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The profit of the process By Jordan Cissell | Contributing Writer
ESPN radio host Finebaum took Witt’s comparison one step further, framing Saban’s financial importance in historical proporRobert Witt and Paul Finebaum agree: Not all assets are a dab tions beyond the lifetime of the 180-plus year-old University. of ink on the balance sheet. One of them carries a whistle and “Actually, some might argue the $4 million paid to get rid of wears a big straw hat to practice each day. Mike Shula might be the school’s best investment ever,” Finebaum “Nick Saban is the best financial investment that this University said in an emailed statement. “Seriously, Dr. Witt is correct. The has ever made,” University of Alabama System Chancellor Robert money spent on Saban might be the best investment since the $24 Witt said in an interview for a “60 Minutes” feature on Saban, spent to buy Manhattan in 1626.” titled “The Perfectionist.” With Saban poised to collect $5,545,852 total pay for 2013 and a 2012 contract extension that will keep him in Tuscaloosa until Jan. 31, 2020, with annual $100,000 raises, the numbers clamor just as loudly as the commentators. Mack Brown, head football coach at the University of Texas at Austin and the second-highest paid coach in college football $28,029,386 2003 $11,819,450 behind Saban, will earn $5,453,750 total pay in 2013, according to USA Today, though the UT program had more in total revenue $28,873,344 2004 $14,106,325 than Alabama in 2013. UT Austin’s football program measured $109,400,688 in total revenues and $27,675,403 in total expenses for fiscal 2013, $27,721,057 2005 $16,705,255 according to the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Data Analysis website. Crimson Tide football made $31,842,213 2006 $21,340,593 less and spent more than UT that same year, reporting $88,660,439 in total revenues and $41,558,058 in $16,154,793 $41,215,824 2007 total expenses the same year. UT’s net profit of $81,725,285 nearly $38,162,437 2008 $26,443,955 matches Alabama’s total football revenue. Still, Finebaum said Saban’s sole influence on his institution $40,766,391 2009 $31,118,134 surpasses that of any other individual coach.
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Iron Bowl stakes higher than ever Winner of game to advance to 2013 SEC Championship By Charlie Potter | Assistant Sports Editor
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Before the final whistle sounded, before the Million Dollar Band raised its instruments to belt out “Rammer Jammer,” before the players could even leave the field, the 2013 Iron Bowl became the topic of discussion. “Our focus needs to immediately shift to the opportunities that we have created for ourselves in the games that we have in the future,” coach Nick Saban said after beating Chattanooga. “Obviously, the one we have this week against Auburn is a very important game. “They have a great team. They’ve had
a great season. It’s going to be important for everybody in our organization to make a commitment to doing their very best job and play our very best football, because that’s probably what it’s going to take to have success against a very good team.” Alabama dominated Chattanooga 49-0 Saturday in the team’s final game in Bryant-Denny Stadium this season. And even though the Crimson Tide players claimed not to be looking ahead to Auburn while preparing for the Mocs, junior linebacker Trey DePriest said Chattanooga’s offense was similar to Auburn’s. Senior quarterback AJ McCarron said it was important for Alabama to have a strong showing after its less than exciting performance against Mississippi State. “Just to get momentum so you get timing and everything else, it helps,” McCarron
said. “It was big for us – us as an offense who kind of struggled last week.” The Crimson Tide is going to have to play its best game to outlast its rival Saturday in the Iron Bowl, and the players know it. “We’re two top-10 teams, and on the road at Auburn, it’s going to be a big game,” sophomore center Ryan Kelly said. “It’s really critical that this week we have a good week of practice and preparation for it.” Auburn has turned a complete 180 degrees since last season after finishing 3-9 without winning a single SEC game. The Tigers are now 10-1 (6-1 SEC) and will have the defending national champions on their home field this Saturday. SEE AUBURN PAGE 7
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With The University of Alabama standing as the last SEC school without a smoking ban on campus, UA students are stepping up to voice their opinions on the matter. “The UA administration is evaluating a campuswide ban on smoking, based on input from constituents across campus,” Cathy Andreen, director of UA media relations, said. For the past two years, UA students in the Student Government Association, Student Health Center groups and Smokefree UA have discussed their readiness to become a smoke-free campus and join the 1,178 campuses that have already passed a smoking or tobacco ban. “SGA is not opposed to a smoke-free
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campus and would support any University policy that our student body feels might enhance their experience here,” Leela Foley, director of SGA media relations, said. This year is the first time a petition for a smoke-free campus is being offered by the Tobacco Strategic Health Team, SHC Department of Health and Project Health. This gives students a voice to promote smoke-free awareness and support. Andreen said the current policy prohibits smoking in all campus buildings as well as 30 feet from building entrances. “There are 45 million smokers in America, but 125 million people are impacted by secondhand smoke,” said Delynne Wilcox, assistant director of the the department of health promotion and wellness at the SHC. “Smoking is not one of those things that [is] limited to only the health risks of the smoker. It impacts people around them.”
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Tide Talks V to premier Monday The fifth installment of the Tide Talks series will take place Monday night. The speakers for Tide Talk V will include Claudia Calhoun, a graduate student in marketing; Julia Stevens, a graduate student in biological sciences; Sam Creden, a junior majoring in biology and psychology; Abbey Crain, a senior majoring in journalism; and Matt Ford, a senior majoring in journalism. The events consistently draw diverse audiences from across campus, with attendance numbering in the hundreds. Tide Talks began in spring 2013, created for students by students, as a platform for students to express their authentic personal narratives through high-octane events. Tide Talks provides an opportunity for students at The University of Alabama to share their experiences, trials and successes during their time at school. After being nominated by peers, the speakers for Tide Talks share their revolutionary ideas in front of a live audience and a video camera. The videos, produced in partnership with The Crimson White, are made available online to engage a worldwide community. Tide Talks also works with the University’s student radio station, WVUA FM 90.7, to highlight the full presentations across the airwaves. Tide Talks V will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Theater. All students, faculty and community members are invited to attend. For more information, follow Tide Talks on Facebook and Twitter. To view previous speakers, check out tidetalks.ua. edu.
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CW | Mackenzie Brown Students line up outside of Coleman Coliseum Sunday night for a chance to obtain a ticket to the Iron Bowl.
SGA program to host holiday meal The University of Alabama Student Government Association will host Meaningful Meals, a holiday dinner for local elementary students, Dec. 3 at Burke Dining Hall from 3-5 p.m. This is the second year SGA has hosted Meaningful Meals. The initiative aims to feed 100 to 125 students involved in the Al’s Pals afterschool program at Holt Elementary School. Big Al will visit the meal, which is designed to give elementary students a special dinner during the holiday season. “As students, our relationships are often confined to campus, but when we extend a hand and reach out to the Tuscaloosa community it really brings the message of kindness and compassion back home,” Brielle Appelbaum, SGA chief implementation officer, said. Meaningful Meals is provided for by donated meal swipes from students. Students can visit sga.ua.edu if they are interested in donating a meal.
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UA last SEC school not to be smoke-free SMOKING FROM PAGE 1
The American Cancer Society created the Great American Smokeout in the 1970s to bring awareness to health complications related to smoking and tobacco use. Every year on the third Thursday of November, participating organizations hold events to connect people with various resources to encourage them to quit smoking. Wi l c ox said the University has participated in the Great American Smokeout for more than 13 years. Project Health had a table in the Ferguson Center Nov. 21 to promote the national event and to offer the petition for students to sign. “Ideally, it would be great if we had a smoke-free campus because it would be another environmental support for students on why not to smoke,” Wilcox said. “It would decrease the secondhand smoke complications as well.” However, not all students on campus feel like smoking poses a threat to students on campus. “It doesn’t feel fair to tell people who smoke on the way to class that they can’t, but if everyone could be more courteous
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where they do it, then a lot of people would stop complaining,” Anna Neff, a sophomore majoring in advertising, said. Wilcox said a large amount of college students try smoking when they arrive at college because they were discouraged to growing up, and some then become addicted to it. Recently other campuses in the South have decided to make the shift to a smoke-free campus. The University of Mississippi inducted a smoke-free policy in August 2012 and began enforcing it in January 2013. “Student committee members went to the faculty senate and staff council to gain support for the smoke-free policy,” said Leslie Banahan, the assistant vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Mississippi. “We have had very few problems since full implementation of the policy.” Banahan also said the Ole Miss’ Provost’s Office provided funding for cessation programs and medication to assist smokers with quitting. The University of Tennessee also restricted smoking with a policy in September 2011. “There were a lot of complaints about secondhand smoke, so we have a health
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initiative, and we wanted to drive down health insurances cost for the people who smoke,” said Mike Herbstritt, a team leader in human resources at the University of Tennessee. Herbstritt also said rules on smoking have gotten more and more restrictive due to how vocal people were in their opposition. In August, Auburn University implemented a smoke-free policy as well. Several UA groups have already passed a smokefree resolution. The Faculty Senate, Professional Staff Assembly and the Office and Clerical staff all support a smoke-free campus. UA Housing has drafted a smoke-free resolution for campus, and the College of Nursing has designated its grounds as tobaccofree along with the College of Community Health Sciences and the UA Recreational Center. “Faculty, to professional staff, to students all recognize health benefits for our community for taking the next step, and they want to
support the administration in making the decision,” Wilcox said. UA’s SHC discourages students from using tobacco products for health reasons. It also encourages everyone to call the Alabama Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-Quit-Now, which is a free, user-friendly resource. “We try to put this information out about its convenience several times a year,” Wilcox said. Even though surveys have shown that not all students support the University being a smokefree school, the petition allows students to voice their opinion. “We always love hearing from students and understand that this issue is one students are passionate about, on both sides of the argument,” Foley said. After the petition is collected, a letter of smokefree support will be drafted to the UA president on behalf of all organizations and individuals who favor the ban.
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Tuscaloosa’s One Place hosts Tinsel Trail installation
CW | Austin Bigoney Decorated trees will light the Tuscaloosa River Walk this holiday season as part of the Tinsel Trail, a project benefitting Tuscaloosa’s One Place. By Megan Rykaczewski | Contributing Writer One hundred live spruces will illuminate the Tuscaloosa River Walk this holiday season as part of the Tinsel Trail, a fundraiser for Tuscaloosa’s One Place. Tuscaloosa’s One Place, a nonprofit family resource center that serves Tuscaloosa County, is partnering with Holidays on the River to host the installation. The trail is across the street from the Holidays on the River ice skating rink and new ice slide. It is free to walk and will be open Nov. 23-Jan 5. Trees will be lit from 4 p.m.-midnight daily. The trail will officially open with a ribbon cutting Monday at 4:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be open to the public and will feature complimentary hot chocolate provided by Dunkin’ Donuts and music by the Shelton State Jazz Ensemble. “This is a fun family event,” said Amanda Waller, director of development at Tuscaloosa’s One Place and the event’s organizer. “It’s also free to get in to, so the whole family can come.” Trees are sponsored and decorated by local businesses. Hayley Sansing, a representative of Trustmark Bank, said her organization bought a tree as a way to celebrate the
I always like to see, at Christmas time, all the festivities, the trees and the decorations. — Logan Pate holidays and be a part of a fun Tuscaloosa event. “We bought a tree because we think it will be a great way to get our name out in the Tuscaloosa community,” Sansing said. “We are thankful for the opportunity to support the mission of Tuscaloosa’s One Place and excited to be a part of this great holiday tradition.” Waller said the Tinsel Trail encourages businesses to be as creative as possible with the decorations on their trees. Sponsors are asked to tie their tree’s theme in with their business or organization’s mission.
“I know one real estate agency is going to decorate with house ornaments,” Waller said. “A dentist’s office could do toothbrushes. Anything fun works.” Tinsel Trail is modeled after a successful fundraiser in Huntsville by the same name. Teresa Costanzo, executive director of Tuscaloosa’s One Place, said she wanted to bring Tinsel Trail to Tuscaloosa to create a lasting holiday tradition. “We believe this [is] going to be a wonderful opportunity for children and families to enjoy the holiday season as well as provide the community a beautiful event and place,” Costanzo said. Waller said the Huntsville Tinsel Trail has been wildly successful and that its organizers have been supportive in recreating a similar event in Tuscaloosa. “We took the idea, and they’ve been our big brother and helped us through the process and to work out any kinks,” Waller said. Organizers expect many people will visit the trail. The ice rink across the street attracted more than 10,000 people last year, and with the addition of the ice slide, that number is expected to grow. Waller said they expect at least that many people to come through the Tinsel Trail.
One of Waller’s goals for the event was to see University of Alabama student organizations get involved. Several organizations have sponsored trees, and one fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi, has partnered with Tuscaloosa’s One Place to make Tinsel Trail a yearly service project. “The Delta Sigs have been out helping us diligently all day,” Waller said. “They have been doing physical labor. They have been wonderful.” Delta Sigma Phi fraternity members aided Tuscaloosa’s One Place employees all week in setting up the event. Members worked Monday and Tuesday to set up the fence surrounding the trail and unload and install the Christmas trees. “It’s an exciting opportunity for us all to come out here and help out,” said Matthew Andrews, a Delta Sigma Phi member and junior majoring in elementary education. Logan Pate, a senior majoring in finance, said he has enjoyed working on the trail. “I always like to see, at Christmas time, all the festivities, the trees and the decorations,” Pate said. “I think students will enjoy the event. I’m definitely going to enjoy seeing the trail lit up, and I’m definitely going to come.”
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Philanthropy just one example of fraternal integrity It’s an unfortunate truth that the essence of what a fraternity embodies has been lost in today’s society. Through the perpetuation of certain fraternity stereotypes by the media and the entertainment industry, the public opinion of the greek system, specifically of fraternities, has been whittled down to a simple image consisting of self-centered overindulgence. But it would be wrong to subscribe to this belief. In April 2013, Delta Tau Delta organized an event that profoundly impacted the lives of a family and its community. In alliance with Be The Match Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding qualified donors for those suffering from life-threatening illnesses, Delta Tau Delta hosted a philanthropy event aligned with the organization’s core goal. Thus, the purpose of the event was to have as many people come out to get registered as potential donors as possible. Fortunately, the event was met with an enormity of success. Not only did all of the brothers of Delta Tau Delta get registered, but so did the hundreds of other people who came out in order to support the cause. The positive effects of this philanthropy event became apparent only a short time later. In May 2013, Mike Keefe, sophomore active member of Delta Tau Delta at The University of Alabama, was contacted by Be The Match Foundation, informing him that he was a positive match for a 59-year-old man suffering from myelodysplastic syndrome. While there are many reasons to deny the request to partake in such an extensive undertaking, there is only one reason to accept: to help out one’s fellow man in his most trying hour. Fortunately, Keefe is an individual of high moral integrity and demonstrates those virtues in all aspects of his life. When he was presented with this question, he did not hesitate to accept the opportunity to give a man the chance to have many more years of life with his family, and now, because the transfusion was a success, he will be able to. This feat of taking someone from the verge of death due to a horrific illness and being able to give them the gift of life is something that falls nothing short of miraculous. This was an undertaking that may have proved impossible had it not been for the nature of those involved. The success of this effort was a function of virtues that, in their essence, constitute what separates a fraternity from other organizations. The mission of the fraternity of Delta Tau Delta is committed to lives of excellence. This commitment is not only to achieving excellence in one’s own life, but for providing the chance for others to do the same. Subsequently, the manifestations of this belief in all aspects of fraternity operation decisively led to the organization and execution of this philanthropy drive. The unmistakably powerful sense of unity present not only internally within a single fraternity, but so ubiquitously throughout the entire greek system, is what provided so many event attendees. The large turnout was imperative to drive’s success because without such a high number of potential donors, a qualified match may not have been found. Lastly, this wondrous act could never have happened if it were not for the character of the donor himself. Keefe truly embodies the ideals of a universal sense of brotherhood and a dedication to spread goodwill throughout a community upon which Delta Tau Delta, and all other fraternities, is built. Hopefully, this occurrence will not be looked upon as an anomaly but rather as an example of the niche that fraternities fill so well in service to the community and the benevolent promotion of brotherhood toward one’s fellow man.
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The cost of not studying abroad Three weeks from now, I’ll be changing my educational status from University of Alabama student to alumna. It seems the closer I inch toward Dec. 14, the more hours I spend reflecting on my time here as a student and the opportunities I would seize could do it all over again. I’d otherwise agree that dwelling on regrets is a waste of time, but the one regret I can’t seem to release is not studying abroad during college. I’m among a new minority of UA students: a native Alabamian. My passport doesn’t indicate I’ve strayed far from Alabama, either. Fifty-two white, blank pages appear as equally disappointing as last spring’s snow “blizzard” that briefly blanketed the Quad. My excuse for opting out of studying abroad was similar to those of many students facing my situation: financial reasons. I’m aware various scholarships await students wanting to pursue an international education, but my frustration only grew after being unqualified for most of these. Plenty of scholarships exist; it just takes tenacious research. Short-term volunteer options also exist and offer the same benefits as semester-long programs. I’ve been told a time or two by my parents that studying abroad is a luxury, not a necessity. Though I disagree with my parents’ beliefs and my sassy attitude never won them over, there’s an expiration date on blaming your parents for where you end up in life. I easily could have exposed myself to as many foreign countries as the tacky reality television shows I watch, but saving each show on DVR was easier than saving every hard-earned dollar from my
I’ve realized studying abroad serves a greater societal purpose.
summer job. Not only have I missed out on great memories, I’ve realized my decision (or indecision) has impacted my job opportunities. Most employers assume studying abroad is an “unofficial requirement” for my field of study. Spending an extended period of time learning in an unfamiliar environment increases self-awareness and interpersonal skills, and these qualities are invaluable in an increasingly global job market. Aside from personal dissatisfaction and a shaky job outlook, I’ve realized studying abroad serves a greater societal purpose. Students who spend time studying abroad positively impact the community by bringing different perspectives into campus organizations plagued by informal segregation. During my visit home for fall break, I spent some time discussing personal regrets with my step-grandfather. At one
point during our conversation, he reminded me not to underestimate the value of living outside my comfort zone. He stresses this snippet of wisdom for good reason. He grew up in a Dutch community outside Johannesburg, South Africa. Like me, he knew what racism was from an early age but never had to experience what it felt like. He relocated to England in the early 1990s when it became too dangerous to live in his hometown due to anti-apartheid uprisings. Since he left, he’s traveled frequently. I’m under the impression he means confronting and immersing yourself in other cultures is the first step to understanding and cooperating with them. During a recent symposium examining student perceptions of race relations at the University, researchers presented survey results spanning 50 years of UA students’ racial attitudes. The research indicated that while white UA students expressed high levels of racial resentment toward policies that reduce racism, these attitudes are indistinctive among students across all U.S. universities. While I prepare to face the world I haven’t seen much of yet, I can attest from experience that it’s difficult to gain a fresh perspective of the world when the same people and scenery surround you. Instead of gravitating toward the idea of studying abroad as “Is this experience something I can afford?,” we as students need to ask ourselves, “Can I afford not to study abroad?” Lauren Lieb is a senior majoring in journalism and political science.
Benjamin Dufresne is a sophomore at The University of Alabama and a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
COLUMN | WELFARE
Negative stereotypes, dirty politics fuel welfare hatred in U.S. By Matthew Bailey | Staff Columnist In his 1976 campaign for the Republican nomination, Ronald Reagan spoke about a woman who represented the worst in the United States’ welfare system. He talked about a woman in Southside Chicago who had “80 names, 30 addresses, 12 Social Security cards and is collecting veterans benefits on four non-existing deceased husbands. And she’s collecting Social Security on her cards. She’s got Medicaid, getting food stamps and she is collecting welfare under each of her names. Her tax-free cash income alone is over $150,000.” In addition to that being dogwhistle politics, that woman never existed. Many think she was based
Matthew Bailey off a woman in Chicago, Ill., who was found to have gotten an extra $6,000 that she had to pay back, but Reagan’s stereotypical welfare queen never existed. That story and the effect it has had on American politics show only a small amount of the distrust that
we have come to have toward those who get help from the social safety net based entirely on anecdotes and stereotypes. The story about welfare recipients receiving huge sums of money from the federal government is far from the only negative stereotype we have. The idea that those getting welfare are likely to do drugs is now getting laws passed. The first state to require drug testing of welfare recipients was Arizona. Under that program, welfare recipients were tested when there was “reasonable cause” to suspect they were using illegal drugs. The total number of people caught from the 87,000 tests was one. The state saved $560. Florida passed a more expansive
law, which is currently halted on court order, requiring drug testing of all Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients. In order to get the benefits, they had to pay between $30-$40 for the test, which would be refunded later if they passed. The testing resulted in fewer than 3 percent testing positive, but many families were unable to come up with the money to take the test and therefore no longer received benefits. The total savings for Florida was -$45,750. The requirement that welfare recipients undergo a drug test is a perfect example of how our society has extremely negative views of welfare recipients. The small percentage of welfare recipients who have tested positive for using
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illegal substances is well below the national average for illegal drug users, but we continue to try to pass more of these laws based on the idea that welfare recipients are drug users. Attacks on welfare recipients do nothing to solve the real problems of American poverty, homelessness or those who do not have sufficient food. They’ve not even shown that they’re worth paying for in many instances. Instead, the attacks only perpetuate the racially tinged negative stereotypes and perceptions regarding those who receive help from the social safety net. Matthew Bailey is a second-year law student. His column runs biweekly on Mondays.
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Group provides food for children During recess on Fridays at Tuscaloosa schools, while students are away from their classrooms, anonymous volunteers fill the backpacks of needy children with 3 pounds of food for them to carry home without fear of being embarrassed or bullied. The volunteers are part of Kickin’ It for Secret Meals, a charity organization dedicated to providing meals for children who would otherwise not receive proper nutrition over weekends in Tuscaloosa and West Alabama. The program is geared toward students who receive free or reduced lunch. The program was initiated by the Alabama Credit Union and is run with the help of Kelley Porter, marketing manager and a recent UA alumna, and Michelle McClinton, marketing assistant and also a UA alumna, along with the students in Susan Daria’s public relations development class. When Daria presented the program to her students and divided them into groups, they only had a week to prepare a fundraiser. Although many of the students had never heard of the program before the class, some discovered that faculty, parents of friends and even their own parents had participated. “It takes only $120 to feed a child every weekend for the whole school year,” Daria said. Daria offered advice from past semesters dealing with the program, but it was up to students to figure it out how to tackle the challenge. The Alabama Credit Union offered supplies and free printing to help the students on their projects. The students split responsibilities based on individual strengths. Kendall Khanna worked on press and sponsorships, bringing in Palm Beach Tanning and the Nail Spa for donations. Jessica Martinez handled the video and editing process, compiling short snippets of video taken by different students as they worked. Katie Lamberth pooled photos and created stickers that featured a text code to make a donation to the organization from a cellphone. The students also decided to raise money with the help of restaurants and apparel stores. “A lot of groups started before us, and it was really hard getting sponsors,” team leader Virginia Littrel said. “We chose places that usually wouldn’t be chosen as sponsors.” Some businesses agreed to give a certain percentage of sales to Secret Meals. Some of the participating businesses included Zoës Kitchen, Glory Bound Gyro Company, Black Warrior Outdoor and Wintzell’s Oyster House. The donation options were $30, $60 or $120, with most businesses offering the maximum amount. To donate to Secret Meals, text FOOD to 27722.
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Alabama Oklahoma Texas Louisiana * Information obtained from “Why Science Standards are Important to a Strong Science Curriculum and How States Measure Up” By Rachel Brown | Staff Reporter Taylor Burbach, a junior majoring in anthropology, said she was not taught anything about evolution while in high school. It was in her textbook, but when it came time to cover that section, her teacher told her it would not be a part of the class. Burbach, a Birmingham native, is not alone. Christopher Lynn is a University of Alabama professor in the anthropology department and co-director of the evolutionary studies program, which is a minor and club that studies evolution across multiple disciplines. He said many students across the state are left at a disadvantage when teachers and schools choose to exclude evolution from the curriculum. “Alabama doesn’t do so well at teaching evolutionary principles at the K-12 level for a variety of reasons – the big one is cultural. Another one is simply a lack of science standards at the state level for it,” Lynn said. According to a 2009 survey, Alabama ranked last in evolution education practices. “It behooves us to give [the students] a better, more well-rounded education,” Lynn said. It is because of statistics like this
and students like Burbach, who is now head of outreach for the evolutionary studies club, that the evolutionary studies program is making a concerted effort to promote evolution education in K-12 schools across Alabama. The program is a combination of the evolutionary studies minor and the evolutionary studies club. The minor pulls from a variety of fields, including anthropology, biology, philosophy and history. The club is made up of students from a variety of majors and is open to anyone. “By providing an interdisciplinary program that offers more exposure, folks will be educated, and more educated in their criticism if they have criticism, or know what they are talking about when it comes up,” Lynn said. The club is currently in the midst of a fundraiser to help raise money for outreach and promotion. The money raised will go toward creating visual awareness on campus and starting a conversation among students. “I think the problem with getting people to believe evolutionary theory is they just don’t understand it,” Sophia Fazal, a member of the evolutionary studies club, said. The club has a variety of events
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and speakers set up for the spring semester. Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, known as ALLELE, works in conjunction with the evolutionary studies club. There are four ALLELE speakers set to be featured in the spring. Additionally, the club will host the Darwin Days Colloquium in February in honor of Charles Darwin’s birthday. Lynn described Darwin Days as “essentially a nerdy conference.” As part of its outreach efforts, the club hopes to raise enough funds to extend an invitation for K-12 students to attend the Darwin Days event and perhaps even defray some of the cost of the students attending. Students interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to speak with Lynn or Leslie Rissler, the co-directors of the program. All students are welcome to join the club at any point throughout the school year. There are no dues or requirements for membership besides an interest in promoting and advocating for evolution education and a desire to learn more about evolutionary studies, members said. Additional club and minor information can be found by visiting the evolutionary studies website, as.ua.edu/ evolutionarystudies.
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Monday, November 25, 2013
COLUMN | FASHION
Stay warm, fashion-forward with scarves, leggings during finals By Bianca Martin
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The end of the year is approaching quickly. This means we have many things to look forward to: snow, holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas and the end of the semester. Unfortunately, this also means finals. Back in August, on the first day of class whenever I got a syllabus, I immediately directed my attention to the date of my finals. Imagine my disappointment to find out that I have two finals at 8 a.m., which of course means not only will I be tired, but also freezing. As the time for testing rolls around, there comes a need for testsavvy clothing. If you are like me, you may be caught between wanting to dress nice and wanting to throw
on sweatpants and a coat. Warmth and comfort is the goal behind finals week. With those are the keys to your outfits. You can definitely look cute, simple and stay warm and not have to fall back on huge sweatpants and a hoodie. The last thing you will want to be worried about while taking a test is how uncomfortable you are in the desk; wearing a comfortable outfit is a must. For me, the most comfortable item out there is leggings. I may be crucified by fashionsavvy bloggers for saying this, but I love leggings. They are warm, cheap and, unlike jeans, are stretchy and non-constricting. They will definitely be in my finals week wardrobe. For a simple outfit, just take a pair of leggings, wear a cute oversized sweater that will cover your bottom half and add a pair of comfortable
boots. For an accessory, try a warm scarf. It adds a little something extra to the outfit and can be removed if you get too hot in the classroom. If leggings are not your thing, try jeggings. They look more puttogether than leggings but still give you the comfort that jeans do not. Try pairing them with a pretty blouse and riding boots. Wear a warm jacket over it for the cold walk to the test. If the weather requires you to have a little extra warmth and style, finish the look with a wintry headband and a pair of gloves. Whether you choose to dress up or dress down, it is always a good idea to layer. It may be cold outside, but you never know which of the buildings have turned on the heat. Being hot can distract you from your test and even give you a headache. If you choose to wear a sweater, try a
loose one so you are not constricted. It also may be a good idea to wear a tank top or T-shirt underneath, just in case you want to take the sweater off. Any type of outerwear can be removed, so another idea is to wear a cardigan or warm jacket over a short-sleeved breezy blouse. This way, you can be warm on your walk but still be cool in the classroom. With lack of sleep, and plenty of stress and cold weather, finding an outfit during finals week can be a challenge for even the greatest fashion lover. Keep it put-together and simple, and you will not have to resort to oversized sweats and a hoodie. An exception comes, of course, for that test that you stayed up until 5 a.m. studying for. By all means, wear the sweats and get some sleep.
COLUMN | FILM
In holiday season, quality Thanksgiving movies often overlooked By Virginia Wesson As the holidays approach, students are looking forward to days of no class, family dinners and some quality time with their best friend, Netflix. But let’s get one thing straight. When I say the holidays, I mean to include, of course, Thanksgiving, which in my mind deserves all of our attention until the Friday after the feast. My heart always breaks a bit for Thanksgiving, and I try
to defend its honor at all costs, whether that be hissing at Christmas music, averting my eyes from holiday decorations or making a large effort to use the word Thanksgiving to inappropriately describe things around me. I try not to blame my friends for glossing over Thanksgiving. It’s not their fault it is often unrecognized by American culture. There are no Thanksgiving radio stations, no limited-time Thanksgiving milkshakes and,
more importantly, no (excuse me, very few) Thanksgiving movies. What apart from the occasional sitcom special and “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” really gets people into the Turkey Day cheer? I’m not talking about movies set around late November with a Thanksgiving scene thrown in. I’m talking about a fulllength feature film following a group of rag-tag teens selflessly defending Thanksgiving against the Christmas Ruffians,
who have vowed to eliminate Thanksgiving one untimely decorated storefront at a time. I would say Thanksgiving is arguably the most American holiday out there, second only to the 4th of July. It is a tribute to the everyday American joys, such as canned veggies, stuffing (both as a noun and a verb) and the ability to choose – whether that be dark meat or light meat, creamed corn or mashed potatoes or pie (so much pie) – as well as the ability to skip the
choice and take more than you can eat. And all this celebration in the name of American history, family and football? Sign me up. Because, at the end of the day, we have our American values and capitalism to thank for providing so many leftovers at such affordable prices. So, as Americans who love Thanksgiving, where are the movies that support our cause? Well I’ve already named one, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” which could be all you need
for your turkey pre-game. But if you’re looking for more, try Steve Martin and John Candy’s Thanksgiving-centered comedy “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” The story follows Neal Page (Martin) as he fights to get home to his family for Thanksgiving. When his flight gets canceled, Page teams up with shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith (Candy), and together they exhaust every mean of transportation to make it back in time for the feast.
House of Éprouver brings fashion culture to campus By Tara Massouleh | Staff Reporter In her knee-high Italian leather boots, high-wasted denim, red leather jacket and army fatigue hat adorned in a custom Michael Jackson button, Lena Hardy stands out in the crowd. “My style definitely matches my personality,” Hardy, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film, said. “It’s all the people I love. It’s Michael Jackson, with a swirl of Whitney Houston, with a twist of Beyonce.” Hardy is the president of House of Éprouver, a student fashion and lifestyle organization that was founded in 2009. Hardy said the house is composed of students from all majors coming together to express their passion and love for fashion. The diversity of majors from the members of House of Éprouver has been beneficial in the organization’s success in putting on innovative fashion events such as its fashion show, Static. Daniel Barnes, House of Éprouver vice president and a senior majoring in telecommunication and film, said planning Static took talent in marketing, film, advertising and business along with fashion. The Static fashion show featured clothes bought exclusively in thrift stores that were revamped to make one-of-akind pieces. After the fashion show, students were able to visit the Static store and purchase their favorite pieces. In its first year, Static sales money was donated to victims of the April 27, 2011, tornado, and last year the money was donated to Arts ’n Autism. Barnes, a self-proclaimed thrift-shopping enthusiast, said although thrift-store shopping is a fad that will eventually die out, he thinks thrift stores are the best place to find uncommon clothing. “Thrifting allows for originality where you can mix things up and not look like everyone else,” Barnes said. “There’s also a sense of pride of finding something in the thrift store.” Barnes said the Static fashion show supports one
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expression where everyone can voice their opinions on fashion and other topics without fear of judgment. He said the creative thought encouraged by House of Éprouver helps to develop personal style. “There’s a lot of personality in clothing that a lot of people don’t realize,” Barnes said. “It’s the ultimate free expression. We’re trying to get [the] message out that you can express yourself through your clothes.” After the success of its first two Static events, House of Éprouver is planning to host its third Static in the spring. The organization also plans to host a user-submitted fashion contest followed by a fashion award ceremony and to start an online fashion magazine called y=mx=b. Hardy said the originality of the members in House of Éprouver makes the organization different from others on campus. “We don’t follow trends,” Hardy said. “We follow who we are, and that’s the difference in us and everyone else on campus. We make sure we know who we are, and we stay true to ourselves.”
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VOLLEYBALL
Tide wins final home matches By Kelly Ward | Staff Reporter
UA Athletics Alabama beat the Ole Miss Rebels in three sets Friday.
The Alabama volleyball team swept both matches over the weekend to improve to 23-8 on the season and 10-6 in the SEC. After coming back in the first two sets against Ole Miss, Alabama swept the Rebels in three sets (32-30, 25-19, 25-22) Friday. Alabama faced off with Tennessee Sunday. It took nearly an hour and a half and two comebacks for the Crimson Tide to finish off the Lady Volunteers in three sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-23). “It was less than our best effort but a great job of buckling down in a couple of sets and battling back and winning those,” coach Ed Allen said. “[It was] a little bit of a disappointment in terms of the energy at times, but I think we’re starting to see the signs of a long season catching up with a young team.” Freshman Brittany Thomas stole the spotlight in both matches, putting up 15 and 18 kills Friday and Sunday, respectively. The match against Tennessee was the
I think we’re starting to see the signs of a long season catching up with a young team. — Ed Allen
outside hitter’s 21st match of the season with double-digit kills. “It was just fun to play,” Thomas said. “I don’t know. Just being at Alabama, you’re supposed to not like Tennessee, and I took that to heart. … I just tried to play my best for senior night and everything, and I owe it to the seniors.” Thomas hit .452 and notched a stat in every category against the Lady Volunteers. She had one assist, eight digs, one service ace and one assisted block. “It’s just great,” Thomas said. “I just
wanted to come in for the program and make a difference and help them out as any way possible I could.” With its 23rd win, the volleyball team is tied for most wins since 2005 and has a chance to surpass that number this week when it travels to Mississippi State Wednesday before playing its final match of the season Saturday at LSU. It was the last home match of the season Sunday, and the team honored seniors Andrea McQuaid and Kelsey Melito. McQuaid put up five kills and hit .455 in her final match at home. “It’s just great to know that the end of my career is just the beginning of something great, and I got to be the part of the beginning,” McQuaid said. “It’s very humbling, and I’m just excited for what the future has to come. I had a great experience with coach Allen. He’s an awesome coach. He really does push us as people and as athletes, and I couldn’t ask for a better place to be than Alabama.”
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UA looks to defend home court against Alabama A&M By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter The Alabama women’s basketball team earned the first win of the season Thursday night by beating Wisconsin 70-62 in Foster Auditorium. The team has endured a tough start to the season, dropping its first three games on the road against Chattanooga, Nebraska and Duke. The Crimson Tide will look to continue a home winning streak Monday against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Junior guard Daisha Simmons, who leads the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game, said Alabama has a striking advantage at home so far. “It feels great to be back at home playing in front of our fans,” Simmons said. “We have a lot of support this year, so we’re happy about that.” First-year coach Kristy Curry, fresh off her first win at the helm of Alabama, said she also prefers playing in Foster Auditorium. “You love the fact that we’re at home because it’s easier to be in our routine,” Curry said. The Crimson Tide overcame a double-digit
PLAN TO GO WHAT: Women’s basketball vs. Alabama A&M WHEN: Monday at 7 p.m. WHERE: Foster Auditorium RECORDS: Alabama 1-3, Alabama A&M 0-3 defecit in the first half to defeat Wisconsin at home 70-62. With the Tide’s first win of 2013 in the books and a proverbial tune-up game up on Monday, Simmons was still wary about labeling Alabama A&M. “I guess it is going to be [a tune-up game], but we have to approach it like it’s one of the hardest games we’re going to play,” Simmons said. “We still have to go out there and get better.” Coach Curry had a similar take on the situation. “I don’t see it as easy. I just see it as another
opportunity,” Curry said. Simmons said the team benefits from a relaxed demeanor after the Wisconsin game. “It’s great because now we can focus on every game, not ‘are we going to get this first win?’” Simmons said. “Now we can just see everything one game at a time and pull forward from this.” Alabama A&M is 0-3 heading into Monday’s matchup with the Crimson Tide, most recently coming off a 77-49 defeat at the hands of the Auburn Tigers. The Bulldogs are also under first-year coach Semeka Randall, who attended Tennessee and was coached by the legendary Pat Summitt. Curry expects a fresh energy from Alabama A&M as the underdog. “[They have a] very athletic transition offense. They’re very good at it. We’re going to have to do a really good job at transition defense and giving them one opportunity on the boards,” Curry said. The game is scheduled to tip off Monday UA Athletics at 7 p.m. After Alabama A&M, the Crimson UA’s women’s basketball will play Monday night Tide will travel to Moraga, Calif., to take part against Alabama A&M, which is currently 0-3. in the Hilton Concord Thanksgiving Classic.
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“We just know that they’re going to play hard,” senior wide receiver Kevin Norwood said. “They have a lot to play for and so do we.” Alabama (11-0, 7-0 SEC) enters the game with more than just its undefeated season on the line against the No. 4 Tigers. The chatter around the game has already started, and it will only get louder as the week progresses. “We need to focus on what we have to do to win the game and not worry about the hype around it,” senior linebacker C.J. Mosley said. “There’s going to be a lot of hype, especially
with it being the Alabama-Auburn game. We just have to do what we have to do.” The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to the SEC Championship game in Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 7. This is the first time the Iron Bowl will decide which team advances from the SEC West. Not only will the winner of this year’s Iron Bowl get a shot at the SEC crown, but it will more than likely earn a chance to play in the final BCS National Championship Game in Pasadena, Calif. The players have a lot of respect for Auburn and what it has accomplished this season, but the Crimson Tide isn’t ready to watch its season slip away at the hands of its bitter rival. “I really don’t care what their record is,” McCarron said. “They’re the next team in our way trying to take away what we’ve worked for.”
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McCarron throws to his brother in final home game By Marc Torrence | Sports Editor AJ and Corey McCarron lobbied the coaches for it for two years. AJ, the Alabama quarterback with a 36-2 record and two national championships as a starter, wanted to throw a pass to his brother Corey, a walk-on tight end who transferred to Alabama last year to play with his older brother. On Saturday, senior day and AJ’s last game in Bryant-Denny Stadium, they got their wish. With Alabama leading 28-0 at halftime, head coach Nick Saban told offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier to put Corey in the game for a play and call something that could get him the ball easily. The play was “Nashville,” a quick out, and AJ hit Corey for a threeyard gain. “It was awesome,” AJ said, standing next to Corey after the game. “It’s just something we’ll be able to cherish for the rest of our life. I congratulated him but still chewed his butt out, told him he should have got upfield faster. I’m happy for him, but I’m still going to be the bigger brother.” AJ said when he completed the pass, he heard a dull roar in the crowd. After all, it was only a threeyard gain. But he said he could hear his mom, Dee Dee Bonner, over the entire stadium. “The coaches told us they were going to try,” Bonner said. “I was screaming at the top of my lungs. It
was a dream come true for me.” And even though it was only a three-yard gain in a blowout game, Corey said he felt immense pressure to catch the ball. “If I dropped it,” Corey said. “[AJ] would have yelled at me in front of a lot of people.”
Three starters rested for Iron Bowl Running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle), cornerback Deion Belue (toe, hamstring) and tight end Brian Vogler (ankle) were held out of Saturday’s game for precautionary reasons. Saban said they all could have played but were given time to rest before the Iron Bowl. Left guard Arie Kouandjio twisted his ankle Saturday, Saban said, and did not play the rest of the game. Saban said he could have gone back in but did not.
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Harris no longer on staff Corey Harris, the assistant strength and conditioning coach who reportedly provided safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with a loan after his car was broken into, is no longer on staff, a UA official confirmed Saturday. The Tuscaloosa News reported that Harris was fired after an internal investigation by the University found he had connections to an agent. According to the report, Clinton-Dix did not have any contact with an agent or an agent’s representative. Clinton-Dix served a two-game suspension in October but is back in the starting lineup.
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The 2013 senior class was honored before kickoff of the Chattanooga game as a part of Senior Day.
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Alabama remained No. 1 in the BCS standings, which were released on ESPN Sunday night, but there was a shakeup in the Top 5. Auburn jumped all the way up to No. 4 in the standings after one-loss Oregon and previously undefeated Baylor both lost Saturday. Auburn was followed by Missouri at No. 5. Florida State and Ohio State remained at No. 2 and 3, respectively. Clemson, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Baylor and South Carolina rounded out the Top 10.
ESPN’s College GameDay will be traveling to its third Alabama game this season, as the early morning college football preview show will set up in Auburn for this year’s Iron Bowl. The GameDay crew was also in attendance for Alabama’s contests at Texas A&M and against LSU. Compiled by Marc Torrence and Charlie Potter
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“I have never seen one man in the history of intercollegiate athletes impact a university more than Nick Saban. He has changed the culture, and remarkably, he did it very quickly,� Finebaum said. “[Paul] Bear Bryant affected people greatly and still does, to a degree. But Saban’s influence is profound, particularly at a school that had already claimed college football’s greatest coach.� According to the Equity in Data Analysis numbers, the football program’s total revenues for fiscal 2013 marked an estimated 67 percent increase from the $53,182,806 reported in 2006, Shula’s final season as head coach before Saban’s arrival at the University in 2007. This climb in revenues has not come without a corresponding increase in costs: Over the same period, the football program’s total operating expenses have increased by approximately 95 percent. Still, revenues minus expenses for the past four seasons have averaged $44,541,328, margins 53 percent greater
than the $29,116,500 average net income during the four years prior to Saban’s tenure. “From a financial perspective, at Alabama, football generates about two-thirds of all revenues, which helps support all of our 21 teams,� Battle said. According to Alabama’s 201112 financial report, net auxiliary sales and services “comprised of Intercollegiate Athletics, food service, housing, supply store, telecommunications and other miscellaneous auxiliary enterprises� totaled $140,948,823 for fiscal 2012. The football team’s 2012 net income of $45,074,799 alone accounts for 32 percent of the University’s auxiliary net income. In a May 13 article for Forbes titled “The Magic of Nick Saban: Everyone Wants to Go to Alabama,� Tom Van Riper called Saban’s 2013 salary “modest,� citing measurable increases in enrollment since Saban’s arrival. Van Riper wrote, “To appreciate just how modest Saban’s $5.3 million salary is, take a wider look around campus.� The Crimson Tide’s 73-13 official record under Saban’s leadership has people taking a wider look from around the country.
Alabama’s 2013 BCS National Championship Game victory over Notre Dame reported a Nielsen rating of 17.5, approximately 26.4 million viewers. The team’s appearances in the 2012 and 2010 BCS championship games against LSU and Texas recorded estimated national viewership of 24.2 million and 28.5 million, respectively. According to data from the 2010 U.S. Census, the state of Alabama’s population totals approximately 4.7 million. All of those eyes have translated, at least indirectly, to applications for admission. CW File According to data provided by the Office of Institutional Research, the University’s outof-state undergraduate enrollment has increased by 175 percent since 2006. Over the same period, total undergraduate enrollment has increased by 51 percent. “Championship teams create demand for season tickets, provide greater television opportunities, provide bowl game opportunities, attract students to help grow the student body and attract donors who want CW | Austin Bigoney CW | Austin Bigoney to help support the athletic and academic interests of the Since Saban’s hiring in 2007, the football program’s revenues increased 67 perUniversity,� Battle said. cent from Shula’s final season.
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ALABAMA VS. CHATTANOOGA BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM • NOVEMBER 23, 2013 ALABAMA 49 — CHATTANOOGA 0 Wide receiver Amari Cooper escapes Mocs defender Zach McCarter on a 38yard touchdown catch as the Crimson Tide shuts out Chattanooga 49-0 in its final home game of the season. | Austin Bigoney