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Former Tennessee and Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin will be the next Alabama offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the Crimson Tide announced on its Twitter feed Friday evening. ESPN first reported the news Friday afternoon. Former offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier was hired Wednesday night by Michigan. “We are excited to have Lane join our staff,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said in a statement. “He is an outstanding and creative offensive coach who has great experience both at the college and NFL level. He has a very good understanding of the game, and I have always been impressed with what I saw in the games he called. He coaches with a great deal of passion and enthusiasm, and also does an excellent job as a teacher. Lane will be an outstanding addition to our coaching staff, and we look forward to him and his family joining us at The University of Alabama.” Kiffin brings with him to Tuscaloosa an impressive pedigree as both a recruiter and offensive mind at the college level, but he carries a considerable amount of controversy in terms of public statements and NCAA violations. With Kiffin as the USC offensive coordinator in 2005, the Trojans averaged nearly 600 yards per game in a season, going undefeated but losing in the national championship game to Vince Young and the Texas Longhorns. That year, USC quarterback and 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart threw for 3,815 yards and 28 touchdowns, while run- CW | Austin ning backs Reggie Bush and Lendale White rushed for 1,740 and Bigoney 1,302 yards, respectively. Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett notched As head coach at 1,274 yards receiving. Tennessee, It was the first offense in NCAA history to have a quarterback Lane Kiffi n throw for more than 3,000 yards while having two running backs improved the eclipse the 1,000-yard mark and a 1,000-yard receiver. offense from As the head coach at Tennessee, Kiffin improved the Tennessee 116th in the offense from 116th in the nation in 2008 to 60th in 2009, a year which nation to SEE KIFFIN PAGE 2 60th in one year.

NEWS | ECONOMICS TODAYON CAMPUS Book arts Economic forecast predicts growth WHAT: Southeast Guild of Book Workers Annual Exhibition people who have been hired, but also WHEN: 8 a.m. University center optimistic people who are still unemployed but have WHERE: 2nd fl oor and 5th fl oor, Gorgas Library for employment increases Relative to other southeastern states in par- given up looking for a job. Additionally, ticular, I think our business environment is most of the jobs that were added in the By Emily Williams | Contributing Writer last year were temporary, part-time or regarded as being pretty business friendly. unskilled labor. The economy in the state of Alabama “We want growth in more skilled jobs, Campus art is expected to improve in 2014, according and that’s not been the case. And that’s WHAT: 75 years of Abstract Prints at the SMGA to the annual forecast by the Center for — Carolyn Trent not just unique to Alabama; every state is WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Business and Economic Research at the grappling with the same issue,” Ijaz said. WHERE: Garland Hall Culverhouse College of Commerce and “I think overall Alabama is doing rela- Business. really slowly.” tively well, and one reason for that is the “In 2013, the Alabama economy grew Ijaz warned Alabama residents to automotive sector.” by around 2 percent, and I think we’re a expect merchandise prices to increase now Over the past 25 years, the job market little more optimistic for the next year. that the economy is picking up. However, in Alabama has shifted away from textiles Interest meeting It may grow by around 2.5 percent this the increase will be offset by a drop in and apparel to automotive manufacturing. Companies like Mercedes-Benz, Honda, WHAT: SGA Candidate Interest Meeting year,” said Ahmad Ijaz, director of eco- gas prices. nomic forecasting at CBER. “We expect Ijaz said the decrease in unem- Hyundai and Toyota all produce either WHEN: 6:30 p.m. employment to also pick up a little bit. ployment is somewhat misleading cars or engines in Alabama. WHERE: Ferguson Center, Room 309 It’s getting better, but it’s getting better because it takes into account not only SEE ECONOMY PAGE 9

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS Crimson Tide gymnastics team opens season with bang Meet sees highest season-opening leaders junior Kayla Williams sidelined after falling in warmups and sustaining a foot injury, that score, overﬂ owing fan attendance didn’t change Patterson’s plans for her freshmen. Aja Sims, a former member of the USA Junior By Marc Torrence | Sports Editor Olympic Team who joined the team only a day after Christmas, scored 9.825 on balance beam. Amanda When Alabama gymnastics coach Sarah Jetter co-led the team with a 9.925 on uneven bars. Patterson raved about her six-member freshman But the most impressive of the trio was Katie class, that wasn’t just posturing. Bailey, who competed in all four routines in her first The Crimson Tide took down Missouri 197.15 to meet as an Alabama gymnast. Bailey’s lowest score 193.425 in its season opener Friday in front of 12,971 was a 9.775 on beam. She scored 9.825 on vault, 9.875 fans. The Crimson Tide used three freshmen on six on bars and 9.85 on floor to finish a stellar debut. routines, showing the rest of the country how deep “I thought Katie Bailey did a great job, but I of a team it can be early on in its quest to win a sev- expected that from Katie,” Patterson said. “She’s enth national championship. a stud competitor, and I knew that. That’s one of Alabama’s 197.15 is its highest season-opening the reasons why we wanted her to come to the score in team history. University.” “This freshman class reminds me of our fresh- It remains to be seen how serious Williams’ inju- man class,” senior Sarah DeMeo said. “Just the ry is. But establishing depth early in the season is a way they’re stepping up off the bat, the first meet. luxury for Patterson, as she searches for her top six They’re just going to continue to get stronger and gymnasts on each event. more competitive. We’re really proud of them.” CW | Austin Bigoney Even with and one of the team’s three SEE GYMNASTICS PAGE 9 Senior Kim Jacob posted the highest all-around score at Friday’s meet.

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Knoxville police and fire ADVERTISING scholarships and four years of pro- departments were called in to pre- KIFFIN FROM PAGE 1 bation from the NCAA. A total of 14 vent students from blocking his exit wins were vacated from the 2004 and from the Neyland Thompson Sports advertising manager Tori Hall included a near upset of Alabama in 2005 seasons. Center. 251.751.1781 Bryant-Denny Stadium. The NCAA found that Bush had Kiffin’s Trojans amassed a 28-15 [email protected] “We want to thank The University received improper benefits such as record during his three-plus years territory manager Chloe Ledet of Alabama and Coach Saban for this gifts from sports agents, a limousine as head coach while the school dealt 205.886.3512 tremendous opportunity, and we feel ride to the 2005 Heisman Trophy cer- with the sanctions stemming from [email protected] humbled and honored to be a part of emony and a rent-free home. the Bush investigation. His 2012 the Crimson Tide family,” Kiffin said After a two- team was voted pre- Taylor Shutt special projects manager in the release. “I’ve always had the 904.504.3306 year stint as head season No. 1 by the utmost respect for what coach Saban [email protected] coach of the NFL’s Associated Press has done with his programs. Having Oakland Raiders, Lane is a really good as they returned creative services manager Hillary McDaniel the unique opportunity to be here last Kiffin returned to stars like quarter- 334.315.6068 month, I was able to meet some of the the college ranks offensive coach, and I’ve back Matt Barkley great players and the great people in as head coach of and wide receiver account executives Ali Lemmond the organization, and I’m very excit- always had a tremendous William Whitlock the Tennessee Marquis Lee, but the Kathryn Tanner ed to start working with them. We’ve Volunteers in 2009. amount of respect for him. team finished with Camille Dishongh seen the passion and support of the That year, the Vols a 7-6 record, includ- Kennan Madden Alabama fans firsthand, and when improved from 5-7 to ing 5-4 in Pac-12 play Julia Kate Mace that’s combined with the storied his- 7-5, and the offense — Nick Saban and a loss in the Sun Katie Schlumper tory and tradition of the program, saw a dramatic Bowl. this is a very special place to coach.” increase in produc- He was fired after Kiffin will also be one of the top tion with Kiffin call- starting the 2013 sea- recruiters on Alabama’s staff. ing the plays. son 3-2 with early Pac-12 losses to He signed the No. 3 class, according But the NCAA violations and con- Washington State and Arizona State. The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of to 247Sports, in both 2010 and 2011, troversy followed. Still, Saban said he thinks highly Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by his first two years as head coach at Kiffin made waves with his brash of Kiffin as a coach with an offensive students.The University of Alabama cannot infl uence editorial decisions and USC. The next two years his classes remarks in public, which included mind. After a 34-28 loss to Auburn editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the were rated Nos. 9 and 13, respective- calling out then-Florida coach Urban that ended Alabama’s regular season, offi cial opinions of the University. Advertising offi ces of The Crimson White ly, but had the highest average player Meyer for contacting a recruit while Saban brought Kiffin in to meet with are in room 1014, Student Media Building, 414 Campus Drive East. The rating while the Trojans dealt with he was on a visit to Tennessee. He coaches and evaluate the offense. advertising mailing address is P.O. 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Mark Hammontree | Editor Monday, January 13, 2014 [email protected] Professors voice predictions for the new year

By Andy McWhorter | Assistant News Editor A resurgence of MySpace, the return of the 2014 slip dress and widespread 3-D printing are just a few of the things we can look forward to in EDUCATED 2014 if The University of Alabama’s annual educated guesses come to pass. For the 33rd year, the University of Alabama Office of Media guesses Relations asked some faculty and staff to take their best guesses about what big advance- For the 33rd year, the University of Alabama Offi ce of Media Relations asked some faculty and staff to ments will take place in the new year. “It was just kind of a fun project,” Cathy take their best guesses about what big advancements will take place in the new year. Andreen, a spokesperson for the University, said. “We asked faculty members to kind of go out on a limb and make predictions in their Marijuana areas of expertise.” 3-D printers MySpace Andreen said she feels the University has legalization been accurate, for the most part, with their pre- will go will resurge. dictions in the past. commercial. will slow. “We feel like we have a good track record,” Andreen said. “One year, many years ago, when ANDREW GRAETTINGER RANDALL HUFFAKER DIANNA DOLIVER there was a Major League Baseball strike, we “I would expect to see, hopefully by “They’re bringing people back to it “We’re not going to see a whole bunch had a professor who actually predicted the day the end of this year, some commercial slowly but surely. Most kids, preteens of states jump on board. It’s going to that the strike would end, and he was right.” spots that are going to be available for are looking to move away from Face- take some time to evaluate these poli- But the twists and turns of current events book now that Grandma’s on there, always prove some predictions off the mark. printing. Something like a Kinko’s might cies ... More states are going to get “Of course, on other occasions, we’ve had put a 3-D printer in.” and they’re looking at new things.” on board with decriminalization as opposed to legalizing small amounts.” someone predict that a particular candi- CW | Hannah Glenn date would win an election, and they didn’t,” Andreen said. This year, UA faculty and staff predicted a time as interacting.” going to be available for printing,” Graettinger continues or if they get to the point where they number of changes to occur in the coming year. Andrew Graettinger, director of the UA 3-D said. “Something like a Kinko’s might put a 3-D allow a little bit, and then how they deal with Randall Huffaker, an instructor in the depart- Printing Lab and an associate professor in the printer in.” that.” ment of advertising and public relations, pre- department of civil, construction and environ- Although household use might still be a few Although states might not jump on board full dicted that MySpace would have a comeback mental engineering, predicted that household years off, Graettinger predicted that we would legalization right away, Dolliver said states will in 2014. 3-D printers are still a few years off, but the one day see 3-D printers become common appli- continue to decriminalize the drug. “When I say resurgence, I mean a very lit- technology would expand into more commer- ances. “More states are going to get on board with tle resurgence,” Huffaker said. “It already has cial markets. “It’s becoming more and more popular,” decriminalization as opposed to legalizing come back a little bit.” Graettinger said 3-D printers are still rela- Graettinger said. “It’s going to be part of our small amounts,” Dolliver said. Huffaker predicted that, as the population on tively expensive and complex, with high-quality lives just like things like the microwave are part Alabama, however, is unlikely to follow the Facebook starts to include older generations, printers costing $10,000 to $15,000 and lower- of our lives.” crowd and relax restrictions on marijuana, teenagers and younger generations would quality models going for around $2,000. Current Diana Dolliver, an assistant professor in the given the political atmosphere and actions of return to the newly-redesigned MySpace, printers are also fairly complex to operate, department of criminal justice, predicted that surrounding states, Dolliver said. which now has a sharper focus on music. keeping all but the most dedicated garage tin- the push to legalize marijuana in the United Besides a MySpace comeback, 3-D printing “They’re bringing people back to it slowly but kerers out of the market. States would slow this year as the rest of the at Kinko’s and slowed marijuana legalization, surely,” Huffaker said. “Most kids, preteens are “I would say you’re probably going to see country watches Colorado and Washington other professors and instructors predicted that looking to move away from Facebook now that something in the next five to 10 years, where work out the logistics of legalization. 2014 will be an eventful year. grandma’s on there, and they’re looking at new the prices of those good-quality machines are “We’re not going to see a whole bunch of University faculty and staff predicted, among things.” going to get down into the thousand dollar states jump on board,” Dolliver said. “It’s other things, that car manufacturers will start Huffaker also predicted that augmented real- mark,” Graettinger said. “The ease of printing going to take some time to evaluate these making luxury hybrid plug-in cars; sports con- ity would find its way into social media on the will be pretty straightforward, so it will almost policies.” cussions, particularly in young people, will backs of devices like Google Glass. be like printing something – just push a button Dolliver said policies on drugged driving result in federal legislation; the NSA controver- “You’re taking me out of what’s basically my and you get your part out.” would be among the questions law enforce- sy will result in increased mobile phone encryp- hand and interacting with the world around Graettinger did, however, predict that 3-D ment will have to answer in Colorado and tion; slip dresses would come back into fashion me,” Huffaker said. “I think there will be a lot printers would find their way into dedicated Washington. and targeted advertising would be made easier more functionality, a lot more interplay like that businesses this year. “What these two states have done is say in 2014. that allows me to see what’s going on around “I would expect to see, hopefully by the end that there is no driving under the influence,” To see the full list of this year’s educated me, and I look and experience it at the same of this year, some commercial spots that are Dolliver said. “We’ll have to see if that trend guesses, visit uanews.ua.edu. p.4

John Brinkerhoff | Editor Monday, January 13, 2014 [email protected]

COLUMN | GRADE INFLATION Grade infl ation hinders student, class progress

By Patrick Crowley | Staff Columnist

Every student in every high school and college around the world is constantly reminded that the single, most important quantity one can possess is a high, if not perfect, grade point average. Frankly, I believe it is myopic to judge someone’s intellectual and academic capabilities by a single number when there are numerous qualitative characteristics that will always trump the perfect 4.0. Alas, this is not the world we live in, nor will it change anytime soon. In the wise words of many urban philosophers, “you gotta play the game to change the game.” Yet the game of attaining a high GPA actually results in a misrepresentation of your academic success and, thus, an illusory facade of your intellectual capabilities. The University of Alabama itself is notoriously From MCT Campus known to inflate the grades of the introduc- tory classes LETTER TO THE EDITOR to suppos- edly balance the hardness of the upper In response to ‘Freedom of religion does level classes. And if you think this problem is not guarantee exemption from law’ only iso- lated to The In the column “Religion does not Little Sisters of the Poor must do health effects. For example, known in its everyday operations. Patrick Crowley University guarantee exemption from law” in order to be exempt is fill out a the International Agency for Mr. Bailey’s assertion that of Alabama, last week, Matthew Bailey noted form expressing their religious Research on Cancer lists hor- “Religious liberty is extremely I encourage that “in order for…groups that objection to contraceptive cover- monal and oral contraceptives important in this country, but hav- you to visit whatwouldmyharvardgrade.be have challenged the mandate to age ignored an important fact. as Group 1 carcinogens. It’s dif- ing a religious belief doesn’t mean and smile at the bright red ‘A’ that appears succeed, they must prove these The very same form used to reg- ficult to imagine what compelling you are exempt from all generally on your screen. For those unaware, in businesses have a religious lib- ister a group’s religious objections interest the government has in applicable laws,” ignored a multi- December, Harvard – that old and presti- erty that is being substantially to contraceptive and abortifacient forcing Catholics who follow their tude of legal precedents, includ- gious university in Cambridge, Mass., – was burdened by the contraceptive drugs also authorizes the insurer religion’s timeless teachings to ing, but not limited to, Wisconsin publicly critiqued by a tenured professor mandate and then that the law is to cover them. This form is hardly fund other people’s promiscuity v. Yoder, Church of Lukumi because the most common grade given to a not a compelling governmental an “accommodation”; the nuns by pumping them full of cancer- Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah, and student at Harvard is close to an ‘A.’ interest that is the least restrictive have refused to sign it because causing drugs. Watchtower Society v. Village of But Harvard and The University of way to further the governmental it could still mean they would be Not everyone believes what the Stratton. In all these cases, the Alabama are not the only academic institu- interest.” required to employ a third party Catholic Church teaches about right to religious liberty trumped tions slowly inflating the grades of students. As Mr. Bailey also noted, Hobby to dispense what they consider human sexuality, and they have civil laws that clearly violated A Duke researcher said, “The average GPA Lobby must demonstrate it has a a grave moral evil. There’s no every right not to; however, foot- a group’s deeply held religious at four-year colleges and universities in the religious belief that could be vio- guarantee that this form would ing a bill of $9 a month for birth beliefs. U.S. rose from 2.52 (on a 4.0 scale) in the lated under the First Amendment. prevent them from having to fund control or hitting up one of 8,000 Non profit and for-profit institu- 1950s to 3.11 in 2006 and continues to climb.” The company is owned by a drugs that go against the funda- federally funded community tions across the country have The slow inflation of grades reduces the Christian family who has the right mental teachings of their faith, health centers for free condoms taken the contraception mandate intellectual intensity a student must possess to operate its business in accor- and the nuns don’t want to risk isn’t much to ask of a responsible to court and have won injunc- to earn a high grade. dance with its values, which it their consciences. Doing so would, individual who chooses to be sex- tions 52 out of 59 times, with many It also lowers the overall intensity of the does. Hobby Lobby is closed on as Mr. Bailey put it, “substantially ually active. more cases still to be decided. The class because the professor has to dumb Sundays, donates 10 percent of burden” their religious liberty. No one is forced to work for a courts seem to understand that down the course because students lack the its profits to charity, and provides Although this debate is, at its religious employer. Anyone look- religious liberty is more impor- intellectual fervor that was once expected its employees with spiritual coun- core, about religious freedom ing for someone to foot the bill tant than “free” birth control. It’s and demanded. Furthermore, a professor seling. It won’t be difficult for the and isn’t centered on the ques- for his or her birth control prob- a shame Mr. Bailey doesn’t. aiming for tenure wants better student eval- owner of Hobby Lobby to prove tion of whether contraception is ably shouldn’t work for a group uations, so they further reduce the workload that he is, in fact, religious. good, it’s worth noting that con- of Catholic nuns or an organiza- Joe Puchner is a freshman engi- and give out higher grades to please stu- Mr. Bailey’s claim that all the traception has plenty of adverse tion that makes its values clearly neering student. dents. This systemic crisis in all of academia promotes a vicious cycle, ultimately result- ing in a lesser academic education but with BEYONCÉ higher grades for students and easier tenure COLUMN | tracks for faculty members. So what seems great on paper – an inflated GPA – is in reality just an inaccurate mea- surement of a student’s academic success Women fi nd identity in new album ‘BEYONCÉ’ and future potential. For example, because of all the tremendously high GPAs at Harvard, By Samaria Johnson | Staff Columnist talked about how much of a plea- In Love,” where he references “Haunted” is bold commentary the only true academic honor is to graduate sure it was to degrade women. domestic abuse in a song about about so-called deviant sexuality without any honors. (Around 90 percent of It’s been a month since Beyoncé Lily Allen had the audacity to being, well, super-duper in love. with black lady queers front and Harvard students graduate with academic dropped a surprise new album, sing about how women are objec- I’m not fond of that nonsense in center. “XO” doesn’t mention gen- honors, the other 10 percent have the real and yeah, I won’t ever be over tified and slut-shamed and how a song celebrating black relation- der at all. Bey calls herself a femi- honor, though.) it. It was a move of pure spunk she wouldn’t twerk because she’s ships. Barring the few other hic- nist at least twice in two different An inflated GPA not only reduces the pres- and genius, sure, but when Bey intelligent, all while mockingly cups on the album, it’s just about languages. Feminism should be tige of an academic honor, but also impairs a released the self-titled visual dancing alongside black video perfect. humbled to have black women at student’s ability to judge her academic suc- album, she gifted the world with vixens. A white feminist decided BEYONCÉ is about a black its party. cess and intellectual potential relative to her a two-hour love song for black that it was her place to say that woman who’s aware of her power BEYONCÉ is a multilayered peers. As college students seeking advanta- women. After a year filled to the Michelle Obama is a disgrace to (“***Flawless”); who also enjoys and intelligent work of art. More geous opportunities, it is about being better brim with absolute tomfoolery feminism for taking on a domes- the security she has to be vul- importantly, it’s a work that than everyone else – or at least pretending surrounding black women, she tic role as First Lady, ignoring the nerable (“Drunk In Love”). It’s doesn’t make caricatures of black to be better. ended it by delivering one of the loaded history of black women about a “good” black woman women, refuses to marginalize or It would be naive as students to ascribe most beautiful clap backs any- and family, discounting the narra- who’s learned to enjoy her sexual- compartmentalize or undermine blame solely to administrators and faculty one’s seen in a while. tives Mrs. O subverts about black ity. “Blow” and “Partition” sound any part of our experiences – not when much of the academic curriculum and There are plenty of people womanhood and motherhood in like yet more freak-nasty songs, our sexualities, not our relation- classes are dictated by the caliber of the who’ve leveled considerable cri- that position. but for us black women like Bey ships with their families and sig- students. Still, faculty and administration tique against Beyoncé and her We could talk forever about who’re always plagued with fear nificant others, not our emotions. should not merely disregard this issue in album, most of it from burnt white Miley Cyrus’ cultural appropria- of being carefree black girls while Beyoncé is a person, in all of her favor of boasting about an increasing amount feminists who seemed awfully tion shenanigans. Don’t forget struggling to become one, who’ve gritty and complex and beautiful of academically excellent UA students. jealous that their Lena Dunhams how the same white women who been raised to be proper ladies, glory, which might seem so obvi- The inimical action of grade inflation will and Sheryl Sandbergs have yet praised Lena Dunham for her with every cultural expectation ous as to not warrant mention, reduce the opportunities for the University, to match Bey’s flawlessness, chronic nudity on Girls, calling it a within and outside the black com- but which black women have a faculty and, most importantly, students. I but some of it is valid. Beyoncé’s bold statement about female sexu- munity that comes with, it’s bra- disturbing lack of in our represen- believe the University should promote a album is worth the attention, even ality, started whining about how zenly thrilling. tation. Beyoncé isn’t every black fairer, more rigorous academic system, but the negative vibes haters gave off. Bey’s amazing laser-cut leather It’s about a black woman find- woman, but she’s a lot of us, and I still have to play the game to change the It shed much-needed light on how bodysuit in her Super Bowl half- ing fulfillment in being a mother all of us can share in this album in game. Or do I? I just can’t decide with my black women are treated and the time show was anti-woman and (“Blue”) and also unapologeti- some capacity. inflated GPA. role(s) we’re expected to fulfill. pandered to the male gaze. cally taking pride in her hard-won Perhaps a refresher course? Listen. There are some things independence (“Grown Woman”). Samaria Johnson is a senior Patrick Crowley is a junior majoring in Robin Thicke has a black wife and, not-so-awesome about Beyoncé Bey leaves room for queer black majoring in history. Her column mathematics, finance and economics. His while promoting “Blurred Lines,” – like Jay Z’s verse in “Drunk girls: For one, the video for runs biweekly on Mondays. columns runs weekly on Mondays.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Did the winter weather affect your travel back to Tuscaloosa? Mazie Bryant editor-in-chief Letters to the editor must contain fewer than 300 words and guest columns less than 800. Send submissions to letters@ (Yes: 40%) Lauren Ferguson managing editor Mackenzie Brown online editor cw.ua.edu. Submissions must include the author’s name, year, (No: 60%) Katherine Owen production editor Christopher Edmunds chief copy editor major and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for veri- fication and will not be published. Students should also include Anna Waters visuals editor John Brinkerhoff opinion editor This Week’s Poll: Who do you think will be the next Alabama their year in school and major. The Crimson White reserves the quarterback? right to edit all guest columns and letters to the editor. cw.ua.edu/poll Monday, January 13, 2014 p.5 Alabama startup company receives $150,000 NSF grant

By Morgan Funderburk | of Entrepreneurs build- Contributing Writer ing, which houses multiple startups in a small-business The National Science incubator. Foundation has awarded “Initially, the most sup- $150,000 to a University of portive people were over in Alabama startup company AIME,” Sayler said. “I was a that is working to make a Ph.D. student. I knew noth- more effective and longer- ing about business; I had lasting catalyst to be used never even taken a busi- in chemical reactions. ness course. They hold your Martin Bakker, a UA hand, they teach you about associate professor of writing a business plan chemistry, co-founded and all these other things ThruPore Technologies I never even knew you had with Franchessa Sayler, to do.” who earned her Ph.D. in Neither Bakker nor analytical chemistry from Sayler have had any experi- the University this past ence in the business world May. outside of academia, but The idea originally the environment of the formed when Sayler began University allows startups analyzing existing cata- to grow without of some of lysts for a colleague at the the typical pressure asso- University. The catalysts ciated with the business proved to function quite world and lets them focus poorly in her tests, and on the similarities between she saw the academia opportunity and business to begin instead of the producing a differences. more effec- You are focusing “In one tive carbon science on what needs sense run- catalyst ning a small sheet to to be done. business is be intro- not terribly duced into different the market. — Franchessa Sayler from running An initial a research $50,000 NSF group,” Innovation Bakker said. Corps grant allowed for “However, business is research to begin on the now, now, now, now, now. CW File new catalyst, which led to Academia is, I wouldn’t Students volunteer to babysit children of graduate and undergraduate students. The service is provided by the University for free. the latest grant. say mañana, but there is The larger grant will be this tendency of, ‘I can’t used to do product testing do it right today; I’ll do it to remove any sort of risk tomorrow.’” from the production pro- The expansion of Volunteers babysit for students cess. Because ThruPore’s ThruPore Technologies will catalysts will be used in also continue to open up multi-million dollar pro- opportunities for students Sitters for Service help student parents manage class and family duction facilities, inves- at the University. tors within those facilities “By bringing University are hesitant to make a of Alabama-developed By Jessica Smith | Staff Reporter much, by serving UA’s student and fac- change that has performed technologies to the mar- ulty parents,” Charles said. “Watching well only on a small scale. ketplace, we can grow the The struggles of parenthood and WHAT TO KNOW the program grow from what it was This proves difficult for economy and help pro- full-time classwork are made easier my freshman year to what it is now ThruPore Technologies pel job creation,” Carl A. thanks to Sitters for Service, a pro- WHAT: Application to volunteer has been especially rewarding. I feel who have, so far, only been Pinkert, UA vice president gram that uses undergraduate stu- and receive sitting services as though I’ve been a part of foster- able to produce a relatively for research, said. “We are dents to provide free babysitting ser- WHEN: Due Thursday ing something that will continue to fill small number of the cata- pleased to have more than vices to student parents. WHERE: gps.ua.edu a need within the school long after I lysts at once. a dozen startup companies Undergraduate students volunteer graduate and move on from here.” “These are very big located on campus. The their time to babysit in exchange for The Undergraduate Parent Support plants, and when you have opportunity to work within community service hours. Students Student parents interested in receiv- and Graduate Parent Support pro- a billion dollars invested in and alongside these innova- interested in serving as a student sit- ing free babysitting are required to fill grams at the University provide an a plant, you take no risks,” tive companies is another ter go through an application and out an application at the beginning of academic, social and emotional sup- Bakker said. “It’s very dif- way we’re exposing our interview process and, if selected, are each semester. Student parents are port system for student parents. UPS ficult to get something new students to technology and trained in infant and child CPR. randomly selected for the program and GPS help to create new programs in, because that is a risk opportunities that benefit Cori Perdue, graduate school pro- depending on the number of student and provide assistance for partici- they are going to have to them both now and in their grams director, said she realized stu- sitters available. pants. They also work to implement take.” futures.” dent parents had a hard time balanc- Each student sitter agrees to pro- family-friendly campus events to help ThruPore is currently Sayler said she believed ing school and having kids. vide 20, 30 or 40 hours of free babysit- student parents access campus and looking into having a joint merging business and sci- “We have about 2,000 students ting over the course of one semester, community resources, develop sup- venture with a larger com- ence did not negatively on campus that have kids, and their while each student parent in the pro- port networks and have a presence on pany to be able to have a affect her research. number one concern was childcare,” gram receives up to 30 hours of free campus. larger and more sustainable “I think that it helps steer Perdue said. babysitting for that semester. The The deadline to apply to be a stu- synthesis of the product. it in a direction that is ben- Leah Tucker, a junior majoring Sitters for Service program renews dent sitter or for sitting services is The team is in the process of eficial to everyone,” Sayler in communicative disorders and each semester, with a new application Thursday by 11:59 p.m. Interviews will moving into a rented space said. “You are focusing sci- Spanish, said Sitters for Service process for both interested student sit- be conducted Jan. 21-24. Students will in the University’s Alabama ence on what needs to be has become one of her favorite ters and student parents. be expected to provide their availabil- Innovation and Mentoring done.” organizations. Stephanie Charles, a senior stu- ity for the semester, indicate the num- “The families are extremely hard- dent sitter majoring in history and ber of hours they will commit to serve working and gracious for the help,” anthropology, said The University of (20, 30 or 40), select desired CPR train- Tucker said. “Being in school is time- Alabama has given her so much as a ing times if needed and take a picture consuming, and I can’t even imagine student and she wanted to give back. if one is not already on file at the time doing it with kids. I am so glad to be a “Sitters for Service has given me the of their interview. part of an organization that gives back unique opportunity to give back to the To view applications for student sit- to these members of the Tide.” UA community, which has given me so ters and parents, visit gps.ua.edu. 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Abbey Crain | Editor Monday, January 13, 2014 [email protected] Top reads for the new year By Deanne Winslett | Assistant Culture Editor Setting new goals for the new year is a social norm, but oftentimes we let them go as the year carries on. To keep your resolution going strong, consider reading some of these novels to keep you on track as the new semester and new year pick up. “Einstein: His Life and Universe” “On Looking: Eleven Walks with by Walter Isaacson Expert Eyes” (List price: $18.95) by Alexandra Horowitz (List price: $27) If you’ve resolved to become more interested in math and science this year but don’t have the time If you’re trying to expand your way of thinking or energy to dedicate yourself to a class on the and live outside of your comfort zone this year, subject, consider staying true to your New Year’s go for a walk with Alexandra Horowitz in “On resolution by giving Walter Issacson’s “Einstein” a Looking.” The novel follows Horowitz as she chance. Isaacson takes the reader on a journey takes 11 walks, each focusing on a different through Albert Einstein’s life in a candid way that encounter with a variety of experts. She walks shows the different sides to the well known and talks with a child, a geologist and even a scientist. Beyond E=MC^2, Isaacson invites the dog, to name a few, as she attempts to see the reader to see the humorous and odd side to world from their point of view. Horowitz addresses Einstein that not many people are taught in their the way that we perceive everyday things versus introduction physics classes. He recounts events the way that others do, opening the reader up to without much embellishment, allowing Einstein’s a new way of interpreting everyday encounters. quirky personality to stand for itself, such as when This book is ideal if your resolution is to Einstein offered his wife his Nobel Prize money to re-evaluate your perception. divorce him. If you’ve never felt engaged by the world of science before, take a look at it through the experiences of one of the ﬁ eld’s leading characters. You’ll learn a lot about the scientist Amazon.com Amazon.com and his discoveries as you trek through the pages of “Einstein” in a way that you never could from an online physics self-help lecture.

“Divergent” “Life Is So Good” by Veronica Roth by Richard Glaubman and (List price: $9.99) George Dawson (List price: $15) Anyone aiming to be more adventurous this year can do so vicariously through the pages of the For those heading into the new year low in “Divergent” series. Fans of books about more spirits and morale, “Life Is So Good” can provide than what they present at face value will appreciate the perspective you need. RIchard Glaubman the symbolism that author Veronica Roth manages paired with George Dawson to tell the story of to weave into every page, creating both a new Dawson’s inspiring life, from when he was a type of adventure story and symbol of young boy helping his parents on their farm to independence and self-confi dence. “Divergent” is when he fi nally learned to read at the age of 98 set in a dystopia divided into fi ve factions, and and all of the struggles in between. Dawson people are assigned a faction based on the results states “life is so good” despite the obstacles that of one test, which they take when they are he encounters, giving the reader a refreshing teenagers. The main character Tris takes it upon perspective on living through and overcoming herself to defy this system, and Roth tells Tris’ adversity. This book is in no way new to the story with a, no-nonsense approach. The third market, having originally been published in installment of the series was released at the end 2000, but Dawson’s approach to life could give of 2013, and the “Divergent” movie is set to you the mental boost you need to take on new premiere in March so now is the ideal time to give challenges. this series a chance. Amazon.com Amazon.com

COLUMN | HEALTH Dining halls should nix buffet style

By Heather Combs

With graduation fast approaching, I find myself reminiscing about my freshman days, residing on campus and living on dining halls. But as I continue to think back, I have realized something: Every dining hall on campus is buffet-style, with what seems to be bottomless food, and frankly, we may as well have been eating at Golden Corral. Students would benefit from the University of Alabama doing away with all-you-can-eat buffet-style dining halls or, at the very least, adding restrictions. At first, this notion may seem absurd, but it would CW File be far more absurd to leave All-you-can-eat buffets contribute to rising obesity rates and things the way they are. should have restrictions to discourage unhealthy eating habits. With obesity rates con- tinuing to rise, University relearn the proper way to the University’s students dining halls are only aid- prepare a plate in a buffet- by encouraging better eating this increase. A com- style setting. ing habits. mon trend among buffet Within our dining halls, Completely removing restaurants is to fill your there are no limits on the buffet dining halls is clear- plate with as much food number of “seconds” one ly not a feasible option, as you can and then add can have, no requirement considering the number more, and UA dining halls to include healthy foods of students that must be are almost encouraging on one’s plate and no rule fed per day. Incorporating this same trend. This is against having multiple restrictions similar to only considered OK in entrées (i.e. pizza, ham- those used in K-12 schools moderation, but the prob- burger and pasta) all on would prove to be benefi- lem is that dining halls can one plate. From K-12, cial in preparing students account for the majority of students are taught the to fight the war against students’ meals. There are proper way to eat in a buf- obesity and weight gain. no restrictions within our fet setting, but the second Foods should be catego- dining halls to eliminate you cross the threshold of rized by entrée or main this tendency, and by allow- a university dining hall, all meal, side dish, salad or ing this system to continue that knowledge goes right soup and dessert. Workers as it is, the University is out the window. At this should also be assigned to enabling unhealthy eat- age, students are expected each station, ensuring no ing habits that may fol- to know what a healthy plate exceeds the recom- low students even past plate should consist of, as mended portion and that graduation. well as the proper portion each plate consists of all Strangely, grade schools for each food item, but as the major food groups. have a better meal sys- I look at the plates of stu- The University has much tem, structured to promote dents around me, these to improve on in terms of healthy eating. Maybe it is expectations may be too encouraging healthy eat- time for us to take a lesson high. Fortunately, there are ing habits, and the dining from middle school and changes that can be made halls are the perfect place to promote the health of to start. Monday, January 13, 2014 p.7

CW | Austin Bigoney Jacob Thompson, musician and owner of the Druid City Time & Spaceship recording studio, said the studio is a “happy accident” after returning to Tuscaloosa following Hurricane Katrina. Tuscaloosa welcomes opening of new recording studio

By Laura Testino | Contributing Writer have any music recorded for them, and I phone overdub,” Allen said. always wanted to be able to document it. DC Moon, a band member of Mary Opportunity often nestles in unexpected The blueprint of that was simply for me It’s really nice to work as an enabler in that Tylosaur, has been performing and recording times and places. The Druid City Time & to impress myself with it – to make it capacity, where you’re totally just in it with with Tuscaloosa-based bands since the 1970s. Spaceship, for example, a newly function- somebody helping them produce a great work He was impressed with the professional and ing recording studio just outside the city of where I would want to record. that’s hopefully just as fantastic – the best relaxed atmosphere of the Spaceship after Tuscaloosa, is tucked away on a wooded path they could possibly be,” he said. recording two songs there this past November. that opens to reveal the muted green building Allen has most recently worked with the “[Thompson] has worked in a lot of profes- on a 40-acre plot of land. — Jacob Thompson Dead Balloons, a band based in Birmingham. sional studios, and he’s been around for a long Jacob Thompson, musician and studio Band member Chris Seifert enjoyed the time. It’s really nice to have somebody who’s owner, refers to his studio as a “happy acci- unconventional aspects of the location. well versed in what musicians need in the student” and a “labor of love” that became pos- Thompson came back to Tuscaloosa and “I wanted the guitar to sound really large dio,” Moon said. sible after meeting his wife and receiving the crafted a studio where the audio appeals can at one point in the song, to sound like it was Thompson enjoys having a creative job land as a gift from her family. be both seen and heard through visual ele- going into outer space,” he said. where his experience at work constantly “It’s as much by accident as by plan. I’m ments and the wide array of gear. To accomplish this, the band relocated and changes. fond of saying every moment is the summa- “This room in particular, it’s meant to tempt recorded outside. “It’s always an adventure, it really is… tion of history,” he said. you. It’s meant to go, ‘Wow, I’ve never seen Thompson treasures the possibilities he Strangers show up at your house, and they Thompson operated Green Pyramid, a one of those before,’ and there’s a reason you finds in being completely surrounded by open invade your home, and you live with them and recording studio in Tuscaloosa, from 1996 would come here,” Thompson said. land. you have this intense period of creative activ- to 2001, before leaving Alabama for jobs in He also crafted the console, a combination “Nothing’s more inspirational than nature ity, and then when it’s over they go away,” he both New York City and New Orleans. He of Neve and Solid State Logic pieces that sits … It’s quite an amenity,” he said. said. “It’s this brief, intense encounter, and returned to Alabama after Hurricane Katrina, in the middle of the Spaceship. Allen encouraged Seifert and his band to hopefully you’re left with some sort of souve- and began constructing Druid City Time & David Allen, a recent University of Alabama use this amenity a second time to overcome a nir out of it.” Spaceship as part of his new home. graduate and event coordinator at Green Bar, roadblock with a song. Thompson encourages musicians to visit “The blueprint of that was simply for me spends many hours at this console as an audio “[The Dead Balloons and I] went out and we druidcityspaceship.org for further informa- to impress myself with it – to make it where I engineer. took a long walk beside a creek in the middle tion and to view a full list of available gear at would want to record,” he said. “I see punk bands all the time that don’t of nowhere, and we got this idea for a xylo- the Spaceship.

COLUMN | HEALTH

MCT Campus Join us on The new Xbox One, while slightly larger than other consoles, has less risk of overheating. GetWednesday, January 15th from Xbox One lives up to hype, 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Ferguson Center 1st-3rd Floors) competes with Playstation 4

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involvement fair! You The Xbox One launched on Nov. 22, giving the Playstation 4 some much needed competi- on don’t want to miss it. tion. Launching a week after the PS4, the Xbox The Xbox One caters to the generation One was playing catch up but after having sold one million units on launch day, the “console of iPhone users and Netfl ix watchers by war” is still neck and neck. trying to become the media center of The Xbox One has a different focus than the PS4 or the under-appreciated Wii U. Whereas the living room. the latter cater almost specifically to gamers as dedicated video game consoles, the Xbox One caters to the generation of iPhone users Board and Netflix watchers by trying to become the media center of the living room. and voice commands in the living room. The While playing the Xbox at a friend’s house, new Kinect improves on the original’s idea in Sponsored by The Source I noticed that the Xbox One is slightly bulkier almost every way. Given the Xbox One’s focus and bigger than the PS4 or even than the Xbox on multitasking and multimedia, the Kinect 360. The tradeoff is that the Xbox One won’t functions as an extension, giving players the suffer from the fatal flaw of overheating as its ability of voice commands, visual sign-in and predecessor did. With heat vents covering it, it video calling with Skype. The Xbox One con- seems almost as if Microsoft chose functional- troller is also an improvement over the Xbox ity over form. 360 controller. Microsoft took a less-is-more The Xbox One packs a 500 GB hard drive approach by tweaking the little things about like the PS4, but unlike the PS4, the hard drive the controller and not giving it a major over- cannot be removed or replaced. Microsoft haul like Sony did with the PS4 controller. The SPRING 2014 LOCK-IN EDITION hopes to counter this in the future with the new controller has an improved D-pad with a introduction of external storage systems. The lighter feel and better grip. The newest addi- back of the box has a HDMI pass-through that tion is the creation of rumble triggers that can is meant for a TV cable, satellite hookup or be programmable to specific responses and even a computer. give players a better immersion into gameplay. Free Food • Involvement Opportunities A big feature of the Xbox One is the multi- The games, like the PS4 launch, are some- tasking feature called Snapping. When watch- what lacking, and I would be amiss if I didn’t • Door Prizes • Karaoke • Crafts ing TV or playing a game, players can snap mention that currently the Xbox One runs to a second app. Snapping opens a window on games in a upscaled version of 1080p rather the right side of the screen, allowing players to than naturally like the PS4. It is a small prob- do multiple things at one time such as receive lem that should be sorted out in the near game invites and surf the web. future. For now, the Xbox One is still in the Each unit comes with what has been dubbed lead for gaming consoles that offer more than Kinect 2.0, a camera that tracks movement just the standard game play experience. p.8 Monday, January 13, 2014

SWIMMING AND DIVING Tide wins home swim meet

By Sean Landry | Contributing Writer impressive Saturday, with senior The team paired strong performances Hornikel winning both the 100 freestyle in short distance races with dominant Kristian Gkolomeev traveled 50 and 200 freestyle, senior Vlad Caciuc showings in relays. Both teams swept hours, roughly 5,700 miles in the air, taking second in both the 100 back- the relays, with the men taking four of arrived in Tuscaloosa from Athens, stroke and butterfly, and sophomore the top five places in the 200 medley, and Greece on Wednesday morning, and Brett Walsh finishing third in the 100 winning the 200 freestyle by more than swam 50 yards in 20.48 seconds on butterfly and second in the 50 freestyle. 5 seconds. The women were similarly Saturday afternoon – good enough for On the women’s side, Alabama was assertive in the relays, taking three of first place in the men’s 50 freestyle and paced by sophomore Emma Saunders, the top five places in the 200 medley. At one of Alabama’s many victories en who won both the 100 and 200 freestyle, the final tally, the women won 10 of 16 route to a 184-96 rout of Kentucky. helping lead the team to a 149-113 vic- events, and the men won 12 of 16. Swimming and diving coach Dennis tory over Arkansas and a 152-110 win Pursley said the team showed good Pursley said Gkolomeev, a freshman over Kentucky. signs at Saturday’s meet while they who competed for Greece in the 2012 Pursley said Saturday’s meet was prepare for SEC Championships, which Olympic Games, is an important addi- an important mental victory for the begin Feb. 18 in Athens, Ga. tion to an already strong stable of Crimson Tide. “I think we’re in a good place right sprinters. “What I was looking for more than now.” Pursley said. “I think they’ve “We’ve got Brett [Walsh] and Vlad anything was a team that was spirited, done the work they need to do, and it’s [Caciuc] and some other guys who brought some fight to the meet, was a question of whether they can go into are very great sprinters. You can’t excited about it and just really focused the SECs as they did last year, and as have enough sprinters because of all on performing to the best of their ability they did today, focused and determined the sprint relays.” Pursley says. “BJ on the day.” Pursley said. “We’ve been and spirited and enthusiastic. It’s all in [Hornikel] comes down to the sprint up and down and not as consistent as the head right now, on the morale and events and is very competitive. Now we would have liked to have been in mental side … I think it’s going to be an we’ve gotten more fortified in that area the year so far. We wanted to get back exciting championship season for us.” CW | Austin Bigoney with the addition of Kristian.” on track, and I think they did that this The teams will host Emory on Jan. 25 The women’s swimming and diving team defeated both Arkansas and The Alabama sprinters were weekend.” at the Alabama Aquatics Center. Kentucky Saturday, while the men’s team defeated Kentucky. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Crimson Tide downs Ole Miss 93-79 for ﬁ rst SEC win

By Nick Sellers | Staff Reporter minutes of play. scoring effort. “If one’s not on, the is the largest total for a game at “My team needs me, I need my other one can be, so they have a lot Foster Auditorium this season. Behind the shooting precision of team, so I gotta do what I gotta do, of confidence in each other.” The Crimson Tide is 6-2 at home veteran guards Daisha Simmons they do what they gotta do,” Myers In another Crimson Tide trade- this season. and Shafontaye Myers, Alabama said. “So we pull together to get a mark, Alabama nabbed 10 steals “We want to make this the (8-8, 1-3) defeated the visiting Ole win.” from the Rebels, turning it into 23 best home court advantage in the Miss Rebels (9-8, 0-3) with a score Myers led all players with 28 points. Myers accounted for four country,” Curry said. “The envi- of 93-79 for the Crimson Tide’s first points. Simmons finished with 23 of those steals, and Sharin Rivers ronment, the opportunity to play Southeastern Conference win. points, going a perfect 9-9 in free and Simmons contributed two in this facility really makes it dif- “I think it’s just great to see it throws. steals apiece. The Rebels commit- ficult. We have a great crowd, and happen for the kids,” coach Kristy In the first game since former ted 15 overall turnovers, while the our crowd was phenomenal today, Curry said. “They worked extreme- starter Karyla Middlebrook was Crimson Tide was responsible for and we hope everybody comes ly hard. I know I sound like a bro- ruled out for the season, every 10. back on Thursday night because ken record, but it’s always good to player on the Crimson Tide roster The first 10 minutes of the first we need them.” get that first [conference win]. You earned playing time, while nine half remained close between the Tia Faleru scored 27 points to can focus on that next one.” players scored points for Alabama. Crimson Tide and Rebels, as the lead Ole Miss in that category. Myers, who leads the team Four players finished in double lead changed three times and the Gracie Frizzell was the only in points per game, knocked digits for the Crimson Tide, includ- game was tied the same number other Rebel to reach double-digit down four three-pointers, which ing freshman Ashley Williams, of occasions. Then Alabama took scoring. accounted for all but three of the who scored 14 and reserve Briana charge behind Myers’ sharpshoot- Alabama next plays rival team’s baskets from downtown. Hutchen, who chipped in 13 points. ing, and Alabama pulled ahead for Auburn Thursday night at Foster Myers had 21 points by halftime, “They work so hard, and to see good. Auditorium before embarking UA Athletics while Simmons also achieved that pay off for those kids, it means The official attendance for on trips to South Carolina and Coach Kristy Curry congratulates Shafontaye double digits after 20 a lot,” Curry said of the overall Sunday’s game was 2,561, which Kentucky. Myers during the Tide’s win against Ole Miss.

Getting the Most from UA Wireless Networking

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Alabama attractive they are willing to hire more workers. Trent said slow eco- for new businesses nomic growth combined with issues at the federal level, such ECONOMY FROM PAGE 1 as the budget crisis and the government sequester, made Ijaz gave a few pieces of businesses reluctant to hire advice for future UA graduates last year. In 2013, Huntsville, hoping to succeed in Alabama’s Oxford and Anniston, Ala. economy. were the hardest hit areas in “Get all the skills that you the state. can,” Ijaz said. “A lot of firms Trent said he maintains a that I’ve talked to have become positive outlook towards 2014 very picky about what skills and contends that, despite the they need. There are definite- difficulties over the last year, ly jobs in skilled sectors. For Alabama remains a strong example, if you’re in engineer- environment for business. ing, you’ll definitely be able to Area Development Magazine CW | Austin Bigoney find a job.” ranked Alabama the fourth- The Alabama gymnastics team posted its highest opening meet score in school history Friday against Missouri. However, he cautioned stu- best state in the nation for busi- dents that getting their dream ness in 2013, and a Kaufman Crimson Tide competes were overflowed throughout the rest balance beam, finishing with a 9.875. job right out of school is not Foundation survey on small of the arena. Alabama’s 49.075 on beam was lower necessarily a realistic goal in business friendliness gave the for teammate after injury “Our students are amazing,” than all but three beam routines last this economy. state an A+ rating. Patterson said. “When the doors season. Alabama finished strong “It used to be, if you majored “Relative to other southeast- GYMNASTICS FROM PAGE 1 opened up two hours ahead of time, on floor with a 49.3, led by Diandra in finance you would start work- ern states in particular, I think and the lower level, they started Milliner’s 9.95, which one judge ing in finance; that’s not the our business environment “I thought this was an amazing packing it in. I can’t express my scored a 10. case anymore,” Ijaz said. “You is regarded as being pretty start,” senior Kim Jacob said. “I’m appreciation enough to our fans, DeMeo competed in the all around may have to take something business-friendly,” Trent said. so proud of the freshmen. And the but certainly to the University stu- for the first time in her career, earn- less than what you expected “That’s a plus for attracting seniors, juniors and sophomores for dents. That’s a pretty great sign of ing a 39.1. Jacob won the all around just to get your foot in.” other companies to the state.” stepping up when Kayla went down. support.” with a 39.525. Socioeconomic analyst Ijaz and Trent will discuss We were all upset. We don’t want Alabama opened the meet with a “Kim continues to be a rock for Carolyn Trent works to com- the forecast at the annual any of our teammates to get hurt. solid 49.3 on the vault, led by 2013 us,” Patterson said. “I thought her pile the “Alabama Business Economic Outlook Conference But I think we used that; we were NCAA vault champion Diandra floor routine was exceptionally Confidence Index,” which in Montgomery Wednesday, competing for Kayla tonight. It was Milliner’s 9.925. On uneven bars, the great.” shows what the executives of which will be attended by busi- an amazing start.” Crimson Tide posted a 49.475, better Alabama will hit the road next major businesses across the ness leaders from across the A UA spokesman said that after than it did on bars in any meet last week, traveling to Knoxville, Tenn., state are thinking about the state as well as representatives filling up the designated student season. for a tri-meet with Kentucky and economy and whether or not from many state agencies. seating, more than 1,000 students Jacob saved Alabama on Nebraska.

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FOOTBALL Four juniors leave for NFL Draft

By Charlie Potter | Assistant Sports Editor “Just being able to play here and achieve the things I was able to Four Crimson Tide juniors have It doesn’t matter what kind of achieve just means so much to decided to leave Alabama a year me.” early and enter the NFL Draft, grade they give you. You’ve Hubbard is slated to be chosen while a fifth may reportedly join still got to go out there and anywhere between the second the quartet. and fourth round. The outside Cyrus Kouandjio, Ha Ha present yourself. linebacker received his degree in Clinton-Dix, Jeoffrey Pagan and business management from the Adrian Hubbard all announced in University this December. a press conference Thursday that — Adrian Hubbard “It doesn’t matter what kind of they will forgo their final year of grade they give you,” Hubbard eligibility at Alabama. said. “You’ve still got to go out ESPN’s Joe Schad reported round grade from the league and there and present yourself.” Sunday afternoon that junior is largely rated as the No. 1 safety The news of Sunseri making the safety Vinnie Sunseri will enter prospect. jump to the NFL with one year the draft as well. “I bought into this system since of eligibility remaining broke “I’d like to commend each I was in high school,” Clinton- Sunday afternoon, but there and every one of these young Dix said. “Coach Saban told me has been no confirmation from men … who have had a fantastic if I came here and I worked hard, Alabama. Sunseri sustained a career here at The University of I would be a great player and I season-ending ACL injury, forcing Alabama,” coach Nick Saban said could be three-and-done and go him to miss the second half of the at the press conference Thursday. conquer my dreams and whatnot. season. “They’ve done a wonderful job And I feel like I’ve done that. He Thirteen Alabama juniors have representing this institution, told me I did, said I worked hard, left early for the draft since Saban their families and this football and he also told me if I stayed, I became the coach of the Crimson program.” could graduate and win all types Tide, including 11 first-round Kouandjio received a first-round of awards. It has ups and downs in draft picks. grade from the NFL and is consid- my decision-making, but I think I Junior linebacker Trey DePriest ered to be one of the top offensive made the right decision.” said he would come back while tackles entering the draft. Pagan is projected to fall the team was in New Orleans for He said the hardest part was between the second and third the Sugar Bowl. giving up the opportunity to play rounds. The defensive lineman “I know it’s difficult for each another year beside his brother, said he was thankful for Saban and every one of these players Arie Kouandjio. and the coaching staff for giv- to make decisions,” Saban said. “It’s tough. It’s really emotional ing him the chance to play at “They each love The University for me,” Kouandjio said. “It’s hard Alabama. of Alabama, and they [had] for me to even talk about it right “There was a time I thought to make a difficult business CW | Austin Bigoney now.” I was never going to be able to decision about what is best for Jeoffrey Pagan (top left), Cyrus Kouandjio (top right) and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Clinton-Dix received a first- play football again,” Pagan said. their future.” (bottom) have decided to leave Alabama a year early and enter the NFL Draft.

SPORTSIN BRIEF Rumph to leave for Texas Men’s basketball loses to UGA Jacob honored for performance Alabama defensive line coach Chris Rumph is leaving The Alabama men’s basketball team fell on the road Alabama senior gymnast Kim Jacob was named Capital Alabama to take the same position at Texas, according to Saturday 66-58 to the Georgia Bulldogs, dropping its fi rst SEC One’s Impact Performance of the Week for her showing in multiple reports. BamaOnline.com fi rst reported the news game of the season. With the Bulldogs’ 19-8 run in the fi rst the Crimson Tide’s season opening win over Missouri. Saturday. half, the Crimson Tide trailed 34-23 at halftime. Following the Jacob tied a career-best in the all around with a 39.525 in Rumph had been Alabama’s defensive line coach since half, Alabama cut the lead to three after a 10-3 run. However, Alabama’s 197.15 to 193.425 win on Friday. 2010 and had developed NFL draftees Josh Chapman, Jesse the Crimson Tide was called for 29 fouls, leading to 21 more Williams and Damion Square. free-throw attempts for the Bulldogs. Senior guard Trevor Releford led Alabama with 17 points. Compiled by Kayla Howard and Marc Torrence