THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2013 VOLUME 120 ISSUE 16

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894 Too young?

Holograms of the state of Alabama appear in certain lighting and Too bad. angles.

Initials and birth year are listed to the left of the expiration date.

Scannable bar code is located on the back of card for verifi cation purposes.

Overlapping opaque security lines with micro text authenticate the ID. CW | Photo Illustration by Austin Bigoney, Hannah Glenn Indicators such as glue bubbles, lamination and pin holes also all tip off authorities that an ID may be a fake.

NEWS | UNDERAGE DRINKING NEWS | ALCOHOL POLICY Local businesses, police stay ABC, local law authorities, UA vigilant to identify fake IDs work to enforce alcohol laws Bartenders, UAPD study new “Any time you have better printers and Regulators prevent liquor investigative activities concerned with more technology, people are going to find state alcoholic beverage laws, state nar- methods of creating fake IDs better ways to make everything look more abuse by underage minors cotic laws, and ABC rules and regulations.” and more real,” Blankley said. Enforcement officers conduct investi- By Andy McWhorter | Staff Reporter There are many sources underage stu- By Rachel Brown | Contributing Writer gations related to the illegal manufactur- dents seek out to attain fake IDs, including ing, possession, transportation or sale of With a new freshman class settling into websites like ID Chief and online services More often than not, the people responsi- alcoholic beverages. The department of Tuscaloosa and another football season that claim to make fake IDs in China, where ble for ensuring that underage students are enforcement also regulates minor access right around the corner, local businesses and forgery and copyright laws are somewhat not served or sold alcohol in convenience and possession of alcohol, according to the law enforcement are facing the challenge of more lax. But a far simpler and surer option stores, restaurants and bars of Tuscaloosa annual report released for the 2011-12 year. a fresh batch of fake IDs. for minors looking for a fake ID is their fellow are not uniformed police officers. During the previous fiscal year, ABC was With the technology used to create these students. While attempts were made to find Enforcement officers of Alabama involved in 2,329 criminal cases regarding IDs becoming ever more sophisticated, bars and speak with those who make and sell fake Beverage Control, local police authorities alcohol in the state of Alabama and con- and police officers are having to watch out IDs in Tuscaloosa, no calls were returned, and The University of Alabama all play a ducted a total of 12,850 alcohol inspections for quality fakes with extra vigilance. and all leads turned up short. role in the enforcement of alcohol laws and and 4,477 minor compliance checks, accord- Erin Childress, a manager at Buffalo Phil’s “You do have people make them outside,” policies as well as the education of students ing to the annual report. on the Strip, said servers and bartenders Blankley said of the market for fake IDs at and prevention of alcohol abuse through- ABC does work in conjunction with have had to work harder in recent years to the University. “There are students who out the community. local authorities to stop criminal activity detect fake IDs and avoid the costly fines actually make them.” ABC began shortly after the end of involving alcohol, Captain Clayton Gibbs associated with selling alcohol to minors. One such UA student, James William Prohibition to regulate the sale and of the Tuscaloosa Police Department said. “In the past four or five years, they’ve got- Boswell, was recently indicted for his role in consumption of alcohol in the state of However, authorities at the TPD were ten a lot better,” Childress said. “We’re hav- a fake ID ring being run out of the University Alabama, according to the organization’s unavailable to further comment on the ing to work a lot harder to study these IDs.” of Georgia. According to the Athens Banner- website. The enforcement division, which nature of their relationship. Sgt. Brent Blankley of the Tuscaloosa Herald, the ring was headed by two UGA is the most visible branch of the agency, Local bars in Tuscaloosa declined to com- Police Department declined to comment spe- roommates who provided door-to-door fake is composed of officers with previous law ment on their relationship with ABC. cifically on how fake IDs have gotten more ID services for $50 to $100 each. Boswell, enforcement experience. The ABC enforce- While ABC and local police departments sophisticated but pointed toward better tech- ment officer job description states that nology as the root cause. SEE FAKE PAGE 2 officers are responsible for “inspection and SEE ABC PAGE 2 TODAYON CAMPUS Breakfast at midnight Get Involved Nightlife On campus art scene WHAT: Midnight Pancakes WHAT: Get on Board Day WHAT: Nothin’ Special WHAT: Beverly Semmes: Starcraft WHEN: Midnight WHEN: 5 p.m. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Alabama Wesley Foundation WHERE: 7th Avenue WHERE: Rhythm and Brews WHERE: Garland Hall

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y e l INSIDE c CONTACT WEATHER Thursday CAMPUSBRIEFS August 29, 2013 p.2 Bentley encourages college colors As declared by Gov. Bentley, this Friday will be College Colors Day, when people across the state are SCENE encouraged to wear their school’s colors. ON CAMPUS To bring the event to campus, Bama Student Life, a division of Student Affairs, is holding a contest that day to celebrate. Students will need to tweet, Instagram or Facebook Bama Student Life with a picture of themselves in their Alabama colors. All participants will be entered for a chance to win one of two prizes announced this Saturday.

Get On Board Day calls students The University of Alabama’s Fall Get On Board Day will take place this evening from 5 to 9 p.m. on 7th Avenue across from the Ferguson Student Center. Hosted by The Source, GOBD is an event held early every semester designed to connect students with organizations and other opportunities on campus. GOBD draws a large crowd every year, and students are encouraged to interact with as many groups as possible. Organizations participating include military, political, CW | Austin Bigoney advocacy, service, honorary, professional, recreational, Students make their way past the newest addition to the Science and Engineering Complex, a central fountain. social and religious groups. FRIDAY SATURDAY Moundville taking volunteers WHAT: The Fourth Annual ON THE WHAT: The Woggles, Muck Johnny Shines Blues Students looking to get started on their volunteer hours have the opportunity to volunteer at Moundville & The Mires Festival Archaeological Park for its annual Moundville Native WHEN: 10 p.m. WHEN: 11 a.m. American Festival. WHERE: Green Bar WHERE: 4107 Johnny Shines Volunteering positions include museum guides, gift GO Street N.E. shop attendants, children’s area assistants, parking TODAY WHAT: Umoja: The Spirit of WHAT: Hey Ya’ll Campaign attendants, interpreters and hospitality area assistants. Unity Festival organizers are also looking for volunteers to WHAT: Cicada Rhythm WHEN: 12 p.m. help with set-up starting Sept. 30 and running through WHEN: 10 p.m. WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: 132 Mary Burkey E. Oct. 8. WHERE: Green Bar WHERE: Paul R. Jones Gallery Last year, the festival had more than 150 volunteers WHAT: Alabama Tailgatin’ collectively contributing more than 1,000 hours. The WHAT: Midnight Pancakes WHAT: Convocation Chick-Fil-A Kickoff festival will be held Oct. 9-12, but volunteering can begin WHEN: Midnight WHEN: 12 p.m. WHEN: 2:30 p.m. - as early as Sept. 30. WHERE: Moody Music Moundville Archaeological Park is a part of The WHERE: Alabama Wesley 5:30 p.m. University of Alabama Museums system. For more Foundation Building WHERE: Georgia Dome information, visit the park’s website at moundville.ua.edu or contact Jordan Bannister, volunteer coordinator, at WHAT: Miles Flatt & Leroy WHAT: Black Warrior Blues [email protected]. Parnell WHEN: 9 p.m. WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Rounders Bar VISIT US ONLINE AT WHERE: Rhythm and Brews CW.UA.EDU WHAT: Reckless WHAT: Beverly Semmes: WHEN: 10 p.m. P.O. Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 ‘Starcraft’ WHERE: Rhythm and Brews Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-8036 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Advertising: 348-7845 Classifi eds: 348-7355 @THECRIMSONWHITE WHERE: Garland Hall

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editor-in-chief Mazie Bryant ON THE [email protected] managing editor Lauren Ferguson production editor Katherine Owen visuals editor Anna Waters MENU online editor Mackenzie Brown BURKE LAKESIDE FRESH FOOD assistant news editors Mark Hammontree Sarah Elizabeth Tooker LUNCH DINNER LUNCH DINNER LUNCH [email protected] Steak Cheese Burgers Country Style Meatloaf Chipoltle Baked Chicken Chicken culture editor Abbey Crain Steakhouse Roasted Quinoa Black Bean Vegetable Extravaganza Breast Baked Chicken sports editor Marc Torrence Red Potatoes Salad(Vegetarian) Collard Greens Roasted Red Potatoes Frito Pie opinion editor John Brinkerhoff Steamed Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Steamed Carrots with Peas and Pearl Onions Mashed Potatoes chief copy editor Larsen Lien Spears Black Beans Brown Sugar Glaze Vegetable Skewers Pinto Beans (Vegetarian) Carrots Stuffed and Baked Mashed Potatoes Macaroni and Cheese video editor Daniel Roth Stuffed and Baked Tomatoes (Vegetarian) (Vegetarian) photo editor Austin Bigoney Tomatoes (Vegetarian) lead designer Sloane Arogeti community managers Brielle Applebaum Lauren Robertson manager of Publix on the going to see them more said. “If the server does not Football season Strip, said clerks at Publix when school starts because card, we fail. But it hasn’t ADVERTISING sees most fakes rarely see fake IDs. more people are going out happened in years.” “We check religiously, for the first couple times.” The penalties for FAKE FROM PAGE 1 so we don’t see them that There are many ways attempting to use a fake advertising manager Tori Hall often,” Vacca said. “We get for businesses and law ID also vary by location. 251.751.1781 checked constantly by the enforcement to detect fake Vacca said Publix will keep [email protected] one of only three non-UGA students to be indicted ABC Board.” IDs, but higher quality cop- the fake ID to turn into the territory manager Chloe Ledet as part of the ring, pro- However, Childress said ies make it harder to dif- police and refuse service to 205.886.3512 vided sales and delivery Buffalo Phil’s sees fakes ferentiate the genuine from the person who tried to use [email protected] services. four or five times a night on the fake. it, who will then typically projects manager Sam Silverman Cathy Andreen, direc- a typical weekend. “Most of the time, you leave. Buffalo Phil’s doesn’t 520.820.3084 tor of Media Relations for “It’s pretty much all can tell they’re fake by keep fake IDs, but Childress [email protected] The University of Alabama, the time,” Childress said. looking at them,” Blankley said they keep a note of the said the University was not “Football season and right said. “There’s holograms person who tried to use it. creative services manager Hillary McDaniel before are the worst.” and other things that are The punishment can be 334.315.6068 involved in the investiga- tion that led to the indict- Blankley said their offi- on the ID. Lots of times, you far more severe if a police cers see fake IDs come and can just look at the person officer catches someone account executives Ali Lemmond ments for fake ID traffick- William Whitlock ing. go in fairly predictable pat- and tell they’re nowhere with a fake ID, Blankley Kathryn Tanner Like in many college terns. near 21. They won’t know said. Camille Dishongh towns, there are often “We see them through- the information that’s on “You’ll either be arrested Kennan Madden reports of fake IDs being out the year, less during the ID.” for it or given a city cita- Julia Kate Mace used and distributed in summer time, more when Businesses that sell tion for it and have to go Katie Schlumper Tuscaloosa, so bars and new students are back alcohol such as Publix and to court,” Blankley said. supermarkets continue in town,” Blankley said. Buffalo Phil’s routinely “The penalty will be up to The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Ala- “People get away and want train their employees to the judge. It’s not worth bama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by stu- to watch for fakes. While bars may have higher to go out, and they’re not detect fake IDs as well. having a fake ID, going out dents.The University of Alabama cannot infl uence editorial decisions and 21 years old, so they think “We have a company there and getting arrested editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the incidences of fake ID use, Vincent Vacca, store they’ll get a fake ID and it come in to check us, ask a for having one. Wait until offi cial opinions of the University. Advertising offi ces of The Crimson White won’t be detected. You’re server for a beer,” Childress you’re 21 before you drink.” are in room 1014, Student Media Building, 414 Campus Drive East. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. 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All material con- departments have taken ini- educational programs set ing freshmen called any other academic skills tained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright tiatives to stop alcohol relat- in place to try and edu- AlcoholEdu, a Blood Alcohol slip,” Wilcox said. “A social © 2013 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for ed crimes, the University cate students on the dan- Content presentation, the life does not always have to Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Ma- has taken several steps not gers of alcohol and prevent LessThanUThink campaign, involve alcohol”. terial herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White. p.3 IN THE Mark Hammontree and Sarah Elizabeth Tooker | Assistant Editors NEWS Thursday, August 29, 2013 [email protected] By Ellen Coogan | Staff Reporter

Departing from the cul- ture of the Crimson Tide, 770 University of Alabama students England Students studied abroad this summer, and 54 plan to head overseas Spain this fall. Italy “Summer is definitely our most popular term,” Deidre Van Zandt, assistant direc- Top 3 Countries head abroad tor of Capstone International Programs, said. • Spain Spain, Italy and England are • Italy the most popular destinations, Van Zandt said. • England Seventy-one percent of the students who studied abroad this summer did so through CW | Hannah Glenn some sort of University- The top three countries students choose to study abroad are Spain, Italy and Englad, all located in Western Europe. sponsored program, be it a faculty-led program, exchange For the first time at the For those returning from program, community ser- University, this summer, Glenn overseas escapades, there is vice program, UA-customized Tootle, associate professor of an opportunity to share your internship or student teaching. civil, construction and environ- journey with campus through “I would just encourage stu- mental engineering, led a pro- Capstone International’s stu- dents to take advantage of the gram called Water Resources dent photo contest. Visit the opportunities The University and Climate Change in the Capstone International office of Alabama provides when European Alps. The group stud- in 135 BB Comer for more it comes to studying abroad ied the recession of mountain information. Winners will be because it will be an experience glaciers and its impact on water announced in November during unlike anything you’ve had at supply, as well as tree rings. International Education Week. UA, and it will be better than Tootle said that by using Students looking to start football,” Heath Thompson, trees 400 to 500 years old, his their adventures abroad can study abroad coordinator, said. class can use tree rings to study attend an info session at the Hollin Wakefield, a senior what precipitation, snow and Capstone International office or majoring in philosophy, stream flow patterns were like attend walk-in advising hours Spanish and French, spent two 400 to 500 years ago. From there, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays months at the monastery at El students work with botanists, and Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to Escorial, about an hour outside geographers, atmospheric sci- noon Thursdays. of Madrid, Spain, on the UA in entists and other specialists to “Anybody can study abroad. It Spain faculty-led program. As determine the impact of climate doesn’t matter about your finan- part of the program, Wakefield change on water supply. cial status or what year you are travelled to Segovia, Toledo, “The best part of the course in school, your major or what- Sevilla, Asturias and several was we base it in Innsbruck, ever,” Thompson said. “There’s other places. Austria, but we don’t just sit in a program for you. There’s a “I had pretty high Innsbruck. We do as many as way to finance it. There’s a way expectations for studying Photo courtesy of Glenn Tootle half a dozen field trips, going to do it when you’re a freshman. abroad, and without a doubt, it UA Students visit many world landmarks on their excursions abroad, including to some of the neatest places There’s a way to do it last min- exceeded those expectations,” Neuschwanstein Castle in Austria. in this region of Europe,” ute if you’re a senior. There is a Wakefield said. Tootle said. way to go.” p.4 IN YOUR John Brinkerhoff | Editor OPINION Thursday, August 29, 2013 [email protected]

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COLUMN | ATHLETIC POLICY Alcohol sales in Bryant-Denny would benefi t football programs By Regan Williams | Staff Columnist game so early to get seats. This leads in the stadium. Further, it could help around it. Each school should be able to heavy alcohol consumption before the local economy as a whole, as to choose whether or not they can It seems the world even entering the stadium to maintain local workers would be needed to drink in a stadium. is obsessed with discussing NCAA a buzz until the game starts. If stu- meet increased demand across the We should be able to purchase alco- rules, without regard to SEC rules. dents were able to purchase alcohol in Southeast. hol in Bryant-Denny. It does not make Today, it is time to address one of the stadium, the need to pregame the Finally, it just makes sense. What any sense to limit people on issues the more egregious rules that our football game would decrease. While logical reason is there to ban alcohol such as this. Obviously, there would otherwise dominant conference has some tailgating obviously would from stadiums? The SEC has over- be many factors to consider before a established: the SEC’s ban on the sale occur, it would be for the joy of tailgat- reached its authority with the ban. policy change. However, on the whole, of alcohol in the stadiums. While the ing and not only to consume alcohol People should be able to drink alcohol it has worked in the NFL, so why NCAA bans the usage of alcohol in its before entering the stadium. in stadiums. The arguments against it shouldn’t it work for college football? bowl games, conferences have a right The SEC should also consider the usually are, “drunk fans are bad fans” We can help the economy and help to determine if their programs can financial implications of this policy. and “dangers of alcohol.” Honestly, protect from alcohol abuse. sell beer. More than just athletics could make I don’t think a ban on alcohol in sta- This policy is problematic for three money off alcohol sales in the sta- diums solves the drunk fans. Those Regan Williams is a senior major- distinct reasons. dium; it would also benefit the com- fans are drunk well before the game. ing in communication studies First, it creates issues with alcohol munity. Different community groups The dangers of alcohol again are not and political science. His column Regan Williams abuse. Students have to get to the run many of the concession stands solved because people will find a way runs biweekly on Thursdays.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR COLUMN | STUDENT LIFE The greek system Organization inhibits students’ individuality By Tarif Haque | Staff Columnist and the meaning of Predictably, we find ourselves back in Alabama, taking in the familiar sight of girls flocking to class in oversized pas- Every step we take does not democracy tel T-shirts and packs of boys striding the lawns of campus in crisp Polos, kha- kis and boat shoes. At the start of every have to be defi ned by affi liating On Aug. 27, several sorority and fraternity houses on campus semester, I’m still startled by the homo- were involved in the hijacking of a local election. Mobilized in geneity of dress on campus. with the norm, as if life were a support of a former SGA president, they were taken to the poll- It’s true that appearances can be ing station in limos (perfectly legal) and apparently offered other superficial, but they often indicate larg- book that’s already been written inducements to vote (stretching legality to breaking point). er social phenomenon. Everyone wants The students’ bloc vote effectively decided the result of the to be a part of something larger, but in by other people. District 4 School Board election, ousting an experienced and this quest for acceptance and affilia- committed incumbent. The ultimate responsibility for this sad tion, our distinctiveness slowly begins little trampling of the democratic process must lie with Cason to blur, whether we do it consciously Tarif Haque Kirby, his campaign staff and the murky network of “business- or not. It’s why every trek on the Quad oriented” political action committees that funded him. is plagued with bright neon wear and the inside – I can only attest to my per- something much larger, something with But this episode also poses some serious questions about the North Face backpacks. spective, which remains as depressing which an individual cannot compete. relationship between the University and the town, as well as Though it may feel natural, we cannot as ever. I’ve lost many friends to a “sys- Every step we take does not have to our students’ understanding of civic responsibility. The school spend our lives trying to be like other tem” of sorts, but one of them stands be defined by affiliating with the norm, board election will affect the education of Tuscaloosa’s children people or fitting into a precast mold – out in particular. as if life were a book that’s already been – a vital issue but one in which, almost by default, the students somewhere along the way we must ask It began in the usual way. Soon after written by other people. Organization involved could have had no direct stake. When these students ourselves: How much of our identity high school, he formed an intimate is something that brings us together voted, they showed contempt for the consequences of their blind are we willing to give up in the name of relationship with a religious group, and shapes our ideas, but it certainly obedience and for the democratic process itself. organization? and it was nice to see that he’d found does not define us. Closely aligning It is hardly surprising that the people who actually care Retaining individuality is hard, par- a place that provided him company with a single ideology or group leaves about this issue (the parents) are left feeling extremely angry ticularly in a University setting where and answers, but the organization had us closed-minded and unable to be at this brazen, disinterested incursion into their children’s lives. the landscape is large and we all seek to seemingly closed him off from the out- ourselves. Altering the outcome of local elections clearly crosses a line, find a comfortable social space. Settling side world. Now, speaking to him is like There are many things to experience and the publicity that this event has justifiably generated does inside a single niche, however, demands speaking to a body behind a curtain. in this world, and if we cannot be our- not paint the University in a flattering light. In the aftermath of mimicry. We imitate the people we want The open-mindedness I once knew has selves in it, life can be painful. Don’t the election, many town residents are asking what President to be – but forget the person we are. We vanished. Becoming overly attached to let your individuality slip away. I take Bonner and the University’s upper administration make of the must be willing to branch out and leave a group or body limits us more than we my leave with a line from Oscar Wilde: cynical manipulation of Tuscaloosa’s politics by those allied to our social space undefined. Though it’s know. “Be yourself. Everyone else is already the University’s greek system and what can be done to discour- a gray area near the fringes of society, In much the same way, friends I taken.” age it while defending everyone’s right to vote. These people it’s a place where you can be yourself, used to interact with on a daily basis deserve an answer. which ultimately delivers self-fulfill- in high school have been completely Tarif Haque is a sophomore majoring ment. absorbed by sororities and fraternities. in computer science. His column runs Jon Benstead is an associate professor in the department of From the outside, it’s hard to gauge My friendship has been replaced by weekly on Thursdays. biological sciences.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS TWEET AT US Mazie Bryant editor-in-chief Letters to the editor must contain fewer than 300 words and guest @TheCrimsonWhite columns less than 800. Send submissions to [email protected]. Lauren Ferguson managing editor Mackenzie Brown online editor Submissions must include the author’s name, year, major and daytime The Crimson White reserves the Katherine Owen production editor Larsen Lien chief copy editor phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be pub- right to edit all guest columns Anna Waters visuals editor John Brinkerhoff opinion editor lished. Students should also include their year in school and major. and letters to the editor. IN THE NEWS Thursday, August 29, 2013 p.5 Camp 1831 inaugural run deemed successful

By Jordan Cissell | Contributing Writer session Aug. 12-14, imme- to be even better than we diately following her Bama imagined. Each partici- This summer, many Bound program. She said pant was able to truly get incoming freshmen’s first the time spent at Camp to know one another, their steps into The University of McDowell proved a com- A-Team members [upper- Alabama community took fortable, more interactive classmen camp leaders] place more than 65 miles supplement to Bama Bound and the faculty and staff.” from campus. orientation. Burks said the camp In addition to the “I had a lot of fun at Camp maintained a busy sched- University’s regular sched- 1831, and I would go back. ule, with attendees often ule of Bama Bound sum- Camp is different in that staying awake past mid- mer orientation sessions it helps you connect with night and resuming for freshmen and trans- freshmen or transfer stu- activities before 8:00 each fer students, First Year dents and hang out more, morning. Experience organized the whereas Bama Bound was “The first day we got inaugural Camp 1831 pro- more just receiving infor- there we were split up into gram, two separate three- mation instead of min- ‘Small Groups’ made up of day auxiliary orientation gling,” Burks said in an about 10 people or so. We retreats held at Camp emailed statement. “I’m discussed matters such McDowell in Nauvoo, Ala. from Indiana, and I loved as fears and excitements CW | Austin Bigoney Litsa Orban, assistant getting in contact with about camp, leadership and Big Al aids in getting students excited for Camp 1831 on the Crimson Promenade. director of First Year other students. It was nice organizations that could Experience, said the new to see how many other peo- help you get involved and program was tasked with ple were feeling the same even help the community,” facilitating “a unique expe- as me and wanted to meet she said. rience for first-year stu- new people.” Students also had oppor- dents to begin developing Sara Hartley, execu- tunities to swim, hike, com- the groundwork of how tive director of First Year plete a rope obstacle course they want to spend their Experience, said the pro- and eat dinner with profes- time on campus as a UA gram’s trial run demon- sors and faculty members. student,” a mission she strated more tangible mea- Hartley said the positive feels Camp 1831 success- sures of success as well. reactions to Camp 1831’s fully accomplished. “Our limit for each ses- inaugural run merit FYE “[Attendees] networked sion was 150, but we ended organizing additional pro- with peers, faculty and staff up with approximately grams in the future. and were introduced to the 75 per session,” she said “FYE is committed to meaning of being a mem- in an emailed statement. continuing Camp 1831 ber of the Capstone before “Compared to our bench- for many years to come. their first UA course,” she mark programs, 150 stu- We believe that this will said in an emailed state- dents in the first year is at become part of the UA ment. “An exciting part for the high end of other insti- experience for many stu- the FYE staff was watching tutions who do a similar dents,” she said. the students return to cam- program, so we expect that Burks expects many stu- pus from Camp 1831 with a number to grow.” dents will take the oppor- new confidence and appre- Both Hartley and tunity to participate. When ciation about being a UA Orban said the less-than- asked to reveal the details student. Two nights and projected attendance num- of a “symbolic” transition three days made an impact bers proved an asset to activity mentioned on the that will last a lifetime.” Camp 1831’s operative goal. FYE website, she refused Program facilitators “I really do believe this to give any information aren’t alone in their posi- size worked well, and we away. tive assessment. Brandi were lucky to learn that “I know what the sym- Burks, a freshman major- in the first year,” Orban bolic activity is,” she said. ing in nursing, participat- said. “The size allowed for “But I’ll keep it a secret for ed in the camp’s second the quality of the program future campers.” p.6 IN YOUR Abbey Crain | Editor CULTURE Thursday, August 29, 2013 [email protected] It’s the start of a new semester, and students are fl ooding campus, streets and, increasingly, Tuscaloosa’s bar scene. For the over-21 crowd, Tusca- A bar for every scene loosa’s bars generally follow college dive bar standards: a little grungy, a little By Lauren Carlton | Contributing Writer messy, but always loud, vivacious and energetic. From local greek haunts to graduate student stomping grounds, we’ve explored some of the area’s best bars to make your next night on the town a little easier. GALETTE’S 1021 University Blvd. HAVE TO TRY: The Yellowhammer INNISFREE IRISH PUB If Galette’s was given a senior class superlative, it would win “Most School Spirit.” Located 1925 University Blvd. under the Campus Party Store awning on the Strip, Galette’s is inconspicuous to the every- day passersby. More than 5,000 custom Galette’s gameday cups – filled with their signature HAVE TO TRY: Trivia on Wednesday nights drink, the Yellowhammer – are served every home game. The ingredients are a secret, but Since its founding in 1998, Innisfree has grown into a many have tried to replicate it (175 results appear on Google for “Yellowhammer recipe.”) Tuscaloosa staple. Innisfree is divided into sections and offers a generous amount of outdoor seating. Trivia Night is held every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Round winners can receive free drinks and pitchers as prizes. 4TH AND 23RD CW | Pete Pejor 401 23rd Ave. THE JUPITER HAVE TO TRY: Karaoke Night on Wednesdays 1307 University Blvd. Located in Temerson Square, 4th and 23rd is a fun scene. Its karaoke nights have a small following of its own. 4th HAVE TO TRY: A live show Few bars have gone through as much of a face lift in recent and 23rd is constantly updating patrons on performance years as The Jupiter. Since 2012, The Jupiter has undergone schedules via Facebook. Fly By Radio will be playing this a name change (it was formerly known as The Dixie) and Saturday. Drink specials vary but have included $3 wells renovations. This September, Mother Funk (Sept. 5), GRiZ and $1.50 domestics in the past. (6), Dank Sinatra (19), Cody Canada and the Departed (25), and the Revivalists (26) will all be hitting The Jupiter stage. You can purchase tickets at jupiterbar.com. CW | Pete Pejor CW | Pete Pejor ALCOVE INTERNATIONAL TAVERN 730 22nd Ave.

HAVE TO TRY: One of their 100 plus varieties of beer, featuring domestics, imports and more than 30 high-gravity craft beers Affectionately known by patrons as simply, “the Alcove,” this place is something of a rar- ity in the Tuscaloosa bar scene. The Alcove is a small and hip downtown bar and caters to a slightly older crowd than bars along the Strip. Drinks are a little more expensive at the Alcove than at other bars, but the selection is larger. Smoking isn’t allowed inside.

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By Krista James | Contributing Writer Amphitheater,” Riggs said. “Not only do the bands not pay PLAN Casting Crowns will make its rent at the churches, but a col- TO GO first appearance in Tuscaloosa lection is done during the show, Thursday when the band hits and the band gets that money WHAT: Casting the stage of the amphitheater as well.” Crowns with at 7 p.m. in front of more than Most of the songs the band Francesca Battistelli 4,000 people. will be performing are from Wendy Riggs, director of the its latest album “Come To The WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, said Well.” Casting Crowns front Thursday she is excited about what she man and principal songwriter WHERE: considers to be a milestone for Mark Hall is the youth pastor Tuscaloosa the amphitheater. of his home church, Eagles Amphitheater Not only is it the band’s first Landing Baptist Church, and Submitted gig in town, but it will be the most of the messages he deliv- had to be called ‘Come To The Casting Crowns will be performing in Tuscaloosa for the fi rst time on Thursday. Tuscaloosa Amphitheater’s ers in his sermons are the Well,’ because that is the cen- first time hosting a Christian inspiration for the songs on the tral theme of everything we’re majoring in biology, has been incorporates worship, and it’s addition to the diverse mix of contemporary rock band. album, as well as the album going to talk about in the next a fan of Casting Crowns since uplifting music all the time,” genres the staff attempts to pro- When it comes to hosting title. two years. Your walk with he was in middle school. Svejda said. “It’s fun to be able vide when scheduling events. Christian concerts, public ven- “Teaching the story of the Jesus is where it all starts. It’s He has been awaiting the to praise God whenever you “The Casting Crowns and ues tend to have competition woman at the well with my where it all comes from. That is performance since this sum- have the chance.” Francesca Battistelli concert with churches in the area. teenagers and families is where where it started, with the idea mer when he read about the Betsy Kiser, marketing coor- achieves this goal, and we look “So many mega churches it all came from,” Hall said. “I of Jesus being the well versus band’s upcoming appearance. dinator for all concerts at the forward to fans coming out and have venues that are the knew before any other songs other things.” “They have been my favor- amphitheater, said a Christian enjoying a great night of music same size as the Tuscaloosa were written that this album Jonathan Svejda, a junior ite band because their music concert would be a worthwhile and fellowship,” Kiser said.

COLUMN | FASHION Trade in easy for breezy By Bianca Martin | Contributing Writer many of the lecture halls can be freezing, School’s back in session here in Tuscaloosa, so try the art of lay- and so is the blazing heat. ering. Having to walk to classes, lunch and anywhere A simple car- around campus when it’s 90 degrees can make digan is the easi- anyone desperate to beat the heat as easily as pos- est way to layer. sible. Cardigans are light- Though it is easy to just put on a T-shirt and weight and easy to running shorts and throw your hair into a pony- throw in and pull out tail, try out some cooler alternatives to get of your backpack through the hot day in style. throughout the day. One option is the flowy top. There are many dif- Carry one around ferent sleeveless tops that come in sheer fabric with you so you can that won’t stick to your skin. You’ll love your flowy put it on to keep top when a breeze runs by and gives you some from shivering while relief from the burning sun. Throw on a bandeau your teacher lectures top under it, add some denim shorts and you’ll be for an hour. good to go. The next time you get If sheer fabric shows too much skin for your out of bed and see that the taste, there are plenty of other loose, sleeveless high for the day will be in tops that can be found all around the mall in stores the mid-90s, fight the urge to such as American Eagle and Charlotte Russe. just throw on a T-shirt and My personal favorite clothing item to help sur- shorts. Stay cool, bring a vive an August day is the sundress. Sundresses bottle of water, and enjoy come in many different styles, from leopard print the beginning of the to maxi to strapless. school year, Tuscaloosa Submitted Even though it is hot outside, we all know that sun and all. Try a dress for class. WHAT’S UP IN p.8 Thursday, August 29, 2013 SPORTS FOOTBALL and play winning football.” But the players seem ready for that task and a chance to shine under the lights of the Georgia Dome. Junior defensive lineman will be one of the main contributors along Alabama’s defensive front this season and will be relied on to beef up the Crimson Tide’s pass rush. He likened the excitement of the first game of the sea- son to Christmas morning. “It’s pretty close,” Pagan said. “We work so hard, and it’ll be fun to finally get to hit somebody else other than ourselves.” Left guard shared the same senti- Saban, players excited ment as Pagan. However, Kouandjio is slated to make his first appearance in the starting lineup beside his younger brother, Cyrus. to play Virginia Tech “I’m very excited,” Kouandjio said. “I’ve been CW File waiting on this day for a The Crimson Tide will take on Virginia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta, Ga. very long time.” And he’s not alone. By Charlie Potter | Assistant Sports Kickoff between No. 1 to a good start and have a record in the series. received this offseason Fans enjoy watching Editor Alabama and Virginia Tech good first game.” But it’s unlikely that any after winning back-to-back Alabama begin its seasons is two days away, and the The two teams met to Alabama player is aware of championships. against top-notch, non- Nearly eight months excitement surrounding the start the 2009 season, and that. “The team has done a conference opponents, and have passed since the flood Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game is in that game, fifth-ranked Saban has preached really good job of working Saban said it is a great way of confetti was swept up rising at the University. Alabama defeated seventh- against complacency as to get ready for the season,” to start the year and see from Sun Life Stadium fol- “I think it’s time for ranked Virginia Tech, 34-24. if it was the eighth dead- Saban said Monday. “You where a team stands. lowing The University of everybody to get excited The Crimson Tide has ly sin since the Crimson never know for sure, until “These games, playing in Alabama’s dismantle of about playing a game,” fared well in the past Tide hoisted the Coaches’ you go out there and play, these neutral site games, Notre Dame in the BCS head coach against the Hokies and will Trophy in January. He said who are the real guys that have a history of giving our National Championship said. “This is an important face them for the 13th time Saturday’s game will reveal can go out there and com- team great momentum and game, and football is finally game. You can’t have a good in school history Saturday. how well the players have pete, do their job, play with a great start, great expo- back. season if you don’t get off Alabama owns an 11-1 shut out the attention they confidence and maturity sure,” Saban said.

COLUMN | FOOTBALL Sports fans focused more on athletes’ attire than performance

By Danielle Walker | Staff Reporter Wozniacki wore in her match national news and fans. an athlete, anyway? against Duan Ying-Ying. Remember her ruffled collared But as ESPN’s “College This week, ESPN’s “College At first glance, the blue dress at Wimbledon 2011? Game Day” points out every Game Day” released its annu- multi-hued Stella McCartney- Could sports fans be over- year, people really do care al Uni Watch: College Football designed dress looked like reacting? Shouldn’t sports about what an athlete wears. Season-Preview column. any other dress at the U.S. fans be more focused on the Sports are there for our enter- ESPN gave a list of which Open, with the exception of game and the performance of tainment, right? teams have released new the ruffled skirt and weird uniforms for the 2013 season patterns. The dress featured and what they will look like. oval cutouts on Wozniacki’s The column also touches on ribs – the point of controversy. certain trends fans do not Yes, Wozniacki’s dress like. For example, this season was ugly, and there’s no need the new Adidas jerseys will to have cutouts on a tennis have a “weird feathered pat- uniform, but is that really tern” that some say look like what sports fans pay atten- stretch marks. ESPN said tion to these days? So what fans have made it very clear if Wozniacki wants to wear they do not like these new a dress that the rest of the uniforms. world thinks is ugly? It’s not just football teams’ Wozniacki, the No. 8 seed in uniforms that fall under nega- the tournament, happened to tive fire from fans and media, have a challenging match that as No. 1 women’s world tennis day and had to rally to win the player Caroline Wozniacki match after being down 5-2 in proved this week at the U.S. the second set, but no one – Open. journalists included – seemed After being in the news just to care about that fact; they a few days earlier over her were only focused on her out- misreported breakup with fit choice. CW | Austin Bigoney pro golfer boyfriend Rory This isn’t the first time ESPN’s “College Gameday” released its annual Uni Watch McIlroy, tennis fans caused an Wozniacki’s wardrobe column this week uproar again over the dress choice has been criticized by

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Even with the odds stacked against them, some Virginia Tech fans aren’t yet ready to con- Twitter cede defeat, as made evident with the existence of the @BEATALABAMA Twitter account. The account, which has built up a following of more than 1,400, was created by a Hokie fan to help generate hope and excitement leading into the Aug. 31 showdown. “I could kind of sense the fan base slipping into a little bit of a malaise, following a medio- cre season and a mediocre bowl game where we barely beat Rutgers,” said the fan, who requested anonymity for fear of retribution by Alabama fans. “[‘Beat Alabama’] seemed like a great rallying cry, to make it a positive thing of looking forward of this big challenge coming thekeyplay.com up, instead of sitting around being depressed about the mediocre season we just wrapped Novelty items accompany the famous Twitter up.” account with the hashtag #BEATBAMA in an The fan, who graduated from Virginia Tech effort to raise tensions prior to the VA Tech “10 to 15 years ago,” said he decided to make opener. the Twitter account on the morning of Jan. 1 after an article was posted on thekeyplay.com, a Virginia Tech fan website, declaring that “2013 “Sometimes I feel like Bama fans are part was the year of ‘Beat Alabama.’” of a giant coordinated performance art proj- “The first tweet got something modest, like ect that parodies college football fandom 30 retweets, but I thought that was pretty nuts #BEATBAMA,” he tweeted Monday. for an account with no followers,” he said. “It Although it may not come across that way at took off from there.” times, the fan said he feels no animosity toward Using the #BEATBAMA hashtag, the account Alabama. quickly became noticed by both Virginia Tech “I don’t hate Alabama at all,” he said. “I and Alabama supporters alike. respect the football program; I respect the uni- The hashtag became popularized among versity; I respect the state. enough Hokie fans on Twitter that T-shirts “Here’s the funny thing: A lot of these guys were created on thekeyplay.com with the want to go at it, and you go back and forth a slogan – hashtag and all – printed on the front. couple of times, and they kind of soften up. I The shirts have since sold out on the website. actually really like those fans. You kind of get But with every #BEATBAMA tweet has past the initial sparring, and they just want to come snickering from the Alabama fan base on talk about football then.” Twitter. Many replies on the @BEATALABAMA And even with the frequent accusations from page give Virginia Tech no shot at competing Alabama fans that he will delete the account in against Alabama. The man behind the account the event that Alabama wins, he made it clear will have none of it. on what will happen to the account after this While the account initially drew notice weekend. thanks in part to #BEATBAMA, it’s “The only thing I can guarantee you is that the shots he has taken toward these Alabama it’s not going away,” he said. “I’ll absolutely be fans that has made it appealing. here.”

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Cross country set to kick off season Hart, Jones settling in with Andrew Clare | Contributing Writer The Alabama men’s and women’s cross country teams are set positions on special teams to kick off their seasons this weekend when they compete in the Samford Opener in Birmingham, Ala. By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter ’ kickoff Last year, the Crimson Tide opened its season by hosting the return for a touchdown Crimson Tide Kick-off, and both the men’s and women’s teams With the football season against Ole Miss was the fi nished in fi rst place. coming up, The Crimson Crimson Tide’s only special Head coach Dan Waters said it is key to open the season in a White will do a position-by- teams score last season. positive direction. position breakdown of the Crimson Tide’s roster. In “I think it’s a good opening step for both our teams,” Waters OUTLOOK: Christion conclusion: returners. Jones is listed as the first- said. “There is a good cross-section of regional talent at this team punt returner, with meet.” WHO’S GONE: None Dee Hart backing him up If Alabama wants to win the season opener, it needs big after returning from a sec- contributions. Waters said he expects big performances this WHO’S STILL HERE: ond season-ending injury. weekend from the team’s leaders, including junior Matt Airola, Christion Jones (junior), is listed as who will be making his Alabama debut. Dee Hart (redshirt sopho- the second-team kickoff more), Cyrus Jones (soph- Waters said he has high aspirations for the teams this weekend return man after switch- omore), ing from receiver to defen- and believes they can win it all. (senior), DeAndrew White sive back. Kevin Norwood “I expect us to compete for the team title in both divisions,” (redshirt junior) and DeAndrew White also Waters said. “I expect our leaders to emerge and carry their are shown as possible con- groups to a better performance.” WHO’S NEW: None tributors on kickoff returns. Waters said the opener is a good challenge for both teams Expect either Hart or Jones because it allows them to improve mentally and physically. STANDOUTS: Christion to return one punt for a Jones and Cyrus Jones touchdown as both settle handled most of the punt- in to their roles on special CW | Caitlin Trotter return duties last season. teams. Dee Hart made impact plays last season before a torn ACL kept him from returning to the fi eld. Kicking positions secured with player experience

By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter (senior), in 2012 with a 44.3-yards per capable backup who was Adam Griffith (redshirt punt average, good for fifth the nation’s No. 1 place- With football season freshman) in the SEC. kicker coming out of high coming up, The Crimson school a year ago. White will do a position-by- WHO’S NEW: Cole Mazza OUTLOOK: Foster was Mandell returns for his position breakdown of the (three-star) listed as the first-team final season at Alabama. Crimson Tide’s roster. In placekicker and kickoff The former walk-on has conclusion: specialists. STANDOUTS: Alabama specialist on the most played in 39 career games will have a new primary recent depth chart. After and, like Foster, is backed WHO’S GONE: Jeremy placekicker in 2013 with being primarily the long- up by Griffith. Starting Shelley (undrafted NFL the graduation of Jeremy distance kicker the past at long snapper after the free agent), Shelley. Cade Foster is three seasons, it appears departure of Carson Tinker (undrafted NFL free agent) 13-of-27 in field goals at Foster will handle the bulk of is true freshman Cole Alabama with a career-long the duties this year. Should Mazza, who was the No. 1 WHO’S STILL HERE: of 52 yards. Punter Cody he have another 2011, recruit at his position as (senior), Mandell set a school record though, Adam Griffith is a well. CW | Austin Bigoney Senior punter Cody Mandell is set to make a big impact this season after breaking a school record for avg. yards per punt.