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Crimson: A Symposium on Race and Sports Where: Bagby/Fitzpatrick Room, Bryant Conference Center When: 10 a.m. to noon
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Mic at Starbucks Where: Starbucks, Ferguson Student Center When: 6 to 9 p.m.
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Applications now being accepted for new Ignite UA program Applications are being accepted from freshmen and transfer students to take part in Ignite UA, a new community-building program created by the First Year Experience Office in The University of Alabama Division of Student Affairs. Ignite UA is a program that helps students become part of the University and surrounding community. Participants will complete four phases
with the goal of developing relationships and skills that will last throughout their collegiate careers. Applications can be found at www. fye.ua.edu and are due back to 132 Mary Burke East by Friday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate first-year students by emailing the student’s name and contact information to parentsc2@sa.ua. edu.
Office of Health Promotion and Wellness launches Twitter anti-smoking campaign The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at the Student Health Center invites all students to follow the Smoking Cessation Campaign on Twitter @Time2Quit (use the hashtag #time2quitUA) from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17. The account will be used to encourage nonsmokers to encourage their smoker friends to kick
the habit by promoting the Alabama Tobacco Quitline in anticipation of the Great American Smokeout. Toward the end of the campaign, an interactive Twitter competition will be held, with prizes being awarded to the winners. More information: Alex McNair at atmcnair@crimson.ua.edu.
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The Office of the Dean of Students is still seeking members for its new initiative launched specifically for students who are in foster care, are wards of the state or are emancipated. People interested in being a part of this program can contact Dr. Lowell Davis at 348-3326 or at lkdavis2@sa.ua.edu.
Shaq declines request to come to University this weekend Shaquille O’Neal has officially declined requests to come to this weekend’s Alabama-LSU game. Over the past few weeks, LessThanUThink, an organization at the University of Alabama that works against binge drinking, ran a Twitter campaign to get Shaq on campus using the hashtag #GetShaq2UA. The campaign works with The Century Council, the same group that O’Neal recently partnered with to fight binge drinking on college campuses. O’Neal replied Wednesday, Nov. 2, with the Tweet: “@LTUThink – I’m coming to ‘Bama to tape the spot re: binge drinking but not til 2012. Will u wait 4 me?” Emily Diab, media coordinator for LTUT, said the organization hopes to have O’Neal attend a basketball game in the spring to film a public service announcement. She said the spot will likely be filmed in front of Coleman Coliseum.
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Thousands of protestors gather in Oakland, Calif., for general strike Rallies and marches against economic inequality sweep the nation From MCT campus OAKLAND, Calif. Thousands of peaceful protesters gathered in downtown Oakland on Wednesday morning to kick off a planned “general strike” to draw attention to the Occupy movement’s core concern over economic inequality. The day’s actions which some believe will mark the largest East Bay protest since the Vietnam War include marches on banks, teach-ins, a dance flash mob and an attempt to shutter the Port of Oakland come evening. Wednesday morning, loud music played in Frank Ogawa Plaza, the City Hall square that has been the site of the Occupy Oakland encampment. The camp was fully re-established just days after the city ordered it razed last week. A heavy response to those demonstrating the camp’s demolition by riotgeared police lobbing tear gas placed Oakland’s movement in the national and even international spotlight. Occupy Oakland has since garnered support from as far away as Cairo and Melbourne, Australia, and solidarity marches were planned Wednesday in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and elsewhere. Oakland Mayor Jean Quan has sought to placate protesters by allowing them to return, but many remain angry at her. Meanwhile, the city’s business leaders
and police officers union are irate that Quan allowed the camp to flourish again, saying it creates uncertainty and economic stress for the city. Wednesday’s events began with a celebratory air, with some attendees in clown costumes and a wide range of ages represented. Rallies and marches were planned on issues pertaining to the Occupy movement’s concern over “the 99 percent” those who have increasingly struggled in an economy that has simultaneously benefited Wall Street and the wealthiest 1 percent of individuals and corporations. City officials say they anticipate a peaceful event and are committed to helping facilitate one. But they are prepared to call on other police departments for mutual aid if trouble arises. While all Oakland officers were told to report for duty Wednesday, other city employees were told they could join protesters using vacation or furlough days. Quan told the Oakland Tribune early Wednesday that fewer than 5 percent of city employees have done so. “At this point we expect fully this is going to be a good day for Oakland, and we can show how people can protest and get their message across and we can keep the city safe at the same time,” she said at a news briefing. “We’re looking forward to a day of peaceful protest.”
A protester jumps to hit the Wells Fargo sign at 12th and Broadway with a hammer as Occupy Oakland protesters take to the street in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Karl Mondon/Contra Costa Times/MCT
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Baumhower plans world’s largest gumbo pot By Taylor Holland News Editor newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Prior to kickoff on Saturday, former Crimson Tide player Bob Baumhower, alongside renowned chefs from both Alabama and Louisiana, will attempt to create the world’s largest pot of gumbo to raise money for charities helping with tornado relief. The event, called the “LouisiBama Gumbo Bowl,” will take place between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. outside of the Ferguson Student Center and will cost $5. Attendees will receive a cup of seafood gumbo after it has been postcertified by Guinness World Records to ensure the world record is reached. All funds raised will benefit the Nick’s Kids Fund, a nonprofit charity started by head coach Nick Saban and his wife Terry to promote and support children, family, teacher and student causes and Caring Days, a day program for adults with memory disorders. “I was absolutely blown away by the devastation,” Baumhower said. “Initially, we set up with Don Staley [interim executive director of the Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission] at Leland Shopping Center and started serving burgers to first responders and tornado victims.” Baumhower and Staley were part of a large number of people who helped out at the shopping center in Alberta City in the days after April 27. “Before you know it, there’s a little city there at Leland Shopping Center where folks are helping the affected folks and first responders,” he said. John Folse, a Louisiana chef, asked Baumhower what he could do to help with tornado relief. Baumhower said he and Folse discussed doing some kind of fundraiser, and after considering some other ideas, including a wine dinner, they settled on a gumbo
bowl. Renowned chefs John Folse and Rick Tramont, alongside Baumhower and his executive chef Steve Zucker, will create the record-setting pot of gumbo using a 300-yearold cast iron pot from the sugarcane fields of South Louisiana. The gumbo recipe calls for 750 pounds of shrimp, 450 pounds of catfish fillets, 100 pounds of claw crabmeat, 50 pounds of white crabmeat, 200 pounds of alligator meat, 25 pounds of Louisiana crawfish tail meat, 10 gallons of oysters with liquid, 200 pounds Submitted Photo of diced onions, 75 pounds Former Tide Player Bob Baumhowerʼs pot of gumbo will be of diced celery, 100 pounds available in the Ferguson Center Plaza Saturday. of diced green bell peppers, 150 pounds of sliced okra, 50 pounds of dehydrated garlic and 20 pounds of butter, according to a press release. “All the seafood we use is Gulf Coast seafood,” Baumhower said. “It’s all wild shrimp, but it’s from Bayou La Batre or somewhere in Louisiana. “And so the gumbo bowl was born.” Baumhower said the competition itself will take place beginning at 2 p.m. and feature four LSU fans and four Alabama fans who will square off over their cast-iron pots in the preliminary round to determine who will represent each state in the finals, with the winner taking home the first ever Gumbo Bowl Tailgate Cook-Off Grand Champion trophy. Judges for the event include LSU legend A.J. Duhe and former Alabama quarterback Kenny Stabler, as well as Alabama executive chef and Great American Seafood Cook-Off winner Jim Smith and “CSI: NY” star and former UA cheerleader Sela Ward. For more information about the event, visit http://www. alabama.travel/?gclid=CLr ivq S d i q w C F Q 1 U 7 Ao d e 1 2 K qg. To purchase tickets, go to http://gumbobowl2011.ticketbud.com/tornado-relief.
GUMBO INGREDIENTS • 750 pounds of shrimp • 450 pounds of catfish fillets
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Campus should be fair to all By Xavier Burgin
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Our game: The Game of the Century
Thursday, November 3, 2011 Editor • Tray Smith letters@cw.ua.edu Page 4
{ YOUR VIEW } WEB COMMENTS “I agree with the sentiment that the SGA is ineffective, corrupt and unrepresentative of the student body. I applaud you for actually thinking of a replacement for the current system as well; thatʼs more than most would probably do. At the same time, I think that a Universityʼs goal is to prepare students for life and the real world, and the truth is that the SGA in its current form has a lot of parallels to politics in our current society.” — Andrew Richardson, in response to “Abolish the SGA, Start Anew”
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By Tray Smith @ralphlsmith Tomorrow, a friend of mine who attends Georgetown University will arrive in the Deep South for his first time. He is flying to the Birmingham airport so he can be in Tuscaloosa for this weekend’s “Game of the Century.” Every day we wake up, go to class and go about our normal routine. We think about our involvements, our assignments and our chores. And in the fall, we look forward to game day because it gives us a time to get together with our friends, enjoy our campus and celebrate our team. But this game day is different. This game day is Alabama football at its best, and it has attracted interest from people all over the country who want to feel like a part of the Alabama tradition. As such, it is only appropriate that we take time to appreciate our team and the contributions it has made to our University. Alabama football games aren’t just about winning on the field. They aren’t even just about the games. Game day means interacting with friends and meeting strangers at tailgates on the Quad. Game day means reconnecting with people from our hometowns and distant cities. Game day means good food, great parties and exuberant school spirit. It represents everything great about our school and our state. And the more intense the game, the more intense the experience. Of course, once in Bryant-Denny Stadium, there are many other great moments – the “Traditions” video, the Million Dollar Band, and, hopefully, “Rammer Jammer”
at the end. That’s without mentioning the actual game. Our football team enables this great display of Southern culture, but our culture also supports our football team. Every part of our
tant because it comes just after the six-month anniversary of the tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa last April. There is no better way for us to rebuild in spirit and symbolize the strength of our community than cheering on our team in the midst of its greatest challenge of the season. It is also important because, whatever else may divide our student body, we’re all going to be cheering against LSU on Saturday. We are all going to be united behind our team in the face of adversity. As for the actual matchup between the two titans of college football, it is hard to predict who will come out ahead. Both teams have had remarkably impressive seasons and can be expected to do well. But even if we lose, we have the opportunity to host a remarkable game day. Plus, there will always be Mississippi State and Auburn for us to beat later. This weekend is our moment to
Game day means interacting with friends and meeting strangers at tailgates on the Quad. Game day means reconnecting with people from our hometowns and distant cities. Game day means good food, great parties and exuberant school spirit.
community blends together to support this great testament to unity and pride. Most other universities do not have this. Even other schools with good football teams do not have this. That is why we seem so unique to them, so special. That is why they want to come here and be a part of it. This game is especially impor-
shine, though. We have the opportunity to show the country what it means to be a part of the Alabama community. More importantly, we have an opportunity to prove that to ourselves. Tray Smith is the opinions editor of The Crimson White. His column runs on Thursdays.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dangerous bikers should be more careful By Katie McCoy
dents do not wear helmets when riding around campus on their bikes. The awareness of bicycle safety regulations needs to be brought to the student body’s attention. If the reckless bicyclists were aware of the possible fines and dangers of the ways they are riding, then maybe the administration would not have to take action. In the event that this problem persists, I would urge the administration to make bicycle safety courses mandatory for all students registering bicycles on campus. Providing a bike safety course to students when registering online could make them more aware of general rules such as these. I believe that if we, as students, express a need for these courses, we can improve the safety of the whole campus. Who wants to run the risk of getting injured the day before the big game or the speech that he or she has been preparing for weeks in advance? Not me! There is no one more appropriate to look out for our own personal safety than ourselves.
Due to lack of bikers’ regard for others on campus, the safety of myself and other students has become a major concern. Every day, I witness at least one bike dart out in front of a car, just expecting the driver to react quickly enough to stop. More often than that, I see pedestrians run off of the sidewalks by bicyclists. Bicyclists on campus need to show regard for others when riding to and from class. Also, if the riders were familiar with biking safety rules, they would know that riding on a sidewalk occupied by pedestrians is considered to be extremely dangerous and in many places illegal. If these bicyclists continue riding with no regard for others, they may either cause a collision with a moving vehicle or collide with a student and seriously injure them. In either event, someone will get hurt. In an ideal situation, before a student rides their bike around campus, he or she would look into the laws and rules, such as the MARC Bicycle and Katie McCoy is a freshman majoring in civil engiPedestrian Programs webpage. On another note related to bicycle safety, most stu- neering.
Black Warrior River must be saved By Shashank Wattal
and the diverse aquatic life (including nine endangered or threatened species) that it supports. I’m afraid that President Witt’s not denying the lease of University-owned land to the proposed Shepherd Bend mine, which would release wastes only 800 feet from Birmingham’s drinking water intake, would convey a very negative message. On the other hand, his denial would make a strong statement to the public that the University cares about public health and the environment and motivate people to stand against other such mines. I believe that, by spreading the word through Facebook, Twitter, emails and conversation, we, the students of UA, can generate a lot of support against irresponsible coal mining in general and against the Shepherd Bend mine in particular. We should consider it our responsibility to protect this essential resource and ensure a safe future for our sweet home Alabama.
In 2011, American Rivers ranked the Black Warrior River eighth on its 10 Most Endangered Rivers list. Due to lack of public interest and awareness, there isn’t enough pressure on the authorities to prevent pollution and exploitation of the Black Warrior River. There are 95 active coal mines on its banks, which pollute the river both directly (by disposing harmful wastes into streams) and indirectly (through burning of coal in power stations). According to americanrivers.org, most of these coal mines operate using special permits issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which allow them to operate with little or no consideration of how they impact water quality, public health and environment. I worry that because of little pressure from the public, the permits won’t be revoked or revised and the mines will continue to pollute the river. And since the Black Warrior River is the primary source of water for many cities, including Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Shashank Wattal is a freshman majoring in computer this will continue to affect more than a million people engineering.
I have come to accept that being a student at The University of Alabama means I must endure certain groups receiving unfair privileges. I’ve learned the University is very adept at being biased and partial when no one speaks up against it. A few months ago, I wrote an article pointing out Financial Aid’s tendency to ignore your calls or mislead you when speaking to them. I received a call from the Vice President of Financial Aid apologizing, but I never received the money I lost from their mistake. The McNair Scholars Program, a very prestigious program at The University of Alabama, looks down upon candidates who pursue artistic endeavors. Black fraternity and sorority parties held on campus are frequently shut down early for no apparent reason, while white fraternities and sororities are allowed to have their festivities run until 2 a.m. Students are forced to leave parking lots on game days, when people who do not pay tuition nor attend this school come on campus. The Lakeside diner that was at the top of Lakeside when I was a freshman was shut down after an increase in African-American students “loitering” during late hours. I can’t save the world. I can’t even save this University from its blatant display of favoritism. My words won’t change the status quo, but I can at least give myself some therapeutic satisfaction from knowing a few will read this. I’m not griping over the big issues. I just want to point out the small ones and ask why. I’m a resident advisor at Friedman Hall. I’m forced to deal with the incessant noise, drinking and racial slurs (they tend to say the n-word a lot when they’re drunk) from the fraternity parties on weekdays. I can live with it on weekends. Who doesn’t go out and party? What most annoys me is the clogging of our parking lot with freshmen members of the fraternities who do not have a decal for the Friedman area. It’s not a problem at night, since UA allows students to park anywhere after 6 p.m., but it becomes a major problem when it is morning and these same cars have not left their spots. I would like to believe parking tickets would deter them from parking illegally in the lot, but they never receive them. Parking officials will constantly enforce their rules in areas such as Paty, Lakeside and Riverside but take a complete blind eye to the parking problem that constantly occurs in the Friedman parking lot. Apparently, being a part of a fraternity notifies the people who give out citations that they should not ticket you. This came to a boiling point for me when the lot was completely clogged with non-Friedman decal cars, which forced me to park in a yellow area to get my groceries out. I’m still in the wrong. I should have gone back out and drove my car to a parking spot, but I was tired, so I fell asleep the minute I locked my door. I woke up in the morning to find my car had a ticket. No problem, I thought to myself. I’m sure all the cars who are illegally parked and don’t have Friedman decals probably got the same fine. Can you see where this is going? No other car that was illegally parked or didn’t have a Friedman decal was ticketed. I thought this had to be a mistake. I’m actually in a fraternity as well, just an African-American one. I checked each car. No tickets whatsoever. I asked myself how the University could get away with something so blatantly biased. Simple – no one honestly speaks up. Now, I’m not condoning my actions. I got the ticket because I parked illegally. The school does not see this as an excuse, even if other illegally parked cars impede your path. I’d just like to understand how my car was the only one chosen to be ticketed. If you read this and you have a story of the University committing an unfair act, write it. Send it in. Things don’t change if we are all apathetic.
Xavier Burgin is senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies and film production. His column runs biweekly on Thursdays.
Students should respect environment By Ethan Chavers
Due to the lack of concern on the part of UA students, the areas around the dorm buildings have been covered with trash and litter. It concerns me that the students of The University of Alabama, students that excel in so many areas, can fall so short of the standard when it comes to environmental cleanliness. I am ashamed to walk around campus and see all the trash left lying around. The University of Alabama plays host to thousands of visitors every week – visitors who see the trash and develop an opinion of the standards of the University and the type of people who attend it. It is embarrassing. The University staff does a great job of cleaning up, but they cannot get it all. It must be noted that the staff is not here to clean up after us. They are not our maids. Students should take a little more pride in the appearance of their home away from home. There are trashcans in convenient locations around the dorms; therefore, there is no excuse for trash on the ground and in the bushes. The extra two seconds spent throwing away one’s garbage would not set a person back any significant amount or ruin one’s delicate schedule. Students should be punished if caught littering, and the University should put more emphasis on environmental cleanliness.
Ethan Chavers is a freshman majoring in chemical and biological engineering.
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Former professor elected Libyan prime minister By William Evans Senior Staff Reporter wjevans@crimson.ua.edu
Abdurrahim El-Keib, a faculty member at the University in the electrical and computer engineering department from 19852005, is the new prime minister of Libya. El-Keib taught power systems, electrical and computer engineering at the University during his time in Tuscaloosa. Libya’s National Transitional Council elected El-Keib as the country’s new prime minister late Monday with 26 of 51 votes. He is expected to appoint a new interim government that will lead to the formation of a new constitution and general elections to fulfill the NTC’s pledge to transition Libya to a democratic government.
El-Keib takes leadership of Libya nearly two weeks after Libyan forces captured and killed Col. Moammar Gadhafi near his hometown of Sirte. His death marks the end of the dictator’s nearly 42 years in power. When in Tuscaloosa, El-Keib helped found the Islamic Society of Tuscaloosa and performed a crucial role in having the Islamic Society’s mosque built on Paul W. Bryant Drive, said Muhammad Sharif, associate professor of aerospace engineering at the University and current president of the Islamic Society. “He is one of the founding members of the center for the Islamic Society of Tuscaloosa,” he said. “He was very instrumental in planning the building of an Islamic center in all phases of construction.
Wikipedia Comments El-Keib, former University profesor, is the newly-elected Prime Minister of Libya. “As Muslims, we need some place of worship, and before, it was not there,” Sharif said. “We were renting a house as our place of worship, and that’s the reason we started in the early 1990s and opened Sept. 1997.” Sharif could not comment on El-Keib’s political beliefs but said
he was a devout Muslim with strong management skills. “We talked only about Islam and the center,” he said. “He was instrumental in the foundation and building of the center. Other than that, I have no way to assess to his ability as a leader, but I believe he will be a successful prime minister of Libya.” According to a biography posted by a former employer of El-Keib, the Petroleum Institute in the United Arab Emirates, El-Keib earned a doctorate in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University before he worked for the University. He also taught at North Carolina State, according to the biography. El-Keib is assuming the office of prime minister to replace the outgoing interim prime minister Mahmoud Jibril, who had pledged to step down from office after the toppling of Gadhafi’s regime.
Jibril was an economic adviser for Gaddafi’s regime, whereas El-Keib spent the majority of his professional career outside of Libya and appears to the Libyan populace as a man uncorrupted by any ties to Gadhafi. He lives in Tripoli and said he will align his interests closer to the wishes of the Libyan populace and will work to have the post-Gadhafi Libya respect the rule of law. “We guarantee that we are after a nation that respects human rights and does not permit abuse of human rights,” he said after being elected on Monday. “But we need time.” Tim Haskew, professor and interim department head of electrical engineering, said he was a faculty member in the electrical and computer engineering department when El-Keib taught at the University. Most of his encounters with El-Keib were purely professional, however,
and Haskew could not comment on the personal characteristics of El-Keib. “His research area has been electric power systems – utility-type things,” he said. “He focused on large utility-level and system-level operations and the economy of electric utilities. He and I were both in the same subdiscipline in electrical engineering, but I don’t really know anything about him outside of that one narrow venue of his life.” Jeff Jackson, professor of electrical engineering who also taught at the University when El-Keib served in the department, said power systems engineering, El-Keib’s area of research, involves the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. He said El-Keib taught classes from introductory courses on electric circuits through senior and graduate level courses on power systems.
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Chi Omega holds pancake breakfast for charity
Most Alabama fans will have one wish on their minds come Saturday: to beat LSU. However, the Chi Omega sorority will be raising money to grant wishes that reach much farther than Bryant-Denny Stadium. This Saturday, the University of Alabama’s Chi Omega chapter will host their annual pancake breakfast to raise money for the Make-AWish Foundation. The event will take place at the Chi Omega house beginning at 9 a.m., and the breakfast will end around noon. There will be a UA fraternity pancake-eating contest at 11 a.m. on the front porch. There will be approximately 20 contestants, and prizes will be
given to the top three finishers. Tickets to the event are $5 and will be available at the door. The fee covers all-you-
can-eat pancakes and access to the pancake toppings bar. “There will be different flavors of pancakes, such as blueberry and chocolate chip, and
pretty much any topping you can imagine,” said Kay Rainey, a Chi Omega philanthropy chair. A jazz ensemble of UA music students, led by instructor Kevin Woosley, will also provide entertainment. They will be playing on the front porch throughout the breakfast. All of the proceeds from ticket sales and any donations given will go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “Our goal is to raise $20,000, which is enough to grant four wishes,” Rainey said. At the breakfast, donors of $500 or more will receive special recognition as “Star Donors,” and their names will be displayed on a plaque inside the Chi Omega house, Rainey said. KenDerrick, a seventeenyear-old Make-A-Wish recipi-
more meaningful,” said Katie Brazeal, another Chi Omega philanthropy chair. Make-A-Wish is Chi Omega’s national philanthropy. UA’s chapter hosts a pancake breakfast annually with the hope of raising more money each year. “We are excited to increase the impact of the Make-A-Wish Foundation while improving the lives of children with terminal illnesses,” Brazeal said.
ent whose family was a victim of the April 27 tornado in Tuscaloosa, will also be at the event. Chi Omega will present KenDerrick with two tickets to the Alabama vs. LSU game, and his wish to go to Hawaii will be granted in May. “This event is incredibly special for Chi Omega, and having KenDerrick there will make the event that much
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The University of Alabama has a lot to offer prospective students. From world-class academics to the Crimson Tide football program, UA is consistently at the top. And now, students who attend the University are all but guaranteed a top-notch chance at beating the “freshman fifteen.” The University has been ranked one of the fittest schools in the U.S. by Men’s Health magazine. In a list published recently by Men’s Health magazine, the University of Alabama was ranked the No. 10 fittest campus in the nation, coming in ahead of the University of Florida, who ranked No. 12, and the University of Georgia, who came in at No. 19. The University received its high ranking because of the many nutritional and fitness programs it offers, such as UA’s CampusDish program, which gives students nutrition tips
and healthy eating advice, the article states. Other factors, such as UA’s bicycle program, state-of-the-art swimming facilities, and the hundreds of cardio and strength-training machines available to students at the Recreation Center contributed to the University’s high ranking. Men’s Health Magazine developed a fitness index that was used to evaluate each campus individually, according to the magazine’s website. Evaluators used fitness, nutrition and campus indexes to determine which schools promoted fitness among their students. The first index, fitness, takes into account many different aspects of the school’s fitness facilities and athletic programs. “The FITNESS Index accounted for the number of intramural athletic clubs, gyms, basketball courts and lap pools; the number of NCAA titles the school had won; and whether a fitness requirement was needed to graduate,” the
article states. Men’s Health also used the food choices that were available to students to compare nutrition between campuses. “The NUTRITION Index determined whether a nutritionist was available for students, how many fast-food joints littered the campus, whether calories were posted online and the number of bars within a mile radius,” according to the article. Finally, the magazine used factors such as health education and climate to determine how fitness-friendly each campus was. “The CAMPUS Index gauged how many health and fitness majors were offered, the mean on-campus temperature and the annual percentage of sunshine (more sun meant more incentive to go outside),” the article states. According to the article, fitness and nutrition were weighted more in the calculation. Once the numbers were collected and calculated, the magazine came up with the list.
Ohio State is ranked by Men’s Health as the fittest school in the nation, earning an almost perfect score from the magazine. This score is in part because Ohio State has four recreation centers, an iceclimbing wall, a video game fitness center and many other options to keep students fit. Students exhibited a mixture of pride and surprise that UA placed so high in the Men’s Health list. “You have to be kidding me,” said Adam Smith, a freshman majoring in economics. “Everything down here is fried. It’s hard to believe we are one of the fittest campuses in the nation when we eat all this fattening food all the time.” Other students commended the University for promoting healthy eating choices and physical fitness among students. “I think it’s great that we go to a University that provides healthy food choices and ways to stay fit,” said Jennifer Williams, a junior majoring in public relations.
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The Tuscaloosa City Council voted Tuesday night to table a proposal to rezone nearly 18 acres near Forest Lake and delay plans by 908 Development Group to build a new 646-room apartment complex there called The Standard at Tuscaloosa. The vote to table the resolu-
tion followed a public hearing featuring three hours of debate over the pros and cons of the complex between the council and 18 residents of nearby property. The property has been rezoned several times recently and seen many failed attempts by developers to find the right residential fit for the area. Most recently, the area was Arlington Mobile Home Park.
Alex English, cofounder of 908 Development Group, said the company was aware of difficulties developers faced in the past working in the same area. He said before they planned any part of their proposed complex, they carefully examined those failures and the complaints raised by surrounding permanent residents regarding those endeavors. He said the plans he presented to the council were
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built around directly addressing the concerns of the community. “There’s not one person that we’ve met with and presented this plan to, there’s not one neighbor who’s gotten to know our product, know us as business people, know the type of project that we want to bring to the table; there’s not one of those people that we don’t have their support, that I know of,” English said. “Our aim is to develop the highest quality student housing development in the city of Tuscaloosa, and we think we’re well on the way to accomplishing that,” English said. “It will be the highest-quality architecture in student housing you’ll find anywhere in the Southeast.” “We’re a very small, petitesized developing company based in Tampa,” English said. “We do a small number of projects, and I’d like to say we do them really well. As a two-man development company, we’re very hands on. We’re not the type of developers that hide behind office doors. You’ll finds us with hard hats on, on site, through every stage of development.” English also said that the plan met or exceeded every requirement that the recently passed Tuscaloosa Forward Plan set for property development, including regulations landscaping, property buffers and fencing. The proposed complex clustered its buildings away from the property lines and bordered itself instead with parking lots and landscaping so that nearby residents could retain their privacy. John McConnell, Tuscaloosa’s director of planning and development services, said that though the complex met all requirements for the Tuscaloosa Forward Plan outlined for the function of a development, it went against the direction the plan outlined for aesthetics and form. “This is not exactly the direction we’re heading in Tuscaloosa Forward,” McConnell said. “I’m not saying this couldn’t work for this site – apparently some of the neighbors adjacent to the site seem to think this is a viable
solution – but it doesn’t quite work with the direction we’re heading with other new zoning.” McConnell said that the plan, ideally, orchestrates a smooth integration of larger properties with smaller ones and makes the differences between buildings that are close to one another less drastic. “In layman’s terms,” McConnell said, “the tallest buildings, the most prominent buildings, would be brought closer to the major roads and tiered back in height and scale and density as it moves toward the consistent single family houses so you don’t have a four-story building next to a single family house.” “[The apartment complex] is a viable use of the site,” McConnell said. “But I would suggest that it needs to be in the right form in relation to the neighborhood around it.” Gary Limmroth, who relocated near the site of the proposed complex when his home was destroyed by the tornado, also addressed the Tuscaloosa Forward plan, albeit more aggressively than McConnell. “The message you’re sending to me if you pass this vote,” Limmroth said, “is that you’ve laid out this plan, but this development is going to bring in a whole lot of money, so the plan doesn’t apply.” Councilman Lee Garrison said the community members against the proposed complex needed to
ask themselves what else could occupy that space that would be better than the apartment complex, which was arguably better than the mobile home park that occupies the space currently. Some in the community shared Garrison’s line of thought. “I’m here tonight to support this proposed development,” said Tommy Nix, who lives adjacent to the southern border of the property in question. “Something is going to be built on this property sooner or later, and I’d like to see this one go.” Nix, a retired engineer, said he had complete faith in the developers and engineers for the city of Tuscaloosa to address the community’s biggest problems with the proposed complex, traffic and drainage. The city council will address the issue again during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
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New gallery opens downtown By Elizabeth Manning Contributing Writer For Paul R. Jones, gathering and collecting artwork became a hobby that has now become a huge benefit to the University of Alabama. The late lawyer amassed a collection of over 1,700 pieces, worth almost $5 million. Among the works are pieces by Clarissa Sligh, Carrie Mae Weems and Emma Amos. According to a recent UA press release, the gallery will exhibit the massive collection of artwork in parts. Works by affiliates of UA, including students, will also be showcased in the gallery. The current works being shown in the gallery are by Sheila Pree Bright and will be shown Oct. 6 through Nov. 18. Bright is a photographer based out of Atlanta, Ga., who focuses on African-American subjects for her work. In more recent years, Bright has emerged with more contemporary work and has turned her focus more toward depicting the realistic view of AfricanAmerican society, according to a biography on her website. The current collection in the
gallery was curated by a digital photography class at UA. The College of Arts and Sciences has the responsibility of storing and caring for the pieces not in rotation in the gallery. Miriam Norris, the curator of the collection, is currently working to catalog and repair the art. “The storage area is climate controlled, and I keep multiple humidifiers in the room so the art stays dry,” Norris said during a tour of the storage space. Norris said some of the art has mold due to the way it was stored previously, and she has to be careful not to let the spores spread to other pieces in storage. The storage room houses rolling racks, as well as room for stacked storage. “Students should look to the gallery, the storage room, and other on-campus sites, like the Hoole Special Collections, as an opportunity for learning.” Norris said. Dean Robert Olin of the College of Arts and Sciences developed a friendship with Jones over the years, and that friendship was instrumental in Jones’ gift of the collection, said
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Katie McAllister, the art gallery’s director. The goal of Jones’ donation was an educational one. He wanted the collection to be used by both students at the University and the Tuscaloosa public to gain further understanding and appreciation for African-American art. McAllister said the gallery will show no more than 25 pieces of art at a time and will try to have at least two different exhibits per semester. The University plans to renovate two loft spaces above the gallery in order to house artists who travel to the University to speak to students. The opening of the gallery coincides with its inclusion in Tuscaloosa Art Nights, sponsored by Kentuck, which take place the first Thursday of every month. November’s art night will include a program put on by New College, the Westervelt Music Festival, Art Kitchen and the exhibits in both the Jones gallery and the Harrison gallery, located just down the street. The gallery is located by Sips and Strokes in downtown Tuscaloosa at 2308 6th St. and is open weekdays.
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UA on watch for vandals ‘Jump for Tuscaloosa’ event LSU fans put a purple cape on the Nick Saban statue three weeks ago. UA is planning tight security for the Walk of Champions to prevent vandalism this weekend.
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In the past year, rival fans have vandalized the Alabama National Champion coaches’ statues on the Walk of Champions. In November, a Cam Newton No. 2 Auburn jersey was duct taped to the Paul “Bear” Bryant statue outside of Bryant-Denny Stadium. More recently, a purple cape was found tied around the neck of the Nick Saban statue. Similar events have taken place at other rival schools. When UA fan Harvey Updyke poisoned the historic oaks at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn last year, campus security increased, said University President Robert Witt. “For a brief time, there was some additional security,” Witt said. “There were additional patrols, and I believe some of our portable security cameras were located at various points on campus.” Toomer’s Corner is most notably known as the epicenter of celebration after victories at Auburn University, during which fans line the trees – which are believed to be more than 130 years old – with toilet paper. Neal Ward, a senior majoring in operations management, said the pranks are ridiculous. “Personally, I’m all about a little rivalry, but Harvey Updyke showed us that this can go way too far,” Ward said. “This isn’t a war. These are schools. Yes, I enjoy football and hate
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Tennessee as much as the next guy, but at the end of the day, whether I graduate from my university of choice is what matters. This, putting capes and jerseys on statues, poisoning trees and whatever else, is just ridiculous.” In February, Witt stressed the importance of the detachment of the event at Toomer’s Corner from the University. He said that according to University records, the man is not connected to the University in any way. Logan Clark, a senior majoring in kinesiology, said she thinks the vandalisms and pranks are immature. “We aren’t in high school anymore,” Clark said. “We are supposed to be mature individu-
als, and rivalry pranks are not [mature] at all. It’s petty, and if anything else, it doesn’t throw the player’s games off. In the end, it just makes them angrier and want to beat the opposing school even more.” Despite recent actions, no additional changes have been made to security around the Walk of Champions. “UAPD is prepared for the large crowds that all home football games bring to campus,” University spokesperson Cathy Andreen said. “While we cannot discuss specific security measures, security and video surveillance around the stadium and the Walk of Champions are not new and will be handled appropriately this weekend.”
planned for Saturday’s game By Olivia Hodge Contributing Writer
Samuel Gardner, a student at The University of Alabama, is behind the “We Believe, Jump for Tuscaloosa” event that is sweeping Facebook. Gardner created the Facebook event last Monday, and within days, the event page became a hit. Almost 2,000 people have RSVP’d on the event’s page as “Attending.” Gardner was inspired by a video sent to him by his friend Jordan Golson, an “avid Alabama fan” and student at Auburn University in Montgomery. “I had hoped it could be turned into something, but initially I just wanted to show Sam something awesome that would be insane to see happen in Bryant-Denny,” said Golson. The original video is from a Utah State basketball game, where the student section
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everyone to jump as a community to show that we believe in this city and our University coming back strong through Alabama football and this 2011 season.” “It’s more than just a chant for the game – it’s about the whole town,” said Golson, who is excited to see that the cheer has become a reality. “There is so much to play for – more than just the game, but for the entire city of Tuscaloosa, the state of Alabama and Alabama fans everywhere.” Gardner encourages students to attend the pep rally on Friday night at 8 p.m. in front of the stadium, where the new cheers will be taught. “The players have played for us, so we need to institute something into this one game to show them that we stand behind them 100 percent,” Gardner said. Students can find out more information through the event’s Facebook page.
ESPN analyst, UA grad to speak about game’s BCS implications By Taylor Holland News Editor newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Brad Edwards, a University of Alabama graduate and ESPN’s BCS analyst since 1999, will speak about Alabama’s game against LSU and the implications of the historical matchup in the Heritage Room of the Ferguson Center today at 6 p.m. Jackie Hurt, director of development for the Honors College, said she and Edwards have been friends since he worked at the University for Sports Information in the ‘90s. “Being a UA grad, Brad agreed to speak to our students next time ESPN GameDay was in town,” Hurt said. “We were delighted when ESPN GameDay announced they were coming to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama vs. LSU game. The Honors College Assembly and Sigma Chi fraternity – Brad was a Sigma Chi here at Alabama – were eager to host the event and thought Brad would be the perfect speaker to get this already-hyped town ready for
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participated in a chant and “jump around.” Gardner changed the words of the chant to “We believe that we will win,” although the jumping remains the same. The chant will begin when the stadium’s countdown clock reaches two minutes, right before kickoff. Gardner said he hopes that with the participation of the student section, the “We Believe, Jump Around,” as he calls it, will help make BryantDenny “the loudest and best stadium in the country.” “I saw this as an opportunity to show our players how much we believe in them, as they have believed in us all year and have played for 4-27-11 this whole season by dominating opponents week in and week out,” Gardner said. “I want us to ‘jump for Tuscaloosa’ as a way of everyone uniting in a jump to hype up our players, as well as the whole nation watching on TV, and most importantly, for
the big game.” Hurt said Edwards will speak about how he prepared as a student at the University for his career in sports broadcasting, his work at the University’s Sports Information Department and his experience at ESPN. Edwards will also talk about how he became the BCS “guru” when no one else seemed to be able to communicate how the Bowl Championship Series worked and the historical significance of Saturday’s game, she said. “We hope students will realize from Brad’s experience that hard work, determination and a willingness to do the jobs that are difficult and/or no one else wants to do will help you gain a unique expertise and realize your career dreams, making your job comprised of the things you enjoy most in life,” Hurt said. Edwards will be in Tuscaloosa for the AlabamaLSU game as a part of ESPN’s College GameDay Radio broadcast crew, for which he is an analyst alongside host Ryen Russillo and former NFL player
Trevor Matich. ESPN’s College GameDay Radio airs on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on campus on Nov. 5. Cami McCant, a sophomore majoring in accounting and an intern with the Honors College, said it’s neat to see alumni from the University coming back to share their experiences with current students. “It is going to be so great for students to hear Brad Edwards speak about his predictions for the LSU game this weekend, especially since the game is the only thought consuming every UA student’s mind,” McCant said. “It seems like too great of an opportunity to pass up.” The event is free to the public and is presented by the University of Alabama’s Honors College Assembly and Sigma Chi fraternity. “All Alabama fans are excited about this big game,” Hurt said. “Having BCS Brad Edwards in town is the perfect ingredient to provide an educated understanding of how Alabama is going to defeat LSU Saturday.”
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Far left: David Getz walks his dog on the Quad on Nov. 2. Left: Will Sides throws the frisbee on the Quad on a sunny Nov. 2 afternoon.
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Local businesses prepare for LSU weekend crowds By Katherine Martin Assistant News Editor klmartincw@gmail.com For local businesses, this isn’t just any other gameday weekend. As the “Game of the Century” draws nearer, businesses are busily preparing for the 102,000 fans making their way to Bryant-Denny for Alabama’s game versus LSU. Craig Williams, general manager of Buffalo Phil’s, said the restaurant generally has 22 people working at one time but has added staff for this weekend’s game. “We definitely stepped up,” he said. “We’re treating it like Penn State last year. We bought as much food and alcohol as we can, and we’re planning on a great weekend.” Williams said he expects fans to start showing up today but has already noticed a few RVs and some Alabama gear around campus. On game days, Buffalo Phil’s sees a mixture of Alabama fans and fans from the opposing team. “We see a lot of the same faces on game days,” Williams said, “but at the same time, we get a lot of opposing fans because of our location.” David Jones, manager of Alabama Express on The Strip, said it’s hard to get a lot of people to work on game days. “We’ll have some of our vendors come in and help supplement our staff,” Jones said. “We’ve got tons of product ready.” Verna Rowland, manager of Bama Fever in Midtown Village, said their store will not be adding additional staff for Saturday. “We’ll just be working extra hard,” Rowland said. If the Tide defeats the Tigers on Saturday, like Rowland expects, she said the store will be
swamped because they will have T-shirts with the score ready for fans. “This is, to us, like an Iron Bowl,” she said, “but I think it’s going to be crazier than the Iron Bowl. I think it’ll be more like a National Championship. That’s how people are looking at it.” David Jones, owner of Alabama Book Store, said he expects to be much busier, especially today and Friday, than any other gameday weekend. “Last year’s Iron Bowl was a disaster because it was on the Friday after Thanksgiving,” he said, “but any other Iron Bowl or Tennessee or Florida game, this could top that.” Alabama Express manager David Jones said the atmosphere surrounding the “Game of the Century” is what makes this game such a big deal. As for selling gear for visiting LSU fans, well, they’re out of luck at these locations. “We have anti-LSU gear in the store,” Jones said. “We’re loyalists, not opportunists.” Rowland said Bama Fever had two LSU gameday shirts; one is already sold out. “We will have nothing good here for LSU,” she said. Like the other store, Alabama Book Store will not cater to the LSU crowd. “We do have a generic ‘I was there’ shirt,” Jones said. “They might buy that.” After a win, Williams said the atmosphere at Buffalo Phil’s is electrifying. “Everybody’s in a great mood,” he said. “There’s usually not that many fights. With LSU, their fans usually come in large groups, and they’re here to party, win or lose. I imagine it’ll be pretty crazy when the game lets out at about 10:30.”
Above: Cassandra Aguililla, a freshman majoring in English, studies on the Quad on Nov. 2. Left: Leslie and John Burleson play with their baby, Braydon Burleson on the Quad on Nov. 2.
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SGA plans pep rally for LSU game By Kris Mitchell Contributing Writer
“SGA is excited to help organize the pep rally to show that our student body is excited • What: Pep rally for and is going to be even louder for Saturday’s football game LSU game against LSU,” said Peyton • Where: Walk of Falkenburg, SGA director of programming and advanceChampions ment. “We appreciate every• When: Friday at 8 one’s hard work that went into organizing this event. It’s cerp.m. tain to be a great time for all.” • Cost: Free The Turn It Up Tide Campaign will continue throughout the remainder of the year, and according to Communications President Stephen Swinson Director Seth Morrow, not said. “From start to finish, we all future events will revolve want our students to be in their around football. Other sports, seats and cheering as loud such as basketball, might see as they can for the Crimson similar events. “We’re planning an away Tide. Our team and coaches work hard, and we should do game bus for the Mississippi our part in the stands to help State game,” Morrow said. “It’s the Tide be successful on free as long as students provide a toy for Toys for T-Town.” the field.”
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The Student Government Association is launching the Turn It Up Tide Campaign to encourage students to show up and be loud during Saturday’s game against the LSU Tigers. SGA has partnered with the Athletic Department to organize a pep rally on Friday at 8:00 p.m. at the Walk of Champions in front of BryantDenny Stadium. The pep rally will include former Crimson Tide players and broadcaster Chris Stewart. The Million Dollar Band and Alabama cheerleaders will lead the crowd in cheers. “Alabama is known for having one of the loudest stadiums in the country, but we recognize we can do even more to help support our team,” SGA
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SGA launches Finish in Four campaign through DegreeWorks By Heather Lightsey Contributing Writer
provides students with the information they need to stay on track,� said Seth Morrow, Together with University SGA communications direcofficials, the University of tor. “Through working with Alabama SGA has launched its DegreeWorks and meeting with their advisor, students new Finish in Four campaign. Finish in Four works with will put together academic DegreeWorks, UA’s academic plans that help monitor their planning tool, to help students degree progress.� Finish in Four can save stuprepare their semesters ahead in order to graduate within dents money, while also allowing them to take part in study eight semesters. “Degree requirements abroad programs and interncan sometimes be difficult to ships, Morrow said. While Finish in Four allows understand, but Finish in Four
students to plan their semesters in advance, it also helps the University plan course schedules based on student need. UA offers over 80 undergraduate degree programs, and most bachelors degrees are obtainable within eight semesters of study, according to a press release. Angela Tomlinson, a sophomore majoring in music administration, said she thinks Finish in Four will be a big success. “It can be confusing sometimes to know what classes you
need to take and what requirements there are for your degree, so it’s good to have these tools to figure that out,� Tomlinson said. “A lot of people wouldn’t necessarily take the time to look all this up on their own, so it’s good that the website is there to make the process easier. As expensive as getting a college education is becoming, it’s good to have a tool to help make sure [students] can finish on time.� Patsy Dempsey, a sophomore majoring in secondary educa-
tion social science, agreed. “I think Finish in Four is a good idea because it helps people have a good and productive experience planning taking the right classes,� Dempsey said. “It also allows students to make sure they graduate as soon as possible.� In addition to the Finish in Four campaign, the SGA has also launched the Registration Help Hotline for students to use when registering for classes. Members of First Year Council man the hotline, and
the line is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. The number for the Registration Help Hotline is 205-348-8401. “Class registration can be a stressful time for students, and SGA is always looking for ways to make students’ lives easier,� Morrow said. “Finish in Four is just another example of the SGA’s commitment to improving student life at the University of Alabama.� For more information on Finish in Four, please visit www.finishinfour.ua.edu.
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Students open art gallery, fulfill long-time dream By Alexandra Ellsworth Senior Staff Reporter amellsworth@crimson.ua.edu
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Opening an art gallery is something UA students Connor Simpson and Sumerlin Brandon said they have on their bucket lists. With the opening of The Venue tonight, they can now cross it off. The new art gallery will open its doors at 5 p.m. in downtown Tuscaloosa. The gallery opening will be a part of Art Night, a free open house at various art galleries in downtown Northport and Tuscaloosa. There will also be free food, drinks and music by local artists Lena Dice and Amelia Webber. The Venue will close its doors for the night at 10 p.m. Brandon is a senior graduating in December with a BFA in studio art concentrated in digital media and painting. Simpson is a junior majoring in telecommunication and film with a minor in studio art. For both of them, it has been a longtime dream to open an art gallery. “We were looking for a studio space, and we saw this place was for lease, and when we saw that it wasn’t too expensive, we decided to sign the lease that day,” Brandon said. “It was very spur of the moment.” Although it happened suddenly, the art gallery was something they had both always wanted to do, Brandon said. “We had always talked about
• What: The Venue art gallery opening
• Where: Thursday, Nov. 3, 5-10 p.m.
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it,” Brandon said. “We asked both our parents first because we really trust their opinions, but once we got the okay from them, we decided to do it.” The name was also decided on spontaneously, Brandon said. “We went in to City Hall to get the business license, and they asked us what our place was called,” Brandon said. “We had not really thought of a name, but I said The Venue because Connor’s mom had suggested it, and we liked the name.” “But we really liked The Venue as the name because we want it to be a place open to all artists,” Simpson said. “We want it to be a place where students and local artists, photographers, painters, musicians and more can congregate, hang out and showcase their work.”
CW| Bryce Denton Above: Local art is displayed on the walls of The Venue. Right: The Venue is scheduled to open its doors tonight at 5 p.m.
We really liked The Venue as the name because we want it to be a place open to all artists. We want it to be a place where students and local artists, photographers, painters, musicians and more can congregate, hang out and showcase their work — Connor Simpson
Simpson said they hope to constantly rotate the works that will be on display. It will be open to everyone, but they really want the gallery to have a focus on students. The couple said they had to put in a lot of work to make the building a place worthy of displaying art. The once purple-
covered walls and green floors are gone, and the place is now ready to display the new art. There will be about ten artists featured for the grand opening. Some of the artists who will be included are students Aynslee Moon, a graduate student studying painting; Hilary Duke, a student majoring in studio art
and photography; and Henry Busby, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film. To submit artwork for display, artists can email submissions@thevenuedowntown. com with their submissions. “The Venue is always taking submissions for future shows,” Simpson said. “Everyone has a chance to get their work displayed.” The Venue will be open every
weekday and on weekends by appointment. Until Brandon graduates in December, the hours will not follow normal business hours. However, starting in January, The Venue will hold normal business hours Monday through Friday. For more information about the opening and upcoming events for The Venue, visit their Facebook page, facebook. com/thevenuedowntown.
Sigma Tau Delta sponsors local concert, book drive By Nathan Proctor Contributing Writer A collegiate honors society – especially one centered on world literature – doesn’t often conjure up the same images of manic fun and festivity as its greek brethren. However, Sigma Tau Delta’s University of Alabama chapter aims to exhibit both the fun and the compassion of an English honors society tonight in Tuscaloosa. Sigma Tau Delta is sponsoring a free 21-and-up concert and book drive at Green Bar downtown tonight at 8 p.m. The idea started last semester as a night when local bars would replace their usual cover charges with donations of children’s books, according to Sigma Tau Delta historian and UA senior Koel Wilton. The April 27 tornado, however, shifted their focus. Now, the honors society, guided by the ambition to create a culture of community literacy and promote general welfare, consolidated their effort into tonight’s concert. Wilton said their intention is to donate any collected books to an organization, such as the Alabama Black Belt Reading Initiative, who would distribute the books to local Tuscaloosa County schools. Though specifically seeking children’s books, the society will also take donations such as college textbooks as a part of a partnership with online bookseller Better World Books. “[Sigma Tau Delta wants stu-
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dents] to help out locally and give books,” Wilton said. “But also to come hang out, have fun and get other English majors excited about our honors society.” They will be taking books and donations throughout the night and feature two local bands. Sharing the bill with the Birmingham-based “alt folk” band Red Rover is Alabama band Belle Adair. Beginning in Birmingham as a recording project between a few friends, a five-man core came together in the Shoals to record a sixtrack EP that was released in January, swinging from sugary indie rock to airy acoustic folk.
Frontman Matt Green admits they are technically a rock band, but they try to make it “a little more interesting.” “As a music listener, I’m inter-
IF YOU GO ... • What: Red Rover and Belle Adair
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The Student Government Association and The Office of the Dean of Students will honor the memory of
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ested in lots of kinds of music,” Green said. “I like rock and roll, folk pop, but I love electronic music, classical music and everything else, so we try to be diverse in the instruments and
sounds we use.” According to Green, their set won’t make you too sad or too happy, and, while they play some “rocking” songs, they also aren’t afraid to slow it down in a bar setting. “You can have a beer and relax and not be assaulted by loud sounds and music,” Green
said. “We’re calm and gentlemanly from the stage.” The Green Bar, which is 21 and up, will have no cover charge and open its doors at 8 p.m. The concert will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m. Belle Adair will also have an in-store performance in Tuscaloosa’s Oz Music at 6 p.m.
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Hype at record high for ‘game of the century’ By Brett Hudson Senior Sports Reporter bbhudson@crmison.ua.edu @Brett_Hudson Alabama vs. LSU has always been a rather heated rivalry. Both fan bases are ranked among the most passionate in the nation. In recent times, the game has been called the Saban Bowl, referring to Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s previous tenure at LSU. This coming Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium, though, the fanatics of not just the two teams involved, but college football in general, will be treated to something rare: a meeting of the two topranked teams during the regular season. All BCS Nat i o n a l Championship games are meetings of No. 1 versus No. 2, and in recent history, the Southeastern Conference Championship game has featured the top two teams, most recently in 2009 with Alabama facing Florida. The last time the two highest ranked teams in college football met during the regular season was in 2006, when BCS leader Ohio State played the then No. 2 Michigan Wolverines. Now that the game is just days away, the fan and media frenzy for this game is in full throttle. YouTube has been set ablaze with hype videos, made both by fans and media outlets like ESPN. A YouTube search for “Alabama-LSU 2011” produced over 1,600 results. ESPN’s video opens up with, “You don’t need a map to find the top. Just look up. You don’t need a formula to find the numbers. Just count. 1, 2, everyone’s coming for you. Now, you are the chased and the coveted.” The mammoth showdown has dominated ESPN’s flagship program SportsCenter for days. It has even
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made us look at this and go, ‘Ok, this is going to be as big as we thought it would be.’” The Alabama-LSU showdown has even penetrated government institutions. There is a friendly wager on the game between Alabama governor Robert Bentley and Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal. If Alabama wins, on Bentley’s next visit to Louisiana, Jindal will treat him to a famous Louisiana seafood dinner, and if LSU were to win, Bentley would treat Jindal to a 13 National Championships BLT from Rama Jama’s here in Tuscaloosa. The hype video produced by ESPN ends with, “You’ve attained it. Now sustain it.” Sustaining success in the media madness is easier said than done.
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Alabama remains focused despite national attention By Zac Al-Khateeb Sports Reporter zialkhateeb@crimson.ua.edu
The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide continued its preparations for the topranked LSU Tigers Wednesday. Despite the hype surrounding the game, head coach Nick Saban said he’s kept his team focused on the game and let the players motivate themselves. For senior linebacker Courtney Upshaw, that motivation lies in the loss his team had last year against the Tigers in Death Valley. The motivation comes not so much from losing the game, but that they didn’t execute as well as they could have. “Just the fact that we made men-
tal errors,” Upshaw said, “that’s the difference from last year’s team and this year’s team. Where we made mistakes, where we could have won the game if we just did things right – that’s the main thing from that game.” Another thing Saban said he has stressed to his team is focus. Junior Michael Williams said the team has stayed focused, especially considering the huge implications of the game. “We don’t ever look at that,” Williams said. “We like to go out and play our best execution. If we execute better, execute well, the outcome should take care of itself. “Coach has molded it into us – we’re not playing against an opponent, we’re not playing against
scoreboards, we’re playing against exeOnly two games have been decided cution. That’s one thing we thrive on.” by more than a possession in that span: in 2006, when LSU beat Alabama 28-14 in Baton Rouge, La., and in 2009, when Series of the century eventual national champion Alabama What has become known as the won 24-15 in Tuscaloosa. Besides those “Game of the Century” between the two games, however, the average martop two teams in the land is just the gin of victory has been 4.75 points. Still, Upshaw said his team is only latest in a line of great games played between the Tide and the Tigers, worrying about the here and now. “With what Coach Saban says dating all the way back to 2005. In that matchup, the No. 4 Tide and all the time, we prepare the same No. 5 Tigers clashed in Tuscaloosa for any other team,” Upshaw said. in what would become an overtime “But it’s just the fact that we’re all thriller. The Tide lost the game 13-16. going to be hyped and ready… ” Despite the team’s focus, Upshaw Still, the game signified the first of several matchups between the two teams said the game’s enormity didn’t escape that have been decided by only one him. “It’s going to be a big game for us possession.
as a whole,” Upshaw said. “Offense, defense, special teams. Those guys coming in, No. 1, of course you hear a lot of talk about those guys. “It’s a big game. Rivalry or not, it’s a big game when it’s us and LSU.”
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Head coach Nick Saban said despite Alfred McCullough getting the start for Tennessee, right guard Anthony Steen has continued to practice this week. Saban said he will put in the player who best puts his time in an effort to win. Running back Eddie Lacy continued practicing with the team Wednesday, although his right foot is still wrapped, and he is still limping slightly.
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By Giovanna Morales Contributing Writer There is already a lot of hype around campus involving this Saturday’s “Game of the Century” between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide football teams, but it looks like the Crimson Tide football team is not the only one who has a date with the Tigers this weekend. This Friday, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams continue their season as they travel to Baton Rouge, La., to take on Southeastern Conference rival, the LSU Tigers. The Tide has already begun its process of working towards winning the SEC championship and the NCAA Championships in the spring. Last year, when both teams faced LSU, head coach Eric McIlquham said the two teams split the match. “The men won, and the women came up just a little bit short,” he said, “We’re evenly matched. Both meets came down to the last two events.” This time around, McIlquham said he expects a great meet
down at LSU, as he does every year, where he hopes that his swimmers and divers will knock them out of the park. “Our main goal of this meet is to score more points than them,” McIlquham said. “If they go first, we need to be second.” McIlquham said his team and LSU’s team have very similar styles. “It’s kind of similar to football because we match up very well, and it’s like a mirror image of both the teams,” McIlquham said. “They have very similar strengths and very similar weaknesses.” When dealing with an SEC team like LSU, there is no doubt they will be a tough opponent for the Tide. “LSU is motivation enough for me,” McIlquham said. “All we’ve been hearing about all week is LSU and Alabama.” After this meet, the Tide returns to action on Thursday, Dec. 1, where both teams will compete in the three-day meet at the USA Swimming National Championships in Atlanta, Ga., where the athletes have a chance to qualify for the Olympic trials.
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