The Crimson White 11.1.12 by The Crimson White

ART STROLL Art display draws crowd to the Crimson Promenade NEWS PAGE 6

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Serving the University of Alabama since 1894

Vol. 119, Issue 49

NEWS | GUY BAILEY RESIGNATION

60 DAYS Bailey resigns to attend to wife’s health Jan Tillery-Bailey has had cancer twice CW Staff University of Alabama President Guy Bailey announced Wednesday that he would resign from his position as University president because of his wife’s health. The announcement circulated in a campuswide emailed statement. “Today, I have notified Chancellor [Robert] Witt that I am stepping down as president of The University of Alabama,” Bailey said. “This is a decision my wife Jan and I made together after much discussion about how we can best address her health, which is the most important priority in our lives.” Bailey, who previously served as Texas Tech University president from August 2008 to July 2012, was chosen as the UA president in July by the Board of Trustees after former president Robert Witt stepped down in March to replace Malcolm Portera as chancellor of the UA system. Bailey was sworn in as president on Sept. 4, serving 60 days in the position. “I respect and appreciate President Bailey’s decision,” Witt said in the same emailed statement. “His priorities reflect his commitment to both his wife Jan and The University

Trustees ready to accept resignation

of Alabama. He and Jan will remain in our prayers.” Bailey’s wife Jan TilleryBailey has been diagnosed with cancer at least twice in the past and is a two-time survivor, according to a Lubbock Avalanche-Journal report from 2008. Chris Cook, the managing director of communications and marketing at Texas Tech University, said her health had been problematic for years. “I don’t know the specifics, but I know she had health issues and that was very important to him,” Cook said. “She has these health issues, and they’re very attentive to those. From what he said in the statement, it’s clear that they have decided that they need to focus on those issues, understandably so. I don’t know any specifics about it at this moment. He kept a lot of it private and rightfully so, but everyone was aware that she had health issues while he was at Texas Tech.” Debbie Lane, assistant to the president and assistant vice president of University relations, said in a prepared statement that the University was aware of Tillery-Bailey’s health condition. “Mrs. Bailey was critically ill this summer, and the Baileys’ priority for the foreseeable future is focused on her continued health,” Lane said.

as president of the University until the Board of Trustees formally accepts his resignation, Reinhart said. “The board will not decline Dr. Bailey’s request,” Reinhart said. “They will lay out the next steps in succession for the University’s president. “I don’t have details on her health. She is ill, and it has been a big concern for Dr. Bailey and his family. We wish her a speedy recovery. “I fully expect the Board to accept his resignation. Everyone is highly respectful of Dr. Bailey and his wife and their private situation.” The Board of Trustees sent out a new schedule Wednesday that reflects the revisions to their meetings Thursday and Friday.

Open meeting to be held at 1 p.m. today By Mazie Bryant Assistant News Editor The University of Alabama Board of Trustees will discuss President Guy Bailey’s request to resign in a closed executive session Thursday, Nov. 1. The board will hold an open public meeting around 1 p.m. in Sellers Auditorium to address the issue of changing administration, Kellee Reinhart, UA System spokeswoman said. Bailey announced his resignation in an emailed statement on Oct. 31, citing the health of his wife, Jan Tillery-Bailey, as the reason for the decision. Bailey will continue to serve

Bryant Conference Center

CW File

TWITTER | Board of Trustees meeting Follow @CW_Live on Twitter during the Board of Trustees meeting to get live updates as they are expected to accept his resignation.

Area in detail

SEE BAILEY PAGE 2

NEWS | GREEK LIFE

Slur on KD Halloween decoration prompts conversation Kappa Delta’s national executive director apologizes for UA chapter’s use of word By Melissa Brown News Editor A lawn decoration featuring homophobic language posted at the Kappa Delta sorority house Tuesday has prompted a national apology and conversation between the greek and LGBTQ communities on The University of Alabama campus. On Tuesday, a picture of a

tombstone decoration reading “Freshman died Being dodgeball dikes [sic]” circulated social media. The sign appeared to be posted at the start of KD’s front sidewalk at the chapter house on campus. Noah Cannon, president of Spectrum, the LGBTQ organization at the University, said Wednesday that while the language is inexcusable, he is

appreciative of the cooperation with KD following the publication of the photo. “The use of hate speech by select members of Kappa Delta sorority this weekend is horrifying,” Cannon said. “Kappa Delta leadership brought this incident to our attention, and Spectrum leadership was graciously welcomed to speak at Wednesday night’s chapter meeting at the Kappa Delta house.” Pamela Nix Elms, the executive director of the Kappa Delta

sorority, released a statement Wednesday afternoon on behalf of the national organization and the local chapter. Elms said the national chapter is working with campus representatives to foster cultural sensitivity among chapter members. “I want to express my sincere apology for the offensive sign that appeared on the lawn of the KD chapter house at The University of Alabama this week,” Elms wrote. “It was not acceptable and does not align with our values. We want you

to know that we are addressing the situation with the chapter and the members involved.” Capstone Alliance, the University’s LGBTQ faculty, staff, and graduate student organization, released a statement Tuesday, stating that hate speech is not tolerated under any university policy. “That the event occurred in residential space does not remove the University from accountability; it was perpetrated by and directed at University community members who

reside on University property,” Capstone’s statement read. “That the event is connected to greek organization does not warrant a hands-off response from the University; all student groups are held to the same Code of Conduct and non-discrimination policies.” Meredith Bagley, an associate professor in the communications department, said she found the “callous” language hard to swallow Tuesday.

SEE KD PAGE 2

CULTURE | CREATIVE CAMPUS

New publication ‘Art-let’ gives students opportunity to be published Pamphlet project inspired by Italy trip By Meredith Davis Contributing Writer Creative Campus is debuting a new student publication, “Art-let,” showcasing visual art and creative writing. The small booklets will be available in convenient locations around campus and are meant to connect students through creativity. “Art-let” provides an opportunity for artists and writers of all er • Plea s

er • Plea

ecycle this p

majors to have their work published. The idea for “Art-let” formed when Emma Fick, a senior majoring in English and Creative Campus intern, returned from a trip to Italy, where she came across pamphlets of art and writing at subway stops. “I wanted to see something similar on campus; I was simply waiting for the right time and place to share the idea,” Fick said. She pitched the idea for “Artlet” to the Creative Campus intern body at the beginning of

INSIDE today’s paper

degree they’re pursuing, we hope to neutralize our readership audience,” Fick said. ‘Art-let’ does not seek to provide art and writing for artists and writers; it Currently, the publication seeks to provide art and writing for Alabama students. is set to debut in November. Depending on submissions, — Emma Fick “Art-let” hopes to publish multiple times for the duration of the 2012-2013 school year. the fall semester. The idea has she said. Submissions are being collected since taken off, inspiring a team The publication is intended by the English Honors Society of interns to come together and to reach students during their Sigma Tau Delta and Slash Pine bring the publication to life. idle time on transit or in the Press. “Thanks to the new interns’ Ferguson Center. “‘Art-let’ does not seek to proenthusiasm and dedication, “By targeting distribution vide art and writing for artists ‘Art-let’ hit the ground running locations that all students and writers; it seeks to provide and hasn’t slowed down yet,” interact with, regardless of the art and writing for Alabama

“

Briefs ........................2

Sports ..................... 12

Opinions ...................4

Puzzles.................... 11

Culture ...................... 7

Classifieds ...............11

WEATHER today

Clear

students,” Fick said. Katharine Buckley, a sophomore majoring in studio art and project leader for “Art-let,” said if the initial publication is successful, they’ll look to partner with other student organizations. “It is, as of now, a project for this school year, but I think if it’s received well by the student body and we are able to find other organizations to partner with, we could continue to publish ‘Art-let’ over the years,”

70º/46º

SEE ART-LET PAGE 2

Friday 81º/52º Clear

cl e recy this p se

GO ON THE

ONLINE

ON THE CALENDAR TODAY

FRIDAY

What: Cavell Trio

What: CLC Movie Night: ‘White Vengeance’

Where: Moody Music

VISIT US ONLINE AT CW.UA.EDU

Where: 241 BB Comer

Building

When: 7:30 p.m.

When: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

What: ‘A New Brain’

What: How Great Leaders

Where: Allen Bales Theatre When: 7:30 p.m.

Inspire Others to Take Action

Where: G-54 Rose

What: Moundville’s Saturday in the Park

Where: Moundville Archaeological Park

When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. What: Crimson Tide at LSU (On CBS)

Where: Tiger Stadium, Baton

Administration

Rouge, La.

When: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

What: Art Night in

SATURDAY

When: 7 p.m.

Downtown Northport

Page 2• Thursday, November 1, 2012

What: Victory 5K Run/Walk

Where: Kentuck Art Center

Where: University Recreation

When: 5 - 9 p.m.

Center

P.O. Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-8036 Advertising: 348-7845 Classiﬁeds: 348-7355

Submit your events to

When: 9 - 11 a.m.

calendar@cw.ua.edu EDITORIAL

ON THE MENU

Will Tucker editor-in-chief editor@cw.ua.edu Ashley Chaffin managing editor Stephen Dethrage production editor Mackenzie Brown visuals editor Daniel Roth online editor Melissa Brown news editor newsdesk@cw.ua.edu

LAKESIDE LUNCH Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms Home-style Spaghetti & Meatballs Lima Beans with Bacon Home-style Mashed Potatoes Grilled Vegetable Pizza Spinach Parmesan Quiche (Vegetarian)

DINNER Roast Beef Turkey Soup with Brown Rice Linguine with Roasted Red Peppers Sautéed Zucchini & Yellow Squash Roasted Red Potatoes Tofu Fajita (Vegetarian)

LUNCH Chicken creole Classic Tuna Salad Cinnamon French Toast Stewed Okra Seasoned Rice Carrot Raisin Salad Mu Shu Tofu (Vegetarian)

Marquavius Burnett sports editor

Apple shares fall after management shake-up

SoRelle Wyckoff opinion editor

MCT Campus

Shannon Auvil photo editor Anna Waters lead designer Whitney Hendrix lead graphic designer Alex Clark community manager Daniel Roth magazine editor

ADVERTISING Will DeShazo 348-8995 Advertising Manager cwadmanager@gmail.com Tori Hall Territory Manager 348-2598 Classified Manager 348-7355 Coleman Richards Special Projects Manager osmspecialprojects@gmail.com Natalie Selman 348-8042 Creative Services Manager Robert Clark 348-8742 Emily Diab 348-8054 Chloe Ledet 348-6153 Keenan Madden 348-2670 John Wolfman 348-6875 Will Whitlock 348-8735 Amy Metzler osmspecialprojects2@gmail.com The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of the University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when classes are in session during Fall and Spring Semester except for the Monday after Spring Break and the Monday after Thanksgiving, and once a week when school is in session for the summer. Marked calendar provided. The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright © 2012 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White.

DINNER Chicken Creole Classic Tuna Salad Cinnamon French Toast Stewed Okra Seasoned Rice Carrot Raisin Salad Mu Shu Tofu (Vegetarian)

LUNCH Buttermilk Fried Chicken Grilled Sausage with Onions & Peppers Baked Beans Seasoned Rice Glazed Carrots Creamed Spinach Summer Harvest Macaroni & Cheese (Vegetarian)

ON THE RADAR

Lauren Ferguson culture editor

Ashanka Kumari chief copy editor

FRESH FOOD

BURKE

It was a rough day on Wall Street for Apple Inc., which saw its shares decline as much as 2.7 percent on the first day of trading since the company announced a sweeping management shake-up. Shares fell as low as $587.70 on Wednesday morning. They recovered slightly, closing down $8.68, or 1.4 percent, to $595.32. Apple shares have slid more than 15 percent since reaching a high of $702.10 on Sept. 19. On Monday the Cupertino, Calif., tech giant announced the departures of John Browett, Apple’s head of retail, and Scott Forstall, who was in charge of the company’s widely panned Siri and Maps app products. Forstall, a longtime executive and protege of co-founder Steve Jobs, oversaw the iOS operating system that runs iPhone and iPad. But the Apple veteran was also responsible for replacing Google Inc.’s popular Maps app with Apple’s own homegrown version, which has been plagued by inaccurate information and other problems since its September release. Chief Executive Tim Cook issued an apology shortly afterward and, in a rare move, encouraged users to try alternatives offered by rivals. Browett’s ouster came just

six months after he was hired as Apple’s senior vice president of retail. The former CEO of European technology retailer Dixons took over for Ron Johnson, who pioneered the look and feel of Apple’s successful retail stores and left last year to become CEO of J.C. Penney Co. Browett’s short stint with Apple was reportedly shaky from the start. In August, he was forced to issue an apology and reverse course on a new store staffing plan, which was rumored to include hiring freezes and cutbacks in workers’ hours. The management reshuffling, Cook’s biggest since becoming CEO last year, also brings more responsibilities for Jonathan “Jony” Ive, Apple’s design chief; Eddy Cue, who runs Apple’s online services; Bob Mansfield, who retired this year but returned to focus on “future products”; and Craig Federighi, who is now in charge of the Mac operating system. Separately, early reviews for Apple’s long-awaited iPad Mini have started to trickle out. The 7.9-inch tablet computer has largely received solid marks, although complaints about its non-”retina” display quality (the iPad Mini features the same screen resolution as the earlier generation iPad 2) and high price have kept it from receiving

glowing reviews. Wi-Fi-only versions of the iPad Mini begin shipping Friday; Minis that come with cellular data plans will ship two weeks later. Users will also have to wait a bit longer for the latest version of Apple’s music player, iTunes 11, which was expected in October. Apple is now saying it will become available in November. The update will add several features, change some portions of iTunes’ design and better integrate it with iCloud, the company’s cloud-computing service. “The new iTunes is taking longer than expected, and we wanted to take a little extra time to get it right,” Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr told CNet. “We look forward to releasing this new version of iTunes with its dramatically simpler and cleaner interface, and seamless integration with iCloud, before the end of November.” The company also updated the portion of its website showcasing the upcoming iTunes update to read: “Coming in November.” Apple has been more focused on hardware than software in recent months, releasing numerous new Mac computers and launching new iPods, the iPhone 5, the fourthgeneration iPad and the new iPad mini.

27 Air Force Academy cadets injured in hazing MCT Campus Twenty-seven Air Force Academy cadets were injured last Thursday after a traditional hazing event left some with concussions, broken collar bones and cuts and bruises. One cadet suffered a human bite on the arm, according to an email sent to academy staff by Brig. Gen. Dana Born, dean of cadets. The hazing, known as First Shirt/First Snow, is an unofficial tradition that occurs every year on the first snow. Freshmen cadets try to throw their cadet first sergeant in the snow, while the upperclassmen try to defend the sergeant. Born’s email indicated that what was once a fun event has “turned into a brawl” and has become increasingly violent in the past two years. This year’s hazing sent six cadets – those with concussions and broken collar bones – to local emergency rooms and left 21 others with minor injuries, said John Van Winkle, an academy spokesman. Van Winkle said the “tradition,” which has since been condemned by the academy, roughly dates to the 1980s. Many in the academy, including Van Winkle, had not heard of the event until the injuries were reported. However, it

is noted on an academy folklore wiki that describes it this way: “On the night of the first snow of the season, the smacks storm the first sergeant’s room, kidnap him, strip him down to his boxers and carry him outside to drag him around in the snow. Much like nuking, the severity of the operation often depends on the standing of the first sergeant in the eyes of the smacks. A well-liked or well-respected cadet first sergeant will normally not get much more than the cermonial dragging-through-the-snow. A less-liked or less-respected first sergeant may be bound, nuked in addition, or brought to near-hypothermia.” Most of the academy’s 4,000 cadets did not participate in the hazing, he added. The academy is launching a safety investigation into the hazing, Van Winkle said, adding that punitive action is not expected. “We’re going consider this a teachable moment,” said John Van Winkle, an academy spokesman. “They are going to learn from that situation.” The commandant of cadets talked to freshman cadets on Friday and Saturday after the event, emphasizing that the tradition “needs to stop and will stop,” Van Winkle said.

NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

NEWS

Page 3 Editor | Melissa Brown newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Thursday, November 1, 2012

Students writing, publishing works of ﬁction, poetry By Madison Roberts Staff Reporter Most college freshmen are worrying about passing classes, adjusting to college life and learning how to live on their own, but two University of Alabama students added an extra activity to the mix: publishing a book. Anna Kathryn Davis, a freshman majoring in English, and Erika E. Wade, a senior majoring in English and African American studies, have both experienced the struggles and perks of publishing major works as college students. “I think the hardest part of it was when I was doing my hardcore editing; I was at Bama Bound,” Davis said. “I came to Bama Bound in the very beginning of July, and I got my first copy of my edits, and my final copy edit started the day I moved in. My first two weeks of classes I was also having to finish editing my book.” Davis is in the process of publishing a young adult fiction novel titled “The Gifted,” which is currently in the printing stage of publishing through Tate Publishing out of Mustang, Okla. Her novel is set to reach buyers within the next month. Wade published a book of poetry called “eyestodewhurld” during her freshman year at the University. “I was very active my freshman year in a lot of different organizations, and I just wanted to have fun while trying to write the book,” Wade said. “For the most part, I dedicated one or two days out of the week that were specifically for composing and revisions and the other days, I did what I wanted to do.” An editor from Birmingham,

Ala., who owns a publishing are not a whole lot of early company contacted Wade dur- nights.” ing her freshman year. After Rachael Sweeden, director of that, her book took flight, operations at Tate Publishing, including multiple rounds said the company has a 3 to 5 of revisions and publication percent acceptance rate for meetings. manuscripts. Davis recognizes Davis, on the other hand, that publishing is a cutthroat first submitted a manuscript industry, and with such a small of her novel to her publishing acceptance rate, she was dishouse during October of her couraged at first, but believes senior year of high school and her impeccable timing is what wasn’t expecting anything to landed her a book deal. come of it. By December, she “Publishing is more luck had negotiated her contract than; it is talent,” Davis said. “I with the house and is currently was very lucky with my timing signed to puband my house. lish three more They were installments of recently just It was kind of like ‘oh we will the series. bought out by see what happens’ and then “It kind of another compait happened. Now I will have picked me rather ny and the new four [novels] out, and I just than me picking company basiwant to scream, but it’s a it,” Davis said. cally cleaned “It was kind of out. They were good thing. like ‘oh we will looking for new — Anna Kathryn Davis see what hapyoung adult pens’ and then it pieces to expand happened. Now that genre, and I I will have four just happened to [novels] out, and I just want to submit to them at a time when scream, but it’s a good thing.” they were really looking for Wade is currently writing the next good thing.” her second book of poetry, which she realizes is more difDealing with criticism ficult than the first. Although Davis is only 18 “I’m working on number years old, she said she has had two, and it’s a little harder than to learn to stand up for herself freshman year because I’m in the industry. She said critia lot busier and older,” Wade cism from other people does said. not discourage her, because Davis said there are many she has learned how to be condifficulties that come with fident in her work. being a published writer in col“One of the greatest things lege and says it is important to I ever heard was from my edihave her priorities straight. tor,” Davis said. “He said, ‘Don’t “It’s a lot of juggling, it’s a lot take any advice on your book or of not sleeping, and it’s a lot of the way that you market your to-do lists,” she said. “I am a book from anyone who doesn’t big to-do list person. I don’t go stand to lose something in it.’ to sleep until I finish the to-do The biggest thing I’ve learned list. Some nights that means with being so young is that you going to bed at 3 a.m. and some have to be really able to stand nights are merciful and you get your ground because people to bed by midnight, but there are going to try to tell you that

“

they know more than you do, and you just have to say ‘yes, I’m young, but no you don’t. I know what I’m doing. This is my piece.’” Wade faced similar disapproval during her publication experience. “A lot of criticism I received with the first book was that I was told I was too young to be a published poetry writer, and my response to that was that writers are supposed to be able to absorb the world as it is, and it doesn’t really matter how old you are,” Wade said. “It’s just your interpretation of things.” Along with learning how to deal with criticism from out-

side sources, Davis has had to learn to deal with demands from editors within her agency. She said she prefers publishing with a national agency versus a smaller agency or self-publishing, but she also admitted she had second thoughts when they first started editing the novel. “Bigger houses have their benefits because depending on the house, you get a lot more attention, and you can get it into the book stores, but at the same time, I did have to meet their deadlines, their word cuts. I had to cut scenes that maybe I wouldn’t have wanted to cut, but they were my house

I AM THE

EVIL

ROOMMATE!

Don’t let ME happen to YOU. Why rent by the bedroom when you can rent the ENTIRE APARTMENT for less?

MANAGEMENT CO.,INC. 205-391-6000

w sealyrealty.com w 1200 Greensboro Ave.

and they’re funding it,” she said. As far as her plans for the future, Davis says she is leaving that up to God. She is currently on a pre-med track and is excited to see where her books take her, but she is taking each day as it comes. After all, she still has three years of college ahead. “I am in a very fortunate spot because I am here and I’m kind of in a safe zone where my mother is still taking care of me a great deal so I don’t have to do the whole ‘starving writer’ thing if I don’t make it,” Davis said. “I’m not starving. I have a meal plan.”

NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

OPINIONS UA

Page 4 Editor | SoRelle Wyckoff letters@cw.ua.edu Thursday, November 1, 2012

DECIDES

TODAY’S TOPIC: ECONOMY According to virtually every polling metric, the American people have made it emphatically clear what issue is most important to them in the 2012 election: the economy. The Great Recession officially ended in the summer of 2009, but its aftershocks continue to impact millions of American families. With national unemployment still hovering around 8 percent, housing stats dismal and GDP growth anemic, voters are looking to the Nov. 6 election as a critical moment in shaping the country’s future trajectory.

When Barack Obama took office in January 2009, the nation was in the depths of economic stagnation. Since that time, millions of jobs have been created, and the economy has recorded 13 consecutive quarters of GDP growth. Still, the U-6 unemployment rate – a measure of unemployed, underemployed and discouraged workers – remains stubbornly high at over 14 percent. Many Americans have grown frustrated at the pace of recovery, and economists are largely split on their projections for the

future of the American economy. This delicate situation, with equal parts disillusionment for today and optimism for tomorrow, has made the 2012 election feel like it could be either a turning point or a missed opportunity for the American Dream. Republican nominee Mitt Romney has attempted to capitalize on his successful background in the private sector to show voters he is more qualified than President Obama to get Americans back to work. As president, he plans to reduce spending, taxes and government

Obama to invest in United States By Henry Downes and Nathan James Four years ago, the American economy changed forever. During the Great Recession, Americans lost more than just jobs and wages; we lost defining elements of our economy and infrastructure. More importantly, we lost our confidence – both in our economic system and in the ability of that system to sustain us. Over the last four years, Barack Obama has worked diligently to heal the economy. He hasn’t settled for superficial quick-fix measures, but rather has sought real and enduring progress; his policies aim to fundamentally revolutionize the way our economy functions both domestically and internationally. In the wake of a crippling financial catastrophe, Obama has found new ways for America to compete and prosper. Many of the jobs America lost in 2008 simply aren’t coming back the way they left. We must now change with the times; we must embrace and adapt to our role as an economy based on a technological, highly skilled and highly educated workforce. President Obama has spent four years positioning us to meet this challenge. To fuel this dynamic and growing economy, Obama will work to increase investment in the fundamental engines of prosperity that can make our nation great again: education, infrastructure, energy and technology. President Obama understands that a superior 21st century American workforce requires a superior American education. To this end, the Obama administration has made it a priority to fund the innovative ‘Race to the Top’ initiative and has taken steps to ensure that a college degree is within reach for all Americans by expanding Pell Grants and tax credits. The president plans to expand investment in the longterm infrastructure projects, which will keep the arteries of American business healthy and flowing – improving our nation’s bridges, highways, public transit systems, and airports is a critical objective for the Obama administration’s economic agenda moving forward. President Obama is committed to creating an energyindependent America and has created over 225,000 new jobs by expanding clean energy initiatives. By developing alternative energy sources like wind, solar, geothermal, hydro power, nuclear and natural gas, Obama is working to ensure at least 80 percent of American energy will be “clean” by 2035. All of these important investments will undeniably cost a significant amount of money; fortunately, President Obama - unlike his opponent – has a concrete and reasonable plan to make sure the financial math adds up. In pursuing a more balanced budget, Obama continues to stand by his conviction that all Americans should pay their fair share. This means that additional tax relief for the wealthy at the expense of the middle class is no longer a viable fiscal policy. Indeed, in order to keep us on the correct path toward progress and economic reinvention, Obama has emphasized that strengthening the middle class is a top priority. In his first term, the president cut taxes for every working family (saving households an average of $3,600) and will refuse to raise taxes on the 98 percent of households earning less than $225,000 in his second term. To continue promoting the growth of the middle class, the president has pledged to eliminate capital gains taxes on start-ups and small businesses. He has consistently fought to reform the financial system, making sure Wall Street plays by the same rules as Main Street. Such economic accountability will allow every citizen the opportunity to sit at the American table – not just the financial elites. Finally, by paring down defense spending on costly foreign wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the president will be able to conserve funding for many of his innovative investment programs. The Obama economic program presents a logical and MCT Campus responsible solution for sustaining the new-and-improved American economy. It will allow us to put money back into the pockets of hard-working Americans and grow the economy today, even as we reduce the troubling federal deficit and build for a dynamic future. Such common sense measures will not only get Washington working again, but will get all Americans back to work to build a better tomorrow. President Obama offers the innovative economic vision necessary for the United States to emerge from the Great Recession stronger, more diverse and more prosperous than before. The President’s policies are already working – 31 consecutive months of job growth and 5.2 million new private sector jobs are a powerful testament to that fact. Still, amid these unsteady domestic and international economic currents, changing our direction midstream now would not only be irresponsible, it could be catastrophic for our recovering economy.

regulation much in the same way that he did as governor of Massachusetts, which resulted in state budget surpluses and an unemployment rate below 5 percent. He hopes that such steps will empower American business and free up markets’ innovative potential. President Obama, on the other hand, seeks to overhaul the American economy in his second term by investing in the new initiatives, which will prepare the country for the 21st century: education, infrastructure, energy and technology. To fund these

and technology. • He will support the middle class by ending tax reliefs for the wealthy and cutting taxes for working families. • Obama pledges to reform the financial system, forcing Wall Street and Main Street to abide by the same rules.

looms larger every year. Both candidates have their own answers as to how they will go about paying down the debt, while at the same time funding the quality of life Americans expect. It is not an easy or simple issue. The country now finds itself peeking over the so-called “fiscal cliff” with cautious optimism for a brighter tomorrow. Despite all the confusing rhetoric and conflicting economic indicators, one thing is certain: Your vote in 2012 will impact American prosperity for years to come.

Romney to reform nation’s tax code By Robert Frye Mitt Romney’s plan for the United States’ economy represents an attempt at reversing the standard that has been set by the Obama administration. Whereas President Obama sought to strengthen the economy by increasing the role of the federal government as a job creator, Gov. Romney has presented a five-point strategy that aims to free the United States from the anemic growth that has been caused by government interference and over-regulation. Essentially, the goals Gov. Romney plans to achieve with his plan are to free small businesses from the constraints that are inhibiting their growth, reduce the tax burden on American citizens by scaling back the proliferation of costly, ineffective government programs, and ultimately return America to the system of self-determined free enterprise that it was founded upon. The cornerstone of Romney’s five-point plan is to achieve American energy independence by 2020. By fully utilizing the abundance of energy producing resources naturally found within our borders, the hundreds of billions of dollars Americans send abroad for fossil fuels each year will instead remain within our economy. If executed effectively, this will not only cause the number of available jobs in the energy sector to skyrocket, but will also generate jobs through the capital America stands to retain.

“

One of the more difﬁcult obstacles Romney plans to overcome is reforming the current U.S. tax code, which has decayed into a grotesque composite of past successes and failures.

The issue of retraining unemployed workers has been a focal point of both the Obama and Romney campaigns. However, where Obama seeks to employ generalized federal programs, Romney has elected to instead fund state programs that have a greater amount of industry specificity. This will leave workers better trained for jobs closer to their homes and will let states, not the Federal Government, decide what industries will help grow their economies in the most effective manner. One of the more difficult obstacles Romney plans to overcome is reforming the current U.S. tax code, which has decayed into a grotesque composite of past successes and failures. Many of these taxes hinder job creation and economic growth, and the sporadic nature of their inceptions creates uncertainty for businesses. Among the most notable tax alterations he has committed to are an across the board 20 percent decrease of marginal tax rates, and a cut of the corporate tax rate, which is the highest in the industrialized world, by 10 percent. Romney has stated regulations on businesses act as a hidden tax to Americans, as they reduce the potential amount of money circulating within our economy. While deregulating business may seem taboo to some, the fact of the matter is that the government’s Small Business Administration, on its own, costs Americans $1.75 trillion in money lost due to companies simply following the rules. Regulations such as the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act cost financial institutions billions of dollars annually in order to comply, thus hindering their ability to invest in businesses nationwide. By repealing such burdensome regulations, Romney will aid MCT Campus the American economy in returning to a successfully functioning state. A transition Romney seeks to achieve during his presidency is giving states the power to invest in businesses via block grants. This gives the states the ability to grow local economies with greater precision and reduces the amount of federal funds given directly to businesses. In order to reduce abundant federal spending, Romney will also require federal agencies, which act largely unregulated, to seek congressional approval before making large monetary commitments. Romney’s plan for the U.S. economy is simple enough: eliminate government excesses and allow businesses to function effectively in their own right. This would definitely be a phase change from the previous administration, but it is a change America needs in order to return to its prominence in the international economy.

FAST FACTS

FAST FACTS • President Obama plans to focus on long-term investments like education, energy

substantial outlays, Obama anticipates cutting unnecessary defense spending, reforming the tax code, raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans, and strengthening the middle class. President Obama’s policies represent his belief that America works best when everyone plays by the same rules and pays their fair share. Whether real economic progress will be made in the next four years is of great concern to every American. The federal debt, which has been increasing exponentially for a decade,

• Gov. Romney hopes to fully utilize energy-producing resources within North America, limiting foreign fuel dependency. • Romney wants to give state programs the responsibility of retraining unemployed workers. • He pledges to reform the American tax code, which includes cutting the corporate and marginal tax rates.

NEWS

OPINION

CULTURE

SPORTS

Thursday, November 1, 2012 | Page 5

Saving time but losing something else By Lucy Cheseldine Staff Columnist Waiting in line for coffee is a student ritual. No matter how many people are in front of you, caffeine is more important than worrying about lost time. And this has become such an integrated part of college life that we never stop to think about the act of queuing itself. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very British thing, something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re known for. Ask any well respected member of English society, and they will always be down for a good old queue. It seems that way here too. Anyone and everyone is ready to stand in line and look idly from side to side in a trance-like state, clutching a few dollars, ready as ever to make that purchase or post that letter. Queue etiquette is universal. We automatically accept the â&#x20AC;&#x153;first come, first servedâ&#x20AC;? principle. Silently and knowingly, we all understand what it means to wait in line. And if the end results are worth it, then no love lost. In a way, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful example of equality, especially in America. Here we stand together as a

By Sophia Fazal Staff Columnist

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

As people, we have come to realize the value of time, and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;time is moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the philosophy of the new world.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;country of immigrants,â&#x20AC;? everyone welcome, an equal society. And this means we know how to wait our turn. But, like everything else here, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as simple as it appears on the surface. Springing up across America, and further afield, is the phenomenon of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;priority queue.â&#x20AC;? Basically, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taking the fast lane. This happens in airports, on highways and in theme parks. Paying your way to the front of the line is becoming increasingly popular. Instead of daydreaming and time-wasting, you can just hand over a few dollars and get what you want right here, right now. In a way, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more American. The land of convenience. So even the common human act of queuing becomes a part of the market economy. Your time is a commodity, bought and sold. As people, we have come to realize the value of time, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;time is moneyâ&#x20AC;?

is the philosophy of the new world. But this means we leave behind a level of equality and an act that allows us to stop and think for a minute. The act of queuing itself means you have to stand and take a moment to absorb the passing chaos. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also democratic. There are no rules of segregation, no discrimination; there is just the single ideal of waiting for your turn. But in our innate state, we have exploited this. Now we are entering an age in which Washington lobbyists pay the homeless to queue to see congressmen. By allowing money to enter the equation, this simple act has ignored morality and ritual. At the end of the day, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like a good queue. Lucy Cheseldine is an English International student studying English literature. Her column runs weekly.

EDITORIAL BOARD Will Tucker Editor-in-Chief Ashley Chaffin Managing Editor Stephen Dethrage Production Editor Mackenzie Brown Visuals Editor

Continue cancer awareness into coming months Around this time last year, my grandmother went into remission for breast cancer and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been happier. I can remember talking to my dad on the phone before class that day and feeling so relieved and proud at what she was able to overcome. Sadly, not every woman is so lucky. According to a survey done by the National Cancer Institute, 226,870 women were diagnosed with breast cancer just this year. Out of that number, they estimate that 39,510 will not make it into the new year. October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as a result, we saw little pink pins, purses, water bottles, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love boobsâ&#x20AC;? shirts and even countless football players sporting pink shoes all across the nation. As much as I love to support breast cancer, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but wonder,

what about the other types of cancer? There are over 200 different types of cancer that attack over 60 different organs within the human body. According to the American Cancer Society, over a million people are affected by cancer within the United States. Not to mention those people who have been affected by family or friends that have developed cancer. This month is Lung and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Lung is not only the second most common cancer, but it also is the leading cause of death for men and women within the nation. Lung cancer is expected to take 116,750 men and 105,770 women this year alone, according to an article by the PRNewswire. Not to mention that everywhere you turn on campus there is someone lighting a cigarette lately. On the other hand, pancreatic cancer holds title for the fourth

leading cause of death within the nation. Unlike other cancers, pancreatic cancer, has one of the highest death rates of all. Because of how late it is diagnosed, patients work twice as hard to fight it and often, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much that can be done. So this month, try to add a little pearly white for lung cancer, or maybe a bit of purple for pancreatic cancer to your wardrobe. Or pick up some ribbons on the cancer awareness website from NCI. The idea here is just to be aware. If cancer is not something that interests you, then maybe diabetes awareness day on Nov. 14 will, international menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day on Nov. 19 or even international elimination of violence again women day on the Nov. 25. All of these days of awareness are recognized by the U.S., and they are days support someone you love. Sophia Fazal is a senior majoring in anthropology. Her column runs biweekly.

GOT AN OPINION?

Tray Smith Online Editor Alex Clark Community Manager Ashanka Kumari Chief Copy Editor SoRelle Wyckoff Opinions Editor

GOT A STORY IDEA?

TWEET AT US

cw.ua.edu/submit-your-idea

@TheCrimsonWhite

Submit a guest column (no more than 800 words) or a letter to the editor to letters@cw.ua.edu

The Crimson White reserves the right to edit all guest columns and letters to the editor.

NOW Lea sing for Fall 2013 !

Live Large. www.HAEDWARDS.com 205-345-1440

Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021;

%HGURRP $SDUWPHQWV $SSU[ VT IW *DWHG &RPPXQLW\ 3RRO 7DQQLQJ %HGV :RUN RXW )DFLOLW\ *UDQLWH &RXQWHUWRSV :DON LQ &ORVHWV $SSOLDQFHV ,QFOXGHG +LJK 6SHHG ,QWHUQHW /RFDWHG PLOH IURP 8RI$Ň&#x2039;V /DZ 6FKRRO

Page 6 | Thursday, November 1, 2012

NEWS

OPINION

CULTURE

SPORTS

Students showcase talent at Fall Arts Stroll By Katie Davis Contributing Writer

University of Alabama students showcased their artwork at Wednesday afternoon’s Fall Arts Stroll, displaying various forms of art along the Crimson Promenade. “The purpose of the event is to engage student artists with their peers and showcase the amazing talent that we cultivate here at the University,” said Chase Sanders, a senior majoring in music administration and intern for Creative Campus. “We are hoping that student artists will gain more exposure, and we also hope to spark creativity among the students at the Capstone.” Addie Bickhart, a sophomore majoring in political science, attended the event. “We have a lot of

individualistic people here,” Bickhart said. “They show it through their art. It’s nice to see expression from an artistic point of view instead of just sports.” The Fall Arts Stroll did not contain one specific form of art, rather a variety of different forms of art such as photography, paintings, sculptures, and human sketches the students on campus created for viewing. “We wanted to provide student artists with a way to showcase their artwork or crafts for other students to see,” said Will Pylant, a junior majoring in political science and SGA vice president of the Student Affairs. Sara Rogan, a sophomore majoring in psychology, volunteered to display her art. “It makes you feel motivated to participate in things

like this in the future,” Rogan said. Due to University rules, however, students were not able to sell their art during the event, but they could distribute cards if someone was interested in their work. Alexander Cruz, a junior majoring in photography and graphic design, displayed his photography for the first time at the Fall Arts Stroll and had someone ask about buying his photos. “It makes you feel good when someone wants to buy your art,” Cruz said. The Fall Arts Stroll also displayed the top 10 carved pumpkins from the ROTC pumpkin carving contest, and students picked their favorite from those 10. SGA, Creative Campus and Creative Co-op hosted the Fall Arts Stroll.

CW | Lindsey Comas

Students admire the workds displayed on the promenade Wednesday afternoon.

Campus Libertarians refuse to endorse candidate By Mark Blanton Contributing Writer

Young Americans for Liberty is planning to pass out campaign literature Monday at the Ferguson Center. Luke Netjes, the president of YAL, said because some of its members are Libertarian party candidate Gary Johnson supporters, the group will distribute some of his campaign’s materials and try to convince voters not to vote for either leading party candidate.

While most political observers contend that Johnson has no real chance to win the presidency, he could play the role of spoiler in swing states like Florida. According to an Oct. 28 CNN Florida poll, Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, draws about 1 percent of the vote in the Sunshine State. Romney and Obama are tied at 48 percent, while Jill Stein of the Green Party and Virgil Goode of the Constitution Party draw about 1 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.

“YAL cannot endorse one specific candidate, but the majority of our members are voting Gary Johnson for president,” YAL member Kelsi Nuttle said. Florida is defined as a battleground state, meaning that its 29 electoral votes could go to either Romney or Obama. Some point to the slim margins between Obama and Romney and say that third party candidates could alter whether or not the state, and also the general election, goes red or blue. In the 2000 presidential

election, George W. Bush won the state by 1/100th of a percent over Al Gore, the smallest margin of victory for any state in Presidential history. Netjes said he does not plan to vote for any Presidential candidate in this year’s election. “Young Americans for Liberty hasn’t done too much for the election, as our members find both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney to be terrible people,” Netjes said. Netjes said Mitt Romney knows much less about the

economy than his supporters would like to believe and holds disturbing positions on foreign policy. “ Wi t h his well– documented history of being a spineless politician willing to support any position that may garner votes, it seems the only thing we can really count on from Romney is that he would do everything in his power to kill innocent people in the Middle East,” Netjes said. Netjes is also not a big fan of Obama. “I think Obama is a bad

person that has continued a foreign policy of occupation and mass murder of innocent civilians,” Netjes said. In the future, the University’s YAL plans to work with the University of Alabama-Birmingham YAL chapter to bring in a speaker for next semester, Netjes said. The group also plans to send some of its members to the International Students for Liberty Conference in February. YAL holds its meetings on Mondays at 7 p.m. in ten Hoor 354.

Website provides online Professors emeritus hold competition for students title, no extra responsibility TopThat.com to pass out gift certiﬁcates in Ferg By Alan Alexander Contributing Writer

Team ambassadors from the online competitive website TopThat.com will be stationed outside the Ferguson Center on Friday, handing out gift certificates to local restaurants and challenging University of Alabama students to join their competition. “The ambassadors of TopThat will be supplied with $5 and $10 restaurant gift certificates to give to students who show interest in creating or entering a competition featured on the website,” Catherine Rennie, chief creative officer of TopThat, said. Founded in 2011, TopThat. com is an online arena of competition where students from different universities around the country can submit videos of their best stunts or performances and have them judged

by other users of the site. chance to learn more about Competitions range from TopThat and even have their the craziest basketball trick own competitions recorded shots to making the best by the TopThat ambassaHalloween costumes. dors. TopThat CEO Brandon The website Caruana wishoffers users es to expose the options of the hidden creating their talents of the own competiUn ive r s i ty ’s The team ambassadors will be tion, uploadstudent body ﬁlming and taking pictures ing their subby setting up mission to an open floor for competitions presented by an existing format for anyAlabama students and the best c o mp e t i t i o n , one who wants ones will be featured on the or browsing to enter or crewebsite. other compeate a competitition entries tion. —Brandon Caruana and voting “The team whether they ambassadors love it, hate will be filmit or have no ing and taking opinion. The pictures for winner of each competi- competitions presented by tion earns bragging rights Alabama students, and the over other competitors and, best ones will be featured on starting in 2013, can begin the website,” Caruana said. monetizing points they earn For more informathrough a points system tion on how to get called “Karma.” involved and compete, visit UA students will have the www.topthat.com.

“

By Colby Leopard Staff Reporter Professors that retire from The University of Alabama can be granted the status of professor emeritus, a distinction awarded by the University’s board of trustees and Provost. Robert Halli, dean emeritus of the Honors College and professor emeritus of the English department, was given his emeritus status upon his retirement in 2009. “I learned that I had been named a professor emeritus of English and the founding dean emeritus of the Honors College in a letter from Provost Judy Bonner,” Halli said. Halli said there are no specific responsibilities as a professor emeritus because the title is awarded after retirement, and some professors choose to stay involved with the University to some degree. “Because of their status, emeritus professors have no teaching, research or service responsibilities to the University because they are no longer being paid by the University,” Halli said.

Although being a professor emeritus has no responsibilities regarding instruction or research, some professors emeritus are rehired by the University as consultants. “I have no responsibilities whatsoever as dean or professor emeritus; I do, however, have responsibilities,” Halli said. “The University has a process that retiring faculty and administrators can be hired back as consultants, if that is desired by both the University and the retiree.” Halli began receiving his full pension following his retirement from the University. After one month of retirement, Halli was hired by the Honors College as a consultant at a salary level set by the state. “As a consultant, I teach one class, EN 216 Honors English Lit II, in the UA in Oxford Program,” Halli said. In addition to his class, Halli writes personal letters to all students accepted into the Honors College, sends recruitment postcards from his class in Oxford, and is the UA Faculty Advisor for the Harry Truman Scholarship.

Halli said these responsibilities have nothing to do with the fact that he is a professor emeritus. According to the UA Faculty Handbook, a professor is given emeritus status to distinguish them from normal professors: “An individual who holds academic rank, either full-time or part-time, and performs a combination of teaching, research, and service functions, normally will have one of the faculty titles. However, there are distinguished faculty titles which can be awarded by the Board of Trustees. These titles include: Professor Emeritus; Research Professor; University Professor; and Endowed Chairs and Professorships.” Patrick Green, associate professor emeritus, said not all professors given emeritus status continue to teach or work in academia. “An emeritus professor is simply a professor who has retired to do whatever you do in retirement,” Green said. “Some of us continue to teach from time to time, others don’t, but go their merry way to golf, Europe or various other diversions.”

University Programs accepting applicants for open staff positions By Alan Alexander Contributing Writer University Programs will begin accepting student applications to join its office staff on Monday, Nov. 5, as part of a rebranding effort to help centralize the event programming board for The Universty of Alabama. Formerly a separate organization, UP merged with the Ferguson Center in 2008 and was made responsible for planning events across campus. Although the student-led program still remains a part of the Ferg, UP is taking steps to solidify itself as the go-to program for university events. “We want to rebrand and revitalize the name and help create an image for ourselves,” Betsy Stewart, an MBA student and graduate assistant with UP, said.

“Although students are familiar with the events, not many know about the work that goes into it and we want to change that.” That starts by bringing in more students to work in the office. UP plans on opening an additional five positions next semester to be filled by students looking to gain experience in the fields of event planning, public relations, advertising and marketing. Students are not required to have a specific major to apply. UP is currently run by a staff of 11 students who put in 10 to 20 hours of work a week in the office. These students plan events such as the Week of Welcome and Rock the Vote, which are only a small percentage of their actual work load. Not only do they host more than 50 free events per semester, but they also collaborate with other

departments and offer consulting services and logistical assistance. “We have multiple pieces to be collaborative with,” LaToya Scott, the assistant director of the Ferguson Center said. “Whether you need funds for an event or advice about where to have an event, we can do that.” Averie Armstead, a junior majoring in public relations and student programmer for UP, said the diversity of interactions within UP is its strongest feature. “Our office does more than just host events,” Armstead said. “We have opportunities for students to volunteer, brainstorm event ideas, design ads, and work on the branding side of the operation.” The events hosted by UP fall into one of four categories: Hot Topics, Late Night, Movie Series and International Expressions.

These events offer all students the opportunity to socialize in a safe environment and discover common interests while promoting campus unity. For those who work in the office, the benefits gained from joining UP are worth the extra time. “My portfolio has gotten so much larger than it was when I was just an undergraduate student,” Armstead said. “This is not just a practicum, but a job that gives you real-world experience.” The individual specialization of those who work in the office is not a significant factor, as CW | Margo Smith the entire team collaborates to Five staff positions will be available for students looking to gain experience achieve the same goal. in ﬁelds of event planning, public relations, advertising and marketing. “Getting different perspectives on certain aspects of our planning really helps the process The deadline to apply for a Applications can be found because that way we can provide position with UP is Wednesday online, the Ferguson Center events that will appeal to more Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. Interviews information desk and Room 314 students,” Stewart said. will be conducted Nov. 28-30. in the Ferguson Center.

NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

CULTURE

Page 7 Editor | Lauren Ferguson culture@cw.ua.edu Thursday, November 1, 2012

UA business student opens Southern-style restaurant Mama’s Southern Kitchen opened two weeks ago in Cottondale, food truck to make trips to campus By Kristen Feyt Contributing Writer After endless meals from the campus dining halls, college students often find themselves looking for new places to eat in the absence of home-cooked meals. They can now look to Mama’s Southern Kitchen, a restaurant opened two weeks ago by Skyla Jones, a current student at The University of Alabama majoring in general business. Jones said the restaurant, which serves a variety of southern foods, is named after her own nickname. “Everybody has always called me Mama because I cook amazing food, and I just can’t stand when things are unorganized,”

Jones said. Jones, originally from Birmingham, Ala., opened the restaurant while being a full-time mother and wife. “I opened the restaurant because everybody always told me how good my cooking was,” Jones said. “Cooking has always been a passion of mine, so I decided to follow my heart and start the business. ” Jones said she wants to make her business degree count and become her own boss. “I don’t want to go to work and have it just be work,” Jones said. “I want to really do something that I love do to everyday.” Mama’s Southern Kitchen menu features classic southern foods such as fried

chicken, catfish, cornbread, chicken salad sandwiches, pork chops, as well as an array of desserts including her homemade peach cobbler cupcakes. “I had a woman come in and buy a whole plate of cupcakes,” Jones said. “And in about 10 minutes, she came back and bought three more!” Mama’s Southern Kitchen will deliver food to students, and Jones said she would like it to become very popular among the campus community. Kathleen Starke, a freshman majoring in business, said she is excited to try the new Southern-style restaurant. “I absolutely adore southern food, it always reminds me of being back home,”

Starke said. “It would be nice to finally have a place to eat that has home-cooked Southern-style food, especially after living on a diet of peanut butter and jelly and Easy Mac.” Starke said she plans to try the restaurant this weekend. “I think that it will be a place that students will really enjoy, especially since they deliver to the dorms and apartments,” she said. Jones and her husband will be passing out flyers and coupons around campus this week. The restaurant also has a food truck that will be visiting the campus. Mama’s Southern Cooking is located at 5001 JVC Road in Cottondale, Ala. and is open from 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m..

Submitted

Kentuck Art Center hosts Art Night in downtown Northport Artists Sandra Rice and Martha Hopkins will open the exhibit in the Main Avenue Gallery Thursday By Noelle Brake Contributing Writer Main Avenue in Northport will be filled with music, art and fun this Thursday as the Kentuck Art Center hosts its November Art Night. The event will have live music, two new exhibitions, and feature two new artists, as well as resident artists from Northport and surrounding areas displaying their work. The first set of artists featured this week are Sandra Rice and Martha Hopkins, who will openin The Main Avenue Gallery. Rice and Hopkins use

their combined skills of pottery and mixed media paintings to create their art pieces. Emily Leigh, the assistant director for Kentuck, said she’s sure people will like the exhibits. “You want to just reach out and touch the pieces,” Leigh said. “And the 2D art is very minimalist and interesting.” Rice and Hopkins started working together on metal sculptures and finally opened their gallery, “Shape and Color.” Rice is a self-taught artist who works with clay and constructed metal. She’s inspired by nature and the

from half a tennis ball to paint. Jessica Smith will display her collection titled “Catawampus” I think it’s always good to have a in the Clarke Gallery. Smith’s mix of art. We like to try to prowork features the crafting of vide a mix of art; it keeps it more teapots, and uses organic patterns in landscapes as inspirainteresting. tion. Each piece is decorative — Emily Leigh and fully functional, so it can be moved from the shelf to the table. Smith uses die-cut ceramic shapes to add detail to human form and uses a com- each of the teapots. bination of clay and metal “They’re beautiful to look framework to create her piec- at, and they’re sort of like es. Hopkins is a University of puzzles,” Leigh said. “I think Alabama graduate who uses it’s always good to have a mix mixed media to create her of art. We like to try to prowork, which includes anything vide a mix of art; it keeps it

“

more interesting.” A final exhibition by Kay Smith, one of Northport’s own potters and artist at the Kentuck Clay Place, will have a booth open and have some of her clay items for sale. Lea Hanna Bertram, a senior majoring in public relations, is excited about attending her first art night. “I have never had a chance to go to the Kentuck Art Festival, but I’ve always wanted to,” Bertram said. “Kentuck is, like many others around the country, a unique art collective. It displays the particular history and culture of the region it rep-

resents, and getting to interact with that is exciting.” Music for Art Night will be provided by Doobie “Doghouse” Wilson, also known as UA professor Alan Lane, from the department of chemical and biological engineering. Lane is a singer-songwriter who draws his musical inspiration from the blues, and he is also a member of the Motown and classic rock cover band, PhD’Licious. Art night will also have free cob oven pizza for attendees, and a volunteer appreciation party. The event is free and will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m.

COLUMN | TELEVISION

British humor and intrigue of ‘Doctor Who’ ﬁnds attentive audience in U.S. By Asher Elbein Running in one form or another on the BBC for nearly 50 years, “Doctor Who” has recently exploded in popularity, growing from an obscure British sci-fi to one with a significant American audience. It’s not hard to see why the show has caught on. “Doctor Who” is a particularly addictive mix of comedy, adventure and horror with separate threads held together by its endlessly compelling main character. Armed only with his wits, a blue police box time machine, and a succession of enthusiastic young women, The Doctor is an anarchic, mercurial force for good in a hostile universe, a symbol that brains and heart can triumph over repression and power. What truly gives the show longevity, however, is a clever story-telling trick. The Doctor’s alien biology, it seems, gives him the ability to regenerate into a

new form (and more importantly, a new actor) when he’s gravely wounded or killed. With a new face often comes a new mood; one era of the show played at gothic horror, while others have leaned more on science fiction trappings. Most recently, the prevailing mood of the show has been one of conspiracy and deceit, with unseen enemies playing mind games with the Doctor for the fate of worlds. This variability is the secret strength of “Doctor Who,” because not only is it free from relying on any one actor for too long, it is possible for the show to switch direction quickly and easily. All you really need to tell a “Doctor Who” story is The Doctor himself, and many episodes run on the simple conceit of dropping The Doctor into a random story and watching what happens. The result is essentially an anthology show with a basically consistent set of main

and capable female characters. The relationship between The Doctor and his various companions is seldom anything but platonic, and one of the strongest elements of “Doctor Who” is the affection between the characters. Beneath the clever banter, alien threats and endless running through corridors lurks a show that is deeply concerned with morality and family. “Doctor Who” at its best spends a lot of time examining ethical questions and exploring the deep bonds of friendship that can grow between very different people. It would be easy for these heavier themes to weigh down the show, but the Wikimedia Commons writers keep the tone light. “Doctor Who” thrives on “Doctor Who” cast members at Comic Con in San Diego, Calif. a snappy format of thrills, chills and laugh-out-loud characters. best, characters such as Amy in. While the show takes the silliness. Between the mixThe Doctor’s companions, Pond and Donna Noble are occasional turn into dam- ture of sci-fi farce and moral usually women and often relatable and offer human sels-in-distress style sexism, themes, “Doctor Who” stands British, are also an inte- perspective on the insanity for the most part it offers out as deeply rewarding and gral part of the mix. At their they find themselves thrust refreshingly un-sexualized compelling television.

COLUMN | GAMING

Nintendo’s JRPG ‘Xenoblade Chronicles’ a fun, satisfying gaming experience By Buddy Acker I can’t believe Xenoblade Chronicles almost didn’t make it to America. What was Nintendo thinking? The Wii can’t boast many JRPGs period (the only ones I can think of are Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn and those Final Fantasy games), and here Nintendo was trying to deny another one to American Wii owners. Fortunately, thanks to overwhelming fan support, the game found its way to the United States. After a recent slew of unimpressive JRPGs, I was hungry for a change,

and Xenoblade Chronicles has satisfied my appetite. One of the most explored game worlds ever to exist is within Xenoblade Chronicles. It is a huge game. Amazing sights and creatures exist around every corner. See that thing in the distance? You can go there. The game has a very Final Fantasy XII feel to it, which is great. The on-screen minimap and the brilliant inclusion of fast travel both keep navigation hassle-free. However, as interesting as the world is, the graphics are nothing to brag about. While I’m comparing the

two games, I’ll point out that Final Fantasy XII’s graphics are about a thousand times better than what’s on display in Xenoblade Chronicles. Sure, the environments are cool and the draw distance is unbelievable, but everything just looks very PS2ish. Facial animations are very PS1-ish. That being said, I’ve always believed that as long as a game is fun, the graphics should take a backseat. Here we have a game that is pure enjoyment. The combat system is brilliant. The skills assigned to each character are awesome and only get

better as the game progresses. Skills can be leveled up using points gained through victory. There are Skill Links in the game, meaning each character can share his or her skills with the other characters. The main character, Shulk, has the ability to see the future. This comes in handy during especially tough battles. You can see when an enemy is about to unleash a devastating attack and take measures to avoid it. You can also warn your teammates when an attack is headed their way and even play as them if you desire to

do so (you can do this at any point in the game). Shulk’s premonitions are also useful at other points in the game, for example, they are used to inform you of items that you need for side quests. The story in Xenoblade Chronicles is filled with JRPG stereotypes, but I commend Monolith Soft for keeping it straightforward and not adding in something stupid like, say, time travel. The story takes place on the backs of two colossi that are frozen in time. I often forgot that at times while playing through the game, and when I did think about

it, I was even more amazed. However, the characters involved in the story are somewhat boring. They can all be compared to characters from the Final Fantasy games. The first JRPG I ever really sat down, played and cherished was Final Fantasy X. It appealed to me with its tremendous story, combat system and score. Since then, I had slowly begun to lose faith in JRPGs. Luckily, I stumbled across Xenoblade Chronicles. It has made me a believer again, as it is one of the best JRPGs of this generation.

Page 8 | Thursday, November 1, 2012

NEWS

OPINION

CULTURE

New publication to display student work

President Guy Bailey steps down after 60 days

Sorority sign starts campus conversation

ART-LET FROM PAGE 1

BAILEY FROM PAGE 1

KD FROM PAGE 1

“We were so excited by the idea of having student art featured in places where students are bored and waiting around.” Buckley said. “It is intended to be a convenient, easy way for everyone on campus to connect with the work being created by their peers.” To get involved, students of all majors can submit their own art and writing for publication by visiting creativecampus. ua.edu/project/art-let, filling out the submission form, and emailing artletua@gmail.com with samples of work. Students are asked to submit five to six quality visual art pieces, two to three pages of prose, or three to four poems. Submissions are still being accepted for the upcoming issue.

UA Office of Media Relations director Cathy Andreen and Kellee Reinhart, vice chancellor for system relations, both said they have no further information on Tillery-Bailey’s personal health. “I don’t have details on her health,” Reinhart said. “She is ill, and it has been a big concern for Dr. Bailey and his family. We wish her a speedy recovery.” Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban expressed his regret of losing President Bailey at a press conference on Oct. 31. “I’d like to make mention that we were excited about having President Bailey here with us,” Saban said. “We met his wife Jan. We’re very sorry that he’s not going to be with us in the future. We wish him and his family the very best and wish them God’s blessings.”

“We’re told so often that our greek organizations on campus are training future leaders and upstanding community members; it is distressing to see such a bald reversal of this assertion in the KD yard,” Bagley said. Dean of Students Tim Hebson said Wednesday afternoon the response to the event is encouraging as students work together. “Student Affairs administrators have reached out to members of Spectrum and the greek community, to express our concerns about the incident,” Hebson said. “And to help facilitate an ongoing dialog and educational effort to address this and other issues related to civility and to encourage a sense of community.” While Cannon said incidents

{

CW | Shannon Auvil

President Guy Bailey speaks at the softball championship celebration.

ON THE TWITTERVERSE IN RESPONSE TO:

}

UA President Guy Bailey stepping down

SPORTS

“

We’re told so often that our greek organizations on campus are training future leaders and upstanding community members; it is distressing to see such a bald reversal of this assertion in the KD yard. —Meredith Bagley

such as this show there is work to be done in making the University an inclusive place for the LGBTQ community, he is heartened by the cooperation between the parties. “This is a landmark moment of communication between different student groups at UA,” Cannon said. “I look forward to sustaining this dialogue and working with Kappa Delta and other greek organizations in the future.”

“Bailey’s decision to step down shows how much love, consideration and devotion he has for his family and UA.“ – Erin Waits

“@TheCrimsonWhite We’ve changed university president more in the past year than we have in the BCS standings this season”

“I think it’s unfortunate that President Bailey had to step down, but I admire his commitment to his wife and family. @TheCrimsonWhite”

“Dr. Guy Bailey stepped down as president of UA today?? He’s only been here 2 months!”

“Interesting news with Guy Bailey stepping down at UA just 3 months into the job. Suspect there’s more to the story. #alpolitics”

– Jessica Bell

– Elizabeth Cook

– T.J. Ward

– Tyler Reynolds

LIVE MUSIC

every Thursday.

Nov. 1- Affirmative Action Nov. 8- Colin and Grant Nov. 15- Affirmative Action

Drink Specials: $1 Natty Lights, $3 Jager Bombs, $5 30oz liquor drinks

Try our famous

PHILIBUSTER R Only $7.50 @philswings

1149 University Blvd.

205.758.3318

NEWS

OPINION

CULTURE

SPORTS

Thursday, November 1, 2012 | Page 9

FOOTBALL

Saban, team prepare for explosive pass rush

CW | Daniel Roth

Head coach Nick Saban addresses LSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pass-rushing ability at a press conference on Wednesday. By Zac Al-Khateeb Staff Reporter As one of the biggest college football games of the year inches closer, Alabama head coach Nick Saban is making sure his team stays grounded, rather than getting caught up in the hype of the game. For Saban and the team, LSU is too dangerous an opponent to risk going into the game with the wrong mindset. One of the most dangerous parts of the Tigers is their pass rush, which ranks third in the Southeastern Conference with 23 sacks this season. That pressure is especially prevalent on the front line, with three players, Lavar Edwards, Sam Montgomery

and Barkevious Mingo all earning at least three sacks so far this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are the best pass-rushing team in the league,â&#x20AC;? Saban said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got two really good edge rushers, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got really good team speed. Their inside guys can rush as wellâ&#x20AC;Ś I think the combination of those things make them a very effective team. Regardless of their pass rushing ability, Saban said he had faith the offensive line, especially tackles D.J. Fluker and Cyrus Kouandjio would be able to handle the LSU rush. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think overall, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a good job, all year,â&#x20AC;? Saban said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly know that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been beaten a few times, but I think at the same

time, when you look at their whole body of work, both guys have done a really good job this year of blocking the edges. McCarron discusses role as game manager As the season has gone on, quarterback AJ McCarron has emerged as one of the Tideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest offensive threats. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been efficient, made plays when they were needed, and minimized his mistakes. For Saban, McCarronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance has earned him a title of game manager for the offense. McCarron said this role, however, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unable to make plays for his team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I think and what the

media try to make it out to be is two totally different things,â&#x20AC;? McCarron said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A game manager can be anything. He can throw nine touchdowns in one game, but he still managed the game.â&#x20AC;? McCarron said his opinion of a game manager, very similar to Sabanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, was merely a player that minimized mistakes and took what the defense gave him. With that said, McCarron said he would try to play with emotion against LSU, something he said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do last year in the regular season when his team lost in overtime, 9-6. Regardless, McCarron said the defense fielded by LSU would be a challenge for him

and the offense, and that it would need to be on its game to stay competitive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis) is a great coach,â&#x20AC;? McCarron said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got those guys ready to play, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to be on top of our game, our A-game to go out there and get a win.â&#x20AC;? Saban celebrates 61st birthday With Halloween comes another holiday of sorts, at least in Tuscaloosa. Sabanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday falls on Oct. 31, and the three-time national championship winning coach turned 61 Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank all the people who sent emails or

called and wished me Happy Birthday,â&#x20AC;? Saban said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means a lot. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much opportunity to enjoy it this time of year, but certainly relationships mean a lot and people thinking of you makes you feel really good.â&#x20AC;? His players tried to do a little bit of celebrating, but Saban could only think about one thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the guys when he walked in for the meetings said happy birthday to him,â&#x20AC;? cornerback Dee Milliner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew it was his birthday today. We tried to send him out to a happy point with his birthday, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still the same old coach. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yeah, guys, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my birthday today,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but he was focused in, ready for the meetings to start.â&#x20AC;?

go social.

social media advertising with the

! iss out m â&#x20AC;&#x2122;t n o D

presents

Happy Hour: 5-8pm Trivia & Live Kareoke- Cash prizes $1 Margaritas Î&#x2021; $1 Shots Î&#x2021;$1 Natty Î&#x2021; $1.50 Domestics Be sure to advertise in our

GameDay Magazine

$2 Rib Bones Î&#x2021; $1 Fish & Chips Î&#x2021; $.50 Wings Lunch Specials 11-2 FKLFNHQ VDQGZLFK FDWĂ&#x20AC;VK VDQGZLFK DQG VPDOO SRUN VDQGZLFK meals $7.25 with two sides and drink Tuesday-Friday 4-9 Live karaoke- billiard completion-PS3 NFLmadden battles Cash prizes 5600 McFarland Blvd. Î&#x2021; Highway 82 East

Page 10 | Thursday, November 1, 2012

NEWS

OPINION

CULTURE

SPORTS

MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TENNIS

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis team to host fall championships By Manal Yousif Contributing Writer

The University of Alabama menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis team returns home to host the 2012 Fall Championships Nov. 2-4. Teams including Auburn, Samford and Southern Mississippi will travel to the Capstone to compete. The Tide reached the semifinals in the 2012 USTA/ ITA Southern Regional Championships two weeks ago, led by freshman Becker Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessey in singles, and the doubles team of sophomore David Vieyra and junior Daniil Proskura. Becker made his regional championships debut a memorable one. He accompanied senior Jarryd Botha in doubles, defeating the tournamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

No. 1 seed and the No. 2 team red-shirt freshman Brian in the nation, before falling to Conlon received his first college Southern Mississippi in the win in the USTA/ITA Southern Championships. semifinals. In singles, he took Regional down Mississippi Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Malte Conlon was red-shirted his first Stropp, who is ranked 47th in year at the University due to a wrist injury. the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a solid â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t travtournament,â&#x20AC;? el much with Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessey the team last I am very impressed with said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I picked year because Becker Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessey and up some really of my wrist, so his continued development. great wins over my mindset is He is becoming a better ranked players, pretty much like player every day. which helped Becker, to go out out my confiand do the best â&#x20AC;&#x201D; George Husack dence a lot and I can,â&#x20AC;? Conlon my team. It feels said. like we are on Coach George the right path right now.â&#x20AC;? Husack expects his squad to Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessey said he is compete well and improve, looking to build on his momen- especially his rising freshman. tum and expects to give 100 perâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very impressed with cent this weekend. Becker Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessey and Alongside Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessey, his continued development,â&#x20AC;? he

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is becoming a better player every day.â&#x20AC;? Husack also discussed the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toughest opponent, Auburn. Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior Andreas Mies is ranked 11th in the country in singles. He was named an ITA All-American last spring. Mies came up short in the Regional Tournament in his

second-round singles match against Mississippi Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Romain Bogaerts. He could not compete the second day of play in doubles due to illness. The Tide is aware of its competition and is making preparations. Another factor that is being taken into consideration is the format for this tournament. It is not a typical â&#x20AC;&#x153;win or

go homeâ&#x20AC;? setup. Win or lose, competitors must complete all rounds of singles and doubles. This will require heavy conditioning and practice. Husack knows the physical and mental challenge and wants his team to be ready every day. Thirteen teams will participate in the 3-day event beginning on Friday Nov. 2.

WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROWING

Crimson Tide looks to wrap up season with top-5 ďŹ nish By Andrew Clare Contributing Writer The University of Alabama womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rowing team will wrap up the fall portion of its season this weekend by competing in the Head of Hooch in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Crimson Tide is coming off an impressive showing in its last meet, the Head of Charles in Cambridge, Mass., where it received a bronze medal in the club 8+ race. Senior Tabitha Coleman said the season has been a good one so far after strong displays at the Chattanooga Head Race and the Head of Charles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it has been explosive,â&#x20AC;? Coleman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out really strong in the beginning, and I feel that is something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to carry on through the end of the fall this weekend.â&#x20AC;? Head coach Larry Davis said if the Tide rows up to its potential, it should be a successful weekend in Chattanooga. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to see us consistently rowing at the level I believe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re capable of rowing,â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

I like to see us consistently rowing at the level I believe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re capable of rowing. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Larry Davis

Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we do that, then I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have the best showing weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in a number of years at the Head of Hooch.â&#x20AC;? Davis said the Tide has a good shot at doing something which has never before been done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a top-five finish is something we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done before,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would be an excellent thing and also maybe picking up a couple of medals.â&#x20AC;? Senior Jessica Parker said a strong fall season can really help a team feel good heading into the spring season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know in my four years here, we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t felt this well consistently over our fall

season,â&#x20AC;? Parker said. Parker also said the team is feeling a lot more confident this fall, which has helped with the success it has had. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel more confident going in,â&#x20AC;? Parker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our confidence level is up this year, and we feel like we have been much better competition than we have been.â&#x20AC;? Progress is the most important thing for Davis. He said the Tide has shown progress so far in the fall season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the athletes have made good progress this fall, which is what we want them to do,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is building up to what we want to accomplish in the spring.â&#x20AC;? Alabama will face some tough competition this weekend in Chattanooga. Davis said the Tide is hungry and ready to test themselves against a competitive field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the girls feel that they have made steady progress this fall,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have had some good results when we have gone out and raced, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to the opportunity to test themselves one more time before we wrap up the fall season.â&#x20AC;?

Alabama Statewide Classified Advertising Network Ads AUCTIONS AUCTION- SATURDAY November 3 - 9:00 a.m. 84 W. Dothan, Alabama - construction & farm equipment Burton Auction Co. Dennis Burton AL#578. 1-334-6923955.

The Crimson White W presents:

Âˇ Now No ow w available avail a av va aii able ffor a or iPhone or iPh hone on ne e and an an nd d And A An Android ndroid rro oiid d Âˇ Coming soon to iPads

AUCTION, AWESOME recreational property, 155.5 acres, abundant deer, quail, turkey, waterfowl, stocked pond, home. Sat., Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m. Union Grove, AL. remaxguntersville.com Steve Carver 256-571-6775 AL#1912. REAL ESTATE Auction, Blount County, TN: (55) 5+ acre tracts, log cabin, commercial building & (3) residential lots. Saturday, Nov. 17. 1-800-4-Furrow. TN Lic. #62.

SERVICES

Check Out the Deals Channel! Now featuring deals to:

DIVORCE WITH or without children $99. Includes name change and property settlement agreement. Save hundreds. Fast and easy. Call 1-888-733-7165, 24/7. (R) IF YOU have HughesNet already upgrade to GEN4 today. Download speeds up to 10-15mbps. Call today 1-800-283-1057.(R)

INSTRUCTION E X O T I C

T H A I

C U I S I N E

Download it today!

MEDICAL BILLING trainees needed! Train to become D 0HGLFDO 2IÂżFH $VVLVWDQW No experience needed! Online training gets you job ready ASAP! HS diploma/ GED & PC/Internet needed! 1-888-926-6075.

HEALTH/BEAUTY PELVIC/TRANSVAGINAL mesh? Did you undergo transvaginal placement

of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727. HELP WANTED-DRIVERS 25 DRIVER TRAINEES needed now! Become a driver for TMC Transportation! Earn $750 per week! No experience needed! Job ready in 15 days! 1-888743-4611. (R) ATTN: DRIVER trainees needed now. 125 student drivers needed in Alabama! $800 plus a week & great EHQHÂżWV 1R &'/" 1R SURElem - training available. Call 1-800-878-2546. AVERITT KEEPS your wheels rolling! Hiring CDLA drivers and recent grads JUHDW EHQHÂżWV :HHNO\ hometime and paid training. Apply now! 1-888-362-8608 Averittcareers.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. DRIVERS / CLASS-A Ă&#x20AC;DWEHG +RPH HYHU\ ZHHNend! Up to $0.37/mile, ERWK ZD\V )XOO EHQHÂżWV UHTXLUHV \HDU 275 Ă&#x20AC;DWEHG experience, 1-800-572-5489 x 227, Sunbelt Transport, Jacksonville, FL. NEW CAREER - CDL training. Jobs available if TXDOLÂżHG &DOO WRGD\ VWDUW tomorrow! WIA, VA, Post9/11 G.I. Bill & Rehab. ESD TDS, LLC. 1-866-432-0430. www.ESDschool.com. (R) HELP WANTED-ADMIN/ PROF THE UNIVERSITY of Alabama College of Educa-

tion Student Services and &HUWLÂżFDWLRQ 2IÂżFH LV VHHNing a Registrar & Asst. CerWLÂżFDWLRQ 2IÂżFHU 9LVLW VWDII employment opportunities at http://jobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. Job Close date 11-05-2012. EEO/AA.

MANUFACTURED HOMES MOBILE HOME with acerage ready to move in, great for pets. Lots of space for the price, 3 BR 2 BA serious offers only, no renters. 1-205-289-8899. FOR SALE DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/month plus 30 premium movie channels free for 3 months! Save! And ask about same day installation! Call 1-888-816-8471. (R)

NEED TO advertise statewide? ALA-SCAN can place your 25-word ad in 128 newspapers across Alabama for only $210 (additional words $7.50). Make one call to this newspaper (a participating ALA-SCAN member) or call 1-800-264 WR ÂżQG RXW KRZ HDV\ LW is to advertise statewide! SAWMILLS FROM only $3,997. Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com. 1-800578-1363 ext. 300N. (R)

MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEW AND used - stair lift elevators, car lifts, scooters, lift chairs, power wheel chairs, walk-in tubs. Covering all of Alabama for 23 years. Elrod Mobility 1-800682-0658. (R)

NEWS

OPINION

CULTURE

SPORTS

Thursday, November 1, 2012 | Page 11

MARKETPLACE

RATES

Best Commercial Rates:

4-8 days is $.50 per word. 9 plus days is $.35 per word.

Student/Faculty Rates:

$.35 per word. You must register with a Crimson Mail address to get this rate. If you enter your ad under student rate without a Crimson Mail address your charge will be adjusted to regular price.

How to place a classified: For classified line ads visit www.cw.ua.edu and click on the classifieds tab. For classified display ads call (205) 348-7355 or email cwclassmgr@gmail.com for a free consultation. The Crimson White is published four days a week (M, T, W, TH). Each classified line ad must run for a minimum of four days and include no less than 16 words.

JOBS Earn $1000-$3200 a month to drive our brand new cars with ads. www.FreeCarPay. com !BARTENDING! $300/ day potential, no experience necessary. Training courses available. (800)965-6520 Ext214. LOFT Downtown Northport, Great Location near campus 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath, huge deck, $900 657.3900/752.9020 Hiring Tutors All Subjects! At Tutor Doctor, we provide one-on-one tutoring in studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes. We are interested in tutors with expertise in subject areas of Elementary Education , High school programs, and College. Please reply via email at

DEADLINES: Classified line ad deadline is the previous business day by 4:00 p.m.

HOROSCOPES

JOBS

3$/,6$'(6

creese@tutordoctor.com with your resume to apply for this opportunity. www.tuscaloosatutoring.com (205)765-7675

$ 3$ 5 7 0 ( 1 7 + 2 0 ( 6

1, 2, 3 bedrooms

FREE

ANNOUNCEMENTS Master Joes Tutoring now offers tutoring sessions for academic research and writing. Call 205-746-2308 today to set up a meeting. Email MasterJoestutoring@gmail. com. Like us on Facebook.

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

ss out! i m t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; n Do

Graduate debt Free at ucangraduatedebtfree.com CLASSIC COMICS AND ALBUMS: large collection of comic books, albums, movie posters, sports memorabilia, DVDs/CDs, beer signs. In Skyland Antique Mall, 311 Skyland Blvd, and Fifth Avenue Antiques, Birmingham. Details on Facebook.

monitored security system gas log fireplaces fitness rooms 2 resort pools

CALL (205) 544-1977 3201 Hargrove Road East Tuscaloosa, AL palisadesapthomes.com

Be sure to advertise in our

Changing Seasons

GameDay Magazine

FREE

MONTH OF TANNING Text TANU to 71441 to win FREE Month of Tanning!

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday (11/01/12). Financial gain is likely this year, especially until next June, when an educational opportunity may tempt. The winter solstice heralds a spiritual awakening. Three out of six eclipses this coming year are in your sign: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your year to shine. To get the advantage, check the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Your workâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive and is building your reputation. A partner offers excellent support now so take a much-needed break. Love strikes someone at work for a lovely moment. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Be patient with a loved one whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to understand. Continue generating income. Celebrate later with delicious treats. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be easier to make household changes soon. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Use the emotional undercurrent to feed your art. Romance is as close as your own backyard. An older, somewhat eccentric person can help. Learning with friends grows the love. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Make a highly motivated promise. Pick up a nice gift for a loved one ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to express your feelings. Animal magnetism plays a part. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stuck on someone, big time. Your intuition is right on. Play the ace youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been holding. Organize accordingly, and stash away any surplus. Contemplate your future. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Listen carefully. Despite

temporary confusion, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a happy ending. Consider everything, but stay practical. You can afford it now. Listen to your friends. Love sparks fly! Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more work coming in, and everything falls into place. Gather and store important papers. Friends help you make a connection ... the more the merrier. Upgrade home technology. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re quite attractive now. Love hits when you least expect it. You can travel easily now. Keep your objective clear, and call if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be late. You have support. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is an 8 -- You find just the right antique for the job. Think about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for your family. Let them speak their minds. Attend a social event together. Heed romantic urges. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Good news comes from far away. A loved one provides valuable information. You look good. Dig deeper. A fascinating romantic moment allows freedom to share. Communicate priorities. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Friends act as mediators. Discover the treasure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been seeking. Draw upon hidden resources, and think of more ways to save. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend the money before you get it. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Romance burst onto the scene. Accept constructive criticism, and reaffirm a commitment. A female helps organize. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an inspiration to others, and a secret idea pays off.

507 Hargove Rd. E.

758.6119

Text â&#x20AC;&#x153;chicâ&#x20AC;?

to 71441 for Buy One Get One Half Off 2VFFO $JUZ "WF t '# 7JOUBHF 7JCF #PVUJRVF

Sudoku XV road to fifteen

you with us?

gameday advertising

now available

The Crimson White

NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

SPORTS

Page 12 Editor | Marquavius Burnett crimsonwhitesports@gmail.com Thursday, November 1, 2012

VOLLEYBALL

Tide learning from a loss, hopes to win against Texas A&M

Members of the 2012 UA volleyball team wait for the start of a match.

CW File

By Caroline Gazzara Contributing Writer After a weekend of losses, Alabama volleyball is back and ready to face Texas A&M this Thursday in College Station. The Crimson Tide’s losses against Arkansas and Tennessee are helping shape this newly revamped team after an injury to its libero, Christina Arenas. The Tide’s five-set loss to Arkansas and its three-set loss to Tennessee may be tough to handle, but junior outside hitter Andrea McQuaid knows losing is just part of the game. “Losses are never a good thing, but the only good thing about a loss is learning from it, so that’s what we’re going to do with it,” McQuaid said. “Nobody is happy from a loss, and we’re just going to take what we learn from it and not let it happen again.” Head coach Ed Allen is preparing for a tough defensive match now that the starting lineup has changed. With a current record of 14-11, Alabama’s defensive skills are going to

CW File

The Tide hopes to overcome height differences at the net. have to hold against Texas A&M’s defensive strategies. Hoping to keep the balance the Tide has had all season, Allen has realistic goals for this upcoming match. “[We want] to hold them under what they hit the last time they were here, which was [around] the mid 300s,” Allen said. “That clearly defines that we want to get better defensively, which is what we are doing. [We also want to] continue the balance that we’ve had for most of the year and involving four kids with pretty close equal distribution in kills.” Ranked No. 1 in the SEC West, Texas A&M is going to be one of the most difficult matches of the regular season. Though Alabama has already played Texas A&M before, the Tide is more prepared this time, knowing what to expect from the Aggies.

“There’s a lot of taller teams in the SEC,” McQuaid said. “We’re taller than we were last year and we’re still growing, but at the end of the day, if we play our best and they play there’s, it’s just about who wants it more.” Freshman setter Sierra Wilson is also preparing for an arduous match because Texas A&M plays a very tight game and is very in-sync with each other. Though Texas A&M’s threats are great, Wilson said the Tide can also play a tight game and be very competitive when playing the Aggies. “It is important that we serve the ball well and pressure them to begin with at the service line,” Allen said. “That translates into a defensive effort or a strong defensive effort just simply because you take them out of some things that they could potentially use [against you].”