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panel, Devuntae Finley was the Republican voice and Jonathan Harrell was the undecided voter on the panel. By Chandler Wright “I believe that demoContributing Writer cratic-wise, Obama holds The Eta Chi chapter of an understanding of us as Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity students,” Long said. “He hosted a presidential debate understands that there is viewing party and panel a middle class and without Monday night to discuss that middle class, there is issues of the Nov. 6 election. no opportunity for hierarJebrell Long, the event chy.” coordinator, served as the SEE DEBATE PAGE 2 Democratic voice on the

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Undecided student voters watch the ﬁnal presidential debate in the viewing room of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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The CW polled students who attended a viewing party for undecided voters at Bryant-Denny Stadium before and after the ﬁnal presidential debate.

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Fashion show beneﬁts Practice begins for Alabama basketball rebuilding Tuscaloosa Offseason departures leave Tide with only 10 scholarship players

People from all over the city, state and nation have raised money to help Tuscaloosa recover from the devastation caused by the EF4 tornado that swept through the city on April 27, 2011, and Tuesday, a fashion show in the Ferguson Center Ballroom will aim to do the same. Runway for Relief, the fundraising fashion show, will take place at 7 p.m. and is hosted by Rebuild Tuscaloosa. It will feature designs by the House of Perna, a line by New Yorkbased designer Amanda Perna, as well as stuer • Plea s

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dent designs from The University of Alabama’s House of éprouver, Vault Denim Tuscaloosa, and Tracy Negoshian. All proceeds from the show will go to Rebuild Tuscaloosa to aid those affected by the tornado. “It’s the cause that really makes this event special,” Rachel Wilson, a model for the show majoring in telecommunication and film, said. “I heard about model tryouts back in April for a fashion show, and I just decided to do it. When I heard I got it, I was so excited because it’s a cause that’s dear to my heart. Tuscaloosa is my hometown.” Perna is a UA gradu-

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ate and alum of “Project Runway” Season 9. She specializes in luxury, American-made women’s wear. The House of éprouver is a studentrun organization made up of students from various majors, not strictly fashion. For the student designers of the House of éprouver, it’s a chance to showcase their designs alongside an establ i s h e d designer. Bridgette Jones, public relations director for the House of éprouver, said this is the biggest show they’ve had.

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Alabama basketball began practice last week, preparing for another run at the NCAA Tournament after making it for the first time in six years last season. “We’ve been able to get at least part of our identity in terms of the guys understanding who we are and what we’re trying to accomplish,” head coach Anthony Grant said

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Thursday. “I’m very excited about the group of young men that we have this year and the potential that we have as a basketball team.” But the team will have to do it with just 10 scholarship players, after some sudden departures in the offseason and a one-man recruiting class left Grant with a depleted roster. Center JaMychal Green, who led the Crimson Tide in scoring and rebounding, graduated, while forward Tony Mitchell decided to forgo his senior year in the midst of disciplinary issues that kept him off of the court for much of the second half of last season. Guard Charles Hankerson transferred to Wyoming, while

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backup point guard Ben Eblen decided not to return for his senior season. “We didn’t expect [Hankerson and Eblen not to come back], but it was one of those things that you can’t really dwell on,” said guard Andrew Steele, the only senior left after Eblen’s departure. “We wish them well in whatever they want to do. Our focus is the team we’ve got now.” The only newcomer for the Tide is expected to make an impact in a big way. Forward D evo n t a Po l l a r d , Alabama’s only signee this season, was rated a five-star prospect by most recruiting outlets. The Porterville, Miss., native is already drawing strong praise from his teammates.

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From MCT Campus WASHINGTON — How they debated reflected where they stand in the closing days of the 2012 presidential campaign. President Barack Obama wanted to shake things up. Mitt Romney wanted to settle things down. Obama, who’s watched with alarm as he’s lost his lead and now finds himself locked in a neck-and-neck struggle, worked throughout the 90-minute debate Monday to assert himself as the surefooted leader while belittling his opponent as an inexperienced knownothing who could stumble the country back into war. Romney, often talking past Obama, used the 90-minute debate on foreign policy and national security to cast himself as a temperate, diplomatic-minded leader who could be trusted to keep the country and its allies safe. Having pulled even with the incumbent, Romney was trying to convince wavering voters that he’s a safe alternative. The final debate between the two tested how the two major party candidates view their roles – and their political fortunes – at a moment when the American psyche is changing from the fear and anger about terror attacks that dominated U.S. politics after the 2001 attacks to the disillusionment with the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In the aftermath of the 2001 attacks, Americans rallied to the steely resolve of George W. Bush and the Republicans. “When people are insecure, they’d rather have somebody who is strong and wrong than someone who’s weak and right,” former President Bill Clinton said. Obama approached the debate weeks ago with a perfect resume for the times – the aura of an experienced commander-in-chief who ended an unpopular war in Iraq, rains death on al Qaida operatives from an air force of pilotless drones that pose no risk to U.S. troops, and gave the order that killed Osama bin Laden. But the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. consulate in Libya turned Obama vulnerable on the issues he once thought his strongest suit. And a weak performance in his first debate on Oct. 3 ended what looked like an Obama surge and turned the race into a close contest. Obama looked to change the momentum back to his favor Monday by calling himself strong and right – stressing his experience and

undermining Romney’s. “My first job as commander-in-chief . . . is to keep the American people safe. And that’s what we’ve done over the last four years,” he said. He stressed strength, though the tempered strength that does not endanger U.S. lives in a war as in Afghanistan or Iraq. “What we need to do with respect to the Middle East is strong, steady leadership, not wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map,” he said at one point. He repeatedly criticized Romney, a former governor, as inexperienced – and wrong. At another point, he ridiculed Romney for proposing to build up the Navy. “You mentioned the Navy, for example, and that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916. Well, Governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets, because the nature of our military’s changed. We have these things called aircraft carriers, where planes land on them. We have these ships that go underwater, nuclear submarines.” For Obama, the approach was a new one, neither the bring-em-on bravado of George W. Bush in the post-2001 days nor the dovish approach his critics have claimed. Romney worked a very different angle. He did not attack Obama for the administration’s handling of the terrorist attacks on U.S. diplomats in Libya. Instead, while vowing a strong American military and aggressive foreign policy, he wrapped that fist in a diplomatic glove meant to reassure the country and perhaps the world. “We can’t kill our way out of this mess,” he said of the Middle East. “We’re going to have to put in place a very comprehensive and robust strategy to help the world of Islam and other parts of the world reject this radical violent extremism.” He said he’d also use U.S. forces to hunt down and kill terrorists. Mindful of the political fight here for women’s votes, he mentioned the need to help women overseas several times. For Romney, accused by Obama at one point of being a throwback to the Cold War 1980s, the goal was another historical lesson from those days. When Ronald Reagan debated President Jimmy Carter in their one faceoff in 1980, Reagan dispelled the image of him as a dangerous, inexperienced warmonger, and won the election.

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Organization accepting donations for Afghan schools By Margaret Wilbourne Heart of School Supplies is a new organization that is collecting school supplies and donations to send to needy Afghani school children. The founder is Emily Baxter, whose father is currently deployed in Afghanistan. He has witnessed a supreme need for simple supplies like pencils and paper in the

Freshman forward expected to shine BASKETBALL FROM PAGE 1 “He’s one of the most exciting athletes I’ve been able to play with in terms of his size and his length, his quickness and his jumping ability,” Steele said. “He’s going to be a nightmare

Fashion show based on Gameday attire FASHION SHOW FROM PAGE 1 “It’s very exciting and it’s for a very important charity,” Jones, a sophomore majoring in fashion retail, said. “We knew we wanted to do something to help out.” Continuing in the current spirit of Homecoming Week, the theme of the show

Many still undecided after Monday debate DEBATE FROM PAGE 1 Finley, however, said he believes military spending should be heavily discussed when weighing the pros and cons of each candidate. “[Obama] plans to cut our military spending by $2 million,” Finley said. “That cuts security and keeps people from coming to our country and increases the chance of attack. Military is a big part of society. Everyone strives for this. Our government should embrace these people. They sacrifice their lives for no money at all. If they cut military, you take something away from great men and women who want to fight for our country.” Contrastingly, Long said politicians must remember all pieces of the puzzle when it comes to budgeting for various projects. “You can’t forget that Romney is the candidate who wants to cut Big Bird,” Long said. “At some point, we have to manage our money across the board and be realistic about what we really want to invest in, not just military.”

schools, which are completely devoid of any supplies that many people take for granted. Supplies and money are currently being accepted at the Veteran’s Affairs office in 1 B.B. Comer. Drop-off locations in the Ferg and the SUPe store in Tutwiler will open on Nov. 1, 2012. Two events to spread awareness for HOSS will be

held in the upcoming months, and donations will continuously be accepted throughout the year. Those interested in volunteering are welcome and will be able to log in community service hours. The group can be followed on Twitter under the name @tomahawks15 and on Facebook under the group Heart of School Supplies.

for people in the press for how we play.” “He can fly,” guard Levi Randolph said. “He can jump, he can shoot, he can dribble. He’s going to be a great asset to the team.” It’s still not set in stone exactly what position Pollard will play. He’s athletic enough to play shooting guard or small forward, but at 6-foot-8, 260 lbs.,

he has the size to play down low. “Devonta is a basketball player,” Grant said. “Obviously, as a freshman there’s a lot to learn in what the expectations are, the system, and whatnot, but like I said, I think the veteran guys have done a good job of helping that learning curve for him. He has a very high basketball IQ as well, so he’s been able to pick things up.”

is “Alabama Game Day.” All designs shown will be part of a special Gameday collection. “There’s a lot of gray, black, crimson, white and some houndstooth,” Wilson said. “I know there’s a lot going on this week with homecoming competitions, but we want to try and get as many people to come as possible. It’s been a year and a half, but we’re still rebuilding.” After the show, there will be a live auction of runway pieces in the Heritage Room, and

the Alabama RipTide dance team will perform. Special guests such as Perna and Miss Alabama USA 2012, Katherine Webb, will also be in attendance. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Only cash and checks are accepted. With the purchase of a ticket comes the opportunity to win concert tickets as well as raffle prizes from local boutiques and restaurants. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Abortion was another heated issue that audience members asked about during the panel. “I’m pro-life,” Finley said. “Just think: What if that was your sister or daughter? You shouldn’t terminate a blessing. I’m very conservative and Biblebased. I believe that ‘thou shalt not kill.’ It’s a godly thing for me.” Contrastingly, Long said the issue of abortion should lay in the hands of the couple that made that life. “You have to consider that we could get overpopulated very easily,” Long said. “I still think it’s up to those who created that life to make that decision for themselves.” Harrell said, despite the good overall plans of each candidate, he still remains undecided because neither has been able to commit to one side of most of the issues facing the country. “It’s true Romney has been wishy-washy throughout this campaign,” Harrell said. “However, people forget that Obama made promises when he was elected in 2008 and a lot of those things haven’t happened either.” After the panel and discussion concluded, many

students stayed to watch the debate. “I was on campus studying and it was really convenient,” Leon Horton, a senior majoring in finance, said about why he attended the event. “I really appreciate Kappa Alpha Psi for hosting this event and making it convenient for students studying on campus.” Horton said he thought Obama won the final presidential candidate debate against Romney. “Romney was definitely good competition, but Obama demonstrated that the current international policy has the U.S. on the right track,” Horton said. “We’re not reckless in our diplomacy in the Middle East. Being reckless is definitely not the answer.” Although he didn’t say who he is planning on voting for in the election, Horton said he appreciated both candidates’ ability to relate the international issues back to the United States. “Both candidates kept bringing it back home,” Horton said. “I like that Obama said even though it’s important that we’re involved in nation building abroad, he made it clear that nation building at home needs to be a priority, too.”

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Page 3 Editor | Melissa Brown newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Club sports provide alternative option to compete By Adrienne Burch Staff Reporter Of the seven million high school athletes in all sports, only 1 percent get a Division 1 sports scholarship, according to NCAA statistics. However, the millions of boys and girls who do not make it to the big leagues have a second option to fuel their competitive natures: club sports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think students currently participating in clubs receive so many benefits,â&#x20AC;? Darrell Hargreaves, UA assistant director of intramural and club sports, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The obvious one is continuing to participate in a sport they love at a higher level of competition.â&#x20AC;? There are currently 36 club sport teams at The University of Alabama, ranging from baseball and hockey to bass fishing and Ultimate Frisbee. Club sports are a way for students to stay

active, experience being part of a team, and represent the University as a student athlete, Hargreaves said. Brandon Butler, president of the UA club ice hockey team, said he chose the University because of the club hockey team that competes at a national level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is really neat to be able to represent The University of Alabama by being part of the hockey team,â&#x20AC;? Butler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everywhere we go, whether it is Michigan, New Jersey or Florida, people recognize The University of Alabama logo on our jersey and what it stands for.â&#x20AC;? In order to start a UA club team, there must be 10 interested students, faculty or full-time staff members who want to start a club for a sport that does not already exist. Members must then submit a constitution to the Office of Student Life and University Recreation with documented evidence of pro-

spective members, officers, year in August and typically coaches and potential com- has over 50 people to try out. petitors either through govBrian Moore, president of erning leagues or clubs at the club Ultimate Frisbee nearby universities. team, said his team has The popularity of club grown in just two years from sports at the one team University of 18 memappears to bers to this be continuyearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A and It is really neat to be able to repally growing. B teams with resent The University of Alabama Over the last 25 members. by being part of the hockey team. five years, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the University sport becomEverywhere we go, whether it is Recreation ing extremeMichigan, New Jersey or Florida, Sports Clubs ly popular people recognize The University of have added among colAlabama logo on our jersey and at least three lege stu what it stands for. new clubs dents, it per ye a r, looks like we â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brandon Butler H a r g r e ave s will be holdsaid. Many ing tryouts of the clubs every year at the from here on University are open to any- out,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. one who has interest in joinWith the continual growth ing and others hold tryouts of club teams, the University for interested students at Recreation department has the start of the school year. struggled to provide funding, Butler said the hockey Hargreaves said. University team holds tryouts every Recreation is able to give 36

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clubs an allotment based on criteria of volunteer hours, fundraising collaboration on campus, ability to follow procedures, meeting attendance and support of other clubs. However, this allotment does not always cover all of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expenses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clubs are creative in how they are funded,â&#x20AC;? Hargreaves said. Clubs also have the task of finding other teams to play against, whether this is in a league or scheduling games against nearby schools on their own accord. For instance, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rugby, lacrosse, ultimate and hockey have leagues that set up their conference schedule, while menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball, CrossFit and triathlon might not have a league but find competition with other schools or participate in national events provided by a national governing body. The ultimate team plays

under the USA Ultimate league who helps promote tournaments for club teams across the country throughout the school year. They also set up a conference, regional and national event each year after the regular season. They travel all over the Southeast to attend these tournaments, from Tallahassee and Atlanta to Austin and Baton Rouge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we have the potential to be the best team the club has ever had,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is now up to us to do great things with our potential.â&#x20AC;? Butler said the hockey team plays all of the SEC teams as well as teams from across the country including Clemson, Michigan State and the University of Miami. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we made it to the National Tournament for the first time in the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history,â&#x20AC;? Butler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we are trying to build on that this year.â&#x20AC;?

SGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battle of the Bands to determine opening act for B.o.B By Melissa Brown News Editor

unannounced opening act before B.o.Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headlining event at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Two tickets will be given away as prizes for our Academic Scavenger Local bands The Doctors and Nov. 8. Hunt through SGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce of Academic Affairs. We feel that this not only The Lawyers, Mother Funk, Students can now buy helps unify SGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s projects, but it also gives students incentive to complete Electric Moon and Kadesh and tickets for the RAGE concert on the Academic Scavenger Hunt. the Perfect Strangers will commyBama under the Campus Life pete at the Student Government tab for $25. Only UA students, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Meagan Bryant Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battle of the Bands faculty and staff can buy tickets, for a chance to go on to open for but they can purchase up to two B.o.B at SGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RAGE concert on â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of talented stu- bands were chosen to compete additional guest tickets for $30 Nov. 8. dent musicians and I look for- at Jupiter on Tuesday, Nov. 6, each. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled with the ward to finding out who will at 9 p.m. According to an SGA Fifty-six percent of ticket sales amount of artists who submit- open for B.o.B.â&#x20AC;? press release, the winner of the will go to an SGA scholarship ted music samples to compete Students and local groups Battle will be chosen by crowd endowment fund, SGA Press in Battle of the Bands,â&#x20AC;? SGA submitted music demos to the applause at the event. The win- Secretary Meagan Bryant said, President Matt Calderone said. SGA for consideration and four ner will then join another as-yet and the other 44 percent will go

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DECIDES TODAY’S TOPIC: HEALTH CARE

When President Obama took office four years ago, there were many issues on his plate, including a financial crisis and national debt. Of the pressing issues that needed to be addressed, the president chose to focus the first two years of his term on passing comprehensive reform of the industry that makes up more than one-sixth of the United States’ economy – health care. The issue followed Obama

into office from the Democratic primary campaign trail. Obama argued against a “mandate” that would require every American citizen to purchase health care as a solution to the problem. Alternatively, he supported a “public option,” a governmentoperated health care company, so to speak, that would have sold insurance at lower rates to those who could not afford it otherwise. However, in order to pass the

legislation, the White House realized it needed to gain a “super majority” in the Senate –60 votes, to overcome the threat of a Republican filibuster. The White House then prompted Senate Democrats to produce a plan to reform health care, and they returned with the legislation that would ultimately become the Affordable Care Act. Despite the president’s hopes on the campaign trail, the plan

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called for a mandate rather than a public option. The White House fully supported the legislation anyway. The law ultimately passed in 2010. Democrats in Congress used a parliamentary procedure called “reconciliation” to pass it, which expedited the process of passing the Senate and House versions of the bill and drew the ire of many Republicans. In the summer of 2012, the

Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the mandate, the central structure of the Affordable Care Act, was constitutional if it was considered to be a tax. Mitt Romney, close to clenching the Republican nomination, vowed after the ruling to fight for the repeal on his first day in office. Now both Obama and Romney argue that their plan for health care will decrease the deficit and

provide the best possible medical coverage for Americans. The United States has a life expectancy of over 78 years, much longer than was imaginable even a few decades ago but still lower than many of our peers in the industrialized world. Yet, regardless of whom America picks to be its next president, the stakes for the make up of our health care system couldn’t be higher.

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The struggle for health care in America is a peculiar thing. The United States is one of the few educated, industrial nations that does not offer its citizens equal access to health care. Though Obama’s Affordable Care Act will extend coverage to nearly all Americans by 2016, some Americans still find the bill controversial on ideological grounds. “It should be pretty clear by now that I didn’t do this because it was good politics – I did it because I believed it was good for the country,” Obama said after the Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate, the most notorious clause of the ACA, by a slim 5 - 4 in June. By 2014, the law will require Americans to maintain “minimum essential coverage.” What’s interesting about the clause is that it was, at first, a conservative proposal, and six years ago, Romney passed an individual mandate in Massachusetts with strong bipartisan support. Nevertheless, the ACA faced strong opposition in Congress from the right for seemingly political reasons. The New York Times stated, “Republicans assail [the individual mandate] as an attack on freedom, but the provision in President Obama’s health care law requiring all Americans to buy health insurance has its roots in conservative thinking.” It’s unfortunate, the quality of discourse in this country, that issues as fragile as health care are subject to whims of political alignments. Rumors about the ACA sprouted like weeds and appeared to based in rhetoric and speculation, but rarely facts. The Congressional Budget Office, a federal, bipartisan agency that provides data to Congress, has consistently estimated that the ACA, when fully implemented, will save money for the government, insurers and patients. In the long run, it will decrease our deficit, give insurers a means to cover pre-existing conditions and lower premiums. Under Obama’s plan, 94 percent of Americans will stay on their current insurance plan. Insurers can no longer deny patients coverage because of preexisting conditions, nor can they place obscure caps on coverage when catastrophic medical expenses arise. Most importantly, the bill will cover over 30 million new Americans while simultaneously balancing costs. Our paradigm is fundamentally different from the rest of the world’s – to us, health care has become a sort of political game. We’ve settled on a plan that is best for Americans, but skeptics are set on repealing a bill centered in compromise. Obama’s ACA is an experimental and innovative bill that moves the country past ideology. By rewriting the rules of the insurance market, Obama has given us an ethical system that substantially reorganizes health care, making it more accessible and affordable for those who need it most.

“If a mandate was the solution, we could try that to solve homelessness by mandating everybody buy a house,” President Obama said in 2008, arguing against legally requiring individuals to buy health insurance. A little over a year into his presidency, though, Barack Obama signed just such a mandate into law. That mandate became the center of his signature health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act. The mandate was upheld by the Supreme Court, but Chief Justice John Roberts made clear that, while the Court found the mandate constitutional, it did not and cannot decide whether the mandate is good public policy. As American citizens, it is our job to consider the consequences that come from the choices we make in elections. One consequence of the choice we make this presidential election year will be the impending enforcement of the ACA, which takes effect in 2014. The ACA aims to increase health insurance coverage in the United States primarily by shifting health care costs from older Americans to younger Americans and from willing insurance purchasers to taxpayers. It does this by requiring all Americans to purchase a government-approved health plan, regardless of their age or health status, and by raising taxes on everything from medical devices to tanning beds. To the extent that the health law reduces costs for some, it increases them for others, while rerouting a substantial amount of money through government programs. The law will increase government spending by more than a trillion dollars over the next 10 years. That cost will be covered by the government, already sinking under the weight of existing entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. President Obama should have stuck to his original position on the health insurance mandate and pursued reforms to make health care more affordable. As the president went on to say in that same 2008 interview, “The reason they don’t have a house is they don’t have the money. And so our focus has been on reducing costs.” Mitt Romney has a health care plan that really would focus on reducing costs. He has promised to start by repealing the ACA and then working on smarter reforms to spur choice and competition in the health care market. Those reforms include equalizing the tax treatment of health insurance benefits, creating a national market for health insurance by allowing plans to be sold across state lines, and finally reigning in frivolous lawsuits that are raising costs for every patient. Romney’s goal is to give power back to states and individuals so they can decide on their needs instead of creating comprehensive universal health care without individual considerations. This will allow both state governments and consumers to have more flexibility with their plans. This election gives voters a distinct choice between the government-driven approach President Obama has taken toward health care reform, embodied by the costly and intrusive ACA, and the patient-centered choice Gov. Romney has proposed. The results of Romney’s health care reform plan will be a system with more choice, more competition and lower cost.

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• Gov. Romney pledges to immediately repeal Obama’s Affordable Care Act • He will allow the states to handle health care and mandated health insurance

• Under the plan, 94 percent of Americans will stay on their current plan

• Romney has promised to make reforms to pre-existing programs like Medicaid

A bit of Britain in every cup of tea: musings on the BBC, Yorkshire brews and being away from home By Lucy Cheseldine Staff Columnist I ran out of English tea bags this week. I suffered a moment of distress and trauma as I stared into the empty packet. It was Yorkshire tea, my local brew. The sides of the packaging are covered in pictures of quaint rural cottages that run together to form a small village in the countryside. The houses have thatched roofs and reside at the end of a long driveway lined

by a dry-stone wall. In the distance, tiny men dressed in white indulge in a game of cricket. They each occupy a spot on the village green, whiling away their Sunday afternoon in play. Behind them, the rolling green hills stretch out for miles, sprawling unashamedly like a sun bather. There is, if you look closely, a steam train penetrating the blue sky with a line of vaporous chalk. If you look even closer, you can just about see into the windows of the village church. But you

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have to have a good eye. I awoke again, remembering that I was still, immersed in a cardboard box. And remembering again that it was empty. For a moment, I had floated around a rural scene and forgotten all about feeding my tea leaf addiction. But sadly it returned to haunt me. There is such thing as teabags here – I am quite aware. But it’s simply not the same. This means I am left pining for an accompaniment to my evening session with the radio.

Unlike Americans, who notoriously live for the TV, we British have been brought up tuning into the BBC. Radio is still one of the most important mediums of communication and entertainment. The world service has, for years, been more than just a news channel to listeners. It has been a lifeline for people who suffer oppression or imprisonment in their countries. It has helped them to feel a sense of communion with the rest of the world. Listening to a global

transmission allows for a connection more real than the big screen. And, despite some people’s reservations, it is one of the best and most reliable news sources I know. The Internet has a tendency to answer everything now, but that is forgetting the trust we have always placed in sources like the BBC. And, of course, there is something a little romantic about the radio, despite the fact that it’s all on our laptops now. So, when I run out of tea bags,

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it’s not as simple as that. In each paper bag was a small taste of English tradition, a moment of indulgence in a few British pasttimes. The cardboard landscape I had earlier fallen into was encapsulated in each steaming cup. And now the well-spoken man on the radio is ever so slightly less comforting. Never mind. I suppose there’s always Starbucks.

Lucy Cheseldine is an English international student studying English literature.

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Local businesses participate in college fundraising By Chandler Wright Contributing Writer Many student organizations look to local Tuscaloosa businesses to help them raise money for their causes. Whether it’s serving up ice cream at Coldstone Creamery or getting a cut of the profits at McAlister’s Deli, students are teaming up with these local businesses to raise funds and awareness for their causes. Last Tuesday, Oct. 16, Beat Auburn Beat Hunger held a fundraising event at Coldstone Creamery. “Back in March, I emailed the owner in order to reserve a fundraiser date during the food drive,” Andres Mendieta, director of Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, said. “The Coldstone fundraiser is definitely a popular one, so we had to reserve it back in the spring in order to get a spot this fall.” Glenn Dodd, the owner of Coldstone Creamery, said he thinks his fundraising program has a lot of popularity within the community because the students and organization members are able to get behind the counter.

“I actually have to turn a lot of groups away,” Dodd said. “Every Tuesday night, we host groups from throughout the community. The group members get to ‘become the crew,’ in a sense. They get behind the counter and serve the ice cream themselves.” Dodd said he comes in every Tuesday before the groups start to train them. “Not only am I donating money, but also time because I personally train each group on every Tuesday,” Dodd said. “I can’t put them back there without knowing what they’re doing.” Mendieta said the BABH members enjoyed getting behind the counter. “We had some football players come in and it was a bit hectic at times, but we loved every second,” he said. Last Friday, Sweet Cece’s held a similar fundraiser night for the Literacy Council of West Alabama. READ Alabama, a studentled literacy program on campus, partnered with the L i t e r a cy Co u n c i l in promoting the event. “We wanted to use our connection with campus

students to reach more people and hopefully increase the turnout,” Brianna Adams, assistant director of communication for READ, said. “We’re so thankful for the Literacy Council of West Alabama, and the least we could do was help them advertise their fundraiser. Our goals go hand-in-hand with one another, so it was great to partner with the Literacy Council for this event.” According to their website, an organization can fill out an online application and turn it in to their local Sweet Cece’s in order to be considered for a fundraising night. “This semester, READ is working on creating a sense of community within the organization, so anything that serves to reach out to our volunteers and make the organization seem more like a family is a success to us,” Adams said. “And 20 percent of the sales went directly to the Literacy Council of West Alabama. How much better does it get than that?” Adams and Mendieta both said they advertised for their events through social media

like Facebook and Twitter, in addition to word-of-mouth. “We advertised the event heavily via our Facebook page and created a corresponding Facebook event so that READ volunteers could easily access the details of the event and invite any of their friends to come as well,” Adams said. Mendieta said Dodd and the entire Coldstone crew were both very pleasant and easy to work with throughout their fundraising event. “Glenn was very easy to work with, and everything went smoothly,” Mendieta said. “We had a great turnout, and I thought it was very successful. I don’t want to reveal how much money we made due to our competition with Auburn. I don’t want to give them any idea how much we’ve raised.” Adams said she hopes READ and the Literacy Council of West Alabama will be able to pair up on an event like this in the future. “We would love to talk with the Literacy Council of West Alabama about planning a similar event in the future,” Adams said. “I had a blast,

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(XYZ) group” for them to give the profits) • Zoe’s Kitchen: 15 percent • McAlister’s Deli: If there are $1,000 or less in sales, they get 10 percent. If between and the other volunteers who I talked with seemed to be enjoying themselves as well.” Even though Dodd loses some of his profits for these fundraising nights, he said he puts on these events to help out within the community. “We’re in a bit of a struggle right now because of competition in the community,” Dodd said. “It’s definitely a donation on my part. I do it

• Yogurt Mountain: 20 percent (with a printed brochure distributed before the event) • Sweet Cece’s: 20 percent • Coldstone Creamery: 30 percent

because it helps out these groups in our community. I’m glad to help.” Coldstone Creamery is at capacity for fundraising nights for the rest of the fall semester and spring 2013. Those interested in hosting a fundraising night for Sweet Cece’s can go to sweetceces.com/community for more information. Beat Auburn Beat Hunger runs through Nov. 16.

SGA program promotes better campus, scholarship opportunity By Ashley Tripp Staff Reporter

SGA’s new Ideas to Action initiative gives University of Alabama students the opportunity to submit ideas for a better campus with a scholarship incentive. Director of Ideas to Action Allison Montgomery said the goal of SGA is to make campus life better for the student body in wanting to hear what students have to say. Students, individually or through an organization, can submit ideas for an initiative or

project they would like to see happen on campus through their website, sga.ua.edu. “We also plan to have a table in the Ferguson Center once a week where students can submit their ideas on site and swipe for Crimson Spirit points,” Montgomery said. The best and most creative idea receives a $250 scholarship from the SGA Scholarship Endowment Fund. The number of scholarships given each month will vary based on the number of great ideas, such as changing a facet of the UA iPhone app

or implementing an entire program within the SGA. “Our team members will be evaluating the ideas based on originality, practicality and a p p l i c a b i l i t y, ” Montgomery said. Montgomery said she hopes to directly affect the areas of campus that students want to see change, such as parking, transportation and dining, which she believes are the biggest problems for a majority of UA students. Andrew Sbrissa, team member for Ideas to Action, said any organization at

the University could always use improvements. “The biggest topic of choice will involve a part of campus that affects the largest number of students,” Sbrissa said. “When those ideas are capitalized on, that will affect the largest number of students and have a positive impact on campus in the most efficient way.” Sbrissa said student input and involvement is something SGA strives to advance every day, which is a crucial stepping stone that leads to SGA reaching its fullest potential.

“Ideas to Action is a program that hasn’t received as much attention as before, so as we continue to reevaluate the effectiveness of our initiatives,” Sbrissa said. “Programs like Ideas to Action gain recognition again as it is one of the most direct mediums of communication and input.” Sbrissa said if students utilize Ideas to Action to its fullest potential, the SGA would better reflect the student body. “When ideas are put into action, students will be

reassured knowing that the SGA is here for them,” Sbrissa said. Madalyn Vaughn, director of administration for Ideas to Action, said as the University increases in size each year, it is difficult for each student to have their opinions heard. “Ideas to Action creates an outlet for students to submit their ideas that they want to see come to life,” Vaughn said. “We want to make UA an inclusive community that collaborates on projects or topics that students want addressed.”

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Caffeine best in coffee, tea rather than sugary drinks By Abbey Crain Staff Reporter College level exams and papers require hours of study, research and writing, and with recent midterms many University of Alabama students say they are having to pull allnighters. These are almost always followed by an early morning caffeinated refresher before the test or wild last-minute edits. Many students look to caffeine in the form of soda, coffee, tea and energy drinks to keep their brains on high alert. Sheena Quizon Gregg, dietitian and assistant director of health education and prevention at the Student Health Center, said moderate amounts of caffeine each day can improve short-term memory and speed up reaction times. “Caffeine is a naturally made

substance that stimulates part of your body and brain,” Gregg said. “By increasing heart rate and blood pressure, it can provide moments of energy.” Gregg advises students to drink natural sources of caffeine such as coffee or tea rather than high-calorie energy drinks and soft drinks, or to eat dark chocolate as another alternative for a caffeinated burst of energy. “By drinking caffeine from sources such as coffee or tea, you can avoid the high-calorie bang that comes from energy drinks and soft drinks,” Gregg said. “However, if someone adds copious amounts of sugar and creamer to their coffee or tea, they are also consuming empty calories.” Aside from empty calories, energy drinks often contain undisclosed amounts

of vitamins. “Energy drinks also oftentimes have a ‘B vitamin complex’ that is included with the caffeine,” Gregg said. “The amounts are not clearly disclosed and can have adverse health effects for those very sensitive to caffeine.” Mikee Mosley, a junior majoring in secondary education, has been drinking energy drinks daily after being introduced to them his freshman year of high school. “Of course the caffeine and sugar made me feel great, but the taste of them was a big contributing factor to their success in my life,” Mosley said. Mosley said he has had no health issues as a result from drinking large amounts of energy drinks and plans to continue to drinkthem after college.

“People love to fuss about how bad energy drinks are for people,” Mosley said. “I do not see any reason for me to stop drinking energy drinks. Besides fiscal reasons, I have found that they have only affected my life in a positive way.” Margaret-Anne Ketabi, a junior majoring in biology, started drinking coffee habitually this past summer to get through her waitressing shifts easier. She consumes, on average, one to two cups of coffee a day. “It gives me energy and allows me to stay up and concentrate for a few hours to complete my homework or studying,” she said. Ketabi says coffee keeps her happy and alert, and she will continue to drink coffee after graduating.

“I love the effects,” she said. “I plan on growing old with it.” Gregg said, contrary to popular belief, you cannot become addicted to caffeine. You can form a caffeine habit, which can induce headaches if you suddenly deprive your body of it. “If you rely on soft drinks, energy drinks or having high levels of caffeine in your system in general, one can incur diarrhea, nausea, anxiety, irritability and hypoglycemia,” she said. For some, sugary drinks may be the only motivation to get up early or stay up late to study. Gregg said these empty calories and B vitamin complex contained in energy drinks can adversely affect students, for which she recommends natural forms of caffeine such as coffee, tea or chocolate.

UA Trombone Studio competes on national level for 1st time in 2012 By Taylor Veazy Contributing Writer The UA Trombone Studio has big plans for the upcoming year, from performing on campus to competing for the first time at a national level. You may have seen this talented group around campus before. They have played the national anthem at a home event for every sport, excluding football, each year. The UA Trombone Studio gives its students opportunities to apply their skills through three different ensembles. The Trombone Choir is the largest, made up of 30 people. The Quartet is smaller and requires an audition to join and the Crimson Slides is a jazz ensemble that is also an

IF YOU GO... • What: University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Octet • When: Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. • Where: Moody Music Building Concert Hall extension of the UA Jazz Program and includes five trombones and a rhythm section. Jonathan Whitaker, assistant professor of trombone, took over as head of the Trombone Studio four years ago, following Dan Drill, who

lead the program for 41 years and still participates by playing in the Trombone Choir. Whitaker has revitalized the program in the past few years, helping to make it grow substantially. He said this fall they will have the largest group in the time he has been at the University. The Trombone Studio gets the opportunity to hear from multiple guest performers and conductors each year. Whitaker said the guests always take the time to work with the students. “It’s good to expose all the students to the best of the best in our business,” he said. This week, the Trombone Studio will host two guest performances from Josh Bynum, assistant professor of trombone at the University of

Georgia, and Chris Branagan, conductor of the Washington Trombone Ensemble, who will be the guest conductor at the Trombone Choir concert Thursday, Oct. 25. The group is open to all students and is made up of music majors, Million Dollar Band members, and a few students who just want to continue playing after high school. This year will mark the first time the ensembles will compete on a national level, though the group boasts many talented individual members. John Shanks, a doctoral student, won the Division Three Solo competition at the 2011 Eastern Trombone Workshop in Washington, D.C. He said even though other groups may be larger,

the talent level in this group will improve their chances as first-time competitors. “I think we can be as competitive as anybody out there,” Shanks said. He also credits Whitaker for preparing them to compete at this level. “He has brought a lot of new energy to the studio, and I think it’s starting to show on the national level,” Shanks said. Sophomore Ben Carrasquillo, Division One Solo winner at the 2011 ETW, said he is especially excited about the Trombone Octet. “The Octet is very strong this year, and I expect us to do very well when we compete,” Carrasquillo said. He also commends Whitaker

for his high hopes in first-time competition this year. “Dr. Whitaker holds us to a very high standard and because of that, I feel like we have a good chance going against some of the best choirs in the country that are music major exclusive,” Carrasquillo said. Along with competing, the trombone ensembles plan to put on several concerts for campus this year and even hope to get involved in the community by doing things such as playing Christmas carols at the University Mall. For more information about upcoming events and guests for the Trombone Studio, visit www.rollslide.com or find The University of Alabama Trombone Studio on Facebook.

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Meet the 2012 Homecoming Queen candidates

Alex Clark Hometown: Kingsport, Tenn. Sponsoring Organization: The University of Alabama Honors College/Honors College Assembly

Paige Coleman Hometown: Chancellor, Ala. Sponsoring Organization: Student-Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) Year: Post-grad undergrad, second degree program-senior

Year: Senior Major: Public Relations

Major: History

Darby N. Hess Hometown: Aceworth, Ga. Sponsoring Organization: Kappa Alpha Theta Year: Senior

Hometown: South Riding, Va. Sponsoring Organization: Dance Alabama! and Nu Delta Alpha Major: Dance

Jordan Viduna

Lauren Whitten

Hometown: Cumming, Ga.

Hometown: Gadsden, Ala.

Sponsoring Organization: Alpha Omicron Pi

Sponsoring Organization: Gamma Phi Beta

Year: Senior

Majors: Marketing and Management

Major: Accounting

Jennifer L. Greathouse

Hometown: Moundville, Ala.

Hometown: West Blocton, Ala.

Sponsoring Organization: National Pan-Hellenic Council

Sponsoring Organization: Golden Key International Honour Society

Year: Senior

Year: Junior

Major: Biology

Major: Communicative Disorders

Mary Izzo

Year: Senior

Majors: Communication Studies and Spanish

Kenyanita C. Ellis

Sarah A. Kingsley

Lissa Handley Tyson

Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.

Sponsoring Organization: Alpha Chi Omega

Sponsoring Organization: Alpha Gamma Delta

Year: Senior

Major: Human Development/Pre-Med

Majors: Accounting and Finance

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Dance Alabama! a ‘crowd-pleaser’ Toasted pumpkin seeds perfect snack By Megan Miller Contributing Writer Simple costuming, effective use of lighting and smooth transitions are just three of the standout elements of this year’s Dance Alabama! fall concert. The event was comprised of 20 student-choreographed pieces, showcasing a variety of dance styles including modern, tap, hip-hop and pointe. Although most of the pieces in Dance Alabama! had more of a modern appeal in both choreography and musical selections, the standout pieces to watch were those that differed from the rest, such as the two hip-hop pieces, one pointe piece and one tap piece. It was these pieces that added variety to the show. The hip-hop and tap pieces certainly brought a “crowd-pleaser” element to the concert, as these are the types of styles many people who don’t have dance background are used to seeing. Another element of the concert was the incredible partner work. Partner work was not the

same in any two pieces, and in each one it was breathtaking to watch the trust each dancer instilled in their partner. All of the performances were well controlled and had the atmosphere of a professional showcase. There was a mix of simplistic partner work, as well as aerial work and lifts. All of this was flawless and also showcased the core strength and flexibility of each dancer. Transitions in all pieces were smooth, and each choreographer did a fantastic job in bringing dancers on and off stage, as well as changing formations, which added to the dynamic of each routine. These formations also allowed the dancers to showcase specific strengths. Because dancers were choreographed into multiple pieces, this helped establish a sense of familiarity for the audience, allowing them to recognize dancers who made repeat appearances. The use of props and special effects such as smoke, fans or chairs was a welcome addition to any piece that featured them.

Sometimes the use of any of these elements can make the prop seem like a gimmick or make a routine look cheesy, but in this case, it added variety and showed how much more talented these students are for being able to use the props effectively. The element that made this a standout showcase was each dancer’s show of emotion. The audience was stirred to feel the same as the dancer depending on the piece, and this emotion was executed through facial expression and movement. Each dancer captured the essence of the choreography and brought it to life. The order of the concert also contributed to the dynamic of the show, with a thorough mix of style and dancers in each half of the showcase. Overall, the Dance Alabama! fall show was a strong representation of the University’s dance talent and was an incredible indicator of the performances students can expect to see from the Department of Theatre and Dance this year.

By Kendal Beahm Halloween is right around the corner and just because you are in college doesn’t mean you need to put away your pumpkin carving gear. My favorite part of carving pumpkins is being able to roast the seeds afterward. Pumpkin seeds, per quarter cup, are rich in manganese, tryptophan, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, protein, zinc and iron. This makes pumpkin seeds a perfect afternoon snack on chilly, fall days. Additionally, seeds retain the most value when cooked under 20 minutes. When carving your pumpkin, it is best to separate your seeds into a colander, making sure to omit any pumpkin pulp and strings. Once you have gotten your seeds, wash them under cold water and try and sift out any gunk sticking to them. Once you are satisfied with your clean seeds, spread them on a single layer on a baking sheet. Coat the seeds in either olive oil or cooking spray so spices can adhere to your seeds. Your next step is to add desired spices. Here are some suggestions for how to flavor seeds for snacking: Sweet: cinnamon and sugar Spanish: smoked paprika, mix with chopped almonds after roasting Italian: grated Parmesan and dried oregano Barbecue: brown sugar, chipotle chili powder and ground cumin Caramelized and spicy (my favorite): sugar,

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cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cayenne pepper Another great Halloween treat is pumpkin seed brittle. For this recipe, I looked to the one and only Martha Stewart. She uses four ingredients to make this delicious treat: ¼ cup of butter, ½ cup of light brown sugar, ¼ cup of honey and 1 cup of fresh pumpkin seeds. To start, butter a baking sheet. Next, melt butter in a saucepan over medium. Then heat and stir in brown sugar and honey and bring to boil. Cook without stirring the mixture for about six minutes or until the mixture is medium-amber, then stir in pumpkin seeds. Cook for about two more minutes then pour onto prepared baking sheet and let it cool completely, then break into pieces and enjoy. These two recipes are sure ways to be festive and resourceful this October and are great treats to share with roommates and friends.

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Rowling’s ‘The Casual Vacancy’ focuses on murder, corruption instead of magic By Becky Robinson

J.K. Rowling’s new novel, “The Casual Vacancy,” is a far cry from the halls of Hogwarts. Set in the imaginary English town of Pagford, “The Casual Vacancy” tells the tale of corruption in local government after the death of council member Barry (not Harry) Fairbrother. Rowling’s story focuses on a wide cast of miserable characters and deals with topics ranging from heroin abuse to sexual exploration to less-than-perfect marriages. Gone is Rowling’s magical writing of the “Harry Potter” series,

and perhaps it is for the better, especially in her first post-Potter work. Flourish and Blotts has been replaced with f-bombs, and her writing has a very straightforward and relatable style. It fits with the characters she invents, proving Rowling is not just a children’s book author, but also an author of substance and wonderful writing skill. While her manner of writing is very direct, Rowling weaves beautiful gems of allegories and metaphors throughout. It is an easy and engulfing read, too – I finished the 503-page novel in three days. One noticeable trait of her newest work is the

Englishness of the wording; if you aren’t familiar with British slang, you’d better brush up on it before picking up this book. Although, I will admit “Harry Potter” is an incredible task to live up to, Rowling does herself justice. “The Casual Vacancy” will never have the hype “Harry Potter” did, but it’s definitely worth giving Rowling a chance. She is a great storyteller, and the way she builds her characters is admirable. “The Casual Vacancy” has roughly 35 main characters, and the story of Pagford’s demise into political backstabbing is told through the eyes of each of them.

By doing this, Rowling is able to effectively get the reader to experience each side of the Parish’s argument and to experience the life of those citizens on “the other side of the tracks.” Admittedly, the large cast of characters was difficult to figure out in the first few pages, but this should not deter anyone from this read. Rowling’s novel is also very fast-paced so readers are sure not to get bored. Although there are no Quidditch matches or battles with dragons and wayward Dark Arts teachers, Rowling’s gossipy and vengeful Pagford cast is quite intriguing. I often found myself thinking, “What are these crazy

people going to do next?” Without spoiling the ending, I must say that the last 50 or so pages are what make this book a must-read. Rowling’s ability to capture the human response and spirit through tragedy is impeccable, and her ability to keep up with so many events and characters is, to me anyway, very impressive. A word of caution for anyone anxious to read Rowling’s book: It is not happy. You are not going to walk away from this feeling like sunshine and roses. There is no line at the end that says, “And they lived happily ever after…” This book deals with dark,

real-life issues. It deals with the rich trampling over the poor in the slums. It deals with rape and death and sexual perversion. If I have not scared anyone away yet, I give Rowling’s book a solid and highly recommended rating. Truthfully, I’d wait until “The Casual Vacancy” came out in paperback (the hardback is $35), but the second it is rereleased, I would go and snatch up my copy. Rowling is a brilliant author, and this book clearly showcases her extreme talent. After tearing through “The Casual Vacancy,” I absolutely cannot wait for her next book.

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Crimson Tide preparing for 1st of 3 ranked opponents By Marquavius Burnett Sports Editor

With Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggles and Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; implosion, No. 1 Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength of schedule has been questioned as the team has yet to face a highly ranked opponent. Now, the Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0 SEC) is entering the meat of its SEC run. Alabama has three consecutive ranked opponents on its schedule, with No. 11 Mississippi State being the first. The season has been a grind for the Tide, and it shows no signs of getting any easier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this time in the season, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like you are running a 100-meter race and you are getting down to about 70 meters with 30 meters to go and a lot of people are close, chomping right on your heels,â&#x20AC;? head coach Nick Saban said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be able to finish the race.â&#x20AC;?

Saban also said Mississippi was â&#x20AC;&#x153;no doubt, the best team weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played to this point in the season.â&#x20AC;? Heading into the season, it was Arkansas, not Mississippi State, that was picked to compete with Alabama and LSU for the SEC West and SEC Championship. But the Bulldogs have emerged as a potential threat to the Tide with a strong defense, a tough running game and an efficient quarterback. Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Russell, Perkins on Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radar Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell and running back LaDarius Perkins are two players on the Alabama defenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radar. Russell is in his first year as the full-time starter for the Bulldogs after splitting time with Chris Relf last season. The junior has been efficient, throwing for 1,573 yards, 15 touchdowns and only

one interception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year he is showing a lot of poise and experience in getting the ball out of his hands quickly,â&#x20AC;? Saban said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a much, much better passing team than a year ago when he just shared time. There is not really anything that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do well in my opinion.â&#x20AC;? Perkins is leading the SEC in rushing, with 724 yards and eight touchdowns and an average of 5.8 yards per carry. Despite the numbers, he has yet to get much national recognition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their running game is probably the best in the SEC,â&#x20AC;? linebacker Nico Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Perkins] is leading the SEC in rushing, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to come in and try to make them one-dimensional the best we can.â&#x20AC;? Saban cites Plaxico Burress as reason for not allowing freshmen

talking to media Head coach Nick Saban has a long-standing policy of not allowing freshmen to talk to the media. Saban said it allows young players to develop and learn how to talk to the media. But it was Plaxico Burress, who played Saban when he coached at Michigan State, as the reason he implemented the policy. Burress was a little outspoken with the media before the Spartans faced Michigan on the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Going down there will be like taking candy from a baby,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Saban said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just about got killed down there. So I just put a stop to it.â&#x20AC;? Players of the week Nine Alabama players were recognized by the coaching staff for their performances after Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 44-13 victory at Tennessee. Amari Cooper, AJ

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McCarron and Michael Williams were named players of the week on offense, while Deion Belue, Dee Milliner and Vinnie Sunseri represented the defense. On special teams, Nico Johnson, Cyrus Jones and T.J. Yeldon were selected. Cooper set an Alabama freshman record with 162 receiving yards on seven catches and scored two touchdowns. He was named the SEC Freshman of the Week and leads the team in receiving yardage (425), receiving touchdowns (5) and receptions (28). McCarron threw for a careerhigh 306 yards, completing 17-of22 passes with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He leads the nation in pass efficiency (183.6) and has thrown a school-record 239 passes without an interception. Williams caught two passes for 6 yards; including a 1-yard pass from McCarron that gave the Tide

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Tide women win big at regionals Defending champions By Aldo Amato Staff Reporter

The Alabama women’s tennis team followed up an impressive showing at the ITA All-American Championships with a dominant performance at the USTA/ITA Regional Championships on Monday. Led by junior Mary Anne Macfarlane and senior Alexa Guarachi, the Crimson Tide will be well represented at the USTA/ITA National I n t e r c o l l e g i at e Indoor Championships after a stellar performance in the regional tournament over the weekend.

The Tide faced formidable competition from across the Southern region with schools like Auburn, Tulane and Ole Miss among others who brought their best competition to the UA Tennis Complex throughout the weekend. The first day of action saw the Tide capture eight wins led by the No. 1 seeded Gaurachi and Macfarlane in doubles play. The pair defeated Auburn’s Plamena Kurteva and Michala Kucharova 8-4. Guarachi and freshmen Maya Jansen and Natalia Maynetto also dominated their singles competition. The Guarachi and

Macfarlane tandem rolled past LSU and Troy on the second day of competition to go along with a stellar team performance. The Tide only dropped two matches on Saturday in both doubles and singles, respectively. The Tide faced its toughest challenge Sunday with a push from Auburn and Ole Miss in both the quarterfinals and semifinals. Again, Guarachi and Macfarlane dominated their competition, Tulane’s Caroline Magnusson and Caroline Thornton, 8-6. However, the Tide’s Natalia Maynetto fell short in her semi-

final match against the Rebels’ Caroline Rohde Moe, accounting for the Tide’s only loss. Monday, Guarachi and Macfarlane rode their No. 1 seed all the way to the regional championship with an 8-4 win over Auburn’s Jen Pfeifler and Jackie Kasler. Guarachi also won her singles final over Caroline Rohde Moe of Ole Miss, 6-1, 5-7, 7-5 and reached a spot in the finals in New York. The pair will travel to take on national competition Nov. 8-11 in Flushing Medows, N.Y., at the USTA/ ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships.

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Denton leads team into SEC championship By Jasmine Cannon Staff Reporter Senior runner Elsbeth Denton is regaining speed after a junior season that was harbored by health issues. “The fact that she’s healthy, that she’s got all the pieces of the puzzle back together and she’s running great and enjoying it, it’s where you’re going to see great strides and great breakthroughs,” head coach Dan Waters said. “Almost every single time she’s been on the course this year, we’ve seen her make big strides and breakthrough.” This is the second year the cross country coaching staff has been with Denton during her career. “She’s taking better care of herself; she’s paying attention to a lot more of the little details,” assistant distance coach Adam Tribble said. “She’s coming at it this fall with a renewed since of purpose and determination of really trying to go out on the best note that she

can and to really leave her Tide Kick Off where the mark in this last season of women’s team finished collegiate eligibility.” in first. She is the lone senior on Denton went on to lead the cross country team on the women’s team at the both the men’s and women’s Commodore classic in side, leaving her to be a lead- Nashville, Tenn. She was er by default. the first “I’ve gotten Alabama to know [my runner to younger teamcross the The fact that’s healthy, that she’s mates] pretty finish line got all the pieces of the puzzle well and they’re and placed back together and she’s running a fun group and 22nd overall they’ve made it as the team great and enjoying it, it’s where more refreshcame in you’re going to see great strides ing to run,” fifth place and great breakthroughs. Denton said. overall. “…We have The Tide — Dan Waters these new girls also saw and they’re Denton as always ready to one of the do their best. I team’s top just try to give them the best finishers at the Notre Dame advice that I can.” Invitational. Last season, the Vestavia In her last home race, Hills, Ala., native did not Denton came in sixth place have any finishes. This year at the Crimson Classic helpDenton has finished in the ing the women’s team win top-10 in two of the team’s its second straight. She ran four races. She started off a 17:51.98 on the 5-kilometer the season with a fifth- course in front of family and place finish at the Crimson friends. Denton’s sixth place

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finish was an improvement from 29th placed last year. “I’ve been running this race since middle school,” Denton said. “You just get very nervous. My goal was to stay calm and know that I’m a senior and I’ve run this course a million times.” “Her focus and her desire right now, compared to last year, is infinitely greater and that’s really good to see,” Tribble said. “It’s been exciting that she’s really embraced her [senior year].” Denton will lead a gradually improving cross country program to the SEC Championships in Nashville this weekend starting Oct. 26. “I expect personal best and everything as she goes through the last few meets of the season,” Waters said. “She has great focus right now. It’s a testament to who she is as a person that she is going to continue to give every best effort all the way through and complete her career at Alabama on a very high note.”

fall hard in WNBA ﬁnals By Jasmine Cannon Staff Reporter Every basketball fan was happy to see Tamika Catchings hold her first Women’s National Basketball Association trophy, but the question remains: What happened to defending champion the Minnesota Lynx? The Lynx lost the finals series three games to one. The team’s only victory was at home in game two. The slimmest margin of defeat for the Lynx was six points in game one. At one point in game three, the Indiana Fever led the Lynx 70-33, which is the largest lead by any team in WNBA Finals history. Neither Seimone Augustus nor Maya Moore scored in the double digits in game three, and the team’s defense was lackluster. Indiana seemed like they were playing 10 times harder, and the Lynx were trying but they just could not cool the Fever. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke on the team’s defense after the game three loss. “I think Indiana played the way Indiana always plays,” Reeve said. “They defend. You defend, you have a chance to win a championship. That’s it.” The series was emotional and physical on both ends. Reeve was a hot topic after screaming and throwing her jacket during game two for getting a technical foul. Maybe that was the type of energy the Lynx needed in order to get a win. Moore could not stay out of foul trouble, which hurt her and the team by never allowing her to get in a great rhythm. Whenever she was in the game, Moore was heavily guarded by the likes of Catchings and a variety of

defensive sets from the Fever. The Fever defense hindered Augustus from finding the bottom of the net many times throughout the series. In the final game of the series, Augustus was 3-for-21 from the field and a total of 6-for-30 in the last two games of the series. Those types of numbers are never good from your leading scorer, especially when no one else is making up for it. Minnesota guard Lindsay Whalen did score 22 points in the series finale, but that was not enough. “They played good defense,” Whalen said. “They contested shots and they made it tough for us to get in the lane a little bit. I think that was the theme of the whole series. They were just tough, and give them credit for the way they played.” The Lynx lost against a team that was short two guards, including secondleading scorer Katie Douglas. As the defending champions, Minnesota had a humongous target on their back, which made getting back to the finals a war in itself. Minnesota had what Indiana wanted, and the Fever did everything in their power to take the national championship. They wanted it for the city, they wanted it for the team and they wanted it for Catchings. There have only been two teams to repeat as WNBA champions, with the last being the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001 and 2002. Minnesota will have to regroup for next season and come out with a vengeance to reclaim its title. This year’s disappointing finals performance will surely be in the back of their minds, and it will be interesting to see how they respond from the beginning to the end of the 2013 season.