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GAMEDAY LOOK INSIDE

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Serving the University of Alabama since 1894

Vol. 117, Issue 31

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By William Evans Senior Staff Reporter wjevans@crimson.ua.edu

Jurisdiction only difference between UAPD and TPD

The incentives for students to awake to a stress-filled day fraught with classes, studying and perhaps work are few and far between. Many find themselves thirsting for a well-known catalyst of focus and energy to supply that extra push through a slow morning and drowsy afternoon. Students can find caffeine-handy coffee vendors in the Ferguson Student Center, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library and Lloyd Hall with franchises such as Starbucks and Java City stationed on campus. Sheena Quizon, a dietician and the assistant director of nutrition education and health services in the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness at the Student Health Center, said excessive caffeine intake can generate “some undesirable side effects.” Quizon said caffeine, when consumed in high quantities, can lead to nausea, restlessness, an inability to fall asleep and even dehydration known to trigger urination since the substance is a diuretic. She said about 250 milligrams of caffeine, or around three cups of coffee, is a moderate amount students can feel safe drinking. While some students genuinely rely on coffee to facilitate their academic work, others use the drink as a placebo to reinforce a confidence in staying on task, Quizon said. However, she said she does not see a trend among students to consume excessive quantities of coffee. “I don’t see people doing abrupt caffeine consumption,” Quizon said. She said coffee can even be a positive resource since the drink can treat migraines, supply bursts of energy and enable people to stay awake and alert through busy nights. “As far as saying it’s a legal adderall, [though,] I wouldn’t say

By Jennie Kushner Senior Staff Reporter jfkushner@bama.ua.edu

If you are wondering what the difference is between a University of Alabama Police Department officer and a Tuscaloosa Police Department officer, there is none, according to Brent Blankley, TPD public information officer. Blankley said a UAPD officer patrols the campus, and the TPD patrols everything within the city limits. “There is no difference between the two,” Blankley said. “The only difference is our jurisdiction. We are both sworn officers.” According to the 2009 annual campus security report, “[UAPD] officers are vested with all the powers, authority and responsibilities of any

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SGA meets to discuss progress By Brittney Knox Staff Reporter bsknox@crimson.ua.edu

CW | Megan Smith Rebekah Powell and Jessica Kern enjoy a cup of coffee from Starbucks Tuesday. The Ferguson Center Starbucks is a popular location for students to grab a quick caffeine fix.

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Russian duo to play Celebrity Series concert By Stephanie Brumfield Staff Reporter snbrumfield@crimson.ua.edu Two of the Russian National Orchestra’s principal players, Vladislav Lavrik and Maxim Rubtsov, will bring jazz and contemporary sounds to the Moody Music Building Concert Hall tonight at 7:30. The concert is the kick-off for the School of Music’s annual Celebrity Series concerts. Lavrik became the principal trumpet of the RNO in 2000 at the unprecedented age of 20. This year, “Russian Life” magazine called him “Russia’s finest trumpeter,” and he has performed with several major ensembles, including the U.S. Marine Band. Rubtsov became the principal flute of the RNO just a few le this

See RUSSIANS, page 8

By Lauren Erdman Contributing Writer A sea of red and houndstooth, smiles of cheerleaders, intense faces of football players and thousands of people fill BryantDenny Stadium every game day. Navigating this chaos can overwhelm all fans and students but poses even more of a problem for students who must maneuver the crowds in a wheelchair. The first obstacle many students with disabilities face is getting to the stadium. Vehicle parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the Solomon’s lot, located at the intersection of Wallace Wade Avenue and University Boulevard and in the College of Communications lot. The location of these lots can be viewed on a parking map provided by the Athletic Ticket Office. Shuttles are available to take fans from these lots to the stadium, but parking spaces are limited. After finding parking, disabled students have the option of taking a golf cart shuttle running in Gates 28 or 38 or an

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chair-accessible seats, disabled students and fans have limited seating areas. Accessible seating in the North 400 level can be accessed by the elevator located at Gate 3, and seating in the East level can be accessed through Gate 32A or the public

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The Student Government Association held a meeting Tuesday in the Ferguson Theater to discuss upcoming events and hear a message from the SGA president. SGA President James Fowler showed a video to the members of the SGA that began with words such as “I Have A Dream” and “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” “It is important that we are leaders on campus, and although it is not always easy, we have to reach out to members of the campus in hopes of unifying our campus as a whole,” he said. Over the past month, the SGA initiatives have included student organization seating, the High Tide Club, Bama Laundry and the Big Al

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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

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ON THE CALENDAR

LAKESIDE Lunch Chicken Fried Pork Chop W/ Onion Gravy Sweet Potato Casserole Linguini With Roasted Red Peppers (Vegetarian) Turnip Greens Spinach Dip and Pita Chips Dinner Italian Marinated Chicken Red Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Seasoned Corn

What: Technical & Engineering Career Fair – bring copies of resume and Action Card, business professional

Where: Bryant Conference Center

When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. What: UA Celebrity Series

BURKE Smoked BBQ Turkey Legs Cornbread Dressing Classic Garden Burger (Vegetarian) Pasta Lover’s Trio Seasoned Carrots

opens with return performance by Russian National Orchestra soloists – for tickets call (205) 348-7111

Where: Moody Concert

What: Capstone International Coffee Hour

Where: 121 B. B. Comer Hall

When: 11:30 a.m. – 1

What: Roberta Alison Fall Classic for women’s tennis

Where: UA Tennis Courts When: All-day event What: Planetarium Shows

What: Maxim Rubtsov, flute

Where: Children’s Hands-

master class

On Museum of Tuscaloosa

Where: Moody Recital Hall

When: 2:30 p.m.

When: 3 – 5 p.m. What: Hairspray – tickets What: Roberta Alison Fall

When: 7:30 p.m.

Classic for women’s tennis begins

What: EveryWoman Book Club: “Eat, Pray, Love” – bring $11.82 to join, extra money for dessert

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Where: Arts Council Offices Bama Theatre

When: 2:30 p.m.

When: All-day event, begins at 9 a.m.

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ON CAMPUS

CORRECTION In a story in the September 22 issue of The Crimson White, volleyball player Kelsey Anderson’s last name was listed as Johnson. The CW regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight.

Student tickets for South Carolina game available

Columbia, S.C. The deadline not guarantee you receive one. to order is Tuesday, Sept. 28. Tickets are $55 each, and there SUPe Store locations is a limit of one ticket per student. Students who purchase to close for UA students with 43 to 61 and receive a ticket may pick UA earned hours now have up their ticket at the Alabama inventory an opportunity to purchase Ticket Office beginning Tutwiler Hall, Bryant one ticket for the Alabama Wednesday, Sept. 29. The abilvs. South Carolina game in ity to purchase a ticket does Museum and School of Law

locations of the University Supply Store will close Sept. 23-26 for inventory. The Ferguson Center location will close Sept. 24-26. All locations will reopen on Sept. 27 at 8 a.m., assuming no recounts are required. Patrons can shop online at supestore. ua.edu.

Bama ranked 34th best school for guys By Zoe Storey Contributing Writer

Guyism.com, a website designed to bring daily news and entertainment to men, recently compiled a list of the 50 best schools for guys, with the University of Alabama coming in at number 34. “The rankings were based off of five categories: Sports, ADVERTISING Academics, Social Scene, • Dana Andrzejewski, Advertising Traditions and Weather/ Manager, 348-8995, cwadmaLocation. Each school was nager@gmail.com given points between zero to • Drew Gunn, Advertising 50 in all of those categories Coordinator, 348-8044 and then slotted accordingly,” • Hallett Ogburn, Territory said Chris Spags, the founding Manager, 348-2598 editor of Guyism. • Emily Frost, National Advertising/ External researchers develClassifieds, 348-8042 oped a formula based on vari• Jessica West, Zone 3, 348-8735 ous rankings compiled by • Brittany Key, Zone 4, 348-8054 sources such as Princeton Review, US News and World • Robert Clark, Zone 5, 348-2670 Report and even Playboy’s • Emily Richards, Zone 6, 348Party School rankings. 6876 Weather patterns were looked

at, and researchers scoured many newspaper clippings and student discussions on websites such as College Prowler, Spags said. The article describes Alabama as having a big social scene with a great greek community and an excellent football program, but lacking in the academic department. According to the report, “Lackluster academics keep Alabama from being a strong recommendation, but you probably haven’t lived until you’ve attended a Crimson Tide game amongst over 90,000 screaming fans.” Despite the claim that the University lacks a strong academic standing, many students are drawn to the school because of its collegiate programs. “I am a transfer student from a small private school,” said Patrick Peake, a senior

majoring in history and religious studies. “The programs for my major were ideal.” Waylon Brusch, a freshman pre-medical student, chose to attend Alabama for the academics as well. “The pre-med program had a lot to offer. The atmosphere is great and it feels like home. The football helps too,” he said. While academics are a large factor for many young men, the Capstone has many other appealing qualities. “Besides a spectacular greek system and outstanding academic options, the University provided me with a winning football team, superb tradition, and great parties,” said Griffith Waller, a senior majoring in public relations. “Plus, I love the South, and this state ranks way above Mississippi.” For some students, location is another reason to come to

deploy resources in the residential areas surrounding campus, TPD is the agency with primary jurisdiction for offcampus areas,” Andreen said. “Therefore they are responsible for reporting and investigating incidents that occur there.” According to the UAPD website, the department currently has 65 authorized, full-time sworn positions and nine fulltime civilian employees. The TPD has 251 sworn officers who are supported by more than 60 civilian employees, according to their website. Some students say they feel safe having both jurisdictions patrolling on and around campus. “I live right off campus in what is considered the fringe area,” said Caroline Krauser, a senior majoring in advertising. “It is nice to have both departments to count on in a time of need. I know that with both departments, I am that much more safe.”

Krauser said both departments are equally as helpful. “The few times that I have involvements with UAPD and TPD, officers of both jurisdictions have been very helpful and considerate,” she said. “I live with several other girls, so whenever we feel threatened, I know that both departments are able to help us.” Other students feel having both departments arrive at a scene is a waste of time and money. “Having both jurisdictions arrive on a scene is a waste of the officers’ time and tax payer dollars,” Alex McCallum, a senior majoring in economics, said. “It seems pointless to have so many police show up at one place.” Jimmy Smith, a senior majoring in urban planning, said it’s a good idea to increase the police force at the University. “With the University’s limited police force and the growing size of the University’s student population, it’s not a bad idea to increase the number of police officers on campus,” Smith said. “However, it is not fair to the taxpayers of the City of Tuscaloosa to pay their officers to provide services for the University alone. “If the student population continues to grow, it would be wise for the University to consider increasing its number of uniform officers in order to meet the needs of the student and faculty population,” Smith said.

the University. “I chose Alabama because of the location. I am from Florence, so it is far away, but I can still go home while getting the big college experience,” said Chris Lier, a freshman majoring in aerospace engineering. While academics, location, football, parties and tradition are all reasons many students decide to attend the University, Templin Frame, a senior majoring in American studies, has heard otherwise. Frame came down her senior year for a football game and fell in love with the campus, she said. She said she also heard many male students say they decided to attend the University because of the amount of pretty girls. The report will be annual, Spags said, but this is the first one he has done. Spags said he felt as though there was

a hole in the marketplace for rankings that account for the things students are actually interested in. Spags said his researchers looked at factors that created the quintessential college experience, and he hopes the ranking can serve as a launch pad for young men beginning to look for a school that fits them. “Next year we’re hoping to get things even more granular (which schools have a greek system but crack down heavily on parties, for example) and also account for changes in the schools each year,” he said. As for other SEC schools, Louisiana State University ranked 41 in the report, the University of South Carolina ranked 28, the University of Georgia ranked 11, Vanderbilt ranked 10, and the University of Florida was named the best college for men to attend.

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police officer of the state on property owned or operated by the University, as well as on public streets and property immediately adjacent to campus.” The two departments work together on a regular basis, as well, according to UA spokeswoman Cathy Andreen. “Officers from both agencies frequently respond on calls together in the neighborhoods surrounding campus, investigators from both agencies often share information about cases that may overlap jurisdictions, and the agencies periodically participate in joint training exercises,” she said. UAPD patrols all of campus and the fringe area. The fringe area is bordered by Hackberry Lane, 15th St., Queen City Avenue and Jack Warner Parkway. “While both UAPD and TPD

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Committee. They have also hosted a gubernatorial debate and voter registration drives and offered free textbooks to students. “We heard about the opportunity [for student organization seating] at the beginning of the school year and how the SGA was pushing for all organizations to participate,” said Thomas Walker, president of Alpha Phi Alpha. “The impact of this has been great and the SGA has been really receptive,” he said. “Hopefully it is the first step that will motivate other organizations to join in making change and continuing to unify our campus.” Some of the upcoming events under the director of external affairs office include continuing voter registration, hosting a social among students from Tennessee and Texas to watch the Titans and Cowboys game on Oct. 10, the Women’s Political Initiative and the Campus Radio Loop. SGA’s most recent initiative is allowing the use of Crimson Calendar and Crimson Docs through the Crimson Mail system. “Crimson Calendar (similar to Google Calendar)

is a way for organizations to better communicate with their members about events and share their update calendars instantly with members,” said Ryan Flamerich, a senator for the college of engineering. This effort was done in conjunction with the Office of Information Technology to help organizations communicate with members and enable students to share calendars with other students. “This project also includes Crimson Docs (similar to Google Docs), that is a free office suite that includes Word, Excel and a presentation software that students can use for collaborative efforts,” Flamerich said. The next step in this project is to have the program fully linked into myBama, so when a student drops or adds a class, it will show up on their calendar. “Some of the upcoming projects that we want the student body to know about are the Ride with the Tide effort that will allow students to ride on a bus to the LSU game, and to pay close attention to the voter registration tables that will be set up across campus,” Fowler said. The tickets for Ride with the Tide are $45 and will be available beginning Sept. 27. There are also group tickets available. More details can be found on the SGA’s website, sga.ua.edu.

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Age engaged at Capstone Village By Lucie Enns Contributing Writer

For the residents of Capstone Village Retirement Community, this week is filled with activities to celebrate Active Aging Week. Rene Katsinas, director of residential services at Capstone Village, said Active Aging Week is an international event hosted by Cooperative Retirement Services of America that aims to engage retirement community residents in activities they would not normally do. Residents get points for attending events, and Capstone Village competes with other communities that are a part of CRSA. The theme of Active Aging Week this year is Passport to the World, Katsinas said. Events during the week include belly dancing, French couture scarf weaving and an African drum ensemble performance. Katsinas said this is the third year Capstone Village has participated in Active Aging Week, and the amount

of activities continues to grow. Katsinas oversees all of this week’s events. “We have events from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,” Katsinas said. “We are really stretching out the events. We have some residents that are coming to every single event.” Katsinas has worked to incorporate many student groups in this week. “This is the third year the African drum ensemble has participated,” Katsinas said. “The Student Alumni Association is also helping out.” Jane Griffin has been a resident for three years and has participated in Active Aging Week each year. “I think it’s a good idea,” Griffin said. “We compete with other retirement homes and Rene wants us to win the competition this year.” Capstone Village won the first year that it participated and hopes to win again this year. Griffin has liked learning about different cultures this week.

“I’m one of those that likes to participate. It’s great just being on the campus and being with the young people,” Griffin said. So far, some of the activities Griffin has participated in have been attending the Bon Voyage party on Sunday and belly dancing on Monday. “I might have looked silly, but I enjoyed [belly dancing],” Griffin said. Students meet with the residents and discuss a variety of different cultures. The special study on Monday was on the Middle East. “It was really interesting. The student [who spoke] had been to the Middle East and knew a lot about it,” Griffin said. Thanks to the collaboration of local vendors and businesses, residents receive prizes at some events, according to Katsinas. The week began on Sept. 19 and ends on Sept. 25. For Submitted Photo Katsinas and the residents of Participants in Active Aging Week at the Capstone Village Retirement Community have the Capstone Village, Active Aging Week is a nice change from the opportunity to attend several events, including one of belly dancing. ordinary.

Women’s Club seeks scholarship applications By Jasmine Cannon Contributing Writer The University Women’s Club is currently accepting applications for the Isabella Hummel Graham scholarship. Carol Hoffman, chair of the scholarship committee for the University Women’s Club, spoke on the type of students the committee is interested in assisting. “We are very interested in those who are strong students and have a demonstrated need for financial support,” Hoffman said. “Activities and work history may be looked at as well.” Hoffman said the scholarship is awarded every year, but the number of students or amount awarded varies from year to year. “Last year, we awarded two applicants with $2,000

spreading the information through different departments at the University. “We sent out 30 letters to What: University people in different departments Women’s Club - Isabella to look for possible applicants,” Hoffman said. Hummel Graham scholarDoVeanna Fulton Minor, ship chair and associate professor in the department of women’s When: Applications studies, spoke on what it means postmarked by Nov. 1; to the department to be able to Recipients will be notified help spread this information. Dec. 3 “[The department of] women’s studies is committed to supMore Info: Contact porting educational and profesua_womensclub@yahoo. sional endeavors for women,” com Minor stated. “We were happy to receive the information and be able to distribute it to gather scholarships each,” Hoffman nominations.” said. According to the Isabella Hoffman said the scholarship Hummel Graham Scholarship committee began their search Fund information sheet, the for scholarship applicants by University Women’s Club began

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that,” Quizon said. Stephanie McBride, an office associate for the University Medical Center, said caffeine is too accessible on campus and therefore prone to abuse. “It’s definitely the most widely consumed drug in the world,” McBride said. “And it’s so easy for college students [to acquire].” McBride said the negative consequences to coffee out-

• Can cause shakiness, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and dehydration • 600 mg of caffeine (four to seven cups of coffee) or more per day is too much Source: FDA

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experience and really isolates us from other friends,” said Brad Continued from page 1 Baugh, a senior and a member of the men’s wheelchair basketball student sections AA, S-1 (Gate team. “Also, for the Penn State game, the entire row directly 30). Students who use wheelchairs in front of us was filled, and my also face issues with viewing the friends and I had a horrible experience trying to watch the game games. “We’re only allowed to through the back of some ranhave one friend sit with us at dom guy’s head.” Buying concessions can also games, which limits our fan

weigh its positive utility as a legal stimulant. “It can cause heart palpitations and can cause you to crash or become tired, sleepy and run-down,” McBride said. McBride said the University should limit the number of vendors on campus that sell coffee. “I don’t think it should be as easily distributed [as it is],” McBride said. “Although it may be available around the corner, it’s not the best idea.” McBride said college students in particular select caffeine as a means to complete be an ordeal, Baugh said. The concession lane with the lowest window, accessible to students in wheelchairs, doubles as one of the lanes for students paying with Bama Cash. “I’m really glad our stadium has this lane, and I think it’s a very accessible means to buying concessions,” Baugh said. “The problem is that the first two home games we’ve had this

in 1908 and began providing aid to female students with efforts spearheaded by member Isabella Hummel Graham. The Isabella Hummel Graham Scholarship Fund was created in 1931 in her honor. The fund has since given financial assistance to more than 200 women that have attended the University. Minor spoke of the benefits of having a scholarship like the Isabella Hummel Graham scholarship. “The scholarship is dedicated to undergraduate women performing successfully academically and who are financially need-based,” Minor said. “It recognizes we have really good students who may not necessarily be financially able. [The scholarship] makes it easier to complete educational goals.” As stated on the applica-

tion, the scholarship is open to undergraduate female students at the University with at least a 3.0 GPA and with demonstrated financial need. Along with the completed application, applicants must submit a one-page essay stating

academic work. “The student-age population uses it to cram,” McBride said. “It’s abused the same as adderall [is abused].” Devin Ray, a freshman majoring in education, said she supports the presence of coffee-vendors on campus. “I believe students should be able to get a full night’s sleep to be better prepared, but in college, that’s not always feasible,” Ray said. “If there’s a product that can help us get through our day that’s not illegal, then I’m all for it.” year, there’s been a lot of cutting in line.” Overall, though, Baugh said he and his friends have found the stadium accessible for people in wheelchairs. “The biggest obstacle that I face on game day is pushing up the ramp to get to the student section,” he said. “Once I’ve pushed up one level the hardest part is pretty much complete.”

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Thursday, September 23, 2010 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4

{ YOUR VIEW } WEB COMMENTS In response to “Our View: Opinions page must act as a facilitator” “ʻWe encourage our columnists to be engaging – to spur students to think critically about campus, state and national issues.ʼ Really? Because last week you said that there would be limited or no more discussions of state and national issues going forward.” — Jeb

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Don’t vote, don’t progress By Michael Patrick For months Lady Gaga has been diligently working to bring “don’t ask, don’t tell” and its outdated, discriminatory policies back to the floor of the U.S. Congress. Just last week Gaga used her Twitter to reach out to senators, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who echoed support for bringing “don’t ask, don’t tell” to the floor. “Don’t ask, don’t tell” was a policy enacted in 1993 under the Clinton administration. Former President Bill Clinton recently, in an interview with Katie Couric, said he does not support “don’t ask, don’t tell” and did not want to create it in the first place, but he was merely answering the more extreme cries from the legislative branch. “‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ was only adopted when both Houses of Congress had voted by a huge veto-proof margin to legislate the absolute ban on gays in the military if I didn’t do something else,” said Clinton to CBS. “Don’t ask, don’t tell” has been actively turning away people willing and able to serve in the armed forces. Back in May, Rep. Patrick A. Murphy, D-Pa., and Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., led sponsors of the measure to repeal, releasing a statement saying, “It is our firm belief that it is time to

repeal this discriminatory policy that not only dishonors those who are willing to give their lives in service to their country but also prevents capable men and women with vital skills from serving in the armed forces at a time when our nation is fighting two wars.” Cries from Lady Gaga and from the Democratic Party were not heard this week as the defense spending bill that included the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” failed to advance to the floor of the Senate with a vote of 56-43. Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, considered a key vote on the bill, said, “We should welcome the service of those individuals who are willing and capable to serve. I cannot vote for this bill under the situation that it is going to shut down this debate and preclude Republican debate.” Other Republicans are calling the bill a ruse for backdoor amnesty because of the inclusion of the DREAM Act in the bill. Along with the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” and the DREAM Act, the bill also included a repeal of an antiquated ban on abortions in U.S. hospitals overseas. All three of these additions are controversial and important things that need to happen, but it is easy to see why Republicans would be flustered by Reid’s push for limited debate and not allowing

further amendments to be added to the bill. All of this comes just after a judge in Los Angeles ruled that “don’t ask, don’t tell” is unconstitutional and limits due process and freedom of speech for gays and lesbians. “Don’t ask, don’t tell” is a stain on civil rights and, with 13,000 soldiers discharged since 1993 under this policy, it is a burden on the military as well. Ultimately what failed us was polarized partisanship. Democrats and Republicans are to blame for prolonging the extirpation of archaic policies instead of bringing in new and positive legislation to allow children raised in America a pathway to citizenship, gays and lesbians the ability to serve the country they love and American women rights while abroad. Rhea Carey summed it up best: “Once again, politicians are playing politics with people’s lives. Filibustering the defense authorization bill to block action on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal and the DREAM Act — two measures that do justice to the fundamental principle of fairness — is a disappointment and disservice to our country.”

By Greg Houser Ryan Flamerich made several salient and valid points in his recent column about the lack of quality entertainment on campus. As a former denizen of a large city, I often sit at home in my apartment mewing softly to myself over the lack of stellar offerings on campus and in or around Tuscaloosa. So, it should be known that I agree with Mr. Flamerich ... to a point. What I cannot stomach,

Rounders brought on tears By Ashley Williams After the Penn State game, I decided to go to Rounders to celebrate Bama’s victory with the Psi Phi fraternity. The party was broadcasted as “Fifth Quarter,” and they advertised that they would provide a DJ and band. We all arrived around 11:30 p.m. and discovered that the cover charge was $20 for females and $30 for males. We were stunned at the prices, but we paid it and entered the club. There was a great crowd but there was no DJ. The radio music being played was boring the crowd and the club patrons were growing restless. We asked one of the security guards about the DJ, and we were told that he was there but the owners would not let him set up. I immediately went to seek a manager in hopes of an explanation or a refund. I approached the managers with a greeting but didn’t receive one in return. I asked them if they were the managers and one of them replied “No, and why do you want to know?” I asked him if he was sure because one of his employees had just routed me to them. One said,

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however, is Mr. Flamerich’s unnecessary besmirching of those fine troubadours: Taking Back Sunday. I literally grabbed my chest when Mr. Flamerich denigrated the band by comparing them to the Goo Goo Dolls and Owl City. How dare you, Mr. Flamerich. While it’s hard to deny the infectious grooves of Owl City and the hair of the Goo Goo Dolls, one has to wonder where Mr. Flamerich’s animosity has spawned. All these many years, my grandpappy Houser and I used to sit and listen to Taking Back Sunday’s album Louder Now. He would rock me on my knee

to the sugary chords of “My Blue Heaven,” and we would often talk about the day’s events with Taking Back Sunday in the background. I ask Mr. Flamerich, have you no grandpappy Houser? Additionally, I’d like to point out that Kansas, of “Carry on My Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind” fame, recently played in the area. While I’m not sure if University Programs was involved with this stellar show, can Mr. Flamerich really deny the awesome of Kansas? I think not.

“Well yeah, what do you want?” I replied, “Well, me and 20 of my friends are wondering if we could please hear a variety of music.” He replied, “No, we are NOT playing THAT type of music!” They had displayed rudeness and unprofessionalism from the moment I approached them, but this comment was simply a smack in the face. I really don’t know what he meant by “that type of music;” however, I do know whatever type of music he assumed I wanted to hear was simply racial discrimination. I felt degraded and insulted but managed to maintain composure. I told the three men that I would be giving them a call later on in the week because I felt they were discriminating and stealing from their customers through misleading advertisements. One of the men told me, “Oh darling, feel free to call me anytime” with a smile on his face and his pride and bigotry displayed before me. I took their business cards and walked back inside of the club to meet my friends who anxiously wanted to know if they would play a variety of music. Before I could even get my words out, I was being approached to be escorted out of Rounders by one of their bouncers, followed by UAPD. I began to cry and as I felt the tears

run down my face, I looked at the University Police and I asked him “How could you let them do this? I haven’t done anything wrong!” The police claimed to understand my point but still ordered me to move away from the owner’s property because they no longer wanted me there. For the first time in my life I felt violated and worthless. I felt like I had no voice. Some people have told me to ignore this incident, that it does not matter what I say nor do, nothing will be done about it. I will not rest until there is justice served. Most of all, I want an apology for the way I was treated and for the way my fellow classmates were treated. Unfortunately, I had to experience such hatred, but at the same time I am grateful because it has only made me stronger and more prepared for the real world that awaits me when I graduate in December. Students — we are the student body and regardless of our racial, social or economic statuses, we should all be treated fairly. Let’s take a stand and demand that the hatred, racism and bigotry that exists on and around our campus be ended now.

There’s no doubt that Storro is a sick woman. You can’t exactly be right in the head to permanently damage yourself with extremely painful acid. However, I don’t really believe she acted out of depression. She was completely aware of her actions. She knew exactly what she was doing when she identified her “attacker” to a T. In the end, she has had no response other than, “whoops.” Storro may have expected the money, but what she was truly after was the “aww, poor woman” attention and rallied support around her. She needed to be the victim and needed a scapegoat. It bothers me, though, that she didn’t even take into account what she could have started and what she did start in some respect. One commenter on the initial accusation said, “An eye for an eye I say. It is clear that this was done out of jealousy ... because this lovely white girl was better looking and more intelligent than this inferior and worthless female afro-bozo.” Another stated, “This is a hate crime. Hang the baboon from a tree.” Maybe she is actually sad and was unhappy with herself, but there’s a not-so-fine line between doing harm to yourself and potentially causing a race war. A Vancouver woman who matched the description of the assailant had to go into hiding due to threats and dirty looks every time she left her house. Where’s her fanfare and attention? Heaven forbid someone decided to take revenge for this wronged white woman and place justice in his own hands. All for nothing, mind you. Over the years, criminal fabrication has known no race boundary and can be clearly remembered by the Duke University lacrosse player accusations in 2006. A black student at North Carolina Central University falsely claimed that three white lacrosse players from Duke had raped her at a party. The men were vilified in the press, especially around the Durham area, which is where Duke is located and where they were most involved. Then to top it all off, the New Black Panthers held a protest against the three in front the campus ... for something that never happened. What about the student, you ask? No charges were ever brought against her because of a discovered history of mental illness. Prosecutors stated, “She may actually believe [the stories] she has been telling [and] it’s in the best interest of justice not to bring charges.” Ok, so where was justice when this woman was ruining the lives and reputations of three other people? Where was it when she turned a community against innocent men? All of this is the hate crime. The damaging, back and forth, he-said-she-said ridiculousness at the expense of others is where the actual disgust and intolerance resides. All of this is an abuse of people’s inherent fears of those not like them and of a person’s need for 15 minutes of fame. It’s also a black mark on the strides we’ve made as a society and as a country to live with each other, not by each other.

Ashley Williams is a senior majoring in geology.

Debra Flax is a junior majoring in journalism. Her columns run on Thursdays.

Michael Patrick is a junior majoring in political science.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t besmirch Taking Back Sunday

“Hey pretty girl, do you want to take a drink of this?” Those are the words Bethany Storro claimed a black woman said to her before throwing acid on Storro’s face Aug. 30 in Vancouver, Wash. Storro said she luckily had on her brand new sunglasses, which protected her eyes from the caustic drain cleaner, but the rest of her face suffered from seconddegree burns down to her chin. Sad story, huh? Apparently not. After collecting more than $28,000 in donations and starting a widespread manhunt for a crazed, black acid tosser, Storro admitted the incident never happened. She then told police that she had, in fact, splashed the acid on her own face in an attempt to kill herself. “Then, when I realized it wasn’t killing me, I thought maybe this was the answer to all my problems. To have a completely different face,” she said. I guess I understand the acid, but how was wrongly incriminating a fabricated black woman the answer to all her problems? How was that going to help her image issues or how was it going to work out well at all? As an ironic cherry on top, this chick was about to talk with Oprah, one of the wealthiest and most influential black women in the world, and sorrowfully discuss this hateful act against her and the power of Jesus. With everything coming out about the event, I’ve yet to hear about an apology made by Storro for setting this ball rolling in the first place. I’ve heard a lot of explanation and backtracking, but nothing even close to being remorseful for anything but getting caught.

Greg Houser is a first-year MFA Candidate in English.

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Offensive line offers balance By Marquavius Burnett Sports Reporter msburnett@crimson.ua.edu Tough defense, running the ball and playing smash-mouth football have been Alabama’s calling cards during head coach Nick Saban’s tenure with the Tide. With a young, inexperienced defense and the need to score more points, the Crimson Tide offense has become more balanced this season. In the past, defenses would load the box against the Tide and take their chances against the passing game. That is not an option this year. “I think... a goal of ours in the offseason was when teams tried to do that, we were going to have to create more balance in what we did to try to be more difficult to defend so that they couldn’t put more guys in the box than we could block,� Saban said. “I think... something that we’ve tried to do in each of our games this year so far is to create balance and make explosive plays in other ways.� Saban also said the Tide is prepared for whatever the Arkansas defense throws at them Saturday. “I think regardless of what their defense tries to do, we have to try to take advantage of what they give us and be able to

execute that,� Saban said. “If it’s running it, we have to run it. If it’s throwing it, we have to throw it, and I think that’s something we’ve done a fairly good job of so far this year.� A good job is an understatement for this year’s offense as far as statistics go. Senior quarterback Greg McElroy, who leads the nation in passing efficiency, and his arsenal of weapons are more in tune and have the ability to make big plays down the field. So far this season, Alabama is averaging almost 45 points per game and has totaled more than 1,600 yards of offense. The balance is shown in the split, as the Tide has racked up 874 yards passing and 752 rushing. “We want to score every time we touch the ball,� wide receiver Julio Jones said. “We impose our will on defenses, and they don’t know what we are going to throw at them because we can run the ball and throw the ball.� With a three-headed monster at running back, the Tide always has a more-than-capable player in the backfield. There is not much – if any – of a drop-off between Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy. “We have playmakers everywhere; in the backfield, out on the perimeter and at tight end,� Ingram said. “It’s great to be able to have balance in our offense so they can’t key in on one aspect

of our game. We have explosive players everywhere you look.â€? Even the defense is raving about the offense’s performance this year. “It really helps us out,â€? linebacker Jerrell Harris said. “It keeps us off the field, and it keeps us fresh when we do go in [the game].â€? Defensive end Damion Square said, “Those guys are incredible, the weapons we have on offense. The way they move the ball, they can score fast or put together a long drive that takes up the entire quarter. As a defensive player, it’s big-time to know that you can make three stops in a game, and the offensive is going to put up points every time you make a stop.â€? Going against the No. 1 offense in practice allows the defense to always play at a high level. That has helped the defense prepare for Arkansas and other Southeastern Conference opponents. “We face each other once or twice a week in practice, and we just go out there and try to get better and be competitive against each other,â€? Jones said. “We just want to get better as a unit.â€? The Tide’s offensive balance will be tested over the next three weeks as it breaks into SEC CW | Jerrod Seaton play against No. 10 Arkansas, Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass in the ďŹ rst quarter of the Tide’s No. 9 Florida and No. 12 South 62-13 victory over Duke Saturday. Alabama’s passing game has Carolina. proven to be about as lethal as its running game this season.

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seventh-ranked player in the nation, led the Crimson Tide. He shot a 1-under par with a score of 209 in the tournament to finish tied for third, making it his 10th career top-five finish. He wasn’t the only player to compete well, however. He was joined by sophomore Scott Strohmeyer and junior Hunter Hamrick, who finished tied for 51st. Perhaps the biggest story was the Tide’s two freshmen, Bobby Wyatt and Cory Whitsett, who finished T-16th and T-20th, respectively. They used this tournament to showcase their talent, finishing second and third on the team to Cauley. “They’re getting better every week,� said head coach Jay Seawell. “We know they’re very talented; we knew they wouldn’t be afraid.� In his first collegiate tournament on Sept. 12, Wyatt finished ahead of Cauley and

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said he doesn’t see any issues. “[Wyatt and Whitsett] bring excitement and energy that’s new and fresh, and it kind of rubs off on people,� Seawell said. “I don’t see any disadvantages with these guys.� Of course, it also helps when you have veterans like Cauley to learn from. “His leadership is going to be very important,� Seawell said. “They look up to him, to his work ethic. They have somebody to lean on.� “I’m sure they’re starting to learn and get some experience under their belt. I just do what I can,� Cauley said. Although the Tide’s young talent has been impressive, Cauley said Alabama still has room for improvement after its fourth-place finish this past weekend. “We’re a little disappointed to finish fourth, but golf’s a fickle game, and we just have to work hard,� Cauley said. “[Finishing fourth] might have been a blessing, and might light a fire under us.�

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Tide pumped for Saturday’s SEC opener By Britton Lynn Senior Sports Reporter bmlynn@crimson.ua.edu

Alabama’s first week of Southeastern Conference play on the road has caused a lot of excitement in the Alabama locker room this week. With both teams in the top 10 — No. 10 Arkansas and No. 1 Alabama — the hype around the Fayetteville game is much higher than it was for the non-conference opponents. “What you do all year long is about playing the SEC games and being ready for the conference,” head coach Nick Saban said. “You’re always excited about playing in-conference games. Every game in conference is a very important game. When you coach here, play here, come here, those are the things you get excited about and those are the games that you want to play in.” Both Alabama and Arkansas are 3-0 coming into the game. After a 31-24 win over Georgia last week, the Razorbacks are now 1-0 in conference play. “We’re pumped it’s SEC play, so things are going to get real,” said junior wide receiver Darius Hanks. “SEC play, this is what really matters out there. This is what’s going to get us to the SEC Championship.” In the 2009 season, the Tide opened its SEC play to the Razorbacks as well, and even though Alabama beat Arkansas 35-7, some of the starters, such as junior offensive lineman William Vlachos, thought he could have played better in his first SEC game. “[The SEC] is different; it’s a different speed, different physicality,” Vlachos said. “I thought I was ready going into it and I wasn’t. It was the worst game I played last year and as an offensive line we didn’t run the ball very well and we didn’t block up front very well. It’s definitely a different game, different opponent. I think we’re ready for it.”

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knee injury, sophomore running back Trent Richardson took over, but then two games later went back to playing second in the lineup with no complaints. The same situation also occurred while Marcell Dareus was out. “Everyone is self-absorbed, but to be selfish is when you put what you want to do ahead of the team,” Saban said. “The guys have seen [that] when the team wins, more guys get accolades because of winning rather than individual performance. We have a lot of guys that buy into that and believe that’s what will make us successful.” The place kicker position is another area of the Tide’s team where humility is mandatory. Freshman Cade Foster and sophomore Jeremy Shelley continue to switch off kicking duties depending on the length of the kick. “We assess their range each week and we chart their kicks and decide [which player to field], whether [we’re on] the 20-yard line or 23-yard line,” Saban said. “Cade has a stronger leg. Shelley is more accurate. We’re trying to utilize both of them.” In order for Alabama to win this Saturday against a team ranked No. 1 in the SEC in passing offense and sacks, the team will have to continue to rely on the selflessness of all the members of the team.

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On the injury front, Saban said there are no major injuries at this point other than freshman defensive back Jarrick Williams, whose shoulder is being examined, but the extent of his injury is unknown. Saban also took the opportunity to comment on how a Players unselfish player can take advantage of his Saban said one aspect of Alaopportunities to improve while bama that makes them different injured on the sidelines, noting from their opponents is the that DeMarcus Milliner has been selflessness within the team. able to get substantial playing When junior running back time as a true freshman coming Mark Ingram went out with a off a fall practice injury.

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CW | Jerrod Seaton Junior running back Mark Ingram breaks a tackle in Alabama’s 62-13 victory over Duke on Saturday. The Crimson Tide’s matchup with No. 10 Arkansas this Saturday may be its first true test of the season. “When you get injured, it is really a much better opportunity to learn. I could never shoot well when I was in high school basketball until I was [injured] in my last football game,” said Saban, who sat in the stands above the basket during his injury. “I actually saw how big the basket was, so I was a much better shooter and scorer when I came back from being injured. “I think the one thing DeMarcus Milliner did when he came back was watch. When he [could play again], he was much more further ahead.” Saban’s philosophy on using injuries to improve individual performance has proved to be effective for junior running back Mark Ingram, who had two touchdowns and 151 rushing yards against Duke last week after coming off knee surgery.

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‘Just Sex’ on Take back fall fashion Friday night By Jordan Staggs

Growing up in the rural South, where tradition is everywhere and conservatives rule most veins of life, we are subject to many rather strict rules that might not have been a problem in other parts of the country. Politeness is in our nature. “Yes ma’am� and “No sir� are key staples of our vocabularies. Wearing jeans to church could be considered a cardinal sin. Then there are those other fashion rules that have prevailed throughout the whole country, many of which are outdated and, quite frankly, needn’t be followed any longer. The most recently observed fashion faux pas is the dreaded “No wearing white after Labor Day� mandate. And yeah, I’ll be honest. I wore my white skinny jeans to the San Jose State game because I knew Labor Day would pass before the next week, and I wanted to get one last use out of them. But then I thought, why is that even a rule anyway? It’s kind of stupid really. So, I went to the all-knowing Google. Turns out, no one really knows when this rule

first originated. Figures. It’s like the Hatfields and McCoys. Who cares what we’re feuding about, because rules are rules, right? At least there are some ideas about it. The Navy switches from their white to their blue uniforms after Labor Day. Mostly, people have speculated that the color white does not absorb much heat, and therefore would be much cooler to wear in the winter months. Hello? Have you been outside lately? It’s still about 105 degrees. By all means, wear something cool. One more direct idea behind the white rule is that because white clothes would be cold in winter, it was a sign of being upper-class if you could afford darker clothes to keep yourself warm. Well, don’t furs come in white? Oh well. Then there’s the whole “winter whites� thing, which is just sort of confusing. If it’s okay to wear a creamcolored skirt any time of year, then why can’t you wear white pants in November? Personally I think white sets off some of the gorgeous fall colors such as orange (not seen much around this campus, but still a good fall color whether you like it or not) and

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By Karissa Bursch Senior Staff Reporter kabursch@crimson.ua.edu Instead of watching a movie with New York’s skyscrapers or the Los Angeles skyline, students at the Ferguson Center Theater on Friday at 7 p.m. will be able to watch 58 minutes of Tuscaloosa – the University campus, bars and all. “Just Sex,� a locally made, independent film, made by Punkfilms Productions, will be showing, free for students to attend. Tuscaloosa native and a New York film school graduate William Blanchard, the director, writer and editor of the film, said his work is a dark comedy about a boy named Jordan whose life has recently gone bad and whose friends help him cope with relationship problems. Cedrick Alexander, a senior majoring in journalism and an actor in the film, said it is about different relationships, specifically three different love stories that coincide and end in different ways. For that reason, he said, the film is relatable for college students. “People can relate to the film,� Alexander said. “People have experienced these feelings portrayed on the screen in one way or another. People will laugh and also be forced to think about different things. People at the University should have similar experiences.� Jeremy Satcher, an Alabama alumnus who helped in all aspects of the film, said the movie is actually based on real people – the director and his brother. Ian Nadler, a senior majoring in advertising, plays the lead role in the movie.

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well as an outstanding soloist with several major solo opportunities under his belt, according to a UA News release. Both musicians have performed at the University before, albeit separately, as featured artists of past Celebrity Series concerts, and both are excited to be back and performing together. “People want us to be here, and we receive such great hospitality when we are here. We are very happy to be back and receive that hospitality once more,� Lavrik said. Rubtsov said he is glad to be back among “friendly people who give warm hugs� with whom he can share his music. Although the trumpeter and flutist have been playing together as members of the RNO for more than 10 years, playing as a duet is a recent development. The duo was initially inspired by the Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov and his avowal that a flute sounds like an echo of a trumpet, Rubtsov said.

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“It is shocking. It’s not something I would want my mom to see; it’s not a movie you’d see on Lifetime. People should go see it because I take my shirt off.� -Ian Nadler

Nadler said he just stumbled upon being cast in the movie. “I was looking for a bartending call in the newspaper, but instead I found an open casting call for a movie so I decided to try it out and I got the lead role,� Nadler said. Nadler said the movie will not disappoint viewers. “It is shocking,� he said. “It’s not something I would want my mom to see; it’s not a movie you’d see on Lifetime. People should go see it because I take my shirt off.� Jonathon Hinnen, a senior majoring in theater, plays Nadler’s younger brother in the movie. “It was a challenge,� Hinnen said. “At first I didn’t understand the character I was playing. The character is an oddball and I am too, but this was being an oddball on a different level. I dug deep in myself and my peculiarities and got to know the guy I was playing better.� Blanchard said the film means a lot to him because there isn’t a large independent film community in Tuscaloosa. “There are just not places to go to see something of this nature,� Blanchard said. “I want to start up something where there are people to help you if you are interested in film. It means a lot to me.� After three months for writing the script, one month for casting, three months of pre-production and one month of shooting the film,

“Just Sex� was finally finished, Blanchard said. The movie features music from local bands such as Callooh! Callay! and The National Trust. “This time we did everything,� Blanchard said. “We realized exactly what we wanted to do, and it was selffunded.� Blanchard said Kevin Smith, who directed “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back� and “Clerks,� is one of his biggest influences, and described some moments in “Just Sex� as very Smith-esque. “Movies don’t need to be glamorous,� Blanchard said. “You don’t need to be blowing things up. I just want to present a picture, a story.� “If you’re tired of seeing those generic Hollywood films or unfunny comedies, then you should get behind movies like this,� Satcher said. Blanchard said everybody involved really loved what they were doing. “Everybody did it for the love of the game,� he said.

After realizing that each of them had already been performing sections of Claude Bolling’s “La Force de la Musique� by themselves, it seemed natural to begin playing the suite together. Thus, Lavrik and Rubtsov first performed the jazzy French piece in Moscow and will now perform it here. The two said they see a deeper meaning behind the piece. “La Force de la Musique — it’s what connects our two cultures,� Rubtsov said. “This concert is evidence that two very interesting and powerful nations can come together with music.� This great passion felt by both musicians for their trades is perhaps best evidenced by their Wednesday-morning trip to the RISE Center, founded in 1974 to help children living with disabilities in the West Alabama area. Despite considerable jet lag, a busy schedule and limited time, the two musicians wanted to speak to those working at the Center about the importance of music therapy. “We want all audiences to know about music and its importance,� Rubtsov said.

In addition to performing “La Force de la Musique� together, the musicians will also perform works separately and with members of the UA School of Music faculty. Among the faculty members featured will be pianist Pamela Penick, bassist Christoper Kozak, drummer Mark Lanter, organist Faythe Freese, flutist Diane Boyd Schultz and trumpeter Eric Yates. “It’s going to be a fresh mix of different styles,� Lavrik said. “Playing as soloists rather than orchestra members, we can express ourselves more and show audiences our talent and music ability.� He invites anyone looking for musical entertainment and interested in seeing what kinds of musicians are emerging from Russia to come to the concert. Tickets are $7 for students and can be purchased by calling the School of Music Box Office at (205) 348-7111. For more information about the master classes being held by both musicians on Friday afternoon, visit the School of Music website at music.ua.edu.

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Birmingham’s sidewalks host local filmmakers By Alex Cohen Contributing Writer als.” Last year, “Moviemaker” magazine named the “top 25 coolest film festivals.” Venues mentioned came from all over the world, from New York to Switzerland. and. But one of those festivals occurs each year only an hour’s drive down I-20. From Sept. 24-26, Birmingham will host its Sidewalk Film Festival in nine venues throughout the historic Theatre District. During the festival weekend, people will have the opportunity to view this year’s independent films from around the world. “It’s a sampling of the best independent films of the year,” said Rachel Morgan, gan, lead programmer of Sidewalk and an adjunct professor at the Center for Ethics hics and Social Responsibility. “For the competitive festival, we get between 500 and 800 entries a year. We also shop around for bigger films at South by Southwest west and other festivals.” Attendees can expect such titles as “Mutant Girls Squad,” “The Human man Centipede” and “American Jihadist.” Needless to say, a lot of genres are reprepresented.

“There is no certain niche of films we attract,” Morgan said. “We are a general festival with everything from horror films to more traditional dramas.” Much of the festival is geared toward the Alabama film scene. About 20 percent of the films were made in the state. “Not my Son” explores gun violence in Birmingham. “Ready, Set, Bag!” spotlights the U.S. National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger competition and features a fast bagger from Huntsville. “Lifted,” a movie shot completely in Alabama, even features big-name actors like Trace Adkins and Dash Mihok. “One of our focuses is Alabama,” Morgan said. “We want this to be truly a festival for the state.” UA students are playing their part too. Henry Busby, a senior majoring in American studies and telecommunication and film, along with another student, Bruce Henry, submitted a short documentary titled “In Brilliant.” The film follows two highschool seniors deciding whether or not to pursue opportunities outside the small town of Brilliant, Ala. “I think it’s a movie about the love/hate relationship a lot of people have with their homes,” Busby said.

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Submitted Photo Each year the opening film of the festival screens at the Alabama Theatre, a 2,200 seat venue built by Paramount in 1927.

Submitted Photo Above: “Americatown,” a narrative feature, will screen Saturday at 1:20 p.m. at the Alabama Power auditorium. Left: “Teenage Paparazzo” a documentary, is this year’s opening night film. It will screen Friday at 8 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. “That’s an idea that’s especially relatable to people in the South.” Busby and Henry produced their film for last year’s Documenting Justice class. “There are so many things you learn in that class,” Busby said. “Not only about documentaries, but about interaction with people and effective storytelling.” Busby is looking forward to telling his story to Sidewalk’s audiences. He said he hopes all of the local films are wellreceived. “I think it’s important to continue to cultivate those opportunities for Alabama filmmakers,” he said. “People don’t think of the South and Alabama in particular as a region for filmmaking. But the people here have a lot of say.” It’s no surprise Alabama citizens aren’t up-to-date on their indie films. In fact, the Capri Theatre in Montgomery and Crescent Theater in Mobile are two of the only full-time independent cinemas in the state. But even hosting one of the “top 25 coolest” film festivals in the world has yet to spark the emergence of an independent theater in Birmingham. “I think the Alabama community hasn’t embraced the independent genre,” said Christian Kerr, a marketing intern with Sidewalk and a senior at UAB. “Maybe because they unfortunately just don’t know about it.” Sidewalk and festivals like it could be the answer. “We need people to have a lifelong interest in the genre,” Kerr said. “These film festivals are not just weekend events. Filmmakers are working every day. They deserve our support.” The event takes place in a four-block radius downtown and offers 15 bands on an outdoor stage, parties and a general social atmosphere. “There’s actually a party at the McWane Science Center following the opening night screening,” Kerr said. “There will be a cash bar and all the attractions will be open. You could bicycle across the tightrope while touching elbows with all the directors.” For students, day passes are $20, weekend passes are $50 and single screening tickets are $10. For more information, visit sidewalkfest.com.

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