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Senate rejects Tide finally catches on transparency resolution After rough start, Crimson Tide uses pass-happy offense to finish off Volunteers
By Marquavius Burnett Assistant Sports Editor msburnett1@crimson.ua.edu @Marq_Burnett
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| Number of c o n s e c u t ive passes quarterback AJ McCarron threw between interceptions, making it the third-longest streak in school history, behind Brodie Croyle (190) and Jay Barker (155).
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| Under head coach Nick Saban, Tide has held opponents to fewer than 10 points 30 times since the start of the 2007 season, including six times in eight games this season.
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| Number of rushing yards Trent Richardson racked up, ending his streak of six consecutive games of 100 yards or more.
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| Number of receiving yards Marquis Maze had on five receptions. It was Maze’s second career 100-yard receiving game, with the first coming against Kent State.
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| Number of times the Tennessee offense was able to get into the red zone. The Volunteers’ two scoring drives ended with 40 and 52-yard field goals.
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| Number of weeks Alabama fans will have to wait until Alabama faces LSU in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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| Number of total tackles sophomore linebacker C. J. Mosley had in his first game back since going down with an elbow injury.
Halftime motivation from within After another slow first half, Bama’s players band together for strong finish By Tony Tsoukalas Sports Editor crimsonwhitesports@gmail.com
Heading into halftime, Alabama experienced something it had not had to face all season. For the first time all year, Alabama began the second half without a lead. The Crimson Tide headed into the locker room disappointingly knotted up at six with rival Tennessee. Heisman candidate Trent Richardson was limited to only 37 yards and AJ McCarron threw his first interception since the season opener against Kent State. Alabama knew that it must perform better if it wanted to avoid what many feared
[W]e told the team we needed to step up our game, and that’s what we did.” —Kenny Bell, Bama wide receiver Though many assumed it was head coach Nick Saban who rallied the team during halftime, it was actually the players who responded themselves, calling for better perCW | Katie Bennett formance in the second half. “We take pride in that we Trent Richardson high steps into the endzone against Tennessee. take it upon ourselves to get everybody up,” offensive linewould be a letdown game Bell said. “Marquis Maze and man Alfred McCullough said. myself got together and we “We shouldn’t have to have for the Tide. “We just got together as told the team we needed to coaches get us up for a game.” a team, the offense and the step up our game, and that’s defense,” wide receiver Kenny what we did.” See FOOTBALL, page 8
Binge drinking still an issue for UA students By Melissa Brown Staff Reporter mbrown104@crimson.ua.edu
One doesn’t have to dig deep to find the party scene at colleges and universities in America. For some people, terms like pre-gaming, beer pong, and flip cup may not make much sense – for some college students, they’re a lifestyle. According to studies compiled by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, 44.8 percent of college students are classified as binge drinkers. In their College Students and Alcohol fact sheet, the CSPI defines the binge drinker as someone who consumes five or more drinks on at least one occasion in 30 days – a definition college students might find surprising.
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The Student Government Association Senate voted 26-12 Thursday night to defeat Resolution 33-11, which called for University administrators to allow the release of information relating to the resignation of former SGA President Grant Cochran. Twelve other senators abstained from voting on the proposal, which was first introduced two weeks ago by Sen. Brad Tipper. “Essentially what we’re all voting on right here is a slap in the face to someone and in this situation it would be our former president,” Sen. Austin Barranco said. “It’s a serious situation that was already handled and we don’t need to make it worse by slapping him in the face and letting the whole student body see what actually happened. “I don’t see why anyone would sit here and encourage the rest of the University to have an indepth look at what went wrong in our administration,” he added. “There’s no reason to sit here and harp on this mistake and make it public knowledge to everyone else.” Ethics committee chair Lauren Hardison disagreed.
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“There’s no reason to sit here and harp on this mistake and make it public knowledge to everyone else.” — Sen. Austin Barranco
“We were elected by the student body and they have a right to know what happened to some degree,” she said. “Right now, they don’t have a clue.” Tipper defended the resolution, expressing concern for the rights of new students at the University. “In this situation, student rights of new students at our University were blatantly taken away,” Tipper said. “That, in my mind, is embarrassing for us to be associated with an organization that would go out and do that and then afterwards kind of just sweep it under the rug, say that we’re handling it internally, and say next year we’ll change and next year we’ll be different. We’ve been saying next year is going to be different for a while now and things need to change.” Barranco responded by saying students wouldn’t benefit from making the information public.
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UA professor plans trip to Mecca for Hajj As one of the five pillars of Islam, a Hajj to Mecca is a personal, holy journey By Lis García Contributing Writer A UA professor is about to embark on a journey, and she said she has a 50 percent chance of returning alive. From Oct. 26 until Nov. 11, Nehad Shawky, an Arabic professor, will complete the Hajj, a command of the five pillars of Islam, which means, “to go visiting a place.” In Islam, this means going to Mecca. Shawky spoke about her upcoming expedition to a group of audience members in Gorgas Library on Oct. 20. “I want to go there to control myself, to manage anger,” she said. “This trip is how to really accept God’s will without protesting.” Shawky said she’s already begun her lessons. Two weeks before taking off, everything was stolen from her house. She said the value of the goods was two million pounds – about 3.1
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“Who said fight in God had to be in the war? Fight the wrongs within yourself.” — Nehad Shawky, UA Arabic professor
million USD. Over the past years, Shawky’s prepared for this trip, saving up and getting her house in order. “You cannot borrow the money,” she said. “You are not to have any debts. If anything in the house needs the money, you are not to go to the Hajj.” Before making the trip, she must get in a state of Ihram. This means a specific cleansing as well as donning the pilgrim’s veil and white dress. Afterwards, she will verbally declare her intention to perform Hajj, reciting the Talbiyah. She has covered the small bases, like buying a backpack, slippers and other necessities.
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ON THE CALENDAR TODAY What: ‘The Twilight of Transatlantic Relations’ with Dr. Manfred Stassen Where: Ferguson Center Room 309
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When: 4:30 p.m.
See a list of people who said yes or no to releasing the documents relating to the resignation of Grant Cochran.
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When: 5:30 p.m.
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and therefore oblivious of how high their BAC is possibly getting. “One Solo cup half filled with vodka then topped with a mixer can be anywhere from six to eight drinks,” she said. “Everclear, the alcohol often found in hunch punch or jungle juice at parties, is an entirely different animal. One tablespoon of Everclear is the approximate amount of one drink.” Most students want to party smart, Wilcox said, and try to find ways to do what they want with minimal consequences. “I think students try to be smart about it,” she said. “They want to know how they can drink more and still be safe. But there are a lot of myths out there that everybody swears by.” Some partiers think that vomiting will clear their system of alcohol and they are safe to continue consuming. Not so, Wilcox said. “Vomiting is a defense mechanism – it’s a warning sign that the body has reached a certain level of toxicity,” Wilcox said. “You’re not in the free and clear after you throw up.” Wilcox also said there is no such thing as alcohol ‘tolerance.’ “People want to take the exercise philosophy and apply it to alcohol – the more I drink
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“Students don’t realize how much they’re actually drinking,” said Delynne Wilcox, assistant director of health planning and prevention at the University of Alabama. Pre-gaming, the practice of drinking alcohol before going to a larger event to consume additional drinks or drinking a large amount of alcohol very quickly, is a disturbing trend in the college culture, said Wilcox. Party staples like beer funnels, flip cup, and beer pong also contribute to students ingesting large amounts of alcohol very quickly. “Their BAC levels go from zero to seriously high in a very short amount of time,” she said. “They blow right past the fuzzy euphoric feeling to serious levels of intoxication. There’s a false sense of security because you don’t feel it then boom – you’re in way over your head.” The BAC, or Blood Alcohol Concentration Level, ranges from .002-.42. Alabama’s legal limit to drive is .08 – a level that a 170-pound male will reach in less than an hour when drinking four or more beers. Wilcox said that students are often unaware of the amounts of alcohol in the their drinks,
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Libyan leaders declare country liberated after Gadhafiʼs death From MCTCampus
BEIRUT – Libya’s new leaders declared their nation “liberated” on Sunday, paving the way for elections and a constitution that the revolutionary government says will put the country the easier it will get,” she said. “What happens is that the more students drink, they numb themselves to the effects. Your freshman year it might have only taken one beer to get the warm fuzzies, but now you need five or six and a couple of shots.” Even if you’re not feeling the same effects, your body is processing the alcohol at the same speed as it always has. You can’t alter the science of your BAC levels, Wilcox said. “The magic solution is time – consume alcohol at a rate that your body can process it,” Wilcox said. Once alcohol is consumed and reaches the stomach, it takes around 90 seconds for it to absorb into the blood stream. For the average person, the human body processes one drink per hour, said Wilcox. However, weight and sex do have some effect on how alcohol is processed. “Males have a special enzyme that processes alcohol differently,” Wilcox said. “One of the concerning things we’re seeing is the female consumption rate rising. It’s much more damaging for females to match males drink for drink.” Phone apps and sites like bloodalcoholcalculator.org can help students estimate their BAC levels, but Wilcox said that BAC is dependent on everything from a person’s sex and weight to medication they are taking. Wilcox believes students are out to have a good time and may not think about what alcohol really is. “Alcohol is a drug, but we lose sight of that because it is a legal substance,” she said. “It is a depressant and it alters your body’s ability to function. It’s that simple.” In addition to physical symptoms like vomiting and passing out, the CSIP cites property damage and vandalism (both on and off campus); fights and interpersonal violence; sexual violence; and disruption to other students’ quality of life as the most common secondhand effects of rampant alcohol use. According to UAPD’s Campus Safety Report, 47 liquor law violation arrests occurred in 2010 on campus, in residence halls, and on public property within UAPD jurisdiction. 872 liquor law violators were cited with disciplinary action or Judicial Referrals.
on a path to its first representative democracy. The longawaited pronouncement came with a heavy dose of Islamist sentiment, as Mustafa AbdulJalil, leader of the transitional government, embraced the Muslim code known as Sharia as a foundation for future legislation. During a reign of more than four decades, Moammar Gadhafi viewed Islamists as a threat and jailed hundreds of suspected religious militants. But Jalil, a former justice minister in Gadhafi’s regime, signaled that Islam would have a central place in the new Libya, imposing two Islamic-style edicts _ capping interest rates and lifting restrictions on how many wives men may have. Islamists
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Continued from page 1 “One of the things that frustrates me the most is that you said you realize that we’re all students and this is a learning process (and that) new incoming students will be benefited by us putting this all over the newspapers and making it complete public knowledge,” he said. “They definitely won’t benefit from this. All they’ll see is that we have a corrupt government system.” “The point of it is not a slap in the face, the point of it is to let the students know what happened,” Hardison said. “How can you start focusing on the future in the midst of a lie?” Sen. Casey Rogers said members of the Senate would be affected if the information was released. “It’s clearly stated that it’s going to directly deal with us,” she said. “It’s going to deal with people in this room...It’s going to deal with senators.” Before the vote was held, Senate Secretary Chandler Wright reminded her colleagues it was just a resolution, and wouldn’t actually compel anyone to release information even if it passed. “I think it is also important to remember that this is just a resolution; it’s just a statement made by the Senate,” Wright said. “I mean, (you all) can vote however you want to vote, but it’s not going to do anything even if we do pass this bill because the administration’s going to do whatever they want.” The resolution was introduced after University administrators blocked a public records request sent to each branch of the SGA asking for “any written testimony provided by members of the Student
are one of a number of groups seeking a stake in the new Libya. Many Libyans are also advocating a secular state. The transitional leaders have repeatedly stressed the nation’s “moderate” version of Islam, and dismissed as far-fetched the notion of an Iran-style theocracy emerging in Libya. Still, some Western leaders who backed the rebellion have voiced concern about the possible rise of fundamentalist rule in Libya. The liberation declaration in the eastern city of Benghazi – where mass protests in February ignited what became a national rebellion – came three days after Gadhafi was slain in his home city of Sirte when rebels overran the coastal town.
Government Association Senate or SGA staff detailing irregularities that occurred in the First Year Council selections process,” claiming the information was protected by federal privacy laws. That selections process was invalidated by SGA Attorney General David Simpson last month as a result of unspecified irregularities. Within two days, both Cochran and Sara Lavender, the SGA Director of First Year Council, resigned from their positions within the student government. In other business, the SGA Senate also voted to reject a resolution that would have encouraged paid SGA officials to donate their salaries to tornado relief. Sen. Alex Ash said SGA officials are free to donate their money to the relief effort, but those who need their salaries shouldn’t feel compelled to give them away. “The SGA created a program for raising money for tornado relief and I feel like if it is the paid member of SGA’s decision to donate their salary, that’s fine,” he said. “But by no means should we make them feel forced because some people might need that money.” The Senate meeting followed a reception for senators and some University administrators that was provided by Auxiliary Services, a division of University Financial Affairs. Senate will meet again tonight at 6 p.m. in Ferguson Center Room 301 for a special session to consider the nomination of Randy Bowden to serve as Executive Vice President of the SGA. Bowden currently serves as SGA Director of Engagement, and if confirmed will replace former EVP Stephen Swinson, who assumed the SGA presidency upon Cochran’s resignation.
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Stress leads to health problems By Lis García Contributing Writer
You might think you’ll bounce back from all those sleepless nights, but many in the UA psychology department suggest they could contribute to mental health problems like depression and schizophrenia. “The more stress you put on the system, you’re going to have something break down,” said Justin Thomas, a graduate student majoring in psychology and assistant at the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness. Trying to make the grade while maintaining a social life, many students choose to sacrifice sleep to accomplish everything, but Thomas said sleep is as necessary as food and water. “The reality is that most adolescents need 10 hours of sleep a night,” he said. “If you’re only getting five hours of sleep and you need 10 hours, you’re only getting 50 percent of what you need.” He said by spreading themselves too thin, students could develop other health problems. Thomas said it’s not only classes that cause stress, but also environmental factors. Among others, family and outside responsibilities pile up to create an overwhelming semester. “I think a lot of times people tend to neglect self-care,” Thomas said. “They don’t take time to relax. They don’t take time to exercise. They don’t take time to eat well.”
He said the first step toward easing anxiety is to learn your limits and analyze how much you can feasibly handle. “Be honest about your situation,” he said. “If you take too much on, you’re not going to do anything well.” He recommended students make small goals instead of mirroring New Year’s resolutions, because things like walking across campus once a day or getting enough sleep for a week can have dramatic effects on your mood and well-being. Maya Moss, a junior majoring in accounting, reduced her stress this semester by cutting her class schedule down to 12 credit hours. She also makes sure to plan a schedule. “I’m very organized,” she said. “I’m not spontaneous at all.” Jessica Vickery, assistant director of Health Education and Promotion and Health Hut advisor, said students should also exercise regularly. “Exercise releases endorphins so your body feels better, and it actually helps you sleep better at night,” she said. She also recommended a diet full of nutrients, which should come from food since supplements aren’t fully reliable. She said different things work for different people, so some students may need to talk or go out with friends to decompress. Michael Forst, a junior majoring in economics, uses all three methods. He attributed his stress to school, his job and activities,
Freshmen Ryan Walsh and Craig Burns take advantage of one of the many group study rooms available to UA students as they prepare for midterms. CW | Pete Pajor and, this week, fear of losing to Tennessee. With the latter resolved, he still has to focus on the others. “I reduce stress by spending time with friends, playing sports and going running,” he said. Both Thomas and Vickery recommend seeking help from the counseling center and employing muscle relaxation techniques, which students can learn more about by emailing Healthy Hut at healthhut@ua.edu. Students can also request the “Daily Hour Organizer” and the “Daily Stress Diary,” which are other tools Vickery recommends. Vickery said the Health Hut would cover mental health all week. She encouraged students to stop by to enter fun giveaways and to create stress balls and buttons. “We are more than willing to get students the resources they
need or point them in the right direction if we don’t have any resources on hand,” Vickery said.
When and Where to visit the Health Hut Mondays - Gordon Palmer, 10 to 4 p.m. and Rec Center 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays - Ferguson Center 10 to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays - Ferguson Center 12 to 4 p.m.
Thursdays - Woods Quad 10 to 4 p.m.
Fridays - Woods Quad 10 to 2 p.m.
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Continued from page 1 Waving a decorated hand, she stopped to explain the henna her friend drew as another means of preparation. Shawky said this mark of happiness and joy also combats diabetes, blood pressure, bacteria and arthritis. Once she’s declared her intention, there are certain prohibitions. She must not clip her nails, cover her head, wear perfume, or have sex. “You have to leave it for a while,” she said. “Even if you have the drive, well, forget it.” Shawky said the Hajj is a form of Jihaad, which means fighting the bad things within you, something many have come to misunderstand. “Who said fight in God had to be in the war?” she said. “Fight the wrongs within yourself. Like, you lie, you forget your prayers, whatever.” She said the media has misrepresented Islam. It forbids disrespect of other religions, leading many to consider it the religion of tolerance. “Unless you really admit them, you are not a Muslim,” she said. Pilgrims enter Mecca from one of five entry points, depending on the location they come from. They must also offer an animal sacrifice, which Shawky plans to purchase. Completing the pillar is a dangerous expedition, claiming between 300 and 3,000 martyrs each year, she said. Her own sister almost joined
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the statistics years ago after being trampled during the ritual. She stayed in intensive care for three years, Shawky said. Normally a 21-day excursion, Shawky is taking the 16 day express Hajj to avoid putting pressure on her substitute at UA. One of her students, Stephanie Himmond, a sophomore majoring in economics, said she learned a lot by attending. “I didn’t know that many people were there,” she said. Awareness was part of Fran O’neal’s, the director of the International Honors Program, goals. O’neal said UA is trying to offer students intercultural experiences without having to leave campus. “I try to act as a contact person or ‘First Friend’ to many of our international faculty,” she said. One of the attendees was one of Shawky’s first friends. Shawky was introduced to Karen McGlothin as a houseguest. “When she first came, she had no place to stay,” McGlothin said. Shawky stayed with McGlothin and her husband for a few days, and they’ve since remained good friends. McGlothin said the presentation has her interested in learning more. Confident that future generations won’t ever miss out on learning more about the Hajj, Shawky said she never fears Mecca’s destruction. “Not a chance,” she said. “The pigeons that fly over don’t even spoil it.”
Friends remember grad’s life By Briana Harris Contributing Writer A car accident claimed the life of 36-year-old Mitchel Gray, who had just graduated from the University of Alabama in August with a degree in Human Environmental Sciences. Gray was a husband, a father of two and an employee at Capstone Village. Sally Moore, the director of Human Resources and Administrative Services at Capstone Village, said Gray was a joy to be around. “Everybody just loved Mitchel,” Moore said. “He always had a smile on his face and he took pride in everything that he did; he was a very upstanding man.” Gray had been an employee at Capstone Village since 2009. He was a resident driver and took the residents to medical appointments, the grocery store and even football games.
Co-worker and friend Freda Paulk said Gray’s fashion sense stood out to her. “Mitchel was a dresser,” Paulk said. “He dressed very neat and smelled very good. He liked his Gucci and his cologne.” Paulk also said that Gray had an exceptional personality and work ethic. “I liked his character,” Paulk said. “He was very likeable and willing to help. He went over and beyond the call of duty.” Carol Church, Gray’s coworker and friend, said everyone at Capstone Village knew who Gray was. “He was energetic and uplifting and so personable to everybody,” Church said. “What stood out [about Gray] for me was how well he related to the staff as well as the residents here. It is going to be so different around here without him.” Renee Katsinas, Gray’s
MITCHEL GRAY supervisor, set up an account at Alabama Credit Union to aid Gray’s family with funeral expenses. She said she did not mind helping because Gray was a fantastic person. The name of the account is the ACU Mitchel Gray Funeral Fund. For more information about Gray’s funeral fund contact Capstone Village.
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Last Thursday, the UA Student Government Association nominated Randy Bowden as its newest Executive Vice President. A month after SGA In short: The SGA President Grant Cochran owes it to the resigned, the SGA can students as a finally fill the gap he left in democratically their executive leadership if elected body to Bowdon is confirmed by the be transparent. SGA Senate tonight. The SGA will finally get back to business at full strength under President Stephen Swinson. There’s only one problem. The SGA still hasn’t filled in the students on this campus about why any of this is necessary. In the 30 days since Cochran resigned, students have sur vived their midterms and are getting ready for Fall Break. In those 30 days, the Crimson Tide has scored 199 points in five victories. In those 30 days, the SGA has moved on, but it still hasn’t let students know what led to the resignation of its leader. The SGA has decided that releasing details about the irregularities in the First Year Council selection process that led to Cochran’s resignation would not be in their best interest, even though it tells you, the student whom they claim to serve, exactly what’s going on with your govern ment. The UA administration took over the investigation and holds affidavits from several SGA senators detailing the irregularities that led to Cochran’s resignation, but the SGA still holds the power. Austin Gaddis, the communications director for the SGA Senate, said a senate resolution going against the adminis tration would be “bad PR” for the SGA. Except the SGA isn’t a government whose stated goa is to appease the University. It isn’t a government whose stated goal is to work like a public relations firm for the University administration. The SGA’s stated goals, according to its constitution include “to preserve and defend the rights and privileges of student self-governance” and “to serve the common inter ests of all students.” Shouldn’t all students have an interest in knowing why their elected president isn’t president any more? At other schools, the SGA is accountable to the stu dents who elect them, not just the administration. As Ryan Flamerich, speaker of the SGA Senate, brought up in a meeting about a proposed SGA Code of Ethics last week SGA leaders at many universities in Florida sign waivers of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when they are elected. If Cochran had signed a FERPA waiver, the details of his resignation wouldn’t be cloaked by the University right now. The SGA can make progress from this. They can create a code of ethics, as they discussed last week. They can take this as a mistake to be learned from. They should. Another goal listed in the preamble of the SGA Constitution is to “train ourselves in democratic gov ernment.” In a democratic government, you never hide why an elected official resigns. Right now, this training ground is doing a very poor job of teaching accountability and transparency.
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Stop hitting people with cars By John Davis Last week, a student was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street from Publix to the shopping center on the other side of the road. The specifics of this particular instance aside, it raises certain questions and concerns moving forward, especially when one takes into account that this incident is one of 15 that have occurred in 2011. The University began working toward making UA a more pedestrian-friendly campus in 2007 when it adopted the Campus Master Plan. Personally, I have not noticed what steps were taken in the last four years, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been any. With that in mind, I’d like to use this space to make a few suggestions on how the campus and surrounding area can be improved for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers alike. I think one of the biggest generators of chaos on campus is the bike lane system. It seems to me, and I imagine many cyclists will agree, that many (if not all) of the bike lanes were created as something of an afterthought. Take the bike lane on University Boulevard, for instance. It just sort of stops at the end of Old Row, and cyclists are forced to make a decision between the sidewalk and the road. The first is technically illegal; the second is dangerous due to the fact that most Tuscaloosa drivers would
rather quit smoking than use a turn signal, much less share the road with a bicyclist. And then of course there are the infamous “Bicycle and also Bus Lanes,” which strikes me as more of an inconvenience for cyclists since most Crimson Ride buses travel at a speed that even the most high-end coffee drips would struggle to keep pace with. I’ll now offer a suggestion, because evidently just stating a problem isn’t enough for you people. I spent some time in Munich in August, where I saw one of the more novel solutions to the pedestrian/cyclist/driver relationship. Basically, the road and sidewalk were separated as they are in any other place, except that the bicycle lane was actually a part of the sidewalk. It was designated as the bicycle lane through the use of a different paving material than the sidewalk, and it worked really well. I think it would be advantageous to institute this not just on campus, but also throughout Tuscaloosa. This raises a slightly different point: many of the accidents – including the one last week – take place off campus. To solve a lot of the issues associated with population growth, the University needs to work with the city of Tuscaloosa to develop and grow together. One way to avoid pedestrian accidents is to decrease the
number of cars. Because so many student-oriented housing and apartment complexes are popping up way off-campus, the University has a large number of commuters driving to and from campus. If the area around The Strip (and even downtown) were developed with highercapacity, student oriented housing, it would reduce the need to drive onto campus, which would in turn make it safer for pedestrians as well as reduce the parking strain UA students are currently dealing with. The students I know who live in the apartments and houses between University Boulevard and Paul W. Bryant Drive not only walk to class but also to the grocery store or The Strip or any other place they may need to go. Problem is, all those apartment complexes are two or three stories at most, and many are in questionable condition. Through working and coordinating with the city and developers on affordable, studentoriented housing in the area around The Strip, the cultural face of UA could regain much of its old charm in addition to alleviating much of the stress associated with a growing population of car-dependent commuters as well as making the campus and immediate areas much safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. John Davis is the chief copy editor of The Crimson White. His column runs on Mondays.
Retiring coach leaves great legacy By John Brinkerhoff It does not take long for a new student to realize that UA is a campus built upon tradition. From football and gymnastics to homecoming and Tutwiler, it is obvious the University takes pride in these traditions and provides many different outlets for people to become a part of the Alabama tradition. While I concluded long ago that my chances of playing Crimson Tide football were slim, I did find my own storied, albeit smaller and more academic, tradition on campus: The Alabama Forensics Council. Obviously, The Forensics Council doesn’t exactly receive the same recognition level as other Alabama traditions; however, the team’s contributions to this campus and the student body cannot be discounted. As the oldest extra-curricular on campus, the team has won eighteen national speech and debate championships titles and countless more individual titles. This record, success and tradition can largely be credited to Frank Thompson, the team’s director, who is entering a welldeserved retirement after 30 years of dedicated service. While I have only had the pleasure of competing under him for a small fraction of his tenure at UA, his incredible impact upon both this campus and myself holds valuable lessons that demand attention. During his tenure at UA, Frank has produced tangible results. After all, the majority of the team’s national and individual
Beyond the statistics is a coach who dedicated himself wholeheartedly to forensics and the success of his students, a mentor who mastered the delicate balance between being a hardliner and being supportive, and a friend who understood the importance of relationships. championship titles were earned under his guidance. However, these numbers cannot fully tell the story of who Frank Thompson is. Beyond the statistics is a coach who dedicated himself wholeheartedly to forensics and the success of his students, a mentor who mastered the delicate balance between being a hardliner and being supportive, and a friend who understood the importance of relationships. I attribute Frank’s effectiveness in coaching largely to how he works. Instead of using his title or even experience to demand a work ethic out of me, he was determined to motivate me by demonstrating that he genuinely cared. I can honestly say that the time he spent just talking with team members equaled, if not exceeded, the amount of time spent directly coaching them. This method created a bond that extended beyond simply competing at tournaments. He became a person who could be approached with a serious personal problem or simply an offer to go eat lunch on The Strip. He was able to tear down the inhibitive instructor-student barriers and replace them with an environment of mutual respect, which in turn made me strive to
succeed not only for myself, but also for him and the team. Even though he is retiring, the implications of Frank’s tenure will remain. He has empowered leaders across the country. He has facilitated the growth of a thriving national forensics community. He has sustained a unique outlet of expression often overlooked on campuses. He has won so many awards that Reese Phifer has run out of glass display cases and resorted to closets as storage space for them. Most importantly, he has left a legacy that is embodied within the lives of the countless students who have called Frank Thompson a mentor and friend over the past 30 years. Frank, as I look back upon the flurry of speeches, van rides, coaching sessions, early morning warm-ups and late night awards that were my time competing under you, I can only say thank you for everything. You have built a lasting tradition that expands far beyond this campus and I am proud to be a part of it. John Brinkerhoff is a junior majoring in political science and communication studies and a member of the Alabama Forensics Council. His column runs biweekly on Mondays.
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Hatred, anger won’t help UA By SoRelle Wyckoff @sorellew
If a visiting student were to pick up a copy of The Crimson White, what would they read? They would see words like “leadership” and “innovation” that symbolize the positive growth of our campus. Words that are more likely to jump off the page, though, are “separation” and “corruption.” But the words that will really turn them away from this university are those of the people who claim to be spearheading positive growth. There is a way you can challenge another’s opinion or belief without being condescending and hateful. You must first consider the opinion of others just as you are asking them to consider yours. Starting with an attack on someone else’s ideas only creates an argument, and what we need is discussion. The opinions and ideas that are most effective are the ones rooted out of a genuine desire to positively influence change around them. The arguments that are centered around proving someone else wrong verses introducing an innovative idea accomplish nothing but increasing an unnecessary animosity. It’s hard to take someone seriously when they spend 700 words on why the other person sucks and that what they are saying is stupid. How about instead, you give us something to work with. Maybe an idea or a way in which you could make the solution better. I do understand disagreement, though, and it is completely sensible to address something or someone you disagree with. However, wasting words and solely directing them at the other person’s misgivings and faults won’t do much for you, either; it will only create animosity that will continue to grow. When a visiting high school student picks up the publication that should be reflective of the student body that writes for and reads it, what will they really see? Will they see people who are proud of their school, or words that only express contentment for its future? I’m tired of reading words of hate, and I’m not the only one who feels that way. Hatred and anger will do nothing in building this University to be the better place we claim we want it to be. Once we accept that we will not be able to get everything the way we want, we can start working towards something called a compromise. Compromise is necessary for growth; it shows maturity and understanding.
SoRelle Wyckoff is a junior majoring in history and journalism. Her column runs weekly on Mondays.
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Welfare-barrier drug tests prove controversial By Jared Downing Staff Reporter wdowning@crimson.ua.edu
Legislators across the nation proposed drug testing this year as a new hurdle for welfare benefits. Now, the state of Alabama may follow suit. According to a report by the Associated Press, Alabama lawmakers may have a bill in the works that will mimic drugtesting legislation Florida legislators passed this year, which requires welfare candidates to pass a drug test before they can receive cash benefits from the state. Rep. Scott Beason and other supporters of such a bill argue
that Alabama tax dollars shouldn’t pay for narcotics. Cliff Sims, president of UA College Republicans, agrees. “I think at the end of the day, the American people are okay with helping people who have fallen on hard times, but they’re not okay with funding someone’s drug habit,” Sims said. College Democrats President Jamie Woodham said the bill would create yet another barrier between government assistance and those who really need it. “Adding another hurdle for the people who need the benefits the most would be an unnecessary burden for them,” Woodham said. “Families and children would be the ones hit hardest.”
The bill would affect Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, a program designed to aid families with children that gives temporary income supplements to more than 19,000 families across Alabama, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty. Lucinda Roff, professor of social work, said mandatory drug testing would come from misguided assumptions about the relationship between poverty and drug use. “It’s driven from a stereotype that there are more drug users among poor people than anyone else,” Roff said. “Not too many people become poor because of a drug habit.”
Indeed, since mandating drug testing Florida has seen a fail rate of just two percent, according to a report by Tampa Bay Online. Roff said if drug use isn’t any higher among the poor than other socioeconomic classes, there’s no reason to single out TANF over student loans, mortgage tax deductions, or any other government benefit. Sims said that while drug use may not differ between rich and poor, such a program would be just one step toward a muchneeded accountability for recipients of any government benefit. But one of the biggest questions is whether a drug testing policy would be worth it.
Florida’s policy requires welfare candidates to pay for their own drug tests, which cost around $40. But Alabama’s TANF candidates are among the poorest in the state; to qualify, a single parent’s earnings can’t exceed $3,228 a year, reports NCCP. According to Roff, even a seemingly small fee would be a tremendous financial burden for TANF families. “Imagine yourself: You have no money, you can’t afford the rent payment, you can’t pay for food,” she said. “What that’s going to do is make it almost impossible to apply for a benefit you need for your family.” Florida’s program reimburses
the cost of the test to those who pass, but critics claim this just passes the check to the taxpayer. Tampa Bay Online reported that Florida’s program will save just $40,800 to $98,400 from rejected applicants, which Roff argued would not nearly cover the cost of implementing the program and footing the bill for those who pass the test. Even with the cost, Sims said transparency is crucial any time the government aids those who have fallen on hard times. “I think there are valid reasons people should be helped,” he said. “If they don’t want to take the drug test, that’s their right, but they shouldn’t get the benefits.”
HRC goes outside the box to promote community By Taylor Holland News Editor tlholland1@crimson.ua.edu More than 200 tiny elephants were placed on campus last week by Housing and Residential Communities to urge students to pay attention to their surroundings in order to be an effective member of the UA community. Janine Gascoigne, HRC marketing coordinator, said the elephants were hidden from Tutwiler to Riverside and in several academic buildings in between. “We even got a few on the Crimson Ride,” she said. “My favorite was on a student’s bike.” Gascoigne said HRC took a non-traditional, fun approach with the initiative to get unexpected results. “When you do the expected, you get expected results,” she said. “We wanted unexpected results, so we knew we needed to do something unexpected. The best way to get someone to think is to get into their world in a new way. The event, part of the initiative called “One team, One Bama,” is a campaign to empower students to make a difference in the UA community and to remember that, despite all of the things that make students different, UA students, faculty and staff should be greater than our differences, Gascoigne said.
“Students are looking for ways to feel like they matter and that what they do counts and impacts the campus,” she said. “So much of what we see is about thinking big. This is about thinking small. Something little can make a really big difference in someone else’s life.” When a student found one of the 240 elephants spread across campus, they received an offer for a free coffee at the Starbucks in the Ferguson Center. “We also knew we’d need some kind of giveaway, so were really grateful that Bama Dining could help out,” she said. The campaign is an effort promoted by the Division of Student Affairs to help students unify the UA community and find common purpose. “It is our hope that this unique initiative will remind students that they are part of our broader university community and each small step can make a difference in the lives of others,” said Mark Nelson, vice president for student affairs, in a press release. “Taking steps toward mutual respect and care for one another only makes our students and our university stronger and the Division of Student Affairs is committed to fostering this.” Gascoigne said she hoped the initiative helped students learn there are things or problems going on around them
Housing and Residential Communities placed elephants across campus to encourage campus unity. Students who found the elephants also recieved a free cup of coffee from Starbucks.
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that they can help solve. “The worst thing a student can do with their knowledge or suspicions is to not share them,” she said. “We don’t want students to look back on life and think, ‘I could have done something about it.’ Go ahead and do it.” Gascoigne said HRC was excited about the campaign and are hoping for student input on some of their next initiatives. “The more the students own this idea, the better,” she said. “When it all comes together, it’s about their campus and their community.”
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By the Numbers: Alabama vs. Tennessee Position Grades:
Quarterback: A+
Offensive Line: e: B-
After throwing an early interception, McCarron responded like a grizzled veteran in the second half, leading the Tide to three scoring drives in the third quarter.
The offensive line blocked well in pass protection and only allowed one e sack, but they struggled creating holes for Trent Richardson ardson and the other backs.
Running Backs: B+
Defense: A+
Trent Richardson ran hard, but lacked the explosive plays Tide fans have grown accustomed to seeing. Having Eddie Lacy healthy will take some pressure off Richardson.
The defense was stellar tellar all game. They only allowed six points and held Tennessee to 155 yards of total offense. They also forced rced two turnovers.
Coaching: A-
Wide Receivers: A+
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Second half adjustments stments were key to getting the Tide out of their firstt half slump. The minus is for the poor first half performance. mance
Multiple receivers got involved in the passing game, lead by senior Marquis Maze, who had five receptions for 106 yards, and sophomore Kenny Bell, who caught the team’s only touchdown pass.
Quote of the Game: Head Coach Nick Saban on half time speech to the team:
Player of the Game: LB Dont’a Hightower
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Hightower played like a man possessed against his home school. Hightower finished the game with seven total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and an interception he returned for 29 yards.
“It really wasn’t explosive, I think the players were emotional about the situation and responded on their own based on who they were. I challenged them too and said, ‘OK, you guys have a decision to make: you have 30 minutes to play a game. You have to decide what you want. Everybody has to make a commitment to who we are, what kind of competitor you are, and what are you willing to do to get what you want.�
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The Alabama Kayaking Club has found a niche in the southeast as one of the only universities competing in kayaking events. Coach Tom Land, who has been with the Kayak Club since the early 1990s, said he appreciates the chance to coach athletes in an exciting sport. “I always enjoy teaching kayaking because you can carry this sport for a life time,� Land said. “This sport is about
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adventure.� The Alabama Kayaking Club competes individually with kayakers of all ages. Though there are no other kayaking universities in the southeast to compete against, the team finds competition locally. The Alabama Kayakers compete at the Locust and Mulberry Fork on the Black Warrior River. Brian Bartlett, president of the Alabama Kayaking Club, competes in the major tournaments, but he is also a coach on the team. Bartlett is a veteran of kayaking and has won
the Overall Cup of Down River racing as well as third place in the Slalom Cup. The number of new students to the sport has risen from just nine on the team last year to 25. Bartlett said many people newcomers enjoy the challenge. “For some people kayaking is a lot for them, and isn’t for them, but others just eat it up,� Bartlett said. Camy Hayes, a newcomer to the sport and one of many women kayakers said she takes enjoyment in being apart
of the Kayaking Club. “(Kayaking) was an incredible, great way to have a stress relief,� Hayes said. “I was a little scared at first but now I feel confident that I can do it.� The Kayaking Club starts their competition this winter, with Bartlett, Josh Hill, who placed 2nd in Down River, and Brent LaForte leading the way for the Crimson Tide. Lauren Ferguson and Bobby Dalton, who started kayaking last year, will be competing in tournaments this winter and spring as well.
start the third quarter, Alabama drove 75 yards down the field for a score, as quarterback AJ McCarron ran in a touchdown to put Alabama up 13-6. A newly inspired Tide defense stuffed Tennessee on a fourthand-one on the Tennessee 39, and one play later would break the game wide open. On the next play after the fourth-down stop, McCarron found Bell for a 39-yard touchdown strike to give Alabama a comfortable 20-6 lead. That lead would be more than enough for the Tide as Alabama soon turned a close game into the blowout many had predicted. “I saw something different in
all of us,� wide receiver Darius Hanks said. “We wanted the win.� Alabama would get the win, its fifth straight against the Volunteers, holding the Volunteers to 155 total yards en route to a 37-6 victory. Next up for the Tide is a highly anticipated game against the LSU Tigers. Alabama will have two weeks to prepare for the Tigers and while Saban said the rest would be good for the team, Alabama players will have to ban together and focus themselves in order to not get caught up in the hype. “We can’t watch TV,� Richardson said. “We can’t buy into the hype. I know they are
going to be saying LSU is better, or they might be saying we are better, but we can’t buy into that. We’ve got to go out there and play one play at a time.� Saban said the team would not over-prepare for the game and that they would use the bye week to rest up and work on fundamentals. The head coach also spoke on the anticipation of the game. “I’m sure there will be a lot of hype about this game, but I think everybody needs to chill out,� Saban said. “We will have plenty of time to get ready for that game.� Alabama will face LSU Nov. 5 at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 7 p.m.
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Page 8 • Monday, October 24, 2011 Editor • Stephanie Brumfield
LIFESTYLES this week
• Shelia Pree Bright photography exhibit: Paul R. Jones Gallery Sept. 28 through Nov. 18 •Monster Makeover Art Exhibit: Bama Theatre’s Greensboro Gallery until 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 • Close to Home: Artist Book and Prints by Bill Hall and Amy Pirkle Sella-Granata Art Gallery, Woods Hall: until 4 p.m. on Oct. 28 • Kentuck Tree Challenge Exhibit in the Gallery and Festival Quilts by Hallie O’Kelley: Kentuck Art Center Until 5 p.m. on Oct. 29 • Alabama Jazz Ensemble UA School of Music at the Moody Music Building: 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25
By Lauren Ferguson and Judah Martin The Crimson White
Sunday marked the tenth year of Tuscaloosa One Place’s fall festival event. This year’s festival, titled “All For One,” was made possible by a collaboration with the University of Alabama’s Honors College and the Tuscaloosa Volunteer Reception Center. The festival itself saw a substantial increase in the number of community members in attendance. Part of the reason for this increase is that this year’s festival was held in Jaycee Park in Alberta City, a different, larger location than Tuscaloosa One Place, where the event was previously held. Allyson Golden, who volunteered through her honor ssociety, suggests that perhaps the biggest reason for the increase in attendance is that after the devastation of the tornado in April, the community of Tuscaloosa needed an outlet for expression. “After the events of last year Tuscaloosa definitely needs an opportunity for the community to come together and to raise their spirits,” Golden said. To help make the event possible, an outpouring of community and university organizations like Lambda Sigma and HD43 worked together to provide a cheerful atmosphere for the community. Booths with different carni-
A group of children play in one of the two bounce houses at the fall festival at Jaycee Park on Sunday. CW | Katie Bennett val activities, such as pumpkin decorating, beanbag toss, fishing games and a cupcake walk, were scattered around the park in addition to the Disney princess-and-dragon-themed moon bounces. Children ran around dressed as Batman, witches, Ninja Turtles, cats and geishas with bags of candy provided by the different booths. They were eligible for a costume contest that took place at 3 p.m. “There are so many games
here for the kids to play,” said Betty Price, an attendee and resident of Alberta City. “My son loved the moon bounce and when the helicopter took off. I definitely think we will attend this next year.” The Tuscaloosa fire and police departments also provided a fire truck and helicopter for display at the festival. Part-time pilot Jeff Hartley gave tours of the helicopter. “Tuscaloosa was the first city in Alabama with [police] heli-
Children were given paints and markers to decorate pumpkins at the fall festival at Jaycee Park on Sunday. CW | Katie Bennett
A young girl digs through a sandbox looking for prizes at the fall festival at Jaycee Park on Sunday. CW | Katie Bennett
copters,” Hartley said. “We use them for search and rescue. During the tornado they were instrumental.” Kristen Lee, a volunteer and member of the UA’s women’s basketball team, said the involvement of so many different people is what made the event special. “It’s a collective effort,” Lee said. “There’s always something you can do to help build the community back up.” Emerald Autrey, the volun-
teer coordinator for Tuscaloosa One Place, said she was grateful for the help provided by organizations like the Honors College and that creating a safe community environment was the goal. “We are so appreciative of the help we have gotten from the Honors College Assembly and the Volunteer Resource Center,” Autrey said. “We want to give the community safe opportunities to come together and have fun with their family.”
Three boys participate in a sack race at the fall festival at Jaycee Park on Sunday. CW | Katie Bennett
COLUMN | FILM
Halloween movie guide: best and worst horror films By Walker Donaldson
me in the same ways as a great drama. That being said, there are a few horI generally do not enjoy scary mov- ror films that are both terrifying and ies. Rarely does a horror film impress enjoyable to watch. There are also
Top two horror films:
films that, no matter how they try to be scary, just cannot get the job done. Horror is one of the most challenging genres if a high quality film is the
goal. Two films listed below are perfect representations of horror films. The other two are exactly what should never happen in a horror film.
Bottom two horror films: “Dawn of the Dead” (2004)
“Seven” (1995) Before “Saw,” there was “Seven.” David Fincher’s film stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as two police detectives who attempt to catch a serial killer who bases his killing on the seven deadly sins. It is perhaps the most unsettling movie I have ever seen. The violence is not what makes the film disturbing and terrifying. The film’s success is instead based on its pervasive ability to plant ideas in the viewer’s head about their potential demise. Fincher preys on the assumption that his viewer’s imagination will run wild, and he is correct to do so. This creates the true terror in the movie.
This remake of George Romero’s 1978 film of the same name is almost as cheesy and clichéd as the original. Zombies have become a large part of modern American pop culture. Films like “28 Days Later” and TV shows like “The Walking Dead” have been successful in creating something beyond a generic post-apocalyptic zombie story. “Dawn of the Dead” takes generic to a new level. The story follows a group of survivors, with every token character known to man, stuck in a shopping mall. The plot is predictable and the outcome could probably be determined by viewing the preview. The only shining spot in the film is seeing Ty Burrell, who plays Phil in “Modern Family,” get eaten by a horde of zombies.
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991)
“The Last House on the Left” (2009)
Anthony Hopkins is an incredibly versatile actor, but he is perhaps most well known for his role as Hannibal Lector in “The Silence of the Lambs.” Like “Se7en,” “The Silence of the Lambs” is a film that does not rely solely on violence to create fear among its viewers. The film relies on Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant, cannibalistic serial killer to create the fear. The violence is horrifying, but Lecter, who is in the entire film for no more than 20 minutes, singlehandedly determines the fate of the audience’s nerves through his disturbing conversations and mannerisms.
Like zombie movies, a recent trend in horror films has been to create what is known as torture porn. Instead of using a strong plot and acting to create fear, this subgenre of horror films relies on incredibly violent scenes and graphic nudity to scare the audience. “The Last House on the Left” is a film about a father seeking vengeance for the beating of his daughter, and is a perfect example of horrific violence being used instead of creativity. Perhaps the most representative scene of this genre is one in which the father uses a microwave to fry someone’s head. This is analogous to how the viewer feels after watching movies like this.