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Assistant Editor | Elizabeth Elkin newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Monday, August 31, 2015
Bud Light Duo aims to Tips for safe consumption create brand experience By Elizabeth Elkin | Assistant News Editor
College campuses all across America deal with the issue of student alcohol consumption, and the University of Alabama is no exception. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s website, about four out of five college students drink, and about half of those binge drink. Students may not realize the toll too much drinking can take on their health. The NIAAA website describes the effects alcohol can have on your brain, heart, liver and pancreas.
By Arielle Lipan | Contributing Writer
Rachael Chudoba and Blain Bradley met only five days ago on their first training trip as the Bud Light Duo for The University of Alabama. The two will work together as brand reps for Bud Light for the UA campus. “We’re more than just handing out beer,” Chudoba said. ”It’s more making sure that person has an experience that we can take back to corporate and say Alabama loves Bud Light.” Bradley is a senior majoring in journalism, and Chudoba is a senior majoring in restaurant and hospitality management. “We joke about the slogan all the time, but it’s true, it’s just ‘Up For Whatever,’” he said. Bradley said Bud Light held another one of their ‘Up For Whatever’ weekends in Catalina Island with almost 1,000 people 21 and up, all to make more memories. While these two can’t exactly host giant beach parties in Tuscaloosa, they still schedule events with bars in town where they hand out samples and memorable moments. “We want people to associate memories with brands,” Bradley said. “It’s all about creating an experience.” Bradley and Chudoba call the venues about a week in advance and coordinate with their wholesaler to make sure the bars are fully stocked. “We can’t show up and be like, ‘Oh, hey do you have these Bud Light products?’” Bradley said. Bud Light has previously tried and failed to have reps on the UA campus, but the pair is aiming to change that. Both happened upon these job openings accidentally through acquaintances and Facebook groups. Chudoba said the application process was smooth and easy. Each of them filled out a standard application followed by two rounds of interviews, and then they were whisked away for training at the Bud Light corporation
Effects of drinking
Blain Bradley is one member of the Bud Light Duo for the University of Alabama. CW / Shelby Akin
headquarters in Dallas. “They totally took care of us,” Chudoba said. “They paid for our hotel, our flight and, like, a nice dinner.” Their job in Tuscaloosa is heavily focused on marketing and PR, where the two of them have the reins on how they want to structure events and get the word out. “A big thing about this job: you can’t be afraid to approach people,” Bradley said. “I think that’s why we got the jobs. We’re both super social.” The first Bud Light event for the University will be at Houndstooth Bar on the first gameday of the season, Sept. 5. “If you want to find us, it’s super simple. We’ll be wearing Bud Light T-shirts carrying bottles of Bud Light being everyone’s friend, basically,” Bradley said.
• interferes with the brain’s communication pathways • changes in mood and behavior • stretching and drooping of heart muscle • irregular heartbeat • high blood pressure • stroke • liver problems • toxicity of the pancreas • increased risk of certain cancers Source: NIAAA website
What is one drink? Ounces in a standard drink Can of domestic beer Glass of wine Shot of hard liquor
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“Make sure you’re alternating a nonalcoholic beverage between every alcoholic beverage,” she said. “One drink to an hour is what the body can handle generally speaking. Take it in at a rate that your body can best process it.” Wilcox said to eat a good meal before you start consuming alcohol. “It’s not going to prevent you from running into complications, but it’s a preventative factor,” she said. “Continue to eat while you are consuming alcohol to help pace the way the alcohol is going into your body and give your body time to process the alcohol the body may have already consumed.”
If a student thinks their friend may have alcohol poisoning, Wilcox said it is important not to let them sleep it off. “They don’t need to be left alone because they could stop breathing and other health complications could ensue,” she said. Wilcox said to call 911 or find someone who has not been drinking who can drive them to the hospital. “Don’t second guess it. A person’s blood alcohol concentration level continues to rise after the last drink the person has. Even if they stop drinking, it doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk for their blood alcohol concentration level going higher.”
Terrible traffic: Tuscaloosa streets stay crowded By Arielle Lipan | Contributing Writer
Several streets frequently have high traffic in Tuscaloosa. CW / Layton Dudley
Anyone driving through a college town like Tuscaloosa knows the struggle of heavy traffic in small streets, but the roadways of Tuscaloosa have been more like slow-ways as of late. As dismal as the traffic may seem, people can avoid frustration on the roads without simply avoiding them all together. The biggest ally in the fight for road room is information. According to Jon Howell, the assistant director of transportation for Tuscaloosa, the worst of the traffic is centered on McFarland Blvd. and 15th Street due to the
massive construction. “There are several other smaller [construction] projects around town, but nothing to magnitude of that general area,” he said. Grace VandeWaa, a sophomore at the University of Alabama, agrees with Howell. “University [Drive] is always really bad, but McFarland sucks,” she said. “I avoid McFarland between 3 and 6 because it’s so busy.” Ironically, the construction on McFarland aims to alleviate the heavy traffic. They’re adding another lane from 13th to 15th Street. “We definitely need more lanes, so since it’s leading to something
better, I’ll muddle through it,” VandeWaa said. Another sophomore, Josh Collins, sneaks around the traffic rather than simply avoiding it. His best friends are the back streets of Tuscaloosa. “Lots of people don’t seem to know it,” he said, “But the grid format of Tuscaloosa allows you to take back roads from just about any apartment complex to any other major retail center in at least half the time.” However, in Collins’ eyes, game days are a lost cause. “If you want to drive on a game day, the only real solution is: don’t. Walk. Ride a bike. Fly. It’s all better than driving on game days,” he said.
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Editor | Leigh Terry opinions@cw.ua.edu Monday, August 31, 2015
OPPOSING VIEWS | FEMINISM
Students weigh in on feminism Wikimedia Commons By Leigh Terry | Opinions Editor
Last Friday, the University of Alabama Feminist Caucus (UAFC) held a rally titled “Celebrating Women.” Afterward, one of its
attendees, anti-abortion proponent Ruth Bishop, posed this question to our page: “Is feminism for women like me?” Officers in the UAFC, Cassidy Ellis and Lindsay Macher, accepted our invitation to respond.
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To that end, The Crimson White is proud to present the opposing views of these two students, specifically focusing on the issue of whether feminism is for everyone. In the spirit of intellectual exploration, I encourage
you to research this debate further with both views in mind. Leigh Terry is a senior majoring in economics. She is the Opinions Editor of The Crimson White.
Anti-abortion not furthering cause Feminism includes pro-life beliefs By Cassidy Ellis and Lindsay Macher
Feminism: a movement to end sexism and sexist oppression. This is how bell hooks, one of the most influential black feminist thinkers of our time, defines feminism. Feminism has been defined in various ways by scholars and activists since the movement’s formation. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, for instance, famously declared that a feminist is “a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.” While feminism is for everybody, it does not mean we are free to use it to further our own biases, throw a blanket label of “feminist” over our interests and expect to be patted on the back for identifying as feminist. Bell hooks warns of the dangers of “lifestyle feminism” in many of her works, ultimately saying that labeling ourselves feminist without challenging personally-internalized misogyny and societally-institutionalized sexism is, in fact, a form of sexist oppression. According to hooks, and the majority of the second and third-wave feminist movement, a person “...cannot be anti-abortion and an advocate for feminism,” because restricting the reproductive rights of women is sexist oppression. Hooks is not saying that women who practice lifestyle feminism or do not believe in reproductive choice have no place in the movement, or that their voices should not be heard. Anti-choice campus “feminists” (we use quotes strategically here because we agree with hooks’ argument above) have recently denounced spaces built by organizations like the Feminist Caucus (UAFC) as being unwelcoming to their politics. This is an unfounded assertion, however, because just last week UAFC held a rally at which they invited those in attendance to speak, share their experiences and find community. Vocal campus anti-abortion “feminists” and Bama Students for Life (BSFL) members critique organizations like UAFC for their anti-abortion politics on social media often and held a counter-protest at last week’s UAFC rally. Rather than participate in the creation of a campus feminist community, BSFL’s members
chose to stand in silence with inflammatory signage in attempts to detract attention from the rally’s purposes to celebrate the experiences of women, to speak out against injustice and to build community between feminists and feminist allies. Rather than participate in the feminist dialogue they supposedly long for, the protesters rejected the opportunity to speak out against the “injustices” they believe plague the feminist movement-at-large. Furthermore, rather than be involved with campus feminism by attending UAFC events and positively contributing to UAFC meetings, BSFL “feminists” elect to spend their time being involved with the harassment of women attempting to access reproductive healthcare at clinics like West Alabama Women’s Center. While it is important to give everyone a voice, there comes a point when this faux-feminism creates dangers to those who seek refuge in feminist spaces. LGBT folk, Black and Brown people and people who have had abortions are less likely to feel that their identities are welcome in a “feminist” environment that picks and chooses which portions of feminist ideology they want to support. To demand entry to safe spaces, for individuals to assert their ability to “belong” because they’re feminists, is an inconsiderate act of exclusion and a display of privilege. It is essential to interrogate our beliefs and see how systems of oppression like sexism, racism, homophobia and the patriarchy have influenced and shaped them. The fact of the matter is this: if anti-abortion “feminists” refuse to work with the feminist movement-at-large because of their disagreement with one of the many injustices feminism seeks to correct (lack of access to reproductive healthcare), then they are doing nothing to actually further the majority of the movement’s ideals. Cassidy Ellis is a graduate student in communication studies. Lindsay Macher is a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering. They are both officers in the University of Alabama Feminist Caucus, and this editorial represents the views of both writers.
By Ruth Bishop Staff Columnist
Last Friday, I attended the UA Feminist Caucus’ rally and was met by a diverse array of students, including many men. This heterogeneous mix of students scattered about the Ferg promenade could be touted as an example of increasing inclusivity and acceptance of the modern-day feminist movement; as a pro-life feminist, however, my views are completely rejected and my presence unwanted. In fact, many feminists, including bell hooks, author of “Feminism is for Everybody,” would go so far as to say that being pro-life is equivalent to being anti-feminist. “But, but, but…I want equal treatment, education and pay for both men and women!” stammers my inner feminist. “And I stand for the idea that a woman’s worth extends beyond her physical attractiveness or sexuality. Aren’t these part of feminism? Can’t I be a part of this too?” The answer is a resounding ‘no.’ My ideological disagreement on one point of modern feminism has made me completely ineligible to join, whereas queer and intersectional feminists, who carry with them varied views, have been welcomed into the larger movement with open arms. If feminism means something different for every person, then why is it that my feminist views are of lesser value? Of course, all the modern feminists out there are chortling at the naivety of my question: “You [pro-life feminists] are unwelcome in the movement because your view infringes upon women’s rights to their own bodies, their bodily autonomy, a right that is, in essence, the very principle on which feminism is founded.” But our feminist foremothers, Alice Paul, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, among many others, saw abortion as “child murder” (Susan B.
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Anthony) and as “the ultimate exploitation of women” (Alice Paul). Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote that “when we consider that women are treated as property, it is degrading to women that we should treat our children as property to be disposed of as we wish.” The first feminists recognized the humanity of pre-born children and did not see the exclusion of their rights as necessary for the advancement of women. Modern-day feminists can defend bodily autonomy for women all day long, but the reality is that the argument does not make sense and cannot be consistently applied. Does the right to bodily autonomy extend to women who are nine months pregnant? What if they decide as they are giving birth that they no longer wish to be a mother? What about new mothers? I think most people, including some modern-day feminists, would say ‘no.’ Because the bodily autonomy argument really does not work since no one is truly and completely ‘autonomous.’ It is undeniable that at some point in time, another person has helped us through life, and to say otherwise is foolish. I also recognize that it would be foolish for us as a society to think that poor pregnant mothers, because they, too, are ‘autonomous,’ do not need help. I would like to see feminists and pro-lifers working together to provide material and emotional support to poor pregnant women and mothers instead of focusing all their energy on promoting bodily autonomy or illegalizing abortion, respectively. Modern-day feminists should treat abortion as it is, not an inalienable right that should be celebrated with parades and balloons, but the loss of a developing human’s life. They should treat abortion with some amount of reverence and grief, even if they still believe abortion should be kept legal. And, at the very least, I want to see modern-day feminists honor the firstwave feminist’s beliefs on abortion and truly embrace the ideal that feminism is for everybody– even pro-life feminists. Ruth Bishop is a senior majoring in biology and Spanish. Her column runs biweekly.
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OPINIONS Monday, August 31, 2015 COLUMN | ALABAMA POLITICS
Bentley should furlough state employees to wake up Alabama House By Kyle Campbell Staff Columnist
Feb. 26, 2015 is the day Robert Bentley stopped acting like a Tuscaloosa dermatologist and started acting like the governor of Alabama. When state Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison) put up a billboard opposing the governor’s proposed tax increases, the head of the Alabama Department of Transportation shut down several of the road projects in Madison County, quipping that someone so opposed to taxes must not want tax money spent in his district. Make no mistake, ALDOT does not operate free from the influence of the governor. Many veteran legislators can recall being summoned by George Wallace to the Governor’s Mansion before an important vote and leaving with new highway projects for their districts as a reward for their loyalty. Constitutionally, the governor of Alabama is not a particularly powerful position. The veto - the signature tool of any chief executive - can be overridden by a simple majority of the legislature. In other words, any bill that the legislature
passes can be passed again without edit regardless of whether or not the governor approves it. It is because of this weakness that former governors have had to use unconventional methods to push their agenda. Now, with legislators refusing to pass a workable budget after two special sessions and just over a month remaining before the new fiscal year, we need Bentley’s leadership more than ever. The House of Representatives has twice passed a budget that would cut $156 million from Medicaid. Let’s pretend for a moment that denying healthcare to poor people in the wealthiest country in the world isn’t morally repugnant. That still leaves the problem of the inevitable lawsuit that will result from failing to provide services that the federal government has mandated we provide. Unless we want a repeat of the egregious expenses we incurred defending a blatantly unconstitutional immigration law, we will have to find a way to fund Medicaid. In addition to slashing Medicaid funding, however, the House’s budget would slash funding for all state agencies by 5.5 percent. That may not sound sig nificant, but the governor has issued a statement detailing all of the layoffs and closures of critical services that would result from the budget. Still, the legislature appears not to be listening, which is why it’s time to show them in a way they can’t ignore.
WHAT TO KNOW Changes to the budget will affect the following departments: • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency • Department of Public Health • Department of Conservation and Natural Resources • Department of Forensic Sciences • Department of Youth Services Governor Bentley should immediately furlough and send home all state employees, with pay, that would be laid off should the House budget pass before October. We don’t want to raise taxes, so we might as well go ahead and close our state parks tomorrow. When a father from West Alabama has a daughter that turns 16, let his legislator explain why he has to drive two hours to get her license, because the House budget would shut down licensing offices everywhere outside of Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville and Mobile. Of course, he may not want her on the roads anyway, with 75 fewer Highway Patrol troopers maintaining safe driving conditions. And God forbid someone in Coosa county gets sick from eating the meat we didn’t pay to inspect because we opted to close their public health department rather than raise the cigarette tax. At least he
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Department of Agriculture and Industries Department of Senior Services Environmental Management Agency Department of Commerce Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs • Military Department • Department of Labor won’t die in Huntsville, where we couldn’t find the money to keep the morgue open. There is nowhere near enough left to cut to put a dent in our deficit. It’s time for our legislators to start taking their commitment to Alabamians more seriously than their commitment to Grover Norquist. When I was in 7th grade, I told my mom I was tired of school and that I could get by in life without an education. She said that was fine and took me to the dumpster behind the Piggly Wiggly to find my dinner for that night. I learned that day that I would have to do things I didn’t want to do to have the life I wanted to live. I, much like today’s Alabama legislature, had a lot of growing up to do. Kyle Campbell is a junior majoring in political science. His column runs biweekly.
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MONDAY August 31, 2015
CULTURE | HEALTH
Away-from-home remedies: Guide to sickness in college By Ellen Johnson | Staff Reporter
Getting sick in college for the first time can be a scary experience. Whether it’s catching a cold, experiencing flu symptoms or developing a severe headache right in the middle of the school week, it can be hard to know what to do without a mom here to take care of you. The new semester brings not only homework and group projects, but also cold symptoms rapidly circulating our close-knit campus. Margaret Garner, executive director of the Student Health Center, provides some preventative steps for avoiding illnesses like those first-of-the-year colds and tips on what to do if you do get sick.
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Eat healthy
Eat regular meals that include a variety of foods and drink lots of water. Incorporate different elements of the food pyramid into your diet. Try including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and low-fat dairy products in your meals and snacks. Also, prepare for the Alabama heat and humidity by staying hydrated and drinking lots of water throughout the day.
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Relax and have fun
Make time for fun and relaxation. With schoolwork increasing by the day, it can be difficult for students to leave time in their schedules for fun. Try to relax and enjoy all that our campus and community has to offer. The University Recreation Center also provides ample opportunities to exercise and stay active.
Visit the SHC
If you do get sick, there are a few steps you can take to take care of yourself, such as visiting the Student Health Center. The SHC is open and available to you Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with full staff, Monday through Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. with more limited staff for urgent care, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bus routes make direct stops at the SHC, and the experienced staff is there to help you. Don’t forget to bring your ACTion card and health insurance card.
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Get enough sleep
Keep your immune system healthy by recharging your body with a good amount of sleep each night. “Get plenty of sleep to re-charge your body’s batteries,” Garner said. “This helps keep your immune system healthy and ready to work for you. When you are personally run-down, you are not at your best mentally, physically, emotionally or even socially; all important keys to good health.”
Watch your symptoms
Note any and all symptoms you are experiencing, and also when they started and how severe they become.
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Take care of yourself
When your roommate is sick, take care of yourself. The best step to take when your roommate is ill is to defend yourself with personal care. Wash your hands and clean shared spaces often. If you would like to wear a protective mask when your roommate is sick, the Student Health Center will provide you one free of charge.
Rest and recover
Plan to take some time to rest and recover. It is the best way for your body to cure illness and speed up recovery.
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MONDAY August 31, 2015 NEWS | HEALTH
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UA students balance sickness, schedules By Dustin Ginsberg | Contributing Writer
Students are busy. Class, homework, projects, laundry, studying, clubs and socializing. Students’ schedules are busy and there never seems to be enough time. Now imagine doing all of this while sick. It will happen for most students sometime in their college career, but knowing warning signs and getting help right away can majorly cut down on the time and intensity of your illness. The most common illnesses among college students, according to David S. Brown, a nurse at the Student Heath Center, are the common cold, strep throat, sexualy transmitted diseases and the flu. These diseases are all easily spread between people and can worsen over time. According to the Centers for Disease Control, some of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading sickness are quite simple. Hand-washing is a must. Students touch thousands of surfaces a day, most of which are shared with others, such as desks, tables and door handles. The CDC also recommends that you should not share cups, silverware or straws with others, especially if you know they are sick. If you are already sick, the CDC recommends you stay home, cover your nose when you sneeze and avoid close contacts with others. The SHC also recommends that you eat a healthy diet, exercise and get a good night’s sleep to help keep your immune system up and fighting off infections. Prevention is only half of preventing a serious illness. The other is to get help as soon as you don’t feel well. Many students don’t want to waste their time at the SHC and think the disease will go away on its own. That may be the case for some people, but for others not so much.
Emily Dickinson is a sophomore who pushed a doctor’s visit due to studying. “I had a huge final coming up and I didn’t have time to go to the SHC,” Dickinson said. “My throat was itchy, but I thought it would go away.” It didn’t. She had strep. “By the time of my final, I could barely make it out of bed,” Dickinson said. “I had a high fever and swallowing hurt beyond belief.” Brown also said an important part of visiting the SHC is being honest. Doctors aren’t there to get you in trouble. Leaving out vital information can cause a misdiagnosis. It is also important to know the times and dates when the SHC is open. “The majority of our provider time is set aside for the walk-in patients, however if you are an established patient you can call ahead and you will be given the next open slot, so you can then arrive 15 minutes before that time,” Brown said. “Walk-in wait times are always shorter in the early morning than at noon to late afternoon. The SHC is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 1-4 p.m. After 5 p.m. and on weekends the clinic is open for URGENT care patients only (acute sick and acute injuries).” Brown listed items students should have with them when they arrive at the SHC. “Students coming to the Student Health Center and Pharmacy should always bring their ACT card and Health Insurance Information,” he said. “The SHC does not turn away students because of inability to pay or because they do not have a health insurance plan.” Catch your illness before it gets worse. If you don’t feel right, head over to the SHC.
8 Japanese student adjusts to Alabama culture CULTURE
Monday, August 31, 2015
INTERNATIONAL Q&A
By Aaron Bonner | Contributing Writer
Ryotaro Fushitani is an international student from Japan. He is a junior and seeks to learn more about America’s past while adjusting to a wildly different culture. Why did you come to America and choose UA?
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It is because I studied about American culture and history such the AfricanAmerican Civil Rights Movement at Kansai Gaidai University, where I attended classes in Japan. I became interested in America and wanted to talk with people who live in a society called “a salad bowl,” which means a society in which different cultures mix and experience various things I have never done. In addition, I chose UA since UA is one of the universities, which are closely related to the AfricanAmerican Civil Rights Movement, and I wanted to touch its history directly. What do you like or not like about campus?
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There are various kinds of facilities, such as recreation centers, restaurants and sports gyms, and near UA’s campus, there are many stores and restaurants such as glossary stores and Japanese food restaurants. Therefore,
this campus is very helpful for me to live in. There is nothing I do not like about campus. What’s most different from your home country?
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Many people are so friendly, and most of the employees in restaurants or cafés in the U.S. ask customers their name and call their name when they give them their order, while in Japan, clerks don’t call us by name, but they give us a number and call us by the number. Was it hard to adjust (if so, what was hard to adjust/ what was easy?)
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It was very difficult to adjust American transportation facilities, which are never on time because in Japan, most of transportation facilities are always punctual, and I don’t like unpunctuality. However, now I became accustomed to the American style. What’s the weirdest thing Americans do?
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I was surprised prised at that many American erican men and women often wear very short pants. In Japan, it is usuall that wom women men wear very short pants, but it is rare re that men wear very short pants.
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Alabama alumnus to release novel Tuesday By Matthew Wilson | Culture Editor
A radiation oncologist and medical director of Anderson Cancer Center in Meridian, Mississippi, Russell Scott Anderson doesn’t fit the stereotypical mold of the reclusive, neurotic author. A jovial man who loves hunting, Anderson wrote his first books with a pen on a yellow pad while sitting in a deer stand. “What else you going to do?” Anderon said. “You’re just sitting there. I wish it was more romantic than that, but it isn’t. That’s not going to make any noise. The deer don’t care.” When he’s not busy in the hospital, Anderson, an alumnus of The University of Alabama, spends his time writing or managing the China Grove literary journal. His second novel, “The Hard Times,” written under the pen name Russell Scott, will be released Sept. 1. An action adventure novel, “The Hard Times” follows Ray Moffett, a doctor from Mississippi, who goes game hunting in the hostile African desert Namib and is caught up in a diamond-smuggling ring. His guide, Fritz Dietrich, needs Ray’s papers to smuggle out the illegal diamonds and tries to kill the doctor, putting the two men in a cat and mouse game for survival. “First, [Ray’s] really self-centered and doesn’t care about anything and doesn’t understand what it means to be a man.,” Anderson said. “He’s the quintessential character out of Hemingway—the boyman that never found a heart or what it means to be a man.” For the novel, Anderson drew from his
own experiences hunting in Africa, his past as a former Navy diver and declassified CIA files. He said diamond smuggling in Zimbabwe is a real issue that the United Nations tried to address but didn’t really do much. Anderson tried to draw from a real place emotionally by imagining himself in the situations and roles his characters are thrust into. “Each character goes through an arch of discovery, and each discovery is based on finding their heart,” Anderson said. “Everybody in it is me. What would I do if I was put in that situation? You twist your personality a little bit. I hate caricatures. I hate characters that are what you expect them to be because that’s not realistic. People have real emotions whether they’re a good guy or bad guy.” While Fritz embodies the traditional role of the antagonistic villain, Anderson said he sees the character as the third hero. Fritz is dying of lung cancer, and over the course of the novel, readers learn about his love for his wife and son. Fritz’s main goal and responsibility is to provide and protect his family, and to accomplish that, he’s willing to kill. While many people might not agree with that morally, Anderson said Fritz’s motivation comes from a very real place of a father loving and wanting to provide for his child. Anderson describes his novel as a blend of action-adventure and a literary component. As an author, he said he wanted to give his audience more than just action and entertainment and provide them with a message they can learn from. In a press release, Winston Groom,
author of “Forrest Gump,” said the novel explores the way men love from intimate perspectives rarely seen, and Deborah Johnson, author of “The Secret of Magic,” described it as a penetrating glimpse into a man’s soul. “I do love Scott. He is hugely generous, both in his own writing and with his China Grove magazine,” Johnson said. “What an asset he is to all of us.” For “The Hard Times,” Anderson drew from his 14-year career as a Navy diving medical officer. During his time in the military, Anderson traveled across the world from working with the Green Berets in Central America to doing the Statue of Liberty rededication in New York. At one point, he said he learned the Soviet Union and Nicaraguan government had a contract out on him. “I couldn’t have written half of the stuff that I did, as a young person,” he said. “Sometimes you have to write where you are right now. Too many people that want to be writers are trying to reach out there and use their imagination for everything. You’re much better off writing about what you know even if it’s not a lot.” Rewriting is a large part of writing people don’t consider, Anderson said. By the time he was done with his fifth rewrite, he never wanted to see his book again, but then, three months later, he liked it again. While he can be critical of his own work (he once snuck into his friend’s house to touch up a painting he sold him), Anderson said he is learning to respect the writer he was at the time he wrote a piece. When he’s not writing or working at the
Russell Scott Anderson, a UA alumnus, published his first novel, “The Hard Times.” Photo courtesy of Angelle Barbazon
hospital, Anderson is editor for the China Grove literary journal. He encourages students at The University of Alabama to continue writing and following their dreams and would like to see students submit work to the journal. “We try to reflect what we think is the best of what’s happening in literature right now,” he said. “We want to encourage young writers. Our goal is take the person where you are right now, the person who’s inspiring to the community of literature, and put you in a journal with someone like Flannery O’Connor.”
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Students pick best local restaurants By Bailey Shoenberger | Staff Reporter
Tired of the dining halls already? Thankfully, Tuscaloosa has some of the best restaurants in the state, ready to satisfy any foodie’s cravings. Whether it’s date night or a casual evening out with friends, there are several delicious options nearby. Get ready to “treat yo’self” with some of students’ favorite places to eat.
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The Avenue Pub
DePalma’s Italian Café
Dreamland Bar-B-Que
Full Moon Bar-B-Que
“Though their regular food is fantastic, my absolute favorite is Sunday brunch. My favorite thing to get there is the biscuit with fried chicken and white gravy on top. It’s absolutely amazing – almost a religious experience. Also, everyone is always happy when they are at The Avenue,” said Lauren Talley, a junior majoring in nutrition.
“You can get classic meals that are consistent, but they also give you the opportunity to customize your dishes in different ways every time you go. For example, you can order the breadsticks and get meatballs baked into them, made to order and super fresh. It’s amazing,” said Carrie Eaton, a junior majoring in theatre.
“The original Dreamland is my favorite because of its unique atmosphere. I love the hole-in-thewall, dimly-lit, intimate feel. I have never been disappointed,” said Seth Chauhan, a junior majoring in psychology.
“Full Moon is my favorite spot in Tuscaloosa for some real Southern barbecue. It’s a fun place to eat because there is so much school pride, and I never feel rushed out. My go-to meal is the pulled pork sandwich and a Diet Coke,” said Kat Norton, a junior majoring in criminal justice.
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Chuck’s Fish
Jim ’N Nick’s BBQ
“Chuck’s is a restaurant that is laid back, yet refined. I always get the sushi and I never order the same thing, partly because their sushi menu is so large and partly because everything is fantastic,” said Joe Barletta, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
“Jim ‘N Nick’s is located fairly close to campus and my apartment, and it never disappoints. I love their chicken sandwich,” said Jake Paris, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
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Monday, August 31, 2015
FOOTBALL | PRACTICE REPORT
Saban discusses picking Bama readies for opener starting positions, QBs
By Tyler Waldrep and Elliott Propes | CW Staff
Alabama football finished its fall camp last week and starts preparation for its season-opener against Wisconsin.
THURSDAY • During Thursday’s practice, running back Kenyan Drake practiced with the other running backs at the beginning of the media viewing-period, but he quickly left those drills to practice with the wide receivers. • Drake jumped in at the end of a line of wide receivers led by Robert Foster. Calvin Ridley and then Derek Kief followed Foster near the front of the line. • Chris Black led another line of receivers and following him in order was ArDarius Stewart, Richard Mullaney, Cam Sims and Daylon Charlot. • Jake Coker led the quarterbacks through drills when they practiced together. Following him in order was Alec Morris, Cooper Bateman, David Cornwell and Blake Barnett.
Now that fall camp is over, the Crimson Tide is focused on Wisconsin. CW / Layton Dudley
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• When the quarterbacks split into two groups, Coker took the first attempt followed by Morris. Cornwell led the second line of quarterbacks followed by Cooper Bateman and Blake Barnett in order.
• Drake started the viewing period working with the other running backs. The only running back ahead of Drake in the line was Derrick Henry, and freshman Damien Harris took his turn right after Drake.
Alabama practiced its nickel defense today. Starters included:
• Later in the viewing period, Alabama’s offense worked on a package that involved Drake lining up as a wide receiver. Drake went into motion and then ran a sweep across, at which point quarterback Blake Barnett had the option to hand off to either Drake or Harris, who was lined up behind Barnett.
• SAFETIES: Geno Smith and Eddie Jackson • CORNERBACKS: Cyrus Jones and Marlon Humphrey • STAR: Minkah Fitzpatrick • LINEBACKERS: Reggie Ragland and Reuben Foster The second team also went through unit drills during the viewing period: Some of the players working with that unit included: • DEFENSIVE BACKS: Ronnie Harrison, Tony Brown, Anthony Averett and Bradley Sylve
FRIDAY • Running back Bo Scarbrough wore No. 6 to portray Wisconsin’s Corey Clement. Clement, behind Heisman finalist Melvin Gordon, rushed for 949 yards and nine touchdowns last year. • Jake Coker got all first team snaps at quarterback and threw several deep balls. Behind Coker, Alec Morris seemed to get most of the second team snaps followed by David Cornwell. • Just as media began to leave Kirby Smart directed linebackers Reggie Ragland, Shaun Dion Hamilton and Reuben Foster in drills against a scout team offensive line.
• When the quarterbacks lined up together, Jake Coker went first, followed by Alec Morris, Cooper Bateman, David Cornwell and Barnett in order. • When the quarterbacks split into two separate lines, Coker was followed by Morris and walk on 19. Cornwell led the second line with Bateman and then Barnett following him through drills. • The receivers also split into two lines so they could practice crossing routes. Chris Black led the first line while ArDarius Stewart and Richard Mullaney took the next two places behind him. The second line was led by Robert Foster followed by Cam Sims, Derek Kief, Calvin Ridley and Dayton Charlot in order. • The defense worked in its dime package today, and the first team included: • SAFETIES: Geno Smith and Eddie Jackson • CORNERBACKS: Cyrus Jones and Marlon Humphrey • MONEY/STAR: Minkah Fitzpatrick and Maurice Smith • LINEBACKERS: Reggie Ragland and Reuben Foster
By Tyler Waldrep | Assistant Sports Editor
Fall camp has finally ended at Alabama, but several important decisions have yet to be made. Coach Nick Saban said the team spent some time this week preparing for three of the Crimson Tide’s early opponents. He said preparation for Wisconsin will begin tomorrow. “Starting tomorrow, we have to pretty much decide who we’re going to coach [and] who were going to invest our time in,” Saban said. One decision awaiting Saban is which quarterback will be under center. Saban said he might end up playing more than one quarterback in the first game. Saban said Alabama is preparing the quarterbacks like any team would for any game. He said they are preparing two guys to play, and a third quarterback is being prepared on a limited basis. “Well, the three guys that we worked this week are Jake [Coker], Cooper [Bateman] and Alec [Morris],” Saban said. “Those are the three guys that got the bulk of the work. I have been pleased with how all three of the guys have played this week.” This would suggest that concrete progress is finally taking place in the quarterback battle, but Saban said the quarterbacks aren’t being evaluated solely on their current performance; the best option right now might not be the best option later on in the season. “How those guys develop and who we think can improve and develop the most during the season is also going to have something to do with this decision that we make,” Saban said. If potential is a factor, then that could help Bateman’s case. When asked about Bateman, Saban said he has made the improvements Saban told him he needed to make when they talked in the spring. “His completion percentage has been very, very good, you know, relative to
Quarterback Jake Coker is one of three candidates with a chance to start Saturday. CW / Layton Dudley
the other guys,” Saban said. “He is very athletic and he can run, and we like a quarterback like that.” Whichever quarterback (or quarterbacks) sees action a week from Saturday will not be asked to win the opener by himself. Saban said the rest of the offense has really improved this week. The offensive line is more physical, and the wide receivers also took a step forward. Saban said he thinks better play from the receivers will help the quarterbacks out going forward. The offense is not the only unit with ongoing position battles. Saban said he has not figured out which cornerback will start opposite of Cyrus Jones yet. “Marlon [Humphrey] has played out there and did a pretty good job, Mo [Maurice Smith] has played and done a pretty good job, Tony Brown has played out there and done a pretty good job, [and Anthony] Averett,” Saban said. “It’s who gives up the fewest plays.” The secondary will likely be asked to give up even fewer plays if Alabama’s offense struggles to score points behind a team of quarterbacks. Saban said he will not pick a winner until someone wins the job. “We’ve been through this several times before,” Saban said. “I have confidence in our guys that they will play well in the game.”
11 Women’s soccer drags after winning opener SPORTS Monday, August 31, 2015
By Marquis Munson | Staff Reporter
After a victory in their home season opener, coach Wes Hart and the Alabama Crimson Tide women’s soccer team returned home to the Alabama Soccer Complex on Friday night with a scoreless draw against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. “This game showed our toughness and our grit,” Hart said. “Going into the game, I wouldn’t have been happy with the tie, but based on how the game went, I think we earned the tie there.” Alabama was left scoreless in the first half, taking four shots with none on goal. Forward Alexis Mouton, who hit the game winner for the Tide last week, missed a shot wide in the 44th minute. The Crimson Tide kept Wake Forest scoreless with their defensive intensity accompanied by Deacons’ mishaps, who took seven shots in the first with one shot on goal saved by Alabama’s goalkeeper Emily Rusk. The Deacons’ midfielder Bayley Feist missed three shots, including two head shots close to the goal that missed wide in the 19th and 20th minute. “It says a lot about us defensively,” Hart said. “We’re a hard team to break down, but we would have liked
I thought we did a good job weathering the storm and playing through it. — Emily Rusk
Both Alabama and Wake Forest were scoreless during Friday night’s soccer game. CW / Layton Dudley
to be better on the attack.” As play began for the second half, the Deacons played with more aggression on their shot attempts, with two shots in the first six minutes saved by Rusk. With 38 minutes to play in the second, there was a 30-minute lightning delay. As play resumed, both teams came out the break with looks at the goal, including a shot missed by Alabama’s freshman forward Tori
Gann off the post. The Deacons’ midfielder Kendall Fischlein missed a shot saved by Rusk in the 65th minute before a second lightning delay. “Anytime there is a break, it can be a momentum shifter,” Rusk said. “I thought we did a good job weathering the storm and playing through it.” After the second delay, the Deacons controlled possession for the remainder of the half, with
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neither team finding a goal, and the game was sent to overtime. In the first overtime, Alexis Mouton and Emma Welch missed shots wide that would have given the Crimson Tide the lead and the game was sent to a second overtime. In the second overtime, the Tide had a good look off a corner kick from Welch, but the header shot was missed high by defender Celia Jimenez Delgado. After 108 minutes of play, the match ended in a scoreless draw. Emily Rusk finished the game with a season-high seven saves. “I’m proud of them after this game,” Hart said. “Hopefully we go into Tennessee Tech firing and getting some goals under our belt.” The Crimson Tide lost to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 2-1, and will head to Massachusetts to face Harvard on Friday, Sept. 4.
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Today’s Birthday (08/31/15). Rise into your own this year. Use your influence for a greater cause, especially after 10/13. Your natural precision grows family accounts after 10/27. Discover a kindred spirit and partner after 3/8. Forgiveness creates breakthroughs after 3/23. Share your love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -You’re getting stronger today and tomorrow, and more confident. Assert your wishes without stepping on anyone. Reassess your assets. Another source of revenue is possible. Stay out of somebody else’s argument. Tackle big goals, and get support. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Finish up tasks today and tomorrow. It’s emotion versus reason. Take time for ritual and peaceful meditation. Public obligations could interfere with private time. New possibilities stretch old boundaries. Focus on keeping old commitments before making new. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -Friends pry you from your comfortable shell over the next two days. Community bonds and projects call you to action. Go for having it all (as long as you get a full night’s sleep). Share resources and inspiration. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8
-- Focus, take on increased responsibility and earn a professional boost over the next few days. Career advancement is distinctly possible. Make decisions. Give up what you don’t need. Balance accounts. Someone influential is paying attention. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Get into an expansion phase today and tomorrow. You’d rather play than work. Business travel serves as a compromise. Avoid arguments by minimizing expense. Review all options and plan moves meticulously. Dream big. Listen for what’s wanted. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -Strategically manage finances over the next two days. Pay old debts before incurring new. Study ways to make and keep money. Negotiate contracts and file papers. Postpone an outing until done. Avoid bickering by keeping careful track. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Your partner can be a big help over the next few days. Hold meetings to resolve priorities, or waste time with upsets and misunderstandings. Resolve a financial issue. Be receptive, and offer support. Take care of each other. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -Focus on your work for the next two days. Your pursuit of excellence is paying off. Learn from a master. Keep up with correspondence and
communications. Keep your fingers on the pulse of your industry. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Play with someone attractive today and tomorrow. Rearrange your schedule to include more fun. Don’t discuss money. Listen carefully, to avoid a communications breakdown. Follow emotions as well as intellect. Distractions cause mistakes. Focus on love. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Walk and talk with your partner. Attend to household matters today and tomorrow. It could get busy ... work from home. Family comes first. A private conference spells out the facts. Disagree persuasively. Rely on your schedule. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Update your skills over the next few days. Study with a talented teacher. Get expert assistance. Follow rules carefully. Avoid another’s controversy. Tie up loose ends, and take a break. The competition is smart. Be here now. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- The next two days are good for business, which is lucky as bills come due. Your ideas are attracting attention. Prepare marketing and promotional materials. Share a juicy invitation. Publish after approvals by all involved. Hit “send.”
12 Crimson Tide seeks spot in championships Editor | Kayla Montgomery sports@cw.ua.edu Monday, August 31, 2015
By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter
The heat did not stop Katelyn Greenleaf from running and training for her final cross country season this fall. Greenleaf believes she has improved every year since she started running in high school. Last season as a junior, she was AllNCAA South Region and second team All-SEC, but for senior year she wants more. “I definitely want to go out on a good note and make this season the best out of all of them so far,” Greenleaf said. “I want to make nationals as a team; it’s our top goal, and it would be really cool to get All-American in cross country, but we will see what happens.” Greenleaf said she and her teammates have high expectations this year. The team lost no runners to graduation last year and added a transfer from Texas named Kendall Howen. The team will have much more experience compared to last year, and Greenleaf herself will have three years under her belt. “Each and every year she achieves a new milestone, and I think it really fuels her to go get the next one,” assistant coach Meredith Tribble said.
Greenleaf first started to get involved with long-distance running in high school. Her dad, Barry Greenleaf, was her coach at Northside Christian in St. Petersburg, Florida. He said she was not really interested in running for college freshman year, but then she changed her mind the next year, so he started to prepare her. He wanted to ramp up mileage, but not enough to leave her exhausted by the time she committed to a school. Barry said she was also involved in other sports as well as many social and academic groups, which played into the decision to not over-run her. “I tried to keep running fun as well as competitive,” Barry said. “Knowing what we know now, how fast she is, she certainly could have won a state championship if we had run her more in high school, but she said ‘no, you kept running in high school fun.’ That’s made college that much more enjoyable for her. She is really happy it played out the way it did.” Katelyn is not shy to talk about her Christian beliefs. She said she wants to honor God with the gifts that he gave her and that it is a huge motivation for her when she runs. “She has a really solid foundation when it comes to her beliefs,” Barry
The cross-country team has high expectations for this season. CW File
said. “Her beliefs really drive her and give her strength and give her motivation, whether it’s a practice or a meet; it gives a path every single day, and that’s her no. 1 driving force.” Barry said her teammates are her second source of motivation. Katelyn is part of a senior class that he said has changed Alabama’s program, and will leave it better than when they became a part of it. “They came when it was nothing and it was quite bad, and they are continuing to raise the bar and take the team to a new level each year,”
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Tribble said. The expectations are high after just missing an opportunity to go to nationals. The team finished third place at the NCAA South Regional Championship, where the top two finishers automatically qualify. Alabama awaited a decision to see if it made the cut, but was let down. Katelyn and her teammates hope this year there won’t be another letdown. “With the team we have this year, I won’t say it’s easy, but we can do it and go to nationals this year,” fellow senior Meropi Panagiotou said.