing and hopes to gain internship experiences during her time in college and then work for a fashion magazine in New York or Los Angeles. All college students, she said,
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could live their dreams with a little determination. “Just stay true to yourself and figure out a plan that will allow you to balance everything,” she said. “What really helped me was staying focused and my drive to be successful.”
COLUMN | FILM
‘Contagion’ a story about globalization As I left the theater after seeing Steven Soderbergh’s latest film “Contagion”, the woman in front of me coughed and then grabbed the railing as she walked down the stairs. I could see the people around me look at her in disgust as we exited the theater. No one else in our vicinity touched the railing. “Contagion” is the story of an airborne virus, MEV-1, that kills its victims shortly after being contracted. The film parallels the work of the medical community and government to find a cure with the struggles facing the ordinary people who come into contact with the virus. Within the first fifteen minutes of the film, the magnitude of MEV-1 becomes evident to the viewer. The rate at which
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downtown’s historic buildings, is who gave the theatre its bulb-bedazzled marquee, asymmetrical house and warm, Spanish Renaissance-style interior, which he based on the decorous courtyard of the Davanzati Palace in Florence, Italy. After its grand opening in the spring of 1938, first screening Million Dollar Baby, the theatre served as a movie theater under lease to Paramount until it was renovated in 1976 to be a performing arts center featuring live music and plays. Today it stands as a national venue for musical performance, local theater and independent film. The theatre has welcomed acts such as Ry Cooter in 1976, The Police on their first national tour in 1979, Vincent Price in 1981, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today under the direction of theatre manager David Allgood, the Bama Theatre still
fear contamination. Millions of people die, and chaos breaks out across the globe. The all-star cast includes Matt Damon, Jude Law, Lawrence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard, Gweneth Paltrow and Kate Winslett, who play people around the world affected by the virus. Most of the actors do not come in contact with one another during the film. Instead, a series of parallel stories about the different characters’ experiences is told. The lack of character development makes the film less appealing because it is hard to empathize with one individrottentomatoes.com ual, but perhaps Soderbergh’s intent was never to create it spreads is much greater than characters in which the audianyone expected, and it is so ence could associate with on easily transmitted between a deeper level. Like the glopeople that everyone begins to balist undercurrents in the remembers its past. Arriving in 2003, Allgood has brought in big international acts such as Aimee Mann and The Drive-By Truckers, continuously building on the success of their 70th anniversary show that featured Joan Baez. Allgood also began the Bama Art House Film Series to keep the theatre’s history alive. “There was no TV,” Allgood said. “People would come to town from the rural areas of Tuscaloosa, and The Bama Theatre was often a stop…[The Bama Theatre’s] still a living room of Tuscaloosa. People meet up, make new friends and have social events here.” Derived from the Silver Screen series, which started in 1999 and screened classics, the Art House series features films outside the scope of a typical movie theatre, screening independent and international films. According to Allgood, some of the films are funny, some are poignant and some are both. Although some films feature household names, all differ greatly from typical blockbuster fair.
film, Soderbergh’s intent was to show the complexities and expansiveness of globalization by developing multiple stories across multiple states and nations. By following the virus as it crosses the planet, “Contagion” demonstrates the amazing ease with which individuals from all over the world come in contact. In a scene that is best representative of the globalist theme of the movie, Cotillard, a World Health Organization doctor, reviews security camera footage from a Hong Kong casino where the virus is believed to be first transmitted. The footage reveals people from all over the world interacting with each other. They then return to their home countries and so begins the spread of the virus. On the surface, “Contagion”
“We think it’s important to try and stay on top of the kind of films around the country and around the world that are considered artsy,” Allgood said. Allgood said the city of Tuscaloosa is a community rooted in learning and intellectualism and the theatre caters to that. Nine films are featured in this fall’s Art House series, with the next screening occurring on Sept. 13 and featuring Ewan McGregor in “Beginners.” The theatre also welcomes large film festivals, such as The Black Maria and Ann Arbor. Allgood said he looks forward to the rest of the Art House series and to welcoming future acts like Bryan Adams and Needtobreathe. He also looks forward to continuing to host acoustic nights, writer’s series and local theater productions and furthering the history of the Tuscaloosa mainstay. “I want people to feel at home here,” Allgood said. “The Bama doesn’t belong to any entity as much as it does the people of Tuscaloosa.”
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is a film about a virus and the impact it has on the main characters, but it is also much more than that. It is a commentary on the human condition and rise of globalism. The transborder story covers every continent, and the characters are not unified by anything more than their association to MEV1. Although the major actors in the film could easily be found sitting in the front row of the Kodak Theater on Oscar night, there is not one character that is more developed than the others. The stories of individual struggle are isolated and not woven to a single fabric. This is the great irony of the film. A story of globalism and interconnectivity illustrates the isolation that is also created by a seemingly smaller world.
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LIFESTYLES this weekend WEDNESDAY • Drive-By Truckers: 9 p.m. a.m., Bama Theatre
FRIDAY • Bear Country: 7:30 p.m., Bean-Brown Theatre
SATURDAY • ABALABIP! Feat. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: 8 p.m., Bama Theatre
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Position grades
Breaking down Alabama vs. Kent State
Tide excelled, still room for improvement
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Quarterback: A-
| Number of people who attended the Alabama vs. Penn State, which was the largest crowd to ever see an Alabama game.
McCarron looked poised in his first road start of his young career. However, he did force some passes that will be turnovers against SEC teams.
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| Number of road wins Alabama has had since 2008, compared to two losses.
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Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy proved to be the perfect one-two punch against Penn State.
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| Number of times Trent Richardson ran the ball, a career high.
Wide Receivers: C
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| Number of Alabama turnovers, compared to five against Kent State.
Offensive Line: B+
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| Number of points the Alabama defense has allowed in its last 12 quarters of play (Michigan State, Kent State and Penn State).
As a unit, they got better with their run blocking. There are still a few kinks they need to work out before conference play.
Defense: A+
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They forced three turnovers and constantly pressured the quarterback.
Coaching: A-
Dre Kirkpatrick celebrates after a great play.
They made the proper defensive adjustments after Penn State opened the game with a big drive. The minus is for predictable offensive play calling.
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“I think he played a lot better today,” Saban said. “I thought he was a lot more confident, and I think he did a good job of planning what we had to do on offense today.” McCarron said he doesn’t worry about the competition and prefers to focus on what he does on the field. “I don’t worry about that,” McCarron said. “That is not my concern. That is why coach makes the calls. He tells me to go out and play, and I play.” McCarron seemed more comfortable against Penn State than he did in week one. In his first season starting for the Tide, McCarron said he has drawn from his time watching former Tide quarterback Greg McElroy as well as other teammates. “I’ve been sitting behind Greg (McElroy) for two
“I have been playing football since I was four, so today was just another day for me.” — AJ McCarron, Alabama quarterback
years,” McCarron said. “I have learned a lot sitting behind him. That is why I have the players around me though, to help me out, to help me grow up a little bit faster. As long as they have confidence in me, we’ll be fine.” McCarron also realizes that he does not have to do it alone. Alabama’s identity is still very much defined by its strong defense and powerful running backs. McCarron said having talented backs behind him opens up the game and makes his job easier. “When you see Trent
(Richardson) or Eddie (Lacy) or Jalston (Fowler), any of our guys in the backfield, you know you are good,” McCarron said. “They make big plays for you. That’s one thing I have learned, them guys, the offensive line and the receivers all made big plays for me.” As McCarron continues to build confidence, running back Trent Richardson said he sees a leader developing. “[This game] is going to get his confidence up real high,” Richardson said. “That is something we need as a quarterback. He is going to be a leader on this team.” It is yet to be known whether or not McCarron will be the next Tide quarterback, but one thing is certain. The confident quarterback will enjoy the experience one play at a time. “It feels good,” McCarron said. “I have been playing football since I was four, so today was just another day for me.”
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AJ McCarron is another gunslinger By Marquavius Burnett
If you live by the gun, then there is a good chance you will die by the gun. In this case, the gun is AJ McCarron’s arm. After watching Alabama dominate Penn State on Saturday, I noticed that McCarron had a little bit of gunslinger in him. With quarterbacks, the term gunslinger is usually given to the guy who seriously thinks he can make every throw, no matter what the coverage is, and consistently tries to fit footballs into pinholes. Some notable quarterbacks who have been hit with the gunslinger tag include Brett Favre and Jay Cutler. Favre is great and owns nearly every important quarterback statistic, but he is also known to lose games by forcing throws and trying to play outside of the offense. Cutler…. well, Cutler is another story completely. Before I go on, let me say that I am not hating on McCarron or knocking his performance. I believe he has all of the tools
to be a great quarterback and with proper coaching, he will ultimately lead the Crimson Tide to a championship. McCarron played a solid game once he finally settled in and got rid of the road jitters. He made some nice decisions, went through his progressions, often dumping the ball off when there was no one open, and controlled the offense like a veteran quarterback. With that said, one thing that jumped out at me after breaking down McCarron’s performance was that McCarron has a ton of confidence in his arm. He threw a few questionable passes that should have been picked off, including his touchdown to tight end Michael Williams. When Alabama gets into conference play, those questionable passes will be picked off. No disrespect to Penn State’s defense, but they don’t have the elite perimeter speed of LSU or Florida. At Alabama, quarterbacks are taught to be game managers whose job is more not to lose the game than it is to win
it. To be successful at Alabama, a quarterback just needs to not make mistakes, hand the ball off and of course, not make mistakes (that’s so important I had to say it twice). Gunslingers aren’t accustomed to playing that way. Gunslingers like to prove to the world that their arms are magical cannons that have the ability to make throws seen only in video games. And if my assessment of McCarron is correct, then he is surely cut from the same mold as the Favres and Cutlers of the world. If McCarron is chosen as the next Tide quarterback (Saban hasn’t officially announced that he will be), then the coaching staff will have to constantly monitor his throws and teach him that you don’t always have to go for the big play. But coaching usually doesn’t get through to the gunslingers. They come from a completely different breed of quarterback. The only way they learn is by losing. For McCarron’s sake, I hope that losing comes in practices and not a real game. Right: AJ McCarron lines up to take the snap against Penn State. Left: DeQuan Menzie celebrates after a successful play.
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