LIFESTYLES
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Happy holidays from the staff of the Crimson White
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Vol. 115, Issue 65
Sig Ep hazing details emerge University investigating fraternity By Brett Bralley, Corey Craft and James Jaillet The Crimson White
Hazing information • The University provides a 24-hour Hazing Hotline at (205) 348-4258. • Your message will be a confidential communication to the Office of Student Affairs. • Alabama is one of 31 states with anti-hazing legislation.
The Crimson White has confirmed details with a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity about the hazing incident that resulted in that fraternity’s removal from campus. The fraternity member, who requested to remain anonymous, confirmed the incident, which occurred last month, involved the heating of a metal chair by means of a blowtorch or iron. Once the chair was heated, pledges were asked to sit down on the heated
• In Alabama, hazing can be charged as a Class-C misdemeanor and is subject to criminal and civil prosecution.
See HAZING, page 8
—All information from the Office of the Dean of Students
• Both individuals and organizations may be held accountable for hazing activities. • Individuals participating in or knowingly permitting hazing forfeit entitlement to public funds, scholarships, awards and grants.
UA decorates for the holidays
CW | RF Rains
LEFT: A wreath hangs above the main entrance of Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library. RIGHT: A Christmas ornamant rests in the limbs of the tree in the basement of Palmer Hall.
By Patty Vaughan Contributing Writer
prepare for the holiday season. There is the annual Hilaritas concert, the Luminaries on As the semester comes to a the Quad and the new tradiclose and finals draw near, the tion called “Crimson Tidings.” University has started to deco- However, it is a key concern for rate and celebrate for the holi- the University that all holidays are recognized. days. “We typically refer to this There are numerous activities students can participate to break as the winter break, or
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occasionally the holiday break. This terminology is more inclusive, and fits with other break periods, which are spring and fall break,” said Associate Director for Information and Communication and Director of Division Communication Alicia Browne. Along with different
programs on campus, residence halls are also able to celebrate the holidays. Browne said that, under certain restrictions, students are able to decorate their doors and their rooms. RAs are able to decorate the bulletin boards posted around each dorm, Browne. Upon
these bulletin boards said, the holidays that are typically represented are Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. Many times, there are just the typical decorations of a snowman or a snowflake to represent the winter break.
See HOLIDAY, page 7
Kirby nixes tuition freeze By Drew Taylor Senior Staff Reporter SGA President Cason Kirby announced Wednesday that he would not sign legislation calling for a tuition freeze by the University. In a written statement, Kirby said the University does a superb job of keeping its students aware of any tuition increases and that the proposed legislation was “unnecessary” for the time being. “While we all fully feel and understand the burden tuition increases place on our fellow students and their families, your student government is actively working with the Alabama Legislature with the goal of equitable funding for higher education, which could minimize the need for tuition increases,” Kirby said.
The legislation, authored by SGA Sen. Tyler Valeska, representing the College of Communication and Information Sciences, called for the UA System Board of Trustees to enact a tuition freeze by the University, which would cause the tuition rate to remain the same from the time a student becomes enrolled in the University to graduation. Currently, tuition rates change for all students, regardless of class standing. The resolution was passed by the Senate unanimously when it was introduced three weeks ago. Gordon Stone, a lobbyist with the Higher Education Partnership, said the state is experiencing nearly $150 million in tuition cuts for colleges, causing a 12 percent increase in tuition for these institutions. Stone said the
government needs to reexamine its priority on higher education and, most importantly, its students. “Our students are the future of our state,” Stone said. “We need to make sure that we are investing in them.” Valeska said Kirby met with him Wednesday to discuss the resolution, saying he found problems with it, but that it was a step in the right direction. “The most important thing that we can do is to keep the dialogue open to what some possible solutions to this could be,” Valeska said. The resolution will be given back to the senate to modify, given that the body does not override Kirby’s veto. Valeska said there is no hostility
See TUITION, page 7
Student found dead By Karissa Bursch Staff Reporter
A female student died Tuesday from unreleased causes, University Relations said Thursday. The student was identified as Jeannie Scott, a 21-year-old senior from Foley majoring in nursing, said UA spokeswoman Cathy Andreen. Brent Chunn, a senior majoring in advertising, said he became close friends with Scott over the past three years of college. “People should be aware of what a good friend she was,” Chunn said. “She was genuine and caring. You could call her at any time of the night for a favor, and she would do anything to help you.” Shane Blalock, a senior majoring in accounting, said he had known Scott for about six or seven years, because they went to Foley High School together. “She was a great person and will be missed by a lot of people,” Blalock said. “She was able to lift the spirits of everyone she was around.” Blalock said that as long as he has known Scott, she always wanted to study nursing. “Nobody has anything bad to say about her,” Chunn said. “People need to know how much of an impact she left on everybody.” A memorial service will be held on the steps of Denny Chimes Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Another memorial service will be held Saturday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at Saint Paul Episcopal Church in Magnolia Springs.
Bowl tickets to go on sale next week By Phil Owen Managing Editor
Student bowl-game tickets will be sold next week in the same manner as SEC Championship tickets, according to an email sent to students by the University Thursday night. Students can place their names on a ticket request list by swiping their ACTion cards scanned at Coleman Coliseum Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This time, 80 percent of student tickets for the game will be allocated for undergraduate students, with the remaining 20 percent going to graduate students. If the number of request is greater than the number of tickets that have been allocated, tickets will be sold based on credit hours earned at the University through the summer 2008 semester. The list of selected names will be posted on the doors at Coleman Coliseum Wednesday and online at www.rolltide.com. Selected students will be allowed to purchase one ticket each at a price to be determined once the bowl game has been announced. Those selected must purchase their tickets at the ticket office at Coleman Coliseum on Wednesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Student tickets will be will call only and only available for pickup at the site of the bowl game.
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TODAY • Last day of classes • UA School of Music presents Hilaritas — 7:30 p.m., Moody Music Building Concert Hall
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
• SEC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP vs. Florida — 3 p.m., Georgia Dome in Atlanta, CBS
• Men’s Basketball vs. LouisianaLafayette — 12 p.m., Coleman Coliseum
• The Tuscaloosa Community Dancer presents The Nutcracker — 2 and 7 p.m., Bama Theatre
• Crimson Tidings — 2 to 8 p.m., begins at Alpha Delta Pi house
MONDAY • EXAM WEEK
December 5, 2008
QUOTE OF THE DAY
1,000 WORDS
“Bruno [Library] is like a sober Gallettes this week. I’m ready for a full week of stress and coffee.”
Every Friday, 1,000 Words features a photo from around the University. Send submissions to cwnews@sa.ua.edu.
Madeline Sigler, a senior majoring in psychology
BIRTHDAYS Today Yadda Myers, senior, management information systems Louise Crow, senior, public relations Megan Pike, sophomore, women’s studies Dec. 6 Mark David Kennedy, freshman, physical education Dec. 8 Denton Alford, junior, secondary education Dec. 11
Dec. 24 Amy Hendrickson, junior, finance and economics Dec. 28 Paul Thompson, sophomore, political science and international studies Dec. 29 Elizabeth Welsh, senior, secondary education
THIS DAY IN ALABAMA HISTORY
Dec. 5, 1935: The Alabama Highway Patrol, Alabama’s first statewide law enforcement agency, is created by Gov. Bibb Graves. The patrol originally consisted of 12 motorcycle officers. Today the Department of Public Safety has a staff of over 1,100 who are responsible for the highway patrol, the Alabama Bureau of Investigation, driver’s license administration and other support activities.
Source: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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CW | Matt Abbey The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band practices on Thursday before their trip to the SEC Championship Game on Saturday.
Crime Report Compiled by Christy Conner Senior Staff Reporter
NOV. 20
a.m. at Paty Hall • Possession of a controlled substance occurred at 6 p.m. at Paty Hall • Criminal mischief occurred at 7 p.m. at the Rose Towers parking lot
• Burglary 3 occurred at 2
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• Public i n t ox i c a t i o n occurred at 2 a.m. at Julia Tutwiler Hall • Theft 3 occurred at 4:15 p.m. at Mary Burke West
• Theft 2 occurred at 11:10 a.m. at the Law School
NOV. 28
• Unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle occurred at 9:02 p.m. at the Eric and NOV. 23 • Public intoxication occurred Sarah Rodgers Library fro at 12:20 a.m. at Julia Tutwiler Science and Engineering parking lot Hall
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NOV. 29
• Theft occurred at 4:35 p.m. at Rose Towers • Theft occurred at 9:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center
• Public intoxication occurred at 2:20 a.m. at the Moody Music Building • Public intoxication occurred at 4 a.m. at Martha Parham Hall • Criminal mischief occurred at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside parking lot
NOV. 30
• Robbery occurred at 3 a.m. at the Tutwiler parking lot • Theft 3 occurred at 6 a.m. at the Delta Kappa Epsilon parking lot • Giving a false name to police occurred at 4:45 a.m. on the Quad • Criminal mischief occurred at 7:10 a.m. at McLure Library • Criminal mischief occurred at 2:45 p.m. at Riverside West • Offense against intellectual property occurred at 9:30 p.m. at Somerville Hall
DEC. 1
• Burglary occurred at 5 p.m. at Rose Towers • Theft 3 occurred at 5 p.m. at Rose Towers • Harassment occurred at 5:45 p.m. at the Quad • Possession of marijuana occurred at 11:40 p.m. at Paty Hall • Theft 3 occurred at 11:30 p.m. at Mary Burke East
DEC. 2
• Theft 3 occurred at 12:20 a.m. at Rose Towers • Criminal mischief occurred at 8:15 p.m. at the Nott Hall parking lot • Criminal mischief occurred at 2 p.m. at New Hall • Theft 3 occurred at 8:28 p.m. at the Moody Music Building • Harassing communications occurred at 9:30 p.m. at Ridgecrest East
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Students prep for finals, game Monday, December 8, 2008 By Valerie Cason Contributing Writer Many UA students contribute crowded libraries, coffee shops and SEC Championship Game timing to adding stress to Study Week and exam week this year. Maryann White, a senior majoring in civil engineering, said she organized her studying hours so that she would be able to attend the game in Atlanta this weekend. “I have been studying long hours each night this week because I can’t pass up the chance to watch our match against Florida,” White said. White said she has struggled to find a way to prioritize which exams to study for each night. “It has been hard for me to balance my study schedule this year because I have an exam at 8 a.m. everyday of finals week this year,” she said. Thomas Frierson, a senior majoring in business management, said his finals week schedule is different than any other year due to a class schedule of all senior level classes. “This semester, I had projects in all my classes and no finals,” he said. “It has been a nice change from worrying about actual exams and the schedule of exams that has been stressful in the past.” Each library on campus has extended library hours to accommodate students during Study Week and finals week. Amelia Gayle Gorgas and Eric and Sarah Rodgers libraries have been open 24 hours a day since Nov. 30, and will continue to stay open all hours until Dec.12, the last day of final exams. After midnight, the libraries are restricted to those with valid UA ACTion cards. “I like that the hours are extended, but I wish I could park close to the library and drive home since I live off campus,” White said. Some students claim that the crowded libraries make concentrating on studying more difficult. Madeline Sigler, “It has been hard for a senior majoring in psychology, said she thinks libraries can become too social around exam week. me to balance my study “Bruno is like a sober Gallettes this week,” Sigler said. schedule this year be“My first exam is Monday at 10 a.m. and my last is Friday cause I have an exam at 7 p.m. — I’m ready for a full week of stress and cofat 8 a.m. everyday of fee.” finals week this year.” “Even the coffee shops are more crowded this week,” said Ginny Byrd, a junior majoring in fashion merchan- Maryann White, a senior madising. joring in civil engineering “I think added people to places that I normally visit just stresses me out even more than worrying about studying for tests and completing projects,” Byrd said.
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OPINIONS
Friday, December 5, 2008
Paul Thompson • Editor
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Remembering those before us As I shimmied down the aisle of the small Delta airplane, with seats just far enough apart for a model to walk with ease, I found my seat tucked into the back of the plane. Normally I’m not one for small talk on a flight — too many weird people and most of the time everyone’s as miserable as Rosie O’Donnell at a salad buffet. The guy sitting next to me seemed innocent enough though, so I offered him some gum and made small talk. Turns out Dan was training to be a helicopter pilot in the Army and had a few days off for Thanksgiving break, so he was headed home. We both finished up our conversation with that awkward silence that is always expected when you complete your quota of required questions. I went back to listening to a little Third Eye Blind and figured that was the end of our pseudo-friendship. That is until the flight attendant came over the intercom. Like most people, I don’t really pay attention to what the flight attendants says; most of the time it’s common sense like, “Don’t try and exit the plane before it’s landed,” or, “In the unlikely event we crash and you survive, here’s how to escape.” But since I was bored and hearing “Crystal Baller” for the third time in a day isn’t quite as fun as the first, I figured I’d lend my ear. The flight attendant started by announcing her name first — it’s always something sweet sounding like Susie or anything else homegrown ’50s — then she asked for any retired or current military members to put their light on. I was fairly intrigued at this point, so I peered around the plane to see three or four lights reluctantly go on followed by Dan’s. “Susie” came up shortly after and told each of the individuals that some seats had unexpectedly opened up in first class on the crowded flight and they were offering offering them to our nation’s finest. When she got up to Dan he said it was fine and he didn’t really want to move, but the flight attendant insisted they had enough seats open for him. Dan looked throughout the cabin at a few of the other lights on and the men and women sitting underneath those beacons before leaning in towards “Susie.” With a sheepish look, the kind that’s a mixture of pride and humbleness, Dan quietly said, “Ma’am, I want you to offer that seat to someone who’s served this country longer than myself.” Goosebumps shot up my arms and the flight attendant nodded politely and went back
Dave Folk to her job as the plane carried on. Shortly after when we had landed in Atlanta the pilot came over the intercom and asked the passengers to give any military personnel flying home a round of applause for their service. With Christmas around the corner and the nation headed toward the darkest times in recent history it got me thinking about what do we, as Americans, really have to be thankful for in today’s world. Throughout America’s 200plus years, no matter your opinion of the military and its decisions, you could still take pride in the men and women who have worn and do wear the uniform. The dark times we face have robbed us of that patriotism though; no longer do people salute the flag with the same biting pride. We are now, more than ever, a nation of selfish individuals; take the economic crisis, for example. Everyone is concerned how Wall Street’s fumbling and bumbling will affect them, and for the most part, students at the University are well off enough not to really have to worry about that. But think of all the families who were on the borderline of poverty before this -- surely we have forgotten them while worrying about our own self-worth. While I’ve always been a strong proponent of taking care of one’s own problems before worrying about those of others, the holidays are an exception, and I believe what happened on that Delta flight was a step in the right direction. So with the holidays on our doorstep I urge you to think of not only the poor and needy, but also the brave and proud. Remember the people who have given you the right to read this paper, me the right to poke fun at unorthodox Malleteers ,and the not-so-sane the right to hate the entire system. It’s time we give the military a break and salute them for a change. Dave Folk is a news editor for The Crimson White. His column
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Gone but never forgotten By Christy Conner On Tuesday, many of us lost a beloved friend, roommate and family member. The circumstances involving her death are not important. What is important is for those who did not know her to learn of the legacy she leaves behind. Jeanie Scott lived a normal 21-year-old student’s life. She loved music and was always looking for people to go with her to see shows. She was known by many and loved by all. From the first time I met Jeanie, I could feel the positive energy she exerted. Anyone who had the
opportunity to speak with her wanted to surround themselves with her energy. Those who were fortunate enough to know her before Tuesday cannot deny this. Along with her loving nature, Jeanie was a fiercely loyal friend. Through sickness and sadness she stuck by her inner circle and was always doing anything in her power to keep us smiling and well. She was always there to give her friends a ride home or bring them soup if needed. When I was struggling with a family emergency, she was always around to give me a hug and listen to me vent. She never stopped being a
best friend to anyone who knew her. For that, I am forever grateful. When she went out of town, her presence was always missed. Her closest friend and roommate, Elizabeth, always made a point to contact her and let her know that we missed her. The bond between them was indestructible and the friendship that existed between them is one that most people are lucky to find. They were inseparable. Coping with her death has not been easy for anyone who knew her. She was like family to us all. All we are left with are the memories of her. To sum up the kind of friend she
was would be an injustice to her. Sometimes words cannot fully describe what someone meant to you and this is true in Jeanie’s case. So this letter is only a glimpse into the life she left behind. To all those who knew and loved her, cherish the short time we had with her on this Earth and for those who did not, never take for granted those you love most in life. There are many people in this world but there was only one Jeanie. Though she is gone, Jeanie Scott will never be forgotten.
Christy Conner is a senior majoring in journalism.
YOUR VIEW
What are you doing during the holidays?
“I am going on my first cruise.” Aaron Amacker, a junior majoring in secondary education
“I am going to go home and spend time with my family.” Constance Brown, a sophmore majoring communicative disorders
“I am just going to hang out with my friends and family and try to enjoy the holidays.” Kevin Deloach, a junior majoring in business management
“I am spending time with my family over the holiday.” Jadie King, a Sophmore majoring in journalism
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Panel proves war not working
According to an article published on www.cnn.com on Tuesday, a “blue-ribbon panel assembled by Congress” has determined that international terrorists are likely to unleash a weapon of mass destruction on the world by the year 2013. Good to know the trillions of dollars we have sunk into fending off terrorists abroad has instilled such confidence in our trusted panel, no? The irony is while, as George W. Bush would say, “freedom is on the march” in the Middle East, we have apparently done little to combat the very threat that allegedly took us into Iraq in the first place — possession of WMDs by terrorists and rogue nations. The report even states, “Our margin of safety is shrinking, not growing,” which neatly sums up the past eight years in eight words. Whether the War on Terror has directly increased the odds of terrorist action is difficult to say, but it is apparent it has done little to diminish them. This realization, though hardly shocking, should serve as the final straw for many Americans. Sure, many have been able to ignore the steadily climbing U.S. casualties (4,209 dead in Operation Iraqi Freedom as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to (www. defenselink.mil/news/casualty.pdf ) and the fact that the U.S. is generally pissing off every non-NATO nation. They have been convincing themselves — or perhaps have been convinced by the government — that our country’s efforts overseas are preventing anything on the scale of Sept. 11 from occurring again. The logic is simple — sacrifice a few (thousand) soldiers to save many lives back home and abroad. But since we have yet to see a tangible decrease in international terrorist activities (one need only look at the recent attacks in India or the continual suicide bombings in the Middle East) and have now been assured that terrorism on a heretofore unseen scale is likely within five years, it’s time to realize this war is failing in its only purported purpose: diminishing the threat of terrorism. I suppose one of the high points of the report is that it claims, though the threat
Matt Ferguson of a terrorist nuclear strike is increasing, it is still somewhat less likely than a biological attack. Of course, do you remember the 2001 anthrax attacks launched through the United States Postal Service, from which five people died? Multiply that death toll by about 20,000 times and you have the low-end estimation of the casualties from an attack on a large city like New York. Give the terrorist committing the attack highly refined anthrax and a good dispersal method such as a cheap crop-dusting plane and that figure can easily double. Make it a windy day and it shoots up just a little more. But at least our lands won’t be irradiated, right? That has to be a mark in the win column for the War on Terror. The report also recommends more aggressive action on the U.S.’s part to stop the spread of weapons-grade diseases and nuclear material. Whether that is hinting at military action or widespread domestic vaccination programs is unclear. However, it seems clear that the government, if truly fearful of the possibility of a biological WMD, should focus on delivering vaccines, such as those which protect against smallpox and anthrax and have already proven effective, rather than funding a war that seems to have exposed us to more enemies and more danger than ever before. Cut back on the bomb budget and truly give citizens some peace of mind. Matt Ferguson is the chief copy editor for The Crimson White. His column regularly runs biweekly on Wednesdays.
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Best ways to recycle for the holidays By Emily Roberson It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the time for giving, the time for getting and the time for stringing unnecessary lighting. Even someone with prodigaphobia (the result of a call for a term describing the fear of waste, which is derived from “prodigality”) can enjoy the holidays by emphasizing ways to reduce, re-use and, of course, recycle. Start by buying nothing. If your religious or eco-conscious views conflict with hyped-up commercialism, don’t give in. If your empty wallet and drained bank account conflicts with the urge to splurge, refrain. Considering the economic
recession, your friends and family will understand. You can also use the excuse that you’re lessening your environmental impact by not purchasing things made with a manufacturing process that results in resource use and pollution. Avoid displaying a real Christmas tree. Tree huggers will rejoice. Also, a cut coniferous evergreen
can’t be used again next year. If you’re super eco-conscious, consider decorating a houseplant. If you can’t let go of the idea of having a tree inside of your dwelling, ignore the “buy nothing” suggestion and invest in an artificial one. Re-gift. Most of us have that sweater, those useless porcelain figurines, or that ornament that never quite made it out of the box. Wrap them up in yesterday’s newspaper and stick them under your decorated houseplant or artificial tree. Another recipient may find a use for your rejected gift. Send Christmas cards back to the sender. Before you do, be sure to scratch out the personal greeting and scrawl your own. Whoever sent the card in the first place will appreciate the fact you
loved the card so much that you couldn’t help but send it on another journey through the postal system. With a few dabs of corrective fluid and some tape, you can even reuse the envelope. Give your friends and family recycling bins. If you have loved ones who aren’t quite hip to curbside recycling, make a call to their city council, which should have some sort of environmental services department. If curbside recycling is offered in their town, the city can provide them with a blue bin to hold their recyclable items for weekly pick-up. This column is 100% recyclable and regularly runs biweekly on Thursdays.
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Unfair treatment for Big Al By Dave Croomes I find it pretty shocking to learn that the Big Als’ scholarships were cut in half while cheerleaders’ were raised. I have nothing against the cheerleaders, of course, but Big Al is just as big — if not
even bigger — a part of the school, and it’s a terrible shame that he’s not treated that way. I think most would agree that one of the most fun parts of going to a football game is getting to watch Big Al be Big Al. Combine this with
all of the other events he appears at and the workload that must come with the job, and it just doesn’t seem fair that he is being treated the way he is. He’s the instantly recognizable embodiment of the Crimson Tide spirit, and that’s the thanks he gets?
Greenwell said that they don’t compare Big Al’s treatment with other schools’ mascots. Maybe they should. Dave Croomes is a junior majoring in telecommunication and film.
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Police increase housing patrols By Christy Conner Senior Staff Reporter
While students are packing on weight from the bountiful holiday meals, they may lose some of it in the form of DVDs and TVs if they are not careful when securing their belongings. With large numbers of students leaving campus to go home for the holidays, officers see a peak in burglaries city wide, said Andy Liles, University of Alabama Police Department Community
Services Officer. “Burglaries peak during the holidays because of the need for money and gifts,” Liles said. There is also an increase in burglaries during this time because of the lack of natural surveillance — the people who observe your house every day — that is normally around neighborhoods, he said. “These are the people you trust to call if something is not right,” Liles said. “When they are gone, that’s when people
take advantage.” In an effort to help protect students from potential burglaries, the UAPD has increased its patrolling in the areas on the outskirts of campus where students predominantly reside, known as the fringe area, Liles said. There will also be enhanced patrolling between the UAPD and the Tuscaloosa Police Department. “We had very few burglaries last holiday season,” Liles said. “We want to build on that
and make the fringe area as safe as we can by adding officers and taking possession of the area.” Students can also help prevent break-ins by locking their doors and windows and taking all valuable possessions home that they possibly can. In addition, students should close all blinds in window units and alert their landlords when leaving town. “Students should make their residence as hard to enter as possible so people who choose
to try to enter will go somewhere else,” Liles said. In an effort to help protect themselves, Liles said, students can also call in an extra patrol over the holidays. “If students have any concerns or suspicions about their residence, they can call in an extra patrol for the area,” Liles said. “UAPD will then make an effort to be seen in the area at least once per shift. Students just need to make sure to contact the police and cancel the extra patrol once they return.”
For more tips on residence safety, students can find flyers around the fringe area with additional information or check the UA student news e-mail next week, he said. In addition, if someone has been in your house, call the police and do not go inside, he said. “Students should call in any suspicious activity around their residence,” Liles said. “Last holiday season very few burglaries occurred and we are looking forward to an even slower season this year.”
HRC to conduct dorm inspections By Amy Castleberry Contributing Writer In preparation for winter vacation, Housing and Residential Communities will undergo routine health and safety inspections prior to residents checking out of their rooms. Ross Bryan, director of Housing and Residential Communities, said all residence halls will be closed at 10 a.m. on Dec. 13 and will re-open Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. HRC is encouraging all residents to clean up their rooms before leaving for break. “We’re asking all students to treat their on-campus residence as their home away from home,” Bryan said. “In order to return to a clean and safe room, it is essential to make it that way before leaving for vacation.” According to an e-mail sent by community director of Lakeside dorms Sophia Everett, HRC routinely conducts Health and Safety Inspections to ensure that the building will be safe from hazard. HRC has outlined some helpful tips in the e-
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between the Senate and Kirby concerning his decision. “There’s more work that needs to be done,” Valeska said. “It’s something that the SGA recognizes as an important issue.” UA President Robert Witt explained that tuition increases are a part of the University’s current financial strategy. “While we can not escape or ignore the challenges of our economic environment, The University of Alabama is not going to lose our focus or momentum,” Witt said. “We will continue to successfully and aggressively execute the sound strategy and plan we have in place. That plan is based on
Residence Hall Closing Information Residence Halls close: Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. and re-open Jan. 4 at 10 a.m.
Residents should check:
-all electrical items unplugged -refrigerators cleaned, rooms are cleaned -windows and doors are locked -rooms are drug and alcohol-free mail to remind students of their responsibilities before leaving for vacation. To ensure a successful passing grade for inspections, remember to unplug all electrical items except the community refrigerator if you have one. However, no perishable items can be left in refrigerators. “We call them health and safety inspections for a reason,” Bryan said. “Make sure you do a little tidying up so you don’t have to come back to dirty liv-
ing space.” HRC is also encouraging all residents to lock their windows and doors and close their blinds and window shades before leaving. Also, personal microfridges need to be emptied out, unplugged and defrosted. HRC is also encouraging bike owners to consider storing their bikes in their room for vacation. If any illegal items are found during the health and safety inspections, students will fail their inspection and have to meet with their Community
celebrations of the end of the semester and ‘stress breaks’ to help students take a break from studying,” Browne said. To make sure the University is celebrating all holidays, residence halls make a conscious effort in recognizing all religions. “There are crafts or decora-
tions of a secular nature and throughout the year. there are other programs that are designed with an educational purpose in mind, to educate residents about diverse holiday experiences,” Browne said. Browne said staff and RAs try to make the residence halls as comforting as possible, because they are where the students live
growing enrollment, increasing enrollment in online courses and degrees, an increase in tuition (we will ask for the smallest increase possible), increasing the percentage of non-resident enrollment and drawing on operating reserves.” Valeska used the University of Georgia as an example of the benefits of a tuition freeze, with the University of Georgia Board of Regents authorizing a guarantee tuition plan in fall 2006. John Millsaps, spokesman for the Board of Regents, said that this plan was enacted in order to get more students to graduate within the traditional fouryear term, in addition to trying to help both the University systems and the students. “If you can get students to graduate in four years, that will save themselves a lot of money,”
Millsaps said. “It also frees up space on campus for more students to come in without having to build additional living spaces.” However, Millsaps maintained, like other higher learning institutions around the nation, that the University of Georgia is not isolated from national budget cuts, with tuition increasing $180 per student for incoming freshman than the previous year. The Board of Regents passed a resolution Wednesday enacting an additional fee for college students, which should offset the budget cuts the state is facing. Now, a fee of $100 will be placed on research universities with two-year colleges having a $50 fee. The resolution will be enacted in January and will be evaluated when the board meets in April.
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Fans worldwide gear up for championship bout By Victor Luckerson Staff Reporter
With the Crimson Tide gearing up for its first SEC Championship Game in nine years, students around campus and alumni nationwide are also preparing themselves for one of the biggest days in recent Alabama football history. In Atlanta, fans can gather at the Cheyenne Grille at 7 p.m. tonight to engage in food and festivities. University cheer-
leaders will lead a “Stomp the Gators” pep rally, Big Al will be in attendance, and former Alabama quarterback Scott Hunter will be a featured speaker. Shakers and stickers will also be handed out. Ten percent of the proceeds generated that evening will be given to the Atlanta scholarship fund. “In addition to being a gathering place for Bama fans, the event will help generate scholarship money for incoming
freshmen from the Atlanta area,” said Mark Roberts, manager of alumni chapter development. The excitement surrounding Alabama’s bid for a 22nd SEC Championship radiates much further than just in Tuscaloosa and Atlanta. In New York City a group of about 500 alumni and fans are expected to congregate in the Mercury Bar and Bar 12 for a viewing party. The Manhattan bars will feature waitresses in cheerleader
outfits and plenty of boisterous fans. “I’ve done this twice before,” said Pat Whetstone, director of alumni affairs. “It’s a lot of yelling and screaming.” Whetstone said he expects people from around the northeast to make the trip to Manhattan. He and national alumni president Wilbur Masters will be making the trip this weekend. “It’ll be raucous in there,” he said. “In New York, everyone wears
black or gray,” Whetstone said. Laughing, he said the Alabama fans in their crimson attire would stand out like a sore thumb. In total the alumni association has more than 50 official viewing party locations scattered across the country. Whether in the frigid cold of Boston or the sunny skies of Los Angeles, Bama fans nationwide will find a host of bars, restaurants and residences to call home on Saturday afternoon.
“Everybody’s going to be glued to the TV when the game is going on,” Whetstone said. The Tide has even made its impact felt outside the nation’s borders, with international viewing parties being held in London and Moscow. “I don’t know if other schools have this much reach, but Alabama does,” Whetstone said. “When students are here on campus, they tend to become strong Crimson Tide fans. It’s gone on through[out] generations.”
Allstate to give away BCS Championship tickets By Danielle Drago Senior Staff Reporter
Championship Game or the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Their giveaway, like No matter the outcome of the Alabama’s shot at the chamCrimson Tide’s game Saturday, pionship, hinges on the fate of fans will surely clamor for a the SEC Championship Game. ticket to whatever bowl game Allstate plans on giving away Alabama goes to. To give some 10 pairs of tickets to the BCS lucky fans the chance to see Championship Game or 10 pairs that game Allstate Insurance to the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Company’s Tailgate Tour will depending on which Alabama visit the Alabama Bookstore, makes it to. To be eligible to win a pair located at 1015 University Blvd. Wednesday to give away pairs of tickets, students must sign of tickets to either the BCS up at the Tailgate Tour on
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fraternity member said that no pledge was forced or required to do so by anyone present. The incident was uncovered, the fraternity member confirmed, when one of the pledges went to DCH Regional Medical Center for burn treatment several days after the incident occurred. The wounds were discovered in an advanced stage of infection, and the pledge suffered a collapsed lung as a result of the infection.
Soon thereafter, the University received a call from “an outside source,” said Tim Hebson, dean of students. The call informed the Office of the Dean of Students of the hazing incident. Hebson said, however, that no one from the fraternity had come forward to press charges or make a formal complaint to the University, making any charges from the victims unlikely. Hebson said his office would conduct an investigation of the incident, following “due process.” The fraternity’s suspension, Hebson said, was invoked by
Wednesday. They must be over the age of 18 and be present at the site to win. Tickets will be given out every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will also feature Bergwood, the star of Allstate’s football ad campaign. Over the past three years, he has generated interest from football fans and is one of the most searched commercial campaigns on YouTube, according to Allstate’s press release. While waiting for ticket
drawings, students can also practice kicking field goals into the Allstate “Good Hands®” field goal kicking unit and visit the “College Football Legacy Museum,” a hands-on, retrospective look at the last 75 years of college football. “Allstate is a proud member of the college football community and shares this passion with millions of college football fans across the country through integrated partnerships with their favorite teams and the
traditions they value, like the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Our sponsorships within the sport allow us to bring fans unique experiences that only Allstate can provide,” said Patrick Pierce, project manager for Allstate’s sponsorship marketing department. The University is the Tailgate Tour’s first stop this year, though it plans to visit other schools participating in the FedEx BCS National Championship game and Allstate Sugar Bowl. Last
year, Allstate visited Louisiana State University and Ohio State Univeristy. “The BCS game invigorates and brings a lot of excitement to the fan base and everyone involved. Having seen them when I was at the University of Miami, I can say it’s a meaningful experience, and to get to such a game would have intangible benefits,” said Doug Walker, spokesman for the University department of athletics.
the Sigma Phi Epsilon national chapter, which enacted the punishment before the University could carry out any action. Aaron Jarnger, director of marketing and communications for the Sigma Phi Epsilon national chapter, said the University contacted the national chapter with information from a confidential source. He said staff members from the national chapter were sent to the University to investigate the incident. “If there’s some evidence of hazing, we conduct an investigation,” Jarnger said.
Jarnger said he could not release any details of the incident because it is still under investigation. Hebson said the fraternity’s local Alumni Board submitted a list of about 30 names for investigation. His office will hold hearings to determine what type of actions will be taken toward the individuals in question. “Greek life is strong [at the University], but no one is above being kicked off of campus,” Hebson said. “We want everyone to have a safe experience at the University.” Hebson did say, however, that their investigation is more about finding the individuals responsible for the hazing incident and not punishing the chapter as a whole. The Office of the Dean of Students has outlined several anti-hazing measures that have
worked with relative success, Hebson said. The University’s anti-hazing policy is reviewed by each chapter president and advisor with the entire membership of the organization, including alumni, associate members and pledges. The chapter president, chapter advisor, new member educator and faculty advisor sign a copy of the anti-hazing policies (which can be read in full in the sidebar), indicating that their organization will follow and adhere to this policy. Violation of this agreement subjects the organization to punishment. Punishment for violation of the anti-hazing policy can come with a stiff penalty. Alabama is one of 31 states with anti-hazing legislation, according to the Office of the Dean of Students. As such, those who violate the University’s anti-hazing policies
can be charged with a Class-C misdemeanor, or may be named in both criminal and civil prosecution. Ralph Clements, president of the fraternity’s local Alumni Board, said board members conducted an investigation as well. Clements said the board asked questions to anyone who may have been involved, compiled the list of names that was submitted to the Office of the Dean of Students and wrote a summary of what they uncovered. Clements said their investigation was an internal matter. “The alumni board wants to return Sigma Phi Epsilon to campus as soon as possible,” Clements said.
tion placed upon a person by a member of an organization, individual or a group of individuals, which could cause discomfort, pain, or injury including, but not limited to, striking, laying open hand upon, treating with violence or offering to do bodily harm to a person with intent to punish or injure the individual, or other treatment of a tyrannical, abusive, shameful, insulting or humiliating nature. Hazing is an action taken or situation created, whether on or off University premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Hazing is also considered to be the creation of a situation, which results in or might result in mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harass-
ment or ridicule, including involuntary servitude, often called “personal favors.” Both individuals and organizations may be held accountable for such activity. This statement prepared by the Fraternity Exe c u t ive As s o c i at i o n further clarifies this policy: Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created intentional, whether on or off fraternity premises to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such activities and situations include paddling in any form, creation of excessive fatigue, physical and psychological shock; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside the confined of the house; wearing publicly apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution. The Interfraternity Council maintains an anti-hazing policy as part of the organizations constitution and by-laws; and the Panhellenic Association supports National Panhellenic Conference unanimous agreements concerning hazing. Upon notification of an alleged incident, the Office of Dean of the Dean of students instigates an investigation based on information received and Current University policy. To report a hazing incident, to acquire further about hazing policies, or seek assistance in educating students about hazing, please contact the Office of Dean of Students, Box 870292, Tuscaloosa, AL 354870292, Phone: (205) 348-6114 or Hazing Hotline at (205) 3487610.
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The University of Alabama does not condone any form of hazing, and students involved in hazing incidents are subject to University disciplinary sanctions. The University has accepted and approved the following antihazing policy: Hazing, as defined by Section 16-1-23, Code of Alabama (1975), and such Section as may be amended from time to time. Additionally, for the purpose of this Code, hazing shall include any mental or physical requirement or obliga-
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UA hosts holiday muscial By Kelsey Hendrix Contributing Writer Prepare to be filled with holiday cheer as the University presents Hilaritas, the annual holiday musical collaboration tonight, at 7:30. The concert, which includes the University Singers and Jazz band conducted by Tom Wolfe, associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, serves as a great opportunity to get into the holiday spirit. The tradition began in 1969 when the University Singers and Jazz Ensemble, lead by Fred Prentice and Steve Sample, first performed holiday music together.”Heritas”
is derived from a name from a Greek word that translates loosely into “Live joyfully and be proud of what you are.” “This program has always been a fun experience for everyone to come and enjoy,” said Pamela Gordon, class piano instructor and accompanist for the University Singers. “It includes a great, wide variety of pieces including everything from Charlie Brown’s Christmas music to the traditional Christmas carols that we have all come to love, each with a new and interesting twist.” While the main idea of spreading holiday cheer remains the same, the
program has changed since its beginnings in the late ’60s and early ’70s in Foster Auditorium and the Bama Theatre downtown to its current position in the Concert Hall of Moody Music Building. “Hilaritas has always been a conglomeration of the great ensembles from the school of music, but over time the participants have changed a bit,” Gordon said. “For most of the ‘80s, it was just the jazz band and premier singers performing, but the strings slowly filtered back in. The opening and ending pieces, which have always included the University Singers, also remain to be some of the best
pieces of the night.” Audiences can expect the performance to be a great way to ring in the holidays and begin celebrating this season. “When coming to the performance, audiences should expect to thoroughly enjoy classical holiday music whether it be a Russian piece or sleigh ride melody,” said John Ratledge, director of coral activities for the school of music. Each year during the performance, the audience also gets an opportunity to join in singing a Christmas carol. “The sing-a-long ‘Come all ye Faithful’ Christmas carol is usually the highlight of the
night as audience members get the chance to join in with the Singers,” Gordon said. Not only are the musical performances a great way to celebrate the holidays, but the stage is also very colorful as the performers deck out for the holidays with lights, wreathes, and trees and dress up in Christmas attire. “While the performance is easy listening, it is also fun and enjoyable as the Singers and Jazz Band dress up and decorate their stands,” Ratledge said. “It is always a very festive experience and has been sold out every year due to its popularity.” Students, faculty, members, and the general public are
encouraged to come take part in this festivity to kick off the holiday season. “It really is a great program for the whole family,” Gordon said. “Everyone from elementary school kids to adults and senior citizens will enjoy the holiday music in the Hilaritas performance.” Hilaritas, which is sponsored by the School of Music and College of Arts and Sciences, will be held this evening at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $8 for the general public and $6 and $4 for seniors, children and students. For more information, call (205) 348-7111 or visit www.music.ua.edu/calendar.
Winter happenings throughout the state By Jessica Cheek Lifestyles Reporter
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Guests can visit the Claus’s house, decorate gingerbread cookies, see reindeer, make crafts and enjoy snow flurries each evening. Admission is $15 for each family or group of up to five people.
Santa’s Village — nightly until Dec. 23 from 5 to 9 pm. “The Nutcracker” — Dec. 12 Located in downtown Huntsville, Santa’s Village is a at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at 2:00 p.m. holiday experience for all ages. and 7:30, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
The Huntsville Ballet Company and students of the Huntsville Ballet School present the traditional “Nutcracker” experience at the Von Braun Center. Tickets range from $22.50 to $27.50.
of the holiday classic. The performances are at the Samford Wright Center and tickets are $30, $45 and $55. Alabama Sy m p h o ny Orchestra presents Handel’s “Messiah” — Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is performing Handel’s most famous work to celebrate the holiday season at the Alys Stephens Center. Tickets are $15, $30, $47 and $65.
“A Christmas Carol” — Dec. 5 – 7 and 11 – 13 at 7 p.m.,Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. An annual Huntsville tradition, “A Christmas Carol,” is a musical adaptation of the classic novel performed at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. Tickets are $15 for Casting Crowns Christmas adults and $10 for students Celebration — Dec.6 at 7 p.m. under 17. Casting Crowns is on tour in support of “Peace on Earth,” BIRMINGHAM the group’s first Christmas Trans-Siberian Orchestra album, and will perform at the BJCC arena. Tickets are $20, — Dec. 20 at 3 and 8 p.m. The world-famous Trans- $30, $40 and $75. Siberian Orchestra will play Radio City Christmas at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex arena as Spectacular — Dec. 12 at 4 and part of its winter tour. Tickets 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at 1, 4:30 and 8 p.m. and December 14 at 1 are $36 and $46. and 4:30 p.m. The Radio City Christmas “The Nutcracker” George B a l a n c h i n e ’s Spectacular features the “Nutcracker” — Dec. 12, 13 Rockettes and will be perand 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. formed seven times at the BJCC. Tickets are $25, $42 and 13,14 and 21 at 2:30 p.m. $62. “Nutty Nutcracker” — Dec. 19 “Avenue Q” — Dec. 16 – 20 at The Alabama Ballet is one of six ballet companies in 8 p.m., Dec. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. the world licensed to per- and Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. The Broadway show, “Avenue form George Balanchine’s version of the traditional Q,” is on tour and will be per“Nutcracker” ballet. For those forming at the BJCC. The play who are interested in some- is about an ambitious colthing a little less heavy, “The lege graduate who moves to Nutty Nutcracker” is a parody New York City and finds that
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MONTGOMERY Christmas Light Festival — Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in December from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to the Montgomery Zoo to see holiday decorations, sip hot cocoa and meet Santa. Admission is $8 for non-members. Classic Christmas Movie Screenings — Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m. The Montgomery Performing Arts Center is showing “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Dec. 11 and 12, “White Christmas” on Dec. 18 and 19 and “A Christmas Story” on Dec. 21. Tickets include popcorn and a drink and are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
tional holiday favorites at the new Montgomery Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $17, $21, $24.50 and $30.
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“A Christmas Story” — Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. The Joe Jefferson players are presenting “A Christmas Story” to celebrate the holidays. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.
Mobile Symphony Orchestra Christmas Pops Concert — Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. and Dec.14 at 2:30 p.m. The Mobile Symphony Orchestra will play symphonic arrangements of traditional Christmas favorites at the Mobile Saenger Theatre. Student tickets are $8 and regular tickets range from $15 to $55.
Christmas and Holiday Parade — Dec. 20 at 1:30 p.m. The parade begins and ends Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops at the Mobile Civic Center Concert — Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. and travels Government, The Montgomery Symphony Royal, Dauphin and Claiborne Orchestra will perform tradi- streets.
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Biography finely crafted and crucial By Peterson Hill Contributing Writer “This is not an issue; this is our lives we are fighting for.” So says Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant’s new masterpiece, “Milk.” As with the civil rights fight and the women’s suffrage movement, the fight is not over the right to vote or the right to be able to walk in through the same door as someone. The fight is to preserve a person’s right to live in whatever way he or she sees fit, regardless of race, gender, creed or sexual orientation. The only major flaw with the film is that, like “Brokeback Mountain” in 2005, it was not made soon enough — the movie should have been told about a decade earlier. Regardless, though, this is a powerhouse cinematic masterpiece. Van Sant’s film does the right thing by centering the movie not around politics, but the humanity of its central character and the people who surround him. It makes you empathize with the characters rather than view the film solely about the political implications of the subject. The film is framed around Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) recounting into his tape recorder his rise to his lot as the first openly homosexual man to take a major position in American politics. We first meet Milk on his 40th birth- Director: Gus Van Sant day when he meets his longtime boyfriend, Scott Smith Starring: Sean Penn, Emile (James Franco in a strong performance). Hirsch, James Franco, Josh Brolin, They decide to move to San Francisco where they open a camera store together in the Castro Street district Diego Luna of the city. Milk sees that homosexuals are being beaten, Run time: 128 minutes ignored and bullied by local law enforcement. Van Sant has a brilliantly framed shot of a bloodied whistle that MPAA rating: R shows Milk as he is arguing with a cop who allowed the CW critic’s rating: murder of a young gay man. Moments like this show how Milk went from passive republican to thunderous orator who stood up for his rights and God-given civil liberties. Milk eventually runs for political office until he gets elected on the fourth try. Bottom line: “Milk” resonates Along the way, he meets a young Cleve Jones (who many
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“Nothing Like the Holidays” — A family Christmas comedy that, despite the rather clichéd premise, boasts a strong cast THEATRICAL RELEASES in the form of John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodriguez, Debra Messing and Alfred Molina. Regardless, this should be DEC. 12 rather inoffensive Christmas “Doubt” — This is John comedy fare that will bring Patrick Shanley’s cinematic sufficient smiles to people’s adaptation of his Pulitzer faces. Prize-winning play. It’s the tale of a Catholic nun who, “The Day the Earth Stood accuses a priest of molesting a Still” — The casting of the child (without any evidence). banal Keanu Reeves as an This is going to be a premium unemotional alien is one of awards contender, especially the better casting choices of in the acting categories for the year. While there was no Philip Seymour Hoffman, need to touch the 1951 sci-fi Meryl Streep, Viola Davis and classic, the effects should be perhaps Amy Adams. The good enough to justify a viewplay is a must-read and the ing. film should be just as compelling. “Gran Torino”— This is
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23,” Jim Carrey returns to the world of comedy. Granted, this doesn’t look particularly enticing, but Carrey can turn anything into gold with the right script. A performance from the adorable Zooey Deschanel certainly won’t hurt.
CHRISTMAS DAY “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” — Legendary director David Fincher (“Seven,” “Fight Club,” “Zodiac”) and six-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter Eric Roth bring F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story to the big screen. With the aid of new CGI technology, Brad Pitt plays the title character, who is born an old man and ages in reverse. “The Spirit” — Frank Miller’s first solo directorial effort adapts Will Eisner’s 1940s comic series in a fashion akin to “Sin City.” A resurrected policeman encounters a beautiful rogue’s
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Continued from page 11 people will probably recognize for his humanitarian efforts) played by Emile Hirsch. Jones will become a close ally in the last eight years of Milk’s life. Alongside his constant struggle to get elected is the radical Christian zealot, Anita Bryant, who speaks of how she believes homosexuality is a sin and should be considered a crime. She lobbies for laws to be set into place that will remove any gay from a position as a teacher. Eventually Milk is elected and he forms a type of bond with Dan White (Josh Brolin), who will later become his assassin. There are several scenes with White that show how desperate he is to
gallery of women as he pursues a merciless killer.
promises to show Mickey Rourke at the top of his game as a broken-down wrestler “Valkyrie” — This looks like who gets another shot at it might feature Tom Cruise’s making it. This is Darren best work since “Collateral.” Aronofsky’s most mainstream Cruise stars as Claus Von effort and it is sure to bring Stauffenberg, who helmed audience members to tears a plot to assassinate Adolf and cheers in equal measure. Hitler. We all know how the plot goes, but this is sure to “The Reader” — Based on be an intriguing film about the much beloved novel, this one man who stood up to the promises to be a supremelyhorrors of the darkest hour in acted post-WWII drama. world history. Expect brilliant turns from Winslet and Fiennes as “Bedtime Stories” — A pos- Winslet defends herself from sibly fun, family-friendly turn war crimes in Germany. from Adam Sandler. The idea of children narrating a story “Revolutionary Road” and it coming true is interest- — Sam Mendes (American ing, but this might also pres- Beauty,” Jarhead”) is back to ent some major problems. directing films about families However, it should prove a fun in this 1950s set piece starring ride for the kiddies nonethe- Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate less. Winslet. This is DiCaprio’s most adult role to date and is most likely going to score him LIMITED RELEASE a nomination. Mendes is sure “The Wrestler” — This to fill the screen with some of just might be a “Rocky” for the most gorgeous cinematogthe 21st century. The trailer raphy of the season.
connect with Milk. Perhaps because he was gay himself, as Harvey states at one point. The screenplay by Dustin Lance Black is a revelation. In his first screenplay, Black shows he has the touch of a true screenwriter. At the spry young age of 33 he has placed himself on the map of writers to watch. But this movie is held together by Sean Penn’s central performance. Penn paints Milk as a man who is no different from anyone else. He sleeps with men, but the film and Penn sidesteps the usual trappings of a film about gay men. The performance is seeped with a type of monstrous subtlety. This is Sean Penn’s most nuanced performance to date. Without the supporting characters such as Jones, the film would still be good, but not great. Emile Hirsch gives a scene-stealing portrayal of
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Cleve Jones as he rises into the ranks of political activism. As well, Brolin is brilliant in his portrayal of White. There are scenes in which you hate him and those in which you empathize with him. James Franco as Scott Smith gives his best performance to date. Some of the closing shots of the film focus on the candlelight vigil that led right to city hall. The shots are edited with both Van Sant’s work and archival footage. We listen to Milk talk about hope as we see the bright lights of the candles stretch for miles. Milk may have been assassinated, but his legacy didn’t die that fateful May morning. His legacy lives on with each candle in that vigil and this film is a lasting tribute to him. A tribute to the struggle so far, and that yet to come.
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ESPN ‘Road Trips’ to Atlanta By Greg Ostendorf Assistant Sports Editor
Imagine road tripping to the best college football game every week and hanging out with students in the days leading up to the game. Imagine, in addition to watching the game from the sidelines, taking part in all of the different traditions on each campus that most kids wait all year for. That’s the job Jonathan Drubner and Kristen Aldridge have to endure during the college football season. Drubner and Aldridge are the hosts of ESPN’s Road Trip, which travels to the top game each week. “We’re about the tradition,” Drubner said. “It’s running into the stadium with the Trojan night; it’s firing off Smokey the Cannon; it’s being a part of the saddle tramps at Texas Tech and running the Texas state flag onto the field. It’s such an honor and literally blows your
mind every time.” Drubner and Aldridge will be in Atlanta this weekend for the SEC Championship Game between Alabama and Florida. The game marks the third Alabama game the two hosts have taken in. They went to Georgia earlier in the year for the blackout and more recently attended the LSU game in Baton Rouge where they hung out with Mike the Tiger and tailgated with fans Saturday prior the game. “It’s one thing to be on the sideline, but it’s amazing to actually participate in all of these different traditions that kids, their whole life is based around it,” Aldridge said. “They look forward to that one moment that they get to sit on top of Mike the Tiger’s cage.” More than the game itself, the duo really enjoys getting to know the students and being a part of their lives for the week leading up to the game. By Saturday, they feel a real
connection with the fans. “If we can offer that experience to kids, and they can live vicariously to understand this, they seem to be really appreciative of that,” Drubner said. That relationship they create with the fans also explains why the two always root for the home team. Saturday will be the first time they have had the chance to put on crimson and root for Alabama. “It’s not just because we’re with ESPN, I’d like to think, but you can tell after five days, you relate with these people,” Drubner said. “You’re a little bit in there corner, you want them to win. You can’t help but get caught up in the excitement, and that’s the experience in a nutshell.” Two weeks ago, ESPN Road Trip traveled to Norman, Okla. for the Oklahoma-Texas Tech game where they hung out with legendary coach Barry Switzer, and Aldridge got to ride out on the Sooner Schooner before
ESPN Road Tripʼs Jonathan Druber (right) and Kristen Aldridge tailgate with Oklahoma fans when they visited Norman for the Oklahoma-Texas Tech game two weeks ago. the game. Earlier in the year, Aldridge joined the Texas Cowboys and helped them fire off Smokey the Cannon during the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma. “I always say this because I’m
so proud of it, I got to fire off Smokie the Cannon,” Aldridge said. “I’m the second woman in college football history to do that. It was pretty cool.” For the final week of the regular season, Drubner and Aldridge will be taking in the
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Saban talks Tebow, Tuberville
the quarterback of the team he hopes to beat and the (ex) coach of the team Alabama In the last press conference most recently knocked off. before he and the team head off to Atlanta for the SEC SEC coaching carousel Championship Game, head Yet another SEC coach coach Nick Saban spoke about
— the third this year — was shown the door Wednesday when Auburn announced head coach Tommy Tuberville will not return to his post next season. Tubberville resigned after 10 seasons, during which he posted an 85-40 record. His
Tiger teams won an SEC title, five Western division titles, completed an undefeated season and bested the Crimson Tide seven times. When asked about the perhaps-forced resignation, Saban said everything but what he seemed to be getting at: I don’t agree. “I really question some of the judgment relative to how it is for our game that people who have those kinds of relationships, that have done that type of job, that have affected so many people in a positive way and have had a reasonable amount of success … would not be given more respect and consideration than what these guys [recently-fired SEC coaches] have gotten,” Saban said. “So I guess we’re 5-7 away from the same thing.” Tuberville’s resignation came just days after Auburn lost to the Tide 36-0 in the most lopsided Iron Bowl in 46 years. Saban was asked whether he thought Alabama’s 36-0 thumping of the Tigers had anything to do with it. “It shouldn’t have,” he said. “I would think not. I just think that the total body of work,” Saban said, followed by a seven-second pause to gather his thoughts. “When you see a program start to lose toughness, discipline, you know those types of things, that’s one thing. That’s not the case. That wasn’t the case at Tennessee; that wasn’t the case at Mississippi State. That wasn’t the case anywhere. “I just don’t think that that’s” finished Saban, who didn’t finish his sentence. Two other SEC coaches resigned this year: Tennessee’s Phillip Fulmer
and Mississippi State’s Sylvester Croom. Alabama knocked off both of those teams, as well as Clemson, who fired head coach of 10 years Tommy Bowden midseason. Scouting Florida Since Florida’s lone loss to Mississippi State in September, quarterback Tim Tebow made it public that his team would not play that way again. Since then, the Gators have rattled off eight straight wins behind the possessed,
former Heisman trophy winner who seems to be crusading for another one. Saban talked about the difficulty in preparing for a player who has redefined a position. “He is not a typical quarterback when it comes to being a runner,” Saban said. “When you load things up on him, they’ve made a lot of big plays passing. He’s a very difficult guy to defend. “When he runs it, he’s a running back. When he passes it, he’s a very good quarterback. He’s a unique blend. He’s a good one.”
Todd Van Emst Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville resigned Wednesday after 10 years on the Plains.
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In an ugly game dominated by poor shots and the high number of rebounds that accompanied them, the Alabama women’s basketball team defeated Central Florida 67-53 at Coleman Coliseum Wednesday night. The Crimson Tide won despite a collection of missed opportunities for easy points, shooting just under 39 percent for the game. “I think you saw a basketball team that did not play their best
basketball game, without any doubt,” head coach Wendell Hudson said. “But [they] found a way to win.” The Tide also had several ballcontrol lapses, committing 22 turnovers. “That’s too many,” Hudson said of the turnovers. “That’s the first time I really felt it was just too many.” Alabama (5-2) got off to a slow start, missing some easy shots and allowing a couple of unforced turnovers to fall behind 8-4 early. “I thought the first group we had out there just was a little
sluggish,” Hudson said. “They were not sharp.” The Tide was rejuvenated by a couple crucial Camilla Blands threes to put a spark back in the team’s play. Blands would go on to score 11 points in the game. “When someone makes a three, it’s always a little extra [energy],” Blands said. “It definitely helped the team.” “That really brought the team back together,” Hudson said. Alabama would keep the lead for most of the first half, before dismal shooting and several costly fouls allowed Central Florida to take a 25-24 lead into
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CW | Marion Walding Freshman Erika Russell dribbles past a defender during Alabamaʼs 67-53 win over Central Florida Wednesday. Russell led the Tide in scoring with 14 points. the break. The Tide shot 8-of-34 from the field in the first half. “It happens sometimes,” Blands said. “Shots don’t always fall … [Hudson] just told us to keep shooting, keep shooting with confidence, and that’s what we did.” The Tide and the Golden Knights (1-6) would go ticky-tack for the first part of the second half until an Ericka Russell steal and basket broke open a 6-0 run for the Tide, giving them a 36-30 advantage with 13:20 to play. Russell led the Tide in scoring, making all six of her free-throw attempts and a couple of threepointers on her way to 14 points. “I felt I had the leadership, and if I got out there we could make some things happen,” Russell
said. “She’s has tremendous range out there,” Hudson said of Russell. “She’s playing with a lot of maturity. If you come out to practice, you would see her out there practicing the same way … she’s proving every day and every night, that [she] belongs.” Facing a stubborn Golden Knights squad who refused to quit, the Tide pulled away for good when Russell hit a three, followed by an acrobatic Tamara Williams steal and jumper to put the Tide up 59-44 with 4:23 to play. “They fought hard,” Blands said. “We knew they were going to go hard on the boards.” “We needed this game just to see how we can pull through,”
Russell said. Williams had come off the bench late in the game, yet again showing Hudson’s new philosophy of substituting players all the time, anytime. “We put her in the basketball game, and automatically we knew things were going to get a little more exciting,” Hudson said. “That was a lesson for everyone to learn … be ready to play.” Chelsie Wiley had 11 points for the Golden Knights in the losing effort. The Tide will face Sam Houston St. on Sunday at Coleman Coliseum with tip-off scheduled for 2 p.m.
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