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McElroy aids Debate arrives at UA Gubernatorial debate to be aired on C-SPAN, APT at 7 p.m. in FocusFirst celebration 2010 Debate Hosted at the University of Alabama Lottery

Supports a lottery. Wants to use the lottery to fund a scholarship program for attendance at a public university, two year college or technical program.

Health Care

Supports President Barack Obama’s health care plan. Supports public option, a proposed insurance plan offered by the federal government.

Does not support a lottery. Said the lottery would be a “detriment to the state” but would support a vote if Alabamians had all the facts upfront. Opposes federal health care law. Believes in a statewide insurance exchange, tax incentives and electronic medical records.

Tax Policy Promises no new tax on working families. Supports removing sales tax on food. Education

Demands public colleges and universities to be transparent in spending. Wants to reduce dropout rate by targeting high-risk students.

Believes it is the government’s role to allow children access to college, trade schools and pre-K. Wants to use lottery revenue to fund schools. Democratic Candidate, Ron Sparks www.sparks2010.com

Will freeze ad valorem taxes on homestead until property is cleared. Wants property tax appraisals every four years instead of annually.

Republican Candidate, Dr. Robert Bentley www.robertbentley2010.com

For more information visit: decisionalabama.ua.edu Information gathered by Patty Vaughan. Information and pictures from al.com and campaign websites.

CW | Brian Pohuski CW | Drew Hoover Tristan Lucious, 4, sits on Greg McElroy’s lap to have his vision screened at the Tuscaloosa Headstart. By Amanda Sams Senior Staff Reporter alsams1@crimson.ua.edu

lap the Wednesday morning before the Duke game. The athlete sat in a faded cinder block building on 2nd Street Some people may have been to administer a vision screensurprised to find Crimson Tide ing test for the 100,000th child quarterback Greg McElroy holding a grinning child on his See FOCUS, page 7

By Taylor Holland Senior Staff Reporter tlholland1@crimson.ua.edu The University is offering students who did not receive tickets to Thursday’s gubernatorial debate an alternative so they can still witness the event. The Student Government Association and the Ferguson Student Center have joined

together to host a debate viewing party Thursday night, where students can eat free Chick-fil-A and watch the debate in the East Dining Room of the Ferguson Center. The viewing party will begin at 6:30 p.m. Also, C-SPAN announced Tuesday that they would be broadcasting the event live across the nation. The debate will be broadcast unedited

up to four times after the live broadcast, according to a press release. “The Sept. 16 gubernatorial debate is the premier debate of the 2010 state election cycle, and the national coverage from C-SPAN is a testament to that,” SGA President James Fowler said in the release. “It is evident that the entire state, and now the nation, has taken note that students at The University

of Alabama have engaged in their civic duty of educating their vote and ensuring that their voice is heard across the state.” Jimmy Young, UA gubernatorial debate coordinator, also addressed the national coverage in the press release. “This is a great opportunity for both our SGA and

See DEBATE, page 7

Trustees to review building projects CrimsonRide By Haley Herfurth Contributing Writer The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees will meet Friday to review plans for several building projects affecting the UA campus and to vote on the approval of more than $6 million in scholarships. The board will vote to approve a preliminary search for contractors for the new $66 million North Bluff Residential Community, which the University hopes to complete by 2012. Plans for North Bluff place it at the current site of

FAST FACTS Projects in Review: • $66 million North Bluff Residential Community • $6 million scholarship fund • $6.5 million campus police center • $3.75 million fraternity house renovations Rose Towers. The proposed seven-story building would house 984 resi-

dents and include classroom space, a game room, a community kitchen and a living room on the seventh floor, as well as a centrally located laundry facility on the fifth floor. The plan also includes a new recreational facility and dining hall. The University is also preparing to build a new twostory campus police center. The plans for the new facility are in their final stages. The center, which is budgeted to cost about $6.5 million, will be behind the University Law School on Jackson Avenue. The University plans to

extend Jackson Avenue into a cul-de-sac and add a total of 92 parking spaces. Another issue the board will discuss will be renovations of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house. According to the budget, renovations will cost about $3.75 million as a loan to the fraternity. The fraternity will pay the University back via rental income and miscellaneous charges to members. The board will also vote on a proposed fourth phase of the Science and Engineering

See BOARD, page 2

Students protest proposed strip mine By Amanda Sams Senior Staff Reporter alsams1@crimson.ua.edu A group of students plan to rally today at 4 p.m. in front of Moody Music Building to protest a proposed strip mine near the Black Warrior River. “The situation is that there is a proposed strip mine, and the company, Shepherd Bend LLC, is requesting that the University of Alabama sell some land to build it on,” said Mallory Flowers, a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering and one of the organizers of the rally. “The proposed location is 800 feet from Birmingham Water Works, which supplies all of the drinking water to the surrounding areas.” Toxins such as manganese le this

to protest the proposed strip mine

• Where: Moody Music Building

• When: Today at 4 p.m.

and iron that would result from this strip mine could contaminate the drinking water and cause potential health hazards to surrounding residents, Flowers said. “I don’t want to see our school involved in something so volatile and harmful to the community,” she said. “The

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effects to the community of Cordova,” Flowers said. “We want to show through the rally that students, alumni and the surrounding community don’t want our drinking water tainted by a strip mine.” Flowers said she originally planned to hold the rally in front of the Bryant Conference Center, but was told she would have to move the event in order to accommodate other events occurring at the same time. “With both a Board of Trustees meeting and a gubernatorial debate in that area of campus in the same timeframe, we could not accommodate a large group of people gathering at that site,” Lane said.

See MINE, page 2

By Taylor Holland Senior Staff Reporter tlholland1@crimson.ua.edu Many UA students and staff have found it difficult to find a seat on the CrimsonRide during certain hours of the day. “There are some days when I feel like a canned sardine on the buses,” said Kenny Spradling, a senior majoring in electrical and computer engineering. “It’s just ridiculous that their timing is so terrible. Two or three of the buses on the same route will drive right next to each other, which kills their 15 minute plan.”

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Ralph Clayton, assistant director of transportation services, said the increased ridership can be attributed to many different factors. “Obviously, during peak times the buses can be more crowded,” Clayton said. “We’ve changed our routes so that’s helped get more riders. The new northeast commuter lot provides more parking to students, so that could attribute some to the higher number of riders. “Also, the Crimson route, which took the place of the

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CW|Megan Smith Students crowd the bus on Tuesday afternoon outside Gorgas library.

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mine probably won’t go through without consent from UA, since they own the majority of the property where it would be installed.” However, the University has not yet signed any contracts regarding a strip mine. “The University has no current plans to lease the land for strip mining and has not been approached about leasing the land,” Assistant Vice President for University Relations Deborah Lane said. Nevertheless, some students want more than verbal assurance that the land has not been mined off yet. “We are asking the University to give us a written statement saying they won’t consider mining this land because of negative health

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

ADVERTISING • Dana Andrzejewski, Advertising Manager, 348-8995, cwadmanager@gmail.com • Drew Gunn, Advertising Coordinator, 348-8044 • Hallett Ogburn, Territory Manager, 348-2598

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ON THE CALENDAR

LAKESIDE Lunch Char-grilled Rosemary Pork Buttered Rice Vegetable Lasagna (Vegetarian) Black Eyed Peas BBQ Riblet Sandwich Dinner Southwest Rotisserie Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Sauteed Asparagus Mexican Corn

BURKE Lunch Beef Stroganoff with Noodles Lima Beans Vegetable Chimichanga (Vegetarian) Napolo Sausage, Pepper & Onion Calzone Jerk Pork Loin

What: Can’t Strip Tide

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Pride - Students and community members will gather on Sept. 16 to let their representatives hear their voice.

Education workshop

Where: A232 Gordon

Where: Outside Bryant

When: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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• Brittany Key, Zone 4, 348-8054 • Robert Clark, Zone 5, 348-2670 • Emily Richards, Zone 6, 3486876 • Amy Ramsey, Zone 7, 348-8742 • Rebecca Tiarsmith, Zone 8, 3486875 • Caleb Hall, Creative Services Manager, 348-8042 The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when classes are in session during Fall and Spring Semester except for the Monday after Spring Break and the Monday after Thanksgiving, and once a week when school is in session for the summer. Marked calendar provided. The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 354032389. The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright © 2010 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White.

SATURDAY What: Football With the Vets - The Community Service Center is hosting a viewing party for the Alabama vs. Duke game. Volunteers will travel to the hospital to watch the game and spend time with veterans.

When: 4 – 6 p.m.

What: Capstone Interna-

Where: Tuscaloosa VA

What: “North meets south

tional Coffee Hour - enjoy conversation and coffee with our friends from around the world

Where: 121 B. B. Comer

When: 2 p.m.

meets north again: A global series of species introductions” by Dr. Gary N. Ervin

Where: Lloyd Hall Room

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When: 11:30 a.m. – 1

When: 4 – 5 p.m.

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What: UA Philosophy To-

What: UA Celebrates Constitution Day with Student Debate on Defense of Marriage Act

Where: 205 Smith Hall

Where: Ferguson Center

When: 7:30 p.m.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Potatoes Au Gratin Seasoned Pinto Beans Vegetarian Lasagna Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Hospital (volunteers will meet at the Ferguson Plaza to carpool)

What: UA Astronomy’s Public Sky Viewings

day Series Kicks Off with “Is There a Right to Immigrate?”

Where: Gallalee Hall When: 8 p.m.

Theater

When: 1 p.m.

Submit your events to calendar@cw.ua.edu

ON CAMPUS

Graduate School to hold Preview Day Thursday The University of Alabama Graduate School will hold its Preview Day from 3 – 6:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center. The day will include information on the graduate school in general and individual graduate programs at the University, as well as practice graduate school admissions tests. The day begins in the Ferguson Theater with a presentation by the Graduate School’s staff titled “The Benefits of Investing in a Graduate Education.”

University Boulevard to be resurfaced University Boulevard from Wallace Wade Avenue to Sixth Avenue will undergo roadway resurfacing beginning at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16. The project is expected to be complete by Sept. 25, pending no inclement weather. Two lanes will be open at all times for vehicular traffic, proper traffic control will be in place and flagmen will be present to direct traffic. Expect slight delays while traveling to and from campus in this area. Contact Sommer Coleman, project manager, at 348-5950 for more information.

SGA Ideas to Action seeks ideas The Student Government Association’s Ideas to Action committee encourages students to submit their ideas for campus events, programs and reform through sga.ua.edu.. For more information, contact Ross Mullins at jrossmullins@gmail.com.

Crossroads Community Center to discuss Hurricane Katrina “Remembering Hurricane Katrina: Five Years Later” will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Crossroads Community Center lounge in 232 Ferguson Student Center. Neecha R. Turner was displaced by Hurricane Katrina and is now the office manager for UA’s Career Center. She will share her story. Others offering their retrospective of Katrina include Brice Miller, assistant director of Crossroads Community Center, and Sheldon L. “Shelly” Rosenzweig, a veteran crisis counselor from Tuscaloosa. For more information, contact brice.miller@ua.edu.

UA Philosophy Today lecture series talks immigration The UA Philosophy Today lecture series will kick off at 7:30 p.m. today, with University of Colorado associate professor of philosophy Michael Huemer giving a lecture titled “Is There a Right to Immigrate?” The lecture will be held in Smith Hall, Room 205. The Philosophy Today lecture series brings four experts to the University’s campus to discuss several controversial subjects throughout the year. The lecture is free and open to the public. Humer will also be delivering a second lecture, “Against Democratic Authority,” on Friday at 2:30 p.m. in tenHoor Room 354.

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Therefore, Flowers said, she consulted with the other members of her group and decided to hold the rally elsewhere. “The University asked us where we would liked to relocate and said that the area located on the corner of University Boulevard and 2nd Street would be available for

us,” Flowers said. “We were not required to submit an application for the new location.” Lane said the University encourages students to voice their opinions on subjects they care about. “We also strive to make sure they can do so in an environment that is safe for them, the campus community and our other guests and visitors,” she said.

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“I’ve been sick since Monday, and the asinine circles they Continued from page 1 take around campus made me six minutes late to class after Coleman-Quad Express bus, I had left 30 minutes before it is sometimes crowded, but started.” we have the same number of C l ay t o n said the buses running that we had CrimsonRide’s peak hours this time last semester.” occur between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Clayton said the weather “This is actually when some

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“I’ve been sick since Monday, and the asinine circles they take around campus made me six minutes late to class after I had left 30 minutes before it started.” — Stephen Dethrage

has also been a factor. “Historically, we’ve seen that in hot-type periods, as well as when it’s cold, ridership is up.” Stephen Dethrage, a sophomore majoring in journalism, said it wasn’t the tight spaces that bothered him, but the buses’ routes. “I spent longer than it would have taken me to walk from Lakeside West to Reese Phifer on the bus,” Dethrage said.

of our parking lots are really packed,” he said. “A lot of it has to do with class time. We expect a large volume of riders 20 minutes before class and right after classes let out.” C l ay t o n said the CrimsonRide keeps a spare bus to monitor and service the routes that become congested throughout the day, and hopes to receive two more buses to be used as spares by November.

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for approval at Friday’s meeting. In addition to the bequest of Rosenfield, a new scholarship named after football coach Nick Saban and 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram will provide over $50,000 in athletic scholarships. The Nick Saban and Mark Ingram Endowed Athletic Scholarship in Intercollegiate Athletics at the University was granted by the UA President’s Cabinet. The meetings will take place at Sellers Auditorium in the Bryant Conference Center beginning at 11:15 a.m.

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Complex, which will add five instructional laboratories, 48 research laboratories, and a 5,000-square-foot clean room at a cost of slightly more than $200,000. Besides reviewing proposed building projects, the board will vote to accept over $6 million in scholarships. Betsy Plank Rosenfield bestowed $3.5 million to the University, totaling more than half of the scholarships up

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New Buffalo Phil’s sees mixed reactions By Ethan Summers Staff Reporter summers.ethan@gmail.com

After a Buffalo Phil’s opened in Lakeside Dining Hall on Aug. 16, Kristina Hopton-Jones, director of University dining services, said Dining Services has received positive feedback from students. “The restaurant that was previously in the new Buffalo Phil’s space at Lakeside was not as popular as other venues,� Hopton-Jones said. “Bama Dining wanted to provide a concept that the students wanted.� Anne Hayes, a junior majoring in elementary education, said she was excited about the new location opening because it fits well with her class schedule. “I’m so excited about Phil’s

being at Lakeside because it’s [on] campus,� Hayes said. “Once I’m done with my 11:50 class, I can just walk over to Lakeside to have a nice sit-down meal. “Plus, I can meet some of my friends for lunch there instead of having to go to the Ferg where it’s so crowded,� she added. However, not all students were as excited as Hayes. Terresica Crews, a senior majoring in accounting, said the new venue did not appeal to her, mainly because she doesn’t like food from Buffalo Phil’s in general. “If it’s anything like this one [on The Strip], I probably won’t go,� Crews said. “It’s very overpriced and the burgers are dry.� On the other hand, Crews said the idea of placing a

popular restaurant in a dining hall was a good idea. “It’s a good way to generate business,â€? she said. Deidre Stubblefield, a junior majoring in psychology, disagreed with the opinion that Phil’s is overpriced. “It’s one of the few places you can use Dining Dollars, which is a big plus,â€? Stubblefield said. “I love Buffalo Phil’s. I think it’s great for people who live on this side of campus.â€? Hopton-Jones said the space required little construction and modification. “The space there needed to be utilized to serve students more effectively than the previous restaurant in that area,â€? she said. “There was not really any construction, just adjustments to menu boards and dĂŠcor.â€? The new Buffalo PhilĘźs in Lakeside is now open to students.

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Lt. gov candidate looks to control spending By Ethan Summers Staff Reporter easummers@crimson.ua.edu

Kay Ivey, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, came to Tuscaloosa on Wednesday with a message of self-control for the state of Alabama. She and other candidates came to Tuscaloosa to meet with the probate judges of Alabama, she said. She sat for an interview with The Crimson White staff Sept. 15. Ivey is running against Democrat and current lieutenant governor Jim Folsom, Jr. The general election is Nov. 2. Ivey began her bid for the office of governor during her last term as state treasurer in 2009, but soon shifted in early 2010 in order to run for the office of lieutenant governor. She said her goals for the office are to protect families and small businesses from increasing taxes, and to create “high paying, quality, stable, 21st century jobs� out of new and existing industries. Ivey also plans to “corral irresponsible government spending.� Ivey said job creation should be tailored to each community’s

individual resources and size. “My home in Wilcox County will never be the home of a Hyundai,� Ivey said. She said her community would be better suited for small to medium-sized industries, and this sort of analytical thinking is crucial for the mutual success of both communities and industries. Of government spending, Ivey said the state budget was struggling because of spending practices. “As your state treasurer, I can look you in the eye and tell you revenue is not the issue,� Ivey said. “It’s lack of spending priorities. “They say, ‘Well let’s just raise taxes,’ but when you raise taxes, you discourage entrepreneurship.� Ivey said, in her time as state treasurer, her office cut significant amounts of unnecessary spending, including $5 million in “administrative overhead.� “There’s been a 29 percent reduction in staff and a 35 percent reduction in [office] budget,� Ivey said. “That’s on top of proration, and that’s important.� Ivey said every office in the state has faced budget cuts due to proration, and her budget

cuts were significant because she enforced them on top of the proration. Proration is a state-mandated budget cut in response to a loss of revenue. Ivey said if she were elected, budget cuts would be large and rapid but not unnecessary. “It can be done and it doesn’t have to be done with a meat cleaver,� Ivey said. An emphasis on internal audits would be necessary to the process, Ivey said. Internal audits are assessments of budgets initiated and carried out by the organization itself, without outside influence. “They’re going to police themselves; they’re going to modify their behavior,� Ivey said. When asked if she would broaden the powers of the office of lieutenant governor – powers that were limited following the 1998 election of Steve Windom – Ivey said she does not plan to do such things. “But this is going to be a fulltime job,� Ivey said. “There’s a lot of work to be done.� Ivey said one of the main goals of her new office would be increased transparency, particularly toward the way committee

meetings are managed. Ivey described the current system as one where “Joe Bubba is on Committee A and Committee B, and they’ve scheduled both meetings at the same time.� She also said she would require meetings to be announced several days ahead of time to allow people to make plans and attend all their meetings. When asked about the PACT Plan, Ivey said Lieutenant Governor Folsom pushed through legislation in 2009 requiring the state of Alabama to comply with their commitment to students. The plan would also have fresh funding by no later than 2015, Ivey said. “It’s been almost impossible to manage,� Ivey said. “But not one student has done without.The PACT Program continues.� Ivey said tuition increases are a serious issue requiring cooperation between the state, universities and communities. “There’s got to be a partnership,� Ivey said. “Tuition has got to be addressed and curtailed in some fashion so that students don’t go heavily into debt upon graduation.� The per-student debt average for 2010 was $24,651, according

to finaid.org. One quarter of students borrowed more than $30,000 for a four-year degree. When asked about loosening gambling restrictions to raise revenue for the state, Ivey said she did not see gambling as a solution. “Gambling or gaming or whatever else is not a good business model,� Ivey said. “Unstable ventures, at best,

can’t produce a steady source of income to a family based on who’s going to pull a lever or flash the cards,� Ivey said. Ivey said that, at the end of the day, her generation must bear the burden of fixing the economy for the rising generation. “My generation has to make some cuts it’s never had to make before,� Ivey said. “Y’all’s generation can be more prosperous.�

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Thursday, September 16, 2010 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4

{ YOUR VIEW } WEB COMMENTS In response to “Woman raped after Penn State game” “This is a terrible thing that happened…but maybe if she had better friends and didnʼt get drunk it wouldnʼt have happened…” — uagrad

“What a ridiculous and completely insensitive comment to make. Maybe if the guy hadnʼt raped her it wouldnʼt have happened. NEVER blame the victim. She did NOTHING wrong.” — Jessica Trull

“It is up to every person to take responsibility for themselves and work to protect themselves. From family experience I know rape is never something someone chooses and can be a devastating experience for the victim and their family. However, this person chose to get drunk, in public, late at night.” — RTR

EDITORIAL BOARD Victor Luckerson Editor Jonathan Reed Managing Editor Tray Smith Opinions Editor Adam Greene Chief Copy Editor

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

UA must put students ahead of reputation

As Kappa In short: The University Sigma attempts should be more forthright to appeal its about campus incidents national leadso that the student body ers’ decision as a whole can learn from to revoke its certain groups’ mistakes charter, the circumstances surrounding the fraternity’s trouble remain shrouded in mystery. Rumors abound in classroom discussions and message board rants, but all the confusion could be alleviated if one source would step forward and present all the facts—the University itself. Whenever controversy befalls fraternities or sororities, University administrators choose to dole out punishment in private, preventing the media—and by extension, the student body—from knowing the details of an organization’s conduct infractions. Such a policy benefits no one. The Crimson White is not chomping at the bit to publish the names of perpetrators and victims. We simply want to explain in an open and transparent way events that were serious enough to lead to a greek organization being removed from campus. However, University administrators and staff refused multiple requests for further details on Kappa Sigma’s violations of the Student Code of Conduct. By revealing this information, the University would benefit the UA community as whole. They would be showing greek organizations and other student groups that the University does not stand for the type of misconduct that puts people’s lives in danger. Instead of scrambling to quiet such a story, the University should be forthright in explaining what happened and proactive in offering solutions so that such an event won’t happen again. Moreover, a more transparent policy would better convey to students the dangers associated with largescale parties. Students, particularly freshmen, need to be aware of hazards such as roofies and alcohol poisoning. No amount of AlcoholEdu training can be as sobering as learning from real campus situations. Despite the need for frankness, the University chooses to protect its image first and foremost. Instead of providing the facts to help students make informed decisions, the University constantly attempts to shape an idyllic view of campus life, which is not always reflected in the headlines that stream across these very pages. And when the full truth of a controversial situation is revealed, as is almost inevitable in this digital age, the University looks all the worse for attempting to hide it. The University has seen two fraternities lose their charter in less than two years. SigEp was removed from campus in 2008 due to issues regarding hazing. Today the University is repeating its mistake of not being forthcoming about the facts. The time has come to stop protecting institutions that act irresponsibly and instead offer transparency, leadership and solutions. Image isn’t everything, UA. The students are.

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A big load of grease By Paul Thompson You’d be hard pressed to find a freshman on this campus who isn’t worried about the “freshman 15,” referring to the weight many students are afraid of gaining during their first year of college. I was no different, even if I was unsuccessful in preventing it. College is a stressful time, especially freshman year, and sometimes weight gain can be a factor of that experience. The blame, of course, for weight gain almost always lies with the individual’s poor decision making, but not always. I am, needless to say, referring to Bama Dining’s continued culpability in the weight gain of Alabama students. If it isn’t dripping in grease, saturated in butter, loaded with calories and fat or simply unhealthy, you can bet Bama Dining isn’t serving it in the dining halls. This year is my fourth living on campus, and I can tell you that nothing has been improved over the last three years. Dining hall food on this campus is as greasy, salty, fatty and high in calories as it’s ever been. Tuesday morning I went to Fresh Food for breakfast and watched as the workers poured immeasurable amounts of melted butter onto the grill to make eggs. I’m no food expert, but wouldn’t some vegetable oil spray – PAM, for instance — have been a healthier, more effective way to keep the eggs from sticking to the grill? Vegetarian options, for those students who don’t eat meat, are similarly swimming in grease,

fat and calories. My good friend, Susan Locklear, a vegetarian, told me that when she lived in Burke last year, it was difficult for her to find a decent meal without meat. I’ve started paying attention, and Lakeside offered vegetarians two choices yesterday for lunch: broccoli quiche and fried egg rolls. I suppose you could add a salad to that and come out at just under 800 calories. I’m not saying I think Bama Dining has it easy trying to meet everyone’s wants and needs with on-campus food options, but they could definitely be doing much better than they are. I’m sure many of you have noticed their “you spoke, we listened” logo on signage they have in some of the Dining Halls, but exactly who they listened to baffles me. Over the last four years, meal plan options have been steadily eroded as dining dollar options expand to fill the gap with overpriced high-calorie fast food. Meal plans haven’t been accepted in the food court (which might be a good thing) since Fall 2007, the same year that Lakeside Dining opened. Doster Café is now closed, but Stewart’s Corner and a new Buffalo Phil’s are ready to fill the void with even unhealthier food. Lakeside’s dramatic removal of the ever-popular greasy spoon diner last year gave way to another “you spoke, we listened” idea – Maea, which, by all accounts, was a colossal failure. (I worked there for a while last year, so I was in a position to know firsthand.) Replacing Maea, which, despite

its numerous faults, served food that could be construed as mildly healthy, is Buffalo Phil’s. If there’s anything students don’t need, it’s another place to consume greasy, fatty junk. At any rate, I’m not writing this to lay blame for everyone’s health problems on someone else. I don’t believe in that at all. If you want to make healthy choices about what you eat, you’ll either choose to find a way or you won’t. That’s not Bama Dining’s responsibility. They should realize, though, that, given the choice, any fouryear-old would choose to eat candy every day, but their parents usually set them up to make better decisions by limiting the amount they consume. I’m not asking Bama Dining to act like our parents, but maybe listening to – and doing exactly – what students want might not be in the best interest of the students. Since you’re so fond of listening to students, Bama Dining, listen to this. It’s high time you make some real progress in encouraging the campus to be healthier instead of paying lip service to that end. Help students make healthier choices by offering more healthy options for them to choose from, and stop setting us up to fail by presenting us with fried meat, butter-soaked eggs, vegetables coated in grease and the like. It’s time you take responsibility where responsibility is due, work harder, improve and be praised in kind. Paul Thompson is a senior majoring in political science.

An opinion smorgasbord By Debra Flax Less than a week after reports hit of the Heisman trust closing its investigation into Reggie Bush’s improper conduct while at USC, Bush decided to voluntarily forfeit his trophy. While the award was expected to be stripped from Bush and USC by the end of the month, Bush wanted to maintain the “legacy” and “good name” of the coveted award. Wouldn’t that have been better accomplished by not taking the assortment of cash, a car, a house, hotel stays and other big benefits in the first place? Sure, I’ll admit that I respect his decision to not drag this situation completely through the mud, but I won’t feel sorry for his loss in reputation. That being said, I do actually think he’s sorry for what went down. Along with apologizing and returning the award, Bush said he wants to work with the Heisman trustees to develop a educational sportsmanship program to help “student-athletes and their families avoid some of the mistakes that I made.” A meat dress, really? If you missed the VMA’s this past Sunday, then you also missed the fabulously frightening outfits of Lady Gaga — an artist who can’t seem to stay in one dress an entire evening. She ranged from skimpy to hulking to almost immovable, but her final piece, a dress completely made up of raw slabs of meat, was quite possibly the most disturbing. First, ewww. How could that have been comfortable and what about the poor noses of those around her? Second, what an absolute waste. Though her dress message didn’t

have anything to do with ve g e t a r i a n ism, I bet she ticked a couple hundred veggies off. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, who ironically happens to be a vegan, Lady Gaga explained that she had the dress made to protest the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. “It is a devastation to me that I know my fans who are gay ... feel like they have governmental oppression on them,” Gaga said. “That’s actually why I wore the meat tonight.” A picture surfaced a few days later, showing that, once removed, Gaga’s meat attire was left over night hanging on a chair. She wasn’t just happy with the smell of rotting meat on her own flesh. She had to adorn her surroundings with it too. It’s her style to make bold statements and to be totally weird, but there seems to be a line somewhere that she said goodbye to a long time ago. Mexican sports reporter Ines Sainz, claimed she felt sexually harassed by members of the New York Jets last Saturday while she was at a team practice and afterwards conducting locker room interviews. The TV Azteca reporter said that the players were throwing long passes near her, cat calling, whistling and openly checking her out. “I die of embarrassment!” Sainz posted in Spanish on her Twitter. She has since received and accepted an apology from the Jets’ owner,

Woody Johnson, but that’s unfortunately not where that media circus ended. Critics questioned Sainz’s own conduct and the way she presents herself. Now, I don’t like to say that women “ask for what they get” by wearing or doing certain things, but when women are in a professional field, no matter what that field may be, there should be a sense of modesty, self-awareness and plain common sense. Did she deserve to be treated like that? No, absolutely not. However, a person, especially a woman, has to put a little bit of perspective into presenting one’s self in a situation like that, wearing tight skinny jeans and an incredibly low-cut shirt exposing pretty much everything. On the Today Show, Sainz commented that, “I’m not trying to provoke anything. I don’t think I need to change. They are going to change.” That definitely helped the turn of events - I’m going to be strong, independent and my own unique woman, but change everything you do so that you don’t hurt my feelings. On the flip side, how is that fair? I strongly believe that if a woman wants to be taken seriously within a predominantly male field, she must show that she’s not a dainty little girl fixated on what she looks like. That’s not to say, however, that women professionals need to banish their entire sense of femininity, but there is and must be a happy medium. Debra Flax is a junior majoring in journalism. Her column runs on Thursdays.

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We must always be critical of history By Devon Morrisette

I picked up a copy of The Crimson White Monday, turned to the opinions section, and was absolutely dumbfounded upon reading the letter to the editor titled “History is history – and news should be objective.” I highly suggest that the author of that article go back and read “Confederate History Month Not Necessary” and “Alabama in Need of Change.” I don’t mean to toot my own horn by suggesting someone should read articles I’ve written, but I think Caitlin Clark would find these things I have written particularly interesting as she and her ideologies are mentioned throughout both of those articles. To say that these men weren’t bad men is beyond insensitive. It is repugnant to say that racism was ever okay. This is a situation in which the zeitgeist is irrelevant. Just because racism was an integral part of the culture doesn’t make it okay. Good Lord, when will the slaughtering of a race ever be viewed as okay? It will never be. Never. If anyone is confused as to what I mean when I mention the slaughtering of a race, I mean exactly what the KKK did. I mean exactly what the white supremacist organization that these “esteemed men” belonged to did. But no, we shouldn’t judge men in history by today’s standards. That’s not fair. We shouldn’t ever be critical of history, I suppose. We should just turn a blind eye to yesterday’s evils and atrocities and not worry about them because it’s not right to say something we did yesterday wasn’t good enough by today’s standards. That’s the message I got. How would we ever progress if we weren’t critical of history, if we always accepted what was and what is? We wouldn’t. Most people don’t seem to care that we don’t progress. Saying that ending the mass murdering and enslavement of black people was a good thing is unacceptable; that means that someone critically looked at what was wrong and tried to fix it. So should slavery still be in place? Should women still not have the right to vote? Should homosexuality still be labeled as a mental illness? If all of those things were okay then, why aren’t they okay now? They should be by this logic. Not only is the argument for accepting history as history and being non-critical of it egregiously offensive, it just doesn’t make any sense. The bottom line is that racism never was, is, or will be okay. If we care at all about righting the wrongs committed in the past, as well as the ones going on right now, we will be critical of history. We have to be.

Devon Morrisette is a junior majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

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New teleforum a success as test-run By Ethan Summers Staff Reporter summers.ethan@gmail.com

The University now boasts a teleforum, a newly tested tool used to communicate with the student body. The teleforum, a kind of call-in radio show tailored to students, is focused on specific events. The University tested the concept with its Get in the Game gameday information awareness program on Sept. 9. Jeanine Brooks, director of the ACTion Card office, said the teleforum was considered a success and will be used by the University in the future. “[Auxiliary Services] are looking at using it to reach out to parents of incoming freshmen for last-minute questions just prior to fall move-in,� Brooks said. Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Molly Lawrence said the University is looking for other uses for the program. She listed graduation and freshmen fall registration as quality options. “The group that we were working with really thought those were super ideas,� Lawrence said. The volume and fluidity of the Sept. 9 teleforum made it a success, she said. Lawrence said the Thursday night teleforum totaled 9,238

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callers who stayed on the line more than two minutes. A total of 862 students were on the line at one time, she said, and 29 calls made it to the panel, which was made up of representatives from the ACTion card office, the Athletics Department, the Office of Student Affairs and the Student Government Association. “It kind of went like a talk show,� Lawrence said. “We had four screeners and the screeners either answered questions themselves or put people on the queue to go to the panel. “We had a phone that had conferencing available so we could get it through the speaker and take turns answering the question,� she said. “It went really smoothly,� Lawrence said. “I thought we had been there for 15 minutes and I looked up an it had been an hour.� Both Brooks and Lawrence said the biggest technical issue of the teleforum was reaching students. Many students did

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not have their cell phone numbers or local landlines listed on their MyBama accounts, so when the University called the student body on Sept. 8 to deliver information regarding the teleforum, many home phones and parents were reached. “It was just surprising that we had as many parents calling in as we did,� Lawrence said. “But we understood it because we called so many homes. “[Parents] had heard from someone that [students] couldn’t get into the lower bowl (of Bryant-Denny Stadium) because it was full, and they wanted to know how they could prevent that from happening again,� she said. “Some parents were just wanting to know how they could get into the games themselves.� Brooks said the product itself, offered by Broadnet, was easy to use. “It’s a very user-friendly product,� she said. “All of us that participated in it really thought it was a success,� Lawrence added.

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New cell phone program increases student safety By Melissa Brown Contributing Writer The University of Alabama Police Department and the Student Government Association have entered the digital age this semester with the start of a new cell phone security program. Rave Guardian, which is free and accessible to all students, provides emergency responders with more critical information than the average 911 call. “UAPD and the administration purchased the program and asked for SGA’s assistance in promoting the program,� said Jesse Blount, the SGA chief implementation officer. “Safety is a top concern for the SGA, and we are willing to help the administration with this critical program.� The program website, ravemobilesafety.com, states that Rave Guardian requires a valid cell phone number but works on all phones and carriers. Users are given the option of updating an online profile with critical information, which can only be viewed by responders in an emergency. This profile can include everything from eye color and medical conditions to a student’s class schedule. Rave also encourages users to upload a current picture. With the average 911 call, the only information provided at the time of the emergency is a phone number and whatever information the caller can provide.

In the event of a crisis, callers can often be disoriented, hysterical or even unable to respond at all. The Rave Guardian program notifies UAPD of the student’s location and provides the student’s profile as soon as the call is placed. The Guardian system provides each student with two numbers to save in his or her cell phone. The Rave Guardian website suggests saving these numbers on speed dial, so help can be just one button away. According to an SGA press release, Rave Guardian consists of two safety features. The immediate assistance option acts as a panic button or “a mobile blue-light,� contacting UAPD immediately when a student dials the number. “The Guardian program can be utilized anywhere in UAPD’s jurisdiction. Guardian definitely can be used on The Strip and in downtown Tuscaloosa. In the event of an emergency, UAPD would be able to connect students to the appropriate police department,� Blount said. The second safety feature outlined in the SGA press release is the timer option. Students traveling alone can call the second number to inform Rave Guardian of their intended destination and estimated travel time. Once at the destination, the student will deactivate the timer. In the event of an emergency en route that prevents the student from turning the

timer off, the timer will expire and UAPD will be notified to contact the student. Pre-programmed emergency numbers might make an accidental emergency call more likely, especially if a student sets the timer and forgets to deactivate it on arrival. However, Blount offers assurance that the UAPD is not looking to penalize students. “Students will not be punished for forgetting to turn off the timer or accidentally calling the emergency number. This program is in place to help students stay safe, not to catch them breaking rules. We do encourage students to be responsible when using the program because it could make the difference in the event of an emergency.� Some students said they feel that Rave Guardian is a timely update to the ‘blue-light’ emergency telephone system found around campus currently. “I think it’s a really good idea. It’s not guaranteed I’ll always be around a blue light, so having something in my hand, regardless of where I am on campus, makes me feel safer,� said Chelsea Pickett, a sophomore majoring in public relations. Students can register with Rave Guardian by logging on to myBama, where a link is posted under the “Currently on myBama� banner. More information on the Rave Guardian program can be found at ravemobilesafety.com.

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Students team up with HERO Social work students help out in Hale Country By Sydney Holtzclaw Staff Reporter slholtzclaw@crimson.ua.edu Imagine waking up each day in a home that is literally falling apart with no running water and an empty pantry. For many people, this scene is one from a movie or possibly a mission trip, but for some residents of Hale County, located 32 miles from Tuscaloosa, it is reality. In an attempt to raise awareness and gain valuable hands-on experience, UA professors Javonda Williams and Cassandra Simon created a partnership between their SW 440 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families classes and the Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization for a semester-long community engagement project. HERO, which was chartered in 1994, works to create economic development to end rural poverty by empowering families to recognize the opportunities that exist in their communities. The organization

works in the communities of Hale, Perry, Merango, Sumter and Greene counties. “We love to partner with the University; it’s always such a great opportunity,” Pam Dorr, executive director of HERO, said. “The students provide our volunteers with knowledge about the social implications affecting our communities, which in turn helps our volunteers to better serve.” A social work doctoral student, Vicky Carter, approached Simon and Williams about teaming with the HERO organization prior to the school year, Williams said. Carter, who is originally from Greensboro where the headquarters of HERO are located, worked with the organization over the summer and said she felt partnership would be a great opportunity for her hometown as well as for the University. “I have always been interested in social work practice in rural communities, and I’m always looking for opportunities to give back to my own hometown community,” Carter said. “After reading an

HERO INITIATIVES • BikeLab: A HERO project created to provide area adult and at-risk youth with opportunities to participate in a bike culture focused on reducing area health issues with diabetes and obesity. The BikeLab takes salvaged bikes and provides technical assistance to area youth in rebuilding their own.

• YouthBuild: This is an empowerment program for at risk youth that provides education, job training, and leadership for 16-to-24 year olds. According to Carter, participants often have a competency as low as third grade when they enter; however, with targeted individual support participants quickly move through to take their GED and gain on-the-job skills.

• Water Meter Project: According to Carter, one in four households in Greensboro is not connected to the municipal water system. Without this service, families may get water from contaminated sources including sewage. In order to gain clean water, families must buy a water meter, which costs $425. This project is centered on raising awareness and funds to purchase water meters for families in need.

• HERO Food Bank: The food bank is currently with-

• PieLab: In collaboration with Project M, the HERO Pie Lab is a community space focused on economic revitalization, civic engagement and job training in downtown article about HERO and getting plugged in as a volunteer, I began discussing service learning and research options for students with the directors of the program. After a few meetings, we had everything in place.” Over the course of the semester, 10 groups of students will work on various projects with HERO. The projects include Bike Lab, Youth Build, the Water Meter Project and the HERO Food Bank. Each project

Greensboro. The PieLab is centered on providing retail and hospitality job training for local youth and serves as a small business initiative focused on providing resources for local entrepreneurs.

has its own challenge the students must overcome in order to raise awareness and provide a service to the community. Lisa Nellessen, a junior majoring in social work, is a member of a group working with the HERO Food Bank. The food bank, which serves five counties, is currently empty, Nellessen said. “We’ve only had the project assignment for a week, so right now we are working on getting in touch with members of the

out food. They serve a five-county area — Hale, Wilcox, Perry, Sumter, and Marengo.

community to get the word out,” she said. “We plan on talking to local churches about being drop-off sites and seeing if we can get any local grocery stores to donate. “Not only do we want to be able to fill this food bank for Hale County, we also want to be able to raise awareness of this issue on campus and in the Tuscaloosa community. People need to get a reality check and realize what is happening just down the street.”

Williams echoed Nellessen’s sentiments. “This will allow our students to gain first-hand experience in all aspects of social work by working with individuals, groups and communities,” she said. “But, more importantly, what we want them to gain and learn from [HERO] is having our students raise awareness about what is going on about 40 miles down the road. The conditions are utterly amazing; it’s almost like a different world.”

Multicultural greeks make diversity a priority By Sydney Holtzclaw Staff Reporter slholtzclaw@crimson.ua.edu Twenty-six percent of the University’s undergraduate students are involved in one of the 48 greek organizations on campus, according to the Office of Greek Affairs. While this may be considered common knowledge to the average student on the Quad, few students may realize that three of the 48 greek organizations are 100 percent multicultural.

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to participate in Impact A l ab a m a ’s Fo c u s F i r st Initiative. “I found out about FocusFirst a few weeks ago, and this is actually my first experience working with them,” McElroy said. “I feel really blessed to be a part of such an important milestone.” FocusFirst opened its doors seven years ago to provide vision screening for children 16 months to 5 years old who come from low-income families in the state’s rural and urban areas and would not otherwise have access to treatment. “We mainly focus on kids who are younger than school age, because the early years are so crucial in learning to read letters and numbers,” said Stephen Black, director of the Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility and founder of Impact Alabama. “Eleven percent of the children we screen are found to have vision problems.” FocusFirst partners with the non-profit organization Sight Savers America, a group of optometrists and ophthalmologists who are willing to see low-income children for free in order to provide them with necessary treatment. FocusFirst

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university,” Young said. “The C-SPAN broadcast will allow all the hosts to show the hard work they have put in over the last year. We are very excited to have the network’s participation and support.” The debate will also be broadcast live on Alabama Public Television and al.com., as well as aired on Alabama Public Radio. Students who did not register or did not receive tickets from the online registration process will not be able to get tickets at the door, and tickets were not made available to the general public. A total of 373 tickets were given out to students. Andres Mendieta, a

While small in size and young on campus, the UA chapters of Sigma Lambda Beta, Delta Chi Phi and Sigma Lambda Gamma not only work to create a strong brotherhood or sisterhood, but they also strive to accept all races, creeds and colors. “We’re the only multicultural fraternity on campus,” Cameron West, president of Sigma Lambda Beta said. “We’re not only diverse in race and creed but also among religious beliefs. It’s a really interesting group of people, screened 29,000 children in 2009 and hopes to screen 30,000 in the upcoming year, Black said. A distinctive aspect of FocusFirst is that college students perform most of the screenings under the supervision of staff members. “There are two sides to FocusFirst,” Black said. “We wanted to figure out a way to make a positive impact on the community and also get college students involved. Many students take for granted the ability to go see a doctor regularly.” McElroy said he understands the significant role that good vision plays in everyday life, from reading a book to catching a football. “I am very near sighted and almost legally blind,” McElroy said. “I understand how difficult it is to read when vision isn’t 100 percent. I thought it would be beneficial to take an hour out of my day to come help these kids.” As the screening was performed, McElroy assisted five children, smiling and speaking encouraging words to them while their eyes were checked. “Keep after your dreams, and work as hard as you possibly can,” McElroy said. “If you are willing to make the sacrifices necessary, then you should be able to accomplish anything you want to do.” sophomore majoring in economics, said he did not get a ticket to the debate, and he did not plan to attend the Ferguson Center’s viewing party. “I was busy the day students were supposed to request tickets,” Mendieta said. “I’m from California. This race doesn’t affect me enough to where I care about it. I couldn’t relate to either of the candidates either.” Marshall Houston, a senior majoring in economics, had a different view. “Of course, I think this is a fantastic opportunity for campus,” he said. “This is a student-run and student-created event, and we’re able to make an impact on the political landscape,” Houston said. “This is the premier political event of the race, and it’s an event on campus. That’s never happened before.”

but it provides us each with the opportunity to learn and grow from each other.” According to West, the three multicultural organizations make up the United Greek Council, which was formed in early 2009. West said the main difference between the multicultural organizations and the other greek organizations on campus is that the members of UGC are 100 percent multicultural. “Other greek organizations do have multicultural

members, but unlike our fraternities and sororities their goal is not to be 100 percent,” West said. Another difference is in the UGC members’ recruitment process. Unlike the Panhellenic Association’s mass recruitment on campus in August, UGC fraternities and sororities participate in delayed recruitment, said Tiffany Reese, Sigma Lamda Gamma’s national advisor. Interested new students are not allowed to seek membership until they have

accumulated 12 hours of coursework at the University. “Interested new members attend an information meeting in the fall and then participate in an application process,” Reese said. “We want to make sure the new members’ goals align with the goals and principles of our organization. We are a very private organization so the process is longer, including interviews, a test and exercises.” While the application process for membership may

be different, Reese said members of the UGC participate in similar activities as other greek organizations. “Our chapters engage in community service, scholastics and social activities just like any other greek organization,” Reese said. “Our goal, however, is to enlighten the campus and community about multiculturalism and teach people to be more open-minded.” “We are here—we may be a lot smaller, but we are here,” West said.

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UA professor researches tiny sea creatures By Anna Kate Delavan Contributing Writer Matthew Jenny, assistant professor of biological science at the University, and his partner, Ann Tarrant, from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, will begin research on the effects of the oil spill on the starlet sea anemone within the coming weeks, according to a UA news release. Jenny said the research will take place along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico starting in Louisiana—where the oil spill was the worst—and make its way back to the Mobile Bay area. Anemones belong to a taxonomic group of sea animals known as cnidarians, including deep-sea corals, sea anemones and jellyfish. Anemones were many of the species directly affected by the oil spill, and the research crew said they hope to demonstrate how inverte-

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suck them up with a syringe or turkey baster,� he said. “Once we have collected them, we can keep them alive in clean seawater and feed them live food like brine shrimp.� Jenny and Tarrant received a $110,000 grant from the National Science Foundation; the grant money is available to scientists for research during natural or unseen disasters.

“As a result of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, there was a large demand for research to track the spread of the oil and to understand the impact of the oil spill on the environment,� Jenny said. “Both Tarrant and I have been working with marine invertebrates for many years.� The research process is expected to take a few weeks.

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Fundraiser aims to help former UA star Torrance stable after coma, still needs aid By Taylor Holland Senior Staff Reporter tlholland1@crimson.ua.edu The undergraduate members of the Omega Phi Psi fraternity are doing all they can to help former Alabama basketball player Mikhail Torrance with his recovery from a coma. Torrance, who was in the fraternity while attending the University, collapsed at a workout in Florida in late August. Reports said Torrance was unconscious and not breathing when he was taken out of the gym. “Mikhail just recently woke up from his coma with no recollection as to what happened during the incident,� said Xavier Burgin, vice president of Omega Phi Psi. “After we learned about the incident, we decided to make a fundraiser and ask people to come out and offer their support.� Burgin said the fraternity planned to set up a table in the Ferguson Student Center on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. “The first time we set up the table we had a huge ‘get well’ card that we got many

students to sign and that has already been taken to him,� he said. “We also raised [more than] $200.� Burgin said Torrance was not just a member of his fraternity but also a member of the UA family. “He contributed a lot to where [UA’s men’s basketball team] did go,� he said. Burgin said he would like to see at least $1,000 raised in the coming weeks but added that the goal of the fraternity’s table was not solely to raise money. “We’re still doing well,� he said. “It’s not about the money. We want to let him know that we’re thinking about him.� In 2009, Torrance said he had been diagnosed with an enlarged heart. After graduating from the University, Torrance went undrafted in the NBA Draft but signed a summer-camp contract with the Miami Heat. Torrance spent four days in camp before being released. After leaving Miami, he signed a contract to play basketball for one of Israel’s top teams, Maccabi Tel Aviv. Heather Grant, a senior majoring in biology who often

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Panel discusses quinceaĂąeras, a woman's coming of age By Cate Kennedy Contributing Writer

As a part of their celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Women’s Resource Center and the Tau Gamma chapter of the Sigma Lambda Gamma national sorority sponsored a panel discussion on the tradition of quinceaùeras. The panel was held Wednesday in the Ferguson Center Forum Room. Panel members Alicia Cipria and Maria-Victoria Perez-Fisher discussed the history behind the quinceaùera, their personal experiences, how they believe these experiences have affected their lives, and if they think having a quinceaùera is the same as becoming a woman in today’s world. Cipria is an associate professor of Spanish linguistics in the department of modern languages and classics. She celebrated her quinceaùera in Argentina with a modest celebration. Perez-Fisher is the peer education programs coordinator at the Women’s Resource Center, where she coordinates speakers, organizes outreach programs and directs Unscripted, a peer education theatre troupe. Although she did not have a quinceaùera of her own, she was invited to many and was a member of a close friend’s entourage for her celebration. Traditionally, the quinceaùera is one of the most important events in a young woman’s life in Latin American culture. On a young woman’s

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let him know we’re all still thinking about him,� she said. Anthony Grant, the men’s basketball coach, offered his thoughts on Torrance in a press release.

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fifteenth birthday, she becomes a woman and is presented to society as an adult. “Families saved for two things: the quinceaĂąera and the wedding,â€? Perez-Fisher said. Rather than being a Latin version of debutante balls or coming-out parties, the traditional quinceaĂąera celebration is a time of affirming faith, family traditions, good morals and the young woman’s preparedness to take on adult roles within her family, as well as recognition of sexual maturity. Perez-Fisher said she disagrees with this concept, viewing traditional quinceaĂąeras almost as permission for child-marriage. In Latin culture, the grandmother is the backbone of the family’s religious life, and, traditionally, the quinceaĂąera is seen as the beginning of a girl’s journey to becoming that figure in the family. Her quinceaĂąera was seen as a girl’s marriage to the Church, Perez-Fisher said. However, the celebrations vary from country to country and from family to family, with some families putting more emphasis on the religious aspect of the celebration and some giving more consideration to the party. H o w e v e r, t o d ay ’s

p.m. in Morgan Auditorium. “This keynote is designed to immerse students, faculty and community members into the world of technology through its past, present and futuristic details,� Whitney Davidson, the coordinator of the event, said in a press release. Special guest speakers Michael van Hembergen and Michael MacKay of Mysterious Enterprises will be in Tuscaloosa from Sept. 14-17. Van Hembergen has over 25 years experience in the start-

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Tide faces new challenges By Tony Tsoukalas Senior Sports Reporter ajtsoukalas@crimson.ua.edu Saturday will be a transition in many ways for the Crimson Tide. Not only will this weekend’s trip to Durham, N.C., be the team’s first road game of the season, but there will also be a difference in the plays the defense will have to face. The Duke offense offers a completely different game plan than last week’s game against Penn State, as head coach David Cutcliffe’s offense is geared more toward the pass. “I think it is always evident that the quarterback [in David Cutcliffe’s offense] is really in command of the offense,” said head coach Nick Saban. “You very seldom see the quarterback lose focus, lose poise or not be able to execute.” Some see the game as a stepping stone for a young Alabama secondary who has yet to face an offense with as formidable of a passing attack. Against Duke, the Tide defense will be given an opportunity to show that it is able to stop the pass as well as the run. “It really isn’t a big transition for us,” junior defensive back Dequan Menzie said. “We go against our offense and they pass every day. We are prepared.” The Alabama secondary is not the only part of the Tide’s defense that will have to adjust to Duke’s passing game. Junior linebacker Dont’a Hightower said the game gives him the opportunity to work on different skills. “I guess with Duke it’s kind of one of the things I’ve been

CW | Teresa Portone Running back Mark Ingram practices drills Wednesday at practice as he prepares for his first game of the season after missing the first two games due to a knee injury. trying to work on in the offseason, which was my coverage skills,” Hightower said. “You’re coming up against teams who are going to try to do things that they think that you are not able do. Hopefully that work in the off-season will come out and help me out on Saturday.” One standout on the Tide’s defense has been safety Robert Lester, who in two games has compiled two interceptions and forced three turnovers. “Robert has done a nice job for us,” Saban said. “He has played well in two games. He is feeling a lot more confident,

and he is communicating better. He is not a guy that makes a lot of mental errors.” One benefit the Tide will have on its side is the return of junior defensive lineman Marcell Dareus. The highly acclaimed defensive end has served his two-game suspension, and teammates are looking for Dareus to step in and become a force in the defense. “Having that extra anchor in front of me, I know he’s going to be there to stop the run,” Hightower said. “Having Marcell is only going to improve our run defense; hopefully teams are going to try to

pass the ball a little more and that is where the pass rush comes in.” Also returning to the Tide’s lineup is Mark Ingram, having returned to practice this week after a knee injury before the season opener. “Mark is doing extremely well; he hadn’t had any issues or problems and has done quite a bit in practice,” Saban said.

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It appears Ingram hasn’t lost a step, as the defending Heisman winner is already making defenders miss in practice. “You would think that after surgery he would loose a cut or something like that, but he kind of left me hanging,” Hightower said. “He kind of shook me a little bit then gassed me for about twenty yards.”

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Kiptoo leads Tide runners by example By Brett Hudson Contributing Writer

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Kiptoo amassed an impressive number of accolades last year, including AllSoutheastern Conference, All-South Regional and AllAmerican selection honors. A pharmacy major from Iten, Kenya, Kiptoo competed in all seven events for the Crimson Tide, and led the team in three. He achieved a career-best time and a second place finish in the Bill Dellinger Invitational, finishing only one second behind eventual winner and teammate Tyson David. Kiptoo had top five finishes in the Memphis Twilight Invitational and the Crimson Classic last season and added two top 10 finishes in the SEC Championship and the NCAA South Regional. Kiptoo, with a career-best four-mile time of 19:25:63 halfway through his career, is a force to be reckoned with for the defending national champions in the Oklahoma State squad. Deeply rooted in his daily routine, Kiptoo is going

through the motions just like last year, doing long, earlymorning runs three times a week and focusing on his speed twice a week – not to mention a full class load and daily afternoon workouts. “He’s a grinder,” said head coach Joe Walker. “The longer the effort, the longer the race, the better he is. He just puts his head down and keeps going. “This early in the season we are just trying to improve as much as we can. People are tired, but he keeps working hard every day.” The All-American said he has been recently concentrated on “staying low and picking up my pace a little.” In his developing leadership role, Kiptoo has also established goals to boost his teammates’ performances. “At the moment we want to extend mileage,” Kiptoo said. “Since the season is still early, we can still improve on this.” He emphasized the importance of his teammates by commenting on team chemistry. “We always try to stay together and work as a team,” he said. “Walk together, eat together, just being together outside of practice.” Despite Kiptoo’s quiet nature, Walker said he could see his development as a leader. “It was one of those pro-

cesses that I could see happening over time,” Walker said. “Naturally, a lot of those guys are a little quiet and reserved. We don’t really have that vocal, outspoken leader. He leads by example, just focusing on doing what we have to do every day.” It is this demeanor that has earned him the nickname of “the old man” among his teammates and coaches. “We joke about him being ‘the old man,’ just going through the motions every day,” Walker said. “I’m not sure he likes that, though. I would say more like ‘the old vet’ than ‘the old man.’ The guy that’s been there and done that.” On that note, Kiptoo’s attitude was compared to athletes like Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher, both of whom are National Football League veterans who know the tricks of the trade. Old man or veteran, Kiptoo is obviously a big part of his team’s past success and potential future success. The work ethic he brings to practice every day is beyond any shadow of a doubt being noticed by his teammates and, in some cases, emulated. “Seeing him work hard every day really makes the team better,” Walker said. “We’re at a point in our season where everyone needs to improve.”

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“So, where can we take you out to eat?” Ah, music to a college student’s ears. Your parents are coming into town, and whether they’re down here to see you or to see the Tide play, it doesn’t make a difference ‘cause you know what you’ll eventually be getting: a free meal. And not just a free meal, but a good free meal — one that does not consist of your roommate’s leftover Domino’s or Chick-fil-A sandwich handouts. Now, back to that original question posed: Where do you want your parents to take you to dinner? It’s got to be someplace you wouldn’t go on a regular basis and probably wouldn’t want to pay for on a regular basis either. I think there are four restaurants that have great food, unique atmospheres and prices that are perfect for parents footing the bill.

Described as “blending a rustic feel with the modern touch of an upscale casual restaurant,” Desperados Steakhouse is just that – a casual dinning experience with upscale food. Their claim to fame is their specialty seasoned char-grilled steaks, but they also offer burgers, chicken and seafood and an extensive wine list. And whether you come for a buffalo ribeye, spicy Thai drummette or the 911 burger, every Desperados meal has to be finished with their Heavenly White Chocolate Cheesecake, which is truly out of this world. Appetizers $7-$13 Entrees $15-$30 Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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True to its name, Nick’s is definitely in the sticks. With killer $10 filets and an even deadlier house drink (The Nicodemus), Nick’s is a winning combination. Come early because this tiny dive fills up fast. Even if you get stuck in the 6 o’clock boom, Nick’s in the Sticks is worth the ride and worth the wait. A tradition in and of itself, Nick’s remains one of Tuscaloosa’s most endearing restaurants.

Conveniently nestled between downtown and campus, DePalma’s is a cozy café that serves up authentic Italian cuisine. Dishes like portabello risotti, filetto siciliano and veal scaloppine dot the menu and are joined by more familiar favorites like their daily pasta specials and handtossed pizzas. Perfect location, savory fare and warm vibe make DePalma’s one of the best restaurants around.

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Women Painters decorate Medical Center By Stephanie Brumfield Staff Reporter snbrumfield@crimson.ua.edu A new influx of paintings by the Tuscaloosa and University Women Painters will adorn the otherwise plain walls of the University Medical Center beginning today at 11:30 a.m. The Painters, who swap out their old paintings at the Medical Center with new ones four times a year, have been doing these seasonal exhibits for longer than many of the group members can remember. “I’m not sure when we started doing it, but we do it every year. It’s our way of giving back to the community,” said Dottye Lind, one of the newer members of the group. “Even though our paintings are often for sale, they’re not at the Medical Center. They are there simply to decorate the walls.” For each season’s exhibit, the painters are asked to include at least two current works per artist. Although they sometimes choose works that they created at their own individual studio spaces, they often choose to display works that were created during their weekly meetings. Deborah Hughes, who has been meeting with the painters off-and-on for the last 20 to 25 years, now regularly attends meetings after retiring from the University 10 years ago. “That’s really what defines our group,” Hughes said.

“We’re a group of artists that meets together on a regular basis. We paint together, even when the weather is bad.” Despite the fact that they paint together, they don’t paint like each other. “We usually paint at an outdoor location, and no one ever sees or paints the same way,” Hughes said. “Someone may sit at the bottom of a hill while someone else sits underneath a tree. Some of us paint with bright colors and are very expressive. Others paint in a more realistic style. We paint whatever is meaningful to us at that time.” Hughes said her style varies depending on her mood and audience. She often paints “en plein air,” meaning outdoors and from observation. Other times, she does more abstract works, like the ones she will display at the Medical Center. Anne Stickney, another group member and owner of the Renaissance Gallery in downtown Northport, said she typically paints landscapes “en plein air” but has recently become interested in figure drawing. “I’m getting sick of trees,” she said. “I’ve painted hundreds of them.” Dottye Lind will display paintings of butterflies and thunderstorms at the Medical Center in order to reflect the season. This versatility of style among the painters is also reflected in the group’s history. Although originally

Submitted photo For more than 25 years the Tuscaloosa and University Women Painters have met regularly to create art together. a branch of the University Women’s Club, the Painters no longer solely affiliate themselves with the University. They invite any member of the Tuscaloosa community interested in painting and art to join. Some of the Painters are active in other areas of art, including photography, quilting

and jewelry-making. Some are even professional artists. Other group members, like Stickney, began painting after they retired. One of the members is a retired nurse. Two are retired teachers. One is a woman who does house painting and renovations with her husband. Another used to work at the University in

the computer and technology field. What unites all of them is their love for painting. “You’re meeting with your tribe,” Stickney said. “We painters like to spend time with other painters. We share what we know about art, and we learn from each other. It’s important to remember that painting is a lot like golf — you

can never master it. You’re always learning. And the best way to learn is to spend time with other artists.” The University Women Painters’ Medical Center show will run through midDecember, at which point they will again swap out old paintings for new ones and start the process all over again.

HCA offers students chance to ‘espresso’ themselves By Alex Cohen Contributing Writer

and extracurricular activities. They often also struggle with a certain kind of social isolaHonors College students tion — a disconnect from their have a lot on their plates. fellow Honors College stuThey struggle with a rigorous dents. So, from now on, the Honors schedule of tests, homework

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Honors College faculty have had artistic events in the planning process for a long time. Davis and those he has worked with have had the idea for Express Night since July. While this night will be dominated by voices and harmonic scales on the stage, the biggest achievement could just be social interaction among the audience. “In the past, the HCA has noticed a little bit of a disconnect in Honors College among the students,” Davis said. “It’s all very similar to problems other big groups experience. A lot of students just don’t know each other. It’s unfortunate considering all the benefit that would come with just a little interaction.” Colby Leopard, co-chair of the ‘Express Night’ committee of HCA, also acknowledges the disconnect. “We need to create a moment where we form relationships within HCA,” Leopard said. “If we are more aware of each other, we’ll be that much stronger and that much more successful.” Although the burden of forming friendships falls on every Honors College student, Leopard said he believes freshmen have the most responsibility and the most at stake. “In order for HCA to be

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Grammy-nominated blues artist Ruthie Foster will perform at the Bama Theatre tonight to benefit the Alabama Blues Project. The renowned singer and guitarist, known for her mix of blues, gospel, folk, soul and R&B, will headline the Alabama Blues Project Benefit Concert. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the opening act will start at 7 p.m. “She’s got a lot of different influences,” said Cara Smith, program director of the Alabama Blues Project and the primary organizer of the concert. “She’s come from a background of Americana and folk, gospel and blues, and she has a little reggae too. Really, there is no one way [to describe her]. In her live concerts, she really just kind of mixes it all up.” Born in Texas, Foster made music a priority in her life through most of her childhood until she joined the Navy. It was during this break from music that Foster rekindled her fascination with music. She joined the musical group Pride, a Navy ensemble that played popular music and funk at Navy recruitment drives, mostly in the southeastern United States. After leaving the Navy, Foster branched out as an artist and has released five albums throughout her career. Her most recent album, “The Truth According to Ruthie Foster,” has received strong critical acclaim and was nominated for the 2010 Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. “The Truth According to Ruthie Foster” features help from a myriad of well-known names, like guitarist Robben Ford, who has worked with artists like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell; keyboardist Jim Dickinson, who has played with the Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin; and drummer Rock Deadrick, known for his work with Tracy Chapman and Ben Harper. Opening for Foster will be the intermediate and advanced bands of the Alabama Blues Project. The Alabama Blues Project’s advanced band recently performed in the International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase in Memphis. “[The Alabama Blues

ent time,” Mattox said. “She has vocals similar to those of Aretha Franklin and guitar rhythm that will keep your head bobbing from the first track of an album right down to the last second. One thing to remember about her is, being the good Christian woman she is, there’s always a little gospel in her songs.” Tickets for the show range from $10 to $20 and can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com or by calling the Alabama Blues Project office at 205-752-6263. A link to purchase tickets can also be found at the Alabama Blues Project’s web site, alabamablues.org. For more information about Foster and the Alabama Blues Project, see ruthiefoster.com or alabamablues.org.

Project is] a non-profit here in Northport, and we preserve the heritage of the Alabama blues,” Smith said. “One of the main ways we do that, what we’re most known for, is that we do award-winning blues camps for at-risk children. We also have school programs, where we go out to places like the Black Belt, places that don’t have any more art and music education because their funding has been cut.” According to their website, the mission of the Alabama Blues Project is “the preservation of blues music as a traditional and contemporary art form through interactive programs that educate and entertain.” Founded in 1995, the project has transformed from humble roots to an award-winning organization that celebrates various Alabamian blues artists, past and present. Cole Mattox, a sophomore majoring in construction engineering, is one of the students very excited about the show. “Ruthie Foster is one of the better blues artists of the pres-

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