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The 54-hour Startup Weekend returns to Tuscaloosa for its second year. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to create a business from scratch in three days and compete against others.
No. 5 Alabama softball continues its homestand with a midweek game against Georgia State at 2 p.m. The Crimson Tide hosts No. 23 Texas A&M for a three-game series starting Friday.
NEWS | INTERNSHIPS
Internships beneficial to studies Out-of-class experience helpful for employment By Alexis Winborne | Contributing Writer
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Getting an internship can be seen as one of the most important aspects of a college career, as it is often the first step to getting into the “real” world and out of the “college” world. Although it might not be required to graduate, getting real-world experience through an internship can be beneficial to future success in the workforce. Many employers seek to hire employees with experience in a given field, making internships an important stepping stone in the application process. Wilson Lowrey, chair of the department of journalism, said internships often serve to make students more desirable to employers. “The reason internships work is because it reduces the Internships take on risk of maka mistake various forms and ing by hiring the include different wrong person on behalf of lengths ... the employer,” he said. “It helps to show — Mary Lowrey — that you can handle the job and also give the students insight to see if this is really the field they are interested in.” Robert Hayes, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and director of student affairs, said reaching out to faculty advisers can be an important resource for students when attempting to find internship opportunities. “Internships, as well as the process through which students obtain them, differ widely from college to college, discipline to discipline and community to corporate opportunities,” he said. “In the College of Arts and Sciences, students are encouraged to develop open communication with their faculty advisor and utilize this relationship to
AJ, a yellow goldador training to be a service dog as a part of Southeastern Guide Dogs, peers out across the Quad. CW / Pete Pajor
Guide dogs provide help, stability to many students By Cokie Thompson | Staff Reporter
On a sunny afternoon, many University of Alabama students will bring their pets to the Quad for some fun and a little exercise. Most of these relationships are purely for companionship, but some of these animals provide an important service to their handlers.
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Tara King graduated from The University of Alabama in 2013 with a master’s degree in social work. While she was here, she had her service dog Libra by her side. Libra came from Guide Dogs for the Blind, a charitable organization based in San Rafael, California. King said she wanted to go through an organization rather than a private trainer. “A lot of times when you go through an institution, at least with Guide Dogs for the Blind, everything is free to the
consumer,” she said. “On top of that, now that I have Libra, as long as I need to, they will pay for her vet care.” Guide Dogs for the Blind covered the training of the dog, the cost of the dog itself and King’s travel expenses to and from the Guide Dogs for the Blind along with her room and board while she was in training with Libra. King said the biggest adjustment when she first got Libra was remembering to SEE GUIDE DOGS PAGE 7
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Celebrity Ambassadors this year are world champion and Olympic gold medalist runners Harvey Glance, former UA track coach, and Kirani James, former UA track star. The Honorable Judge John England will serve as MC. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spots are available. Contact the West Alabama chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America at sicklewestala@aol.com or 758-1761. Compiled by Alana Norris
Lei Out for Locks to raise money for charity
Tutoring WHAT: Free chemistry 101, 102 and 105 walk-in tutorial assistance WHEN: 2-4 p.m. WHERE: 137 Osband Hall
The Lei Out for Locks event will take place at the Alpha Tau Omega house Friday. The event is open to everyone and will have live music, a raffle and a dunk tank featuring UA cheerleaders. General
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Tuscaloosa’s Got Talent auditions this weekend
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The 22nd Annual Sickle Cell Association Walkathon will take place at Central High School’s Lou C. Mimms Athletics Complex on Saturday with registration beginning at 9 a.m. Multiple events will take place including a 5K run, 3K walk/run, one-mile fun walk, 100m and 400m dashes, Tiny Feet Trail, softball throw, shot put and senior two-lap walk. Tickets for children 5 and up are $5, college students with ID are $10, adults are $15, families are $20 and registered sickle cell families are free. The event will have refreshments, door prizes, a DJ and family activities.
Discovery series WHAT: Social Media Summit WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Blackburn Room, 2408 Ferguson Student Center
Concert WHAT: The University of Alabama Contemporary Ensemble WHEN: 7:30-9 p.m. WHERE: Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
Auditions for the sixth annual Tuscaloosa’s Got Talent fundraiser will be held Thursday and Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bollywood Groove, 5690 Watermelon Road, Suite 300, Northport. Dancers, singers, comedians and people with other talents are encouraged to audition. Time limits of two minutes for soloists, 2.5 minutes for duos and up to five minutes for group dancers and bands will be imposed on performers. Each participant selected will be expected to sell two tickets to the show.
The fundraiser is a family-friendly event that will take place April 4 at 5:30 p.m. The winner will receive a grand prize of $1,000. Tickets are $12. There will also be a silent auction on the performance night. Proceeds will go to Project Blessings, which helps underprivileged homeowners repair their homes. Compiled by Alana Norris
Alabama men’s tennis adds transfer Grayson Goldin Former Florida State Seminole Grayson Goldin has joined Alabama men’s tennis. He spent his freshman year at Florida State where he won 23 singles matches and 19 doubles matches. He was one of only three Florida State players to win 20 or more matches. “We’re very fortunate to have Grayson join our
program,” Alabama coach George Husack said. “He has a tremendous amount of talent and comes to Tuscaloosa with a year of college tennis on his resume. He was successful as a starter in the ACC, and I expect him to make an immediate impact to our team.” Compiled by Kelly Ward
Alabama softball ranked No. 5 in both polls Faith vigil WHAT: Interfaith Vigil for Peace WHEN: 8-9:30 p.m. WHERE: Ferguson Student Center
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Startup Weekend back in town By Elizabeth Elkin | Staff Reporter
Entrepreneurs will have the chance to collaborate on business ideas this weekend with the return of Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa. The 54-hour event, hosted by Pam Hill and the STEM Path to the MBA program, aims to bring together university students and community experts to share ideas and contribute to a more sustainable world. Entrepreneurs with ideas for companies are encouraged to participate in this three-day event beginning March 27. According to the event’s website, day one involves pitching ideas, voting for favorites and forming or joining teams. Day two involves building a product, team and brand. Day three involves presenting work to a team of judges. “They come in with just an idea,” Hill said. “You’re not supposed to already have a company. On Friday we’ll have a speaker that’s an inspirational type of speaker. Each student will do a one-minute pitch about their idea. We’ll vote, and the top ones will go forward. People build teams, and with those teams work on and build the idea.” Judges include people who have started their own company. “They present to a group of judges,” Hill said. “Prizes are related to their business moving forward.” Hill said prizes this year include free accounting and legal advice.
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This weekend marks the return of Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa. CW / Steven Beard
This is the second year of Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa. Hill said they looked for an event that involved bringing original ideas that might fit the Tuscaloosa area. “One thing we really liked was that it was a community event,” she said. “People get experience with students and vice versa.” Josh Sahib won first place in last year’s event and founded Brewery Buddy, a company designed to assist in the brewing of beer via its website, brewerybuddy.co. “The easiest way to relate it is ‘Shark Tank’,” he said. “You go in front of judges, and you’ve got maybe five, 10 minutes at the max. Coming out of that fire we really knew we had something.” Brewery Buddy recently won $24,000 at Alabama Launch Pad, a state-wide competition. More information on how to participate can be found at tuscaloosa.up.co.
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Lakeside Dining Hall Fresh Food Company Burke Dining Hall Bryant Dining Hall
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Only 9,134 students enrolled at UA have meal plans. Graphic by Belle Newby
Lakeside Dining Hall leads in number of meal swipes By Collin Burwinkel | Staff Reporter
Dining halls have long been a part of the college experience. As the University continues to grow, the influx of students means more will need food. As attendance grows at dining halls, the University must meet demand for the expansion of students. Attendance numbers provided by Kristina Hopton-Jones, director of University Dining Services, show a dominant winner when it comes to dining hall attendance. For the month of January, Lakeside Dining Hall had 54,252 action card swipes. Following Lakeside was Fresh Food Company with 38,572, Burke Dining Hall with 32,196, and Bryant Dining Hall with 10,307 meal plan swipes. Saundra Reeves, manager of Lakeside Dining, said her entire team at Lakeside tries to do their best for students. “Lakeside cares about its students and customers,” she said. “We try to listen to the students and provide a variety of food choices for them.” Currently, only 9,134 students have meal plans, which allow them to eat at
dining halls around campus. A correlation between the residence halls and attendance in dining halls is expected. Large numbers of underclassmen possess meal plans and live in dorms in the surrounding area of Lakeside Dining Hall, such as Presidential Village, Riverside, Ridgecrest, Paty and Lakeside Residential Halls. Besides dining halls, students have the option to eat at a variety of restaurants on campus such as Wendy’s or Subway. Susie Rhodes, a freshman majoring in business, said she only visits Lakeside because it is close to her residence. “I think the food here at Lakeside is fine, but they could switch it up,” she said. “I usually only come here or the Ferguson Student Center for other options.” Chris Beacham, a junior majoring in psychology, said he prefers options other than the dining halls and didn’t purchase a meal plan. “I stay away from the dining halls,” he said. “Fresh Foods is the only place that seems to be healthy to me. Every once in a while I will go to Subway in the Ferg, but I mostly get food off-campus.”
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COLUMN | HARMFUL SPEECH
UA must balance free speech, student safety MARK
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COLUMN | RACE
It’s time to talk about racial equity JOHN DAVID
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It is no secret that America is increasingly becoming a salad bowl rather than a melting pot. We are one of the most diverse nations on the planet, yet we are very divided racially. Even at The University of Alabama, where the campus population is predominantly white, a glance around the Ferguson Food Court proves that there is still racial division on campus. Furthermore, recent national events, from the election of Barack Obama to the Ferguson riots, prove that racial tension is still alive. Although there has been a large increase in racial equity in the United States since the 1960s, true racial equality has yet to be achieved. The Pew Research Center’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Race Survey” has several surveys that prove this point. In 2012, African-Americans had a high school graduation rate of 86 percent; it was 23 percent in 1962. What’s most interesting in this survey though, are the answers to the questions “How much progress toward racial equality has the U.S. made in the past 50 years?”
and “How much more needs to be done?” Each question has the same answer: a lot (45 percent for the former and 41 percent for the latter). Creating racial equity is difficult because the barrier often is not solely race. An August 2014 New York Times article, “America’s Racial Divide, Charted” concludes that gaps between white Americans and black Americans are increasing in unemployment (even for those with higher education), higher education and homicide, among others. These gaps can oftentimes be more polarizing than race. Part of the reason we have racial and ethnic barriers is for these groups to maintain their cultural identities, which is why some believe that some racial separation and isolation is not completely a bad thing. However, a “colorblind” society doesn’t have to come at a cost to cultural heritage. Conversations about race and ethnicity allow us to share our cultural backgrounds with others. These conversations are an opportunity to help us understand elements of other cultures. Ignorance of other cultures produces fear and misunderstanding, which has led to racially and ethnically-charged violence. Until more of us are comfortable with having these conversations, there isn’t going to
be enough change. In my high school, for example, if a black kid hung out largely with whites, he or she was “not really black,” as though being black was bad. I also remember similar comments being made about white kids who would only hang out with black people. This sort of labeling is why many parents worry about their children losing their racial identity. In addition to being harmful and offensive, these comments don’t really work to build racial equity. For many reasons, race is important, but it shouldn’t be when it comes to choosing friends. Not talking about these issues rarely does much good, and it will certainly never bring different races and cultures together. Michelle Norris, author of “The Grace of Silence” and creator of “The Race Card Project,” wrote: “There is a grace in silence. But there is always power in understanding.” King’s dream is still yet to be realized. Perhaps we will never realize it. Until we do so, understanding the many cultures that exist within the United States will help eliminate the ignorance that has plagued us for so many years. John David Thompson is a sophomore majoring in political science. His column runs biweekly.
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A couple weeks ago, I heard someone describe a class she had just come from as “retarded.” I cringed a little, and there was an uncomfortable silence in the room as everyone tried to ignore the comment. I had hoped that the use of that word in such an ignorant, pejorative way had fallen out of use by this point. That word hurts people. Not me, necessarily; it makes me uncomfortable. But calling something or someone “retarded” can cause real pain for many people. Yet here we are in 2015 still calling things “retarded” or “gay” when we really are saying something is dumb or just inconvenient. Sometimes things we say are harmful in less obvious ways, and usually we’re entirely unaware a joke we just made has caused somebody else pain or trauma or fear. Many students and organizations here at The University of Alabama have made efforts to raise the awareness of the power of language. Groups like Safe Zone provide training to teach students and faculty how to create “safe spaces” for students. A “safe space” refers to a space that does not tolerate or allow hateful speech and offers students the safety of being free from it. With Safe Zone this refers specifically to anti-LGBTQ speech or actions. This idea of having “safety” from harmful speech is one gaining traction on many campuses across the country, and it extends beyond LGBTQ issues. It seems hardly a week goes by that there isn’t a news story about a college or university canceling a commencement speaker or a lecture series after being pressured by students or faculty. In a recent op-ed in the New York Times called “In College and Hiding from Scary Ideas,” Judith Shulevitz argues that the “safer campus” movement has gone a bit too far in trying to protect students from speeches and events that might be considered harmful or triggering. The result of this “censorship” on the grounds of protecting students, Shulevitz argues, is the “self-infantilization” of college students. Shulevitz further argues that shielding students from opposing viewpoints keeps them from learning “the discipline of seeing the world as other people see it.” And perhaps Shulevitz has a point. It is important to engage and listen to people who think and act and speak differently than you do, regardless of how illegitimate you think that viewpoint may be. It’s important that everyone has exposure to things that make them uncomfortable. It is also important that people are protected from things that will do them harm. I think there is certainly a case to be made that some people sometimes are a bit too quick to call something harmful. Shulevitz’s piece included some examples. I think there’s a blurred line between speech that’s challenging and speech that’s harmful. And it’s as important to protect free speech as it is to protect people from things that can cause them legitimate damage. There’s a way to do both things, and we shouldn’t fall too far on either side. Mark Hammontree is a junior majoring in secondary education. His column runs weekly. Last Week’s Poll: Should Anthony Grant be fired? (Yes: 69%) (No: 31%) This Week’s Poll: Should drinking be allowed in sorority houses? cw.ua.edu
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OPINIONS Wednesday, March 25, 2015 COLUMN | RESUMES
Experiences with clubs matter more than extracurriculars themselves MARY CATHERINE MA
Connors SStaff Columnist
At Get on Board Day, booths representing hundreds of organizations and clubs spread themselves out across campus. They range from the waterskiing team to the forensics team, and freshmen are invited to peruse the different options and stop by the booths that truly interest them, which is exactly what they should do. However, it’s easy to get pulled into signing up for a different, more superficial reason. While we tell our friends that we are, in fact, deeply passionate about an issue, we may only seek to beef up our resumes and LinkedIn profiles. The exact opposite result is achieved: choosing organizations purely for their glossy, resume-friendly exteriors will only hurt students in the end. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in a mock trial competition. The mock trial team, which involves a large amount of public speaking and
improvisation, is an organization that I have been involved in since freshman year. While I was previously terrified to speak in front of an audience that exceeded 10 people, the organization has allowed me to cross personal boundaries of fear and improve myself. Although I still feel slightly faint in front of a microphone, I have grown tremendously in this regard and will continue to improve as long as I am a part of the mock trial team. It seems counterproductive to join an organization that conflicts with my own personality and even career goals, as I do not plan to attend law school. But as a freshman, the mock trial was an escape that allowed me to combat my issues with public relations and speaking, and I believe that other freshmen would benefit in this way. If you lack confidence, join an organization that will instill that confidence within you. If your written communication skills are not at an impressive level, join an organization that pressures you to find the right word. Because at this moment in your education, you are allowed to temporarily fail before you get better. This idea coincides with the anxiety that surrounds choosing a major.
WHAT I THINK • If you lack confidence, join an organization that will instill that confidence within you. • At this moment in your education, you are allowed to temporarily fail before you get better. • Even if majors change every week, an organization has the power to consistently have a positive impact on your education. • It’s never too late to think about the lasting impact your current involvement has over your education.
Even if majors change every week, an organization has the power to consistently have a positive impact on your education, to stay with you while a passion for mechanical engineering morphs into an affection for Victorian poetry. Of course, the mock trial team isn’t
for everyone. But the University’s numerous other organizations have the ability to impact every student. Although there are only five weeks left in this school year, it’s never too late to think about the lasting impact your current involvement has over your education. It’s an important thing to consider, and extracurricular activities count for more than they get credit for. They have the power to transform a resume to a description of who students are as people, their experiences and their greatest aspirations. In two years when I graduate, I will be done with mock trial. That will, of course, be a sad day. But after graduation, I plan to carry the skills it has given me to my job and future career. At a future job, an employer will probably be impassive as to what random club of which you were the vice president, yet they will be impressed when you tell them the countless experiences that club gave you, which ultimately prepared you for the work force. Mary Catherine Connors is a sophomore majoring in economics and mathematics. Her column runs weekly.
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Tide Talks provides platform for sharing experiences Byy Alessandra Delrose | Contributing Writer
Joey Weed is a jun junior majoring in mathematics and economics. Weed is highly involved across campus and to add to his responsibilities, he has just bec become the president of Tide Talks. Tide Talks is a student-run organization that presents student speakers from all backgrounds across campus and gives students the opportunity to speak about their ideas, experiences or lessons learned through college.
As newly elected president, where do you hope to see Tide Talks go in the future? We hope to continue its mission from two years ago at the ffirst event–serving as a student platform for sharing eexperiences and ideas across campus.
I remember going to the first event as a freshman, and I worked across campus on a lot of different projects. Then, this last semester, they were looking for someone to take on the presidential role. I saw it as a great opportunity to continue my college experiences from such a great platform. Who is your favorite public speaker? Or who has impacted you most as a speaker? This could be anyone, not necessarily from Tide Talks.
How can a student get involved with Tide Talks?
W We’re always accepting nominations for speaker ers and performance artists on our website, and if yo you’d like to get involved with the planning aspect, we have ha positions available for Tide Talks, which are also available on our website.
I would say Walt Maddox, our mayor. He has a way with connecting with every person in the room and articulating his points in a structured manner, which is easy to digest by the broad audience that he is speaking to. You can tell that he is very informed about issues and policies, but he also highlights his emotional connection with Tuscaloosa.
How would you describe Tide Talks in three words?
What do you look for when choosing a speaker?
Revolutionary, inspiring, engaging.
Joey Weed Photo Courtesy of Joey Weed
How did you get involved with the organization?
All of our speakers go through interviews by our speaker development director, and we look for someone who has had a lot of influential experiences that have shaped their worldview. We also look for a broad range of topics.
Chinese study abroad program provides language, culture By Blain Bradley | Contributing Writer
The UA study abroad language and culture program in China is one of many international programs the University offers through its study abroad program. Xiang Zhang, the director of the program, leads a select group of students on a five-week trip that includes visits to Beijing and Shanghai. Students study at Xiamen University, located in the coastal city of Xiamen. A typical week includes roughly 25 hours of Chinese language study. In addition, students embark on cultural journeys such as trips to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing. When asked about the biggest difficulty students face when traveling to China, Zhang said it is that many students have not embarked on such a foreign journey. She said traveling to China is truly an experience that most UA students are not accustomed to and it can often induce culture shock. Ultimately, she said, these new experiences can be beneficial. “After five weeks, they have more confidence in their eyes,” she said. Students are housed in dorm-style rooms for the majority of the trip. Their living quarters are located near the beaches of Xiamen, which is a popular spot for students to socialize
On campus you learn knowledge... In China you learn about life. — Xiang Zhang —
Students from the 2014 program stand in front of Xiamen University. Photo Courtesy of Xiang Zhang
with locals. Zhang said overseas learning experiences such as this bolster the knowledge students taking Chinese courses at the University already have. “On campus you learn knowledge,” she said. “In China you learn about life.” Students have the opportunity to spend time with local Chinese
families in Xiamen, where they practice Chinese and get a glimpse of daily Chinese life. Zhang said the Chinese families were very impressed by the students and their politeness. Zhang said the climate in China during the summer is very similar to that of Tuscaloosa. A typical day of studies at Xiamen University begins at 9 a.m. Students
have a break at noon and resume classes from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. After completing the 5-week course, students earn between six and seven credits. Zhang said students do not need prior knowledge of the Chinese language to take part in the program. Tyler Hsin, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, took part in the program during the summer of 2014. “The trip was great. It pushed me out of my comfort zone by forcing me to use my foreign language skills in a variety of situations,” he said. “Also, our study abroad group became a tight-knit group that was fun to travel around with.” Students who wish to apply for the UA in China experience can apply online on the studyabroad.ua.edu website. Click on the program search link, and type in “UA in China: Language & Culture.” A minimum GPA of 2.2 is required and the group will depart for China on May 19.
7 Latitudes and Longitudes showcases artists Editor | Francie Johnson Culture@cw.ua.edu Wednesday, March 25, 2015
By Yun Yu | Contributing Writer
This week is the last chance to see Latitudes and Longitudes, the Tuscaloosa and University Painters’ exhibition being featured at the University of Alabama gallery in the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center located downtown. Oil paintings, acrylic paintings and watercolors from 15 artists have been on display in the gallery throughout the month of March. Most of the artists are University of Alabama alumni who started painting after reaching retirement. Emily Mitchell, a retired school librarian, studied painting 14 years ago with artists like Ann Foster and Caleb O’Connor. She said her art is usually showcased at pet adoption events, and all the money she receives from her art sales benefits local pet adoption groups. “It means so much to paint a pet
portrait or other subject knowing I am helping a cause close to my heart, which gives me a real incentive to keep painting,” she said. Another artist, Anne Stickney, began painting 11 years ago after she retired from teaching. “The beauty of painting is you don’t ever master it,” she said. “You are constantly learning, discovering something new about it.” One of Stickney’s paintings in the exhibition is from a summer trip with her friends to Rabun Gap, Georgia. The other painting, “The Red Chair,” is a breakthrough painting for Stickney, she said. Stickney said painting is like fishing – it takes luck and persistence to produce something that pleases and surprises her. “It’s all practice, technique and just a bit of luck,” she said.
Stickney said the whole Latitudes and Longitudes show amazed her. “I see my friends in the group growing in their skills as we paint together through the years,” she said. TAUP has met for over 25 years on Thursday mornings to paint on location. Stickney said TAUP hopefully will continue to meet each week to paint and discuss art as they have for over two decades. “I have been with the Tuscaloosa and University Painters for about a year now, and I am aware of the great artistic talent, skill and insight these wonderful artists share with each other and with the community,” she said. The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Ave. in downtown Tuscaloosa. The Arts Council Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. Fridays.
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Russell Timkovich takes AJ out on the Quad for a training session. CW / Pete Pajor
keep the dog with her at all times. When she gets up to go somewhere, she grabs her purse, and she grabs Libra. “She’s almost like having a kid,” she said. “She’s with me 24/7. Where I go, she goes. Period.” King and Libra went through training together at the Guide Dogs for the Blind headquarters, but King said she makes sure to keep Libra’s skills sharp. “Every day, I’ll test her by throwing down a Kleenex or by throwing down a piece of bacon or kibble and make sure that she’s still ignoring it,” she said. “As long as I consistently work her, that’s ongoing training in and of itself.” King said having a service dog didn’t necessarily influence her decision to go into social work, but she expects having a service dog will aid in her work. She knows several other social workers who have service dogs who have found them to break down awkward barriers. “Service dogs come in handy a lot, because dogs, especially if they’re mild mannered, they just open up doors of communication so much easier and so much quicker than anything else,” she said. “I know with kids especially, they’ll open up so much quicker to a dog than they will a person, so that helps.” King said she never ran into any trouble having Libra on campus, but she said she wished more people knew the proper rules of engaging with a service animal. “I wish people understood that when they see a dog with a harness or a vest or anything that denotes ‘this is a service animal’ no matter what the kind, when they are working please do not call out to the dog, please do not reach out and pet the dog without asking the human,” she said. “Because when they do that, when they distract the dog from working, it endangers the handler.” Judy Thorpe, the director of the Office of Disability Services, said the University doesn’t have very many restrictions on the use of service dogs on campus. The Americans with Disabilities Act has clear regulations on where the animals must be allowed and where they can be restricted. “Generally speaking, the University allows service animals assisting individuals with disabilities in all facilities and programs on campus that are open
Latitudes and Longitudes, the Tuscaloosa and University Painters’ exhibition in Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center located downtown, features oil paintings, acrylic paintings and watercolors from 15 artists. CW / Layton Dudley
to the public or to students with a few exceptions,” she said. “Service animals may be excluded in areas where the presence of the animal fundamentally alters the nature of a program or activity or presents a safety hazard.” Thorpe said because students are encouraged but not required to register with the ODS, the University doesn’t have accurate statistics on the use of guide dogs on campus. “Service dogs are not limited to only those with visual impairments but may be trained to assist people with all kinds of disabilities, including hearing impairments, seizure disorders, diabetes, PTSD and mobility impairments,” she said. Russell Timkovich, a chemistry professor at the University, raises puppies to be service dogs for Southeastern Guide Dogs, a group similar to Guide Dogs for the Blind. AJ, a yellow goldador, sleeps under his desk in his office and under the lectern in his classes. “Most of the time she’s on a tie down, and she just sits here. She’s got a little chew toy and she just naps,” he said. Timkovich said the training AJ is going through now is less complex than what she’ll get before she’s paired with a client, but it’s still important. AJ is learning to be calm around people, as well as some basic skills for operating in the world. “We don’t just walk through doors, we have to do it a special way,” Timkovich said “We don’t climb stairs, we do it a special way.” In May, Timkovich will have to take AJ back to Southeastern Guide Dogs for the last part of her training. He said the process mirrors a parent dropping their child off at college for the first time. “They call it ‘University Days’ because it’s actually done like freshmen showing up for orientation,” he said. Timkovich said he’s not looking forward to giving AJ up. After University Days, the puppy raisers only have the opportunity to see the dog one more time at the dog’s graduation with the client. Once the dog starts its career with a client, the puppy handler isn’t allowed to interfere with the work. When the dog is 10 or 12 years old, Southeastern retires them and pairs the client with a new animal. “They are offered back to the original puppy raiser to live out its life as a family pet,” Timkovich said. “If the original raiser doesn’t want to do that, then there is a public adoption scheme, and believe me the waiting list for these dogs is far, far longer than the dogs themselves.”
8 Circle K hosts Pancake Day to fund projects CULTURE
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
By Matthew Wilson | Staff Reporter
Two years ago, Eric Powers and Weston Goode decided they wanted to make a difference in the Tuscaloosa community. They subsequently joined Circle K International, where they now serve as president and vice president, respectively. Circle K is a student organization that helps the community through volunteer and civic work. In partnership with Kiwanis International, Circle K will be hosting Pancake Day on the March 28 at Central High School. Tickets are $5 and will be sold Wednesday and Thursday, with group discounts available. Each ticket can be used to pick up a plate of pancakes and sausage on Saturday. Powers, a junior majoring in restaurant and hospitality management, said Pancake Day is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. “It allows us to work every day as an organization,” he said. “It’s the money that lets us go out and help service projects. Any tickets bought for people who can’t go, we’re going to give those plates to the Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl and let people who would go without a meal have a nice warm meal on Saturday.” Goode, a junior majoring in economics and English, said the organization also partners with the Tuscaloosa Animal
Circle K will host Pancake Day, the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, on Saturday morning at Central High School. Wikimedia Commons
Shelter to keep animals engaged through human interaction. Additionally, they help renovate Arts ‘n’ Autism’s new facility by planting trees and laying mulch. Internationally, the organization seeks to eliminate third-world prenatal tetanus, which causes many infant deaths. Treasurer Jonathan Simpson, a senior majoring in resource management, said Circle K sells vouchers for restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings to help raise money for the cause. Simpson said Pancake Day’s funds help to pay for other fundraisers like this. The organization is composed of people
from vastly different backgrounds, united to make a difference in the community, Powers said. The organization finds a way to accommodate any service projects people want to get involved in. “That’s the beauty of our club – it’s a club for people who might be totally different from each other, but in the end, they love to help people and make a difference in other people’s lives,” he said. When Goode and Powers joined, the organization had only 30 members, but Circle K has since more than tripled its membership to 104 members. Both attribute the organization’s success to
restructuring the way the club worked and the leadership of their former president Michael Moore. One of these restructures is the family initiative that splits the organization into four groups of 26, where each group is led by two older members. Goode said the family initiative was designed to make the club more manageable and sociable. “It’s had a substantial impact in fostering social interaction in the club,” he said. “People go out and do things with each other. I’ve heard from people, ‘Hey, let’s go to dinner or the movies.’” Public Relations Chair Rachel Stanell, a freshman majoring in chemistry, said she’s enjoyed the social interactions between members, whether it’s grilling out or playing Ultimate Frisbee. “I was looking for a way to volunteer around the community,” she said. “Circle K has so many ways to serve. There’s really something for everyone.” Powers said he hopes his time with the organization will have lasting impacts on the community. He said he wants to make a difference in people’s lives. “What we want to leave is not necessarily a legacy of our own, but a legacy for our club,” he said. “Looking back people can say, ‘Wow, they really made a difference in peoples’ lives.’ Not only did we go help someone for a couple hours, but we really changed their lives.”
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UA softball to host Georgia Tech By Kelly Ward | Sports Editor
Danielle Richard heads to first base during a home win against Florida on Monday. CW / Pete Pajor
Behind the arms of freshman righthander Alexis Osorio (10-3, 1.76 ERA) and senior right-hander Leslie Jury (4-3, 2.61 ERA), No. 5 Alabama softball hasn’t needed to use much of the bullpen. Since sophomore right-hander Sydney Littlejohn’s perfect game against Ole Miss on March 8, she has pitched two innings for a total of 32 pitches in her only loss of the year, a 7-6 loss to thenNo. 8 Georgia. In the four games since, Littlejohn (8-1, 1.17 ERA) warmed up in the bullpen but wasn’t called on to pitch. “Sydney probably could’ve finished the two, but we just stuck with Lexi, and you know, Sydney will get the start on Wednesday against Georgia Tech for sure so and I told her in the locker room, you know, we have not given up
on her by any means,” Alabama coach Patrick Murphy said on Monday. “It’s just the matchups were better with Lexi and Leslie.” Osorio powered through 14.2 innings over the weekend, giving up one earned run against No. 2 Florida. The earned run came in the final game of the series when a leadoff double turned into a run following a passed ball and a wild pitch. The freshman allowed four hits in the game. She struck out seven and retired the Gators in order in the sixth and seventh innings. Holding the Gators scoreless for the last five innings allowed Alabama’s offense to score an earned run. The Crimson Tide rallied for five runs in the fifth and sixth innings. “I think that just got our dugout going and got our bats really excited, and Lex just has the ability to really get the team
going and I think a lot of that’s ‘cause she’s a freshman and she just bows up and gets it done, and I admire that about her,” senior shortstop Danae Hays said. “So I think she has the ability to make our offense go even though she’s obviously on defense, she’s a pitcher.” In the first game of the Florida series, Osorio earned the loss after Florida scored one run on an error. On Monday, for the first time in two games, Alabama was able to give its pitchers run support in the 5-1 win. “As long as she keeps holding them to one or no runs like that I think we’re gonna have a lot of big wins this season especially when our offense gets going,” Hays said. No. 5 Alabama (22-7) hosts Georgia Tech (11-19) for an afternoon matchup Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 p.m.
The Crimson Tide rowing team will race the defending MAAC champion Jacksonville University at home this weekend. CW / Layton Dudley
Rowing plays host to Jacksonville University The men’s swim team is sending six individuals and four relay swimmers to the 2015 NCAA championships on Thursday. CW / Layton Dudley
Alabama heads to Iowa for NCAAs By Tyler Waldrep | Contributing Writer
Last year the men’s team finished ranked 12th despite being unranked the previous year. Oslin The Alabama men’s swimming and diving team said last year his trip to compete in nationals was is headed to the NCAA championships with the exciting, but this year he expects more from himself. He said he wants to be a serious contender belief that it can exceed what is expected. Sophomore Kristian Gkolomeev, the reigning and not someone who is just glad to be there. Coach Dennis Pursley said the team seems to NCAA 50 freestyle champion, will be competing thrive in the spotlight. He said he to defend his title. He recently is confident the team can finish in set a school record time of 18.64 the Top 10 but everyone needs to when he won the 50 freestyle at execute properly. this year’s SEC championship. “Both individually and collec“It was a great perfortively they are just real strong mance [winning the 50 at the ...we are going to be a competitors,” he said. “They SEC Championship],” he said. don’t seem to feel the prespowerhouse school. “Actually I did not expect to go sure [in big moments] that you that fast.” might expect.” The team is sending six indi— Connor Oslin— Pursley said the team viduals along with four relay started preparing for nationswimmers to Iowa City, Iowa, to als from the very begincompete in the 2015 NCAA chamning. He said the team wants pionships beginning on Thursday. Sophomore Connor Oslin, winner of the 100 to establish a culture of champions, but for backstroke at the SEC Championship, said he is that to happen the team needs to show the looking forward to competing at the NCAAs. He country that last year’s success was not an anomaly. said the team wants to finish in the Top 10. “You are measured by what you do in the NCAA “We work hard for this all year,” he said. “It’s great to know that everyone on this team championship,” he said. “If you don’t do it in the has bought in [and] that we are going to be a NCAA championship then you can’t claim those bragging rights.” powerhouse school.”
By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter
After an inaugural race with the new facilities, the Alabama rowing team says it is confident coming into this weekend. Alabama swept Drake University in all four races on the Black Warrior River last weekend. Now the Crimson Tide will race a tougher opponent at home. Defending MAAC champion Jacksonville University is coming to Tuscaloosa on Saturday at 9 a.m. “We certainly want to carry that momentum forward, and I think we certainly have the ability to do that, but it’s going to be little tougher racing this weekend as opposed to what we experienced this past weekend,” coach Larry Davis said. The race this weekend will also be senior day. It is the last home race of the season and 12 seniors on the team will graduate in May. After a good crowd last week, the team is expecting an even larger crowd this weekend. Along with senior day ceremonies, it is also the Power of Pink race to raise awareness for breast cancer. “This senior day is really exciting,” senior Logan O’Neil said. “Just having this culminate my time on racing on the Black Warrior River. It’s a huge moment to go out there and compete one last time on the home course.” Junior Courtney Atkinson said she was excited to have the crowd last week. It was a large crowd for the new facility, and she said she can’t wait for a larger crowd this week after spring break. She said she believes fans really helped push the team. “People cheering your name and actually hearing Alabama gives me the motivation to push a little harder,” she said. “One of the most exciting parts of our race is the very end, the sprint, and it can make or break your race sometimes so when you have the fans right next to you it pretty much makes your race.” Alabama has a couple of races after Saturday before the Big 12 championship. Davis said it will be important to do well at home before they move elsewhere.
10 Women’s golf team focused on improvement SPORTS
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
By Caroline Gazzara | Staff Reporter
Cammie Gray hits an approach shot on the 10th hole during the final round of last year’s NCAA Championships. UA Athletics
Already halfway through the spring season, the Alabama women’s golf team knows a thing or two about the game and what it needs to work on. The team has pinpointed its flaws and taken the past two weeks to improve them. It may not have been easy or fun but junior Emma Talley said she’s seen the improvement. And it comes as the Crimson Tide prepares to compete in the annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic this weekend. “We were up and down, we could’ve done better but it could’ve been worse and I just think that coming off of [the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate] we all found things we needed to do to get better,” Talley said. “We came back with a good attitude, ready to get better and work on those things. [Coach] Mic [Potter] has been doing [things] a little bit different in practices
lately and it has been really efficient. Everyone seems more focused. I think everyone is improving a lot, we all kind of pinpointed what we needed to get better on and he’s really been trying to help us.” The Liz Murphey tournament is a staple in the Alabama spring schedule. Unlike most other tournaments, the Liz Murphey is a two-part tournament with day one being solely stroke play and day two being match play. This style of tournament mirrors the NCAA championship, just on a smaller scale. Talley, junior Janie Jackson, sophomores Cammie Grey and Mia Landegren and freshman Lakareber Abe will be competing this weekend in Athens, Georgia. Talley missed out on the Liz Murphey tournament last year due her appearance in the Kraft Nabisco Tournament. However, she was confident that the upcoming tournament
would be beneficial for the team. Last season the Crimson Tide came in sixth at the Liz Murphey tournament. However, this season has been vastly different then the last, especially when it comes to game time. Coach Mic Potter had to adapt his practice schedule to help address the issues his team has been facing over the season. In the two weeks since the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate tournament, the team has been focusing on ballstriking and commitment. Commitment has become a main theme this season as the team is relying on younger athletes to represent the team. However, Potter said he has seen a difference in his team recently. “I think our team is getting better and better little by little,” Potter said. “This is a kind of team that one day can really break loose. I’m looking forward to getting those opportunities and getting them out there and seeing when it might happen.”
Men’s tennis team to travel to Tennessee, Kentucky By Terrin Waack | Staff Reporter
home this season. Kentucky is winless (0-6) in conference – this will probably In order to be successful this week- change before it plays Alabama. Unlike end, the Alabama men’s tennis team Tennessee, Kentucky has a 5-6 record needs to be all in during each match. for matches played at home. “These teams, they’re According to coach both very good, but George Husack, each they’re both very vuland every player needs nerable,” senior Stuart to show up ready to We need to be just Kenyon said. play, then leave everyKenyon said he sees thing out on the court. one idea, this as Alabama’s The team will hit the one heartbeat. opportunity to step on road for two big SEC them and win. However, matches: the University playing on the road is of Tennessee first on — Sean Donohue — always tougher than Friday at 1 p.m., then the playing at home and University of Kentucky these two teams have on Sunday at noon. “I think they are two very danger- been in the top 10 for the last 10 years, ous programs to play on the road,” Husack said. Sophomore Sean Donohue said he Husack said. “While their records may not indicate that they’ve been prefers these matches be away. “Beat them on their home turf,” doing very well this year, they’re both he said. “Especially UK – it’s my very tough.” Tennessee holds a 2-4 record in con- home state – going after them hard ference but has only lost one match at right now.”
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In order to be successful, Husack said the players need to fight their hardest and play as if it is their last match of the season. “Not for the sake of winning, but play as if we’re not going to play together again,” he said. Husack acknowledged he has a close-knit group of guys as a team, but they have not all been showing up on the same days, which is when they don’t succeed. He said he needs everyone to be ready to play even before the first ball is served. “We all need to make the decision before we step on the court for the warm-up that from the first guy all the way down to the eighth guy, we all need to be one squad here,” Donohue said. “We need to be just one idea, one heartbeat.” It’s a collective effort, Husack said. Every player needs to fight his hardest individually and with the team. “I expect absolute dog fights on both Friday and Sunday,” Husack said.
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