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Non-profit theatre to end season
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Tuscaloosa Theatre to debut comedic musical By Jeremy Connor | Contributing Writer
Most people who have taken part in a hobby as a kid were required to do some sort of fundraising. This may have helped to ensure that the baseball team could swing new bats, the marching band could play PLAN TO GO new instruments or the cheerleadWHAT: ‘Fiddler on ers could the Roof’ wear new WHEN: 7:30 p.m., uniforms. Friday, July 10 The world Sunday, July 19 of theatre WHERE: Beanis no differBrown Theatre ent, in that fundraising plays an essential role of paying for the productions that the audiences so thoroughly enjoy. Theatre Tuscaloosa, a community theatre that can boast being one of the largest in the state, will soon perform “Fiddler on the Roof.” The show, like any large production, costs a great deal of money to put together. Amongst SEE PERFORMANCE PAGE 12 Photo courtesy of Patrick McIntyre
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UA receives grant for nursing degree By Jeremy Connor | Contributing Writer
Parks and rec Tuscaloosa plays host to many parks with a variety of amenities, including trails, dog-friendly parks and the tallest slide in the Southeastern United States.
Advancements in technology and pedagogy have equipped universities around the country to train nursing students for a variety of reallife situations before they even step foot in a hospital. However, there is a big problem – the number of nursing educators is declining rapidly, and in the ever-changing landscape of nursing, they
are needed to help students become prepared to face realworld issues at the bedside. “Nursing education has evolved in many ways over the past twenty years,” said Suzanne Prevost, dean and professor of the Capstone College of Nursing. “The increased use of technology is one of the more visible changes. Nurses need a strong knowledge base in information technology and the mechanical aptitude to effectively manage the wide variety of diagnostic tools, monitors and interventional
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equipment used in health care facilities.” Said Susan Appel, a professor in the Capstone College of Nursing: “It used to be that you were limited by your geographical location to get particularly advanced degrees, but now because of online courses, which may require students to come to campus a few times during their program, it has allowed nursing education to be available for everyone.” Technology is a big factor
“It is not sufficient for nurses and nursing students to just read and memorize course content. ” — Suzanne Prevost
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In order for its new glass pulverizer to become operational, the City of Tuscaloosa’s Environmental Services Department will need to collect 11,000 pounds of glass from the community. Citizens can bring their household glass bottles and jars to the Environmental Services Department’s 24-hour drop-off site located at 3440 Kauloosa Ave. Glass won’t be collected curbside as to avoid safety and environmental concerns. Labels, corks and lids can be left intact but glass must be clean, empty and separated by color before dropping off. Examples of glass not being accepted include auto glass, plate and window glass, mirrors and glass medical supplies. Over the span the of the next few months, citizens will be able to find glass-only drop-off trailers located around Tuscaloosa County in order to make
the glass recycling process easier. The exact locations of these drop-off sites will be announced at a later time. The Environmental Services Department’s pulverizer is the result of an Alabama Department of Environmental Management grant awarded in 2014. The machine is nearly installed and will soon be able to convert recyclable glass containers into glass, mulch or sand, which can be used in place of pipe insulation, road bed lining, concrete and landscaping mulch. For more information, call Tuscaloosa 311 at (205) 248-5311 or visit the Environmental Services Department’s website: www. tuscaloosa.com/recycle. Compiled by Heather Buchanan
Call for proposals for evolution meeting The programing committee for the 2016 Southeastern Evolutionary Perspectives Society (SEEPS) meeting is now accepting proposals for papers, posters, workshops, performances and creative activities on the topic of evolutionary perspectives or evolution education. The proposals must be between 100 and 250 words and the deadline is July 31. Registration costs are $100 for professionals, $50 for graduate students, $20 for undergraduate students and free for K-12 students, teachers and individuals volunteering at the conference. The conference will be held on Darwin Day Weekend,
celebrated annually in February. The 2016 conference will be held February 1214 at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus. The goal of SEEPS is to bring about cross-disciplinary evolution research and education at any level. For more information on the conference, to submit a proposal or to register for the conference visit the 2016 conference website at http://seeps2016. weebly.com/. Compiled by Heather Buchanan
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CORRECTION In an article published last Wednesday, The Crimson White identified Laura Testino as the writer of “Buildings on campus reflect Civil War-era architecture.” The correct writer of this piece is Katherine Metcalf. The Crimson White regrets this error and is happy to set the record straight.
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The University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics program is hosting a wheelchair basketball camp for children at the end of this week. Beginning on Thursday morning, the campers attending the camp will participate in skills sessions each morning and afternoon and competitions each evening of the four-day camp. University of Alabama coaches and players, some from the 2015 women’s national
championship team, will instruct the campers. For more information on the camp or the schedule, contact David Miller in The University of Alabama’s Media Relations department by phone at (205) 3480825 or by email at dcmiller2@ur.ua.edu. Compiled by Heather Buchanan
Grand opening for Snow Hinton Park slide on Wednesday One of Tuscaloosa’s parks is preparing to host the grand opening of its newest attraction. The grand opening for the tallest slide in the Southeast will be held next Wednesday, July 15, at 2 p.m. The slide is currently available for community members
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UMC-Northport to open this week, grand opening in August By Patrick Smith | Contributing Writer
University Medical Center, which is operated by The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, opened a new location in Northport July 1. University Medical Center-Northport, located in the Fitness One building on McFarland Boulevard, is a relocation of UMC-Black Warrior Family Medicine. The focus of UMC-Northport will be on providing comprehensive healthcare for its patients, as well as training residents, interns and medical students. The move was done to make more space and be more accessible to citizens on that side of town. “We’re expanding our services that we were giving on the University campus UMC,” said H. Joseph Fritz, clinic director at UMC-Northport. “We’re now in Northport and training family doctors, also providing primary care to this part of Tuscaloosa.” Fritz will practice with Ray Brignac, Jennifer Clem, Catherine Skinner and nurse practitioner Lisa Bashier as well as resident physicians. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration for UMC-Northport will be held in August. Patients of all ages in the West Alabama community can receive treatment for a whole range of needs, including, but not limited to, chronic and acute illnesses. UMC-Northport will also be able to treat minor emergencies. Scheduled
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appointments and walk-ins are available. “The importance of our move was to offer more access to the community and to serve more Northport patients up here,” said Candice Biby, Administrative Director of Clinical Services for UMC-Northport. UMC-Warrior Family Medicine started in 2014 when Fritz and his practice, Warrior Family Practice, merged with the college. Fritz had practiced privately in Tuscaloosa since 1978. The College of Community Health Sciences, established by a special act of the Alabama Legislature in 1972, was created with an emphasis on primary care
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COLUMN | CONFEDERATE FLAG
Flag history has more than one side MARK
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COLUMN | FREE SPEECH
Bentley made right move to remove flag
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It seems rare, sometimes, for two great things to happen to the state of Alabama in the same week, let alone the same day, but on June 24, we found out that Google planned to pour $600 million into the state in order to turn one of Alabama’s old coal burning factories into a gold (data) factory. However, to many, that wasn’t the best news. At 8:20 a.m., with Robert Bentley’s orders in hand, two Capitol workers took down the flag that represented glory to so many. It was about time. I admire Governor Bentley’s decision. I admire his response to criticism even more. “This is the right thing to do…this had the potential to become a major distraction as we go forward.” Without wasting time with any sentiment or personal feelings about how maybe some great, great uncle was a Confederate general, Governor Bentley opened the door to a brighter
future for Alabama. It felt nice these last few weeks to join the rest of the modern world. As he went on to say, “It’s so important t h at we present an image in Alabama that things are different today than they were in 1963.” He’s right. Fortunately as a Jewish student at Alabama, I haven’t had to deal with seeing Nazi symbols on trucks or houses, and no matter how much I value free speech, I would like to continue to not see these things. Although they are historical items, the Confederate flags represent to so many what the Nazi flag represents to the Jewish population: intolerance and ignorance. Unfortunately, like the occasional anti-semitic remark that catches my ear, it will be tough to kill racism in our state, but by removing one of its strongholds from public display, we have taken a step in the right
direction. The aftermath of Gov. Bentley’s decision will steam for quite a while in more than a few individuals. Just last week I overheard someone sternly announce to a bathroom sink, “Flags don’t kill people, people kill people.” While this man may not have been able to recognize it at the time, this paramount step at our Capitol will keep our state, which is great in so many ways, from being held back by its past. Alabama doesn’t seem to be encroaching on any individual’s right to free speech just yet. So there’s no need to worry about breaking the law if you have the flag flying from your doorstep or plastered on your back windshield, but you should worry about looking inhumane instead.
It’s so important that we present an image in Alabama that things are different today than they were in 1963.
Eric Roddy is a senior majoring in philosophy. His column runs biweekly.
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Two weeks have passed since Governor Bentley had the Confederate flags removed from the Alabama Capitol grounds, and still the debate over the flag’s meaning and use rages on. The governor’s removal of the flags, in particular the controversial “Confederate Battle Flag,” came in the wake of the mass murder of nine black churchgoers in Charleston at the hand of white supremacist hell-bent on sparking a “race war.” In the days following that tragedy, debate exploded over the Confederate flag, which flew over the South Carolina State House before, during and after the tragedy at Emanuel AME Church occurred. Supporters of the flag have argued that it is simply an important part of the South’s history, and therefore any attempt to remove it from the public space amounts to an attempt to rewrite history or simply wipe it out altogether. Similar arguments have been used to oppose the removal or alteration of other monuments and symbols, sometimes from the other side of the ideological spectrum. For example, there’s a debate being waged right now over whether the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, the sight of Bloody Sunday and an important symbol of the civil rights movement, should be renamed. The bridge’s namesake was the Grand Dragon of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan, a Confederate general, and later a Klan-backed Democratic senator. Some, naturally, feel it’s wrong to continue to honor the legacy of such a man by keeping his name on such an iconic bridge. Others, however, argue that to change the name to the proposed “Journey to Freedom Bridge,” would whitewash the dark, troubled history of the
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state, not to mention remove the powerful irony of having a bridge named after a white supremacist be almost exclusively known for its role in the civil rights movement. Similar debates, albeit on a smaller scale, have occurred here at the Capstone over the names of various buildings on campus, including Nott Hall, Morgan Hall and others. Those same arguments of protecting history, however dark it may be, have often been used by those who support keeping the names of these buildings. However, it can’t be assumed that the average student or visitor on campus even knows that history. There are no references on campus or on the University’s web pages to the true stories of men like Josiah Nott or John Tyler Morgan or David Bibb Graves. Only the occasional story or column in The Crimson White, or perhaps a vocal faculty member, presents the darker sides of the stories of our building’s namesakes. After all, the University has regularly shown that it is more interested in ignoring history, or at least whitewashing it, than acknowledging it. And that’s the real truth to both of these debates, whether over the flag, the bridge or these buildings on campus: history has more than one side. The flag is historical, sure, but for all those who claim it represents the history of a South who supported state’s rights and blah blah blah, it also represents the violent oppression of an entire group of people because of the color of their skin. By flying it over a state capitol, we discounted that history, and we continue to silence those voices. Here, at UA, if we truly want to acknowledge our history, then keeping these names on our buildings is not enough if we don’t make that history evident and known. Mark Hammontree is a senior majoring in secondary education-language arts. His column runs biweekly.
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OPINIONS Wednesday, July 8, 2015 COLUMN | OBSTRUCTIONISM
Win Johnson’s letter represents deeper problems with government KYLE A.
Simpson Staff Columnist
As Americans, we often view the abstract idea of our republic with pride. The representatives that the people send to Washington are there to advance the interests of the common citizen all within the framework of a Constitution and a Bill of Rights that protects freedom, liberty and fairness. It’s a great system, right? Today, obstructionism has replaced democracy in one of our major political parties, and inexplicably, this strategy continues to impact the function of our government. I may have come to this realization during the federal government shutdown of 2013 when over 2 million federal employees lost their guaranteed income due to a game of chicken that certain lawmakers used to try to shrink the government. Or maybe the idea dawned on me this February when the House voted for the 67th time to repeal Obamacare. That’s not a typo - while Congress passes a historically low number of bills, they apparently
have time for political posturing. Perhaps the idea became clear when numerous public figures pretended to not understand how the First Amendment works in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, Alabama’s own Judge Roy Moore - along with his lawyer Win Johnson - and presidential candidate Bobby Jindal all have several things in common. First, they are incredibly smart people, having graduated law schools, run state governments, and developed successful political networks. Second, they have used their talents to gain influence and a voice, with varying success, that seemingly has credibility in some corners of the political landscape. Third, these smart men have all knowingly lied to Americans so they can advance their own agenda and remain popular with those that don’t understand - or care - about what the First Amendment really means. In an open letter on the topic of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on
same-sex marriage (that many believe is directed at Governor Bentley, who had a reasonable response to the ruling), Moore’s lawyer Mr. Johnson writes, “Public official, what will you do? Will you stand up for the law of Alabama, for the people, for the weak and vulnerable, for the law of God? Or will you capitulate? Will you become complicit in the takeover by the wicked?” This incendiary and entirely false idea makes me want to question if this man even went to law school. The worst of the response to the samesex marriage ruling has seen public officials like Judge Moore place the “law of God” above the law of the United States, and Bobby Jindal declaring “no earthly court” can alter the definition of marriage. These statements are completely and utterly irresponsible coming from elected officials in the United States. These men who would likely decry the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran seem to want to create a Christian Republic of America. These smart men don’t actually believe what they’re saying has any legal power. Instead, they say these things to
This is the new normal in American politics...
capitalize on a situation that has many people, particularly in the South, feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. This is the new normal in American politics, and it has replaced true representative democracy with obstructionism and dishonesty. The only way to combat it is to have an informed electorate, but, as it has been well documented, that isn’t always the case. Our system of democracy and fairness will eventually win out, as it has for 239 years now, but we may have to endure some of this unfairness and dishonesty a little longer. Kyle Simpson is a junior majoring in biology. His column runs biweekly.
OBSTRUCTIONISM 1. 2013 Government Shutdown 2. 67 attempts to repeal ObamaCare 3. Public figures capitalizing on theocratic rhetoric
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015
By Christian Elliott | Contributing Writer
The Tuscaloosa Nike Factory Store opened its doors for the first time, revealing the brand’s first store in a college town on Thursday. Over 300 excited customers packed into the store in anticipation of its opening. They jammed as “Sweet Home Alabama” blared over the speakers. The newlyhired employees handed out free Nike headphones to all those who endured the long line outside. Alabama cheerleaders, Big Al and former Crimson Tide wide receiver and current Oakland Raider Amari Cooper were all present to mark the opening of Nike T-Town, with Cooper cutting the trademark ribbon to show its official opening. “We are really excited about this store,” said Zoe Krislock, vice president of the Nike Factory Stores in North America. “One of the reasons we decided on opening a store in Tuscaloosa was because of Nike’s partnership with The University of Alabama. We have been partners for over 40 years in sports, and
we think this is a great community that enjoys sports in both high school and college. It is a great connection between the brand and the community.” The Nike store is located in Midtown Village, just a short drive from The University of Alabama campus. Krislock pointed out that compared to Nike Towns, which are the premier stores that bring the brand to life in big metropolitan cities, the “factory store” has more affordable items. Inside the Nike Factory Store, the brand will offer a selection of running, training and other sporting products, as well as a wide selection of shoes and specific Nike— Zoe Krislock made Alabama Crimson Tide products. Also present at the store will be the Nike.com Assist, an in-store massive touch screen computer. This device allows the customer to purchase products directly off Nike.com, combining the online shopping cart with the products they have already purchased within the store. The Nike.com Assist experience also allows zero shipping fees for the buyer.
We are really excited about this store.
Former Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper cut the ribbon for Tuscaloosa’s Nike store grand opening. CW / Danielle Parker
BY THE NUMBERS Midtown Village 1800 McFarland Blvd. East 18 apparel and accesories 16 dining 2 home furnishings 14 services 2 shoes 8 specialty 60 total stores
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NEWS Wednesday, July 8, 2015
The Sundown Lecture Series on Amelia Gayle Gorgas will be held in the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. CW / Danielle Parker
Former UA professor to discuss Gorgas’ life By Heather Buchanan | News Editor
Tuscaloosa residents will have the opportunity to learn about the person behind the campus-famous surname Gorgas at a lecture Thursday evening. Sarah Woolfolk Wiggins, a former UA history professor and Gorgas historian, will present the lecture on Amelia Gayle Gorgas in the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. Light refreshments will be available beginning at 5:15 p.m. with the lecture to follow from 5:45-6:30 p.m. This lecture is part of the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society’s Sundown Lecture Series. “Our mission here at the [Tuscaloosa County] Preservation Society is to educate and let people know what preservation is all about: what it has been in the past, what it is now and what it needs to be in the future,” said Lucy Murphy, event coordinator for TCPS. “The Sundown Lecture Series is our outreach program to, more or less, get the community involved and let them know what’s happening and why preservation is important.” Gorgas was known as the “campus mother,” Wiggins said, for many students who were away from home for their first time. While living in a house on
campus now known as the Gorgas House education and what she went on to Museum, Gorgas served as a nurse do with it. matron in the infirmary and postmistress Wiggins said Gorgas’ long, dynamic in the University’s first post office — both life draws interest from people of many of which were located in her home — as different backgrounds and interests. She well as a librarian. The Amelia Gayle appeals to Civil War buffs as the wife of a Gorgas Library confederate generat the heart of the al, to University of campus is named Alabama students after her. and alumni as an Wiggins said she important campus plans to start the figure and to those lecture with what in medicine for her she has discovered connection to her most people want son, a sanitation to know about a officer for the U.S. person: what they — Sarah Woolfork Wiggins military who played looked like, what an important role in their personalthe construction of ity was and how the Panama Canal. they fit into their “She lived to be family. Gorgas 87-years-old, so the was petite, barely reaching five feet sections of her life appeal to different tall and was known for her “fun” and people,” Wiggins said. “delightful” personality. Wiggins has been researching the “She’s just a lady with tremendous per- Gorgas family since the 1980s as an offsonality, and this is true when she’s young shoot from her field of Reconstruction and throughout the entire period of her history. What began as a study of Josiah life,” Wiggins said. Gorgas in the reconstruction era evenAfter introducing the audience to her tually led to what she called “a lifetime subject, Wiggins then discuss Amelia’s project.”
She lived to be 87 years old so the sections of her life appeal to different people.
“From [Josiah’s journals], it just led from one thing to another,” Wiggins said. “I began writing essays about the material that was in the manuscript collection and in the diary. Then I discovered there were other diaries in the collection by other family members for various periods.” Murphy said the lecture is slated to wrap up around 6:30 p.m., at which point the floor will open for a question and answer session with Wiggins. Parking is available on the street or in the lot next to the Jemison Mansion. Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society members receive free admission; everyone else is charged $5. In addition to the lecture, a TCPS member will be dressed in character as Amelia.
PLAN TO GO WHAT: Sundown Lecture Series, Amelia Gayle Gorgas WHEN: Thursday 5:15 p.m. WHERE: Jemison Van de Graaf Mansion PRICE: Free for members, $5 for non-members
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The UA Nursing School will use money from a grant to offer loans to nursing students at a reduced interest rate. Photo courtesy of Patrick McIntyre
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that changes constantly in all fields, but not everyone would expect the changes the nursing field has recently been through. Entirely different philosophies in teaching have been adopted that feature simulations and hands on situationalbased learning with a strong emphasis on critical thinking. “It is not sufficient for nurses and nursing students to just read and memorize course content,” Prevost said. “Because of this need for nurses to be prepared to think on their feet, our instructional approaches and our methods of testing have evolved to be very action-oriented rather than the traditional sage on the stage approach.” These changes in the nursing field require educators to put them into action and create capable nurses that can be relied upon under any circumstance. In order to encourage more nursing students to pursue doctoral degrees and take on teaching careers, the University is using money from a recent grant to offer loans to the students at a reduced interest rate, with potential for loan forgiveness of up to 8 percent. The grant, which the University received from the United States Heath Resources and Services Administration,
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Bureau of Health Professions Division of Nursing, was first given to UA last year for the amount of $133,316, which helped support 14 students. This year, the University was given $263,890, which will be used to continue the support of the original 14 students, as well as offer loans to new borrowers. Appel said the loans that come out of the recent grant will help enrollment. Unlike other common student loans, such as federal loans students receive through their FAFSA, this money grant is not given out based on need. “Almost all Ed.D. students will qualify for some amount of funding on a first come, first serve basis,” said Alice March, assistant dean for graduate programs and an associate professor of nursing. A large incentive for accepting the loans is that students will not have to pay back the majority of the money if they follow through with a specific post-graduation service agreement. “Each borrower must complete four years as a full-time nurse educator at an accredited nursing program,” March said. “For each of the first 3 years, there is a 20 percent principal and interest forgiveness. Upon completion of the fourth year, an additional 25 percent of principal and interest are forgiven; thus totaling 85 percent in all.” The student then would be required to pay the remaining 15 percent of the money they borrowed back at a reduced
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interest rate. “The current interest rate for this loan is 3 percent as long as the borrower completes the program and does not default on the service agreement,” March said. March said one of the main demographics of borrowers for this loan is professionals in the nursing field looking to go back to school.
“Because the nursing profession needs new nurse educators to take care of all of the students that really are coming through here, we want to encourage them [nurses and teachers] to come back to school,” March said. Donna Lemkin, a nurse working at DCH Regional Medical Center, said she would have considered the loan offer before she became a nurse, had her circumstances been different. “Pre-children? Absolutely. Currently in my life? Not even if you gave me the whole loan,” Lemkin said. Lemkin began working as a nurse after obtaining her two-year degree from Jefferson Davis College in Brewton, Alabama. She started a bachelor’s program, but pregnancy prevented her from completing the degree. She has been working as a nurse for 24 years, and said she would consider a loan option later in life. “I have children in college now, so I can’t stop working and go to school right now myself,” Lemkin said. “Maybe one day I might would consider it, but currently, I am extremely fulfilled at the bedside. “I wish I could see more people go into nursing,” she said. “Not because it is a good paying job, but because they want to make a difference in people’s lives. It’s a very rewarding job for me. If I have to be away from my family, I feel like I can make a difference, and I very much enjoy what I do.”
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Katie McCoy visited Herrenchiemsee in Munich, Germany, while studying abroad. Photo courtesy of Katie McCoy
Student studies in Innsbruck, gets to travel Europe with UA in Austria Editor’s note: In each issue this summer, The Crimson White will publish a column written by a student who is studying abroad in order to share their experiences in a foreign country. By Katie McCoy
This summer I was fortunate enough to participate in the UA in Austria program led by Glenn Tootle through the College of Engineering. I participated in the summer interim course, Water Resources and Climate: European Alps, to gain a unique technical elective credit for my major. Although I returned from my study abroad program at the beginning of June, the experiences I had are still fresh in my mind. Our classes were intriguing and were held in a much different atmosphere than most college students are used to: a historic hotel lobby. Our lab and field exercises took us from Austria to Italy and then to Germany a handful of times. We visited three castles, the highest point in Germany, ice caves and more. From learning about the cross-dating techniques used to find the age of medieval castles to calculating the snow water equivalent of the many Austrian glaciers, this class had something for
everyone to enjoy. For those who enjoy music history, we were able to spend two days in Salzburg visiting historical sites such as Mozart’s birthplace, and taking an informative boat cruise down the river. When we were not in class or out in the field for lab, we were free to visit historical sites in Innsbruck on our own. Class socials made it easy to immerse ourselves in the resident scene. We had pizza parties and did karaoke at a local tavern and were able to find all the great restaurants during our three weeks in town. Some of the students even hiked to the top of the mountain (while my sister and I took the cable car to the top and took pictures). At the end of the program, it was easy to continue traveling through Europe, so I went on to England and Wales for 10 days before returning to Alabama. Studying abroad opens your eyes to cultures different than your own and that experience can be invaluable when joining the workforce upon graduation. The opportunity to take a class for degree credit while traveling is something that I believe every student should take advantage of.
Studying abroad opens your eyes to cultures different than your own.
Katie McCoy is a senior majoring in civil and environmental engineering.
WEDNESDAY July 8, 2015
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6 activity centers 18-hole golf course Source tcpara.org, CW / Noah Huguley
A new installation at Snow Hinton Park on McFarland Boulevard East is seeking to elevate the level of recreation in the county. Currently receiving its finishing touches, it includes the longest spiral slide in the Southeast United States as well as a “space net” and a “sky walk,” which consist of steel cables wrapped in nylon rope suspended 1-2 feet apart. Adrian Cleckler, the executive assistant and playground designer of the slide, said she wanted to add something unique to the playground k wy. experience for r Pages. neall ck Warof Jachildren “Playgrounds right now all look the same,” she said. “We wanted to create the tallest slide to attract children and their parents.” The new feature stands out among the rest of the flat, grassy park due to its towering height, making it visible from the adjacent shopping center as well as the University Mall. The recordbreaking slide sits at a lofty 35 feet, and its pyramidal climbing web ascends equally high. This height has some parents concerned. “It looks kinda dangerous to me,” said Diane Langford, a concerned parent. “It’s something you should do at your own risk, and parents need to know that.” The Tuscaloosa County Parks and CW / Danielle Parker Recreation Authority hopes that it will be able to dispel these fears. With two who had just exited the slide. “But ultiplayground safety inspectors on staff mately it wasn’t too bad. I think everySt.years of playground body will have a good time.” 5th 13 – one with1over U design experience – the decision wasniv Luci Beavers, an Alabama territory esales rsity representative at Kompan, said made with safety in mind. Blvd team’s goal was to create a “This feature meets all safety stan- the design . dards from the safety organization that slide that adds many aspects of play for certifies all play equipment and exceeds children of all ages. some of the standards for safety,” said “This slide adds another element of Rebecca Booker, public relations and play,” she said. “We try to focus on as marketing manager of PARA. “We many aspects on one slide as we can.” wanted something that would make The slide’s purpose was not only to a big splash, and we researched for draw people of all ages’ attention, but several months to find the appropriate also to create something that stood as kind of equipment.” a grand symbol for Tuscaloosa. She also Because of its unconventionality and said kthat the tallest slide in the Southeast thrill, Booker said the installation is willSmake people from all over Alabama more suitable for older kids, teens, and travel and experience the beauty of young adults. However, there is anoth- its parks. er smaller playground right next to the Beavers also added that the slide is new one, should children or parents special because it is becoming a wellfeel uneasy. known attraction that is bringing the Testament to its age-agnosticism, the community together. park hosted a myriad of children as well The height of the slide is a fun factor as a group of staff from the Arts and for people because it gives them a way to Sciences Student Services Center at The challenge themselves to climb to the top. University of Alabama, who decided to “You have to go through a challenge to stop by as part of their team-building go through the whole slide,” Adrian said. activities Tuesday afternoon. There was “The theory is that you get rewarded at a real atmosphere of encouragement as, the end because it is not easy as it looks amidst a chorus of “You go!” and “You to climb the whole slide.” can do it!” four staff members made it to The grand opening for the slide will be the top and came down the slide. held next Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. “It was a little intimidating when I The slide is located at Snow Hinton Park got on the ropes up there,” said Tyler right off McFarland Boulevard by the Roberts, director of pre-law advising, main playground and walking trail.
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12 Theatre uses performanceinspired fundraising events PERFORMANCE FROM PAGE 1
other items and services, costs include set production, costumes and makeup. In order to ensure financial coverage, the group takes most of its donations in a traditional tiered platform. Allyson Azar, a member of the ensemble in the show, said she supports the use of fundraising for the show. “Fundraising is such an important aspect of community shows because it shows the support of the arts within the community,” Azar said. “Without it, we would not be able to survive and do what we love.” Azar said though this is her first show with Theatre Tuscaloosa, she has done various types of fundraising throughout her time in theatre. “In other theatres, I have been a part of fundraising, like small free performances with donations, as well as doing fundraisers with local restaurants to receive percentages of tickets to donate to us,” she said. Justin Barnett plays the role of the innkeeper in the play and serves as the male dance captain. “Putting on shows cost a lot of money, especially when you are a non-profit theatre organization. Theatre Tuscaloosa does a great job of finding money through grants, sponsorships and fundraisers,” Barnett said. Barnett, an 18-show veteran with
WEDNESDAY July 8, 2015 Theatre Tuscaloosa, has been a part of many fundraising opportunities. “I helped organize a fundraiser with Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre, an organization where I found my love for theatre,” he said. “My dear friend, Kelsey Holland, and myself organized a dinner theatre and silent auction last summer for TCT and it was a huge success.” Besides the typical donation methods that most theatres use, Theatre Tuscaloosa has also come up with a new, creative way to donate. Listing items for auction that fit into the story of Fiddler, Theatre Tuscaloosa is taking donations to the dowries of Tevye, the main character who attempts to marry off his daughters. For example, a patron can pledge $300 to help cover the “Matchmaker’s Fee.” Charles Prosser plays the main character of the story, Tevye the milkman. Prosser had an active part in the fundraising for this show in particular and was a part of the dowry donation event. “I, along with three other cast mates, performed songs from the show for the folks there to bid on several items,” he said. Throughout his tenure with Theatre Tuscaloosa and other theatres, including productions at the University, Prosser has participated in other fundraising events. “I have participated in ‘Miscast,’ a fundraiser where performers got to do scenes or sing songs that they would never actually be cast to do,” Prosser said. “For example, I got to sing ‘Tomorrow’ from ANNIE as Annie. Another event was called ‘Casting Couch,’ where folks bid to have performers do numbers or scenes from
Theatre Tuscaloosa used fundraisers to correspond with themes in ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ CW / Hanna Curlette
past shows or be placed in scenes of the bidder’s choosing.” Paul K. Looney, the director of the show, said even though the theatre makes money off of fundraising events like the dowry auction, the main source of funding for each show comes from a corporate sponsor. “The way most theatres work is that you live off of your corporate sponsors and your season subscribers,” Looney said. “What Theatre Tuscaloosa does is we will have different levels of contributors, and we actually have corporate sponsors that sponsor a show. Aside from that, there is no major donor that foots the bills for us.” This combination of the smaller fundraising opportunities and the bigger sponsors is what makes shows like “Fiddler on the Roof” a possibility for the Tuscaloosa community to enjoy.
2015-2016 SEASON MAKING FUN! WHAT: To Kill a Mockingbird WHEN: Oct. 23 - Nov. 1 WHERE: Bean-Brown Theatre WHAT: Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical WHEN: Dec. 11-20 WHERE: Bean-Brown Theatre WHAT: The Glass Menagerie WHEN: Feb. 12-21 WHERE: Bean-Brown Theatre WHAT: Regrets Only WHEN: May 13-22 WHERE: Bean-Brown Theatre WHAT: The Producers WHEN: July 15-24 WHERE: Bean-Brown Theatre CW / Sarah Huff Moore
13 UA professor wins Harper Lee fiction award Editor | Laura Testino culture@cw.ua.edu Wednesday, July 8, 2015
By Matthew Wilson | Staff Reporter
As a child, Deborah Johnson would sit on her parents’ and grandparents’ laps and listen to them read. The idea of reading to her was something warm and comforting. While the rest of her family went into medicine, she had one dream for her future, something she always wanted to do: writing. For her novel, “The Secret of Magic,” Johnson will receive the 2015 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. Monique Fields, manager of communications, said the award was created five years ago to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and former University of Alabama law student and author, Harper Lee. The award, authorized by Lee and cosponsored by the University’s School of Law and the ABA Journal, is given annually to a work of fiction that best illuminates the role of lawyers in society and their power to effect change. Previous winners include John Grisham, Michael Connelly and Paul Goldstein. Johnson, who beat out 16 entries including finalists Linda Fairstein and Robert Dugoni, is the first woman and black author to win this prize. “My goodness. It’s pretty stunning,” Johnson said. “I didn’t even know this book was being considered for that prize until I became a finalist. ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ is just a seminal book for so many people. It is called the American novel. To win this is just wonderful.” Johnson’s novel explores race relations in Mississippi during the 1940s after World War II by following Regina, a NewYork-born lawyer working under activist Thurgood Marshall, who sends her to investigate the death of an African-American veteran, Joe Howard Wilson. Although the book is a work of fiction, Johnson said she draws from real life examples. The main character Regina is inspired by reallife lawyer and activist Constance Baker Motley, who graduated from Columbia Law School and worked under Marshall. Johnson said Wilson was inspired by the real life case of Isaac Woodard, a WWII veteran who was taken off a bus in South Carolina and beaten so badly he went blind. As in the case of Woodard, Johnson said WWII had a large impact on race relations in the 1940s. “I think when a whole generation of men
Johnson is the first woman and the first black author to win the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction. Photo courtesy of Luisa Porter and the Commercial Dispatch.
and women go off, it broadens their world a little bit,” she said. “They come home, and they’re not perhaps willing to be as subservient as they might have been. [Woodward] certainly went off and was not willing to be as subservient in South Carolina as he once had been.” While Johnson took inspiration from many real life sources, the biggest influence on her novel came in the form of her grandfather. She said her grandfather, a WWII veteran, was a fan of Marshall and his civil rights work. “[My grandfather] was very patriotic. He fought in the second World War to liberate Europe from the Nazis and fascists when he effectively didn’t have the right to vote in his own state,” she said. Allen Pusey, editor and publisher for the ABA Journal, said they were thrilled by this year’s selection which continues Lee’s literary legacy. “‘The Secret of Magic’ is exactly the kind of book the Harper Lee Prize is intended to honor; and the quality of legal literature we hope to encourage,” Pusey said. “The language is rich, the storytelling is gripping and the subject fits squarely in today’s discussions about race, courage and the rule of law.” Johnson said she wanted to create a realistic portrayal of the South during that time period. The character Regina has a notion of what the South is like based on news stories and terrible stories coming out of
...the subject fits squarely in today’s discussions about race, courage and the rule of law. — Allen Pusey Mississippi, but what she finds is slightly different than what she imagined it to be. Johnson said there’s a line near the beginning of the book that describes Manhattan as a long white candle and Harlem as a black burning wick. During that time period, she said, races in the North didn’t mingle much. “In the South, it is entirely different,” Johnson said. “They’re much more bunched together. It was very hard to find a white person who did not know a black person and vice versa. This is not the norm in the North. It’s different than what [Regina] thought because there’s already so much interaction going on, which makes it better but also worse.” Much of her Regina’s fish-out-of-water experience was inspired by Johnson’s own move from Italy to Mississippi 10 years ago. When she first moved here, Johnson said she had ideas of what the South was like.
She soon became good friends with four wonderful, older white women. Johnson realized these women had gone through the civil rights movement, which totally changed what they expected their lives to be like when they were little, and yet they made that change with great dignity and good humor. Johnson thought about how often white women are stereotyped in people’s collective thought, and created the character of M. P. Calhoun, a reclusive author, as a homage. Another inspiration for the character, ironically, was Lee herself. “I’m going to be quite frank and thought it was obvious Harper Lee herself went through my mind because I had no idea this prize even existed,” she said. “The idea of a woman who writes a great book well ahead of its time that had a great impact and then never writes another book fascinated me. There were so many great women who were writing in that time. [Calhoun] is an amalgamation. She’s a made up person, but a lot of it was inspired.” Mary McDonagh Murphy, an independent film and television writer and producer, was one of the judges on a panel, including author Wayne Flynt and NPR host Michele Norris, that chose Johnson’s novel for the prize. “Unforgettable characters, suspense that builds straight to the last pages and straight plain prose, all the necessary ingredients to win a prize named for Harper Lee. Deborah Johnson does a lovely job,” she said in a release. Johnson said she actively tried to avoid stereotyping any group or race because if she stereotyped one race or group, the other group automatically gets stereotyped too. She said she wanted to write a book that addressed people where one race wasn’t all saintly and one race wasn’t all bad. Johnson said she came up with the title before the story and sees it as a metaphor for change. “The title was something that came to me because I was always intrigued by the notion of magic,” she said. “The secret of magic is to keep you paying attention to something that’s not important, so the important things can be tricked with. In that sense, I say the secret of magic is a metaphor not just for the civil rights movement but for many things to come.”
14 UA alumni to perform in million-dollar show CULTURE
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By Sam West | Contributing Writer
A 31-foot-long, two-story tall recreation of Prince Eric’s ship. A troupe of professional actors and musicians. And performances of iconic songs everyone knows and loves. All of this can be seen at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s upcoming performance of the classic Disney musical “The Little Mermaid.” The play boasts a million dollar budget that will be reflected in both the skill of its performers and the quality of its props, sets and costumes. The orchestra for “The Little Mermaid” also features four University of Alabama alumni in its ranks. J. Cameron Barnett will play the part of Sebastian in the upcoming show. The actor got involved with the ASF when they held an audition in New York City. Barnett has portrayed Ariel’s crustacean companion in the past. The actor said he enjoys performing comedic parts because characters who serve to make the audience laugh often have a hidden emotional pain to them. “As an actor, [a comedic role] offers you a lot more depth than you think,” Burnett said. The quality of the ASF’s production extends beyond its actors. The show features an orchestra of professional musicians, all of whom hail from the central Alabama area. “The Little Mermaid” will be UA alumna and horn player Brenda
WHAT TO KNOW • This production will feature elaborate, Broadway-style costumes, props and sets. • The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is an ensemble of professional actors that are sure to give a great performance of Disney’s classic musical. • Four Alabama alumni are performing in the orchestra.
Prince Eric’s ship for the set was built by members of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Photo courtesy of Andi Martin
Luchsinger’s debut with the company. Luchsinger attended plays at the ASF for a few years before she became involved with the company. She has also previously worked with several other performers in the orchestra. “I’m just excited to have my first show at the Shakespeare Festival,” Luchsinger said. “I’ve been going to shows for a while now, they’re always so well done… with fantastic actors, great choreography and wonderful music.” Percussionist Andi Martin will also play in the pit. Martin got his undergraduate degree from UA, and first became involved with the ASF by working with his sister on a performance of “The Man of La Mancha.”
The performer has been playing the drums since middle school. He enjoys the creativity involved in music and giving “everything he has” during a performance. “It’s very freeing, and very emotionally driven, and I actually really appreciate that,” Martin said. “The Little Mermaid” will feature the many well-known songs that audiences will already be familiar with such as “Kiss the Girl” and “Under the Sea.” Martin said he is looking forward to the crowd’s reactions to these iconic pieces. “I can already tell that a lot of the famous songs that are going to be in there are going to be a lot of fun to play, especially ‘Under the Sea,’ which has a lot of
• Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright.
percussion stuff going on,” he said. Barnett said he enjoys performing in well-known musicals. “You can look out in the audiences and see faces lighting up,” he said. “Because, ‘The Little Mermaid,’ the movie came out in like the late eighties, so it covers a few generations.” Barnett said the play’s familiar tunes would inspire joyful reactions in both kids and parents. “It’s truly a magical piece,” he said.
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COLUMN | BOOKS
Other genres contribute to Broadway Harper Lee sequel takes on new era By Luke Haynes
By Christian Elliott
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Steven Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch, Jason Robert Brown: names easily recognizable to members of the theater community as some of the most revered musical theatre songwriters. Despite their fame in theatre circles, composers of musicals rarely have much of a fan base in popular culture – or, rather, that’s how it used to be. Recent years have seen names like Sting, Carol King, Cyndi Lauper and Billie Joe Armstrong cross over from the pop charts to the Broadway marquees. Perhaps the most common vehicle for pop stars finding themselves in the theatrical business is the Jukebox musical, such as ABBA’s “Mamma Mia” and The Four Season’s “Jersey Boys.” Although less common than an artist organization, several jukebox musicals are arranged by genre, such as the classic rock musical “Rock of Ages” or the more recent “Motown.” Because of the artistic restrictions from the start, namely the inability to alter lyrics, these musicals tend to be unwieldy without the fluid storytelling that defines most musical masterpieces. In addition to the jukebox musical, many original musicals are now being penned by pop stars looking to break out from their current mold. While there
Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Harper Lee will launch her second novel, “Go Set a Watchman” on Tuesday. Lee, who attended The University of Alabama law school and wrote for The Crimson White, is known for her award-winning “To Kill a Mockingbird.” This novel was published 55 years ago in 1960, during an era of racial tension and animosity found within the Southern setting of both Lee’s influential present and her novel. Little is known about what will be found inside Lee’s sequel to “To Kill a Mockingbird.” However, the basic plot of Lee’s 2014 sibling novel “Go Set a Watchman” involves the same characters in a setting 20 years later. “To Kill a Mockingbird” has sold over 40 million copies since it was published in 1960, as well as being translated in over 40 languages. It was also made into a 1962 film. “Go Set a Watchman” is said to have been created before the first masterpiece, but Lee’s editors disapproved of the novel at the time and told her to rewrite it, eventually creating “To Kill a Mockingbird.” “I was a first-time writer, so I did as I was told,” said Lee through her publisher, HarperCollins, regarding the postponement of “Go Set a Watchman.” It would seem like somewhat of an awkward time for Lee to unleash her second masterpiece, decades later and at age 89. Speculation is circulating within the media regarding the truth to the creation – and even discovery – of the manuscript for “Go Set A Watchman”. Last week, The New York Times revealed that an individual by the name of Justin Caldwell, a book enthusiast, is said to have found the original text for the book in 2011. It was found inside Lee’s safety deposit box within her bank in her hometown Monroeville,
‘Kinky Boots’ has a musical score written by Cyndi Lauper, who, in 2013, was the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Original Score. Amazon.com
have been some commercial flops such as U2’s “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” and Sting’s recently-closed “The Last Ship,” other pop originals such as Elton John’s “Billy Elliot” and Cyndi Lauper’s “Kinky Boots” have earned great critical and commercial success. These products of musical synergy serve not only to gift the theatrical community with new voices – most musical icons who have taken on this endeavor have also found it a constructive creative challenge that enriches their songwriting process. Again, there are naysayers who worry that handing over the musical keys of Broadway to pop stars is a form of selling out, but thus far most pop-culture composers have used their personal style to enhance the Broadway style instead of replacing it.
‘Go Set a Watchman,’ Lee’s sequel to ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will be available for purchase on July 14. Amazon.com
Alabama (with the consent of her lawyer and literary agent at the time). However, there seems to be an element of uncertainty regarding the origin and discovery of the text; Tonja B. Carter (Lee’s lawyer) is also said to have been the first to discover the typescript in August of 2014. There has been a huge shift in racial tension, class and gender roles between the two eras in which each book was published. At the time when Lee’s first novel was circulated, The University of Alabama had yet to be desegregated. However, Lee’s new novel will bring new emotions and different elements regarding its individual themes that reflect on the era in which it was written, compared to the era in which it is being published.
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SEC coaches to headline media days starting Monday By Kayla Montgomery and Marquis Munson | CW Staff
It’s finally here. Monday marks the beginning of football season. The Southeastern Conference starts off its media days with the brand new commissioner Greg Sankey. Here’s a schedule of who will be representing each school and when. Make sure to follow @CWsports for updates during the week.
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COACH: Gus Malzahn STUDENT-ATHLETE: Quarterback Jeremy Johnson LAST SEASON: 8-5 (4-4 SEC) Tribune News Service
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COACH: Kevin Sumlin STUDENT-ATHLETE: Center Mike Matthews LAST SEASON: 8-5 (3-5 SEC)
FLORIDA GATORS
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COACH: Steve Spurrier STUDENT-ATHLETE: Placekicker Elliott Fry LAST SEASON: 7-6 (3-5 SEC)
COACH: Jim McElwain STUDENT-ATHLETE: Defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard LAST SEASON: 7-5 (4-4 SEC)
VANDERBILT COMMODORES COACH: Derek Mason STUDENT-ATHLETE: Running back Ralph Webb LAST SEASON: 3-9 (0-8 SEC)
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TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS COACH: Butch Davis STUDENTATHLETES: Quarterback Joshua Dobbs, Defensive end Curt Maggitt, Cornerback Cameron Sutton LAST SEASON: 7-6 (3-5 SEC) Tribune News Service
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ALABAMA
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GEORGIA BULLDOGS
COACH: Nick Saban STUDENTATHLETE: Linebacker Reggie Ragland LAST SEASON: 12-2 (7-1 SEC)
KENTUCKY WILDCATS COACH: Mark Stoops STUDENT-ATHLETE: Defensive tackle Melvin Lewis LAST SEASON: 5-7 (2-6 SEC)
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COACH: Dan Mullen STUDENTATHLETE: Quarterback Dak Prescott LAST SEASON: 10-3 (6-2 SEC)
MISSOURI TIGERS
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COACH: Gary Pinkel STUDENT-ATHLETE: Cornerback Kenya Dennis LAST SEASON: 11-3 (7-1 SEC)
ARKANSAS COACH: Bret Bielema STUDENT-ATHLETE: Running back Jonathan Williams LAST SEASON: 7-6 (2-6 SEC)
COACH: Mark Richt STUDENTATHLETES: Receiver Malcolm Mitchell, Outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins, Left tackle John Theus LAST SEASON: 10-3 (6-2 SEC)
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COACH: Hugh Freeze STUDENTATHLETE: Tight end Evan Engram LAST SEASON: 9-4 (5-3 SEC)
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18 Alabama soccer adds booster club By Kelly Ward | Managing Editor
Before the U.S. women’s national team put on a scoring clinic against Japan in the 2015 Women’s World Cup final Sunday evening, the Alabama Soccer Stadium opened its doors to families and fans for the opportunity to kick the ball around on the field. When the game started, some children kept playing, but most in attendance turned their attention to the screen to see the USWNT claim its third World Cup title and its first since 1999. First-year head coach Wes Hart introduced the program’s new booster club, The Crimson Assist. The booster club was started to help the student-athletes on the team achieve their athletic and
academic goals. The event allowed Hart to promote the team, which averages less than 1,000 people at home matches. “The biggest goal for me is No. 1 win games and I think people want to follow winners,” Hart said. “If we start winning games, I think people will latch on and then the other thing I wanted to do was try to connect with the community.” Part of making a connection was hosting an event where people could watch a soccer game on the screen and have fun with their families. Players and coaches were in attendance and assisted participants through drills. “It’s awesome to just have all of our fans out here because they’re huge for us and just a great support system for us to have,”
senior goalkeeper Emily Rusk said. “It’s great to be able to reach out and connect with them doing events like this.” The event closed out the holiday weekend, and Hart wasn’t sure how many people would show up. “I thought it could be anywhere from five people — my family — to I don’t know a thousand people or something, but I’m really pleased with the turnout,” Hart said. Around 150 people were in attendance and most stuck around for the game after much of the afternoon was spent running obstacles, scrimmaging, and practicing dribbling, among others. Alabama starts its season Aug. 13 at Vanderbilt and opens at home Aug. 23 against Troy. The Crimson Tide has 10 home games this year.
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McCleney, Traina and Team USA beat Japan 6-1 in softball World Cup final By Kayla Montgomery | Staff Reporter
Team USA defeated Japan 6-1. Photo courtesy of ASA USA Softball
While the U.S. women’s national soccer team was taking home its third World Cup title, USA Softball defeated Japan 6-1 in Irvine, California to win its eighth World Cup. The team featured two Alabama athletes. Senior centerfielder Haylie McCleney is in her second year with the team, and former pitcher Jaclyn Traina has been with the team for three seasons. Sunday’s championship was the seventh meeting between USA and Japan in the championship game, with the USA now holding a 5-2 record in those
meetings. Team USA finished the weekend with a 7-1 record, with its only loss against Canada 4-1 on July 3. In the seven games played, Team USA outscored its opponents 46-7. Traina appeared in three games, and allowed only one earned run in 9.2 innings pitched, with 10 strikeouts and five allowed hits. Traina’s other two appearances came against Puerto Rico on June 30 and Venezuela on July 4. Traina led the Crimson Tide to its first national championship in 2012, and was a four-time All-American while with the team. In 2012, she pitched every inning in the Women’s College World Series.
McCleney appeared in all seven games in the tournament, batting .375 with five runs. She is a three-time All-American at Alabama and is the current career leader in batting average and on-base percentage. In the 2015 season, she was named the softball Academic All-American of the Year and the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Five schools are represented by multiple former or current players on the national team roster including Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Oregon and Tennessee. The SEC is the most represented conference with eight of the roster’s 18 players, just ahead of the Pac 12 with six players.
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FIFA Women’s World Cup Final match between USA and Japan. Tribune News Service
No World Cup finalist has ever won the World Cup with more than two goals, until Carli Lloyd of the U.S. Women’s National Team scored three goals in the first half in Sunday’s final against Japan. Lloyd was the leading scorer in the 5-2 victory, followed by Lauren Holiday’s goal and Tobin Heath with the finisher.
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