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Secondary struggles to defend pass
Postgame Highlights
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Against Southern Miss, five Crimson Tide running backs contributed 284 yards and four touchdowns. Adam Griffith was called upon to kick one field goal, a make from 30 yards. Blake Sims cemented his status as top quarterback.
The Bama Theatre will debut a film series showcasing adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays. The series will kick off with “Ten Things I Hate About You” Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Chacos offer a versatile and comfortable shoe option for students to wear for activities from climbing to moutain biking to walking to class. The trend brings large sales for local buinesses.
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TIDE’S ROOM WITH A VIEW Skyboxes offer fans a different view of stadium By Laura Testino | Staff Reporter
Tide defense strong, but vulnerable to big plays
Stroll down the Walk of Champions, beyond the sliding glass doors of Gate 1, and tucked away within a maze of hallways and elevators are the portals to the skyboxes of BryantDenny Stadium. Once the door to the crimson carpeted floors is unlocked, ticketholders are directed to their skybox, decorated to their preferences and stocked full of menu items of their choice. Catering to the particular needs of 159 skyboxes – currently the most of any SEC stadium – requires the preparation and work of multiple team members, said Jill Bender, an area director for the Colonnade Group. The Crimson Tide Hospitality Office, which is managed by Colonnade Group, operates the skyboxes. Bender has been a part of their offices since 2002. “Most importantly, [skybox ticketholders] are here for the football game,” Bender said. “We want them to feel like they are a part of the atmosphere inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.” “They open their windows, and the
By Sean Landry | Assistant Sports Editor
Three games into the season, Alabama’s defense has two distinct identities: one dominant, the other inconsistent. In Alabama’s 52-12 victory over Southern Mississippi, the Crimson Tide defense held the Golden Eagles to only 56 yards of rushing offense and 3.1 yards per carry. For each of the three games this season, the WHAT TO KNOW Crimson Tide has held its • Senior safety opponents to Nick Perry 60 yards or was ejected fewer of rushSaturday for ing offense, targeting, and including will miss the only 28 yards first half of against West the upcoming Virginia in the Florida game. season opener. No team has scored a rushing touchdown against Alabama this season. Alabama’s red zone defense has been one of the best in the nation. In six trips within the 20-yard line, Alabama has allowed only one touchdown, holding its opponents to field goals on the other possessions. In terms of scoring, Alabama’s defense ranks 10th in the nation, having only given up 11.7 points per game. Alabama’s pass defense, is another story. Southern Mississippi SEE DEFENSE PAGE 13
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Four UA students were arrested in connection with an assault that occurred at Presidential Village II. University of Alabama spokesperson Cathy Andreen said the assault was part of an ongoing dispute between a small group of students. An advisory was not sent because the assault was not a random attack, she said. “Advisories are sent when there is possible imminent danger to other people and this was an ongoing dispute among these particular students,” she said. “There wasn’t a reason to send an advisory.” Andreen said the University of Alabama Police Department is investigating the assault. “UA is investigating the incident and will take appropriate action once that process is complete,” she said.
The Crimson Tide volleyball team swept all three of its matches in the ISTAP Collegiate Cup 2 in Montgomery, Alabama. Alabama (8-2) will host UAB (3-7) Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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The 2015 Miss America competition aired live on ABC at 8 p.m. Sunday. Miss New York Kira Kazantsev walked away with the title of Miss America after three nights of preliminary competitions followed by last night’s swimsuit, evening gown and talent competitions. The University of Alabama was well-represented during the competition. Miss Alabama Caitlin Brunell, a graduate of the University, made it to the top 10 of the competition and competed in evening gown, swimsuit and talent. She previously won the Quality of Life Award at Wednesday night’s preliminary competition for her platform Caitlin’s Closet, a non-profit organization providing formal dresses, work attire, wedding dresses and other resources to those in need. Miss Maryland Jade Kenny, another University of Alabama alumna, won the swimsuit competition during Thursday night’s preliminaries. She was also awarded second runner-up for Quality of Life for her platform Rainbows For All Children, a program offering support to children recovering from loss.
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Men’s golf team finishes ninth The No. 1 Alabama men’s golf team finished ninth at the Olympia Fields Country Club/Fighting Illini Invitational in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Sophomore Robby Shelton led the Crimson Tide with a sixth place finish with a 6-over par 216. Compiled by Kelly Ward
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Men’s tennis wins 11 matches Alabama’s men’s tennis team accrued 11 wins at the Harvard Chowdah Fest in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Crimson Tide finished the three-day event with a single’s win Sunday. Compiled by Kelly Ward
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Crimsonettes find home at Bama By Alana Norris | Contributing Writer
Not every university has a widely known majorette line, but at The University of Alabama, the Crimsonettes are celebrated. Haley Williams, a Crimsonette and senior majoring in general studies in human environmental sciences, said the Crimsonettes are an important part of the University. “It’s a blast,” Williams said. “It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s absolutely worth it being able to represent The University of Alabama with my best friends and do what I love.” Williams said she always wanted to twirl in college. She did her research on schools with majorette teams and found the University to be a perfect fit. Williams has been nationally competitive in baton for years, and said she found the idea of a large team appealing. Hailing from Michigan, she did not realize the recognition associated with being a Crimsonette. “When I first came here, I didn’t really realize how well-known they are on campus,” Williams said. “Being able to see our posters everywhere, being so recognizable and just being part of such a historic institution within our university, it’s an honor. It’s really exciting to be a part of something so big and that has such a heavy tradition on campus.” She said she doesn’t think the fame is weird and appreciates the respect and excitement shown to her by fans. “It’s definitely a privilege,” Williams said. “It’s really, really exciting to see so many people get excited when they figure out that you’re a Crimsonette, or they see you in your costume on campus or just wearing a Crimsonette T-shirt to class. It’s
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After researching schools with majorette teams, senior Crimsonette Haley Williams chose to attend Alabama. Photo Courtesy of Haley Williams
nice to know people respect what we do.” Williams took last season off to compete as Miss Michigan in the Miss America Pageant. This year she has come back and is captain of the team. Maggie Gehlsen, an Iowa native and a sophomore majoring in restaurant, hotel and meetings management and telecommunication and film, is in her second year as a Crimsonette. Gehlsen said Williams’ greatest quality is that she is able to listen to each member of the diverse group.
“She is open-minded and welcomes feedback,” Gehlson said. “She is funny and laid back most of the time.” Williams said she has a true passion for performing. Even though being a Crimsonette is a major time commitment, she said there is nothing she doesn’t value about being a part of the team. “She’s a great leader,” said Katie Engleson, a junior Crimsonette majoring in telecommunication and film. “She makes everyone feel equal and gives out a lot of from good advice.”
5k run returns to Tuscaloosa area By Mary Catherine Connors | Contributing Writer
For the past 31 years the Tuscaloosa Belles have been a staple of Tuscaloosa, helping with a variety of cultural and historical community events – sometimes while wearing their traditional dress attire and hoopskirts. The Belles, in accordance with the Tuscaloosa Preservation Society, will host the first Tuscaloosa Belles Heritage 5K. The 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 and will offer two different options for community members: a 5K for more experienced runners is scheduled for 8 a.m. and a costume run/walk will be at 8:30 a.m. Members of the run/walk are encouraged to get creative with their costumes. “Each year the senior Belles choose a project that they would like to organize and execute,” said Pam Marshall, Tuscaloosa Belles race director and advisor. “The funds support the scholarship program for the Belles.
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This year’s group of seniors thought that it would be fun and profitable to hold a 5K.” Marshall said she is looking forward to the participants’ costumes. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers in the race, and there will also be awards for the best costumes. Registration is already taking place. Katherine Richter is the executive director of the Tuscaloosa Preservation
Society and said all community members are welcome to join in and participate. “The fees to participate are: Aug. 31 Sept. 16 – $30.00 (t-shirt included); Sept. 17 - Oct. 4 – $35.00 (no t-shirt),” Richter said. “We must have an entry form, waiver and payment for individuals to participate in the race.” These funds will go toward the Belles Program and various scholarship opportunities.
Reginald Hyde, former deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security in the U.S. Department of Defense is becoming the new executive director of the Cyber Institute. “The University wanted to move forward with cyber research,” Hyde said. “We are trying to look at these as human being projects. This is a multidisciplinary effort focused on enhancing undergraduate research heavily concentrated on solutions.” With experience in strategy, counterintelligence, technical operations and security among others, Hyde has almost 30 years of experience in government. He served in instrumental roles in the U.S. Department of Defense and the CIA for a majority of his career. “The Cyber Institute was new, effective April of this year when the Board of Trustees officially approved it,” said Carl Pinkert, UA vice president for research. “The exciting thing is that we have opportunities to develop novel technologies and intellectual property that students as well as faculty members are involved in.” Hyde earned his bachelor’s degree and a juris doctor degree from The Reginald Hyde is the new University of executive director of the Cyber Alabama, and Institute at The University of would later Alabama. UA News earn a master’s degree in public policy from Princeton University. Hyde is fluent in many foreign languages including Farsi and Bulgarian. During his time in the Department of Defense, Hyde was the equivalent of a three-star general. After retiring from the government, Hyde said he is excited to be a part of The University of Alabama again. “I was born in Tuscaloosa. This is like my second home,” Hyde said. “I even remember my first Alabama football game. It was in 1964, and I was only five years old.” Hyde was awarded the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal from CIA Director John Brennan in December 2013 and the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service in March 2013 by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. “This is an umbrella organization that fosters collaboration,” he said. “Hopefully I can bring positive and useful tools to the community.”
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COLUMN | RACE
Michael Brown and Joan Rivers SAMARIA S
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COLUMN | RESPECT
Instead of objectifying individuals, respect them
CAROLYN
Duke Staff Columnist
Today’s culture tells young women through movies, music and social media that they should want to be looked at by men. They should want attention on their body rather than who they are, and the more honks, catcalls and whistles they receive, the more superior they are to other women. Society makes being objectified a desirable thing, and when a woman steps out onto the street, it is socially acceptable for men to treat her as something to look at rather than a person with fundamental human dignity and inherent worth. There are now people speaking out against this norm. The video “Street Harassment: Sidewalk Sleazebags and Metro Molesters” from Vocativ calls out street harassment and sexual assault that occurs constantly in cities. The video features interviews with women about their personal experiences with objectification from men. It also informs viewers about how much
street harassment occurs and some unwanted shouts. No more allowing of the effect this has on women. sexual harassment or assault to go Some individuals in society unreported. No more silence due to attempt to reverse the roles of men fear that our disagreement will be and women when it comes to objec- met with aggression. No more tolertification. One of these people is the ance of dehumanization just because famous pop musician Kesha. Kesha it is a part of society. claims to sing about men in the This means taking a stand against same way many male rappers depict catcalling, uninvited physical contact women: as booty calls, pieces of meat and unwanted stares that are uncomand essentially objects. Kesha’s role- fortable to endure while walking reversing strategy simply proves that down a street. We must take a stand women can also against disrespect objectify men. Her and objectificamethod is clever, tion and those entertaining and who do these undeniably effecI’m talkNo more silence due to fear things. tive in catching the ing to both men that our disagreement will be and women when attention of listeners. However, her I say resolving met with aggression. tactics have not this issue comes brought the lastdown to respect ing respect women and doing what need to demand. is right. Everyone After watching “Street must respect individuals no matHarassment: Sidewalk Sleazebags ter what they are wearing, how and Metro Molesters,” I felt pressed they are acting or what gender to tell readers that no person should they are. Respect needs to be ever allow themselves to feel dehu- demanded and given, and if it is manized by anyone or anything: a not, then this needs to be addressed man, a woman or a “harmless” joke. and changed. This societal norm, which is too often unopposed, needs to end – and to Carolyn Duke is a sophomore majorbring it to an end, people need to start ing in secondary education, English taking a stand. No more ignoring the and Spanish.
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Joan Rivers died two Thursdays ago, an event that barely registered as I continued to scroll down my Tumblr dashboard. It was barely mentioned, noted one post that criticized TIME magazine for hailing the late Rivers as a feminist icon when she’d been anti-feminist, by personal claim and by her actions. My dashboard looked a far cry different from how it did when Michael Brown was murdered or Robin Williams committed suicide, when for two weeks the entire website, or at least my blogroll, was in a state of deep mourning. I thought this difference was well deserved. Joan Rivers held absolutely vile views about people and because she disguised them as witty quips, she was able to get away with them. She argued that Palestinian civilians deserved to be murdered, made a career of destroying other women’s self-esteem and demonizing them for their bodies and used transphobic slurs in reference to Michelle Obama. She did all of this by hiding behind the excuse that her racism, her transphobia and her misogyny were “funny.” Her admirers claimed that she was a trailblazer, and the rest of society accepted her offensive “jokes” because she was a conventionally attractive rich white lady. Contrast this with Michael Brown, a soft-spoken kid whose only crimes were being large, black and poor in a St. Louis, Missouri, suburb with a white supremacist police force. A month later and there’s every bit of evidence that Darren Wilson murdered him in cold blood and no evidence at all that Michael Brown did anything that Wilson’s coworkers accused him of. He didn’t fight Wilson; he surrendered willingly and without being told to do so. Yet the Ferguson Police Department falsified evidence and concealed Wilson’s identity until they could erase his Internet presence. They’ve terrorized peaceful protesters and civilian bystanders with military equipment too excessive for the situation; almost $500,000 has been raised in support of Wilson. The comments on the fundraisers’ GoFundMe pages were virulently anti-black, going beyond Michael’s death to celebrate and advocate for law enforcement’s brutality against the black community. In Rivers’ case, Lena Dunham and Melissa McCarthy, who have spoken much about how Hollywood contributes to society’s destructive views of women’s bodies, uplifted him as a legend who did much in the way for women’s sociocultural progress. In Browns’ there was utter silence from white performers such as Iggy Azalea, for instance, who has made millions profiting off black American culture. The mainstream news behaved as if Michael’s not-so-stellar childhood somehow excused a white officer killing him for no reason, and it portrayed the Ferguson protesters as belligerents equally as formidable as the police’s tanks and machine guns. This world needs to do better, but I doubt that it wants to. Samaria Johnson is a senior majoring in history. Her column runs biweekly on Mondays.
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OPINIONS Monday, September 15, 2014 OPINIONS | CHILD ABUSE
The time for raising children by using corporal punishment has passed MARK
Hammontree Staff Columnist
Walk into the average sixth grade classroom in Alabama, ask for a show of hands of who has been spanked by their parents at least once, and chances are a good deal of hands will come up. While the practice could be said to have declined somewhat in the last few decades, polls have shown that around 61 percent of parents of children ages three to four have said spanking is an acceptable form of punishment for young children in certain instances. In the South especially, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that spanking is almost an expected part of parenting and of childhood. Our parents were spanked by their parents, who were spanked by theirs, who were spanked by theirs. And really, the saying often goes, we “had it easy, because when I was your age, my grandmother made me cut down my own switch and count them out.” Now, for those of you perhaps unfamiliar with the colloquialism, a “switch” is
really just a thin tree branch stripped son went way, way too far. This brings of its leaves and stems. It’s clear that up the question, though – when it comes when it comes to spanking, for most to a parent disciplining their children, people down here (and throughout the just how far is too far? It’s gone too country), it’s no big deal. far as soon as you put a hand on the At the end of what turned into a ban- child. Or a switch, or a paddle, or a belt. ner week for the NFL, Adrian Peterson, When you, as an adult in the position the league’s best running back, was of power, make the decision to cause indicted for reckless or negligent inju- physical pain to your defenseless child, ry to a child. The indictment stemmed discipline runs the risk of becomfrom allegations of ing more than just child abuse after discipline. Peterson struck his Now, I know that son repeatedly with spanking or switcha switch. Peterson’s ing is by no means a When it comes to a parent lawyer released a prosecutable offense, statement saying that disciplining their children, just and certainly not in he was doing nothing Alabama–one of 19 how far is too far? more than disciplinstates that still allows ing his misbehaving corporal punishment son in the same way in public schools. Peterson himself Despite the fact that had been disciplined it is still legal, striking “growing up in east Texas.” Peterson your child or anyone else’s child on any “disciplined” his son so thoroughly that part of their body is not right, no matter the child had visible lacerations and the situation. While plenty of American bruises on his back, thighs and buttocks parents, and plenty of college-aged even a week later. Two separate doctors kids, point to their own spankings as agreed that the effects of Peterson’s children as to how they learned respect disciplining constituted child abuse. and turned out the way they did, there Even among proponents of physical is a great deal of research that suggests discipline, I think most people would physical punishment really does cause agree that Peterson’s spanking of his psychological damage in children. A
2009 study linked regular spankings (at least once a month) with either hand, paddle or belt to significant decreases in grey matter in the prefrontal cortex which can in turn lead to later depression, addiction and other mental health problems. The occasional pat on the wrist or slight squeeze of the arm is not as problematic as the regular spanking described above, but if your punishment is going to leave any sort of mark, you’ve gone too far. That spanking has been a traditional part of raising a child is a fallacious argument and should no longer be used to justify the outdated practice. There was a time when doctors treated disease with the traditional cure of blood-letting, and there was a time when it was tradition for men to settle their disputes by dueling. There was a time when parents would teach their children a lesson by physically hurting them. That time has now passed. Peterson’s arrest has shown that. Many of you will one day be parents, and many of you already are. Don’t spank, paddle or switch your kids. Just don’t do it. Mark Hammontree is a junior majoring in secondary education language arts. His column runs on Mondays.
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A variety of Shakespeare film adaptations will play at the Bama Theatre in partnership with the Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies. Amazon.com
Shakespeare adaptation series to hit Bama Theatre By Drew Pendleton | Contributing Writer
The Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies will bring a taste of 16th century England to Tuscaloosa with its film series showcasing adaptations of William Shakespeare’s various plays at the Bama Theatre. “There’s been a lot of interest within the Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies in studying film adaptations of Shakespeare,” said Nicholas Helms, a doctoral candidate in the Strode Program. “When we realized we could work with the Bama Theatre to
create a series of these films, we jumped at the opportunity.” The Strode Program is a privately endowed program that funds lectures and residencies to promote the study of English literature among graduate students. Natalie Loper, an instructor in the English department and graduate of the Strode Program, said the film series was a collaboration between the department of English and the department of theatre and dance. For Helms, the easiest way to dive into Shakespeare is to see the plays performed. He said the series offers a way
for students to do this with a survey of Shakespeare films, including teen films, documentaries, musicals and sci-fi adaptations. “Seeing Shakespeare through the lens of different directors and their unique visions of the plays can be even more intriguing,” he said. The series includes “West Side Story,” a musical adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” set in the Upper West Side of New York in the 1950s; “The Bad Sleep Well,” Akira Kurosawa’s “Hamlet” adaptation set in postwar Japan; and “Forbidden Planet,” a science-fiction twist on “The Tempest.”
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COLUMN | FASHION
Slouchy, loose styles rule at New York Fashion Week By Sydney Smith
Last week, designers presented their Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Models walked the runways in the trends designers think consumers should wear come spring. It may seem odd to show spring trends when few have had the chance to pull their sweaters out of storage, but showing collections early is logical. Early show times give retailers such as Target and H&M ample time to create wallet-friendly versions of designer wear for college students to buy come March. It also allows magazines to create editorial spreads showcasing how to wear new trends. One in particular, the slouchy trend, was evident all week across numerous shows. Well-known designers like BCBG showed long dresses and flowing pants with tied waists to pull in the masses of extra fabric. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s “The Row” showed long, draping fabrics layered to
completely conceal the model’s shape. Normally a structured brand, Rag & Bone presented a collection of pieces that were reminiscent of workwear that was multiple sizes too big. The collection featured long jackets that grazed the knee. Many of the designers chose to show the slouchy trend but offset the ample material with lighter fabrics like linen. Colors were also more muted this year and verged on light pastels in many shows. Mara Hoffman’s runway show presented the slouchy trend with long, loose pants that looked beach ready. She pulled her looks together by adding midriff-baring tops that make the look more commercial. DKNY also showed midriff tops but with large circle skirts, spinning the trend in a more feminine direction. Many trends walked the runways last week, but one reigned over all. Oversized shirts, pants and slouchy sweaters are staying in style long into next summer. Next spring will see breezy, layered fabrics and happy, comfortable consumers.
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Chacos popular footwear for function, form By Tori Linville | CW Staff
Mountain climbing, rock climbing and other outdoor activities were most likely on Mark Paigen’s mind when he came up with the sandals known as Chacos in 1989. These days, they can still be found on top of mountains and on hiking trail but are more commonly found on the Quad, the Strip and in classrooms. The sandals aren’t proven to get a student to class faster, but they’ll look good doing it, depending on whom you ask. Gretchen Lund, a freshman majoring in English, said she thought the sandals were the ugliest shoes she had ever seen but now wears them frequently. “I’ve worn my Chacos to parties and classes. I’ve also worn them hiking and rock climbing,” Lund said. “They’re super helpful for swimming in the Cahaba; they keep you from stepping on glass.” Inspired by geckos’ suctioned feet that allow the lizards to climb walls and ceilings, the soles were researched in 1994 by Paigen and Gerard Hill, a graduate of the Munich School of Orthopedics, according to the Chaco website. After working with different designs, the current bottoms were the winner. The variations on the Chaco footbeds are designed for the different uses of the shoe. The Pro sole is meant for “water babies,” the Unaweep sole is designed for trailblazers and travelers and the Yampa sole is designed for a little bit of everything, according to the website. Stores around Tuscaloosa cater
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to those looking for Chacos by supplying different types of the sandal. Black Warrior Outdoor manager Kelly Mitchell said customers are normally looking for a shoe that is going to last while being comfortable and fashionable. “If I’m going to sell you Chacos, and you don’t know anything about them, I’m going to tell you that they are pretty much the only sandal that people look for that are [American Pediatric Medical Association] certified because of the arch support as well as heel support,” Mitchell said. “They’re really good for your feet, something you can wear all day, and it’s gonna give you the support you need.”
Mitchell said while men tend to be more picky than women, she recommends the Yampa sole to both, because although it is technically a wet, sandy condition sole, it is still an all-terrain sole. The store sees regular Chaco sales, with the popular Chaco being the women’s black double strap sandal with the Yampa sole. “I’d say we usually sell about a pair a day, at least one pair a day,” she said. “And they’re $100, and there are 30 to 31 days in a month, so [that’s] about $3,100 from Chaco sales.” Though the sandals have a presence on campus, some students think they’re less than attractive. Jerome Cargill, a sophomore majoring in
telecommunication and film, doesn’t wear the sandals for several reasons. “I don’t wear Chacos because I’m not a person who likes to wear sandals,” Cargill said. “I don’t find sandals to be very good looking shoes, so Chacos are a no for me. The price is ridiculous for a pair of shoes that look like regular sandals you could get for less than 30 bucks anywhere else.” “Chaconians” are described as people who “pound pavement, trails and waves.” They “reach, teach and perform,” according to the website. The “Chacosphere” provides a place for those invested in their sandals to share pictures of their adventures and experiences. Chaconians are then labeled “rockers” or “pros” depending on the number of pictures they post. The sandals have many different designs, the most popular ones being the free and closed-toe designs, known as the Z/1, the Z/2 and the ZX/1 and 2. With the custom Chaco maker, customers have access to over 60 designs and are able to customize virtually each part of the sandal. The brand sells reversible straps, leashes and collars for pets and belts. To supplement the Chaco lifestyle, the company also provides tips on caring for the sandals and repair services. Chaco also hosts the Fit for Adventure Tour. Giveaways, new products and music will be the focus of the tour, according to the website. The tour will visit the Florida vs. Alabama game Saturday, Sept. 20.
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Football season is in full swing after the Crimson Tide’s first home game, and the tailgating environment amplifies the zeal many feel for the Crimson Tide. Stony Henry, a resident of Northport and self-proclaimed lifelong Alabama fan, said though the game remains the same, tailgating has grown in the 21 years he’s been tailgating on the Quad. “It’s multiplied by ten,” Henry said. “There’s more fans, so there’s more tailgate.” Tailgating. The atmosphere is an aspect of student life on campus many cherish. “It’s just the culture here, and it’s what I love about Bama,” said Katherine Dassenko, a sophomore majoring in communications. “Even if I couldn’t get a ticket, I have the tailgating to look forward to.” Katelyn Senkus, the Honors College Assembly athletic director, heads the committee that organizes the Honors tailgates. “Gameday brings people from all over
Tailgating has become an integral part of gameday tradition and an inseparable facet of the Southern football experience. CW File
the state together who seemingly have nothing in common but a love for football and UA spirit,” Senkus said. “Few things bring people together like food, and bonding before a game creates this really positive culture where we can take a break from the busy school week and celebrate each other and the UA community.”
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Alabama’s offense recorded 547 yards in the Crimson Tide’s 52-12 victory Saturday, Sept. 13, over the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. Receiver Christion Jones led the team with 175 all-purpose yards.
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BY THENUMBERS 5 Consecutive 100-plus yard games for junior receiver Amari Cooper 3 Trips to the red zone without a touchdown for Southern Mississippi 9 Consecutive quarters without conceding a touchdown by the Alabama defense 2 Touchdowns needed by Cooper to set the Alabama record for career touchdown receptionss 200 Yards of total offense Blake Sims has provided in each of his three starts
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RUNNING BACKS Alabama once again used five running backs to contribute 284 yards and four touchdowns. Kenyan Drake set a career high by carrying for three touchdowns, two short of the school record for touchdowns in a single game. Freshman Tyren Jones ran for his first career touchdown.
OFFENSIVE LINE Jake Coker took a sack, but that was more because of his bad call than the offensive line. The line, including blocking tight ends, was able to set up blocks to spring the running backs and Amari Cooper for big gains. The line also held a pocket long enough for Blake Sims to show his arm strength on downfield throws several times.
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Blake Sims completed 12 of 17 passes Saturday against Southern Miss. CW / Pete Pajor
Auburn Mercer shows growth in her game By Caroline Gazzara | Staff Reporter
Auburn Mercer (19) attempts to knock a UAB player off of the ball. CW / Lindsey Leonard
Soccer is in her blood; it’s in every breath she takes, and it is the first and last thought she has every day. Since the first time she kicked the ball, Auburn Mercer knew this was her passion. Mercer, a sophomore from Matthews, North Carolina, joined The University of Alabama in the spring of 2013. The earlyenrollee debuted her freshman season playing in every game and starting in 17. This season, she has had a starting role in every game. “Being a starter is a big accomplishment,” Mercer said. “Knowing that everyone on the sidelines wants to be playing, it’s motivation. You are out there knowing that people on the sidelines want to be in your position, and it makes you work harder and want to be a better player. Being a starter puts you into the
leadership position where people look up to you, so even if I’m having an off day I know verbally I have to be there, I have to be present and pushing everyone else on the field as well.” Since her freshman season, Mercer has been one of the players to keep an eye on. The defender has speed on her side, but she’s also versatile on the field, making her an optimal player. Coach Todd Bramble said her attacking mentality has been beneficial to the team. “The biggest area of growth is we converted her from being an out-and-out attacking player, where she used to be in high school and in club, to being a defender for our team,” Bramble said. “There’s some intention with that because we are a team that likes to handle the ball, have our backs handle the ball. Especially from those outside back positions, we want players who can get forward and
contribute to our team in an attacking role. Having a converted forward play that position and be as good as she as a defender – as good as she is in the air, as aggressive as she is, as fit as she is – and then already with the skill set she came in with, she was a perfect candidate to play that spot for us.” The evolution of her playing style is evident in the way the sophomore plays. Mercer said she’s worked on being a better player. “I think I’ve matured mentally in the fact that instead of flying into tackles, I’m still aggressive but we’ve really been working on not giving away free kicks in our half,” she said. Mercer said she, as well as the team, hopes to make it to the conference championships in November. The Crimson Tide begins conference play Friday against No. 8 Florida.
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The Alabama Crimson Tide offense posted 547 total yards in a 52-12 rout of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium. CW / Pete Pajor
Vogler scores, tight end dry spell lessens By Kelly Ward | Sports Editor
They say patience is a virtue. If that’s true, Alabama’s tight ends must be full of virtue. Through two games, Ty FlournoySmith was the only tight end targeted by Alabama’s quarterback. He was the intended receiver of three of Jake Coker’s passes against Florida Atlantic. He caught one. In Saturday’s 52-12 win over Southern Miss, senior Brian Vogler’s waiting was over after connecting with senior quarterback Blake Sims on a 5-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. “We are a really humble group,” Vogler said. “I think we’ve been patient all year, and after that touchdown, to see all the tight ends right there waiting on me was a great feeling. We’ve been waiting for three games for that one, and I think it’s going to be a fun time in the film room when we watch that one.”
Alabama puts up season-high rushing yards Alabama’s run game netted 333 yards. Sophomore running back Derrick Henry led the way with 73 yards on 11 carries. Junior Kenyan Drake ran for 59 yards on nine carries, including three touchdowns. “I think that we have to be able to run the ball a little more consistently and effectively,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “We seem to do pretty well when we run the ball on the perimeter, but our inside running
game has not been as good as we’d like it to be.”
Quarterbacks still competing Saban said he is not ready to name a quarterback even though Sims played most of the game. “We felt like Blake had a really good week. We thought he was well prepared for the game,” Saban said. “I didn’t feel really comfortable with the way the game was going, and it just didn’t feel right to make a change.” Saban said they will continue to work both Sims and Coker and develop both players. “Jake needs to play and needs to develop confidence, but I think we’re going to have to make the decisions on a week-by-week basis on what we think gives us the best opportunity to win,” Saban said. Sims finished Saturday’s game with 168 yards passing and two touchdowns, one of which he ran in. He went 12-for-17 with a long of 27 yards. Coker went 5-for-7 for 46 yards passing. Sims said he doesn’t have any feelings about the quarterback situation. “I just go out and try do whatever I can do to let the team know I’m ready to play,” Sims said. “And if I gotta be on the sideline, swinging a towel, cheering the whole time while the other quarterbacks are playing, that’s what I’m going to do. If that’s going to get a victory, I’m happy, I just want another ring.”
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Cooper continues 100-yard performance streak By Kelly Ward | Sports Editor
Wide receiver Amari Cooper had his fifth consecutive 100-yard game on Saturday, tying the Alabama record set by DJ hall. CW / Pete Pajor
Tide begins season with victory By Matthew Wilson | Contributing Writer
The Aquatic Center was filled with loud cheers Friday, as the swimming and diving team earned a win over Delta State University. The women swept the competition with a score of 216-79, and the men picked up a 199-98 victory. “There was some good tough racing, even in races where we weren’t being challenged,” coach Dennis Pursley said. “They didn’t just roll over and swim through it. They really attacked it.” The Crimson Tide started strong, sweeping the 400 medley relays. For the women, Kaylin Burchell, Emma Saunders, Bailey Scott and Kristel Vourna picked up the win. For the men, NCAA champion 50 freestyle Kristian Gkolomeev, Connor Oslin, Pavel Romanov and Brett Walsh took the victory. Walsh said the warmup before the meet helped the team find its confidence in the water and beat Delta State. “We haven’t raced in a while, so I was a little rusty to start out with,” he said. Looking forward, Walsh said the team is focused on building a dynamic. “The main focus is going to be on our transitions as a whole, our race finishes and doing what we can to work ourselves better and make the team better,” Walsh said. Saunders, Burchell and Leah Bird swept the backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly events, respectively. Bonnie
Junior Abbas Qali won the 100 butterfly for his first collegiate win. UA Athletics
Macdonald picked up wins in the 1,000 and 500 freestyles. Saunders said she enjoyed the sense of camaraderie among her teammates. “It was great. I’m sure you heard everyone out there cheering,” she said. “That was very different from practice.” For the men, Romanov picked up the wins in the breaststroke events. Junior Abbas Qali beat out the competition in the 100 butterfly for his first collegiate win. Pursley said he has high hopes for the end of the season. “We would hope since we started ahead of where we started last year, we’ll finish ahead of where we finished last year,” he said.
Amari Cooper did it again. In Alabama’s 52-12 win over Southern Miss, the junior wide receiver put up another 100-yard receiving game, this time to the tune of 135 yards on eight receptions. It was his fifth consecutive 100-yard game, which ties an Alabama record set by DJ Hall. “It’s always good to know that you have a guy who’s going to run for you,” senior quarterback Blake Sims said. “It really helps when everyone focuses on him – you have other receivers to throw to. Cooper does it very well, and he is a great team player. He gives extra effort all the time, and it’s good to have him and know that you always have someone open.” Cooper is third in receiving yards in the FBS with 454. He leads in receptions with 33. On Alabama’s first drive of the game, he fielded a crossing pass from Sims and turned it into a 22-yard touchdown. His 17 career touchdown receptions put him in a tie for second place in the Alabama record books. Junior cornerback Cyrus Jones has had his fair share of questions about Cooper. Jones was a receiver his
freshman year, and now as a defensive back, he practices against Cooper. “I think the most kind of difficult part about covering Amari is definitely at the line of scrimmage,” Jones said. “I mean, that’s the key part when you’re at DB is, that’s the first step, to win the line of scrimmage. That’s definitely tough because he’s shifty, he has good releases and it’s tough to get a hand on him, so definitely I think that’s the most dangerous part of his game.” Cooper was the target of 11 passes Saturday. As well as Cooper’s been playing, he isn’t the only player who can get the ball, Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “I think we need to get more people involved offensively,” Saban said. “You know, Coop’s had a great start here, but we have other guys who are capable players, [like] Chris Black dropped the ball tonight. He’s a capable playmaker, and we need for those guys to play in confidence. Getting [DeAndrew] White back will help us. Christion Jones had four catches tonight.” Despite the dropped ball, Black had a reception for five yards. Christion Jones’ four catches accounted for 50 of Alabama’s 214 yards receiving.
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Senior safety Nick Perry was called for a targeting foul during the third quarter for his hit on Southern Miss receiver Kyle Foster, resulting in an ejection from the game and a one-half suspension. CW / Pete Pajor
Alabama safety will sit out one half after targeting foul DEFENSE FROM PAGE 1
passed for 207 yards against the Crimson Tide – only one yard less than the Golden Eagles’ total against Alcorn State the week before. The Alabama secondary has shown a susceptibility to explosive play. Against Southern Miss, Alabama gave up four completions of over 20 yards. “Defensively, I thought we played well, but I also thought that we gave up too many plays that are the kinds
of stops we’re going to need to make important,” Saban said. “We’ve been in the future,” Alabama doing a good job of takcoach Nick Saban said ing care of the ball, but after Saturday’s game. we need to be able to I think that getting “Those turn out to be get more turnovers on explosive plays where defense. I thought the more turnovers and we’re in pretty good pass rush was pretty emphasizing that is position and should be good. I don’t know able to make a play.” the sacks, but we going to be important. about This season, Alabama affected the quarterhas forced two fumbles, back quite a bit. We’re — Nick Saban — recovered one and has going to have to do not intercepted a pass, some things to improve which Saban said the our coverage.” team will have to improve. Alabama’s secondary will be with“I think that getting more turnovers out one of its most experienced playand emphasizing that is going to be ers when it welcomes Florida and
quarterback Jeff Driskel next week. Safety Nick Perry was ejected during the third quarter Saturday night after being flagged for targeting. The senior will miss the first half against the Gators, stretching Alabama’s secondary against a team averaging 345.5 passing yards per game. “[We’ll] just [lose] knowledge in the backfield,” safety Landon Collins said of Perry’s suspension. “That’s about it. Other than that, we’ve got other safeties who will step up and will learn the keys and concepts of what’s going on. That’s what we have to do. We have to have other guys step in and do exactly what he has to do.”
Skyboxes in Bryant-Denny can host up to 50 Tide fans
games for the upcoming football season. Katie Garmon, a senior majoring in healthcare management, applied after hearing positive feedback from her roommate about the experience. This is her first year as an employee, and she works as a floater, helping whomever needs assistance throughout the game. Garmon said she loves football but was ready to do something else. “There are a lot of people who make what happens on gameday happen, and this is kind of a chance to turn around and serve those people – people who donate to the stadium, donate to scholarships and have these skyboxes or admission to the zones,” Garmon said. Tending to the skyboxes and anticipating the needs of the guests before, during and after the game is different for Garmon and her coworkers, who may only catch glimpses of the game. For Kaylee MacKnight, a senior majoring in musical theatre, giving up the typical student gameday atmosphere to work in the skybox is motivating and inspiring. “It’s a good opportunity to get to know and work with some of the people who write the big checks for the University and who are very influential on campus. I really wanted to be able to shake hands with those people and be able to cater to their needs,” MacKnight said. Crimson Hospitality Office Group may prepare as early as 12 hours before the game, and many student employees are required to be at their stations four or five hours before the game. “Each skybox has its own personality, and we just want to serve them and meet their desires,” Bender said. “We want to support them and help deliver the gameday experience they’re after.”
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crowd noise comes in. They can look to their left and their right and celebrate with their fellow skybox guests and hear the roar of Bryant-Denny Stadium.” Skyboxes, the premium seating in the north, east and south sides of the stadium, are leased annually, and three new skybox owners were added this season. The price for the annual lease is in addition to a donation to the Crimson Tide Foundation and depends on the size of the skybox, Bender said. A standard skybox seats 22 fans, but some skyboxes will accommodate 30 or 50 people both in cushioned stadiumtype chairs close to the windows and in furniture in other areas of the room. Owners of the skybox may distribute tickets to whomever they choose. Crimson Tide Hospitality employees strive to protect the exclusivity of the skybox by having greeters take them to their seats. “[Skybox holders] have to deal with logistics to get people here,” Bender said. “Once they’re here, we don’t want them to have to worry about anything.” Ticketholders arrive at their skyboxes from parking spaces designated by the Tide Pride Office and receive one attendant per skybox and security provided by 43 quality control operators who are present in the skybox area, Bender said. To help ensure a successful gameday experience in the skyboxes, the Crimson Tide Hospitality team hires around 125 students each spring to work the home
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685: Ticket Information for Students
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, 5 4 4 0 : 4 4 Tickets for Home Games REMINDER: - You can access MyTickets by logging into UA’s Mobile app and going to the student section. - Check your ticket balance seating prior to the game to determine if your ticket is for the Upper (Gate 30) or Lower (Gate 31).
If you already have a ticket to this week’s home game and plan to attend: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app. Check to make sure that access to the game has been placed on your Action Card between 1 p.m. on Sunday and 4 p.m. on Wednesday by going to mybama.ua.edu or the UA mobile app. 2. You should see a balance of “one� for your upper or lower deck ticket assignment. 3. If you don’t see a balance of “one,� call 205-348-2288 during normal business hours as quickly as you can.
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Use your ticket! Students who do not use tickets assigned to them will receive 2 penalty points for each game their ticket goes unused. Students who receive 3.5 or more penalty points will not be able to purchase postseason tickets for this year and regular season and postseason tickets for fall 2015.
If you already have a ticket to this week’s home game and want to donate your ticket to the ticket bank or transfer to a speciďŹ c UA student: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app. Check to make sure that access to the game has been placed on your Action Card no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Call 205-348-2288 during normal business hours if you do not show a balance of “oneâ€? for your upper or lower deck ticket assignment. 2. While you are in MyTickets, follow the instructions to transfer a ticket to a speciďŹ c student or donate it to the ticket bank. 3. If you transfer your ticket to another UA student, both you and the student you are transferring the ticket to will receive an email that the balance has been transferred. 4. The student who receives the ticket – from you or the ticket bank – must log in to his/her myBama account to conďŹ rm that his/her account has a balance of “one.â€?
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If you already have a ticket to this week’s home game and want to upgrade it to general admission for a non-UA student: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app. Check to make sure that access to the game has been placed on your Action Card no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday by going to MyTickets. 2. Go to the Ticket OfďŹ ce in Coleman Coliseum between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday. You will need to bring your Action Card and the money required to upgrade the ticket. 3. Access to the game will be removed from your Action Card, and you will be issued a paper ticket for either upper or lower bowl seating as based on current ticket assignment. Only 3 upgrades to general admission are allowed for the season.
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If you do not have a ticket to this week’s home game: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app and follow the instructions to place your name on the waiting list for the ticket bank. Place your name on the waiting list as early in the week as possible to receive a ticket, since donated tickets are assigned on a ďŹ rst-come, ďŹ rst-served basis, based on the upper or lower deck ticket donation. 2. Make sure you can be reached by email until the beginning of halftime of the game. If you would also like to receive cell phone notiďŹ cation on Game Day, update the cell number in your myBama account: Log on to myBama, select the student tab, select personal information, select address and phones, make the appropriate changes and save. 3. If you are notiďŹ ed that you have received a ticket, you must attend the game or immediately log in to MyTickets to donate the ticket back to the ticket bank no later than one hour before kickoff. 4. If you don’t go to the game or donate the ticket, you will receive 2 penalty points. 5. Use your ticket! Students who do not use tickets assigned to them will receive 2 penalty points for each game their ticket goes unused. Students who receive 3.5 or more penalty points will not be able to purchase postseason tickets for this year and regular season and postseason tickets for fall 2015.
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HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (09/15/14). Creativity, innovation and self-discovery highlight this year. Get your message out to expanding networks. After 12/23 (and for the next few years), changes at home come easier. Adapt with transitions. Unstable finances require flexibility and preparation. A romance levels up after the 3/20 eclipse. Share fantasies and dreams. Grow the 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 6 -- Hold onto your money. Do the work yourself, and save. Communications are back on track now. Record your ideas. Discuss collaborations and let others lead. Postpone romance and follow your creative muse. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Say yes to a fun, profitable idea. Caring actions garner support. Absent members phone in. Listen to all considerations. You have what you need. Visit an art museum. Love is the answer. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -You’re on a creative roll. Issue press releases, post to your blog, and connect with your social peeps. Share the interesting news you find. Increase the efficiency of your distribution. Speak from your heart. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Keep
costs down. Make lists. Let family help you streamline routines and share chores. Don’t provide frills or extra treats. Take the philosophical path less traveled. Ask for feedback. Trim the fluff. Consider the larger perspective. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Resist the temptation to buy something expensive. Hold out for the best deal. Ask friends for recommendations and reviews. You may find a suitable alternative for much less. Celebrate with people you adore. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Networking benefits your career status today. Spend time getting social. Creative communications come easily... dive into a writing or recording project with passion. Take time to work out disagreements and to align on the vision. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Limit entertainment spending, unless work-related. Talk about your ideals. Expand your horizons and get out there. Study, research and visit an object of fascination, virtually or in person. Schedule romance for later. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Chart the road map to a future you envision, and plot the financial requirements. Friends and your mate are full of ideas. Share boundless optimism.
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Someone shows his or her true colors. Together, you can realize a dream. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Communicate to resolve disagreements in a partnership. Share findings. Wait to see what develops. Keep track of earnings. You’re learning how to do without something you once thought essential. Friends help build your confidence. Be adaptable. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -Provide excellent service, to others and yourself. Writing and research produce results. Think before you speak. Correspond and discuss project details. You don’t need to be there physically. Conserve resources. Recharge with natural beauty. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- The gears begin to turn on an interesting new project. Join a good team. Take care. Dress for success. Invest in your business. Postpone a romantic outing for after the game. Keep a secret. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -Discuss home improvements with your partner and family. Let friends help. A barrier to your objectives could arise... patiently work around it. Confer with a sensible person. Delegate to a perfectionist. Act for love.
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