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Resignation of Cochran recalls past incidents By Taylor Holland Assistant News Editor tlholland1@crimson.ua.edu

CW|Megan Smith Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) protested Wednesday on the Ferguson Center promenade against House Bill 56. House Bill 56, Alabama’s new immigration law, has been causing protests all over the state. The law allows for police officers to check the immigration status of anyone of suspect and would make it illegal to give an undocumented immigrant a ride. Read more about the new law on page 6.

Grant Cochran is not the first official of the Student Government Association to find himself surrounded by controversy while in office. In January 2010, The Crimson White reported that four SGA officials, including James Fowler, who later became the organization’s president, spent more than $4,700 of SGA funds to travel to California for a community service event scheduled around the BCS National Championship. A UA student working for the Community Service Center also traveled at the SGA’s expense. At the time, the Code of Laws that regulated the SGA’s activities said expenditures of more than $1,000 couldn’t be made without

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2010 census shows students hit hardest by recession

Widespread Panic to return to Tuscaloosa

By Alyssa Locklar Senior Staff Reporter arlocklar@crimson.ua.edu

By Sarah Cole Contributing Writer It’s been 15 years since Widespread Panic has rocked the streets of Tuscaloosa. Known for their climactic jam sessions and tight-knit fans, the group will return once again, gracing the stage of the new amphitheater this Friday night, along with opening act Yonder Mountain String Band. “It’s going to be a fabulous show,” said Wendy Riggs, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater director. “People are sure to have a crazy, fun time.” During their early years, the Athens, Ga., based Southernrock jam band frequented countless fraternity houses and bars in town, producing stellar performances for groups of newly established fans. Today, Widespread Panic

the SGA Senate’s approval, which officials acknowledged they never received, according to the Jan. 21 edition of The Crimson White. Although the students did not use SGA funds to purchase game tickets, their travel expenses – including airline flights, hotel accommodations and food – came from the group’s budget, The Crimson White reported. A week after the allegations surfaced, then-SGA President Stephen Oliver posted a statement on the organization’s website saying he wanted to “resolve misunderstandings about the situation,” according to a Jan. 27 article in The Tuscaloosa News. Oliver pointed out that the Code of Laws said that while expenses of more than $1,000 were “subject to” Senate approval, such consent was

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In the recently released 2010 census, researchers revealed that young American men and women had fallen victim to the recession’s impact on the job market more so than older generations. Although the recession was declared over in 2009, its aftershocks will continue to rage against recent college graduates in search of jobs. “In record numbers, they’re struggling to find work, shunning long-distance moves to live with mom and dad, delaying marriage and raising kids out of wedlock, if they’re becoming parents at all,” said the Associated Press’ Hope Yen. “The unemployment rate for them is the highest since World War II, and they risk living in poverty more than others – nearly one in five.”

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Caldwell Lab makes UA preps for homecoming tradition progress in research By Brett Saunders Contributing Writer

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are contributing to CF research. Guy Caldwell, professor of biological sciences at UA, and his wife Kim Caldwell, University of Alabama sci- Adjunct Assistant Professor in entists, in collaboration with the Department of Biological Harvard University, recently “We have potentially uncovpublished research in “Nature ered an unforeseen avenue Communications” defining a toward therapeutic interprotein’s role in the neurological disease dystonia. This research vention for another much subsequently opened the door more common disease.” for new cystic fibrosis research. -Guy Caldwell Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects about Sciences, run the Caldwell 30,000 children and adults in lab, the largest lab on campus. the United States, according to Known as The Worm Shack, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s the lab specializes in research website. People with CF develop related to neurological diseases unhealthy amounts of mucus such as Parkinson’s, ALS, and in their lungs and suffer from Alzheimer’s. While researchpancreatic insufficiency. At UA, researchers in the Caldwell Lab, See LAB, page 5

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During the week of homecoming, many events will give students an opportunity to get involved with the University’s countless traditions. One of homecoming’s last events is the pep rally and bonfire Friday Oct. 7 on the Quad at 7 p.m. “I would have to say one of the biggest events for homecoming here is the pep rally and bonfire because it is one of the

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Students at the University will be starting the festivities for another year of homecoming beginning on Sunday, Oct. 2 and ending on Saturday, Oct. 8 with the Alabama vs. Vanderbilt game. Preparation for the events has been going on since January. “We are very excited to see how home-

coming turns out this year; a lot of organizations have signed up,” said Katie Mellown, a senior and executive director of homecoming. The homecoming events will start with the annual Roll Tide Run, which is an event open to the public. The race will begin at 10 a.m. Following the race, at 1:30 p.m., the Crimson Kick-off will take place, with a powder-puff football game and block party.

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Homecoming parade time set The University of Alabama Homecoming Parade will begin at noon on Saturday, Oct. 8, prior to the Crimson Tide football game against Vanderbilt University at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 6 p.m. The UA Alumni Association will hold an Alumni Tailgate Party from 11:30

a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tickets for the lunch event must be purchased in advance, and they are available online at www. bamahomecoming.eventbrite.com. Registration for homecoming queen is now closed and those who registered in time may start campaigning today.

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Three UA leaders inducted into Student Affairs Hall of Fame Three noted University of Alabama leaders – Dr. Glenda K. Guyton, former assistant to the dean of women, Dr. Thomas S. Strong, former dean of students, and Dr. Joab L. Thomas, UA president from 1981-1988 – were recently inducted into the Student Affairs Hall of Fame in recognition of their past contributions to life on campus. Dr. Guyton, in addition to being the former assistant to the dean of women, has served as an advisor to many female student organizations over the years, including the university’s cheer-

leaders. She continues to serve the university as the president of Women of the Capstone, a group that mentors first-generation college students. Dr. Strong, former dean of students, also spent part of his 38-year career as the associate vice president for student affairs and as an administrative leader for Student Recreation, Greek Life and Student Media. Dr. Thomas spent his time as president supporting continued academic excellence and encouraging the growth of the University of Alabama as a research university.

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Florida moves to push its presidential primary to January From MCTcampus Florida’s expected move to set a late January primary will force other states to move their nominating contests ahead in kind, pushing the start of the Republican presidential sweepstakes closer to – and perhaps even earlier

than – New Year’s Day. Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon said state Republican leaders have agreed to move the state’s presidential primary up by more than a month in order to make sure the nation’s largest swing state will go fifth in the nominating pecking order.

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That decision, first reported by CNN, will be formalized Friday by a panel named by Republican Gov. Rick Scott and legislative leaders. The move violates rules established by the party’s national committee that were intended to delay the nominating process until February. Those rules say only four states – Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina – can hold nominating contests in February, and other states must wait until the first Tuesday in March.

Florida leaders have intended for their contest to be next in that lineup and are setting the date for Jan. 31 since other states have already moved to or are keeping their contests in February. “Florida’s rightful position is fifth. We will have to go no earlier than Jan. 31,” Cannon told The Orlando Sentinel. “We think that’s the right date.” States that move ahead of the established RNC window face penalties, including slashing the size of the state’s delegation to the national

convention. It is unclear whether the party will follow through on that threat, particularly since Florida is home of the party’s 2012 convention. Iowa’s caucuses, the first of the nominating contests, had tentatively been scheduled for Feb. 6, and Florida’s move could push that date to the first part of January, if not earlier. Matt Strawn, Iowa’s Republican Party chairman, reaffirmed to the Des Moines Register on Wednesday that his state “will be first.”

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New phone app provides many safety features By Melissa Brown Staff Reporter mbrown104@crimson.ua.edu

Do you ever get nervous walking home from the library late at night? Have you ever had a stranger approach you in a way that made you uncomfortable? Do you worry about having car trouble during a long drive and having no one know where you are? There’s an app for that. Personal protection applications are becoming available for smartphone users. These safety apps are usually designed to safeguard users as they travel, pass through unfamiliar or isolated areas or encounter suspicious persons. To utilize the app correctly, a user activates it when anticipating a suspicious situation. Most apps have one-touch access to nearby emergency responders. Texas real estate agent Michelle Jones decided to develop a personal safety app, REAL Alert, when she no longer felt safe showing houses by herself. “I developed REAL Alert to satisfy my own safety needs

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Continued from page 1 not mandated, the article read. Oliver also created two committees to complete an “in-depth review” of the SGA Constitution and student Code of Laws. Although he never apologized for the expenses, he did apologize for “the appearance of impropriety,” according to a later article in The Tuscaloosa News. More than 10 years prior to the incident, Minda Riley, an SGA presidential candidate and daughter of former Gov. Bob Riley was assaulted in her home in 1993, according to the Mobile Register. During the same year, the Register reported that Riley’s

but quickly realized that it is a perfect solution for anyone that wants to protect themselves from potentially dangerous situations,” Jones said in a PRWeb press release. In addition to other features, REAL Alert has a “Creep Data” option. If someone is making you uncomfortable, you can use it to log identifying information about the suspicious person while they’re fresh in your mind. BuddyGuard Premium, an app designed for iPhones and iPods, is No. 1 in Top In-App Purchases on Apple’s App Store. BuddyGuard boasts a unique feature called “Instant Protection” that uploads audio and camera images automatically to Internet servers when activated, along with GPS coordinates. It also has a check-in timer – you set a specific period of time on the timer, and if you don’t give the app the all-clear before the timer expires, your list of contacts will be immediately notified. Both BuddyGuard and REAL Alert can be downloaded for free on iTunes App Store.

Moby is an Android app that allows users to share data. While it can be used for typical social media, it also has a feature to instantly share your location with a preselected list of friends and family if you feel you are in danger. For Blackberry users, a different sort of app called In Case of Emergency (ICE) is available. It allows users to enter important medical information like blood type, emergency contacts and medication that can be accessed by emergency responders in case of emergency. These apps could be useful for students walking to isolated parking lots late at night or going out on the weekends. However, it appears that many students are more aware of the latest Angry Birds update than personal safety apps. “I’ve never used one. They’re not heavily advertised, as far as I know,” freshman Morgan Lenahan said. “I’d download a safety app for sure if I knew that it could help me.” Chelsea Pickett, a junior majoring in public relations, has also never used a personal

campaign had bribed another independent candidate, Christa Pettway, in an attempt to get her to drop out of the race. Following the events, University President Roger Sayers indefinitely suspended the student government and the elections process, calling them “a sick system [that’s] got to be fixed,” according to The Crimson White’s Feb. 3, 1993 edition. The SGA remained disbanded until the Fall 1996 semester.

politics. “Occasionally, they get wrapped up in the day-to-day politics of it and get lost and even scared,” Campbell said. “Once they’re scared, they act out and away from their ambitions and make bad decisions; decisions that probably went against their internal code.” Campbell said he was backed by both the Machine, a select coalition of traditionally white fraternities and sororities designed to influence campus politics and The Crimson White during his presidency. He recalled a similar instance of unethical decisions after his term as SGA president. “The year following my year as president, a couple of guys tapped into an

Former presidents reflect on campus politics Despite the controversies, 1982 SGA President Tom Campbell said SGA officials are generally good characters who get involved with student

New mobile applications can help users feel safer in a variety of situations.

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protection app. She said she thinks people are looking for ways to keep them safe but that safety apps on phones might be counterproductive. “Everyone is looking for the next big thing to keep them safe, but really, people need to learn to be more aware,”

Pickett said. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for having more ways to find people and keep me safe, but people shouldn’t get lazy and rely on their phones to protect them.” Lenahan said she agreed that people should always be aware of their surroundings

but thinks safety apps, if used correctly, might provide peace of mind in sticky situations. “I don’t think they’d exactly provide a false sense of security,” she said. “I’d feel a little better if I knew that I could contact 911 immediately if a situation would occur.”

independent candidate’s phone,” he said. “Their actions weren’t Machine endorsed. In fact, the Machine didn’t even know the event happened. “It just serves as another example that people can act out of character and get lost from what it is they believe in. It was a stupid and immoral thing to do, and it all happened because they lost all perspective of how important their job was at that moment,” Campbell said. Dale Wallace, who was elected SGA president in 1975, said the Machine, which endorsed his campaign, was different in the 1970s and before. “At that time, sororities were not involved with the Machine,” he said. “Its focus ensured that whatever was

best for the University was always first and foremost.” However, as the Machine became more and more political, Wallace said, there was less focus on what its students should value. “There was a shift that occurred, in my opinion, as evidenced by the University’s enrollment growth,” Wallace said. “When this happened, the fraternities were able to gain the ability to send out significant numbers to vote. I think more openness is a good thing on the surface, but if you’re doing this not to back the best candidate, but to reassert your control, it adds to the whole idea of power leading to corruption. “Whether it be the Machine or another political group, if

you lose sight of your purpose, then you’ve gone astray. Any political party that doesn’t have its primary concern to serve its constituents, in this case the University’s students, has lost its purpose.” Wallace said that moving forward, there needs to be a complete and thorough investigation to determine whether improprieties occurred and an equally diligent process to correct them. “Following the investigations, there should be a fair and transparent report of what occurred and what’s being done to ensure that the problem is being corrected,” he said. “Without such a report, the entire University community suffers because of a breakdown of trust.”

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{ YOUR VIEW } (WEB COMMENTS) IN RESPONSE TO “SDS PLANS H.B. 56” “Do you think that cops are going to ask every single person they pull over for proof of citizenship? Doubtful. Itʼs based on “reasonable suspicion,” so people who look and talk like me are not going to be asked to prove anything. Reasonable suspicion is skin color and accent, in other words, racial profiling. Thatʼs illegal.” – Janae Stainer

“Go SDS!!! You make me proud to have a UA degree. New Orleans would not be as far along as it is today if we hadnʼt had a huge influx of immigrants come up after Katrina for construction work – they are the literal reason we have roofs over our heads. Tuscaloosa is going to have a terrible time rebuilding if the immigrants are all chased out of the state. Best wishes and wish I could be there to join you!” – Nicole Youngman

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By Robert Frye Justin Bond’s Sept. 17 op-ed piece on the layman’s war against common sense, critical reading and legitimate fiscal reform troubled me because of its blatant disregard for journalistic standards and higher level thinking skills. I understand readership is key in journalism, but lambasting untruths and picking apart what people don’t actually say is a method usually reserved for McCarthyists and Glenn Beck. The most troubling part, upon first glance, at least, was Bond’s immediate attack on the “fact” that Austin Gaddis claimed the stimulus was a failure at creating jobs in his Sept. 15 article entitled “Taxpayer money shouldn’t be used against businesses.” If you read the article, Gaddis never directly states that the stimulus failed to create jobs; he actually states that the stimulus as a whole was a failure “by Obama’s own admission and job numbers from the Department of Labor.” That is an entirely different statement. When the stimulus package was signed, House Democrats claimed it would create upwards of 3 million jobs, which, according to the numbers provided in Bond’s article, would have only passed (as opposed to fail) if the outer extremity of the broadest estimate provid-

ed in his article had been reached. Within his first point, Bond has already displayed not only a lack of legitimate critical reading skills; he has also failed to properly display the entire justification of his first point by improperly analyzing the facts. Ah, the sweet smell of irony. Upon further inspection of the article, however, a much more troubling concept began to shine through in Bond’s musings. While the entire point of Gaddis’ article was that the CDC campaign to end obesity is eliminating jobs, primarily in the soda sector, Bond spends his article arguing to the reader that the consumption of soda is a factor that can lead to obesity. He implies that Gaddis feels this is untrue. While Gaddis’ comments on this specific matter are somewhat ubiquitous, it seems that Bonds missed out entirely on the actual focus of the rest of the article. The argument that Gaddis was, in fact, trying to make, was that tax payer dollars, in the middle of the second worst recession in American history and on the eve of its synthesis into a double dip recession, shouldn’t be allocated to the cause of “progressive ideology” at the sake of already-existing jobs. Soda companies have undoubtedly lost millions of dollars and certainly cut thousands of jobs for the sole purpose of providing the CDC a pathway to communicate to people that soda may, in fact, be detrimental to their health. A healthier and less obese

populace may be viewed as a positive outcome when viewed from the lens of obtaining cheaper insurance, but I will bet you $230 million that anyone who lost their jobs as a result of the CDC’s campaign against obesity would not care in the slightest. However, the most astounding, and therefore most enraging, comment Bonds makes comes soon after. Assuming that in the previous paragraph, you believed that a $230 million bet is extreme, then you will assuredly agree with me. The CDC, by funding this campaign, is effectively taking a $230 million taxpayer funded bet that their advertisements will work (that is the concept behind advertising, after all). That should make any fiscally responsible person angry. Bond goes on to say that based off how much money the stimulus effectively costs, “in all likelihood the wallets of average Americans don’t even feel it” – much in the same way improper parenting tends to make others angry, whether or not they directly feel it. I would encourage The Crimson White’s editorial staff to curb the ease of the publication of information our generation has clearly abused by their clouding of people’s opinions with either blatant bias or poor analytical skills of their own. Which one Bonds displayed in his column is up for speculation by the reader. Robert Frye is a sophomore majoring in history and business.

Two problems with immigration law By Laura Langley The first major problem with HB 56, the immigration bill Gov. Robert Bentley signed over the summer, is that it is in direct opposition to the United States Constitution. The United States Constitution clearly states that international relations, which include immigration matters, are exclusively the responsibility of the federal government. So, requiring local police officers to enforce immigration law in a way that is inconsistent with federal authority is a preemption of federal law under the Supremacy Clause, which says that federal law and the Constitution are “the supreme Law of the Land.” (Article VI, Clause 2.) Additionally, under federal law, “unlawful presence” is not a criminal offense. This Alabama state law criminalizes the mere presence of an undocumented person, which again is inconsistent with federal authority and the Constitution. The U.S. Department of Justice has urged police on state and local levels to not “stop and question, detain, arrest, or place an ‘immigration hold’ on any persons not suspected of a crime, solely on the ground that they may be deportable aliens,” because state and local police lack the training to enforce the civil provisions of the federal immigration law (as opposed to the criminal provisions, which state and local police are authorized to

enforce in order to protect the safety of their communities). The attorneys who deal with the complex civil provisions of federal immigration legislation are trained for many years in order to effectively carry out the law. HB 56 is also unconstitutional because it violates the 1982 Plyler v. Doe Supreme Court decision that all children, regardless of their immigration status, have the right to K-12 public schooling. HB 56 discourages these children from attending school in our state, as it mandates that the schools determine the immigration status of their students at enrollment. This will create an environment of fear and mistrust in children’s classrooms. The second major problem with HB 56 is the financial costs it will impose on our state. A common misconception about undocumented immigrants is that they “steal our jobs, don’t pay taxes and hurt the economy.” Reality is quite the opposite. Research has proven that immigrants start businesses at a higher rate than U.S. citizens. They pay sales tax (which is 50% of Alabama’s tax revenue, including grocery tax,) and at least half of them pay property taxes. Most undocumented immigrants, while not having Social Security numbers, have Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers. This means

that they file annual income taxes to both the state and federal governments. They do not get an income tax refund, Social Security benefits, welfare, food stamps, or Medicaid. In other words, they pay into the system and get nothing in return. In fact, the amount they pay in taxes covers the amount the government spends for their children’s education and social services, while still netting a substantial positive gain. According to the CATO Institute in Washington, D.C., “immigrants have practically no negative effect in the labor market on any person except other immigrants. The effect on wages is modest by any appraisal and the effect on unemployment apparently is zero.” HB 56 will have a negative impact on Alabama tourism and it will repel foreign investors from coming to our state, depleting job creation and diminishing our state’s competitiveness in the global market. Arresting and detaining people with brown skin who may or may not be undocumented will be a costly process, particularly since it can result in many lawsuits from legalized citizens who get arrested. Not only is HB 56 unconstitutional and racist, but also it will be financially devastating for Alabama. Laura Langley is an SGA senator from the College of Social Work.

The Tuscaloosa News reported this week that at least 15 young adults have sought emergency medical treatment at DCH over the course of the past few months for complications arising from the consumption of synthetic marijuana. Known as “K2” or “spice,” the product is available at several gas stations and tobacco stores. Producers use chemicals and herbs to make the substance, which is designed to mimic the effects of smoking marijuana. Many of the chemicals were outlawed last year, but manufacturers are able to alter the contents to remain within legal constraints. It is pretty much a no-win situation for lawmakers, because there are so many different permutations of the drug that new legal formulas can be derived every time more chemicals are outlawed. Law enforcement officials also lack the ability to quickly test whether or not the substance meets legal requirements, making it difficult to charge individuals for possessing or selling the product. Unfortunately, the public policy response to this problem has largely mirrored the public policy response to actual drugs – continue to pass laws in an endless chase to prevent people from producing narcotics. But, because it would be almost impossible to create an environment where all forms of synthetic marijuana are illegal, we end up with a situation in which fake marijuana, a dangerous substance, is legally preferable to actual marijuana, which is less risky. The Tuscaloosa News also reported that the American Association of Poison Control Centers say poison control centers across the country have received more than 6,700 phone calls about synthetic marijuana since the beginning of 2010. Anytime our laws encourage the consumption of more dangerous materials, it is time for a re-evaluation. A much more comprehensive approach is needed if we are going to address the root problems of drug abuse. Such an approach should start with less punitive measures against individuals who posses or distribute marijuana, with laws similar to those in Mississippi. This may come as a surprise to many, but Mississippi marijuana laws are significantly less harsh than most other states. Of course, we are told that marijuana is a gateway drug that only leads people on to more drugs and that it should be illegal. That may be true, but then alcohol and cigarettes must also be considered gateway drugs that lead people to marijuana. Except cigarettes are much less healthy, and alcohol is much more dangerous. No one is advocating for making cigarettes illegal, though, and the only thing good to come out of our long-since-abandoned experiment with alcohol prohibition has been “Boardwalk Empire.” We assume marijuana is a gateway drug because it is the one of the least harmful and most commonly used controlled substances. However, it isn’t necessarily logical that someone who decides to smoke marijuana is also likely to consume drugs that are much more dangerous. In fact, if individuals did not have to connect with the drug underworld in order to access marijuana, it is significantly less likely that they would use those connections to access more dangerous substances. And, if marijuana remains highly criminalized, it is increasingly likely that individuals, especially students, will turn to the less safe alternatives. Instead, we should use the money we currently invest in prosecuting minor drug offenders for treatment and drug education, the types of programs that are actually effective in reducing drug use. As young adults on a college campus, we have a responsibility to be careful about the things we choose to consume. Synthetic marijuana is dangerous, and people should be cautious about its effects. However, the government should also try to shape policies that do not incentivize people towards more harmful substitutes. The Regional Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital has received 67 calls from people who have smoked synthetic marijuana since October 2010, including three children between six and 12, and 15 teenagers, according to the same Tuscaloosa News story. This is obviously not the type of substance we want in our children’s hands. Unfortunately, our laws and perverted incentives have made synthetic marijuana the type of substance people turn to in order to avoid the harsh aspects of our legal system.

Tray Smith is the opinions editor of The Crimson White. His column runs on Thursdays. Discuss on Twitter: #decriminalization

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Students must demand better SGA By Elliott Bell Throughout the past two weeks, we have read headline after headline telling of alleged corruption within the SGA, and I have seen you, the students of the University of Alabama, turn the page, fold the paper,

and continue along without the blink of an eye. Where have we gone wrong? I find myself troubled, not as much by the alleged corruption, but by your lack of response. We have become a campus that is apathetic and complacent with the dealings of the SGA. This is seen not only in the voter turnout, but also in moments of uncertainty that have enveloped these past weeks. I have seen

and heard SGA officials voicing their opinions on this matter, but I have yet to see a collective response by you, the students of the University. I have yet to see any form of a demonstration or any calls for change. Where are your revolutionary spirits? At what point will you not be able to take it anymore? At what point will you decide that you deserve a better SGA?

The burden of change does not rest solely upon your shoulders. I realize that your apathy has not suddenly appeared, but has been nurtured and fed a sweet nectar for many years. Now I am saying enough is enough. I urge you to say and believe the same. From times of uncertainty and transition comes opportunity. We have the opportunity to change the focus and the drive

of our SGA, but that will not happen without your voices being heard. You must demand a more transparent and a far more compassionate SGA that serves you. I assure you that I will fight every day to make your voices heard and your visions realized.

Elliott Bell, a sophomore majoring in English, chairs the SGA Senate Student Affairs Committee.

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Continued from page 1 ing the neurological disease dystonia and its relation to the protein torsinA, Guy Caldwell and his team found an important connection to another disease, cystic fibrosis. “TorsinA is a key component of cellular quality control mechanisms,” Caldwell said. “In trying to understand the mechanism by which normal torsinA functions, we wanted to evaluate a known protein that has been well-established as being associated with a failure in quality control – the cystic fibrosis associated gene product, called ‘CFTR.’” Guy Caldwell explained that an intriguing aspect of the study shows that torsinA can directly interact with defective forms of CFTR and regulate its production. As a result of their protein study, the lab has been selected for a renewable $110,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health for further cystic fibrosis research. “Part of our grant is drug discovery and the other is genetics,” Caldwell said. The lab is working with the UAB Cystic Fibrosis Center, where Birmingham doctors take the research from The Worm Shack and apply it to human cells. The Caldwell Lab’s website highlights how the lab utilizes the microscopic nematode roundworm, C. elegans, as a model system for discovering gene function, as well as therapeutic target development for those disorders. “The C. elegans is ideal, because 70 percent of all genes with a genetic link to human disease have a worm homolog,” Guy Caldwell said. “Researchers can observe the effects of diseases and treatments on the worms, and the results are likely to be mirrored in humans.” Another advantage to using these worms is their short lifes-

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Juniors Lindsay Reynolds and Ethan Sales prepare slides in the Caldwell groupʼs “Worm Shack” with graduate student Nathan Roberts. CW | Mitchell Hughes

pan, about two weeks, and rapid reproduction. These advantages allow the lab to quickly test the effects of gene modification and drugs. Nathan Roberts, a graduate student at the University, and the two undergrad students he mentors began working on the new CF research with the C. elegans worms this past summer. Roberts started researching in the Caldwell Lab during the first semester of his freshman year. “I found it was an incredible and rewarding project,” Roberts said of his work with dystonia and its later connection to CF. Caldwell said he is excited that students in The Worm Shack have gotten some great data in only two months. He believes

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supporting medical research is extremely important because it gets creative minds together to generate new ideas. “Here we were studying a protein that affects the neurological disorder dystonia, and we said, ‘Hey, maybe this could apply to CF,’” Guy Caldwell said. “By research into one rare neurological disease, we have potentially uncovered an unforeseen avenue toward therapeutic intervention for another much more common disease for which there is not currently a cure either.” Vi s i t w w w. c f f . o r g / AboutCF/ for more information about cystic fibrosis. You can learn more about the Caldwell Lab at bama. ua.edu/~gcaldwel

Sleep consumes about onethird of an average person’s life, but there’s nothing average about pulling an all-nighter to write a paper in college. Research suggests college students are among the most sleep-deprived in the nation. Transitioning from high school to college can disrupt a student’s sleeping pattern, creating an unhealthy habit of sleep deprivation for the sake of academic performance. “I think that the potential for being independent, for most students, for the first time ever and not having mom and dad to direct their schedule has an effect,” said Michelle Harcrow, assistant director of health education and promotion for the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness in the Student Health Center. “The increased opportunities for social commitments and the option for students to hang out with friends in residence halls can detract from a college student’s sleep.” The University of Alabama has a multifaceted support network for incoming freshmen that runs the gamut from college advisors to student organizations and freshman seminars designed to introduce students to the Capstone. The abundance of commitments can backfire, however, on students who have yet to learn their limits.

The increased opportunities for social commitments and the option for students to hang out with friends in residence halls can detract from a college student’s sleep. — Michelle Harcrow “As students are here longer, they continue to commit themselves,” Harcrow said. “The more commitments you have, the less time you have to rest.” Study habits have to be adapted to a college-sized course load that differs from high school in terms of pace and quantity. Rather than spoon-feeding students a familiar sequence of daily grades and quizzes to pace them through courses, college professors hold their pupils responsible for pacing themselves, which can eat into an unadjusted student’s sleeping schedule. “In recognizing how college is formatted, study habits have to be established to where you can keep up,” she said. All-night study binges can be effective for a last-ditch resort to pass a test but should not be used as a consistent crutch, she said. Student athletes, in particular, should be wary of upsetting their sleeping schedule because of the potential for the injuries they could sustain. “The more physically active you are, the more energy you expend,” Harcrow said. “There is more activity at

the cellular level that needs more recovery for athletes. Rebuilding your energy is crucial for muscular development and repair.” Lack of sleep can also lead to weight gain. “When you get a good night’s sleep, you feel better and are maximizing brain function and energy levels,” said Sheena Quizon, a dietitian in the Student Health Center. “How well you sleep can depend on what you eat. When you are sleep-deprived, this can affect your level of eating, because sleep deprivation alters the hormones that tell us when to be hungry and when we feel full, thus leading to overeating at times.” Daniel Perez, a junior majoring in general business, said he has learned to remedy his lack of sleep by steering clear of late-night socializing. He said a plethora of activities available in college ate into his sleeping schedule as a freshman. “You’ve got more things to do, so you stay up later,” he said. “You find yourself finding a lot more people to hang out with, and it’s not until you start doing bad in school that you begin to change your sleeping habits.”

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Judge upholds most of University organizes first campus Ethics Bowl team harsh immigration bill By Melissa Brown Staff Reporter mbrown104@crimson.ua.edu

By Rich Robinson and Kris Mitchell Contributing Writers

Yesterday at the Hugo Black Courthouse in Birmingham, Judge Sharon Blackburn ruled on three separate lawsuits in a consolidated appeal that challenged Alabama’s controversial immigration law. Blackburn upheld the majority of the law, including provisions that police officers be given the authority to check the citizenship status of any person that, according to the Alabama House of Representatives, “they suspect is an unauthorized alien of this country.” Blackburn also upheld provisions that mandate that public schools do citizenship checks on all new students. Shortly after the ruling, Gov. Robert Bentley tweeted, “Judge Blackburn upheld most of the law & temporarily enjoined only 4 sections. We now have the strongest immigration laws in the USA.” “Today is a victory for Alabama,” Bentley said in an official statement. “The court agreed with us on a majority of the provisions that were challenged.” Blackburn upheld the majority of provisions in the law, giving police officers the authority and task to check the citizenship status of those suspected to be unauthorized aliens of this country. “During my campaign, I promised a tough law against illegal immigration, and we now have one,” Bentley said. “The law that the Alabama Legislature passed and I signed is constitutional.” Despite Bentley’s celebratory attitude, Blackburn did temporarily suspend some parts of the law. She temporarily suspended the measure that would have made it crim-

CW | Harish Rao UA students belonging to Students for a Democratic Society, protest against the HB56 law to be implemented in the state of Alabama, on Sep 29 at the Ferguson plaza. inal to aid an illegal immigrant in ways such as transporting them in a vehicle or allowing them to apply for a job. “This legislation has reacted in a knee-jerk way to a complex issue,” said University of Alabama law professor Susan Hamill. “When the chief of Tuscaloosa Police is worried about enforcing the law, there’s a problem.” According to the official court decision, the various plaintiffs were “seeking declaratory and injunctive

relief contending that H.B. 56 violates a number of rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution.” Going forward, Hamill foresees a long process. “Both sides will probably appeal,” she said. “They both won and lost something, although it sounds like the plaintiffs lost more than they won.” The growing legal consensus is that the Supreme Court of the United States will ultimately rule whether the law violates the U.S. Constitution.

The University of Alabama has organized its first Ethics Bowl team, hoping to make a play for the national championship in the spring. Seth Bordner, a new faculty member and the Ethics Bowl coach, realized upon arriving from the University of North Carolina that UA has many gifted students and could have a successful team. According to Bordner, Ethics Bowl competitions are much like formal debates, with a few distinct differences. The debate is between teams, rather than individuals, and teams know the topics but not what questions they will be discussing. “In September, a set of 15 cases is distributed to all teams,” Bordner said. “The teams then have about two months to prepare to discuss each case, not knowing in advance which cases will come up, what questions might be asked, or whether they’ll be presenting or rebutting on a given case. “I’m working with around 25 students to help them prepare for the regional competition,” he said. “I was really overwhelmed by the amount of interest.” Bordner said he hopes to take two teams to the regional competition in November – if either team places in the top three, they will earn a spot at the national competition. While the pressure of arguing an ethical or philosophical

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oldest traditions we have in homecoming, and it brings everyone out to see the team, band and the homecoming queen is announced,” Mellown said. “The pep rally and bonfire are usually big alumni events, but we are trying to get more students to come out and come together before the game on Saturday,”

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“It is very difficult to tell what jobs will have openings because things change so rapidly,” said Ahmad Ijaz, director of economic forecasting in the Center for Business and Economic Research. “If it’s a hard measure right now it might not be four or five years from now. If they are hiring 5,000 computer programmers right now they might not in four or five years. You have to consider where the jobs will be, not where they are now.” Ijaz said that although there are currently high demands in certain fields, often times there aren’t enough eligible prospects to fill the positions. “They are slowly adding jobs,” he said. “However, they are the jobs that require special skills. For instance, they are looking for people to maintain and design robots. But there aren’t enough qualified people to do that. There is a mismatch between the skills that employers want and need and the skill that potential

HOW ETHICS BOWL WORKS

• A coin flip determines which team goes first. • The first case is announced. • Team A has two minutes to confer on the first questions before presenting their 10-minute response. • Team B confers and offers a rebuttal for five minutes before Team A is allowed to respond for 5 minutes. • Three judges have 10 minutes to ask questions Team A questions. • After the first half, everything flips and Team B is given a new question. question with little preparation time might seem daunting to some, it is the very reason senior Trevor Gant joined the team. “I wanted the experience of arguing philosophical issues in a more competitive environment than one would find in a classroom setting,” Gant said. “I’m hoping this will enhance my ability to think about philosophical issues carefully and rationally in high pressure situations.” The case dilemmas up for debate include freedom to burn the Qur’an, puppy mills, attractiveness discrimination in hiring and homeschooling. “The thing that attracts me to debating philosophy is the different premises and views of the cases chosen to be discussed,” said Kayci Dennis, a sophomore majoring in philosophy who has joined a team. “By bringing philosophical and ethical views into a debate of common cases around the world, we are able to approach the matter from a different perspective.”

Bordner said Ethics Bowls are unique because of the organic nature of the competition. He said teams aren’t judged on the basis of their style or eloquence, but the quality of their ideas. “There are no points awarded for style,” Bordner said. “Teams are judged by the quality of their argument. This isn’t a political debate where teams trade oneliners. There is no requirement that you take a position different than your opponents. You’ll often see two teams come to the same conclusion on a case, but for very different reasons.” For Dennis, the exchange of ideas is more important than winning an argument. “We do not necessarily have to agree nor disagree with any case given, but simply analyze the cases,” Dennis said. “Hearing the different viewpoints from people just like you is very interesting and it gives you a chance to engage with one another, broaden your mind and see things from different perspectives.”

said Claire Woodring, a senior and director of the pep rally and bonfire. Woodring said she is excited about pep rally, where the winners of the events going on during the week will be announced. Katie Norris and Isabella Wesley are directors of the parade and have had a big part to play in homecoming week. “The planning for the parade has been going well; we have 61 organizations signed up so far,

but we should have more. Last year we had 84,” Norris said. “We found out the game will begin at 6 p.m. this year, giving us a chance to have the parade at noon instead of the game starting at 11 a.m. and the parade being early in the morning.” The theme for this year’s homecoming will be “The Tradition Rolls On.” For more information about homecoming events and how to register, visit homecoming.ua.edu.

employees have.” According to the census, men and women between the ages of 20 and 24 years of age had an unemployment rate of 14.7 percent in 2009, in comparison to only 8.2 percent in 2006. “One reason that people are not retiring is that the people of that older generation lost a lot of their retirement funds,” Ijaz said. “They don’t have any choice but to stay employed. The older generations stay at their jobs and to an extent it hurts the people coming out of college.” Some recent college graduates have recognized the hardships within the job market and made due while taking note of the keys to a successful job hunt. “I think the hardest part is getting the initial feedback from the employer,” said Jake Anderson, a summer 2011 graduate. “There are so many people out there looking for jobs who have been in the industry much longer than me that it’s hard to find someone willing to take a chance on a younger candidate. “The best piece of advice I was given was to be patient and to do

anything that could be counted as work experience in your field. If an employer sees that you have been at least trying to make an effort to work in your industry it shows them you have a passion for it and might make you more appealing.” Although there are many factors working against young men and women entering the job market, there are ways to be better prepared for what is to come and the reality of the situation boiling within the job market. “The most difficult thing was getting my resume to the right person,” said John-Mark Echols, who graduated last spring. “Now, the major companies have you apply online and a lot of times they pick resumes with a computer. “Therefore, my advice to students is to make that resume as amazing as possible. In this competitive environment, grades are very important, as well as showing that you are well rounded and have skills and experiences that will help you be a productive worker,” he said.

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AP TOP 25 (WEEK 5) 1. LSU (42) 2. Oklahoma (12) 3. Alabama (5) 4. Boise State (1) 5. Oklahoma State 6. Stanford 7. Wisconsin 8. Nebraska 9. Oregon 10. South Carolina 11. Virginia Tech 12. Florida 13. Clemson Satchelʼs pizza offers a unique environment for customers looking to slow down and enjoy good pizza in Gainsville. Submitted Photo

14. Texas A&M 15. Baylor 16. South Florida 17. Texas 18. Arkansas 19. Michigan 20. TCU 21. Georgia Tech

TONY’S TASTE OF THE TOWN

SATCHEL’S PIZZA FLORIDA This Gainesville pizzeria is a local and vistor favorite By Tony Tsoukalas Gameday Editor ajtsoukalas@crimson.ua.edu

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lorida’s offense is fastpaced and speed-oriented. However, if you are willing to slow down, Gainesville rewards those who are patient. Satchel’s, located on 1800 Northeast 23rd Avenue, is a local favorite known for its mouth-watering pizza. Visitors and local residents alike regularly pack the small restaurant, which features local bands and art shows, as well as local ingredients, to get a true taste of Gainesville. “First of all, it is a local place,” assistant manager Patrick Quinney said. “I think we are widely considered the best pizza in town. I think a lot of people like that we feature live music and art shows. The local nature of what we feature here is what really sets us apart.” Satchel’s features a unique, artsy atmosphere you don’t find in most places. Customers can eat outside on the porch or inside at one of the many themed tables. Some of the

special features you will find include a hollowed out van in which customers can eat, as well as a bocce ball court out back. Though lines for pizza tend to be long at Satchel’s, the restaurant provides friendly service and plenty to do during your wait. “Everyone kind of pitches in, and it really makes you feel like the people care about you,” University of Florida junior Nicole Boyett said. “They also have this store called Lightning Salvage, and it has all these little toys and trinkets. It just has everything. The whole place is a work of art.” Customers will agree that the food is definitely worth the wait since the restaurant puts extra care into each pizza. “Obviously, we try to privilege quality over speed,” Quinney said. “It is kind of an experience, and we want them to have a great meal when they sit down.” Part of what makes the restaurant a Gainesville favorite is the fresh toppings it offers. Many of Satchel’s ingredients are from the area or grown

from their own garden. “We have a lot of interesting ingredients,” Quinney said. “We have tempeh; a lot of pizza places don’t have that as a topping. We have fresh basil that we grow here in our garden. We have 35 different toppings.” For Boyett, the combination of freshness and the broad range of ingredients cannot be matched anywhere else. “My favorites are the basil and the mushrooms because they are so fresh,” Boyett said. “They don’t use canned mushrooms. I also like feta cheese on it. Their cheese is so good. It is just the perfect pizza for me.” For fans, for a different game day experience, Satchel’s is definitely a break from the norm. Satchel’s opens at 11 a.m., and it is advised that fans dining on gameday give themselves ample time before the game in order to fully enjoy their Satchel’s experience. “If you are in a rush, you don’t need to go to Satchel’s,” Boyett said. “It is like a whole event. They take their time, and they make a really good pizza.”

GAMEDAY PICK ‘EM Results from Week 4 TOP SEASON LEADERS

1 Charley Irons 73/80 91.25 %

WEEK 4 WINNER Charley Irons 73/80 91.25 %

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2 Joe Hendricks Nathan Procter Cole Kelley Coleman Richards 71/80 88.75 %

John McWilliams 70/80 87.50 %

GAMEDAY STAFF & 2010 WINNER RESULTS Tony Tsoukalas

Marquavius Burnett

John McWilliams

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Assistant Gameday Editor

2010 Pick ‘Em Winner

67/80 83.75 %

65/80 81.25 %

70/80 87.50 %

22. West Virginia 23. Florida State 24. Illinois 25. Arizona State

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Tide ready for tough game in the Swamp

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By Zac Al-Khateeb Sports Reporter zialkhateeb@crimson.ua.edu

Alabama faces its toughest test of the season so far when it travels to Gainesville, Fla., to take on the Florida Gators. So far this season, Alabama has played in tough venues like Happy Valley and against talented teams like Arkansas and Penn State. But the Tide has yet to prove if it can handle an SEC-caliber team in a hostile environment. Alabama will have to handle both factors on Saturday as it prepares for its most talented opponent thus far this season in one of the most hostile stadiums in college football. For head coach Nick Saban, the fact that Alabama has already played well in a loud stadium provides some confidence for his team.

“Well, I don’t think there’s any question about having a game on the road has probably helped prepare this team for what they’re ready to get into,” Saban said. “I think they know what to expect, and I think that every one of those experiences… helps their maturity, and hopefully it will help us play with more consistency and play great football Saturday night.” Senior linebacker Jerrell Harris also said he was excited about the opportunity to play in the Swamp, a place he hasn’t visited since a trip his junior season in high school. Still, the venue won’t be the only difficult part of playing Florida. Florida has been a surprise out of the Eastern division this year and boasts some pretty impressive stats on both sides of the ball. Florida is led offensively by running backs Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps, who have combined for 731 yards and six touchdowns this season. “They’re very fast,” Harris said. “If you give

them too much space, then it can end up in a big play.” And make big plays they have. On the season, Rainey has averaged roughly seven yards a carry, while Demps has averaged around nine. The rest of Florida’s offense has competed well this season also. So far this season, the Gators are averaging 40 points and 259 rushing yards a game, earning them rankings of 15th and ninth in the nation, respectively. Harris said these are still the same teams that went up against each other last year, when Alabama throttled Florida 31-7. The key to matching up to Florida’s speed, Harris said, is to simply play sound football and stay in the lanes. “I think we can match up pretty good, as long as we stay in our lanes and do a good job every play,” Harris said. “It’s just discipline, really... We pretty much prepare all year for games like this. We start early.” Alabama’s defense has performed exceptionally this season, ranking in the top

UA Athletics Running back Trent Richardson breaks through the Florida defense during last year’s game in Bryant-Denny Stadium. This year the Tide will travel to Florida to take on the No.12 ranked Gators. five nationally in every major defensive category. Indeed, the defense has seemed almost impassable all season. Saban said he expects a challenge for his team

against a very good opponent. “If you’re a great competitor, then you love challenges,” Saban said. “This is obviously going to test the maturity and leadership of our team.”

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Team ready for ITA All-American By Chad Troyan Contributing Writer Coming off the Furman Fall Classic, the women’s tennis team has been preparing for the ITA All-American Championships. The matches will take place starting Oct. 1 and will conclude Oct. 9. The team’s doubles will start on Oct. 6, while sophomore Mary Anne MacFarlane will begin her journey through the qualifying singles on Oct. 4. The competition has three different stages: prequalifying draw, qualifying draw and main draw. This competition can also be seen as a preview for the Fall NCAA’s. After collecting numerous wins over the past couple weekends, the team has been able to create some sort of positive momentum. Head coach Jenny Mainz said she believes her players can take their momentum from the

Furman Fall Classic and carry it into the ITA All-American Championships. “We’re getting better and playing better,” Mainz said. “We’ve gained a lot of confidence the past two weekends.” “We’ve been successful at the top of our lineup and competing for every point.” Mainz said. The tennis team had competed in the Duke Fab Four Invite, where it faced North Carolina, Duke, Texas and Virginia before competing in the Furman Fall Classic. The Crimson Tide produced numerous wins at each competition, including a singles finals win at the Duke Fab Four by Macfarlane. Macfarlane enters this meet ranked No. 27 nationally in women’s singles. Despite the team having a good performance at the Furman Fall Classic, Macfarlane said they are still able to keep their focus on their next competition and not dwell on the past. “We live in the moment,” Macfarlane said. “You learn from wins and losses and take it one match at a time.” Even though the women have been having great performances lately, Coach Mainz acknowledges there is still room for improvement. “We need to keep getting better,” Mainz said. ” We have a lot of work ahead, and we

Mary Anne MacFarlane returns a volley earlier in the season. MacFarlane is currently ranked No. 27 in the nation. UA Athlletics

need to keep our nose to the grindstone.” Heading into competition, Mainz remains optimistic about the team as they prepare for these championship matches. “I think we’re capable of going and making a presence there,” Mainz said. “I wouldn’t

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String quartet blends classic and modern sounds World-renowned, Grammy-winning group will perform a free concert Sunday By Nathan Proctor Contributing Writer

Members of the Ying String Quartet, who will play at the Frank M. Moody Building on Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.

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From afar, they’re just what you’d expect from a renowned string quartet. They don tuxedos and formal dresses. They perform Mozart and Tchaikovsky. They’ve even performed at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. The Ying String Quartet, however, is anything but ordinary. The quartet will perform a free concert for University of Alabama students at the Frank M. Moody Music Building on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4:00 p.m. According to the Ying String Quartet’s official website, their performances are communicative and interactive with their audiences, something that is not often seen. However it’s not only their performance that sets them apart. The quartet has reached beyond playing the typical circuit of concert halls and compositions, often delving into unique works and venues such as everyday workplaces and juvenile prisons. The quartet has also performed at the White House, and in their recent collaboration with the Turtle Island Quartet, “Four +4,� they broached common ground between classical tradition and jazz and varied American styles, for which they won a Grammy in 2005. For many years, the quar-

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• Cost: Free tet had explored a “No Boundariesâ€? concert series, combining their music with actors, dancers, electronics, non-classical musicians, a magician and even a Chinese noodle chef. Fran Oneal, director of the University of Alabama’s International Honors Program and a board member of the String Quartet Society of Tuscaloosa, played a key role in bringing the quartet to campus. According to Oneal, the society commits to bringing string quartets to Tuscaloosa twice each year and exposing them to UA students. “It’s part of the cultural life of this campus,â€? Oneal said. “Students of this age on campus are open to different types of music, different types of speakers‌ and this is just one element of that.â€? Oneal said their quartet performances are typically

planned 1-2 years in advance, and a group such as the Ying String Quartet, featuring new composers and showing another side to classical music, is exciting to bring to campus. “[Classical music] is founded in the classical tradition,

but it grows and it evolves over time,� she said. “[The Ying String Quartet] brings different emotion, different modes of expression and a modern feel.� According to Oneal, these performances have proved good introductions to the

Local business ďŹ nds beauty in age By Alex Cohen Senior Staff Reporter cohen.alex.c@gmail.com Jamie Cicatiello returned to Tuscaloosa, her hometown, with a dream. With a desire to hoist local artists up by their paint-splattered slacks, she wanted to provide a venue for their works. Her dream was realized when she opened Grace Aberdean Habitat Alchemy in January 2009. Located on Ninth Street in downtown Tuscaloosa, her store offers artists a place to flaunt their work with the possibility of profit. Her customers get a taste of the town as they come to appreciate and connect with the local talent. Jamie Cicatiello comments on her shop’s mission and merchandise and shares her take on the Tuscaloosa art world with the Crimson White:

businesses. After helping them and others brand their businesses, it came to a head. Do I want to work for other people or myself? I chose myself, so I went to SCAD and got my MA in photography. Everything I’d been exposed to in Savannah was nonexistent in Tuscaloosa. I felt like I could do a service bringing art, the neo-craft movement and up-cycled vintage furniture to Tuscaloosa.

CW: Where do you get your clothing and other items? JC: I have three women who find clothes for the shop under their own labels: “M,� “This Ol’ Thing Vintage,� and a new one called “Prose and Palaver� who has an active etsy store as well. Oftentimes, people see me on Facebook and suggest their items – especially jewelry. I find local artists, tell them I have a store and ask if they’re interested in using my space. Also, The Crimson White: What I have friends who have estate will people find when they walk sales. Funny thing, they sell me things no one else wants. into your store? Jamie Cicatiello: I think CW: What do you look for in people will find items that they don’t normally see in the art, clothing, and furniture other stores in Tuscaloosa or you select to sell? JC: I look for something that Northport. We do resale vintage clothing, which is popular speaks to me: something that among students, but it’s also brings up a fond memory or a lifestyles store. We promote something optimistic. We are up-cycled furniture, jewelry all consumers, so we consume and other accessories that have and throw away. But the stuff been altered by artists. The we throw away is actually pretidea is to up the value of the ty neat. A lot of these discarded item as the artists make the things can be reused, and I try to look for the household items pieces their own. that still have life. For clothing, CW: How did you get started I look for things that are fun and stylish. My customers don’t in the retail and art world? JC: Both of my parents owned want to look like everyone else;

they want to mix and match. It’s port Black Belt Bamboost. supposed to be extremely eclec- Three others and myself are bringing a bamboo park to tic. Northport, and we plan on CW: What is First Friday? having everything planted by 2012. Of course, I love Kentuck. Why would students enjoy it? JC: On the first Friday of I’ve been a judge escort; when every month, we host an event, I showed up in fishnets, they conveniently called First knew I was taking it way too Friday, where we showcase seriously. I’ve also helped to a new artist in our gallery. organize the patron party and Sometimes we have a band, the artists’ party on the festival and we always have spirits and weekend. some hors d’oeuvres. The artCW: What is your favorite ist Alon Wingard and the rock band Shiny Machine will be movie, book, or artist? JC: My favorite movie is “The featured at our October First Friday. I think students would Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.â€? enjoy it because the whole idea I like Wes Anderson. My favoris to get people talking. The ite book is “The Americansâ€? by artists are available to answer Robert Frank. I love his phoany questions those aspiring tography. As far as artists go, I student-artists might have. like Walker Evans and William First Friday is a chance to net- Christenberry. But occasionwork. I’ll see farmers, artists, ally I’ll splurge on “The Paris and even people looking for Reviewâ€? or “Artforum.â€? internships. One of my goals is CW: What do you like about to get people comfortable asking questions to each other and the Tuscaloosa art scene? JC: I don’t want to sound artists. That way, we can build an artistically aware communi- clichĂŠ, but I love its tradition. ty. Plus, free drinks and snacks People don’t understand how never hurt – so get there early. liberal the Tuscaloosa art scene can be and has been. Even the CW: What local initiatives do music scene –recently, everything seems like it’s been thrivyou support around the state? JC: We work with ing. There is work to be done. Homegrown Alabama – they But I hope we’re coming into came to me this past summer a renaissance period where and asked if I’d be on the board. art can really flourish. I hope My friends and I did cooking there’s more dialogue about it. demos to encourage the public There’s a value to being creto come down and talk to the ative in today’s society. I hope farmers and to make healthy, people in Tuscaloosa continue fresh, fun meals. Ultimately, to take advantage of that. I want the public to be able to engage in Homegrown and For more information, visit understand that they can ask facebook.com/graceaberdeanfarmers questions. I also sup- habitatalchemy.

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between the performers and the audience.� The Sunday concert is free to all students, provided they present their student ID. The Ying String Quartet will hold a Q-and-A session after the concert.

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Busy and can’t remember why? By Katherine McClellan Once upon a time, long ago, people knew how to rest. They returned from school or their job and relaxed. Their schedules weren’t filled to the brim, and they were okay with that. Now, it seems as though people strive towards perpetual busyness. Being hurried and always on the go is sexy. Thanks to widespread technology, people can respond to their friends, edit documents and participate in conference calls while walking to grab lunch or as they sit stuck in traffic. The pragmatists couldn’t be happier. Americans have overcome idleness and even free time falls prey to efficiency. Terms once associated with paid labor now describe Americans’ personal lives. A good day is one that is productive, fruitful and efficient. The more check marks placed on the to-do list, the better. The constant doers ignore an old truth – sometimes less is more. Instead, we’ve chosen to dine at the all-you-can-squeeze-ontoyour-plate buffet of time. Every moment must be utilized. We hate wasting time so greatly that we’ve developed intolerance for slowness, an inability to wait and a fidgety anxiety that prevents soaking in an experience. Think of all the improvements Americans rely on so they can

We hate wasting time so greatly that we’ve developed intolerance for slowness, an inability to wait and a fidgety anxiety that prevents soaking in an experience. squeeze a few more minutes out of every day. DVR – because we can’t stand to endure the length of TV commercials. Predictive type – because spelling out entire words is too strenuous. Fast passes at theme parks – because waiting in line for a ride is unbearable. Ordering take out and delivery online – because calling in an order takes too much time. It’s more than a compulsion towards chronic scheduling; it’s a pervasive mentality that values efficiency and time maximization in all areas of life. This mindset creates multitasking addicts with no free time. They race from one activity to the next without ever stopping to soak in what they were just doing. Everything is urgent and requires immediate attention. A buzzing notification from your cell phone interrupts a conversation with friends. “Sorry, I just…,” you mutter while fingers punch away. Soon ,leisure time resembles work. You answer as many questions, respond to as many problems and accomplish as many tasks while ‘resting’ as you did at the

office. Maybe we can get more done than previous generations, but how much of it will we remember? How much of it is significant? Developing memories, processing events and experiencing life requires rest, pauses and time to sit and be still. Efficiency may be something to praise in an assembly line, but in real life, efficiency devastates. It mechanizes life. It denies humanity of its humanness as it discourages people to allot time for the act of living. If maximizing each moment reigns supreme, think of the things that will be abandoned. Generosity, kindness, empathy, understanding and meditation – none are efficient, but aren’t they worthwhile? If humans lose their ability to experience deeply, to relate on a level that ignores time’s passing, to forget about the calls they could be making or emails they could be checking, then they lose much of their humanity. Can you mourn the loss of a loved one, celebrate the birth of a child, enjoy a day spent pleasure reading or hanging out with friends efficiently?

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tours all over the country with packs of devoted disciples trailing closely behind. The group officially started in 1982 when vocalist John Bell and late guitarist Mike Houser played together back in college. When bassist Dave Schools joined a little while later, Widespread Panic was officially born, recording their debut single, “Coconut Image,” in 1986. The remaining members joined soon after. Of course, they’ve added a few and lost a few along the years. For many, there’s just something about Widespread Panic that makes them stand out from the rest. Perhaps their electrifyingly smooth sound and euphonic blend of members – John Bell, John Hermann, Jimmy Herring, Todd Nance, Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz and Dave Schools – has a bit to do with their musical ingenuity. It’s a loosely designed mix of jazz, blues and strong Southern roots. “Their shows aren’t a sitdown, wine-drinking type of atmosphere,” said accounting major and avid Panic fan Cody Eldridge. “It’s more of a get down kind of show.” It’s not unusual for the band to perform ten minute jam sessions, pulling their listeners through a mountain of highs and lows, rocking fast and hard and then slowing down to a smooth, melodic flow. “Panic never plays the same show twice,” said Mary Cole, a

senior majoring in accounting. Cole has been to more than 45 shows, traveling hundreds of miles to hear them play. “They’ll mix together the old and new. They even cover a number of songs in their own stylistic way,” she said. Panic, frequently compared to other jam bands like Grateful Dead and Phish, remains devoted to their fans, a diverse group that tours with the band, following Panic all over the country, and recording each set list along the way. “Going to shows is like going to a family reunion,” Cole said. “Most of my true friends are people I’ve met at Panic shows. It’s sad, because most of us live so far away, but we’re always there for one another, no matter the distance. There are people I’ve met who will, no doubt, be bridesmaids or groomsmen in my wedding.” They’re a tight-knit group of individuals who come together for the love of great music and a great time. To those true fans, Panic is a shared passion, a shared experience. The group sings about life, family, friends they hold dear and friends they’ve lost. “When we can’t put things into words, Panic sings it for us and lets us know that everything is going to be alright in the end,” Cole said. Yet Widespread Panic isn’t mainstream—they may have a devout group of hardcore followers, but you’ll never hear their songs on the radio. The band strictly dedicates their musical career to the love of music and not the love of fame, one char-

acteristic that’s hard to come by these days. Panic is also known for their community efforts. A dollar from every ticket sale for every show they’ve ever performed is donated to a local or national charity fund. For Friday night’s show, the band will make a donation to the Tuscaloosa Storm Recovery fund. Additionally, they will hold a canned food drive for the West Alabama Food Bank. “Friday’s show will be unlike any other we’ve put on,” Griggs said. “Panic fans will probably arrive Thursday night to prepare. They’ll be hanging out in the lot before and after the show. During the concert, they’ll be dancing and having a good time. I’ve told everyone not to stop them. Let them dance, and let them have a good time.” Sadly, those who haven’t bought tickets to the upcoming show are out of luck; they sold out within a few weeks of going on sale, which isn’t surprising, considering the growing number of Panic fans out there. This year, the band is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Friday night’s show is a way of honoring Panic’s early days, thanking those fans who’ve stuck by their side over the years, all the while saying their farewells before their recently announced hiatus. But despite their upcoming break, this performance will be anything but a disappointment. Those lucky fans are bound to have a jamming good time. “This show is going to be awesome,” Eldridge said. “Panic in Tuscaloosa? There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.”

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Channing Kirkman, sophomore majoring in nursing “I typically buy my groceries from Target. It’s closest to where I live. I know the layout of the store, and I typically always need something else other than just groceries when I go shopping, and Target basically has all of it. Plus, I love looking for good $5 movies that I want!” Hannah Stevens, sophmore majoring in marine science and meteorology “I go to Walmart because it’s awesome, and it always has what I need. But if it’s after dark, I go to Target.” Megan Gray, sophomore majoring in telecommunications and film “I buy my groceries at Bruno’s because it’s closest to my house, and it’s cheaper than Target. I grew up shopping at Bruno’s.”

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