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SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SINCE 1894
Volleyball Matchup
6 ALLELE Lecture
9 Jumping Rope
After coming back to beat the No. 23 Aggies, the Alabama volleyball team will face its second ranked team in as many weeks. The Crimson Tide will take on the No. 7 Florida Gators on Friday in Gainesville, Florida.
Christopher Mooney, senior correspondent for The American Prospect magazine, will be Thursday’s ALLELE speaker for the lecture on “The Science of Why We Deny Science.”
Valerie Williams has won two international titles in jumping rope events. For her, jumping rope is a way of life. She continues to participate in conferences around the country.
CULTURE | QUAD SQUIRRELS
Students ‘Save Quad Squirrels’ Satirical campaign raises awareness for squirrels By Reed O’Mara | Culture Editor
Between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, students could find a red tent set up on the Quad with students beneath announcing, “Save the Quad squirrels” and handing out fliers and T-shirts. Tess Severin, a junior majoring in finance, was a part of the event. She was dressed as a squirrel, holding a sign saying “Honk 4 Quad Squirrels” as she stood near University Boulevard. “We’re raising awareness for the Quad squirrels They’re because they get endangered for run over by lawn a lot of different mowers and after reasons – lawn people tailgate, they leave trash mowers, pledges out and the squirchasing them. rels can choke on the trash or try — Taylor Barron — and drink alcohol and get alcohol poisoning,” she said. The event, which Severin said had a Grounds Use Permit issued from the University, was a part of a project for an Honors fine arts class, titled Studioless Art. Class projects for the course have also included the “Crimson Unkindness” campaign. “It’s kind of like if you’ve seen the ‘Improv Everywhere’ videos,” Severin said. “We’re doing one of SEE SQUIRRELS PAGE 11
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SPORTS | FOOTBALL
IMPACT PERFORMER Yeldon hhas as 618 yyards a rushing so far By Sean Landry | Assistant Sports Editor
The last time Alabama played in LSU’s famed Tiger Stadium in 2012, the roar of the crowd was constant for almost all 60 minutes. Even at halftime, the noise never let up, transitioning from boos for the Million Dollar Band to cheers for The Golden Band from Tiger Land. The Tiger faithful, infamous for their volume and passion, had good reason to live up to
their reputation: For the entire game, the then one-loss No. 5 Tigers were matching the No. 1 undefeated Crimson Tide blow for blow, and throughout the fourth quarter, they looked likely to ruin Alabama’s hopes for a second consecutive title, leading 17-14 after a touchdown pass at the start of the quarter. In short, it was loud. Then, suddenly, it wasn’t. With 55 seconds left in the game, running back T.J. Yeldon SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 11
The last time T.J. Yeldon played at Death Valley, he scored the game-winning touchdown. CW / Pete Pajor
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Student concert WHAT: Andrew Sadler, trumpet WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. WHERE: 140 Recital Hall, Moody Music Building
Hunger awareness WHAT: Hunger Banquet WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Ferguson Center Ballroom
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The Center for Sustainable Service and Volunteerism is hosting their annual Hunger Banquet Thursday in the Ferguson Center Ballroom from 6 to 8 p.m. When participants walk in, they will be assigned to one of three income brackets, high, middle or low, which will determine the quality of meal they are given. The event is designed to teach participants about food insecurity
in a personal way. Guest speakers will discuss food insecurity and other issues at each table. Sorority members can receive one Panhellenic point for attending. Anyone interested in participating can register for free online through eventbrite.com. Compiled by Cokie Thompson
Workshop to focus on external funding search engine Human Resources Learning and Development is hosting a one-hour session on external funding from 10 to 11 a.m. in the G54 lab of the Rose Administration Building Thursday. The session is centered on PIVOT, a search engine available to all faculty members, staff and students that enables users to find external funding for various projects. The session will also review the
Research Grants Committee internal funding program. Interested participants can register for the event for free online before the event. For more information, contact HR Learning and Development at hrdevelopment@ fa.ua.edu or 205-348-9700. Compiled by Cokie Thompson
UA Makerspace to host [ENTER]Connect Technologies Exhibition This Friday, UA Makerspace will host the opening night for the [ENTER]Connect Technologies Exhibition at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. UA Makerspace, located in Hardaway Hall, is a new interdisciplinary student group that focuses on exploring creative projects with the help of emerging technologies. Jamey Grimes, an adviser for Makerspace and an instructor in the art department, said the exhibit is meant to help promote different technologies on campus. “[Makerspace] is part of a series of labs, and there are a lot of technologies for students to use,” he said. “We’re trying to introduce those technologies to students and get some people to work for the Makerspace as well.” All of the items shown will be available to UA students in varying degrees. “We’re still trying to figure out how students can access all of the technologies,” Grimes said. “A lot of people think that these technologies are only available to students with specific majors, but we want to reach a larger range of students.” The program pulls different items from colleges such as Arts and Sciences and Engineering to show in the exhibit. According to a press release from the Cultural Arts Center, the works presented in the exhibit will range from 3-D-printed and laser-cut sculptures to computer-generated animation and sound installation. The University of Alabama Gallery will host
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PLAN TO GO WHAT: [ENTER]Connect Technologies Exhibition WHEN: Friday, 5 p.m. WHERE: Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center multiple student projects for the duration of November, presented in these various media. This is the second year the exhibit has been shown, and though the event had a good turnout last year, Grimes said they still hope to attract more people of all ages. “One thing we’re trying to do is reach out to the community. I expect to have a pretty good range of faculty members and students this year, but it is open to the public as well. We want people to get involved, and that is how you create interests in others,” Grimes said. The exhibit will contain technologies pieces, but will be held in an art setting. “Not everything in the exhibit will be considered art, but I don’t like to draw the line between art and technology, I would rather just have a conversation about the two, so that’s the message that we’re tying to send,” Grimes said.
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Editor | Rachel Brown Newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Thursday, November 6, 2014
57 Miles to host Open Mic Night in Marion, Alabama By Elizabeth Elkin | Contributing Writer
57 Miles will host an Open Mic Night Friday at P3, the building leased by The University of Alabama’s Honors College in Marion, Alabama. P3, located in Marion’s town square, is used as a meeting place for anyone in Perry County. The Honors College also hopes to open an ice cream and coffee shop in the building. “P3 allows us to more easily host events and implement projects in the community,” said Benjamin Burkeen, student director of community engagement for 57 Miles. “We have a junior, Derek Carter, living in the apartment on the second floor of the building and coordinating our economic development efforts on the ground in Marion.” The Honors College plans to hold programming at P3 throughout the year. “These first couple months of this semester, we have been getting our bearings. Now we are prepared to have a large opening event in P3,” Burkeen said. Events like Open Mic Night are designed to help create a sense of community between Tuscaloosa, Marion and the entirety of Perry County, Burkeen said. “It is our goal to bring together a wide range of people to Open Mic Night: high school students, adults and college students from UA, Marion Military Institute and Judson College … we are seeking to strengthen our relationship with the community of Marion as well as create an easy-going environment where folks in the community can create new connections among themselves,” Burkeen said. The name P3 is indicative of the theory of the Third Place. A Third Place is
The UA Honors College hosts programs at P3 in downton Marion. Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Burkeen
PLAN TO GO WHAT: Open Mic Night WHEN: Friday, 7-10 p.m. WHERE: P3 Building in Marion, Alabama somewhere other than home, school or work where people can find a sense of identity. “A Third Place exists to provide the community an additional place to be comfortable and find identity,” Burkeen said. The Honors College seeks to inform more people about P3 and the work they are doing. They encourage all who are interested to travel to Marion for Open Mic Night. “I am excited by the work the Honors College is doing in Marion,” said Erin Yepsen, a freshman majoring in microbiology and a member of the Honors College. “Meeting different people, creating a sense of community … more people should get involved in this.”
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New College students take individual paths By Grace Golden | Contributing Writer
New College was founded in 1971 to serve dedicated students whose ambitions don’t fit squarely into a specific major. The students, along with help from New College faculty advisers, create plans to blend classes from all departments according to their own interests and ideas. The self-designed major is called a “depth study.” Mark Ortiz, a senior majoring in religious studies with a depth study in political ecology, said New College’s flexibility has been helpful in his academic pursuits. “New College has allowed me to design my own course of study and has given me support in pursuing my own research projects of interest, which I have found very helpful in developing my own academic voice and preparing myself for graduate study,” he said. Along with depth studies, New College provides other opportunities for its students, like extensive research opportunities, summer internships and study abroad programs. “We have several options of study abroad to choose from,” said Rica Trone from the New College office. New College students can take classes that count towards their depth studies from all over the world. These opportunities prepare students for success in whichever field they desire to have a career. “I will be beginning a graduate program in geography next year with the hopes of eventually teaching and working closely with environmental movements,” Ortiz said. New College student Grace Kyle is a sophomore whose depth study is nonprofit management with a focus on local
sustainable food systems. Kyle said she would love to work for a nonprofit that works to educate communities through local food initiatives and projects while working to increase economic development and jobs in areas with employment decline. “New College has allowed me to grow in so many ways as a student and as a person,” Kyle said. “It provides me with a warm and embracing environment where I can be creative with my college education.” New College allows its students to get ahead by gaining credit through Independent Study. Students must also take at least five New College seminars. The seminars could cover any of these three categories: creativity and culture; environment, sustainability and conservation; or social problems and social change. They are discussion based and often tackle unsolved problems that cross disciplines. This overlap of disciplines is what makes New College special and attracts many students to The University. “I wasn’t looking at New College when I decided to attend Alabama, but I am certainly glad that I found the program along the way,” Ortiz said. The New College will be hosting the academic officers of the Consortium for Innovative Environments for Learning, Thursday at 8 p.m. CIEL is a collaboration of alternative colleges that contribute to the national dialogue on higher education. The New College and CIEL will have an event Friday at 7 p.m. in the University Club. Attendance is open to all. “The keynote speaker’s name is Amy Laitinen, and she’s with New American Foundation,” said Trone. “She’ll be speaking Friday at the University Club.”
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Editor | Patrick Crowley Letters@cw.ua.edu Thursday, November 6, 2014
COLUMN | DEATH WITH DIGINITY
No such thing as ‘death with dignity’ CAROLYN
Duke Staff Columnist
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COLUMN | SMOKING
Smoking ban right choice for campus NATHAN
James Staff Columnist
The University of Alabama’s upcoming ban on smoking will undoubtedly be the subject of some controversy. Announced Tuesday, this ban will affect almost everywhere on campus and prohibit both ordinary and e-cigarettes. And for once, our administration deserves congratulations for making the best decision for its students, controversy notwithstanding. The benefits of this measure range from the obvious to the obscure. From freshman to senior year, the percentage of students who smoke rises by approximately 10 percent; a smoking ban will promote health by curbing this growth. In addition, the ban will protect students indirectly by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke. It’ll also beautify our campus by reducing litter and will improve public opinion by bringing the University’s health standards in line with over 1,400 other campuses across the country. For some, these benefits aren’t enough. An AL.com survey showed
that a majority of readers opposed a inconsistently and inadequately campus smoking ban. A 2013 Health enforced that they were meaningless. and Wellness survey showed divided It’s heartening to see our administrafeelings within the student body. And tors recognize this reality and act on it, even the SGA has been hesitant to when they could have denied responsishow support for a smoking ban. To bility by citing the rules on the books. many of these individuals, a smoking The only real disappointment in all ban constitutes an this is that exceptions unjustified breach have been made for of personal rights. Greek organizations. This is understandThere’s no logical able, given that the reason why a health While members of a free ban appears to tell bill that applies society do have the right students how to everywhere, from care for their own to risk our own health, we dorms to stadiums to personal health. parking lots, is less don’t have the right to But what makes necessary in Greek this issue more comhouses. I understand jeopardize others in plicated is the facthe amount of infludoing so. tor of secondhand ence alumni wield smoke. According over this campus, but to the University of our leaders could at California, secondleast try to keep up the hand smoke kills over 40,000 people per pretense of impartiality. year, none of whom made the choice Even with that caveat, kudos to to take up smoking. While members administrators for making a genuinely of a free society do have the right to courageous decision. It’s good to see risk our own health, we don’t have that there are some situations where the right to jeopardize others in doing our leaders will put students first – so. This shifts the focus of the smok- not because it’s popular, but because ing debate from individual rights to it’s right. community rights. Some might argue that old cam- Nathan James is a senior pus smoking policies protected non- majoring in psychology. His column smokers, but these rules were so runs weekly.
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The death of Brittany Maynard has brought to light the issue of physician-assisted suicide and the moral issues associated with the Death with Dignity Act. What Brittany Maynard chose to do is legal in the states of Vermont, Washington and Oregon. According to “The Washington State Department of Health 2013 Death with Dignity Act Report,” the DDA, under many eligibility requirements, “allows adult residents in the state with six months or less to live to request lethal doses of medication from their physician.” There is a push to expand the DDA nationwide. However, before the country rushes to support this legislation, people must think about what the Death with Dignity Act actually legalizes and says for our country. There are countless questions generated by the act. If state legislators pass the DDA, it will allow for those who are terminally ill to simply give up – give up the fight for life, and give up on hope for a cure or miracle. People claim those who choose to end their life through the DDA are “courageous” and are able to “die with dignity,” while in reality the brave victims are the ones who decide to fight. If the DDA is enacted and citizens begin to take advantage of it, there are bound to be repercussions to the funding of cancer research. Cancer research donations come from those hoping for, but with the option to die before cancer can take effect, the need for cancer research donations will seem less urgent and necessary. The decrease in stories and testimonies of cancer victims will lessen the momentum cancer research funding needs to keep its research up. Every cancer diagnosis is different, and there are individual cases of terminally ill patients who live long past when doctors predict their death. The DDA would potentially ruin the chances of these cases continuing due to people dying long before cancer could take effect. Those who choose to take the pill provided by the DDA would lose the chance of surpassing their predicted death. The Death with Dignity Act Organization claims that the life-ending pill has the purpose of bringing terminally ill people comfort in a dignified manner chosen by the patient. I understand that it may be senseless to prolong the unbearable pain caused by a terminal illness. But if the alternative is death, what does that say about the value of life? With an act so controversial and a result so permanent, we all need to think twice about expanding the Death with Dignity Act before we jump on the bandwagon. Carolyn Duke is a sophomore majoring in secondary education and Spanish. Last Week’s Poll: Do you think the Crimson Tide will qualify for the College Football Playoffs? (Yes: 79%) (No: 21%) This Week’s Poll: Are you going to or did you vote in Tuesday’s elections? cw.ua.edu
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OPINIONS Thursday, November 6, 2014 COLUMN | FOOTBALL
American football needs to have more inclusive female representation
VEL
Lewis Staff Columnist
I grew up intensely watching college football. Saturdays consisted of my father ordering hot wings and pizza, then we would all gather around the television, cheering on the Tide and analyzing all aspects of the game. This was my fatherdaughter time, and we still continue these traditions to this day. I have a love and passion for football that transcends any other sport. I am fluent in football language, if that is the correct terminology, and I would say that I know more about the game than most men. I was very active in sports growing up – sports that did not involve football. From gymnastics to track and field to figure skating, I loved the physical activity and was encouraged by my parents to get involved athletically. I secretly desired playing on the middle school football team and almost considered trying
out until I attended a football game, saw how hard they hit and realized how much smaller I was compared to them. At the time, I thought it was not fair. Whenever I go to a football game, I get into it. I cheer, scream and act a complete fool sometimes. I truly love and have a passion for the game. Many times, I have wondered how I could get involved other than being just a fan. If I ever decided that I wanted to pursue a career in football, there would be limited avenues for me to explore. Because women cannot actually participate in the sport, there are arguments that women should not be allowed to officiate, announce or have any involvement in leadership “because they do not know what it is like to actually play the game,” but just because someone does not play the game does not mean they do not understand the game. There are many men who have the pleasure of participating in sports broadcasting who have never touched a football in their lives. There are many replay reviewers who have also never played their respective sport at a professional level. So you can see why that argument does not
The highest position a woman should strive for should not be “Senior Women Administrator,” but a position of greater impact without the gender-specific title. sit well with me. I have come to recognize the lack of female representation in the sport in general. Sure, there are women sideline reporters, but these women are usually objectified to appeal to an audience made up of mostly men. You rarely – and I mean rarely – see women as announcers. Or never see women review players, referees or even in football leadership. Many may not be aware of the fact that in some collegiate sports conferences, there is a designated title, the Senior Woman Administrator, or the highest ranking female who, according to the NCAA website, “is intended to encourage and promote the involvement of female
administrators in meaningful ways in the decision-making process in intercollegiate athletics.” I have a problem with titling someone in regard to their gender just to increase inclusivity. It seems like a half-hearted attempt to promote inclusivity but the title sounds degrading and offensive at first glance. It is extremely important to have many different perspectives represented in leadership, but it is degrading to title women officials by their gender and not do so for other officials. The highest position a woman should strive for should not be “Senior Women Administrator,” but a position of greater impact without the gender-specific title. The NCAA should reconsider the naming of its women’s executive positions and give more opportunities for women to get involved in all aspects of athletics from executive positions to on the field. The little girl watching football should have the same opportunity to flourish in an arena that she loves but cannot participate in. Vel Lewis is a junior majoring in public relations and political science. Her column runs biweekly.
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By Lauren Lane | Contributing Writer
Over the past several years, The University of Alabama has emphasized ALLELE, Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, by providing a series of lectures on specific topics given by well-respected scientists and writers from across the country. This week’s lecture, titled “The Science of Why We Deny Science,” will be held Thursday in the auditorium of the Biology Building at 7:30 p.m. The speaker is Christopher Mooney, senior correspondent for The American Prospect magazine and author of “The Republican War on Science,” a New York Times bestseller. He also contributes to many other publications, including Harper’s, The Los Angeles Times and The American Scholar. Colin Kruger, a junior majoring in biology, said he is grateful for the opportunity to go to a school that
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provides students with engaging contemporary lectures. “They are a great way to keep up with the continually evolving field of biology, and in order to be successful in the field, it is essential that we keep up-to-date with the new concepts and ideas being presented,” Kruger said. Leslie Rissler, one of the chairs of the Evolution Working Group that helps to
coordinate the lectures, heav- one of only a small handful of ily encourages students of all such minors in the country.” interests to attend. The series is not designed “The ALLELE series was specifically for biology majors designed to improve the pub- but was created for an audilic’s understanding of science ence with a wide variety of and evolution in particular,” interests, Rissler said. Rissler said. “We “Students at have six speakThe University ers a year and of A l ab a m a they come from and members I think this is a topic of the greater diverse disciplines including Tuscaloosa area everyone can biology, anthroshould come to pology, philosothe free, open relate to, one way phy, history, lectures to learn or another. art, journalism more ab o u t and more. On how evolution Thursday we is relevant to — Taylor Burbach — are excited to their lives,” she hear from Chris said. “We are in Mooney of the our ninth year Washington Post talk about of hosting amazing speakwhy people deny science. The ers from a diverse array of topic is timely and relevant disciplines, all united by to many current hot topics in their passion and expertise politics and medicine. This is in evolution.” the longest running evolution Taylor Burbach, a senior series in the United States. majoring in anthropology and The University of Alabama the president of the Evolution also has an evolutionary stud- Studies Club, said she is proof ies minor that was created that these lectures are great about four years ago, and it is for all majors.
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PLAN TO GO WHAT: “The Science of Why We Deny Science” WHEN: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Biology Building Auditorium
“ALLELE is special because it makes current science easily accessible to our community,” Burbach said. “Mooney’s talk is especially exciting because it will address reasons behind science denial and its political implications. I think this is a topic everyone can relate to, one way or another. It’s a little provocative and very interesting. Talks like this are what get people fired up and excited about science.” ALLELE works to make the latest information concerning evolutionary science accessible to all and welcomes any student who is interested to attend.
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The South Asian Society will provide henna tattooing at this year’s Diwali celebration. Photo Courtesy of Naz Syed
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Floozies head to Jupiter Bar By Andrew Laningham | Contributing Writer
The Floozies are bringing a party to the Jupiter Bar Thursday. Brothers Matt and Mark Hill play a genre-blending brand of music mixed with funk and EDM with hints of jazz and Afrobeat. The duo started performing in 2008 and has grown in popularity, going from playing local house parties to touring the country and headlining festivals. “Growing up, our mom always had funk records playing in our house,” drummer Mark Hill said. “Then me and Max saw bands that combined electronic and acoustic music, and we thought we could implement that into our own work.” The band works with acoustic drums and electric guitars, working with Afrobeat-influenced rhythms. “We approach our band like it’s a funk orchestra and the computer is like an egoless backing band,” Mark Hill said. “We
The Floozies combine funk and EDM sound. Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Venkauskas
get to improvise around the computer and it helps us transition between songs. One of the best feelings I can get performing is pulling off a smooth transition and keeping the crowd with us. If the crowd is into it, we know we’re doing something right.” The Floozies never use a setlist, and Mark Hill said they like to keep things fresh and spontaneous.
Diwali open to all students By Luisa Sanchez | Contributing Writer
PLAN TO GO
The Diwali Festival is one of India’s most important holidays and is celebrated every fall in honor of the victory of light over darkness. The importance of Diwali is celebrated with family gatherings, food, candles, fireworks, bonfires and flowers. On Sunday, The University of Alabama’s South Asian Society will hold a Diwali Festival at the Ferguson Center Ballroom from 6 to 9 p.m. and will offer food, prizes, henna tattoos, crafts and performances by different dance organizations in celebration of the annual Indian Festival of Lights. “This is an all-inclusive, family friendly atmosphere where people can be exposed to a different culture through various means,” Adrika Venkatanarayanan, co-president of the UA South Asian Society, said. “We will have lots of food, people will be able to try out saris, get henna done and there will be crafts for adults and kids alike.” Venkatanarayanan, a senior majoring
WHAT: Diwali Festival WHEN: Sunday, 6-9 p.m. WHERE: Ferguson Center Ballroom in psychology and history, said there will also be dance performances put on by individual UA students, Dance Alabama! and Riptide. “We’re hoping to attract people of all different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds,” Venkatanarayanan said. “Lately, Alabama has been talking about how we need to promote diversity on campus and with this event, we are hoping to do just that.” This is not the first Diwali celebration at the University, since different organizations such as the Indian Students Association and the UA Vedic Society have hosted their own Diwali celebrations previously. The cost of admission is $3 for UA students, $5 for non-students and children under the age of 6 will get in for free.
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Pakistani student explains life at UA By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer
Muhammad Farooq is an international inte student hailing from Pakistan who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. He has made the nearly 8,000-mile trek engag to Tuscaloosa and is now engaged in classes at the University. Farooq said he has adjusted in many cul ways but still views the local culture with some subjectivity. He was drawn to the University because he said America has a better e education system and he had the opportunity to conduct research with a professor. What do you like or not like about campus?
The campus is beautiful, be and since it’s a college town, it’s very quiet compared to big cities, which I like. However, there’s no good local publ public transportation. W it hard to adjust? Was
Muhammad Farooq CW / Layton Dudley
Well, there’s a completely different culture in Tuscaloosa, so you have to take that int account. Pakistan is into a more family-oriented s society, whereas I feel li like here the focus is o being an individual. on H However, this wasn’t my first time away from home, so it wasn’t really tough to adjust.
What are some of the weirdest things Americans do? Having price tags without tax included – this was confusing for me in the start. Also, American food is something that I really don’t like. There’s too much cheese ... What’s your favorite American quirk?
Being punctual.
How do you feel about football?
It looks like everyone is obsessed with football here. Initially I was not interested, but over the last couple of years I also started to take interest in it, mostly because of my friends. I have seen a game in the stadium, and the atmosphere over there is always great.
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By Cokie Thompson | Contributing Writer
For Valerie Williams, jumping rope is a way of life. The freshman majoring in chemical engineering has been on a jump rope team since the second grade and since then she said the sport has taken over her world. Last year she won two international titles and placed in several events. Her team, Heart and Soul, is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she is from. Although being in Tuscaloosa separates her from her program, she plans to continue with the sport.
“I think it will be a part of my life for many more years because I have devoted so much time and energy to it, but I don’t really know how many years I’ll be competing,” Williams said. Williams participates in conferences around the country. She started attending them to learn from more experienced jumpers, but now is an instructor. “The best thing about jump rope is the relationships you make with people across the nation and even across the world,” Williams said. Williams has been with the same coach since she started
jumping. Coach, Ann Couvillion, has been one of the most influential people in her jump roping career. “She’s connected me with so many different teams and so many different opportunities,” Williams said. “I couldn’t have done this without her.” Couvillion said she makes sure her jumpers learn not only jump rope tricks, but life skills through their competitions. “Athletics come and go, but those life skills you need forever,” she said. Couvillion said the sport is set up to offer athletes the chance to
mentor younger team members. Heart and Soul has jumpers ranging from second grade all the way through college. “They have to live a life in front of those little kids that’s worthy of following,” Couvillion said. “[Williams] just really stepped up and started showing great leadership.” Couvillion and Williams said the number of years they have spent together has allowed the pair to grow closer than they would if jump roping were just in high school. “We do ask that they can tie their shoes when they come
Valerie Williams practices her jumps in front of Gorgas Library. CW / Holly Jackson
to us, and then we go through and sometimes help them pick out their wedding dress,” Couvillion said.
Sassafrass to hold ‘yarn bombing’ event By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer
A group of students uses yarn to decorate a tree, an act known as 'yarn bombing.’ Photo Courtesy of UA Creative Campus
As the temperatures drop, Tuscaloosa residents wrapping themselves in wooly sweaters will be joined by local trees Sunday. “Referred to as ‘yarn bombing,’ it’s a natural, non-permanent art installation used to enhance an area through colorful displays of
knitted or crocheted yarn,” said Connor Fox, a senior majoring in public relations. “It’s a unique way for people and artists to experience the Sassafras property all together.” The Sassafras Center for Arts and Environment is hosting this year’s second yarn bombing along with its first “Paint Out” event
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COLUMN | FILM
2014’s indie festival darling ‘Whiplash’ packs a psychological punch By Drew Pendleton
Jacket” is probably the better comparison. As Fletcher pushes Andrew Every year, there’s one little indepen- to his furthest limitations, we see dent movie that captures everyone’s Andrew begin to spiral into free fall, attention. It bursts onto the scene at with Fletcher spitting verbal hellfire at a festival, and rides the wave of criti- him every step of the way. It is here, as cal and commercial support into glory. the film gains steam, that “Whiplash” This year there is no doubt what that veers into unexpected directions with film is. Damian Chazelle’s “Whiplash” twists, terrors and triumphs along the way. isn’t just this year’s “Whiplash” has indie darling, it could all of the thrills of a easily end up being the great action movie, best film of the year. In a perfect world, “Whiplash” with several sequencThe premise may would be a juggernaut at this es that will leave you seem o r d i n a r y. year’s Oscars. Unfortunately, it breathless, without The film’s hero is 19-year-old Andrew may end up being too small to the blockbuster bombast. While the film is (Miles Teller, “The make that big of a splash. technically stunning, Spectacular Now”), an with its standout freaspiring jazz drumnetic editing and jazz mer at a prestigious score, the movie’s heart music academy, no doubt inspired by Juilliard. Andrew lies in its performances. While Melissa lives and breathes – and, in some Benoist (“Glee”) and “Mad About You” cases, even bleeds – music, and has star Paul Reiser are solid in small, but the drive to become one of the greats. pivotal supporting parts, the central One night, Andrew captures the eye performances of Teller and Simmons of the school’s most infamous teacher: as student and teacher are two of Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), who the best you’ll see this year. Teller, takes Andrew under his wing and puts who impressed in “The Spectacular Now” and has been cast in the him in Studio Band. “Dead Poets Society” or “Mr. “Fantastic Four” reboot, is outstandHolland’s Opus,” this is not. “Full Metal ing as Andrew, who’s put through the
wringer time and time again teetering on the brink of self-destruction, yet never loses his drive to become the best. It’s both an admirable and frustrating quality and Teller makes it all shine through. While Teller is put through the wringer, Simmons, best known for his roles in “Juno” and “Spider-Man,” is the one turning the crank with venomous glee as Fletcher. The role could have easily become a cartoonish, overthe-top villain, but Simmons makes it magnetic and enigmatic. He develops a complexity that makes your stomach turn, elicits the occasional uncomfortable laugh and even earns a surprising small dose of sympathy. It’s a performance that has thrust him into the driver’s seat for the best supporting actor Oscar. When Teller and Simmons are together on-screen, it’s both electrifying and nail-bitingly tense. In a perfect world, “Whiplash” would be a juggernaut at this year’s Oscars. Unfortunately, it may end up being too small to make that big of a splash, so it will probably get nods for Simmons and Chazelle’s screenplay, with maybe an outside chance at Best Picture. To say “Whiplash” is solely a music drama would be wrong. At its core, it’s about that mysterious line between
Damian Chazelle’s “Whiplash” follows the story of an aspiring jazz drummer and his ambitious mentor. Rotten Tomatoes
ambition and obsession. It’s about how far we’re willing to go to chase what we want and be the people we want to be. It’s also about what we’re willing to do or sacrifice on the way. It’s a film that needs to be seen and one that will thrill and electrify like no other movie this year has done.
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caught a screen pass from then-quarterback AJ McCarron, making a man miss and running 28 yards for the game-winning touchdown, later to be dubbed “The Rally in Death Valley.” The stadium went silent except for the Million Dollar Band, a few traveling fans and the Alabama bench. Blake Sims, then McCarron’s backup, was one of the players on the Alabama bench celebrating the victory. Sims’ reaction was a little more outlandish than most as he showed the LSU fans his ring finger and executed a slightly off-color celebration well-known to fans of WWE. CBS cameras caught the display, and suddenly the quarterback who hadn’t seen the field was one of the game’s stars. “I was just pumped,” Sims said. “I remember that year. We were on the right track to win the national championship, and that was going to be my first one. I was just so happy. That stadium was like, it gets you that way. I just jumped up and started acting.” Now in his first year as Alabama’s starting quarterback, Sims will be called upon to contribute much more if the No. 5 Crimson Tide is going to survive its upcoming trip to Death Valley. Sims has been one of the nation’s top quarterbacks this season, trailing only Oregon’s Marcus Mariota in Total Quarterback Rating. On the road, however, Sims’ inexperience has shown, averaging a 78.7 QBR, 12 points below his season mark. At home, Sims’ QBR jumps to 91.8. This Saturday, Sims will face his most difficult opposing environment yet. “I think he’s made a lot of improvement,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said of Sims. “We’ve made some improvements with him. Sometimes when you understand what the struggles are, it’s something that you work to try to improve and fix. I think the coaches
T.J. Yeldon caught a screen pass and turned it into a 28-yard touchdown to beat LSU 21-17 in 2012. CW File
have done a good job of that. I think Blake has done a really good job of that. The way we started the Tennessee game was really good, but when I talk about playing complete games, I think that’s the one thing that will be imperative for us playing on the road again this week.” Sims and the Crimson Tide will be confronted with the No. 4 defense in both scoring and passing yards allowed. The No. 16 Tigers have conceded 158.4 yards per game through the air, while Alabama has averaged 290.2 passing yards per game. “They play a lot of man-to-man, and they’ve got very good players,” Saban said. “They’re very athletic. They’ve got nice-sized corners. They like to pressure. The combination of pressure and the man-to-man has affected people’s ability to have any kind of efficiency in the passing game. Obviously it’s going to be important for us to be able to do that, because I don’t think you can be one-dimensional against them because they’re capable and playing well against the run, too, especially when they start stunting and loading the box on you. You’ve got to be able to
The hosts of the event also were promoting the hashtag #SaveTheQuadSquirrels. Those who posted the hashtag on social media outlets like Twitter received a shirt pin and SQUIRRELS FROM PAGE 1 a T-shirt. Students were also given the those. We do art in ways that people chance to adopt a Quad squirrel. “We started this campaign to save the don’t normally think of as art. It caught Quad squirrels. They’re on really well because of endangered for a lot of the T-shirts, and I think reasons – lawnit puts a smile on people’s We do art in ways that different mowers, pledges chasing faces and breaks up their day a little bit.” people don’t normally them,” Taylor Barron, a freshman majoring in The fliers from the think of as art. business and hospitality group listed satirical stamanagement, said. “We tistics as to why Quad took pictures of a lot of squirrels have become — Tess Severin — the Quad squirrels and endangered, such as “30.6 gave them bios, personalipercent [are] run over by lawn mowers each year” and “20 per- ties and names and let all the students cent die from alcohol poisoning each come and pick out which squirrel they year.” The same flier, titled “What wanted to adopt.” Barron said students responded to are we saving squirrels from?” also contained some “Squirrel Not-So-Fun the event with positivity. “There’s so many jokes about the Facts,” for example, “Your friendly neighborhood Quad squirrel may be Quad squirrels, and everyone thinks involved in as many as seven gang they’re really funny, so people can [now] love and save them,” she said. fights a day.”
have balance, and the players have got to do a good job of executing.” Alabama will likely look to look to its corps of running backs for production against LSU. The Tigers have the No. 63 rushing defense in the nation, conceding an average of 159.7 rushing yards per game, and Alabama is poised to take advantage of that weakness. In his third season, Yeldon has grown to become one of the top running backs in the SEC despite splitting carries with Derrick Henry. “Hopefully we’re going to be able to continue to make him a guy who we can feature in our games and continue to be productive,” Saban said of Yeldon. “But I also think it’s important that our other running backs play well down the stretch here, too. They’ve all played fairly well all year long. We want T.J. to continue to be able to have the same kind of production that he’s had. He’s been a very effective player for us, run and pass. He’s a good pass protector, so hopefully all these guys will be able to be productive.” On the other side of the ball, LSU has its own outstanding running back in freshman Leonard Fournette.
In his first season, Fournette has scored seven touchdowns, and he picked up 113 yards against Ole Miss last Saturday. “I think just being a young player, he’s got a lot more confidence right now because of the experience that he’s gained throughout the season,” Saban said. “He’s got great size. He’s a very instinctive runner. He’s got really good speed, and he can run with power. He’s difficult to tackle, a very physical player. They have a very physical team, and they’re playing physical football right now.” Alabama’s secondary will have to fight to communicate through the Tiger Stadium noise but shouldn’t have too many concerns with the LSU passing attack, ranked No. 101 in the nation. Particularly motivated for the game is safety Landon Collins, a Louisiana native who was berated by LSU fans after choosing to attend Alabama. “Personally, this game means a lot,” Collins said. “Just want to show them I picked the right team, definitely, that we’re the dominant force, that we’re the best team in the SEC. Show them that basically, I picked the better team.”
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Mei Ray, a freshman majoring in biology, participates in a campaign to save the Quad squirrels. CW / Ashley Atkinson
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COLUMN | MUSIC
‘The Whistles and The Bells’ blends several genres By Amy Marino
The Whistles and The Bells is the glorious musical redirection result of Bryan Simpson, former member of bluegrass band Cadillac Sky. When trying to describe the sound of The Whistles and The Bells, at a loss, fans often blend artists to try to get an accurate comparison. After reading countless
YouTube comments and album reviews, if Jack White, alt-J, Modest Mouse and Mars Volta had a baby, it would be named The Whistles and The Bells. Although the vocals and musicianship remind listeners of such artists, TWTB remains original, which is most evident in the biographical lyrics from his self-titled debut album. Recorded in a mere two days, "The Whistles and The Bells” serves as an
autobiography and profession of faith. Released in March, the album has been extremely well-received thus far. The single “Mercy Please” continues to be a fan favorite. The song is gripping, with unforeseeable twists and turns for listeners. Despite his success, Simpson says his continued hope is for his music to start conversations about life and existence that wouldn’t have necessarily started before.
Bryan Simpson recorded “The Whistles and The Bells” in two days. Amazon.com
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Tide up for November stretch By Nolan Imsande | Staff Reporter
Saturday’s game in Baton Rouge will be the start of Alabama’s toughest and most important month of the year. The Crimson Tide will face No. 16 LSU, No. 1 Mississippi State and No. 3 Auburn during the treacherous month of November. “This is the time of the year when everybody has to be committed to playing their best football,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “Do your job … Play and execute with discipline. This is obviously an opportunity for two really good teams to have an opportunity to compete against each other.” The game has more meaning for Alabama because of Ole Miss’ loss to Auburn. If Alabama wins the rest of its games, it would win the SEC West and put itself in position to make the first ever College Football Playoff. “It’s definitely a will thing,” Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen said. “We’re so excited, now especially, since we control our own destiny.” Saban said he wants to take a
WHAT TO KNOW • Left tackle Cam Robinson (ankle) took some snaps with the first team offensive line. He saw a bit of an increased workload Wednesday. Saban said Robinson could play Saturday but is considered day-to-day. • Running back T.J. Yeldon (foot) went through drills with the rest of the running backs and did not appear to be limited. The football team practices this week in preparation for the game against LSU Saturday. CW / Shelby Akin
game-by-game approach and concentrate on Alabama’s current opponent. “When we played Arkansas we thought that was the biggest game of the year, so we prepared the best we could for what they did,” he said. “We think this is the biggest game of the year now because it is the game we have this week.”
• Tight end Brian Vogler had a brace on his left knee but was not limited. • Former Alabama defensive tackle and current Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jesse Williams watched practice from the team’s weight room. • A scout from the Chicago Bears was in attendance for practice.
Alabama faces No. 7 Florida Gators By Kayla Montgomery | Staff Reporter
While Halloween is usually known for its tricks, the Alabama volleyball team was in for a treat when it faced off against then No. 23 Texas A&M in Foster Auditorium, defeating the Aggies in a five-set thriller. This weekend, the team will take on its second ranked opponent in a week’s time as it travels to Gainesville, Florida, where it will take on seventhranked Florida at 6 p.m. CT, who will bring a high level of skill to the court. “They’re big, they’re physical in every position, and they have talent in just about every position,” Alabama coach Ed Allen said. “It’s a program that’s used to winning on a regular basis and advancing deep into the NCAA Tournament, so I think they’ll make routine plays very routine and sometimes make very difficult plays look routine.” While Allen said the team’s Halloween victory against A&M does put the team in a positive state emotionally, it’s paramount to remember that prior performances don’t carry from match to match, and the team must focus on the task at hand, a sentiment junior setter Sierra Wilson echoed. “It’s definitely a confidence booster going into Florida, a team who is also among the country’s elite, but also, we can’t get complacent,” Wilson said. “So we’re going to try to use that positivity and fuel this week, use it to work harder.” Although the team isn’t reveling in last Friday’s victory, the five-set win over A&M marked an important “first since” for the Crimson Tide. It was the
The volleyball team will face its second ranked opponent in as many Fridays. UA Athletics
first time since 2007 that the team beat a ranked opponent, and the first time since 2006 that the team beat a ranked conference opponent. The match was also the team’s second competition against the Aggies this season, as Alabama previously fell on the road in College Station, Texas, in five sets, making Friday’s win all the more important for sophomore Brittany Thomas. “It was definitely an opportunity that we needed to take advantage of, and I know we had a chip on our shoulder that we let the previous A&M match get away from us,” Thomas
said. “It was good to check that off of our to-do lists so we can move on to the next thing.” Thomas said the team was firing on all cylinders during the match, a feeling it hopes to replicate moving forward. “I thought we performed really well as a whole, and we played together,” Thomas said. “I think that was a great game for us to build on as we prepare for Florida, the last month of the season and the push to the tournament.” The team will remain on the road Sunday, facing off against South Carolina at 3 p.m. CT.
Last year, the Alabama women’s basketball team had its best season since the 2010-11 campaign. UA Athletics
Curry begins new season on Sunday By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter
The Alabama women’s basketball team had one of its best seasons in a long time last year. Alabama won seven SEC games, the most since 2002. Second-year coach Kristy Curry said she is excited about the new season, but will have to manage without her two top scorers from last year. “We have got quite a few new faces that we recruited that fit a system of more set play, and easy baskets count as well,” she said. “I like our execution and the things we are doing on half court offense better than a year ago.” Curry’s offense last year played well and scored 64.8 points per game. The team scored 93 against Ole Miss and 78 against LSU for two wins last year, but with Daisha Simmons and Shafontaye Myers no longer on the team, Curry said she wants to apply her system. Year two of the Curry offense should include more moving parts, and what Curry said she hopes includes more points. “I think the biggest thing you will see more from us this year, is a little bit more of a system as far as set plays,” Curry said. ”[You’ll see] a team that executes and that is able to put folks in positions to be successful. I feel like this team doesn’t mind reversing the basketball, doesn’t mind executing.” Alabama signed four three-star recruits, according to ESPN.com. All four have a top 25 ranking at their respective position. The four newcomers along with some returning members have set some lofty goals this year. Curry said they expect to win every game, and they should not expect anything less. The team finished the season well last year and has given the players more confidence. Alabama won four of its last seven SEC games. Senior forward Brianna Hutchen and the returning cast of players hope to take that experience and improve on it. “Last year we won away on the road at some big places- at Kentucky, at Vanderbilt, beating Georgia here,” Hutchen said. “You know we had a lot of wins that the program hasn’t seen in so long. For me it was exciting to be a part of it, and knowing that, building into this year, we can continue with that success.” The Crimson Tide will see its first action Sunday at 2 p.m. against North Alabama in an exhibition game at Foster Auditorium.
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COLUMN | NBA
Los Angeles Lakers struggle to start season after departure of coach By Marquis Munson
As Kendrick Lamar said in his famous “Control” verse, “If Phil Jackson came back, still no coaching me.” But if you watched the last couple seasons of the Los Angeles Lakers, it would be safe to say that fans wish Phil Jackson would come back and coach this team. With the departure of Dwight Howard, mediocre coaches, poor management decisions by
Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss and injuries, the Lakers finished the 2013-2014 season with a 27-55 record. To add insult to injury, Phil Jackson took an executive job with the New York Knicks in 2014, leaving Lakers fans hopeless on his return. Although it’s too early to tell, the 0-5 start this season is looking like a horrible sequel to last season. Kobe Bryant has shown critics he is still one of the best players in this league. For
example, he shot 14-37 for 39 points and one assist in Tuesday’s loss against the Suns. The defense is causing major concerns, ranking last in the NBA in all defensive categories. The Lakers have given up over 100 points every game, a league worst. The reality is Phil Jackson is gone. The only possible solution for this franchise is to put this talent together, play some defense and get back to Laker basketball.
The Lakers have seen a mediocre start to the 20142015 NBA season. Tribune News Service
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -If you’re not getting paid, make sure you’re appreciated. It’s okay to invest in a future. A new opportunity for fun with friends beckons with the Full Moon. Get stylish and go play with interesting people. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Discover a delightful truth, and make an important connection. Put down roots. Results look better than expected. Streamline your routine. A Full Moon turning point dawns regarding your career priorities. A touch of mystery doesn’t hurt. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- A new phase in your education, explorations and travels develops with the Full Moon. Get something you’ve always wanted, or find a way to get those tickets. Register for an opportunity. Consider your long-term plans. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -A busy phase has you raking in the dough with this Full Moon. Creativity blossoms, and collaboration flourishes. You and another are bonded by a shared dream. Keep your objective in mind. Clean up messes as they arise. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- A partnership takes a new direction under this Full Moon. Confide a dream, and be inspired by others. What would it take to realize? Plot
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a course in simple steps. Take turns, and delegate what you can. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- The Taurus Full Moon inspires a new phase at work. Balance intensity with peace. Ease into a bubble bath or hot shower. Emotional release provides freedom. Trust a hunch. Take time for ritual and symbolism. Keep the faith. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Appreciate partners, and celebrate an accomplishment. Step into a new game with this Full Moon. Pursue what you’ve been practicing, and hone your talents. Get organized, and find quality supplies. Add music to inspire creativity. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Make your home cozier with this new Full Moon domestic phase. Delight senses with color, scent, flavor, mood and beauty. Include a water element. Get dreamy. Invite someone you’d like to know better to play. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- A new creative opportunity arises with this Taurus Full Moon. Write, sing out, and broadcast your message. Wax philosophical as you experiment with new concepts. Abundance is available. Talk about your dreams for the future.
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THURSDAY November 6, 2014