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CULTURE | TRAVEL
SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SINCE 1894
“Twelfth Night”
8 International Ed.
6 Diet Tracker
The UA department of theatre and dance will deliver its own half-comedy, half-musical rendition of the play ‘Twelfth Night,’ featuring The Voodoo Saints, a local traditional New Orleans jazz band. The show runs Tuesday though Saturday.
Capstone International Services, the Center for Community Based Partnership and other international campus groups have teamed up to host events to celebrate community at UA.
Edward Sazonov, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, collaborated with other universities to develop a device that accurately tracks what the wearer eats.
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Students explore via UP events University Programs goes beyond Tuscaloosa By Drew Pendleton | Contributing Writer
While many students at The University of Alabama may spend their weekends in the city of Tuscaloosa, University Programs aims to give students the chance to change that. From a Chris Tucker comedy show in Birmingham to Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Northport, University Programs has given students the option to travel out of the city limits and “enjoy new We really things, meet new people want to give and learn students new something new in a difexperiences. ferent way.” Brandon — Brandon Clark— Clark, a junior majoring in marketing and event programmer for the University Programs “On the Town” series, has worked for University Programs since May and helped the “On the Town” series branch out even farther than Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. A trip earlier this year took students to downtown Atlanta – with stops at the Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Centennial Park and the World of Coke – and a bus loaded with students left for Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sunday. Clark said the Chattanooga trip took students SEE PROGRAMS PAGE 7
Bryce Revisited The University will demolish certain areas of the Bryce property and renovate others. CW / Pete Pajor
168-acre acquistion will serve UA student growth By Katie Shepherd | Assistant News Editor
In the coming years, the historic Bryce Hospital will undergo some changes in its typical residents. The University of Alabama bought the 168 acres surrounding the 150-year-old building in 2010 to make way for the recent influx of students. University of Alabama planner Dan Wolfe said having the land was
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essential for the size of the University’s student population. “Over time, we’ve acquired some of their outlying land as we continue to grow,” Wolfe said. “But that last 168-acre parcel was really critical to our future expansion needs at the University as we continue to grow in enrollment.” Wolfe said not only will the land serve the University’s current needs, but it also provides potential for continued growth. “From a planning standpoint, having an additional 168 acres to work with is just amazing,” he said. “And as we’ve gone
from 19,000 to now over 36,000 students, we have definitely grown and expanded, and that 168 acres is going to give us flexibility for years to come.” Wolfe said the University plans to utilize the newly-acquired property by demolishing select portions of the existing building to construct facilities for the department of theatre and dance. In addition, the University plans to build a new large classroom building on the west end of the property. Though the structure of Bryce SEE BRYCE PAGE 7
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Campus lecture WHAT: Peace is a Choice WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: 205 Gorgas
The Alabama coaching staff named its players of the week, selecting nine players from the 2520 win over then-No. 1 Mississippi State. Running backs Jalston Fowler and T.J. Yeldon were selected on offense, while cornerback Eddie Jackson, safety Nick Perry and defensive lineman D.J. Pettway were
honored on defense. Landon Collins, Rashaan Evans, Dillon Lee and JK Scott were the players of the week on special teams. Compiled by Sean Landry
Nick Perry, JK Scott earn SEC weekly honors Following Alabama’s 25-20 win over Mississippi State, senior safety Nick Perry and true freshman punter JK Scott earned SEC weekly honors. Perry was named the SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week. He notched a game-high and career-high 12 tackles, nine of which were solo. He intercepted Dak Prescott in the second quarter to stop a seven-play, 50 yard drive with Alabama up 5-0. Alabama’s defense is
second in the nation in scoring defense and sixth in total defense. Scott was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week. He punted seven times for a total of 319 yards. Five of his seven punts landed inside the 20-yard line. He leads the nation with 23 of his 43 punts – or 53.5 percent – landing inside the 20. Compiled by Kelly Ward
Amari Cooper named Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist Junior wide receiver Amari Cooper was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation’s top receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. Fans can
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Lecturer to speak on concept of peace in ‘Peace is a Choice’ Guest lecture WHAT: “Does Thinking Interfere with Doing?” WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: 205 Smith Hall
UATD performance WHAT: “Twelfth Night” WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Marian Gallaway Theatre
CORRECTION In the article, “Homecoming kicks off with weekly activities,” published on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, The Crimson White incorrectly reported the theme of homecoming this year as “Tied With the Tide.” The correct theme for this year’s homecoming is “Tide Together: Celebrating the Capstone Spirit.” The Crimson White regrets this error and is happy to set the record straight.
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This week, the University will welcome guest lecturer Tom G. Palmer, who will speak about the concept of peace during our lifetime. Director of Alumni and Organizational Relationship Development for the Honors College Greg Wagner said students can get a lot out of attending Palmer’s lecture. “Peace is not just a word, it’s a concept. It’s hard work,” he said. “Mr. Palmer will talk about peace in our time and how to attain it. It should make for an invigorating and thought provoking evening.” Palmer is the executive vice president for international programs at the Atlas Network. He is also the general director for Atlas Global Initiative for Free Trade, Peace and Prosperity. Palmer travels all around the world giving lectures on political science, public choice, civil society and the moral, legal and historical foundations of individual rights. Palmer received his bachelors in liberal arts from St. Johns College, his master in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
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PLAN TO GO WHAT: “Peace is a Choice” WHEN: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. WHERE: 205 Gorgas and his doctorate in politics from Oxford University. “The fundamental issue is that peace and freedom really do go hand in hand, as George Washington and James Madison believed,” Palmer said. “One of the key determinants of whether nations are at peace or at war is whether they trade freely.” Each student and facility member who attends his lecture will receive his book at no cost. “I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends who teach at the University, who were peace activists along with me years ago, when we worked to end military conscription,” he said.
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Editor | Rachel Brown Newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Group announces fellow By Lane Stafford | Contributing Writer
The International Road Federation, a nonprofit organization focused on development and maintenance of better, more sustainable roads, has named Samwel Zephaniah, a doctoral student in engineering at University of Alabama, a fellow. Zephaniah will travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the federation’s annual multi-day leadership and orientation program. Zephaniah, a native of Kenya, received his bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering from the University of Nairobi. He said he chose to study at The University of Alabama to receive a doctorate degree. “I believe civil engineering in Alabama is one of the best in the United States,” he said. Zephaniah has written three publications on transportation engineering since 2009 and has worked as a transportation consultant for Abdul Mullick Associates Ltd. and as a civil engineer for the United Nations Development Program. He is currently a graduate research and teaching assistant of Steven L. Jones, Jr. The IRF said the program Zephaniah will attend is beneficial for fellows’ futures. “Once you become a fellow of the IRF, you join another community of leaders
Samwel Zephaniah CW / Layton Dudley
and future leaders in transportation,” Zephaniah said. He said the program will expose him to some of the most influential seminars, people, organizations and training programs of his career. The IRF has a worldwide focus and is full of diverse workers. Zephaniah said he is looking forward to the experience. “The IRF brings global transport sector experts together,” he said. This makes him a more internationally enlightened engineer. Zephaniah is predicted to earn his doctorate in 2016. After his fellowship, he said he plans to work in the private sector and provide consultant services to donor communities and road agencies.
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Amy Chen, a postdoctoral fellow in the University’s Division of Special Collections, speaks in the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library. CW / Bill Causey
Hoole welcomes students By Katie Shepherd | Assistant News Editor
to see. “Working with archives provides The W.S. Hoole Special a direct connection with history,” Collections Library is home to many Cardon said. rare items that are often not readCardon is currently working with ily available to students in a typical undergraduate students on a geneallibrary setting. ogy project based on the Hoole colTo help students gain access lections that will be on exhibition at to the many interesting items in Hoole starting Dec. 4. She said one of Hoole’s collection, which is located the students whose work is featured in Mary Harmon Bryant hall. Amy in the exhibit will be selected for an Chen, a postdoctoral fellow in the interview for the blog based on their University’s Division of Special exceptional research. Collections, has been running an “Even if students don’t find someonline blog titled “Cool at Hoole,” thing with an ancestor’s name on it, which features writing from both the library offers an opportunity to students and faculty hold a piece of history,” about their use of items Cardon said. in Hoole. Brad Hahn, a senior “Cool at Hoole” was majoring in art hisIt was helpful to get tory, visited Hoole created by Chen’s predecessor, Jessica Lacherfor research for one some hands-on Feldman, in 2007 but has of his classes and experience with taken on various forms said the experience since then. Chen said was extremely usematerials we don’t get the blog covers a variety ful because he was to see everyday. of topics from a myriad able to physically of sources. handle the items he “I try as much as was researching. — Brad Hahn — possibly to get students “It was helpful to and faculty members get some hands-on and other librarians and experience with materistaff members to write als we don’t get to see for it, because I want to have as everyday,” he said. many voices as possible,” Chen said. Chen said the best way for stuLauren Cardon, an English profes- dents to get involved with the sor who is planning to collaborate blog is to simply write a post with Chen for an upcoming exhibi- about an interesting item from the tion at Hoole, said the blog serves to collection. She said the only requirepromote all that Hoole has to offer. ments are that the document “The purpose of the ‘Cool at Hoole’ is as least 400 words and that it blog is to offer a public forum for mentions at least one item in the some of the events, new acquisitions Hoole collection by name. and special projects associated with She said she encourages anythe W.S. Hoole Special Collections one who uses the Hoole collection Library,” Cardon said. to write a post for the blog, but She said Hoole is an important especially students. resource because it gives stu“I really like when we have dents hands-on access to historical student work,” she said. “It’s artifacts they may not otherwise get very interesting.”
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Editor | Patrick Crowley Letters@cw.ua.edu Tuesday, November 18, 2014
COLUMN | UA SYSTEM
UA Board should undergo reform MATTHEW
Bailey Staff Columnist
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COLUMN | GOVERNMENT
Term limits are healthy, but are not sufficient RICH
Robinson Staff Columnist
So I recently had a strange moment. No, I didn’t start watching Duck Dynasty or listening to Lana Del Rey. Are those even both things still? My strange moment was that I agreed with George Will on something other than baseball. Will is a longtime columnist for the Washington Post and a conservative firebrand. Usually, he espouses right wing boilerplate that helps fuel deep GOP distrust in government. But about a month ago, he authored a column titled, “Term limits would strengthen Congress.” Will argued Congress has become full of people who aren’t looking to make big change, as the power of the presidency has increased. “ Co n g r e s s i n c r e a s i n g ly attracts people uninterested in reversing its institutional anemia,” he wrote. “They are undeterred by – perhaps are attracted by – the fact that they will not be responsible for important decisions such as taking the nation into war. As Congress becomes more trivial, its membership
becomes less serious.” who do little substantive in the Serving in higher office is not a decades they serve. right, but instead a serious priviImposing term limits on memlege. We need to change the rules bers of Congress is not the silby which we elect our members ver bullet to break the gridlock of Congress because they don’t in Washington. We need greater seem to get that they work for us. reforms in campaign financing, I didn’t always think this should rollback the runaway way. In fact, for many years, I view of campaign contributions viewed the issue of term limits recently imposed by the Supreme through a political perspective. Court and need to greatly overDemocrats opposed them, so I haul the gerrymandered districts fell in line, buying into the idea that blight the country. This is a that it takes time to learn about great test for the new look of the the institutions and that gaining Republican Congress. seniority was in some way a posiWith control of both the House tive. While I am a and Senate, the progressive who GOP would be believes in almost smart to push for all of what the Serving in higher office is imposing term Democratic Party limits on memnot a right, but instead a bers of Congress. stands for, I more deeply believe in If they don’t, then serious privilege. a government that we will know works. they were never Sometimes that serious on the means the other guys have a good issue. My suspicion is they realidea. That’s the case with term ly aren’t serious about it and limits. Most elected Republicans instead want to continue to use support them while most it as a talking point. That would Democrats oppose them. Really, be truly disappointing. After all, it is pretty simple. It’s unhealthy it’s not everyday that a Democrat for people to serve in Congress wants a Republican talking point for 50 years. Sure, sometimes to become law. And I’d like to you have great leaders like Ted go back to disagreeing with Kennedy who maintain power in George Will. this way and bring a great deal to our country over an extended Rich Robinson is a senior majorperiod of time, but more often it ing in telecommunication and protects a score of backbenchers film. His column runs weekly.
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UAB football appears to be once again in trouble from their biggest foe, the University of Alabama Board of Trustees. The University of Alabama Board of Trustees oversees the entire University of Alabama system, which includes UAB and UAH. There have been quite a few questions over the years regarding its preference for the Tuscaloosa campus. The Board of Trustees consists of 15 regular trustees as well as one position appointed by the Governor and another appointed by the Superintendent of Education. Twelve of 15 trustees graduated from the University of Alabama, two graduated from UAB and none from UAH (one member graduated from both UAB and UA). It is time the UAB and UAH campuses get some more independence or the board gets reformed. Over the years, the Board of Trustees rejected multiple opportunities for the UAB football program to become more competitive. In 2006, it rejected the hire of Jimbo Fisher for $600,000 a year because they said it was too much money, even though boosters would pay most of it. Now Fisher is coaching the undefeated FSU and is on a 26-game win streak. I think it’s likely he would have been much better than Neil Callaway. The board has also stymied any effort by UAB to get out of dreadful Legion Field. The team needs to move out of Legion Field and that area of town, but the Board of Trustees refused to consider plans for a replacement stadium. The multiple interferences by the Board of Trustees towards UAB Football over the years have made it quite clear where it stands on UAB’s independence in athletics. Additionally, UAH does not have anyone on the board to help in the important decisions that affect their campus. When the board unanimously selected Robert Altenkirch in 2011 as the new UAH president, not one of the voting trustees had graduated from UAH. UAH’s hockey program could also become a very serious question with the Board of Trustees over the next couple of years, and given the attitude it has towards UAB football, that’s probably not a good thing. UAB and UAH are in terrible positions for continuing to be able to make decisions affecting their own campus without biased University of Alabama grads choosing what they really need. Because of this, UAB and UAH either need more autonomy in deciding what is right for their campuses, or the Board of Trustees needs to be reformed so the representation of each school is significantly more balanced. Clearly some reform needs to happen. Alabama and Auburn would hate it if their athletic and school decisions were left up to a group that is looking to benefit another school, but that’s exactly the position UAB and UAH find themselves in now. Matthew Bailey is a third-year law student. His column runs biweekly.
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OPINIONS Tuesday, November 18, 2014 COLUMN | LANGUAGE
Language preservation is necessary for maintaining cultural identity JOHN DAVID
Thompson Staff Columnist
Crêpes are one of my favorite delicacies. In fact, they may be one of my top reasons to travel to Paris. What I was surprised to learn, however, is that crêpes are not a symbol of French culture, but Breton culture. Foods, like crêpes, are considered part of a society’s cultural identity. What ties all of these cultural aspects together is a language. As the world becomes smaller, we must fight to preserve those things that make us unique. In Brittany, a cultural region in northwestern France, Bretons are in fear of losing their cultural identity through the loss of the native language, Breton. Breton is a Britannic language closely related to Welsh and Cornish and is considered “severely endangered” by UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger. According to Ethnologue, there are only 206,000 speakers and
that number is not expected to grow. Policies were instituted in the 19th century, such as banning Breton in schools that discouraged people from speaking Breton and switching to French. Furthermore, Breton was seen as an inferior language to French as it was traditionally spoken by people in poor rural areas. Even today, Breton as well as several other minority languages in France, and the rest of the world, are not legally protected. Also in France, the Académie française, which regulates and protects the purity of the French language, has protested efforts to give minority languages legal protection in France. The situation in France is hardly unique. Of the 7,106 of the world’s living languages, 1,519 are categorized by Ethnologue as “in trouble,” and 915 are “dying.” In comparison, only 560 are “institutional.” Some people argue it is not worth the effort to save these dying languages because they have ceased to be, or never were, languages of thinking, innovation and diplomacy. As the languages die out, their speakers are assimilating into the modern world and perhaps are utilizing more aspects of modern technologies and the comforts of
today’s society. single words for describing reindeer Furthermore, how do you save a that do not exist in any other landying language? For example, as guage. As these languages become many Native Americans have assimi- extinct, a vast amount of knowledge lated into modern American life, they of the natural world is being lost. are speaking their native languages Unfortunately, many of these lanless and less. The language dies, so guages have no writing system, and does the former cultural identity. In with a dwindling number of speakCalifornia, there is supposedly only ers, they will be virtually impossible one fluent speaker to save. left of Wukchumni, Far too often, a Native American Americans do not see language. As the the benefits of knowUnfortunately, many of these ing other languagU.S. government systematically The belief that languages have no writing es. oppressed Native English is the only American societies, system, and with a dwindling language that really it killed their lanmatters is too widely number of speakers, they will accepted. However, it guages as well. There is a reason is just not true. be virtually impossible to save these many E.O. Wilson says, dying languages “We should preto save. that exist all over serve every scrap the world. While of biodiversity as perhaps they reprepriceless while we sent a way of life that is dying, they learn to use it and come to underpreserve a peoples’ cultural identity stand what it means to humanity.” and are sometimes the only way to Part of preserving biodiversity is express certain thoughts and ideas. preserving languages. In Siberia, the Tofa people, who historically herded reindeer, speak the John David Thompson is a sophoTofa language, which in 2010 only had more majoring in piano performance. 93 speakers. The language has many His column runs biweekly.
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Kallpods are available for instant service while watching Alabama football games in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Photo Courtesy of Steven Barlow
Edward Sazonov demonstrates sensor technology in a University of Alabama lab. UA News
Device offers diet tracking By Lauren Lane | Contributing Writer
Edward Sazonov, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, is part of a collaboration with other professors from Georgia State University and the University of Colorado at Denver that is working together to develop a new, wearable diet tracking device. This device detects food intake through attachment to the jaw and is more accurate than personal record keeping of one’s diet. The sensor is currently in the process of being developed into a Bluetooth headset with a camera that can take images of the food eaten. From there, dietitians can review the images and detect exact portion sizes of each food eaten by their patients. “There are well-known studies out that have huge errors in what well-qualified dietitians have tracked caloriewise for their patients compared to the actual calories their patients have eaten,” Sazonov said. He said it is even difficult for professionals to accurately gauge the amount of calories consumed by an individual with complete accuracy. This device tracks food all users eat without their effort and leaves less room for error or dishonesty. Eventually, the goal will be to have all the data analyzed by a computer instead of a health professional. Sazonov said he was inspired to create the device in 2004 when he attended a session at a conference called “Bioengineering Approaches to Obesity.” The seminar was
promoted by the National He said they are also working Science Foundation and the with tracking physical activNational Institute of Health, ity to gauge energy input and which provided grant fund- output. The device is different ing for the development of from other diet trackers like the device. FitBit because it actually tracks “I envision that a device what users eat. like this will truly help people Kiley Kay White, a junior maintain healthy weights,” majoring in nutrition, said she Sazonov said. is excited about this product and He said the ultimate goal in would love to see it available on developing the device is to have the market. the closest thing to true feedback “I would definitely use this possible and help people who are device because I would much struggling with their weight, rather depend on an accurate whether they are obese or have sensor to keep track of my food an eating disorder, need to intake than have to rememmoderate their ber and measure intake, figure everything out out their eateach time I eat,” ing patterns or White said. “It is I envision that a get help to eat also helpful for healthy without people that eat device like this food anxiety. out a lot because will truly help Either next you are not sure summer or fall all the ingredients people maintain 2015, Sazonov will that go into what healthy weights. conduct a study you are being at The University served and can’t of Alabama where accurately record — Edward Sazonov — he and his team your intake.” will observe stuHowever, some dents at an allstudents said they you-can-eat buffet at Lakeside are worried about the public’s Dining and then compare their response to the earpiece. own records with the tracking “I think the earpiece would sensor’s records. They are also be a great way to track what conducting a community study and how much people are conin Atlanta, where a group of suming,” said Katie Parrot, people will be given the device a junior majoring in nutrifor everyday use. tion. “I don’t think that it “There are several devices would be very ideal for a colout there for the public with lege student because of the claims that they accurately noticeability and inconvenience track your energy input and of the ear piece judging by the output, but hopefully this will blueprint. However, I do think be on the market one day for that it is a great advancement in consumers to have a more technology with finding a exact way to track their more accurate way of tracking diet,” Sazonov said. someone’s caloric intake.”
Kallpod technology available in stadium By Collin Burwinkel | Contributing Writer
In home football games at Bryant-Denny Stadium, fans and supporters alike use forms of hospitality ranging from concessions to shuttle rides up ramps, and after this past Friday, some fans will be using a new form of hospitality. Kallpod, a new communication tool for the hospitality industry, was recently installed in Bryant-Denny Stadium, making the device the first one installed in a football stadium in the U.S. “Kallpod is a simple communication platform for the hospitality industry that offers guests immediate service with the press of a button,” said Steven Barlow, chief operating officer of Kallpod and a 2004 graduate of Alabama. Barlow stressed the simplicity of Kallpod and its importance for Bryant-Denny Stadium. “A one- or three-button Kallpod sits on a table in a restaurant or outside by the pool or in a stadium skybox, and when a guest wants service, all they need to do is press a Kallpod button,” Barlow said. “Immediately, a silent and direct signal is sent to their server who receives a vibration with the location and message displayed on the server’s KallWatch via radio waves.” Kallpod’s messages to the waiter or server can range from customers wanting the bill or a refill. Barlow, who covered the restaurant sector on Wall Street as an institutional equity analyst for seven years, said he has seen success with Kallpod. “Having launched in 2012, we discovered that the hotel and
resort industry embraced our technology the fastest,” he said. “They are the most sophisticated, most operations- and service-oriented and view Kallpod as an additional customer service tool that enhances and differentiates the experience for guests.” Kallpod is already with many large hotel brands, including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Marriott. As for Alabama, Barlow said he saw Bryant-Denny Stadium as a new opportunity. “Since UA is my Alma Mater, I very much wanted Bryant-Denny to be the first sporting venue to utilize our technology,” he said. “Given the prominence and respect UA commands nationally and the significant investments and innovation the University has made to facilities recently, UA was a high-profile partner we very much wanted to team up with.” Austin Wetzel, a freshman majoring in finance, said he sees Kallpod as an added luxury for high-paying Crimson Tide fans. “This just adds to the fan experience,” he said. “This also adds to the fact that BryantDenny Stadium is the nicest college football stadium in the country.” Kallpod equips almost 20 Skyboxes with Kallpods for the remaining games of this season. After this period, Kallpod will roll the communication tools out across all Skyboxes before next season. “We aim to fully accommodate and cultivate clients as partners for the long-term by creating a custom solution,” Barlow said.
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TUESDAY November 18, 2014
Bryce Hospital, formerly Alabama Insane Hospital, was opened in 1860, and The University of Alabama was established in 1831. Photos Courtesy of Steve Davis
New buildings, roads in plans for Bryce property BRYCE FROM PAGE 1
Hospital has changed repeatedly over the century and a half it has been in existence, its most current form consists of a main building with three wards, or wings, on either side. Wolfe said one of the first steps that the University plans to take with the property is to demolish the two outermost wings. “We want to do this for a couple reasons. One is they’re in bad condition,” Wolfe said. “The second reason is that it’s a more efficient land use for us to take that third wing on each side off. So there will be the Bryce main building, and then two wings on each side.” At September’s Board of Trustees meeting, the Board approved a budget increase for the demolition from $3,807,344 to $4,479,994, which will cover the removal of the outermost sections of the east and west wings and additions that were made to the front and middle wings of the Bryce Main Building in 1948. Wolfe said the University then plans to renovate parts of the building to meet the needs of the department of theatre and dance. “There’s lots of their buildings that we are going to keep and renovate, particularly the Bryce Main Building, which will be kind of the focal point of the whole project,” he said. William Teague, chair of the department of theatre and dance, said no one is completely sure what will happen to Rowand Johnson once the theatre department vacates the building, but its location will cause it to be prime real estate. “Who actually ends up here, I have no idea,” he said.
University Programs events include travel opportunities PROGRAMS FROM PAGE 1
to the Lookout Mountain area of the city, which lies on the TennesseeGeorgia border and houses Civil War memorials, an incline railway, a view of seven states and a guided tour that includes the largest waterfall inside of a mountain in the continental United States, known as Ruby Falls. “We start off at Ruby Falls with a guided tour,” Clark said. “Then we do the incline railway, which goes straight up the mountain and gives us a chance to see sights where Civil War battles took place. Finally,
Teague said the budget for the new theatre and performing arts center on the historic Bryce property is still in flux, but it is close to $80 million. This budget will go to creating a new drama theater, dance theater and a flexible, three-story theater space, Teague said. Teague said these theaters will also feature new, up-to-date lighting and sound technologies. “We think it’s going to be a great viewing experience for the audience,” he said. Additionally, Wolfe said with the increase in out-of-state students comes the need for accommodations. Because of this, Bryce will soon have a visitor’s center and museum to document the history of the University and the history of mental health in Alabama. Wolfe said the University has received a $15 million grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation to construct a road through Bryce. The road will extend from 5th Avenue by the softball stadium all the way through Bryce to Hackberry Lane behind Shelby Hall. Additionally, a new connector road will run from the extension to Jack Warner Parkway with a new signalized intersection. “That will give us another means of egress to get off campus,” Wolfe said. “The road will probably be completed before the new classroom building is done.” The new classroom building, Wolfe said, will be mostly lecture hall and large classroom space, with room for about 2,000 students. “We have a lot of small classrooms on campus, but we need more large auditorium-type classrooms, so that’s what this building will be,” Wolfe said. Wolfe said the projected date of completion for the new classroom building is a year and a half to two years. “People ask me all the time, ‘When will
Bryce be finished?’ and the real answer is: keep the integrity of the green space and It’ll never be finished,” Wolfe said. “It will the trees,” he said. always be a part of the fabric of our camAdditionally, Davis, who is also a mempus and we will use it as needed. But just ber of the Bryce Historical Preservation having it there to be able to do that with Committee, said though the best thing that is absolutely critical to our future growth.” could have happened is that the University Alabama Department of Mental was able to save the entire building, he is Health Historian Steve Davis said, as the also satisfied with the care the University University continues to grow, it is vital that is taking to be cautious of the history plans are made to protect Bryce Hospital’s of Bryce. vibrant history. “When they first started this project, “I think that’s amazingly important,” he one of the first places they came was to the said. “There’s a great deal of history that Bryce Hospital Preservation Committee Bryce had and that the University can be to talk to us,” Davis said. “I just think that proud of, especially in the teamwork that was a tremendous act of good will from we’ve shown to keep that.” the University.” Davis said because the University of Wolfe said it is the University’s intent to Alabama was established in 1831 and be as careful as possible to maintain the Bryce Hospital, formerly Alabama Insane historical integrity of the property. Hospital, opened in 1860, the history of “As a new owner, we will be very sensitive the two is completely to the history of Bryce in intertwined. lots of ways. We will be This history goes all respectful to the land the way back to the first and we will be respectful There’s a great deal of superintendent of Bryce, to the buildings.” Peter Bryce himself. history that Bryce had and Wolfe said. “Peter Bryce died With the sale of the that the University can in 1892 but Mrs. Bryce historic Bryce camand Amelia Gayle pus, Davis said that the be proud of ... Gorgas remained Department of Mental friends throughout their Health was able to build — Steve Davis — lifetime,” Davis said. an entirely new building Davis said his theory for Bryce Hospital that is that Amelia Gayle now accommodates its Gorgas and Ellen Bryce roughly 260 patients. planted the magnolia trees that are found “Honestly, it’s kind of a win-win,” he said. on the Bryce property today. Wolfe said now that the University “If you look at the whole front part of owns the 168 acres that was previBryce, our intent is to leave that natural ously the historic Bryce Hospital, and opened, and what we would call Peter the possibilities for expansion are Bryce Park,” he said. seemingly endless. Davis said he is happy with the “We are so excited about having that University’s effort to maintain the foliage property,” he said. “The opportunity that in the area. it provides to us for growth and to be able “One of the things that I’m happiest to do things and shift things and move about is that the University is going to things. It’s just a tremendous asset to the
we walk through Rock City, which allows us to see different sights and keeps us in the dark so we can be surprised.” Emily Schmidt, a junior majoring in physics and secondary education, went on the Chattanooga trip and said she was looking forward to the Ruby Falls stop. “I really love Chattanooga,” she said. “It’s beautiful, and I’ve been there a lot with my family, so any chance I get to go, I go.” Clark said Chattanooga was the first trip that required student payment. The $16.50 charge, he said, paid for admission to several of the sites in Chattanooga and the charter bus that transported them. Yogendra Patil, a doctoral
candidate in electrical engineering, said the opportunity to travel was worth the fee. “I don’t mind paying for this,” he said. “It makes it more fun, and I can have some free time.” Clark said events like Chattanooga aim to give the student body a new experience. “We really want to give students new experiences, things they don’t get to do normally,” Clark said. “Finding new places to go is a way to do that.” Patil, an international student from India, attended events in Atlanta and Birmingham with University Programs and said the events give international students a chance to explore America.
“For international students, it’s our chance to see new places and try new things,” he said. “I heard Chattanooga had some good landscapes, and I want to see more of the South.” While University Programs continues to expand its reach and give students new opportunities – including an ongoing contest for Iron Bowl tickets and a screening of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” at Tuscaloosa’s multiplex – Clark said events are already in motion for the spring semester. “Students should look out for our spring events,” he said. “We’re trying to get a big event put together for kids who can’t go home or on vacation during spring break.”
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Editor | Reed O’Mara Culture@cw.ua.edu Tuesday, November 18, 2014
International Education Week celebrates UA programs By Cokie Thompson | Staff Reporter
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This week marks the 15th International Education Week. The University of Alabama is celebrating the anniversary with several of events, including a film screening and an enhanced version of weekly International Coffee Hour. Charter Morris, director of Capstone International Services, said the week is about celebrating a number of programs at the University. “It was really just a week set aside to focus on everything international,” Morris said. “So not just international students who are here at the institution, but also those who go abroad, those who are learning languages, anything that might fall under that very broad umbrella of international education.” The Capstone International Center has three main units, the Education Abroad, English Language Institute and Capstone International Services. Though they have events year-round, Morris said the center adds more to this week to showcase the idea of getting involved and thinking internationally and globally. “We serve 1,680 students here at the University who are international, and they know what we do because we help them, but there’s still the other 95 percent of the population who might not know what we do,” he said.
WHAT: Afternoons at Global Café: Coffee, Tea and Conversation WHEN: TWR, 3-5 p.m WHERE: CCBP WHAT: Crossing Borders screening WHEN: Tuesday, 5 p.m WHERE: CCBP
UA is celebrating 15th International Education Week by hosting a film screening and an enhanced version of weekly International Coffee Hour. Photo Courtesy of Charter Morris
Morris said this week is an opportunity for students who don’t think they can study abroad to get a better understanding of foreign cultures. The Center for Community-Based Partnerships is partnering with Capstone International Center, Better Together, the Muslim Student Association and the Saudi Student Association to show “Crossing Borders” Tuesday night at the CCBP. Beverly Hawk, director of program services at the CCBP, said programs like international education week are increasing in importance. Although outreach is a component of their work, the CCBP is focused on valuable community
engagement, fostering new connections between different people. “Engagement is different than outreach,” Hawk said. “With engagement, you’re really listening, both sides are really listening and working together.” Participants at the film will be separated from the people they arrive with for discussion groups after the screening to allow them to see different perspectives. She said the events and the connections that are made are an integral part of a college education going beyond course work. “After you leave college, that’s the stuff you remember,” she said. “I love the classes and the credits and the degrees, but it’s the interacting with people, the learning
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The Black Warrior Film Festival started in 2013 in 216 Reese Phifer Hall, and the next year it expanded to Lloyd and Graves Hall. This year, Black Warrior Film Festival will be held the weekend of Feb. 13 to 15, and students interested in participating in Black Warrior must submit applications before Jan. 15. Films submitted and viewed at the festival range in a variety of genres. Students are able to submit narrative films, documentary films, experimental films, animated films and music videos. Black Warrior is open not only to filmmakers but also those with creative minds. For students like Ashton Varner, a senior majoring in English, getting involved with Black Warrior doesn’t require camera skills. “The Black Warrior Film Festival piqued my interest because I enjoy film as well as event planning,” Varner said. “I’m an English major with minors in journalism and creative writing, so this event is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in several different areas as well as make connections.” Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Digital Media Center, the Black Warrior Film Festival team will be hosting a PB&J mixer. This event is a place for filmmakers, actors, writers and those interested in film. This is a chance for fellowships and collaborations to form over peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, to talk and
The Black Warrior Film Festival brings film students together. Photo Courtesy of Alex Butler
brainstorm projects for the upcoming festival in February. “My team and I really wanted an event to bring different creatives together to get to know each other and spark some project ideas,” said Katie Howard, a senior majoring in public relations. “What better way to do that than over PB&J?” Black Warrior was created when a group of telecommunications majors from the University went to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The group included Howard, who is currently the executive director for the Black Warrior Film Festival. Howard, along with others, built Black Warrior from the ground up. Starting with only UA students, Black Warrior grew in 2014. This year there are planned panels to discuss filmmaking in the South, and a workshop or two with featured filmmakers. “We’re working to make the festival better than ever this year,” Howard said.
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ARTifacts DIY event to teach macrame, history By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer
Students are invited to learn the ancient art of macrame at the new ARTifacts DIY series sponsored by Creative Campus. Macrame, often incorporated in table runners, hand towels and even clothing, is a craft consisting of string tied into decorative knots. Abigail Ratliff, a sophomore majoring in marketing and a Creative Campus intern working on the ARTifacts team, said the biggest goal of the DIY event is to increase the appreciation of the history behind the crafts. “The main purpose is to explain the cultural background of the craft,” she said. “We want to add authenticity and understanding to decorating.” The word “macrame” comes from the Arabic weaver’s word “migramah,” which means fringe. Kylie Cowden, a sophomore majoring in advertising and an ARTifacts team member, said the backgrounds of different crafts can be easy to miss in today’s increasingly commercialized society. “Someone buys a tapestry from Urban Outfitters, but they don’t understand how it’s made or what work went into it,” Cowden said.
The University’s theatre and dance department is offering a twist on Shakespeare’s classic “Twelfth Night.” CW / Billy Causey
‘Twelfth Night’ offers adaptation By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer
Creative Campus interns practice the art of macrame before their first DIY ARTifacts night. Photo Courtesy of Alyx Chandler
Cowden said the series is meant to appeal to everyone and build community among different UA students. “The University has some great arts programs, but we want to make the arts appealing and accessible to everyone on campus,” she said. ARTifact’s macrame DIY event will take place Tuesday in the Idea Lab, located in 150B Hardaway Hall, at 6:30 p.m. The workshop is free and supplies will be provided.
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The University of Alabama’s Department of Theatre and Dance will offer a twist on classic Shakespeare in its upcoming production of “Twelfth Night,” and Seth Panitch, the director of MFA and undergraduate programs, is producing the adaptation of the play. The department’s production will still follow the basic storyline of the play, but the fictional setting of Illyria will be swapped for 1920s New Orleans, Louisiana. Panitch said the theatre department’s take on the play is very different from the original, but still respects the heart of the play. “New Orleans itself is such a mysterious place, and love is the only magic humans create,” Panitch said. While Panitch has remained dedicated to the focus of original script, he also changed the type of production by making the classic comedy half-musical, half-play. The Voodoo Saints, a local group that plays in the style of a traditional New Orleans jazz band, will play during the show. “Music is important because it has lyrical emotionalism – it expresses love
or a lack of love,” he said. Panitch said the play’s focus on humanity is what keeps the storyline appealing despite its age. “This work is timeless because it’s concerned with the human condition, and people haven’t changed much, emotions remain the same,” Panitch said. William Rowland, a third year graduate student studying theatre, plays Toby in the show. He said the play’s human emotion makes it relevant, especially for a college-aged audience. “Every character has a match in the show, they each see what they’ve been missing in the other,” Rowland said. The authenticity of the characters helps the audience relate and empathize with the different roles. Panitch estimates 70 percent of the script has remained untouched. “Taking the chance to create something new is a really compelling reason to do [an adaptation],” Panitch said. Twelfth Night will show from Tuesday through Sunday in the Marian Gallaway Theatre. All showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. with the addition of a 2 p.m. showing Nov. 23. General admission and student tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at theatre.ua.edu.
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Men’s basketball defeats Western Carolina 80-74 By Sean Landry | Assistant Sports Editor
Levi Randolph (top) and Ricky Tarrant (bottom) led the Tide with 19 and 18 points respectively in the win over the Catamounts. CW / Pete Pajor
One game after recording his first career double-double, Alabama captain and guard Levi Randolph led the Crimson Tide in a 80-74 victory over Western Carolina in Coleman Coliseum Monday night. Randolph had 19 points, six rebounds and a pair of assists in Alabama’s second victory of the season. “Proud of our guys for being able to get the win tonight,” coach Anthony Grant said. “We turned it over 15 times. We went 2-of-17 from the three-point line. There were a lot of mistakes that for our basketball team on Nov. 17, I think there’s a lot that we can learn from. The thing I told the guys in the locker room is, it’s great when you can learn and win. We were able to do that today, so we’ll take our lessons from this, move on, and get ready for the next one.” Two games into the season, the Alabama basketball team has called on its newest talent to help win a 47-foul slugfest over the Catamounts. Transfer guard Ricky Tarrant led the Crimson Tide with 18 points and three rebounds, shooting 8-10 from the line and 5-10 from the field. Tarrant transferred to Alabama from Tulane in the summer of 2013 and was forced to sit out a season in accordance with the NCAA’s transfer rules. Tarrant saw his first competitive action in over a season in the Crimson Tide’s season opening 82-54 win last Friday night,
when he went 0-8 from the field. practice, he continues to get bet“Friday, I was a little anx- ter. It’s great to see him witness ious to get back out there, but the benefits of his hard work in Coach and my teammates kept tonight’s game. I’m really proud telling me to be aggressive and of him – his first career doukeep shooting the ball,” he said. ble-double. I thought he did a “It’s a great feeling. My coaches great job.” and teammates believe in me, A career performance by and I’m just doing what I can Western Carolina guard James do, doing everything possible Sinclair kept the Catamounts to help the team win and play in the game when Alabama’s my role.” offense went quiet midway True freshman point guard through the second half. Sinclair Justin Coleman led the Alabama scored 31 points and shot 4-10 offense in most of his 20 minutes from three-point range, 10-18 on the court. Coleman drilled a from the field and 7-9 from the three-point shot with 4 minutes charity stripe. to play, putting the Crimson Tide “He found his rhythm,” up 70-69 and giving Alabama Tarrant said. “I give him and his the lead for the final stretch of team great credit. They came the game. out tonight, “He’s a complayed hard. I petitor,” Grant give those guys said. “That great credit.” I’m just doing what I can do, was a big shot Grant creddoing everything possible to help ited his team’s for us, and I thought he the team win and play my role. response to responded a d ve r s i t y, really well. We praising his — Ricky Tarrant — had nine guys players’ defentonight in dousive intensity ble figures [for as the team minutes], Justin ended up with finished on a 19-7 run. 20. I thought Justin came in and “I was really proud of our gave us great minutes.” guys because that’s a tough Forward/center Jimmie Taylor situation,” Grant said. “When had a career night for Alabama, you’re at home against a team shooting 7-of-9 from the field that everyone thinks that you and pulling down 10 rebounds. should beat, they got a rhythm Taylor scored 15 points for going, they got it flowing. It was Alabama, a career high. great to see that we were able “I think Jimmie is just to handle adversity in terms of scratching the surface of all the things that were going where he could be,” Grant said. wrong, all the chaos that was “With every game, with every going on.”
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Atlanta Falcons could secure a NFC playoff spot with losing record By Tyler Waldrep
Success in the NFL is not an easy thing to come by. Every game offers the potential to be a competitive one. Winning enough games to make the playoffs often requires teams to possess something that separates them from the other teams. Often, that thing is an exceptional quarterback like Peyton Manning. Sometimes a great defense or even a little bit of luck can get a team a postseason berth. The Atlanta Falcons are poised to secure a spot in the postseason this year without any of those. The Falcons currently lead the NFC South Division with a 4-6 record. This late in the season it seems incredibly likely the winner of the NFC South will secure the division’s guaranteed playoff spot with a losing record. Before Falcons’ fans celebrate, however, they need to realize there are still six weeks left. How Atlanta performs over those weeks will
determine the Falcons postseason fate. Atlanta’s main, and likely only, competition for the division is the New Orleans Saints. The Saints currently have the same record as Atlanta does, but the Falcons own the head-to-head tiebreaker. Both teams will likely lose at least three or more games down the stretch. The Falcons will likely need to win only three games to claim the division title. The Falcons will also likely need one of those wins to come on the road at New Orleans. The roster Atlanta will face is changing as the Saints’ injuries are currently piling up. The Saints have lost three safeties to likely seasonending injuries since the beginning of October. Quarterback Drew Brees is also running out people to throw the ball to, as one skill position player after another is forced to sit out multiple games due to injuries. Atlanta’s terrible regular-season performance might not matter if the
The Atlanta Falcons currently sit atop the NFC South Division with a 4-6 record. Tribune News Service
Falcons can put it together in the playoffs. The Falcons might even be favored to win the first round of the playoffs since they would be at home. After that, they could conceivably draw a team or two that suffered key injuries that allow the Falcons
an opportunity to advance even further. They are unlikely to make any real noise in the postseason, but for now the sky is the limit. The possibility of winning the franchise’s first Super Bowl is unlikely, but not yet out of reach.
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Women’s basketball to host Jacksonville State Tuesday By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter
T.J. Yeldon carries the ball against Mississippi State in Alabama’s second ranked win in two weeks. CW / Pete Pajor
Alabama works to stay focused in final games By Nolan Imsande | Staff Reporter
After two physically taxing wins against ranked SEC West opponents, the Crimson Tide will get a break this weekend when it plays Western Carolina. Alabama coach Nick Saban stated it is important that his team does not lose its focus this week. “I think the most important thing to do at this time of the year, is everybody stay focused on what they’ve got to do,” he said. “Focus is like momentum. When you lose momentum in a game, it is really hard to get back. If you don’t stay focused on what you need to do to get better - it is not about the other team, it is about what we need to do as a team.” After the Crimson Tide plays Western Carolina, it will close out its regular season with a home matchup against in-state rival Auburn. The Tigers are reeling after dropping two games in a row the past two weekends to Texas A&M and Georgia, respectively. The losses have knocked them out of a potential playoff spot, but they still have a chance to ruin Alabama’s season with a win. “The major thing for me is stay focused on what you need to do to improve,” Saban said. “So, you take advantage
of the opportunity, and that is for every player.” Even though Saban gave the team an off day from practice on Monday, the players are still taking their next opponent seriously. “I think he just wants to make sure that we aren’t overlooking these guys,” safety Nick Perry said. “They are our next opponent. So far this, you can tell, any team can get beat by any team, so we definitely want to go out there and put our best game out and don’t overlook them.” Saban also gave updates on the status of three injured players. He said running back T.J. Yeldon, wide receiver DeAndrew White and kicker Adam Griffith were “day-to-day” with injuries. “Not that they have anything new,” he said. “It is just that we are trying to evaluate and make sure that we can get these guys closer to 100 percent.” The coach also gave an update on running back, Altee Tenpenny, who did not dress for Saturday’s game. “He was late for the meeting [Saturday], and he was told to pick his stuff up and we’d talk to him later,” Saban said. “If it’s not important enough for him to be at the meeting, not important enough for me to dress him for the game.”
The Alabama women’s basketball team is looking to bounce back from a beat-down defeat of 90-50 from the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils on Sunday night. The Crimson Tide has its chance to do so with Jacksonville State coming to Foster Auditorium Tuesday night. “Really we just need to refocus from what happened tonight, go into practice tomorrow and play. It’s a whole new day,” sophomore Ashley Williams said after the game on Sunday. “Tonight just shows we need to build off of this and play together.” One thing that has slipped from the team is balance on offense. In both games so far, only one player has scored more than 10 points. Williams scored 21 in the season opener, while freshman Hannah Cook was the lone player in dou- The women’s basketball team is gearing up for their ble figures Sunday with 19 of the game against Jacksonville State at home Tuesday night. UA Athletics Crimson Tide’s 40 points. “We are going to have to be a team that is more balanced, espe- a great opportunity for the freshcially when you are as inexperi- men to come into that situation. You know we have enced as we are,” to grow up very coach Kristy Curry quickly and learn as said. “We always we go,” Curry said. want better balance, Tonight just shows we Jacksonville State not just Ashley and will be the last game not just Hannah. need to build off of this and at home before We can’t pick and Alabama travels to choose our nights to play together. Lawrence, Kansas, not be consistent.” for the Hall of Fame Cook, along with — Ashley Williams — Women’s Challenge. two other freshmen, Alabama will face has seen a lot of three tough nonplaying time. Cook made her first start Sunday conference opponents over three and was the leading scorer, while days, starting with Kansas Friday. “They are a much improved team Meoshonti Knight scored 10 points in the season opener, and Diamante with a new coaching staff. For a lot Martinez contributed with eight of those kids from Alabama, it’s the game of the year. So it’s a great rebounds in that game. “That’s the situation that we opportunity for us to get back on have inherited, I mean you got the floor and try to be better than minutes to be played. I mean that’s we were,” Curry said.
COLUMN | HOCKEY
Fighting should not be taken away from hockey By Matthew Speakman
In most sports, unsportsmanlike conduct and altercations are frowned upon. They draw penalties and can even cause suspension. However, hockey throws this rule out the window. People celebrate hockey’s ability to settle conflict on the ice. Recently, minor league phenom Connor McDavid participated in this aspect of the game. He settled an altercation by means of a fist fight. The fight got awfully close to the boards that surround the rink, and McDavid threw an inaccurate punch that struck the boards and caused a fracture in his own hand. This
wayward punch sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world. This injury is the spark to a growing argument in the sports world: Should hockey remove fighting from the game? Many writers believe that it is in the sport’s best interest to ban fighting. On the flip side, players are offended that this is even an argument. Fighting in hockey is a tradition. It is something woven into the fabric of the game and should not be changed. It perfectly encapsulates the tough culture of professional hockey. Many people attend hockey games in hopes of seeing a fight. It truly is a special thing to watch two
players drop the gloves and settle their conflict through brute toughness. A fight in hockey is a spectacle, and it is something that separates hockey from other sports. McDavid showed he is a true hockey player at heart. He, and many other players, were raised to be the toughest men in sports. Even if fighting does result in injuries, banning it would change the entire tone of the sport. These players are fully aware of the risk that comes with fighting, and that is what makes it so special. Hockey should never ban fighting. It is something the players respect and believe is an important part of the game.
Fighting is common during hockey games. Tribune News Service