‘Saw II’ a scary Dems, Repubs — It’s all Flag football teams thrill ride the same seeking championship ENTERTAINMENT, Page 5 OPINIONS, Page 4 SPORTS, Page 8 Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 112, Issue 50 Diversity center director starts job Crossroads center will focus on “Right now we are in the process of Giles said she first plans to look at Bettina Byrd- creating a plan, taking notes and mak- the University’s strengths regarding Giles sits behind campus multicultural issues ing observations and listening for multiculturalism. her desk on her commonalities in things people say “We need to find out the things we first day as BY WESLEY HALLMAN they would like to see from the cen- do really well and be available to pro- director of the Staff Reporter ter,” Giles said. vide programs and services to fill the UA Crossroads
[email protected] Giles said the center’s direction will gaps,” she said. Community be determined by feedback she Giles also said she is interested in Center in the The UA Crossroads Community receives from representatives of stu- meeting and talking with students Ferguson Center Center, the result of about three years dent and academic organizations who are interested in fostering inter- Tuesday of discussion about a multicultural about multicultural issues on cam- action between the different cultures afternoon. The center on campus, now has a director pus. at the University. Center is located on the job. Bettina Byrd-Giles, formerly direc- Giles said she plans to meet with “We want to know who is most con- on the second tor of Diversity UAB, started work this representatives from the cerned about multicultural issues, floor of the Ferg week.