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Tackling mental health Keeping your head on your shoulders as you take on a new environment
A testy subject Tips for preparing for your first exams as a college student
Supporting the whole Tide How to be a fan for all sports at The University of Alabama
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A letter to the freshmen By Sean Landry | 2015-2016 Editor-in-Chief
Welcome to The University of Alabama. I’m sure you’re tired of hearing this at this point, but you’re about to begin completely new phase of your life, and I’m thrilled to be able to welcome you to our community. By now you’ve heard most of the same advice that I heard--get involved, it’ll fly by, embrace your four years, it’s the best time of your life. All of that is true. College at The University of Alabama has been an indescribable experience for me, and I hope it’s an amazing experience for you. But I’m not going to lie to you. Freshman year can be hard. For many students, it’s a brutal adjustment that comes with a lot of homesickness, stress, loneliness and a bit of a culture shock. For some of you, you’ll feel some of that, or all of it and more. And that’s okay. And it’s okay to ask for help, and most of the time, it’s okay to screw up every now and then. The only thing I’m going to ask is for you to never be afraid to fail, and more importantly, never be afraid to care. Find something, anything, multiple things to do on campus, and throw yourself into it. This campus is full of communities that are ready to welcome you, and if it doesn’t work out wherever you choose, there are dozens more after that. So whatever it is, don’t be afraid of it. Now, we’re not asking you to do anything dangerous, or reckless, or that could ruin your life. We’re just asking you to be willing to chance failure. There will be a lot of pressure on this campus to “fit in” or to not care too deeply about anything, except maybe Alabama football. School isn’t worth it, they might say. They’re wrong; it is. Never take this educational opportunity for granted. Or maybe it’s a social issue, or public health, or student’s speech rights that isn’t worth caring about, according to them. When you feel that pressure, please, please, please ignore it. You probably aren’t fully aware of this yet, but you’re coming to
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the University at a time unlike any in its history. Barriers to progress on this campus have been tumbling for the past several years, and I hope that will continue to be the case. This campus, like every college in America, has some significant problems. You’re in a position now, every one of you, to make a difference on this campus that will reach thousands, tens of thousands of people in this state and across the country. Even if you only get the chance to make a difference to one person, I hope you take it. That doesn’t just apply to the University. Tuscaloosa is an incredible, growing community with an arts and music scene worth exploring, some of the loveliest people I’ve ever met and the best barbecue you can get anywhere. It’s the city that will be your home for the next four years, so get to know it. As much as you give to Tuscaloosa and the University community, you’ll get back out. Alabama can take you wherever you want to go, as long as you don’t let it pass you by. For example, I’m writing this letter to you while studying abroad in Ireland. And all that anxiety I was talking about? It’ll fade. This is a big campus, but it gets a lot smaller after the first few months or so. You’ll find your routines, your favorite spots on campus and in Tuscaloosa, and you’ll make new friends quickly. And when September 19 rolls around, and it’s time for that first Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium with 100,000 of your closest friends, it really will feel like Sweet Home Alabama.
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ADJUSTING TO YOUR NEW HOME How to make your dorm feel like home
CW / Danielle Parker By Laura Testino | Culture Editor
It’s the day to move in to the dorm. Belongings are packed, and somehow, someway (maybe unfathomable at first), the monochrome sandpaper brownish blanket of paint on the walls and boxes on the floor has to turn into a livable, hopefully vibrant and enticing new home. It’s a blank slate. A new canvas. All ready to be decorated and filled in with the unfamiliar items of living alone for the first time (maybe now you have your own iron and basket of cleaning supplies). But, thankfully, the dorm room doesn’t have to remain brown and boring forever, or even for the first week, and it doesn’t take a fancy interior decorator and lots of money to keep a dorm room cozy and familiar.
Scent plug-ins Smells are underrated. They’re a sense that can’t be captured and shared later, for better or for worse (pictures and audio recordings of restaurants, unfortunately, just don’t smell the same). So, it makes it somewhat difficult to bring the smells of home to college. An easy way to start is to purchase the same scent of laundry detergent, dryer sheets and dish soaps, but buying a scent plug-in that is similar to a scent often used at home during the year, or even just reserved
for the holidays, can bring back memories and keep you feeling more at home, even if your dorm room is several hundred (or even thousand) miles away). Use the plug-ins as a safer option than candles, which aren’t allowed in the dorm rooms, but can be something to look forward to in some houses or apartment complexes.
Photos Unlike smells, scenes can be captured in a photograph, and it’s worth it to load the iPhone photos onto a computer and send them to the nearest CVS for prints. Displaying your favorite memories in pictures frames or on bulletin boards is a great way to remember what’s best about home. And, it’s equally as fun (and a special treat to look forward to) to bring along an empty picture frame or leave some space on a bulletin board for the new memories made in college.
Posters Posters of your favorite movies or musicians cover up the boring walls and liven up the space with something personal. If you don’t have any from home, it’s nothing to worry about — about twice a year (if not more), a poster sale is held in the Ferguson Center, with hundreds of options available in square and rectangular sizes in various sizes. Be careful
not to damage the walls, and to avoid fees, try purchasing Velcro command strips that can be attached to the wall without leaving behind any marks or residue (just read the instructions!).
Knick-knacks Using a few knick-knacks from a room at home in a dorm room is a great way to transition to a new environment. While it may not be the best idea to cling to all 23 sports trophies and ribbons you collected in high school, bringing a small piece of memorabilia acts as a wonderful reminder and source of inspiration to pursue even greater achievements in your collegiate career.
Lighting Sometimes the harsh blue tint (but still energy efficient and environmental friendly) of overhead florescent light bulbs doesn’t create the same cozy environment you may have been used to at home. It’s great to bring along a smaller desk lamp for more concentrated light to study under, or even consider hanging Christmas lights or bulbs around the room to have a less-bright atmosphere later in the day. To keep the walls safe, try draping the lights from clear command hooks around the perimeter of the ceilings, and always turn them off before heading to bed.
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Tips for cleaning your dorm By Laura Testino | Culture Editor
Contract and schedule Sit down with the roommates and draw up an informal contract, stating how often chores should be done and who will handle what.
Lysol fights all Keep Lysol wipes in the common area and grab one to wipe down a table or counter space at the beginning or the end of the day.
Shower power Try keeping a bottle of shower cleaner right next to the towel rack, ready to pick up and spray after exiting each time.
The non-football bowl Pick one day a week to squirt toilet cleaner inside the toilet, to scrub quickly with the brush.
Minute to win it Keep a 60-second rule, and cleaning days won’t be so overwhelming. If it can be done in a minute, do it.
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Guide to eating your way around UA By Jake Warner | Contributing Writer
Offering a reprieve from the traditional freshman diet of ramen noodles, freshman meal plans are instrumental in helping new students avoid unnecessary stress and expenditures while adapting to their new environment and course load. There are several locations around campus which offer a wide variety of foods and food types. The menus vary day-to-day, so try them all and get a feel for what they offer.
Meal plan locations
To-go markets
The following locations are all-you-can-eat, cafeteria style. Students can also get a reusable to-go box free of charge.
The following locations are exclusively to-go markets.
Burke Dining Hall | 920 Hackberry Lane
Julia’s Market | 750 5th Avenue East
Burke Dining Hall, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, usually features Southern entrees in addition to its massive salad bar -- the largest on campus. Although it’s located pretty far from most of the dorms, Burke is worth the trek.
Julia’s Market, located on the ground floor of Tutwiler Hall, serves a variety of Fresh2Go items that can be purchased with meal plan swipes, as well as a Boar’s Head deli. The market also includes snacks, beverages, household items, and other miscellaneous products. The deli and market items accept Dining Dollars, Bama Cash and regular cash/credit.
Lakeside Dining Hall | 160 McCorvey Drive Lakeside Dining Hall is the largest dining hall on campus. Conveniently located adjacent to the Ridgecrest and Lakeside dorms, it offers several different sections based on different ethnic origins, including an Asian section, a Southern section, a grill section, a deli and a salad bar. You can also get desserts, including baked goods and soft serve icecream.
Fresh Food Company | 500 Margaret Drive Fresh Food Company is the University’s newest meal plan location, opened in Fall 2014. Similar to Lakeside in its offerings, patrons will regularly find burgers and other grilled items, Southern food, pizzas, pastas, deli sandwiches, a salad bar and desserts.
Bryant Dining Hall | 516 Smithwood Circle Bryant Dining Hall is the athletic dining hall on campus, meaning that it’s only open to regular meal-plan holders during brunch hours (an Athletic Meal Plan will run an extra $409). However, it is widely lauded as having the best food on campus. Located in Bryant Hall, the location serves a wide variety of food.
Presidential Terrace | 654 Abercrombie Lane Presidential Terrace features many of the same items as Julia’s Market, including the Fresh2Go items that can be bought with meal swipes. Attached to the Presidential Recreation Center, it also includes a deli, coffee shop, and smoothies, which can be purchased with Dining Dollars, Bama Cash and regular cash/credit.
The Bistro | 361 Stadium Drive The Bistro, located between Bidgood and Alston Hall in the C&BA complex, serves Fresh2Go items and Starbucks drinks, as well as miscellaneous snacks, which can be purchased using Dining Dollars, Bama Cash and regular cash/credit. CW / Hanna Curlette
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Professors are people, too: Q&A with the UA faculty By Sam West | Contributing Writer
Everyone knows the stereotype of the stern, intimidating, callous college professor. But the UA faculty doesn’t all fit into this categorization. The Crimson White talked to teachers from three of the University’s colleges, and asked them about being an educator, helping students, and their perspective on life as a freshman. The answers they gave show that several of the University’s academic staff are knowledgeable, passionate and genuinely caring.
Lisa McKinney College of Commerce and Business Administration What do you think is the toughest transition to make, academically speaking, for a new student? The transition from getting good grades by memorizing the material to actually having to understand the material to succeed is a big one. That is the problem I see the most even with
students who were extremely successful in high school. You have to learn to study in the right way for many challenging classes and most upper-level classes in college. Truly understanding the concepts taught in class and learning to think through and solve problems is what you need to be working towards. Many very smart students struggle with this change. CW / Danielle Parker
Chris Roberts College of Communication and Information Sciences Do you give a lot of bonus work?
Yeah, in the intro class I do, because it’s important on this campus to remember that there’s so many cool things going on that if all you do is stay in your dorm room or at your sorority or fraternity house you’re not going to pay attention to all the stuff that’s going on. If you a smaller university, they may bring in two interesting speakers a semester. At Alabama, we have them almost every day somewhere on this campus.
What are ways that you help students in your office hours? I have office hours, not a lot of students show up. I will tweet answers or tips for test, which is a global way of trying to reach everybody. If you follow me on Twitter, you’re going to get some test tips and I’m going to come across stuff I think is interesting that if you are majoring in what we’re doing here, you should care about it. So I am trying to do that to outside of class, show them how this stuff applies in the real world. And tweeting is just one way to do that. CW / Danielle Parker
EMAIL: THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT PROFESSORS • Follow your professor’s policies for email communication. • Refer to them as Dr./Mr./Ms., followed by their last name. • Include your class and section in the subject of your email, and sign your name at the end of the body text. • Refrain from the use of emojis when communicating with professors.
Leslie Cole Capstone College of Nursing What about the upcoming generation inspires you? This generation has been taught to respect everyone, regardless of their differences. Because of this, the nurses we created today will give care that is based on love and acceptance. CW / Danielle Parker
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The best dine for your dollar By Madison Jinks | Contributing Writer
Alabama students rejoice to see another $325 worth of Dining Dollars appear on their ACT cards at the beginning of each semester. The thought of having extra money for favorite quickfix restaurants located on and around campus is one of the best feelings when at the Capstone.
Buffalo Phil’s A student favorite, located right on the Strip, is Buffalo Phil’s. During the fall, students are seen packed into the restaurant to watch their favorite sporting event — often football — or enjoy the beautiful weather Alabama has to offer on their patio. From
their juicy burgers to their buffalo chicken dip, Buffalo Phil’s is definitely a place to try during your four years at the University.
to satisfy taste buds. Auntie Anne’s pizza pretzels or sugarysweet cinnamon pretzels are delightful desserts and quick afternoon snacks.
Domino’s If you’re craving some latenight pizza, Domino’s off of 15th Street is a great option. Domino’s will deliver straight to your dorm with the convenience of giving them your student ID number to order that large pizza or indulge in some cinnamon sticks.
Ferguson Center When going from class to class, try an easy fast-food lunch at the Ferguson Center. Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, Subway and Panda Express offer plenty of options
Coffee Luckily, if you got stuck with those early 8 a.m. classes, Alabama does it big in not just football but also in coffee. The University houses one of the biggest Starbucks coffee shops in the country. The long lines are worth the coffee fix from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or Java City, located at the Ferguson Center, Lakeside Dining and Gorgas Library, respectively. If you want to beat those long lines you can also try the Bistro at Alston
WHAT TO KNOW • Students get $325 of Dining Dollars per semester • Dining Dollars can be used at all Bama Dining locations, the Smoothie King at the Student Recreation Center, several vending machines on campus, and more • Dining Dollars roll over between semesters, and can be refunded or converted to Bama Cash after spring Hall located right next to Bruno Business Library that proudly brews Starbucks coffee.
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Tackling mental health head-on By Heather Buchanan | News Editor
For many students, their first year at college can be the most exciting and overwhelming time in their lives. Moving away from home for the first time, dealing with roommates, deciding how to manage one’s time—all of these changes can add to the alreadypresent stress of completing a degree on time. The Counseling Center, a division of student affairs, offers a multitude of in-office and online services and resources to help students with any kind of mental health issue that may arise while at the Capstone. “There really isn’t a problem or an issue that a student doesn’t bring to us,” said Lee Keyes, executive director of the Counseling Center. “Everything from homesickness to boyfriend problems all the way up to very serious health and mental health issues, and then everything in between.” Another problem new students might face is homesickness. Whether you’re coming from half a mile down the road or halfway around the world, it is common and even normal to feel homesick when you arrive at college. “There’s a lot of emotionality, ups and downs that go with it [moving away from home]— that’s because you’re adjusting, you’re adapting,” Keyes said. “Stick with it. Don’t make impulsive decisions because of a bad week or a bad day or even a bad roommate. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and remember why you’re here. Go to class. Get connected to the University— that’s a huge item right there.” In fact, Keyes said getting connected somewhere on campus is “the one sort of cure to the transition of adjustment.” “You can think of college like a huge laboratory, a huge incubator, you know, and if you want to incubate well you have to take advantage of what’s here, and to do that you have to get out of your room,” Keyes said. “We understand that that can be challenging. It’s a big campus
to a lot of students who come from small towns or other parts of the country, it can be really overwhelming.” Keyes encouraged students struggling to find their place on campus to attend activities that they enjoy to allow natural connections to form between people with similar interests. Some interests may seem to not exist at the Capstone, but with over 36,000 students enrolled, Keyes disagreed. “I’ve been here 24 years. I have yet to meet a student who couldn’t find their niche,” Keyes said. “You just have to go find it.” For mental health problems in general Keyes said there is no concern too big or too small. “Sometimes students get caught up in this thinking, ‘Should I go? I’m not really bad enough.’ [or] ‘Other people have bigger problems than me,’” Keyes said. “If it’s a concern of theirs, they ought to come.” Keyes also wanted students to know waiting might not help, and could even make a situation worse. “Most of the issues that we deal with here do get worse over time if nothing changes, so don’t hesitate,” Keyes said. “And if you’re not sure, just call us and ask to speak to a counselor and maybe just kind of bounce things off the counselor over the phone.” If calling the Counseling Center seems like a big step to take, Keyes said there are many resources on the Center’s website (http://counseling.ua.edu/). One of these resources is an online mental health screening, an anonymous, confidential assessment of a person’s mental health. The survey asks a variety of questions aimed at targeting any signs of mental health disorders a person may be exhibiting. Results are shown at the end of the survey with descriptions for any conditions the test-taker may line up with based on their answers. While these results are not considered a true diagnosis, they can help a student decide if they wish to seek professional help. The results page also lists the information for the UA
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students experience difficulty sleeping
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Mental health facts
1 in 10 students are impacted
27.9% of students report stress that affects their grades
by concern for a friend/ Counseling Center. family member If a student decides to seek “We have something like over help at the Counseling Center, they should call to make 250 years of total experience repan appointment. Keyes said resented here,” Keyes said. “And the wait-time before getting an we only work with students, so appointment could be up to one that means we know students I week if the student calls during a think better than what you would get if you were to go off cambusy time of the school year. A student’s first appointment pus...and we would know who is free and will last 20 to 30 min- to call if you needed something utes, Keyes said. The counselor from the dean of students or a will ask the student many ques- faculty member. We know who to call and how to make those tions at this first appointment. “The purpose of that visit is things happen.” While students may not to get a sketch of the student’s concerns and to make a decision instantly feel better after one on how best to work with them,” or two visits, Keyes said consistent visits normally result in Keyes said. Any visits after the first are improved situations. “Our experience here is that $15 and 45 to 50 minutes, in which the student has more time to talk students start reporting feeling than in the first appointment. No better within four to six visits if money is exchanged in the office– they come weekly,” Keyes said. The Counseling Center is all fees for the Counseling Center are securely charged to the stu- located in the 1000 South Lawn dent account. Keyes said the Office Building at 1101 Jackson rates offered at the Counseling Avenue. The website for the Center are close to one-tenth counseling center has links of the market cost you’d find to many helpful guides and self-help advice on topics off campus. “It will never be as convenient ranging from stress manageor as cheap in your lifetime as ment and adjusting to college to depression and suicide. There this,” Keyes said. The staff at the Counseling are also links to other helpful Center have the same licenses sites, such as the UA Women’s any other mental health profes- Resource Center and the Student sional would have. Summer is the Health Center. “We try to make sure that time for new hires so the numbers aren’t exact yet, but Keyes said students hear these messages the staff is made up of around 25 over and over again about compeople including psychologists, ing early and don’t wait,” Keyes social workers, counselors and said. “Big and small reasons are all welcome to come.” a psychiatrist.
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A testy subject: How to prepare for college exams By Heather Buchanan | News Editor
Preparing for your first test in a college course might seem overwhelming at first, but preparation for an exam is not much different than in high school. Follow these tips to stay ahead in class and ace your first test. Find a good study space, whether in a library, a coffee shop or your own bedroom.
Go to class to write notes. Hearing the material the first time will help you study it later. CW / Danielle Parker
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Study with a buddy. Rembember the material by describing it to your classmate.
Complete all your assignments and keep track of upcoming due dates online. Blackboard Inc.
Making flash cards allows you to quiz yourself on the go.
CW / Danielle Parker
Eat a good breakfast before the test and get plenty of rest. CW / Danielle Parker
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Stay classy, Alabama: Different types of classes at UA By Jeremy Connor | Contributing Writer
There are many factors that go into schedule planning at The University of Alabama. Students meet with advisors who help guide them in terms of what classes they are required to take for their specific degree, but there is a certain amount of flexibility available to optimize your schedule to fit your needs.
Class durations
Types of classes
50 MINUTES: This is most likely what the majority of your college experience will 0:50 be. It is common to see this length for a class that meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. TIP: Take this duration in classes you aren’t particularly excited for. If you’re learning about a subject that isn’t of interest to you, 50 minutes is a lot easier to handle than the other potential durations. 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES: This class usually meets fewer times per week than the 50-min option. Two of the more common offerings are classes that meet on Monday and Wednesday or classes that meet on Tuesday and Thursday each week. TIP: Take this length of class if you feel that you can make it through the longer length and still absorb the material. Going to class twice per week rather than three or more times can really free up your schedule. If you feel that the extra 30 minutes makes it much more difficult to stay engaged, opt for the 50 minute class.
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2 HOURS 50 MINUTES: This is the beast. Doing any one thing for three hours can be pretty difficult. However, the nice thing about this class is that it usually only meets once per week. These classes tend to run later in the day. TIP: Take this length of class if you can’t rely on yourself to wake up for an early morning class several times per week. Sure it isn’t always fun to be in one room for three hours, but many professors give a break during the class. But if you skip one meeting, you will probably miss a large portion of material.
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LECTURE: A lecture is just like class you had in high school. Depending on the department, subject and level of class you are taking, the class size in a lecture will vary. You may end up in a class with over 200 people in your section and you may end up with just 15. LAB: A lab is a required component to some lecture classes. Science classes in particular often have labs that pair with them, though labs are not exclusive to science-designated classes. The lab meets on separate days from the lecture and is usually longer in duration. SPECIAL TOPICS: Classes may be about a very specific topic. Many, but not all, of these are in the Honors College. These classes are much smaller than others. They are generally much more discussion based than any other classes. If you want to take one of these, you need to be on top of registration, because they fill up very quickly due to their small class size. ONLINE: Online classes provide a lot of freedom that on-campus classes do not. You do not have to come into a classroom except in special circumstances. Many classes offered online allow students to work at their own pace throughout the entire class, with deadlines issued far ahead of time. If you have strong time management skills they can make your schedule much more flexible. Not all classes offer an online section, and many only offer an online version for specific groups of students.
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LIFE ON CAMPUS Once the onslaught of syllabus readings have subsided and you’ve settled into your routine on campus, you may find yourself wanting to break up the tedium of going to class and going home to Netflix. Luckily, The University of Alabama offers an abundance of opportunities for student involvement – if you can think of it, there’s probably a group for it. To find out about student organizations and how to join them, go to thesource.ua.edu, and attend Get on Board Day at the start of the fall semester, shortly after freshman move-in. In addition to student organizations, the University has a variety of events and goings-on that freshmen can get involved with, whether it be Homecoming or sporting events, volunteer days or even puppy therapy on the Quad. Make sure you stay tuned in to your campus, and you’ll be able to find your niche and make memories during your time at Alabama.
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All walks of life: Diversity on UA campus By Mary-Catherine Hodges | Staff Reporter
The Capstone is home to over 36,000 students and 250 student organizations. Through its diverse assortment of extra-curricular clubs, the University offers students off all interests, demographics, genders, races and sexual orientations an organization to get involved with.
UA Democrats WHAT: UA Democrats is a student-led political organization that is officially chartered through the College Democrats of America and the Alabama College Democrats State Federation. The mission of UA Democrats is to engage the student body to advance progressive politics in Alabama through leadership, organization, campus and civic involvement, and empowerment. WHO: UA Democrats is aimed at all students, regardless of their political standing or opinions. UA Democrats welcome all students, especially those who are looking for leadership positions, political involvement on our campus, political discussion, or simply making friends. CONTACT: UA Democrats holds general meetings every Tuesday at 7p.m. in Lloyd 133. Students can email uadems@gmail.com to be put on our email list for reminders of upcoming meetings or social events.
Black Student Union WHAT: The Black Student Union is an organization for minority students centered around creating a more inclusive and diversified campus. BSU represents the interest of black students and works to promote positive interaction, mutual respect, and understanding. WHO: The Black Student Union is intended for all students of the University of Alabama without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual identity, or veteran status except in cases of designated fraternal organizations exempted by federal law from Title IX regulations concerning discrimination on the basis of sex. CONTACT: Students may join by completing a membership application and by paying membership dues. Applications can be obtained at Onyx, Get On Board Day, and upon request by emailing capstonebsu@gmail.com.
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WHAT: Feminist Caucus (UAFC) is a student-led organization concerned with inclusive feminist activism and discourse, as well as political engagement. WHO: Feminist Caucus, like the feminist movement at-large, is intended for everyone who opposes patriarchal systems of oppression. ON CAMPUS: UAFC hosts several events during the year, along with monthly meetings. Covering topics that range from beauty standards and pay equality to police brutality and the prison industrial complex to gender identity and trans awareness. CONTACT: uafeministcaucus@gmail.com WEBSITE: uafeministcaucus.wordpress.com FACEBOOK: UA Feminist Caucus TWITTER: @uafeminist INSTAGRAM: uafeminist
WHAT: Spectrum is a student group for LGBTQ+ people at the University of Alabama. Spectrum serves as UA’s queer-straight alliance and provides community events, educational outreach, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students. WHO: Spectrum is open to all UA students, regardless of sexual orientation. Membership is granted with the requirement of paid dues and attendance to either half of regular or business meetings during the academic year. CONTACT: spectrum@ ua.edu WEBSITE: spectrum. ua.edu TWITTER: @bamaspectrum FACEBOOK: facebook. com/UASpectrum YOUTUBE: uaspectrum TUMBLR: uaspectrum
UA College Republicans (UACR) WHAT: UA College Republicans is a chapter of the College Republican National Committee chartered by the College Republican Federation of Alabama. UA College Republicans supports, promotes, and advances the ideals of the Republican Party on the UA campus, and throughout the Tuscaloosa area, serving as a true voice for young conservatives of all types. WHO: All UA Students are invited to join this group. FACEBOOK: University of Alabama College Republicans
For more information about these organizations and others, visit thesource.ua.edu.
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Making your house your home By Kayla Montgomery | Staff Reporter
Pledging a Greek organization is a big decision for many entering freshmen at the University, and while it may seem that the process will be a seamless and effortless transition, that’s not always the case. Joining a Greek organization requires many things, with the most important arguably being time management. Here is some wisdom to keep in mind as your first semester unfolds.
1. Keep a schedule.
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Managing your time as a college freshman is stressful enough on its own, but adding in a Greek organization further fills your
schedule. Use a planner, because with so many events, you will forget where to be at what time during the course of a week. It’s inevitable.
2. Immerse yourself. Greek dues are steep, to put it lightly, and as your years in college progress, it is often difficult to find spare time to spend at the sorority house. As classes get harder and internships and other obligations begin, many find themselves with very little free time. Eat every meal you can at the house, and spend as much time time there as possible.
3. It isn’t always easy. When you first join a sorority,
you are immediately whisked away into a pledge retreat with 100 strangers. Moving away and adapting to Greek life is an adjustment, but keep your head and heart open. It takes time to forge real, lasting friendships, but they will come.
4. Enjoy it. As cliche as it sounds, you will truly meet your best friends in your house, so when you’re drowning in activities and praying for your weekly chapter meeting to be cancelled for the love of all things holy, realize that one day, you will miss this more than you would ever think was possible.
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Filling the fridge as a freshman By Patrick Smith | Contributing Writer
As incoming freshmen, most meals are going to be in dining halls due to meal plans, but there may be times when you don’t want to eat on campus. There’s no parents to do the shopping for you, so you need to think proximity, budgeting, best prices, quality, and space in your dorm.
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Pertaining to distance, Publix on the strip is your best bet. It’s across from Chipotle and Buffalo Phil’s on the strip, within walking distance from some dorms and just a short drive from others. They have a wide variety of quality produce and meats, as well
as a solid frozen food section. The downside is that Publix can be a tad bit expensive, but they always run deals that you should look out for. Publix also accepts Bama Cash. Another popular option is Walmart, which is located on Skyland Boulevard. With its ever-popular roll-backs and low prices, you can get more bang for your buck; however, it’s a few miles away from campus. Never underestimate the value of coupons. Coupons can be found in-store or online, however, it is best to come prepared with the coupons you intend to use. Be sure to check and confirm that the grocery store you shop at will accept the coupons you have.
Budgeting Set a budget for yourself before you go and make a list. Printing out coupons and monitoring sales are beneficial, but make sure you’re only purchasing items you’re going to use. Buy food that you need, and think economically. If you’re going shopping with a roommate, most grocery stores in Tuscaloosa will allow you to split the grocery bill.
Storage Prior to making your grocery list consider storage space. While some dorms may have a full kitchen and fridge, some may just have enough room for a minifridge and microwave.
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Quick Reference Guide for Students
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myBama.ua.edu What is myBama?
Student Account:
Helpful Links:
This is your one stop student services site providing registration information, financial aid details, student account balances, and much more.
Your student account can be accessed through myBama and payments can be made to your account by credit card.
Links to a variety of resources including:
Registration:
Email:
You will use myBama to look up and register for classes during your assigned registration times.
You can use myBama to log into your Crimson email account. This is the official means of communication for UA.
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Letter of Transiency:
All final grades are posted to myBama and are immediately viewable after being assigned by your instructor.
Current UA students who wish to take courses at another university or college can print a transient letter in myBama.
Financial Information:
Enrollment Verification:
Information related to any financial aid that you are receiving can be accessed through myBama.
Enrollment Verification provides proof of enrollment for a student’s financial lender, insurance company, or sponsor.
Online access to course materials Crimson email
Action Card: x View statements and bal-
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x Make Bama Cash
deposits x Donate/request football tickets
Instructional Materials: Links to information on: x Proxy Access x DegreeWorks x Schedule Builder
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What is DegreeWorks? DegreeWorks is the University’s web-based tool for you to monitor your academic progress toward degree completion.
How to Get Started: Go to degreeworks.ua.edu or after logging into myBama, click on the Student tab. Follow the DegreeWorks link in the Student Services box in the center of the page. Your academic profile will automatically display in the DegreeWorks system.
Schedule Builder is a new tool that will allow you to build the optimal class schedule based on course preferences and setting aside time for breaks during the week. These breaks can consist of work, practice, and other activities during which you are unable to take classes. Use Schedule Builder to generate the class schedule that fits your schedule.
Other Features: What If, Course Planning, GPA Calculator
PROXY ACCESS Students can grant access to certain portions of their academic records to individuals known as proxy users. Through myBama, students can create proxy user accounts and assign access to specific pages within myBama allowing proxy users to potentially view a student's class schedule, grades, transcripts, degree applications and contact information. Who can be granted Proxy Access? Anyone with a valid email address can be granted Proxy Access including parents, guardians, employers, or anyone else the student deems appropriate. The student has complete control over who has access, what information the proxy user has access to, and the length of time for which the user has access. Does Proxy Access replace the need for FERPA releases? No. The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents faculty, staff, and advisors at UA from discussing a student’s record with anyone who does not have a FERPA release on file. Granting Proxy Access to an individual does not allow that individual to discuss a student's record. Students are able to sign an electronic FERPA release through their myBama account if they wish to allow university personnel to discuss and/or release non-directory data pertaining to the student’s educational record.
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The fight to stay fit By Katherine Metcalf | Contributing Writer
Exercise has physical, emotional, mental, psychological and social benefits for the body and mind. Before incoming freshmen start an exercise program, it is important that the students talk to their doctors and take fitness tests in order to figure out their starting points. It is also important to know what goals students want to reach. The goal to maintain a healthy lifestyle requires different exercise for different people.
Facts first
Good nutrition
For students wishing to improve their fitness levels, an exercise program is recommended. It is important for students to consult with fitness professionals before they begin an exercise program. There are three places on campus available for students to exercise: the Student Recreation Center, the Student Center at the Presidential Village and the Aquatic Center. Students interested in personal training can contact Jason Casey at jccasey@sa.ua.edu.
Many incoming freshmen are experiencing being on their own for the first time in their lives, and it is important that they are cautious of their nutritional choices in order to live healthy lifestyles. Doing small things like pre-planning meals and snacks for busy days and keeping a water bottle handy gives the nutrition needed for the day. Before a student embarks on a healthy eating plan, they should first consult a dietician. For more nutrition information and consulting a dietician, visit shc.ua.edu.
Group exercise
Outdoor exercise
Group exercise classes are a great way for students to have fun while getting fit. Students should note that they need passes in order to enter the group fitness classes. The passes are given out to the students 30 minutes prior to the time class starts. It is also recommended that students wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers, and bring water to hydrate. For group fitness schedules for all three recreation centers, visit: urec.sa.ua.edu.
The University of Alabama provides many ways for students to get active outdoors. The Outdoor Recreation Center allows students to rent bikes and camping gear, tents, climbing gear, backpacks, canoes and kayaks for small fees, as well as organizes student trips. Students can also enjoy exercising in the outdoors by running, walking or biking on the trails and parks around campus such as at the Riverwalk, Arboretum and the Quad on campus.
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Getting actively involved with club and intramural sports By Christian Elliott | Contributing Writer
For incoming freshmen with a background in sports, it is typically bothersome that they will no longer be able to compete athletically for their University like they did in high school. Even though they may not be able to pull on a uniform for one of the school’s NCAA teams, there are many intramural and clubsporting options that can help rekindle the competitive spirit and athleticism within students. When it comes to intramural sports there is always some type of league and competitiontaking place, whether it is in the fall, spring or summer semester. Regardless of athletic experience, there is a wide variety
of intramural sports to choose from, ranging from 3-on-3 basketball, racquetball, sand volleyball, tennis, 4-v-4 flag football, 7-v-7 indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, triathlon sprints, weightlifting competitions, Ultimate Frisbee, dodgeball and even Quidditch. To find out more information regarding intramural sports, find the details within the intramural office, located in one of the University’s fitness centers, or online at imleagues.com. Each sport has individual leagues such as co-ed, an all-guys league, an all-girls league, a fraternity league or a sorority league. If you want to practice several times a week for a particular sporting event (but not place as much physical and mental
strain on yourself like you would if it was an NCAA sport), there is a profusion of club sports that take place on campus. Both men and women (non co-ed) have the chance to compete in sports such as lacrosse, rugby, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. However, there are also many more club sports at the University, such as badminton, bowling, crew, clay shooting, cycling, disc golf, fishing, kayaking, paintball, racquetball, table tennis, tennis, triathlons, water skiing and wrestling. Each team has its individual captain or coach who dictates the practice schedule for the sport, as well as the tournaments or competitions the clubs will be traveling to in order to compete against other collegiate club teams. For
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example, the men’s club soccer team is the oldest club sport on campus. This year the men’s soccer club will attend a fall tournament at Clemson University. It will also play in five games across the South. The team competes in tournaments sponsored by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association. Both club and intra-
mural sports are ways to get involved within the Alabama athletic community and to stay physically active through competition and practice. Club and intramural sports provide outlets to meet people who share a common appreciation for the sport. Look for club and intramural information at Get On Board Day in August.
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Supporting the whole Tide By Kelly Ward | Managing Editor
Bryant-Denny Stadium stands like a beacon on campus. The stadium lights call lost students fatigued by waves of classes and responsibilities. They are safe within the walls for a few hours on a Saturday. They are united. There is nothing quite like being in the student section on a Saturday, except it doesn’t have to be limited to football. Alabama has 18 varsity teams not including football. “I think first and foremost as a former coach, I think one of the things I valued most was having students at our events,” former gymnastics
coach Sarah Patterson said. “I coached student-athletes and I was a parent of a student-athlete, and to me to see the student section full at a women’s gymnastics event or any other athletic event was probably the most meaningful thing that happened during our career.” With so many different sports, it can be difficult to choose which one to go to. “I recommend them all,” Patterson said. “I think you start in the fall and you go to football, volleyball. I just feel like the environment has been created by the coaches over the last 10, 15 years is one of student involvement. I loved at the beginning of our meets giving
away 20 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts because I wanted our students to be appreciated and we were able to work with a lot of businesses and give prized, iPads, all those kinds of things, gas cards, things that students need, and it rewarded them for coming, but it also made it exciting for them as well.” Gymnastics averages the most attendance in the SEC. Softball has the largest oncampus facility in the country. Baseball will start next year in a renovated Sewell-Thomas. Students can support every sport at the University. Admission is free to every event except football if a student has a valid ACT Card.
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By Kelly Ward | Managing Editor
Alabama football finished the year No. 4 after earning the top spot in the inaugural College Football Playoff. In a few short weeks, the Crimson Tide starts its quest for a 16th national title. Here’s a look at the schedule:
Date 09/05 09/12 09/19 09/26 10/03 10/10 10/17 10/24 11/07 11/14 11/21 11/28
Opponent vs. Wisconsin vs. Middle Tennessee State vs. Ole Miss* vs. Louisiana-Monroe @ Georgia* vs. Arkansas* @ Texas A&M* vs. Tennessee* vs. LSU* @ Mississippi State* vs. Charleston Southern @ Auburn*
Location Arlington, Texas Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Athens, Georgia Tuscaloosa College Station, Texas Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Starkville, Mississippi Tuscaloosa Auburn
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Lyrics to traditional Crimson Tide songs “Alma Mater”
“Yea, Alabama!”
“Rammer Jammer”
Alabama, listen, Mother, To our vows of love, To thyself and to each other, Faithful friends we’ll prove.
Yea, Alabama! Drown ’em Tide! Every Bama man’s behind you; Hit your stride! Go teach the Bulldogs to behave, Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave! And if a man starts to weaken, That’s a shame! For Bama’s pluck and grit Have write her name in crimson flame! Fight on, fight on, fight on, men! Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then! Go, roll to victory, Hit your stride, You’re Dixie’s football pride, Crimson Tide!
To be sung using the name of the opposing team. Auburn University has been inserted as an example.
Faithful, loyal, firm and true, Heart bound to heart will beat, Year by year, the ages through Until in Heaven we meet.
Hey Auburn! Hey Auburn! Hey Auburn! We just beat the hell outta you! Rammer Jammer yellow hammer, give’m hell, Alabama!
See Page 23 for the full gameday playlist.
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Go, roll to vict’ry: A guide to gameday on campus By Caroline Petrey | Contributing Writer
Nothing can quite compare to football season in the South, especially at The University of Alabama. Over half of the school year revolves around going to games, and if you aren’t prepared, football season can be pretty overwhelming. Here’s a definitive guide to help make it through the very first game day at Alabama.
Dress to impress Here at Alabama, football for some is approach with religious zeal, so people wear their Sunday best to the games. When its warm outside, girls typically wear sundresses or cute top and skirt in team colors with sandals, or heels for the more daring. When it’s cold, they wear jerseys, jeans and boots. Guys are usually a little more casual, with their typical outfit being an Alabama polo or button down with jeans or khakis.
Attend tailgates Many college and professional sporting events have tailgates, which are social events that take place before the game. Most of UA tailgating revolves around the Quad, and on game day, the place will be so full of tents and people, you won’t even be able to see the grass. Many colleges and organizations also host family-friendly tailgates, such as the College of Engineering and the Honors College Assembly, that have fun activities and free food.
Arrive early As a freshman, you have to sit in the upper deck of the student section, which is located at Gate 31 near the back of the stadium close to Tutwiler Hall. The student section fills up quickly, so get there early if you want to get the best seats. The Million Dollar Band also puts on a fun pregame show, which starts approximately 20 minutes before the game. The pregame show serves to pump up the fans and get you ready for the game.
Learn the songs It can be very overwhelming when everyone is singing along to the fight song and cheering together, so try to learn them before you head to your first game. At the game, definitely stay attentive and try to learn quickly. Paying attention to the Million Dollar Band is great for helping you learn the cheers and chants. “The band is always playing cheers,” said Dalton Beasley, a junior from Montgomery, Alabama, and a member of MDB. “It may be crazy keeping up with the football game, but the band will always be there to boost morale in the stands.” Popular cheers include “Yea, Alabama!,” the fight song, which is played at the beginning and end of every game and after every touchdown; “Basket Case,” played between the third and fourth quarter of every game; and “Rammer Jammer,” a chant which is played after every win.
WHAT TO KNOW • NICKNAME: Crimson Tide • MASCOT: Elephant • COLORS: Crimson and white • FIGHT SONG: “Yea, Alabama!” • CONFERENCE: Southeastern Conference • DIVISION: SEC West • STADIUM: BryantDenny Stadium (seats 101,821) • HEAD COACH: Nick Saban
BY THE NUMBERS • 15 national championships • 24 Southeastern Conference championships • 34 bowl wins • 115 first team AllAmericans Some of the cheers are included in this magazine; be sure to check them out and be ready for the season opener.
Study the traditions Tradition is everything at Alabama, and it explains a lot of the strange things, like why we are called the Crimson Tide, why we say “Roll Tide,” and why our
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mascot is the elephant. The story goes that at a game played in a field of red mud in 1907, the Alabama team, which was known then as “The Thin Red Line,” was a heavy underdog against archrival Auburn, but the Alabama team stood strong. Hugh Roberts, a sports editor for the Birmingham Age-Herald, said when the team ran onto the field, they looked like the tide rolling in, and thus the terms “Roll Tide” and “Crimson Tide” were born. In 1930, Everett Strupper, a sports editor for the Atlanta Journal, wrote, “At the end of the quarter, the earth started to tremble, there was a distant rumble that continued to grow. Some excited fan in the stands bellowed, ‘Hold your horses, the elephants are coming,’ and out stamped this Alabama varsity.” The nickname stuck, and the elephant has been our mascot ever since.
Enjoy yourself The most important thing is to enjoy yourself. Sitting in the student section is an incredible experience. You’re only at Alabama for four years so don’t take it for granted. “It was a life changing experience,” said Abby Kershek, a sophomore from Silver Spring, Maryland, about going to her first Alabama football game. “The crowd was going nuts even when we weren’t dominating, and the energy just made everyone have the best possible game day experience.”
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The gameday playlist of champions By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer
Compiled from the minds and memories of alumni, current students, and seasoned Bama tailgaters, you can expect to hear these ten songs at any home game. So grab your shaker, shades, and speakers – it’s gameday! 1. “SWEET CAROLINE” BY NEIL DIAMOND
6. “NO FLEX ZONE” BY RAE SREMMURD
“Good times never seemed so good,” and surely they haven’t, Neil. Get ready to “bum-bum-buuum!” your voice away to this traditional gameday tune.
The unofficial rap anthem for the Crimson Tide, you can’t make a trip to BryantDenny without hearing it and watching the players react whenever it plays.
2. “DIXIELAND DELIGHT” BY ALABAMA
7. “ALL I DO IS WIN” BY DJ KHALED, FT. T-PAIN, LUDACRIS, SNOOP DOGG, AND RICK ROSS
Made famously controversial with some creative add-ins, this catchy classic is always a crowd favorite. Better learn the words, and fast – you’ll be singing it all season long.
3. “THUNDERSTRUCK” BY AC/DC A stadium staple, this rock anthem is best enjoyed in the adrenaline-packed rush right before kick-off as Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide enter Bryant-Denny. The song is synonymous with watching the Tide roll out of the locker room and onto the field.
4. “BAMA ANTHEM” BY 63 BOYS A small remix turned into an eponymous anthem, this rap song is a different take on the Alabama victory cheer, “Rammer Jammer.”
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8. “SWEET HOME ALABAMA” BY LYNARD SKYNARD While this Southern staple is easily overplayed, what would a Alabama football tailgate be without it?
9. “ENTER SANDMAN” BY METALLICA Usually played in the latter part of any home game, this classic Nirvana song is a second-half headbanger that will keep your energy up.
5. “SEVEN NATION ARMY” BY THE WHITE STRIPES
10. “YEA ALABAMA” BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA MILLION DOLLAR BAND
This sports go-to is no stranger to gameday, with an opening beat that echoes the intensity of Saban’s stare itself.
The infamous energy of a UA football game would be hardly what it is without the backing of our school’s stellar marching band.
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LIFE IN TUSCALOOSA During your freshman year, so much time is spent on campus that you often forget there’s a world beyond University Boulevard. Tuscaloosa is more than just an epicenter for education and football; it’s a staple city for the state for Alabama, full of its own culture that simply living on campus doesn’t expose. As you make your way through the next four years as a student, learn how to be a citizen as well – make Tuscaloosa your home away from home. Learn backroads and holes in the wall, find your favorite spot for brunch that you just have to take your family to, and really appreciate the city as more than just a City of Champions.
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Events coming to Tuscaloosa this fall By Matthew Wilson | Staff Reporter
Outside of The University of Alabama itself, Tuscaloosa is home to a thriving art and music scene. The city is host to a variety of fun and engaging events throughout the year. With an influx of musicians, artists and performers into the city, there’s always something to do if you know where to look.
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The Fifth Annual Johnny Shines Blues Festival WHEN: Aug. 29 WHERE: 4017 Johnny Shines Street N.E. WHAT: Musician Johnny Shines was a staple among the blues community. Known for his songs on the classic blues album “Chicago/The Blue/Today,” Shines moved to Tuscaloosa later in life and continued to play until his death in 1992. The Johnny Shines Blues Festival, started by daughter Carroline Shines five years ago, honors the memory and life of the late musician. Held at Shines’s former home, now owned by his daughter, the festival hosts an assortment of both local and regional blues musicians. Offering food, arts and music, the festival continues to share Shines memory among the Tuscaloosa community. Past performers include Alabama Annie, Porshia Ray and Hattie B.
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The Black Jacket Symphony presents AC/DC “Black in Black” WHEN: Sept. 11 WHERE: Bama Theatre WHAT: The Black Jacket Symphony will be performing AC/DC’s album “Back in Black.” The Black Jacket Symphony, a Birmingham band, offers an unique concert experience by recreating classic rock albums in their entirety for a live performance. First started in 2009 to perform Beatles album “Abbey Road,” the Black Jacket Symphony has since performed over 20 albums live. Musicians are selected to recreate selected albums as close to their original sound as possible. Performances consist of two sets featuring the entirety of the album in the first and a selection of other music from the featured band in the second.
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Third Annual Bama Brew and Que WHEN: Sept. 25-26 WHERE: Ray C. Jenkins Multipurpose Arena WHAT: For those looking to try a variety of barbecue and a good time, the Third Annual Bama Brew and Que has you covered. Bama Brew and Que is a barbecue competition inviting aspiring and established cooks in the area, alike, to compete against each other for a variety of cash prizes. Categories include chicken, brisket and pork. Sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society, the world’s largest organization of barbecue and grilling enthusiasts, the competition is open for the general public to come try a variety of cooking styles. Admission to the event is free.
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To Kill A Mockingbird WHEN: Oct. 23 – Nov. 1 WHERE: Bean-Brown Theatre WHAT: For those wanting to catch a live performance, the BeanBrown Theatre will be performing an adaptation of the classic novel, “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Written by University of Alabama graduate Harper Lee, the novel explores racism in the small southern town of Maycomb in the 1930s from the point of view of a young girl, Scout. Adapted by Christopher Sergel, the play will bring to life classic moments from the novel such as the trial of Tom Robinson. With Lee’s sequel, “Go Set A Watchman,” hitting stores, the play is sure to remind viewers why “To Kill A Mockingbird” remains so well known.
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Outlets for retail therapy around town By Heather Buchanan | News Editor
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that there is a town beyond the borders of campus, but Tuscaloosa offers many options for shopping that are just minutes from campus. If you realize you need something while at school, chances are that a store in Tuscaloosa sells it. A few of Tuscaloosa’s bigger shopping centers make it easy to check multiple items off the shopping list with one stop.
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As fall approaches, one of Tuscaloosa’s newest shopping centers is slated to open near the intersection of McFarland Boulevard and 15th Street. This shopping center will bring a slew of new retailers to the area, including a Fresh Market, a Designer Shoe Warehouse and a PetSmart. The development will also feature a Dick’s Sporting Goods store and a mattress retail store.
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Located at the corner of McFarland Boulevard and 15th Street, Midtown Village includes a wide variety of dining, shopping and service options in a pedestrian-friendly area. Shoppers can find clothes for everyone at a plethora of retail options, and if you get hungry while you shop, you can drop into one of sixteen dining establishments. Midtown Village also offers several service locations including salons and a Planet Fitness.
Another popular shopping location is University Mall, which is on the corner of McFarland Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Over 70 stores and restaurants make up the mall. Sears, JCPenney, Belk Women’s and Belk Men’s, Children, and Home anchor four ends of the mall, with a fifth line of shops containing a food court. University Mall is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5:30 p.m. CW / Danielle Parker
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What do to when the school week is over By Kayla Montgomery | Staff Reporter
When thinking of weekends in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Crimson Tide football games are certainly one of the first things that come to mind. Several Saturdays each fall, the campus is engulfed in a sea of people sporting their best Crimson gear, but when the Tide rolls out to away games, or when the spring semester leaves you missing your time in Bryant-Denny, there are plenty of options to fill time in and around Tuscaloosa.
Birmingham. The city, only about an hour away, offers several activities that can occupy a day spent away from T-Town. To travel back to childhood, spend a few hours exploring the McWane Science Center, or if you’re seeking outdoor activity, head to Oak Mountain State Park and hike the day away. Catch a Baron’s baseball game at Regions field, or take advantage of the shopping the city has to offer, and make sure to grab a bite to eat at one of the many local restaurants before you head home.
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When you feel like a change of scenery for the weekend, jump on I-20/59 and head to
At any given day, students can be found scattered across the Tuscaloosa River Walk lounging
in their Eno hammocks while taking a break from the stresses of school. Tuscaloosa boasts several lakes to visit, and a hike through the woods surrounding Lake Harris to the swimming hole near the dam is a great way to occupy an afternoon. Make sure to get directions before you go, though, as phone service can get spotty when you’re lost on unfamiliar back roads.
Get artsy The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater hosts several concerts throughout the year, and there are countless events held at the Bama Theater including productions, concerts and special showings. Both schedules can be found
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online, so scope them out and see what most piques your interest. Also, the Kentuck Festival of the Arts is held each fall, as well as the Druid City Arts Festival in the spring.
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Enjoying Tuscaloosa’s great outdoors By Becca Murdoch | Contributing Writer
Believe it or not, the Quad is not the only green space available to explore in Tuscaloosa. With 35 parks managed by the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority and several hundred acres of land managed by The University of Alabama, there’s no excuse to stay trapped in a library all day. “It’s a chance to get out of the University bubble and learn about the community you’re living for the 4 to 6 years that you’re here,” said Beck Booker, public relations and marketing manager of Tuscaloosa County PARA, about the value of exploring the parks around Tuscaloosa.
Open from 8 a.m. until sunset throughout the year without an admission charge, the UA Arboretum is a great option for those who don’t have the time to travel to a national forest and take a lengthy camping trip, according to Monica Watkins, Arboretum Director. “The Arboretum is a really great alternative. It’s about 10 minutes from campus, but it’s worth it when you get there,” Watkins said. UA Arboretum is located at 4800 Arboretum Way. Snow Hinton Park is sporting new attractions, courtesy of the City of Tuscaloosa. With its one mile walking track now expanded to 10 feet wide, the addition of 38-foot spiral slide, and extensive rope challenge known as a
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“spacenet,” Snow Hinton is drawing in visitors. Snow Hinton Park is located at 1000 Hargrove Road East. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hurricane Creek Park is one of Tuscaloosa’s more natural spots and boasts over 240 acres of beautiful greenery. Hurricane Creek Park locations can be found at hurricanecreek.org/visit.
Lake Lurleen is a well-loved treasure in and around the Tuscaloosa community. Though there is a small entrance fee for day use, it is well worth it. Lake Lurleen is located 12 miles northwest of Tuscaloosa at 13226 Lake Lurleen Road in Coker, Alabama.
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Keeping it local in Tuscaloosa By Laura Testino | Culture Editor
Although Tuscaloosa has several retail shops and restaurants that may be familiar to students from out of town, the city also has an ever-growing scene for local businesses, distinct to the area, which are not found in many – if any – other cities. The presence of local businesses in the area has been felt for more than 50 years, and has recently undergone a large increase with the continued developments of both The Strip and farther west down University Boulevard into downtown. Although freshmen on campus have the availability to eat at Bama Dining locations by using a mixture of meal plan points, Dining Dollars and Bama Cash, local businesses provide an opportunity to become familiarized with the town beyond the borders of campus. The Locker Room, which has been located at 1218 University Blvd since 1967, actually began in 1964 at another location nearby. The store is heading into its 51st year of business this season, and has rolled with the Crimson Tide every year. “Gameday is the most business you can do. It’s crazy,” said Alex Gatewood, the owner at The Locker Room since its beginning. He also noted that gamedays have changed completely for the men’s retail store since opening the store in 1964. “As our football got stronger, our business got better. It’s a direct correlation,” Gatewood said. Although the store will stay in its location through this football season, it will relocate to a new location at the end of the year, as a CVS will be built in its place. Alex Gatewood’s son, Mark Gatewood, owns Black Warrior Outdoor, an outdoor clothing and accessory retail store just past 21st Avenue on University Boulevard. The Locker Room will take the place of Black Warrior Outdoor, and the store will carry about 80 percent items from The Locker Room and 20 percent of items from Black Warrior
Outdoor, Alex Gatewood said. He will be the majority owner of the new location as well, and is thankful that The Locker Room can stay in Tuscaloosa. Both students and townspeople come to the store for the red elephant monogram on numerous apparel items at the store, Gatewood said. In addition to clothing several students at the University, The Locker Room has employed over 100 students in the last 50 years, and have several students – even a student from 1964 – return year after year for both their gameday outfits and other business wear. Farther down from both The Locker Room’s old location and what will be its new one is DePalma’s Italian Café, which has been a staple restaurant to the Tuscaloosa restaurant scene since its arrival in 1994. Majority shareholder, Greg King, has been in some sort of ownership position since 1995, and also worked with the other location in Athens, Georgia. The restaurant decided to open in Tuscaloosa at 2300 University Blvd, which at the time was ranked as one of the top 10 cities to open a restaurant, and King has stayed in the area ever since, keeping an independent ownership in Alabama. “It [Tuscaloosa] did have some good restaurants when we moved here, but it, I couldn’t give you the percentage, has really blossomed from the handful of restaurants that weren’t chains or some sort of fast food into what we have now,” King said. The restaurant has seen a mixture of students and locals dining on its Italian cuisine, but has recently seen a shift toward the locals supported still by a strong percentage of student patrons. Crimson2Go, a delivering service that works with multiple restaurants downtown, has been great for business and often delivers Pasta DePalma – sometimes with chicken – to many students both on and off campus, among other menu options. It’s great for students to also try visiting local businesses, and give them the chance to earn respect and patronage, King said.
“I think it’s good for students to see other things. There are definitely restaurants and businesses downtown that do a very good job, whether they’re doing food or clothing, and there are some that I don’t go to personally, because I don’t think they do a good job. But it’s important for people to get out and judge for themselves,” King said. The Italian restaurant has a variety of menu choices, which can be completed with a dessert menu item, and most popularly, the white chocolate bread pudding. Twenty years after DePalma’s arrived on the scene, Sweet Home Food Bar opened in Tuscaloosa in 2014 at 2218 University Blvd, serving breakfast and lunch MondaySaturday, dinner on select evenings, and brunch on Sundays. Co-owner Debra Rubino loved the college town atmosphere, after first seeing the town while touring the campus for her son’s visit. Rubino’s business partner, George Harsch, had 17 years of experience in the New York restaurant scene, and the two decided to open Sweet Home Food Bar to add variety to the Tuscaloosa restaurant scene, with healthier and fresh food options. “Actually it was my son who had given us the idea,” Rubino said. “He said, ‘You know, you really need to come down here because we need some fresh food.’” It’s been a great first year for Sweet Home Food Bar, Rubino said, and she’s happy to see the downtown area growing and thriving, particularly in the last five years. Although Crimson2Go delivers for this restaurant as well, Rubino hopes freshmen, especially, take the chance to come and explore, she said. “Freshmen have their dining card that they have to have and they stay on campus because that’s where mom and dad’s money is and they need to use that up,” Rubino said. “But to really get a feel of the college and the town that you’re in, you really need to go to the surrounding areas downtown.”
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Dear Students:
On behalf of The University of Alabama family, welcome to Alabama’s flagship university!
You are joining the nation’s best and brightest students here at the Capstone, and you can look forward to challenging, rewarding and enjoyable times. I urge you to make the most of your time here, academically and personally, by taking advantage of the outstanding social, intellectual and volunteer opportunities available at The University of Alabama.
It is important to make wise academic and personal decisions while you are here, because you are investing in an education that will serve you forever. And, remember, you may be here for only a few years, but UA will be with you for a lifetime.
If you have ideas that can improve the “Alabama experience,”please contact me at president@ua.edu.
Have a great year, and Roll Tide!
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Local restaurants to try on the Strip By Aaron Bonner | Contributing Writer
The Strip, located just west of Bryant Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes, is within walking distance of campus and a convenient place to stop throughout class or game days to change up your meal options. Several of the locations also accept Bama Cash, and many have extended hours and deals that appeal to the college student’s lifestyle and budget.
some pretty tasty burgers. Great news, they take Dining Dollars and Bama Cash, so go grab some wings.
Little Italy’s Pizzeria
Looking for something more traditional with your Mexican cuisine? El Rincon on the strip will satisfy your needs. With an excellent selection of over 68 dishes and combinations, you’ll have a lot of options when picking the right meal for the night. El Rincon even provides their own specialties such as the Mexican Chicken Fingers and Arroz Con Pollo. Pricing is fair, but be sure to note that El Rincon doesn’t take Bama Cash.
It’s Friday night, and time to hang out with friends, but you’re all out of ramen noodles and sandwich stuff. Time to pick up a gigantic 18-inch pizza to feed you and your pals. Or, if you’re not that hungry, Little Italy has pizza by the slice as part of their Daily Special. Two onetopping slices and a drink or one slice with a salad and a drink are the same price of $5.50. This deal runs from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. With a giant menu spanning the entire right wall, and an inviting atmosphere, Little Italy is also a place to get some great pizza and hang out after classes. If you don’t want pizza, you can also get calzones, baked spaghetti, and sub sandwiches. They don’t take Bama Cash, so you may have to ask your buddies to chip in for a large pizza.
Buffalo Phil’s
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While primarily labeled as a pub, Buffalo Phil’s Pub and Cafe provides one of the greatest social atmospheres for dining in Tuscaloosa. Located just 2 blocks away from the stadium, you’re sure to not only meet some fans, but also have some fantastic food. Buffalo Phil’s prides themselves on providing excellent wings and
Step on into Swen Chinese Restaurant and deals are aplenty. Lunch Specials run daily from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., with a large portion of the menu available for a slightly cheaper price. They also add new things to the menu constantly, with salt and pepper shrimp being just one of their newest additions. With featured entrees, daily lunch specials,
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and some authentic dishes, Swen’s is the perfect place for when you get in the mood for some Chinese takeout. Prices are low, and Swen’s accepts Bama Cash, letting you get a meal for typically under $15. Swen’s hours are generous, letting you come in for a meal as late as 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Pita Pit We all know the words “healthy” and “delicious” are rarely synonymous, but Pita Pit is seeking to change this with their menu. At Pita Pit, customers can come in for a large variety of meat, veggie, and even breakfast pitas. With an arsenal of 21 toppings and spreads on top of the dozens of different pitas, Pita Pit allows their patrons to personalize their meal in “over a billion combinations!” Pita Pit is open as late as 4a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Pita Pit takes Bama Cash.
Steamers on the Strip Steamers was once a seafood restaurant near Midtown Village, but ever since an accident left the original spot just a few charred planks, other seafood shops haven’t been quite the same. But Steamers is back as of 2013, with a spot on the Strip. With a large variety of food, even some non-seafood options for those who don’t want to take a dive, Steamers on the Strip provides a great meal and
atmosphere. Daily specials, like All You Can Eat Wings on Mondays, give more for less. Steamers also takes Bama Cash, so eat those shrimp to your heart’s content, or until you run out of money.
Surin of Thailand Surin of Thailand offers a great date spot and some fantastic dishes, although prices can be a little steeper than other options on the Strip. But, come back late at night for Midnight Sushi, for some sushi as cheap as a single dollar. (You read that right. ONE. DOLLAR. SUSHI.) Though a deal like that is hard to pass up, Surin doesn’t take Bama Cash, so you may need to save up a bit before you take your date out for dinner here.
Bento Bento offers Japanese cuisine, with sushi creations such as the Bama Roll, containing shrimp tempura, onion, masago and crunch/avocado. The prices can be a bit expensive, with certain sushi combos costing anywhere from $7 to $15 and some teriyaki dishes costing around $15. Bento also doesn’t take Bama Cash, but has over 15 combinations that allow for a little wiggle room to get the best flavor. The dishes are filling and full of flavor, and there’s sure to be something for even the pickiest eater in your group.
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