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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 115, Issue 18 Students killed Blackburn Institute over weekend releases new curriculum By Jessica Alexander The 2002 Ford Explorer over- Senior Staff Reporter turned after 18-year old Bailey By Drew Taylor of the state’s educational sys- ideas are submitted by the Bend and Anniston. From their reportedly overcompensated to Senior Staff Reporter tem, the Blackburn Institute Fellows in an exit survey at the traveling, the Fellows will be Freshmen Virginia Gray keep her SUV on the interstate. Fellows will analyze three end of the school year and are able to see these schools first- Bailey and Rebecca Valerie It was reported that Bailey was For years, the Blackburn focal points of the new curricu- then reviewed by the Institute. hand and be able to interact Bettis were killed in a motor found dead in the vehicle after Institute has taken pride in lum: the achievement gap, the “We always want our stu- with teachers and administra- vehicle accident Friday night. the crash. Bettis and two other being a dynamic leadership government’s role in education dents to be able to dictate what tors from these schools. Satsuma Police Chief David passengers in Bailey’s vehicle organization at the University, and funding for both higher they’re most interested in and The issue of the achieve- Benefield told News Channel were taken to USA Medical carefully examining state and education and K-12 schools. what keeps their attention ment gap will also be brought 5 that six girls, all students of Center to be treated for inju- national problems and prepar- Last year’s curriculum dealt best,” Shook said. into play, which is the differ- the University, were traveling ries. ing young men and women to with workforce development For many aspects of the ence between performance in south on I-65 in two separate Bettis suffered serious inju- be tomorrow’s leaders. in Alabama. education system the Fellows achievement tests between vehicles on their way to the ries and was pronounced Last Tuesday, the Institute Marc Shook, director of will take field trips to differ- students from poor, under- beach for the Labor Day holi- dead at the hospital, accord- presented a new curriculum the Institute, said the cur- ent schools around the state, developed communities and day weekend. ing to reports. The other two for the academic year, called riculum is primarily based on specifically in the Black Belt students from wealthier ones. The accident reportedly hap- “Education in Alabama.” ideas that students as well as region. These places include pened around 8:20 p.m. Friday. See DEATHS, page 3 Dealing with various facets alumni want to discuss. The Moundville, Camden, Gee’s See BLACKBURN, page 2

CRIMSON TIDE FOOTBALL | ALABAMA 34, CLEMSON 10

CW | Adam Smith John Parker Wilson prepares to throw a pass during the Alabama-Clemson game. Tide rises in polls, makes Sports Illustrated cover

By Charity Scott Crimson Tide on this week’s Head coach Nick Saban said “I am sure with a week to had a rushing score against the performance amongst the Senior Sports Reporter cover, and the latest AP Top 25 Johnson was always their con- prepare, he would be able to Tigers. Tide’s first year players. The poll has Alabama sitting at No. tingency plan at tackle in case play the positions a lot better,” Running back Glen Coffee 6-foot-5-inch 365-pound nose The SEC acknowledged 13, an 11-spot jump from pre- of an injury. Saban said. said he thinks Johnson will guard was either double or the dominant performance of season polls, while the USA “Mike played an outstand- Johnson helped the offen- be even better if his number is triple teamed for the entire two Alabama players on both Today poll saw the Tide rise ing game,” he said. “Probably sive line prevent the Clemson called on Saturday. game and still managed to log sides of the ball, naming Mike from unranked to No. 17. the best game Mike Johnson defense from recording a sin- “He may have to do that this four tackles and one tackle for Johnson SEC offensive line- Johnson, a junior from has played since we have been gle sack. He also allowed no week against Tulane,” he said. a loss. He was a major reason man of the week and Terrence Pensacola, Fla., started at left here. He has played a lot of pressures, giving senior quar- “If he does, I don’t think the why the Tigers ended up with Cody SEC defensive lineman of guard in the Tide’s 34-10 win good football for us.” terback John Parker Wilson offensive line will miss a beat zero in the rushing yard statis- the week. against Clemson in the Georgia Saban said he expects plenty of time to complete 22 at all.” tical column, despite possess- Alabama has seen its Dome, but moved over to left Johnson’s performance to of 30 passes for 180 yards with Terrence Cody, a junior ing what is widely considered national exposure rise sharp- tackle in the third quarter after improve further if he is needed two touchdowns and no inter- transfer from Mississippi Gulf the most dangerous running ly since crushing then-No. 9 senior tackle Andre Smith to play tackle Saturday against ceptions. Wilson, whose per- Coast Community College, back tandem in college football Clemson in the season opener. left the game with a sprained Tulane in the season’s home formance was also acknowl- turned in what was per- Sports Illustrated features the knee. opener. edged by the conference, also haps the most impressive See FOOTBALL, page 2 UA weather INSIDE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION TODAY Today’s paper GOP faithful gather in St. Louis Crossroads presents ʻFirst Wednesdaysʼ ...... 3 perfect product. criticism from the conven- Bryant Hall followup ..3 Vendors and Despite the cooling temper- Bush praises tion podium for the first time ature and threat of heavy rain, when Sen. 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PAUL, Minn. | President Partly cloudy Birmingham ...... 10 lic opinion.” Republican party members footwear. Bush hailed John McCain McCain was in Pennsylvania descended on the Twin Cities “Shower with your favor- Tuesday night as a man and Ohio during the day, cam- area for their convention, ite candidate,” called one of “ready to lead this nation,” paigning his way into the protesters pushing specific the people wearing a pair of a courageous candidate who convention city where the 72- issues and advertisers selling McCain flip-flops. risked his White House ambi- year old Arizona senator will products have followed close While politicians inside the tions to support an unpopular P.O. Box 870170 deliver his formal acceptance behind them. For the voters Xcel Energy Center, where Iraq war. Republicans defend- Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 speech on Thursday night. who have dreamed about show- the RNC is being held, laud ed vice presidential running Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-4116 | Bush reprised the nation- ering with a presidential can- the experience and qualities mate Sarah Palin in the face al security themes that Advertising: 348-7845 | Classifi eds: 348-7355 didate, about five people out- of McCain, the Republican of fresh convention-week con- Letters, op-eds: [email protected] side the Republican National troversy. Press releases, announcements: [email protected] Convention were hawking the See VENDORS, page 3 Barack Obama drew See RNC, page 3 TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

• Sunset/BBQ cruise on the • Homegrown Alabama’s • Alabama Blues Project: • American Football 101 Bama Belle: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Weekly Farmer’s Market: 7p.m. to 12 a.m., L & N Session for International 3 to 6:30 p.m., Canterbury Students; 11 a.m., Ferguson PAGE Chapel Station Theater • Miscast: A Musical Mishap •Common Ground: 7:30 to • Crimson Tide Football vs. 9 p.m., Ferguson Center Cabaret” presented by Theatre Tuscaloosa: 7:30 p.m., Tulane: 6 p.m., Bryant-Denny SSCC Bean-Brown Theatre Stadium Wednesday2 September 3, 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTS Send announcements and campus news Gustav sidesteps New Orleans to [email protected] By Brett Bralley and Dave Folk Louisiana was evacuated, Betty Davis, a Red Cross vol- assigned to a center based on CW seeks columnists For the Crimson White and some of the two million unteer at the Belk center, said where they are needed. The reported evacuees fled to Tuesday’s noon count of evacu- hours put in are based on what The Crimson White is looking for editorial Hurricane Gustav spared Tuscaloosa. ees at the center was 237. Davis the volunteer can give. columnists. Interested students, staff or faculty the Big Easy this weekend and Although the University is said the Belk center had capac- “Maybe some students can members should contact CW opinions editor eased many people’s nerves. not a center for evacuees as it ity for up to 400 people. only give four or five hours a Paul Thompson at [email protected] by After it was downgraded was during Hurricane Katrina, Roberta Ford, volunteer night,” Ford said. “But there is Friday, September 12th. Please include writing early Tuesday morning to Tuscaloosa is housing evacu- administrator with the Red a big need for volunteers.” samples in your e-mail. a category two hurricane it ees at the Belk Activity Center Cross, said they are look- Ford said with new threats slightly changed course, miss- and Shelton State Community ing for volunteers. She said from storms Hanna, Ike and ing New Orleans to the west. College. Classes were canceled anyone interested in volun- Josephine, the West Alabama Delta Zeta hosting fashion sale As of press time, all of the city’s at Shelton Tuesday. teering should contact the Red Cross would continue to levees were still up, unlike The count at Shelton State West Alabama Chapter of the need volunteers. The Fashion Barn will be at the Delta Zeta house three years ago when some was around 400 people at noon American Red Cross at 1100 Ford said those who receive Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be broke as a result of Hurricane Tuesday, said Paul Stewart, Veterans Parkway. a complete training course selling clothing, jewelry, purses, shoes and more. Katrina. community disaster specialist Ford said volunteers have from the Red Cross will be Everyone is welcome. Due to Gustav’s threat at the West Alabama Chapter to register and go through a able to volunteer immediately last week, much of southern of the American Red Cross. training session before being whenever something happens. QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’d like to examine the Shirley, who formerly biannual Frank A. Nix lec- “How great is capitalism when we can do this?” BLACKBURN school districts that have worked for a Hispanic program ture that will feature Frederik Continued from page 1 made strides recently, espe- at Alberta Elementary school Willem de Klerk, former State -Joseph Merkler, a promoter of obamahypeshirt.com, on peddling cially those that aren’t the called Hispanic Jumpstart, President of South Africa t-shirts outside the Republican National Convention. According to Shook, there is Mountain Brooks of Alabama said she understands what is from 1989-1994. “GOP faithful gather in St. Louis” more to the achievement gap [that have superior financial happening in the system, evi- In 1993, he was a Page 1 than meets the eye. resources],” he said. denced by the large number co-recipient of the Nobel “Obviously, the achieve- Erin Shirley, a sophomore of Hispanic children who drop Peace Prize, along with ment gap has more to do with majoring in health care man- out of school due to financial Nelson Mandela. The lec- people resources and teaching agement, will be entering her reasons. ture will be held on Friday, than just financial resources,” first semester as a Fellow. There will be an Institute Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. in Sellers BIRTHDAYS he said. “It has more to do Shirley said although she event every week-and-a-half Auditorium, located in the with people than money.” didn’t partake in submitting to two weeks, including dis- Bryant Conference Center. For examining the fund- ideas for the curriculum, she course dinners and leader- There are currently 70 We want to list your birthday here. Send your name, ing for higher education is still excited about what is to ship lunches, where several Fellows on campus, both in birthdate and major to [email protected]. Put and K-12 schools, Shook come. prominent local figures will graduate and undergraduate “birthday” in the subject line. And look for birthday said there will be case stud- “I’m looking forward to all speak to the Fellows. studies, and nearly 400 alum- greetings from us on your special day. ies the Fellows will analyze the travel experience,” Shirley “At this point in time we ni Fellows, who also partake in addition to traveling to said. “I’m interested to learn are still lining those up,” in curriculum events as well. see what these schools are about the communities that Shook said. The institute accepts about 25 facing financially. we’ll see.” Of special note will be the students per year. THIS DAY IN ALABAMA HISTORY job well and was a factor in the who said he in particular knew Sophomore linebacker 1910: Boll weevils were first discovered in the soil of Mobile FOOTBALL game in the middle,” he said. how great Cody’s performance Rolando McClain said the County on this day. The Boll weevil would go on to cause dev- Contnued from page 1 “We made good adjustments to was because he was last year’s secondary was ecstatic about astation to cotton crops all over the state. The insect ultimately their formations, we didn’t get starter at nose guard, and said Cody’s emergence as a major spurred the diversification of agriculture in Alabama, moving in James Davis and C.J. out-flanked and we did a good he knew firsthand the difficul- force on the defensive line away from the era of “king cotton.” Spiller. job on the line of scrimmage ties of the position. because he made their job eas- Saban said the Tide did a ... that was a real key to being “It definitely felt a little dif- ier. good job of establishing the line able to stop the run.” ferent playing out there with “It’s a blessing to have of scrimmage, and Cody was an Cody was praised by many all that space,” he said. “I kind [Cody] in front of you,” he said. integral part of accomplishing of his teammates following of felt for [Cody] a little bit “That guy is huge. He takes up that throughout the game. the game, including junior with all those double and triple a lot of space, and he does a THE CRIMSON WHITE “Terrence certainly did his lineman Lorenzo Washington, teams.” great job.” EDITORIAL THE WORLD 2 million Hurricane Gustav overhead, there was quiet increase after her address to the • Corey Craft, editor-in-chief, [email protected], 348-8049 in brief evacuees was slow going pride in a historic evacuation GOP convention on Wednesday. • Phil Owen, managing editor, [email protected], 348-6146 Tuesday, as those trying to fil- of nearly 2 million people. Only McCain visited fire houses • Megan Honeycutt, outreach manager ter into the coast were greet- eight deaths were attributed to in Ohio and Pennsylvania on • Breckan Duckworth, design editor Checkpoints stop ed by police checkpoints and the storm in the U.S. The toll Tuesday, and was due to arrive • Christi Cowan, assistant design editor National Guardsmen who told from Katrina three years ago at the Republican National • Marion Walding, photo editor Gustav evacuees them it was still too dangerous exceeded 1,600. Convention in St. Paul, Minn., • Matt Ferguson, chief copy editor to return. “The reasons you’re not see- on Wednesday. NEW ORLEANS | The road • Paul Thompson, opinions editor Though the storm large- ing dramatic stories of rescue Asked about whether Palin’s back home for the estimated • Dave Folk, news editor ly spared New Orleans and is because we had a successful background was thoroughly • Brett Bralley, news editor Louisiana, hard-hit neighbor- evacuation,” said Homeland checked out before he selected • Ryan Mazer, lifestyles editor hoods still had no power, and Security Secretary Michael her, McCain told reporters • Ashley Sherrell, assistant lifestyles editor roads were blocked by trees. Chertoff. “The only reason we in Philadelphia: “The vetting • Ryan Wright, sports editor With only a handful of commu- don’t have more tales of people process was completely thor- nities allowing re-entry, thou- in grave danger is because ough, and I’m grateful for the • Greg Ostendorf, assistant sports editor sands grew frustrated in shel- everyone heeded ... the instruc- results.” • Eric McHargue, graphics editor ters, sitting on uncomfortable tions to get out of town.” Later, after visiting a fire- • James Jaillet, Web editor cots and wondering why the house outside Cleveland in • Andrew Richardson, multimedia producer buses wouldn’t come and drive Brecksville, Ohio, McCain them back. McCain says Palinʼs added: “I just want to repeat “It’s frustrating. I’m ready to background was again how excited I am to have ADVERTISING go now,” said Denise Preston, Sarah Palin, the great gover- • Drew Gunn, advertising • Meredith Clements, zone who was rushed to a hospital thoroughly checked nor of Alaska, as my running manager, 348-8995, cwbiz 8 (the Strip and downtown), with a fever. She was with her mate.” [email protected] 348-6875, [email protected]. infant son, who was born only PHILADELPHIA | Republican “America is excited and edu a week ago. “They haven’t said John McCain said Tuesday he’s they’re going to be even more • Jeff Haas, territory manag- too much on the news about satisfied that Sarah Palin’s back- excited once they see her tomor- er, 348-8044, territorymg2@ • Emily Self, zone 44 what’s happened in my town.” ground was properly checked row night,” he said. “I’m very, sa.ua.edu (downtown and downtown A day after the city’s out before the Alaska governor very proud of the impression Northport), 348-6153, • Joe Greenwood, zones 3 improved levee system kept the joined the Republican ticket. she’s made on all of America, [email protected] and 7, (McFarland and Skyland streets dry as a disorganized He predicted that public excite- and I look forward to serving boulevards), 348-8735, sm- • Jarrett Cocharo, zone 55 and weakened Gustav passed ment about her candidacy will with her.” [email protected] (campus), 348-2670 • Deja Knight, zone 4 • Torri Blunt, nontraditional (Northport), 348-8054, advertising, 348-4381, sm- [email protected] [email protected] • Julie Townsend, zone • Emily Frost, classifieds 5 (campus), 348-4367, coordinator, 348-7355, sm- [email protected] [email protected] • Braxton Jett, zone 6 (15th • Ashley Brand, creative ser- Street), 348-6876, zone6@ vices manager, 348-8042, sa.ua.edu [email protected]

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pregnant. In addition, a lawyer protection of the unborn or a them out. migration. Only eight years posed to New Orleans. With has been hired to represent newly born baby is above his Additionally, the lawyer ago, he stood before a cheer- polls making it clear the nation RNC the governor in an ethics-relat- pay grade,” he said in prepared hired to defend Palin in an eth- ing throng at the Democratic is ready for a change, the Continued from page 1 ed controversy back home in remarks, referring to a recent ics investigation said he also National Convention in Los McCain campaign indicated Alaska. episode in which McCain’s is representing her person- Angeles and accepted the there was no reason for him to propelled him to a second term “I haven’t seen anything that White House rival said it was ally and is permitted to bill nomination as Al Gore’s run- make the trip to St. Paul. as he spoke — briefly — from comes out about her that in any “above my pay grade” to decide the state up to $95,000 for work ning mate. One day after a frightening the White House. “We need a way troubles me or shakes my the point at which an unborn in the current case. The issue In the years since, he lost Gulf Coast hurricane prompt- president who understands the confidence in her,” said former child is entitled to rights. involves the dismissal of pub- badly in 2004 when he sought ed a subdued opening to the lessons of Sept. 11, 2001,” he said Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, There were indications that lic safety commissioner Walt the Democratic presidential McCain convention, political in prepared remarks. “That to who ran unsuccessfully for the Republicans thought they could Monegan after he refused to nomination, lost a Democratic combat enjoyed a resurgence. protect America, we must stay party’s presidential nomina- turn Palin-related controversy fire a state trooper who had nomination for a new term at McCain’s aides disputed a on offense, stop attacks before tion this year. to McCain’s gain. Officials said divorced the governor’s sister. home in Connecticut in 2006, claim that vice presidential they happen and not wait to be “All it has done for me is say Levi Johnston, the 18-year-old Republicans handed then recovered quickly to win running mate Sarah Palin hit again. The man we need is she is a human person with a father of the baby Bristol Palin Lieberman the prime spot in re-election as an independent. had once been a member of John McCain.” real family.” is expecting, was en route to the evening lineup, and he Back in the Senate, his vote a third party — and accused Inside the convention hall, And Ron Nehring, chairman the convention from his home blended praise for McCain with allows the Democrats to com- Democratic rival Obama’s former Tennessee Sen. Fred of the California state party, in Wasilla, Alaska. criticism of Obama. mand a narrow majority, yet he camp of spreading false infor- Thompson delivered a strong said video footage of Palin on Despite Thompson’s remarks “When others wanted to has been one of the most out- mation. defense of Palin. He said the a firing range was helping her — and McCain’s declaration retreat in defeat from the field spoken supporters of the war Obama spokesman Bill Alaska governor, was “from a cause. that he was satisfied with the of battle, when Barack Obama in Iraq. He has traveled widely Burton said that as far as he’d small town, with small town “The reports I’m getting back scrutiny his aides had given was voting to cut off funding with McCain in recent months, seen, “the only person talking values, but that’s not good is that every time they show Palin before his selection — for our troops on the ground, and occasionally has angered about her being in the Alaska enough for those folks who are that footage we get 1,000 pre- there were fresh disclosures. John McCain had the courage Democrats with remarks criti- Independence Party is the head attacking her and her family.” cinct walkers from the NRA,” Among them: that both as to stand against the tide of pub- cal of Obama. of the Alaska Independence He said McCain’s decision to he told members of his state’s mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, and lic opinion,” the Connecticut Bush, with his approval rat- Party.” place her on the ticket “has the delegation, to laughter. “She as governor, she had sought Democratic-turned-indepen- ings in the 30-percent range, “Their gripe is with those other side and their friends in cuts taxes and shoots moose. earmarks for local projects. Her dent senator said in excerpts was relegated to a relatively folks,” he said of the McCain the media in a state of panic.” That’s Gov. Palin,” Nehring most recent round of requests released in advance of his minor role at the convention of campaign. Other Republicans — del- said. totaled $300 for every Alaskan. speech. a party that has twice nominat- Protesters outside the hall egates and luminaries alike — Thompson jabbed at Obama McCain has frequently vowed The decision to place ed him to the White House. The vowed to resume demonstra- defended Palin, who disclosed on abortion, as well. to veto any earmark legisla- Lieberman out front on the con- president scrapped a planned tions that turned violent on on Monday that her 17-year- “We need a president tion, and has said she will be vention’s second night capped Monday night speech because Monday and resulted in 286 old unmarried daughter is who doesn’t think that the a force in his battle to wipe an unprecedented political of the threat Hurricane Gustav arrests.

promote the product at the con- the prices of the items Josh Coalition to March on the RNC, supporters do this first, and essential that there’s an active VENDORS vention if the Web site owners Ruppel was selling. The price a group of organizations that we can see that our sign shows manifestation of our frustra- Continued from page 1 would send him a few samples, of the buttons and bumper joined together to protest the up on the monitor that’s on the tion,” Sperling said. Merkler said. stickers from shoppolitical.com Republicans. After the march stage,” said Sperling. presidential nominee, peddlers People have advertised for had jumped now that the con- on Monday and Tuesday, While at least 10,000 marched and protesters outside try to years at the Minnesota State vention had started. Sperling and Sandquist wanted at the Minnesota state capitol convince passersby to check Fair, so he said he is not sur- “Normally the bumper stick- to take their demonstration one in St. Paul, small groups of pro- out their Web site, product or prised that it spread to the con- ers are two for $5, but now it’s step further. testers marred the event with issue. violence, they said. Disaster Movie vention. gone up to one for $5,” Ruppel They held a 10-foot canvas 2:10, 4:45, 7:05, 9:40 “If you know there are going “We’re all out here promot- said. banner attached to wooden Sperling said the protesters Babylon AD 2:05, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45, to be this many people, why ing things, promoting issues, Erik Sperling and Mitchell poles behind the MSNBC who threw rocks and ham- Hamlet 2 wouldn’t you get out here to selling things,” said Merkler, Sandquist, students at the stage. When the network was mers at windows give people 2:20, 5:05, 7:35,10:00 College promote your product?” said gesturing to the people filling University of Wisconsin in broadcasting live, their banner the wrong impression of the 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 Joseph Merkler. Rice Park behind the MSNBC Milwaukee, skipped their first promoting education funding demonstrations, so he and Longshots 1:35, 2:15, 4:15, 6:55, 7:30, 9:30 The shirt on Merkler’s back stage. day of classes to protest out- instead of paying for the war Sandquist wanted to do some- Clone Wars was a sample of what is sold at “How great is capitalism side of the convention. in Iraq showed up behind the thing else to promote their 1:45, 4:20, 7:00, 9:35 House Bunny obamahypeshirt.com. He liked when we can do this?” he said. They participated in the anchors. message. 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50 the Web site, so he offered to Supply and demand increased marches organized by the “We saw the Ron Paul “We’re doing this because it’s Step Brothers 7:45 The Rocker 4:55, 9:55 Death Race 2:25, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25 Tropic Thunder 2:30, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30 Mamma Mia! 1:50, 7:20 Crossroads hosts “meet and greet” Mirrors 2:35, 5:25, 8:00, 10:35 Pineapple Express 2:45, 5:30, 8:05, 10:40 By Amy Castleberry “The more comfortable you “Someone has to extend the Dialogue, Interfaith such a self-contained initia- Mummy 4:25, 10:05 Contributing Writer make people, the more will- hand to open up conversation Understanding, Community tive, and we’re really hoping Traitor ing they are to share,” Miller and turn what we have right Conversations, Honor Circle students will be engaged. 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:15 Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 The Crossroads Community said. “This is just a really here on this campus into a fun and Cultural Celebrations and Hopefully we will serve as 2:00, 5:00, 10:20 Dark Knight Center will host its ini- relaxed and hip way for stu- learning experience,” Miller Observances. an example for other organi- 1:30, 4:50, 8:10 tial “First Wednesdays at dents to engage and find com- said. “UA is a microcosm of “These are subtle but impor- zations to spread awareness Advance tickets available at Crossroads,” a cultural appre- mon interests with other stu- the world. We’re a global tant events,” Miller said. “It’s and get involved.” www.cobbtheatres.com 15848 ciation initiative, Wednesday dents who just happen to be university where we all play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the from different cultures. I was a defining role. There’s so Crossroads Lounge in 232 blessed growing up in New much benefit in diversity. It’s Ferguson Center. Orleans to be immersed in not something to be afraid of. Brice Miller, assistant culture. Life gives us oppor- It’s a praiseworthy and learn- director of the Crossroads tunities to share who we are ing experience.” Community Center, said the as individuals, and initiatives The Crossroads Community event serves an casual inter- such as this are a wonder- Center plans on hosting simi- cultural “meet and greet” with ful way to create dialogue lar cultural initiatives on the food and music for students to between young people.” first Wednesday of every share in relaxed discussions Miller said the Crossroads month and will host vari- on a variety of intercultural Community Center urges ous cultural programming topics and engage in fun students to share who they and intercultural education activities with other students are and express their unique discussions throughout the from different backgrounds culture in a social and educa- year, including ongoing pro- and walks of life. tional environment. grams such as Sustained

Bryant Hall shooting investigation continues By Christy Conner Bryant said. The person who is found to be in violation of was arrested was not a stu- the UA Code of Conduct, then It has been a week since a dent, he said. appropriate action will be gunshot was fired in Bryant “No student has been taken.” Hall and although the inves- charged for the shooting,” The incident occurred on tigation continues, no stu- Bryant said. “However, the Aug. 24 when the suspect dis- dents have been arrested, UA incident is still under inves- charged his weapon inside Media Relations Official Chris tigation and if any student Bryant Hall. DEATHS Continued from page 1 passengers were treated for cuts and bruises. The memorial services for Bailey, a Mountain Brook native, were held Tuesday at St. Luke Episcopal Church. While at the University, Bailey majored in public relations and was a pledge of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. The Birmingham News reported that she was a recent gradu- ate of Mountain Brook High School and was a member of the Breast Cancer Awareness Club where she served as pres- ident. According to the News Channel 5 Web site, two other girls were traveling with them in another vehicle and were not injured. Bettis was also a mem- ber of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The 18-year old Texas native was majoring in communica- tions. Her memorial service was Tuesday at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas. The Dallas Morning News reported that Bettis was a graduate of Highland Park Downtown Tuscaloosa High School where she was 525 Greensboro Avenue active in the Hi-Lites Service Club, the Junior Symphony 752-6931 Ball, Habitat for Humanity and 17274 several other activities. PINIONS Wednesday, September 3, 2008 OPaul Thompson • Editor [email protected] 4 OUR VIEW So much for a Palin a terrible pick for VP The McCain campaign and is not as experienced as know-how when it comes to oil, gun-free campus shocked the country by select- Obama, especially given his the so-called “energy crisis” ing Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin as long history with the law and and how to sort both out effec- John McCain’s running mate. politics. tively. By Evan Smith ridiculous policy of disallow- disagree with me will label me We were just as surprised, but Since the announcement on Palin does appeal to the ing people with permits to as a conservative “gun nut,” not pleasantly. Friday, new details have sur- Republican base, and provides In the past two weeks alone carry weapons from exercis- but this is not the case. I am The editorial board could faced about Palin’s personal McCain with more electability there have been at least two ing that right while on cam- one of the most liberal people not think of a worse choice of and family life. While we are than he had previously. I do incidents involving firearms pus. I know in many ways, but I running mate for McCain. We loath to criticize her over either not see how that is a bad thing, on campus. This policy is obviously simply cannot stand to see wonder why he selected Palin situation, we do find it rather though. The Democrats have The first incident involved doing nothing to stop the flow people disarmed and forced over many more qualified ironic that some of the most their celebrity presidential can- a student being robbed at of weapons onto campus and to become dependent on the Republican candidates — like rabidly anti-social liberation didate who — quite apparently gunpoint in the parking lot of is only serving to disarm hon- government to protect them. Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty or voices are coming out in Palin’s — appeals to their base. Why Riverside East, while the sec- est citizens. Alabama needs I keep a fire extinguisher in Tom Ridge. If McCain was for defense. should the Republicans pick ond event was an apparently to be a role model and be a my house, even though I have some reason adamant about Overall, though, we find someone who does not appeal negligent discharge in Bryant leader in changing this rule, a fire department to serve finding a female V.P. candidate, Palin to be the worst choice of to ours? Hall. Neither of these cases which is common to most col- me. I keep a spare tire and there are still many more quali- running mate for McCain if he Believe it or not, John McCain resulted in a loss of life, but lege campuses in this coun- car emergency kit in my car, fied candidates, like Kay Bailey wants anyone to perceive his wants to win in November. He, both easily could have. try. even though there are towing Hutchinson, who we surmise choice as anything short of pol- along with the Republican Think of it this way. In the Universities nationwide are services to help me. I keep a McCain rejected because of her itics as usual in the Republican Party, believes that Palin will last week we know for certain already leaning in this direc- twelve-gauge shotgun loaded pro-choice stance. Party. help achieve a victory for the that at least two unauthorized tion. Indeed, students at col- with buckshot in my home, Whatever the reason, we American people. Theirs is a guns have been on campus. leges in Utah have been car- even though I have a police look at Palin as a choice based Our View is the consensus of vision of a stronger America, UAPD does everything it rying weapons on campus department to save me from solely on electability, and one The Crimson White’s editorial one not plagued by the tax-and- can, but they still could not there for years, resulting in intruders. that shatters McCain’s self- board. spend Democrats. stop the robbery or the illegal no injuries or fatalities. Thousands of people in this purported “maverick” image. Finding fault in Palin’s selec- discharge of a firearm. In the In fact, one could argue that state carry a handgun based McCain is clearly pandering to tion simply because you do not event of a school shooting, by a campus that allows guns on the same principle. I pray DISSENT agree with her politics is mis- the time the police respond it on campus is safer than one that I will never have to use the base of his party, and did not guided. Palin is a strong candi- will be too late for some stu- that does not. For example, any of these things but I keep consider how much damage he While I have the utmost date who resonates within the dents. Virginia Tech and Northern them on hand just in case. would do to his own reputation respect for my colleagues, I Republican Party. She is ready Even in the wake of these Illinois both have mandates by selecting a vice presidential think that they have missed to lead and will prove to be events, the University banning guns from campus. Evan Smith is a sophomore candidate who caters almost real reason that Gov. Sarah resilient. continues to maintain its No doubt those who majoring in political science. entirely to the religious core of Palin was selected as McCain’s the Republican Party. running mate. By picking Palin, McCain is Palin has a stellar record as no longer standing up to the governor in Alaska, despite Republican establishment. He what the rest of the editorial is not acting like the maverick board would have you believe. that we had come to respect, In 2007, for example, Palin even if we disagreed with reduced the Alaskan budget his politics. McCain is — we from $6.6 billion to merely $1.6 believe — sinking to a new low billion by cutting unnecessary by selecting Palin simply to win and wasteful spending. the election. She and McCain have always Despite our mistrust of taken on the establishment, Palin’s record — not to mention some rather dubious dealings McCain as a U.S. Senator, and as governor of Alaska — she is Palin by enacting numerous electable as a Republican. She ethics reforms in Alaska. Both provides the “conservative” are true fiscal conservatives support to McCain’s ticket that and will work to reduce your he apparently needed to win in taxes, and will only raise taxes November. as a last resort. The problem with his logic — Palin is, in all honesty, more provided we guess his thoughts qualified than Obama. Despite correctly — is that he has lost being governor of “the least all respect we formerly had for populous state” as my co-work- him. We may not have voted ers say, that alone is more for him in November, but it is experience than Obama can conceivable that he could have claim. When it comes to execu- used his own “reformer” and tive experience in government, “maverick” status to make the Palin is the only major can- decision a little harder for us. didate with any, making her The main argument that is — arguably — more qualified being given in Palin’s support than anyone else running. is that she has more “execu- Palin has a stellar record tive experience” than Barack on energy and could write Obama. We find that ludicrous. the book on how to deal with Palin is governor of the least oil companies. As governor populous state in the Union of Alaska, she has plenty of MCT Campus

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Anyone familiar with such I was excited to see an inter- piece of journalism was full of fact that they have sent young White, titled “Milestones of Skip the Obama visits — and I certainly am, view of Tom Daschle, Mitt opinion and should have been men and women to their deaths Black Political History,” had a editorial having served as a foreign ser- Romney, Tucker Carlson and placed on the page reserved in the name of corrupt democ- glaring omission. vice officer — appreciates how Mike Murphy. However, as I for such expression. racy and personal interests in Cynthia McKinney is a By Stephen Schwab much preparation and work read on, my excitement quick- Big Oil? Or the fact that the two black woman that is currently goes into such visits. ly faded. Lisa Elizondo is a freshman men at the top of the current running for President of the The Crimson White’s Finally, Mr. Thompson con- I had to check and make majoring in journalism. hypocrisy have single-handily United States on the Green Opinions Editor Paul demns Obama as an “inex- sure that I was on the front destroyed our economy? Party ticket. McKinney has Thompson may be honest, but perienced socialist” without page, which is supposed to be Have you thought about the over twelve years of experi- he isn’t well informed about presenting any evidence or reserved for news stories, not fact that stem cell research ence as a U.S. Congresswoman Barack Obama. argument to support this scur- the opinions page. “Special Obama canʼt do any has almost come to a complete from Georgia. I don’t understand how rilous and outlandish charge. to the Crimson White” corre- standstill under the current Even though I am mostly anyone could write about What qualifies Thompson to spondent Joey Scarborough worse than Bush “leadership?” What about pub- middle-of-the-road politically, this particular candidate for be the opinions editor of The took certain liberties with lic school systems? after careful research of the President of the United States Crimson White? Doesn’t a his interview that can only be By Justin Amrine No Child Left Behind has a contestants for the 2008 office, without knowing or citing his university newspaper deserve described as biased towards nice pitch but has yet to show I have found that I agree with two memoirs: “Dreams From better? the Democratic Party. I am writing in response to any signs of any positive effects much of McKinney’s platform My Father: A Story of Race Scarborough’s description The Crimson White’s Opinions in American education. over both Senators Barack and Inheritance” and “The Stephen Schwab is an adjunct of Republican presidential Editor Paul Thompson’s Friday As far as Biden and Obama Obama and John McCain. She Audacity of Hope: Thoughts assistant history professor for candidate John McCain as a column in the opinions section doing something or saying is experienced and progres- on Reclaiming the American the University. “71-year old man with lim- of The CW. something to offend foreign sive, similar to mainstream Dream.” ited campaign skills who is First of all, I was wonder- governments: there is clearly European and Australian In addition, Thompson strapped to a directionless ing how it is that a 12-year-old nothing that they or their staff political parties. fails to credit Senator Obama party” was clear evidence of Republican gets to write for a could say or do that would put Certainly, she deserved a with any of his impressive Some DNC coverage Scarborough’s personal bias, college newspaper. But more us in any worse of a situation, place on The Crimson White’s achievements — especially seeing as he could not even importantly, I was interested be it foreign or domestic, than Friday timeline and is definite- having ranked in his class at not objective take the time to address the in knowing if Thompson had we are in right now. ly worth mentioning to CW Harvard Law School, served presidential candidate by taken the time to consider the readers. Are the CW editors so in the Illinois state senate By Lisa Elizondo name, presenting him as a current administration while Justin Amrine is a sophomore enamored with conventional and being elected to the U.S. man solely defined by his age he was throwing all of those majoring in history. Republican and Democrat poli- Senate in 2004. Contrary to Upon glancing at the front and how the liberal media sees outlandish assumptions all tics that they don’t know about what Thompson would have page of The Crimson White, or the Republican Party. over my free paper. alternative political parties? you believe, Senator Obama any newspaper for that matter, Bias is expected in inter- Have you considered the No more excuses; now serves on the Senate Foreign the first thing I expect to see views, because of the free flow disarray of foreign relations Donʼt ignore McKinney is on The Crimson Relations Committee, where is a news story. I would define of ideas that takes place in a as of right now? Have you con- White’s radar, and as a fellow he has authored legislation on a news story as one that pres- conversation. However, The sidered the fact that the cur- Cynthia McKinney Southerner, we all owe her at nuclear terrorism and global ents the facts about the previ- CW made a mistake in plac- rent administration has gotten least a quick look. climate change. ous day’s events in a fair and ing this interview on the front rich off of the hard work of the By Mike Wofsey He has now made offi- balanced manner. page of the paper, a place most American people for the last Mike Wofsey is a doctoral cial trips to Eastern Europe, When I unfolded The commonly reserved for news eight years? Your graphic timeline in the student in the department of the Middle East and Africa. Crimson White on Thursday, stories. This obviously biased Have you thought about the August 29 issue of The Crimson physics.

The Crimson White welcomes your view on the issues. Letters to the editor must be less than 200 words and guest columns less than 500. Send submissions to Corey Craft Editor [email protected]. Submissions must include the authorʼs name and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be published. Phil Owen Managing Editor Breckan Duckworth Design Editor Students should also include their year in school and major. For more informa- Editorial Board Matt Ferguson Chief Copy Editor Paul Thompson Opinions Editor tion, call 348-6144 or e-mail [email protected]. The CW reserves the right to edit all submissions. The Crimson White SPORTS Wednesday, September 3, 2008 5 Gameday | Alabama vs. Clemson

CW | Phil Owen and Adam Smith Top left: Alabama fans stand in Centennial Park in Atlanta Saturday during this weekʼs airing of ESPNʼs “College Game- Day.” Middle left: Clemsonʼs mascot, The Tiger, performs in front of fans at “College GameDay.” Bottom left: The Crimson Tide runs out onto the Georgia Dome fi eld before Saturdayʼs matchup with Clemson. The Tide won the game 34-10. Bottom right: 13-month-old Beau Cochran, son of Alabama associate head strength and conditioning coach coach Scott Cochran, watches the Alabama-Clemson game from the arms of his grandfather Roy Schepens. Middle right: The Million Dollar Band performs before the start of the Alabama-Clemson football game Saturday night. Below: Clemson and Alabama cheerleaders gather at the fi lming of “College GameDay.” 6 Wednesday, September 3, 2008 NEWS The Crimson White

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By Laura Pitts worst nightmare, leaving more my hectic school and work turn students off from cook- edible meals. And let’s face it buds for simple cooking. For Contributing Writer flour on the floor than in the schedule. ing, either because there is no — sometimes you just don’t those of you without access bowl. I’ve always wanted to In the past year I’ve been access to a stove, or students want to change out of your to a stove, don’t worry. The Cooking is an art. Some cook like my grandmother and dating a chef and have been are uncertain of what types of pajamas and make the jour- majority of my recipes will people, like our grandparents, my mother, especially during introduced to the wide world meals can be prepared within ney over to the Ferguson only require a microwave and have a knack for cooking. my freshman year as I made of food — both simple and the confines of a small kitch- Center, Lakeside or Burke din- a refrigerator. Also, if any of They can take the most basic the transition from southern gourmet. I’ve come to learn en. One thing my boyfriend ing halls. Dorm room cooking you have recipes you’d like ingredients — flour, eggs and home cooking to campus din- that simple cooking isn’t hard, taught me is that kitchen size is simple and affordable for to publish or questions about butter — and transform them ing. Although I’ve lived off and there is no limit to what and access to a stove shouldn’t those on a college budget. cooking — feel free to ask me. into a delectable meal. campus for three years now, you can cook, whether it be eliminate cooking possibili- My hope is that the recipes If I can’t answer it immediate- On the other hand, people I still find it hard to find and on campus or off. Dorm room ties. It only enhances one’s I provide students will help ly, I’ll find someone who can. like myself can be a kitchen’s develop easy recipes that fit kitchens have a tendency to ability to creatively develop them develop their own taste Enjoy! Clip out these recipes to use for your next tailgate

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Ingredients: Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados 1 English muffin 1 small red onion, diced 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce 2 cloves of minced garlic (optional) Pepperoni 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped Small pack of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 small tomato, diced Other veggies such as sliced olives, diced onions, 1teaspoon lime juice or ½ lime squeezed diced bell pepper, etc. 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro Salt and pepper Preparation: Cayenne pepper or hot sauce as desired Take English muffin from refrigerator and slice 1 package of tortilla chips into two halves. Take one tablespoon of pizza sauce and spread over one half of the English muffin, Preparation: doing the same for the other half. Sprinkle shred- Wash all vegetables before preparation. Pit ripe ded cheese over top. Add pepperoni and other avocados cutting lengthwise down the middle, veggies to taste. Cook in microwave on medium around the center seed. Rotate halves to separate for 10 to 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Be and remove the seed by sliding the tip of a spoon sure to watch in microwave to avoid over-cooking underneath it, lifting it out. Scoop avocado out cheese. Let cool and enjoy. Great for an afternoon with a spoon and sprinkle all surfaces with lemon or lunchtime snack. or lime juice to prevent discoloration. Place avo- cado in a mixing bowl. Add red onion, garlic, jala- peño, tomato and cilantro and stir until blended well. Mixture will be chunky but should be thor- oughly mixed. Add lime juice while mixing. Top with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy the game!

Don LaFontaine, voice of movie trailers, dies

By Raquel Maria Dillon to thousands of movie trailers, has died. though everyone knew his voice. The Associated Press He was 68. LaFontaine went on to work in the LaFontaine died Monday at Cedars- promo industry in the early 1960s. As LOS ANGELES | Don LaFontaine, the Sinai Medical Center from complications an audio engineer, he produced radio man who popularized the catch phrase in the treatment of an ongoing illness, spots for movies with producer Floyd “In a world where...” and lent his voice said Vanessa Gilbert, his agent. Peterson. LaFontaine made more than 5,000 trail- When an announcer didn’t show up for ers in his 33-year career while working a recording session in 1965, LaFontaine for the top studios and television net- voiced his first narration, a promo for the works. film, “Gunfighters of Casa Grande.” The In a rare on-screen appearance in 2006, client, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, liked his he parodied himself on a series of nation- performance. al television commercials for a car insur- LaFontaine remained active until ance company where he played himself recently, averaging seven to 10 voiceover telling a customer, “In a world where both sessions a day. He worked from a home of our cars were totally under water...” studio his wife nicknamed “The Hole,” In an interview last year, LaFontaine where his fax machine delivered scripts. explained the strategy. LaFontaine is survived by his wife, the “We have to very rapidly establish the singer and actress Nita Whitaker, and world we are transporting them to,” he three daughters. said of his viewers. “That’s very eas- ily done by saying, ‘In a world where ... violence rules.’ ‘In a world where ... men are slaves and women are the conquerors.’ You very rapidly set the scene.” AP LaFontaine insist- Don LaFontaine, the voice behind ed he never cared thousands of Hollywood movie trailers, that no one knew died Monday, at age 68. his name or his face, 8 Wednesday, September 3, 2008 LIFESTYLES The Crimson White MOVIE REVIEW | ‘BABYLON A.D.’ ‘Babylon A.D.’

Directed by: Mathieu Movie not worthy of clever headline Kassovitz Starring: Vin Diesel, Mi- chelle Yeoh, Melanie Theiry such issues will not be a con- cern. However, I have to stress and Gerard Depardieu that this does not align them 90 minutes with the writers of the film, Run time: who certainly do care, and take MPAA rating: PG-13 obvious strides to obey “the rules.” They are like the peo- Release date: Aug. 29 ple in class who pay constant attention yet still can’t grasp CW critic’s rating: the material. Only in this case, the class is useless and the stu- dent is getting paid. In conclusion, “Babylon A.D.” has shown me the true consequences of my condition. Bottom line: What makes Most notably, that I end up see- “Babylon A.D.” such a ing movies like “Babylon A.D.” briliant satire is that, like, so I apologize to everyone I have many people won’t get that hurt in the past, and I promise it’s a satire at all. to receive some treatment by the time of my next review. Or maybe the one after that.

www.rottentomatoes.com Vin Diesel stars in the new science fi ction fi lm “Babylon A.D.,” now playing at the Cobb Hollywood 16.

By Ryan Mazer writing. It was for this reason and instill a feeling of sincere used to be,” Doorop replies, Lifestyles Editor that I chose to review “Babylon outrage. grinning. A.D.;” not because I had any Instead of summarizing the “‘The Wizard of Oz.’ 1939,” Sitting in the movie the- curiosity to see it, but because plot — which, I wager, even Aurora then offers, showing ater, watching the horribly I was expecting it to be bad, if you have an interest in the that she recognizes the allu- predictable plot of “Babylon and was hoping to use it as fod- movie, you do not care much sion and appreciates it whole- A.D.” unfold, a smile grew on der for a negative review. about — I am going to highlight heartedly. my face as I anticipated the From the first few shots, my a single scene from the movie, To this, Doorop grins again number of ridiculously clever mind was instantly sparked which I hope will convey the and says, “That’s right.” ways I could frame my nega- with possibilities: I could men- essence of its misery. This is not a touching tive review. However, at the tion the frequency with which Doorop (Diesel), the film’s moment. Instead, it serves moment that my smile was at Vin Diesel arches his eyebrows, protagonist, has been hired to as a placeholder for where a its most extended, I glanced at proving beyond the shadow escort a young woman named touching moment should have my girlfriend (who does exist, of a doubt, I was proudly Aurora (Melanie Thiery), gone. And by “should have,” I for which I will be accepting planning to claim, that he can along with her guardian, mean in accordance with the high-fives from all passersby) arch his eyebrows. I could note Sister Rebeka (Michelle Yeoh), screenplay rules the writers and, upon seeing the look of how little Diesel says in the to New York. In one scene dur- try enthusiastically to follow disgust on her face, I finally movie, a trend in role choices ing their journey, Doorop and but just can’t seem to man- grasped the notion that my which must benefit the actor Aurora bond when Doorop age. I get the impression that closest friends have been since it doesn’t cause much explains that he has agreed to as much as I did not want to shouting at me for years: I strain to his invariably sore accompany her because it will be watching it, the writers did need help. throat. Little did I know that take him back home. not want to be writing it due to Owing to a lack of attention at the movie would be so generic, “There’s no place like home,” boredom with a formula they an early age, I am a needy per- so predictable and so stupid Aurora says, showing support are too unimaginative not to son, a problem that manifests that it would shatter my pro- for his endeavor. follow. itself through loud, obnoxious tective shell of smarminess “But Kansas ain’t what it I understand that to many, The Crimson White NEWS Wednesday, September 3, 2008 9

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By Jason Galloway Birmingham on Friday and stadium, weight-training play against down the road. “We’re not treating it out this week. Sports Reporter take on the Crimson Tide the facilities, film rooms and And yet he’s a humane guy. totally like a bowl game, but “They have given really next day, but the inconve- locker rooms. And that’s what makes this we’re treating it as a game good leadership to our young- With Hurricane Gustav rap- nience of the hurricane forced “It’s hard to remain normal thing all kind of special.” where we can enjoy ourselves er guys; they’ve kind of told idly approaching the U.S. coast Tulane to fly in last Saturday. because of what’s happening,” The lack of normalcy dur- throughout the course of them what’s going to happen,” over the weekend, many resi- “I feel for these young men Toledo said. “It’s obviously a ing this week’s prepara- the week and try to focus Toledo said. “Having gone dents of southern Louisiana out here; they’ve got families distraction, and it’s hard to tion for the Green Wave has on playing a football game through it and having the evacuated their homes and back home,” Tulane head maintain focus, but the play- caused the coaching staff to [Saturday],” he said. experience of that situation many college football teams coach Bob Toledo said earlier ers are doing a super job.” treat this unscheduled stay in This isn’t the first time this has been very helpful for our in the area had to change pre- this week. “They’re trying to Along with the camaraderie Birmingham differently than program has been through a younger kids.” game plans. call them and talk to them of Samford coach Pat Sullivan, a regular week at home. tough hurricane situation. The Tulane women’s One of the schools that and see where they are at. It’s a good friend of Toledo, head Aside from preparations for Although Toledo was not golf and tennis teams have relocated its athletic teams hard to focus because there’s coach Neil Callaway of UAB its first game of the 2008 sea- the head coach at the time, joined the football team in is Tulane, located in New a huge distraction.” also called Toledo and offered son, Toledo said the Tulane 24 Green Wave players expe- Birmingham. Orleans, who is scheduled to Tulane is using Samford his services. coaching staff has bowling, rienced Hurricane Katrina Tulane has plans for a play Alabama in Tuscaloosa University’s facilities in prep- “That’s when you find out a movie, a museum trip and while at Tulane. Sunday check-in for all stu- Saturday. aration for the Tide this week who your friends are,” Toledo shopping at the mall on the Toledo said that those play- dents with classes to resume The Green Wave was — sharing the Birmingham- said. “It is a game and here is agenda for the Green Wave ers have displayed a great Monday, according to athletic scheduled to fly into based University’s football a head coach we’re going to this week. amount of leadership through- director Rick Dickson.

proved to help Alabama earn CRIMSON TIDE MEN’S BASKETBALL SPORTS a tie against the reigning in brief conference USA champion Memphis on the road. Frederick named In the home opener, the SEC offensive fleet-footed forward was Gottfried elected to board even quicker to find the player of the week net, this time scoring in the From UA Athletics fourth minute. UA Athletics The goal ended up the Alabama head basketball game winner as Alabama coach Mark Gottfried and BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | earned a 3-0 victory over South Carolina State head Alabama sophomore for- Jacksonville State. Frederick coach Tim Carter have been ward Victoria Frederick was also handed out two assists elected to the board of directors named the SEC Offensive in the contest, helping the of the National Association of Player of the Week as Crimson Tide to a goal late Basketball Coaches. The NABC announced by the confer- in the first half and again in announced their appointment ence office today. On the the second frame. Tuesday morning. heels of the first weekend “It was great to come out “I view this as an honor and of soccer for the Crimson and start the season with certainly a privilege,” said Tide, Frederick garners the a win in front of our home Gottfried, who is in his 11th honor for the first time in her crowd,” Frederick said. “My season at Alabama and has career. teammates did a great job of coached his alma mater to the “We are always pleased moving the ball in the attack- 2002 SEC championship and when we have a member of ing third and create chances the 2004 NCAA Elite 8, among our program that gets rec- for us to finish.” other program successes. “I ognized,” head coach Todd The 2007 leading scorer told [NABC Executive Director] Bramble said. “She has for Alabama becomes the Jim Haney that I will treat it worked hard for the honor, first Crimson Tide offen- as such. I’m very excited about and I am happy she got rec- sive player to earn a weekly my opportunity to serve and ognized. It was a collective honor since Libby Probst was want to contribute to our pro- team effort and I am sure she named the Soccer America fession in any way possible.” would be the first one to tell Player of the Week in 2005. Gottfried, the 2002 SEC Coach you that.” Last season Justine of the Year, has been active in Frederick has been a Bernier was named the the NABC, serving on rules force up front for the Tide SEC Defensive Player of the committees and other areas in as the Huntsville native has Week. the past. He was head coach at amassed six points on two The Crimson Tide will Murray State for three seasons goals and two assists in two head to the Los Angeles area prior to taking the Alabama matches. Alabama has scored to play two matches this job in March 1998. He was an four goals this season, and weekend. Alabama will open assistant coach at UCLA for the sophomore has had her the trip on Friday, Sept. 5 seven seasons, including its hand in each of them. against Cal State Fullerton at 1995 NCAA Championship sea- Frederick got on the stat 9:30 p.m. CST and then play son. sheet early by opening the the reigning national cham- Gottfried is also on the Tide’s season with a goal in pion USC on Sunday, Sept. 7 John Wooden Award Board of the 16th minute. The goal at 3:00 p.m. CST. Governors. “We are very pleased and for- tunate to have Tim Carter and

Mark Gottfried join our board of directors,” NABC President [free gifts [ Tubby Smith of the University with of Minnesota said in a release purchase sent out by the NABC Tuesday. Croakie “Both have been strong advo- Lens Cloth cates for our game, and I’m looking forward to working with them.” Carter is in his second year at South Carolina State. Among his career coaching stops, he was head coach for 11 seasons at Texas-San Antonio where he is the school’s all- UA Athletics Downtown Tuscaloosa time winningest coach. Carter Alabama menʼs basketball head coach Mark Gottfried encourages his team during the Jan. 28, is a University of Kansas grad- 2005 game against LSU. 525 Greensboro Avenue uate. 752-6931 SPORTS in brief Check out The CW Online Clemsonʼs Bowden at www.cw.ua.edu calls Saban

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CLEMSON, S.C.| Clemson coach Tommy Bowden needed to find out what went wrong in his team’s opening 34-10 loss to Alabama, so he went to the source. Bowden spoke with Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban on Sunday and asked how the Tigers might improve this sea- son. Bowden also spoke with his father, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden; Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer and Georgia coach Mark Richt. Bowden said he thinks his players put too much into the pre-season hype of starting ninth in the country. The coach said his players couldn’t match Alabama’s intensity and came up on the short end Saturday at the Georgia Dome.