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city evolution Entertainment route suspended CRIMSONRIDE By Danielle Drago streetcars that ran on a track due to lack of ridership FAST FACTS Senior Staff Reporter and small stores that charged a nickel for a soda. Pow, 88, and By Victor Luckerson around campus. 15 Buses Mary Elsie Pow and Camille Elebash, 83, have called down- Staff Reporter “There are a lot of people Elebash can remember when town Tuscaloosa home their who have become reliant on the Total Riders to Date: University Boulevard wasn’t entire lives and have seen As the CrimsonRide enters service,” said Ralph Clayton, 2.57 Million called University Boulevard. the city evolve from a small, its fourth semester of opera- assistant director of transpor- Instead of being crowded sleepy town, to the host of a tion, the service continues to tation services. Average Riders Per with chain restaurants, the find its footing as a part of the He said during holiday weeks Month: 171,410 main street was filled with See CHANGE, page 3 fabric of campus life. when CrimsonRide is not run- With an average weekday ning, his office often receives Average Riders Per ridership of 9,107 students, calls asking about the service. the CrimsonRide currently “You don’t realize how much Weekday: 9,107 serves about 30 percent of the you appreciate it until it’s not 52 Stops University’s population on available,” Clayton said. Concert celebrates CW | Marion R Walding a regular basis. Peak hours Clayton said the Coleman- Mark Fleming, a sophomore Fall 2008 Riders: stretch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quad route is popular among with an undecided major, rides during the school week. The 819,763 a CrimsonRide Bus Wednesday service has a total of 52 stops MLK’s legacy See BUS, page 3 afternoon. By Jessica Cheek presentation by guest speaker Lifestyles Reporter Clayborne Carson. Tickets are $15 and the show begins at 7:30 Tomorrow evening the 20th p.m. annual “Realizing the Dream” Never before have so many If you teach a class to fi sh... concert, an event celebrating diverse performers partici- Martin Luther King, Jr. and pated in this event, and this One of the assignments on Steinberg’s his legacy, will take place at year’s anniversary celebra- New College class syllabus calls for students to write a report the Moody Music Building tion will be the largest con- on a fish species of their choice. Concert Hall. The program cert in “Realizing the Dream” teaches more than “We’re going to be studying how fishing will include music from seven history. Three UA ensembles affects the environment,” said Alex Cotter, local choirs, excerpts from just fl y fi shing. a sophomore majoring in anthropology. one of King’s speeches and a See CONCERT, page 3 “I think a lot of fishermen may not realize that the fish they’re trying to catch are By Hannah Mask actually indicator species.” Contributing Writer Fishing experience isn’t necessary for the class, but many students said they have National Alumni Rods, reels and waders aren’t typically fished for as long as they can remember. found on a list of school supplies, but for “I’ve fished my whole life,” said Hunter some students, those are at the top of their Adams, a senior in New College. “This is a Association to host list. good class, with good literature about fish- This semester, about 20 New College ing.” and Blount Undergraduate Initiative stu- But, like Steinberg, Adams is interested Miss UA Pageant dents are attending a fly-fishing class once in more than getting a catch. a week. However, Michael Steinberg’s stu- “We’re also going to be studying conser- By Jessie Gable students to get involved with dents will learn more than just how to fish. vation issues, such as how we’ve manipu- Staff Reporter her platform, Wright said. “Fly fishing courses are often short, one- lated rivers,” Adams said. “Something like Kylie Lewis, a sophomore hour recreation courses,” Steinberg said. 107 difference species of trout are already On Jan. 17, the National majoring in communicative “But those focus just on casting. This course extinct.” Alumni Association will disorders, said the platform combines literature, science and fishing.” There are two fishing trips planned for host its 35th annual Miss UA was one of the reasons she is “[The class] is more about what people and the semester, and students will be required Pageant at 7 p.m. in Morgan participating in the pageant. our destructive land use practices have on to be a part of at least one of them, Steinberg CW|Matt Abbey Hall. “Miss UA is known for out- fisheries,” Steinberg said. said. Piper Broderick, a senior The 20 contestants will com- standing community service Steinberg requires his students to pur- In April, the students will travel to majoring in broadcast news and pete for the title in talent, eve- and I am very involved in the chase multiple books for the course and enviromental studies participates in ning, swimsuit, interview and community — this would give write several papers, as well. See FISH, page 3 Michael Steinbergʼs fl y-fi shing class. on-stage question categories. me an extra push for getting The winner will receive more support from the community than $20,000 in prizes, includ- on my platform,” Lewis said. ing a full-year scholarship to After the Miss UA pageant, NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS | PART THREE OF FOUR the University and two book the winner will proceed to scholarships. the Miss Alabama pageant at Carol Wright, a former UA Samford University. The win- faculty member, has been the ner of the Miss Alabama pag- Tips on breaking bad habits pageant director for the last 15 eant will represent the state years. in the Miss America pageant Editor’s Note: This is the third of a ing campus. So how do students simply rely on their own self- of how the substance works and “The Miss UA Pageant is in Las Vegas later this year. four part series examining several keep from making this New Year motivation to get themselves why you crave it in order for you not a beauty pageant; it’s more The Miss UA pageant began common new year’s resolutions and like all the rest? to the gym or to stop smoking,” to set a goal you can achieve.” than that,” Wright said. in 1974; however, a Miss UA has tips on keeping them. And more importantly what Keyes said. Second, have a good degree of The 2009 Miss UA will be never represented the state in can they do to stay on track to He said in order to stay focused awareness. responsible for being a public the Miss America pageant. By Sydney Holtzclaw break their bad habits? on a goal you must incorporate “Begin by keeping a journal of relations representative for Though two women who won Contributing Writer Lee Keyes, executive director more into the objective than sim- how often you go out for a smoke the University, working with the Miss UA title later went on of the Counseling Center, offered ply making a decision. Keyes rec- or what you are eating at each the UA Alumni chapter, pro- to the Miss America pageant in At 7 p.m. on any day of the week, his professional advice on how ommended four different tips to meal,” he said. “This will make moting her platform, or partic- the years following their term the Student Recreation Center to set realistic goals and stay on keep in mind when setting goals you aware of your use pattern. It’s ular cause that she has chosen parking lot is packed. At dinner, track in 2009. to best break bad habits. hard for someone to establish an to support, and encouraging See PAGEANT, page 3 long lines form at the salad bar, Keyes said he believes the First, be educated about your objective without gaining an idea and in between classes, fewer stu- breakdown in keeping New Year’s goal. of how frequently he or she uses dents appear to be fumbling for resolutions often starts when the “Many students who are try- a substance” their package of cigarettes. decision is first made. ing to quit smoking or drinking Next, Keyes said you should UA weather As the days remaining in “A lot of people make a resolu- don’t educate themselves on avoid the popular method known January begin to dwindle, chanc- tion in order to keep a central goal the substances they are dealing as cold turkey. INSIDE es are so will the newly health in mind for the year. However, with. Keyes said, “It’s important conscious enthusiasm surround- after making the decision they to understand the ins-and-outs TODAY Today’s paper See HABITS, page 2

SGA Senate back in session ...... 4 Presidential Inauguration Community Conversation focuses on AIDS Clear info page ...... 5 36º/16º Lifestyles: Missing Art By Jack Wall transmitted disease, doesn’t just deserve has always stood on an overall motive that contest review ...... 6 Contributing Writer attention, but demands it. speaks universally. “Students aren’t getting enough infor- “In public health, we have focused on Marrʼs Field Journal The Community Conversation series mation,” she said. “This region, or what educating the individual, and how the indi- Saturday 47º/32º deadline looms ...... 6 will continue tonight from 5:30 to 7 in room many people call ‘the Deep South,’ has the vidual should protect himself or herself Clear Sports: Womenʼs basket- 110 of the AIME building led by Pamela fastest growing number of new HIV/AIDS from the spread of HIV/AIDS,” Foster said. Sunday 49º/31º ball loses to Kent. ....6 Payne Foster to discuss “Ten Things cases in the U.S. Our goal is to keep the “So there a lot of people who end up saying African-Americans Should Know About college community safe.” to themselves, ‘I don’t have it. It’s not my Chance of Rain Gymnastics faces HIV/AIDS.” The UA Black Faculty and A recent study conducted by the Centers problem.’ It’s important for the whole com- Kentucky tonight .... 12 Staff Association is sponsoring the event for Disease Control and Prevention report- munity to look it as their problem, not just and encouraging students to stop by, enjoy ed that as much as half of the known the individuals’ who have it.” some refreshments and listen and learn. HIV/AIDS victims within the U.S. were of Foster said she thinks the fight against Foster, who currently serves as the dep- an African-American minority that makes HIV/AIDS is often neglected because of uty director of the Rural Health Institute up just 13 percent of the total population. many skewed ideas that the disease is par- P.O. Box 870170 for Clinical and Translational Sciences Consequently, the statistics frame a focal ticular to certain races, or that the risk is Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 at UA, started the discussion series last point of tonight’s conversation, which is heavier depending on the age group, along month with visiting law professor Paula also shared in Foster’s published work “Is with a number of other myths. She said Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-4116 | C. Johnson in order to educate students There a Balm in Black America?” that the most prevalent HIV/AIDS threat Advertising: 348-7845 | Classiﬁ eds: 348-7355 about vital social issues that may not Though she centers much of her atten- Letters, op-eds: [email protected] receive the attention they deserve. Foster tion on African-Americans’ struggles with Press releases, announcements: [email protected] said the spread of HIV/AIDS, a sexually the sexually transmitted disease, Foster See AIDS, page 3 TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

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Friday 2 January 16, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS 1,000 WORDS Send announcements and campus news Every Friday, 1,000 Words features a photo from around the University. Send submissions to [email protected]. UA professors’ to [email protected] CORRECTION In the Jan. 15 edition of The Crimson White, the Westervelt- books featured Warner Museum of American Art’s “Thirsty for Thursday” event was incorrectly referred to as an annual event and stated to be held that evening. In fact, the event is a monthly event, and it will in fact be held on Jan. 22. The article’s headline — “Annual Thirsty for Thursday art event today” — seems in magazine remarkably silly in retrospect. The CW regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight. Choice magazine lists works as Scheduled power outage changed outstanding academic publications The temporary disruption in power services on campus has been re-scheduled from Saturday to Sunday beginning at By Christy Roach asked him for about a year 6:30 a.m. ending approximately at 3:00 p.m. Affected buildings Staff Reporter and a half to produce a book. for these power outages are: Ridgecrest North, Somerville The first edition of “The Road Hall, Blount Hall, Palmer Hall, Paty Hall and Ferguson Parking With a new year, the to Galaxy Formation” came Deck. University has more than a out in the end of 2001. 12-2 football record to make He said his book has what supporters happy. Two of people need for advanced the University’s profes- study of galaxies for research. sors had books listed on the “This book gave me an QUOTE OF THE DAY Outstanding Academic titles excuse to follow developments for 2008 by Choice magazine. that I had heard of but not had “Lots of drinking and lots of dancing — that’s Choice magazine reviews the time to study,” said Keel. books printed throughout Keel said he was even able what I would expect.” the year, and then lists the to use some of his research best in scholarly titles. Tony from graduate school. He said — Adam Pate, member of the band Baak Gwai, describing his Freyer’s “Little Rock on Trial: his scope of the book changed expectations for their release event at Mellow Mushroom Cooper v. Aaron and School when he realized there was Desegregation” and William not much published on what Keel’s “The Road to Galaxy people can see of the galaxies; Formation” were both listed the published materials were on Choice’s list. mainly theories. THIS DAY IN ALABAMA HISTORY College libraries across the “I wrote my book from an U.S. use Choice magazine as a empirical viewpoint, and people January 16, 1967: Lurleen Wallace is inaugurated as Alabama’s resource for collection devel- seemed to like that,” said Keel. opment and research, accord- Keel said he was even rec- first female governor — and only the third nationwide — as CW| Marion Walding an estimated 150,000 look on. Wallace succeeded her husband ing to Choice’s Web site. ognized for his work while Cinderellaʼs Castle at the Magic Kingdom is lit up during the George C. Wallace, who was barred by law at the time from Freyer wrote “Little Rock taking a tour in Arizona by Wishes show in December 2008. serving consecutive terms. She died in office of cancer on on Trial: Cooper v. Aaron and another astronomer. May 7, 1968. School Desegregation” after Freyer said it has been JAN. 11 University Press of Kansas a humbling experience. In Source: Alabama Department of Archives and History Crime Report • Theft 2 occurred at 8:30 p.m. asked him to write a book for 2008, he was given a cita- at the Student Recreation the 50th anniversary of the tion of merit for a book that Compiled by Christy Conner Center Supreme Court decision in he wrote in 1981 and was Senior Staff Reporter Cooper v. Aaron. able to speak before the U.S. Freyer said this book focus- Supreme Court. He was also JAN. 8 JAN. 12 • Fraudulent use of a debit/ es on nine black students who given the J.R. Ragsdale award • Burglary occurred at 8 a.m. confronted white elitists in by the Arkansas Historical at Ridgecrest East credit card occurred at 3 p.m. Paty Hall Arkansas and their struggle Association for “Little Rock THE CRIMSON WHITE • Theft 2 occurred at 5 p.m. at to achieve economic oppor- on Trial: Cooper v. Aaron and ten Hoor Hall • Theft 3 occurred 5:20 p.m. at Rowand Johnson Hall tunity to attend Central High School Desegregation” this • Theft 3 occurred at 8 p.m. at School. year. EDITORIAL Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library • Possession of a controlled substance occurred at “Any student can appreci- “Professionally, this has been one of the best years,” • Corey Craft, editor-in-chief, [email protected], 348-8049 9:50 p.m. at Harris Hall ate the courage and tenacity • Phil Owen, managing editor, [email protected], 348-6146 JAN. 9 that it took to achieve not just said Freyer. • James Jaillet, production editor • Theft of property occurred their constitutional rights but Both professors said they at 8:40 p.m. at the Student JAN. 13 • Megan Honeycutt, outreach manager the economic opportunity that have other projects they are Recreation Center • -Unlawful breaking and enter- • Breckan Duckworth, design editor was being blocked from these pursuing within their fields •-Criminal mischief 3 occurred ing of a vehicle occurred at • Robert Bozeman, assistant design editor students,” Freyer said. “It was now. at 2 p.m. at the MIB parking 8:30 p.m. at the Riverside East • Marion Walding, photo editor something these students Freyer said he is changing lot parking lot were willing to struggle for.” his course and looking more • RF Rains, assistant photo editor • Possession of marijuana • Kelli Abernathy, chief copy editor Freyer said he wrote the at Supreme Court and eco- 2 occurred at 2:30 p.m. at JAN. 14 book within a year, and nomic law with antitrust. • Paul Thompson, opinions editor Kappa Alpha • -Unlawful breaking and enter- • Dave Folk, news editor released the first volume in “I want to look at the jus- ing of a vehicle occurred at 12:45 November 2007. He said he tices views with the economic • Brett Bralley, news editor JAN. 10 a.m. at Riverside North parking did a lot of his research at crisis, and I want to look at • Ryan Mazer, lifestyles editor • Possession of marijuana lot the Library of Congress and the court’s views for change • CJ McCormick, assistant lifestyles editor 1 occurred at 4 a.m. at the • Unlawful breaking and enter- Harvard. He also went to to the present situation,” said • Ryan Wright, sports editor Campus Drive parking deck ing of a vehicle occurred at the Eisenhower Presidential Freyer. • Greg Ostendorf, assistant sports editor • Unlawful breaking and enter- 12:30 a.m. at Riverside East park- library and Arkansas records Keel said he is looking at the • Eric McHargue, graphics editor ing of a vehicle occurred at ing lot of the case in order to write Galaxy Zoo project, where sci- • Andrew Richardson, Web editor 2:40 a.m. at Bryant Hall Unlawful breaking and entering his book. entists are working to name • Public intoxication occurred of a vehicle occurred at 1 a.m. at Keel said his publisher different galaxies’ shapes. at 3:30 a.m. at Sigma Alpha Riverside East parking lot Epsilon Unlawful breaking and entering ADVERTISING • Theft 3 occurred at 2:30 p.m. of a vehicle occurred at 1:12 a.m. anyone to go from using a • Drew Gunn, advertising 348-6875, [email protected]. at Burke West at Riverside North parking lot HABITS substance regularly to not manager, 348-8995, cwbiz edu Continued from page 1 using it at all.” [email protected] • Dana Andrzejewski, zone Finally, create a buddy sys- • Jeff Haas, territory manag- 44 (downtown and down- “I think a lot of people get tem. er, 348-8044, territorymg2@ town Northport), 348-6153, discouraged easily when they “I often find if you are sa.ua.edu [email protected] try to make a clean break from accountable to another per- a habit and end up cheating. son you are less likely to give • Joe Greenwood, zones 3 • Jarrett Cocharo, zone 55 It often makes them feel like up on a goal. Meeting once and 7, (McFarland and Skyland (campus), 348-2670 they have failed,” Keyes said. a week with an accountabil- boulevards), 348-8735, sm- • Torri Blunt, nontraditional ity partner to go over how [email protected] To avoid becoming discour- advertising, 348-4381, sm- aged and giving up, Keyes you feel you are doing and • Lance Hutchison, zone [email protected] suggested gradually reduc- any area you feel you need 4 (Northport), 348-8054, • Emily Frost, classifieds ing one’s intake. extra help with will keep you [email protected] coordinator, 348-7355, sm- “It’s important for students focused,” Keyes said. • Braxton Jett, zone 6 (15th [email protected] to understand it is hard for According to Keyes, your accountability partner can be Street), 348-6876, zone6@ • Amanda Lacey creative anyone from your roommate sa.ua.edu services manager, 348-8042, Cobb Theatres • Carly Jayne Rullman, zone [email protected] HOLLYWOOD 16 to a counselor or even a per- 248-8248 Skyland Blvd. & Hwy 69 sonal trainer as long as you 8 (the Strip and downtown), Unborn men’s and ladies 2:00, 4:35, 7:10, 9:35 feel they are going to keep Bride Wars you motivated. 2:05, 5:00, 7:15, 9:45 The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. 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sion of The Crimson White. NS02337610 www.cobbtheatres.com The Crimson White NEWS Friday, January 16, 2008 3 SGA Senate returns after break Ala. commissioner: State By Amanda Peterson Carpenter and one thanking will begin after the Senate Special projects reporter the Wachovia Foundation for approves it. the scholarship fund. Trey Johnson, College of The SGA Senate opened their James Fowler, senator for Arts and Sciences senator, prisons overcrowded first meeting of 2009 with a new the College of Commerce and introduced a resolution that member. Business Administration, pre- would expand the SGA execu- By Bob Johnson State Health Officer Don in some prison dormitories The Senate confirmed sented a resolution to set up tive secretary’s duties. Associated Press Writer Williamson said budget cuts with only one or two correc- Stephen Swinson as a sena- the SGA calculator rental pro- If adopted, the SGA Code of could force reductions in pro- tions officers to guard them. tor for the College of Arts and gram in Rodgers Library. Laws would require the execu- MONTGOMERY | Alabama’s grams to provide medicine to He said some of the credit Sciences. Cason Kirby, SGA Instead of having students tive secretary to put together a prisons are extremely over- AIDS patients and prenatal goes to the hard work of cor- president, appointed Swinson get them from the SGA office, report every two weeks about crowded and understaffed care to pregnant women. rections officers and other to replace Steven Oliver, who is Fowler said, more students the progress of the each execu- and the department cannot Gov. Bob Riley has ordered staff. replacing Jesse Woods as SGA would likely use the program if tive office and a summary of cut its budget without risk- most state agencies to cut “And by and large the executive advisor. they could rent calculators at a legislation considered by the ing the release of inmates, Originally, Oliver had been library. Senate and First Year Council. their budgets by 10 percent inmates are well-behaved. Corrections Commissioner appointed to take Woods’ His resolution was sent to Johnson said the executive for the current fiscal year. But Most want to serve their time Senate seat after Woods, who committee to be considered secretary already keeps the Richard Allen told legislators Riley said he didn’t impose and get out,” he said. graduated in December, left to before the Senate votes on it. records, so this would put the Thursday. that on corrections because But he said corrections be executive advisor. “The calculators are actually information in a report that Allen, appearing at a leg- of its problems. officers continue to fight a The senators also read nine SGA property, and the library anyone can access and add islative budget hearing, said Allen told lawmakers it constant battle to keep out new resolutions to start the is actually the outlet for them,” more transparency to the SGA. Alabama is 49th in the coun- would be impossible to cut prison contraband, including spring semester. Three of them he said during the meeting. “It’s “Everyone can really know try in spending for prison- the budget for prisons by 10 cell phones, which he said in were passed immediately: two just like checking out a book.” what everyone else is doing,” ers, with the state spending percent without releasing recent years have become “a resolutions expressing condo- The calculators, which are Johnson said. “Students who about $39 a day per prisoner inmates and closing facili- high-value item in prison.” lences to the families of Wesley all new, are already at Rodgers want can request the report and in 2007. ties. Allen asked lawmakers to Easter and Philip Bradley Library, and the program know what the SGA is doing.” Allen joined other depart- Allen said there are cur- consider prison overcrowd- ment heads in telling legis- rently more than 25,000 ing when they pass new laws lators the disastrous effects The route to Coleman inmates in a system built to aimed at “getting tough on Coliseum and the Blue that could result from bud- house about 13,000. He said a crime.” He said there are AIDS BUS get cuts, which are expected new prison has not been built currently 536 crimes that Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Express route, which goes from the quad to the in many agencies due to the in Alabama since 1992. are considered felonies in Recreation Center, were a downturn in the economy. Allen said it’s remarkable Alabama, including 67 that exists in cases with dormant or commuter students, while the direct response to student Supreme Court Chief there has not been a major have been added to the books unnoticeable symptoms. Gold Two Route, which pass- feedback, Clayton said. Justice Sue Bell Cobb said if incident in Alabama prisons since 2001. Oblivious of their infec- es several residential com- “A lot of changes that have state courts are forced to cut since a 1985 riot at the St. “Every felony you add tion, many people accidentally munities, is popular among come about have been reflect- their budget by 10 percent, Clair Correctional Facility. brings a requirement for transmit the virus. those living on-campus. ed from the surveys,” said 700 employees would lose He said that’s despite having more beds in Alabama pris- “As many as a one-third of Although the CrimsonRide Shirley Darr, an employee their jobs statewide. as many as 200 to 300 inmates ons,” he said. persons infected don’t know it,” has an active user base, it has at the department of auxil- Foster said. “So in order to pro- also received criticism from iary services. “The best way tect our community, everyone the student body for being to improve your service is to must know their HIV status.” slow and inefficient at times. talk to the people who use of the Chi Omega sorority. husband served as vice presi- Since the epidemic began in Clayton said those in charge it.” CHANGE At that time, there were only dent of the University. They the United States during the of the service are very recep- Darr said the surveys Continued from page 1 about 5,000 students attend- both said that the University early ’80s, it has spread con- tive to student feedback. helped provide feedback to ing the University. Although shaped the city. stantly. With the numerous “We’ve made a number of install 28 benches at bus stops it covered less expansive “The University is defi- causes of HIV/AIDS, and with- changes based on the input around campus this semester. rapidly growing university. grounds, Pow said that she is nitely a big part of the town out sufficient public knowledge of the University population,” The surveys have also shown Growing up in Tuscaloosa impressed with how beautiful and it adds character to about the disease, Foster said Clayton said. “Until you actu- a desire for route maps at the was idyllic, according to the the campus has remained. Tuscaloosa,” Pow said. the UA community is capable of ally start running the routes bus stops, which Clayton said tales of Pow and Elebash. “The beauty of the campus, Elebash and Pow cited the spurring change. and picking up people, you is in the works. There was always something the University and the quad- biggest changes to Tuscaloosa “In the South, people are don’t know what changes The entertainment route, to do and someone to play rangle have always been my to be the expansion of the which carried students to generally quiet about these need to be made.” with. favorite. I’m so glad they kept town and University and the downtown Tuscaloosa on types of issues, but this is an A big improvement the “Living downtown was, and the quad open and beautiful,” overall loss of security within weekends last semester, has epidemic,” she said. “We have a CrimsonRide has made was is, so convenient. The stores she said. the city. been suspended for the time new cohort here, and I believe shortening its routes, Clayton were downtown; we could being. Elebash entered the “Society has just changed that college students can be said. “We realized the more actually walk there when we “The ridership wasn’t what University in 1942, and soon everywhere. It’s been a long great leaders.” stops you have, it slows the were younger,” Pow said. thereafter World War II time, and people are out for system down,” Clayton said. it needed to be,” Clayton said. Transportation services is Children were allowed to broke out. Tuscaloosa and what they can get now,” Pow Students can call the trans- play outside without their the University were drained said. portation services office or currently working with the parents worrying about dan- of all able-bodied men, leav- Despite the differences visit the CrimsonRide Web SGA to develop an alterna- PAGEANT ger. ing mostly female students between Tuscaloosa before Continued from page 1 site to offer feedback about tive, van-based service that “Our parents never worried on campus while their male the new millennium and now, the service. may involve 348-RIDE. about us, we lived in a really counterparts were drafted to Elebash and Pow said that safe environment,” Elebash the armed services. they couldn’t imagine living The contestants must be 18 to fishing and learning about the said. “My first year of college I anywhere else. 24 years old, never married stream.” A downside to Tuscaloosa life had a taste of college life and “It’s a great place to live and able to participate in all FISH The class will take day trips in the ’20s and ’30s was the that was pretty much it. The and everyone tolerates each five areas of the competition. Continued from page 1 to Lurleen Wallace State Park introduction of a paper mill, rest of the time it was only other so well,” Elebash said. Contestants must have com- Townsend, Tenn, to learn throughout the semester. which left the town smelling girls,” Elebash said, who was Pow agreed. pleted one full semester at UA more about aquatic entomol- If the fish just aren’t biting, less than desirable. a member of the Kappa Delta “I love it dearly, and it’s just and they must have at least a ogy, the study of insects that Steinberg said they don’t need “The town was filled with a sorority. a great place. Tuscaloosa has 2.5 GPA, Wright said. live in an aquatic environ- to worry. terrible smell, like sulfur and Greek life was different in a little bit of everything. And In addition to the possibility ment, and the relation it has “[If someone doesn’t catch rotten eggs. And those were the ’40s as well: girls were it’s the friendliest place, you of winning scholarship money, to fishing. a fish], they can still pass the the days with no air condi- expected to be back at their know you can belong here,” several of the contestants said “The [Tennessee] trip is course, but they have to make tioning and you had your houses no later than 10:45 at Pow said. they had other reasons for going to be less fishing and an honest effort and partici- windows open,” she said. night. If they were caught competing in the pageant. more technical,” Steinberg pate in class outings. They As they grew up and went out later than that by their might be bored, though, if they Meredith Beeman, a junior said. “We’re going to have to high school, Tuscaloosa housemothers, they weren’t never catch a fish,” Steinberg majoring in dance and his- fun, but we’re also going to was slowly beginning to allowed to go out for many still said. tory, said it could benefit her spend as much time as we can expand. The main street for- following nights. career. merly known as Broad Street “That wasn’t really a prob- We Accept became University Avenue, “I initially started compet- director of the Martin Luther lem for me, because there ing in pageants for the schol- King, Jr. Research and and eventually University were no boys in my time,” Dining Dollars arship money and perfor- CONCERT Boulevard. Streetcars, Elebash said. Continued from page 1 Education Institute as well as mance opportunity,” Beeman the King Papers Project, an which were electricity pow- Fraternity houses, instead ered small cars that ran on of being centers of greek life, said. “As a dance major, I — the University Singers, organization dedicated to col- a track, looped around the were used to house students enjoy every possible opportu- University Chorus and the lecting and publishing King’s main street. nity to be on stage and further Afro-American Gospel Choir sermons, speeches and other in the armed forces. Army “One of the favorite pas- develop my talent and stage — will join with the Tuscaloosa writings. bases were also placed near times for teenage girls was to presence.” Citywide Middle School Honor Carson has appeared on Tuscaloosa during the war. ride along University Avenue Coffeehouse & Gourmet Deli Another contestant, Chelsea Choir, the Shelton Singers television programs including Elebash and Pow have “Good Morning America” and and see the fraternity boys. strong ties to the University Banks, a sophomore majoring of Shelton State Community “CBS Evening News,” and he We couldn’t wait to get to the as they do to the city: not in telecommunications and College, the Stillman College is known for his lectures con- University,” Pow said. only are they both gradu- film, said she had personal Choir and the community cho- 1301 University Blvd. cerning the African-American Pow went to the University ates, but Elebash taught reasons for entering the pag- ral group Prentice Concert Chorale. struggle. Fitch said the guest in 1937 and became an an advertising class at “On the Strip” eant. Tina Fitch, a member of the speakers and the common English major and member the Capstone, and Pow’s “I just simply want to make “Realizing the Dream” commit- theme of realizing the dream even the smallest difference tee and executive producer of set this concert apart from in the lives of the people I’ve Theatre Tuscaloosa, said that other vocal performances. come in contact with through combining the groups “is a ter- “I enjoy getting to hear this experience and give God rific reminder of how impor- the words of Dr. King and am all the glory,” Banks said. tant it is for us to continue the reminded of how blessed I am Rehearsals for the pageant work that was started by MLK and how responsible I am to carry on the ideas of human began on Jan. 13, when the — to bring unity and peace and compassion and understand- 20 contestants met for the respect to all people. The performers are the next generation ing that Dr. King spoke so beau- first time. tifully about,” she said. “I am In all, the contestants rep- of adults. It gives them a chance to know the past and carry on always inspired by the guest resent five different sorori- the work in the future.” speakers and the wisdom they ties, three different campus Aaron Dobynes, a UA alum- bring.” organizations, 12 different nus and senior pastor of the “Realizing the Dream” has Alabama hometowns, and Evergreen Baptist Church grown from an annual con- four different states. in Shreveport, La., will read cert to a collection of activi- Throughout the competi- selections from King’s speech ties celebrating and promot- tion, the contestants have titled “A Realistic Look at the ing human equality. This year gained friendships and learn- Question of Progress in the the “Realizing the Dream” ing experiences that will help Area of Race Relations.” This Committee brought renowned author and professor Cornell them later in life. speech was first given at a 1957 West to the UA campus in “In truth, I have learned freedom rally in St. Louis and provides the theme for this October and will host “God’s more from the pageants I have Trombones,” a performing arts lost than won, because the year’s concert. Since its beginning in 1990, presentation featuring poetry ability to applaud another con- the “Realizing the Dream” and music performed by the testant for her success builds concert has featured several Shelton Singers, on Jan. 27 at character and, ultimately, con- well-known guest perform- Shelton State’s Bean Brown SUMNER PLACE tributes to the Miss America ers — Maya Angelou, Vivian Theatre. ideal of a young leader who is Malone Jones and Della Fitch said she hopes intelligent, talented, motivat- Reese are among the visit- Saturday’s concert will be a GET ONE BEFORE THEY ARE GONE ed, and of strong conviction,” ing luminaries. This year’s meaningful experience for both Beeman said. guest, Stanford history profes- the audience and the perform- sor Clayborne Carson, is the ers. CALL US AT 205-758-5371 OR VISIT US AT 1407 10TH AVENUE PINIONS Friday, January 16, 2009 OPaul Thompson • Editor [email protected] 4 A one-way missile to Fail-a-stine Just about everyone in Falestine,” on the Quad at should know by now that the University of Alabama? there’s some action going Did you guys think the on in the Middle East, and Prime Minister of Israel, it sure isn’t the “Worlds Ehud Olmert, was going to Largest Hug Festival.” For see it and end the ground those of you living under a operations while he was rock, or the influence, Israel swinging through our great began a ground invasion of state? the Gaza strip on Jan. 3. This conflict has been This column, however, isn’t going on for thousands of about the success or failure Dave Folk years and if I could take an of that mission; it is about inkling of a guess it would all the anti-war geniuses named Falestine. be that the $3.95 you spent at out there trying to end this Just a quick recap, the craft store probably isn’t operation. Now for the most Palestine is actually spelled going to bring this thing to a MCT Campus part, liberal, anti-war college with a “P,” thus the “P” peaceful halt. kids (hippies) aren’t gener- sound when you say it. If you How about you spend ally known for their logical were part of the chalking on some time researching the The President of controversy reasoning, but what I wit- the Quad I would suggest conflict (mainly the spelling you practice this a few times nessed on the Quad recently of the states involved) and What a week for President- I don’t know about you, but was dumb, even for them. before reading on. write some letters to your elect Barack Obama. Whew… I’m starting to notice a pat- Walking to my office at You’re good? Okay, just as liberal savior President-elect We all know he’s busy, what with tern. My mother, who is decid- The CW, I nearly tripped I thought my mind had been Barack Obama, who has getting ready to take the Oath edly not a President of a Federal when I saw a chalking that blown by this epic act of remained mum on the topic. of Office next Tuesday and all, Reserve Bank or an accountant, read “Free Falestine.” I don’t stupidity I stumbled across Finally, I recently saw the but he has still managed to cre- has never been audited for not think I’m world’s smartest our next elementary mis- phrase “Palestine is 4 Muslims,” ate some highly embarrassing paying some part of her taxes, man, but I have a feeling that take. For, chalked at a cross- written on one of our beautiful situations for himself by select- not even by “mistake.” By Obama’s logic, though, making if you want to end a war, then section in the sidewalk was sidewalks. I’m going to go out ing shady characters (not unlike himself). At least he can take a “mistake” on her taxes, being first step should probably be something along the lines of on a limb and say that someone solace in that cigarette I bet he’ll audited, and just failing to pay “Leave Gaza,” except — and knowing how to spell the ille- who replaces the word “for” enjoy after “falling off the [quit- about $34,000 in taxes (which is gitimate country you’re pro- here’s the funny part — the with the numeral four probably ting] wagon” as a recent CNN Paul Thompson only $16,233 less than the mean testing for. Z in Gaza was backwards. isn’t holding too much clout on article reports. income of all US citizens, accord- Folks, I cant make this up. After seeing this I tried the international stage. Yeah, that’s right; Obama still Reserve Bank of New York. How ing to the Census Bureau) would making excuses for whoever Let’s just look past spelling Now I understand that the hasn’t completely quit smoking, promising. He cheats on his not prevent her from becoming chalked it on the Quad, I even and an elementary school Quad is a public forum, but even though he promised his taxes, and holds high financial Treasury Secretary. Googled Falestine to see if snafu, and look at some other please, before your next genius wife he would before campaign- office. What a great combo. At least there’d be someone without a shady background in maybe it was an alternate problems with their chalking idea, don’t make us all look like ing for the Presidency. He subse- Not. the White House, if that were spelling for Palestine. I kid on the Quad. idiots. Get a blog. quently promised to quit before Despite his employer, the he moves in to the White House. the case. Sadly for my mom, and you not; one of the highest First, and really this is International Monetary Fund, Surprised? I’m not. the rest of the country, it isn’t. responses was some dude’s most important, what exactly Dave Folk is a News Editor for repeatedly advising Geithner Admittedly, he hasn’t moved in that he was responsible for Then we arrive at Bill Facebook in the Middle East do we plan on accomplishing The Crimson White. His col- just yet, but I kind of doubt he’ll paying the taxes, Geithner just Richardson, who recently with- by chalking “Stop the War who just happened to be umn runs on Fridays. have time to start popping large decided he was too important for drew his name from consider- enough amounts of Nicorette taxes. ation for Commerce Secretary. this week so he can quit, but Even Tom Ochsenschlager, the Why? Well, Gov. Richardson is that’s just conjecture… I sup- vice president of the American currently under federal inves- pose we’ll just have to add one Institute of Certified Public tigation for allegedly awarding GPA there to show who cares New Mexican state contracts in more to the “Obama’s broken Accountants said the mistakes campaign promises” column, Geithner says he made “acciden- exchange for campaign financ- By Rob Eberly much you care. But in the not say too much about how which I suspect will grow longer tally” are not easy to overlook or ing, according to a Fox News real world, that means a lot. “intelligent” you are. But and longer as the year goes on. make an “honest mistake” on. article. In fact, New Mexico state doc- After reading Sean What are you going to what’s important is that Already, Obama’s cabinet, He said, “It’s such a basic mis- uments show that a California Randall’s Thursday article say at a job interview, Mr. your GPA matters quite a bit which I discussed at length last take that I kind of wonder if we firm, CDR Financial, was paid about how GPA is “perhaps Randall? “My GPA’s a 2.6, when you’re out looking for, semester, is crumbling around know all the facts,” about $1.5 million in 2004 and the most pointless, moronic but it should have been say, a job. his rather large ears. Just I couldn’t have said it better 2005 for some sort of consulta- and archaic system” for higher. I’m actually really Knowing that, you’d have look at Timothy Geithner, the myself. ranking students, it’s pretty smart. I just skipped class to be pretty stupid to totally If only it stopped there, tion or other. Both CDR and Treasury Secretary nominee David Rubin, its CEO, have con- clear to me why his is below a lot because it was boring neglect it. If your need to be but, somewhat to my amuse- and Bill Richardson, the former tributed at least $110,000 to three 3.0. and made me angry. But I ment, I must admit, it doesn’t. entertained at all times and Commerce Secretary nominee. campaign committees formed Before we go any further, think I’d be a good worker According to another AP report, your violent mood swings Even Obama has called this by Richardson, as an AP review here. I just won’t do things Geithner employed a resident let’s just go ahead and settle make getting decent grades situation an “embarrassment,” of campaign finance records alien housekeeper whose docu- this. I am smarter than Sean that aren’t fun.” in class too much of a bur- but still finds it within himself reveals. mentation to work legally in Randall. Some people may Good luck, dude. den, then that’s a good indi- to push Geithner’s nomination Still not seeing that pattern the United States expired, yet call me arrogant for saying You think teacher bias is cator you won’t be very suc- forward. Geithner failed to pay yet? I don’t know how you can a problem? Why’s that? Do about $34,000 in taxes a few years Geithner continued to employ so, but it’s a simple fact. My cessful doing anything else. miss it; it’s waving at you from IQ is above 150, and I made a teachers not like you? I’m ago, according to an Associated the woman, even though she You’ve explained pretty every major news outlet in the 36 on the ACT. I skipped fifth sorry. That sounds unfair... Press report. had become an illegal alien. He well just how easy it is to country. grade math AND seventh But answer this: Would If confirmed, however, also filed his employees’ taxes Obama has already marked make good grades, so why grade math. Yeah, it’s true. you want to hire someone Geithner would be in a position late from 1993 to 1995 and incor- his Presidency with controversy, And believe it or not, I’m that you don’t like? No, don’t you man up and do it to control the IRS. I don’t know rectly calculated the Medicare and it hasn’t even started yet. pimpin’ something above a you wouldn’t, because you instead of whining and say- about you, but I have nothing but taxes for them during that same It’s a good thing we have such 4.0. don’t like them. If you know ing the system should be disdain for those who don’t pay time, according to an AP article. a reform-minded visionary to their taxes, and even less respect He also received notices from Think it’s just a coinci- someone who is charismatic changed to make you look lead us, but who knows what will for those who try to pass off the IRS and the Social Security dence? I mean, GPA doesn’t enough to get good grades good? You’re just letting all happen. Maybe, after Tuesday’s cheating the public as “an hon- Administration for not filing the show “intelligence, knowl- without doing any of the of those low IQs pass you by. Inauguration things will change, est mistake” as Geithner has. same paperwork in 2003 and edge, ability or learning,” work, then give me that per- but I’m not optimistic. Still waiting for the ax to 2004. But I’m sure that was all, right? Honestly, I might just son’s phone number, because Rob is a senior majoring drop? “just an honest mistake,” let me Paul Thompson is the Opinions agree with that statement. I want to hang out. in chemical and biological The real problem — Geithner tell you. Editor of The Crimson White. All it really shows is how By itself, your GPA might engineering. is the President of the Federal You know, or not. His column runs on Fridays.

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““I do not smoke so it does “ I think that it is a common cour- “I do not smoke so I “I did not know about it. not affect me. “ tesy to the non-smokers donʼt care.” It sucks if you are trying on campus.” to stay warm.”

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The Crimson White LIFESTYLES Friday, January 16, 2009 7 Art contest draws in many Marr’s Field Journal By Tyler Deierhoi First Runner Up was photography Weaver, recipient of the Best in deadline approaching Contributing Writer by sophomore Grace Tillman and Show award, gave a little more insight featured a distant person parasailing. into her work, which features a blond By Kelsey Stein The staff encourages all students to The Creative Campus-sponsored Honorable Mentions included Jessie girl screaming in anguish. Senior Lifestyles Reporter submit their work to the journal or to Missing Art Contest was presented Harless, Rachel Reynolds and Patrick “I was in philosophy discussing get involved by attending their meetings, last night to a large turnout. O’Sullivan. The Audience Choice Socrates and our professor asked if we Students seeking a creative outlet for which take place every other Sunday in The contest, which involved artwork Award was given to Rachel Reynolds thought knowledge is painful,” Weaver their work can submit it for publication 360 Ferguson Center, Blake said. submitted by UA students, took place for her photograph, “A Path in the said. “I was inspired by this and in UA’s undergraduate literary maga- “Being able to see the artistic expres- at the Bama Theatre and was the prod- Forest.” remembered the story of Cassandra, zine, Marr’s Field Journal. sion on campus become a physical book uct of “the Missing Ink,” the online art The mediums of art presented at the who was gifted with knowledge that no Jan. 25 is the final deadline to submit that you can hold in your hand and enjoy magazine of the University. Contest event ranged from sculptures, photog- one would listen to. I started working material for the issue that will be avail- is what makes my job so worthwhile,” winners were announced when the raphy and paintings to woodcarvings, and this is what I made.” able in April. Submission guidelines can Blake said. doors opened at 6 and an audience digitally modified images and even a The other musical guest for the be found on the Marr’s Field Journal Web Ben Joseph, a senior majoring in inter- choice award was given at the end of zombie film-inspired sock monkey. event set up and began to play within site at www.mfj.ua.edu. national music production, discovered submitting to the journal has allowed the night. Missing Ink editor-in-chief Stephanie the first hour. Electric violinist Derryck A variety of artistic forms, includ- Summers, as well as the magazine’s “D-Sharp” Gleaton performed, galva- ing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, essays him to receive invaluable practice for his Justin Jones, a sophomore majoring career ambition, recording music. in business, attended because a friend co-editor, Andi Johnson, put the event nizing the atmosphere with an invigo- and photography, comprise the almost 200 pages of the journal, which includes Joseph said he recorded every aspect of had entered her art in the contest. together. Summers, who said she rating repertoire. The night ended on a CD of original music performed and his own musical submissions, including “I came to see my friend’s art and I hopes the event will continue in the a high note that Summers said she future, was happy about the turnout. hopes “the Missing Ink” and Creative recorded by students. vocals, guitar and harmonica. found that there was a lot of great art- In addition to experience, Joseph has “We didn’t expect this many peo- Campus will be able to continue. “There is something uniquely spe- work here,” he said. gained recognition as well. After being ple,” Summers said. “It’s great to see “Events like this get students cial about Marr’s Field Journal because The contest winners were ranked published in last year’s issue, students all of them coming out to support these involved and allow them to show off it allows new voices on campus to be according to Best in Show, First Runner heard,” said Leah Blake, editor and a would tell him that they had listened to artists.” their creativity,” Summers said. “It Up and Honorable Mentions. Best In senior majoring in criminal justice and his music and enjoyed it, he said. “We love to see students and the would be great if we could have them Show was the work “Cassandra,” by psychology. “It provides a forum for “I feel like there needs to be an art sophomore Jessie Weaver. The art- community come to these events. every year.” emerging writers and artists just getting revolution in this town, and I feel like work inspired by the Greek myth of I think everyone enjoys the arts,” For more information about “the their feet wet, when they’re experiment- [the Marr’s Field Journal] is a catalyst the Cassandra, who was cursed with Johnson said about the diverse group Missing Ink,” go to www.uamissing. ing with style and exploring their own towards that,” Joseph said. “The more forethought that no one would believe. of patrons. com. imagination.” people that submit, the better it is.”

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Jenkins said. “I think the big Sports Reporter Wildcats (12-6, 2-1 SEC), jumped ing 1-12 from the field, including job,” Hudson said. “I thought “It’s okay; I just tweaked it,” thing is that we just have to out to a 10-2 lead with 13:50 to a 0-7 performance from beyond she got the ball and made some Jenkins said. “I’ll be fine.” come together as a team and The Alabama women’s bas- play in the first half. the arc. really big plays.” After pulling to within two show that we can get over ketball team continued its early “I thought we had a couple “I attribute that to Kentucky Alabama was plagued by poor with 6:02 left in the game, the the hump.” conference play woes, falling shots that were really good-look- [on defense],” Hudson said. “She shooting all night, especially Tide slowly fell further and fur- Raffington led the Tide to the Kentucky Wildcats 67-57 ing early,” Hudson said. “We just is such a coachable player that from outside, as the Tide shot ther behind as their shots went with 15 points, while Tierney Thursday night in an SEC match didn’t get them down.” she feels bad when she misses a an abysmal 2-21 on three-point cold and Kentucky started heat- Jenkins compiled yet another up at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama fought back, buoyed couple of shots.” attempts. ing up. double-double, putting up “The frustrating part about by the sharp shooting of sopho- The Tide came out with guns “Eventually you’ve got to “They made big shots when 13 points and pulling down this is that the team is play- more Varisia Raffington and blazing in the second half, but make some shots,” Hudson said. we couldn’t,” Hudson said. 11 rebounds. ing hard,” head coach Wendell the aggressive rebounding of found their every basket met by “That’s the name of the game.” “We’ve got to get better with Alabama plays Ole Miss on Tierney Jenkins, to finish the a resilient and tough Kentucky “Shots just weren’t falling,” just fighting,” Raffington said. Hudson said. “I talked to them at the road Sunday at Oxford, first half facing a 30-27 deficit. squad. Raffington said. “When we’re “We have to get better with play- the end of the game about keep- Miss. Tip-off is scheduled for ing their head up.” “[Hudson] just kept telling us The Wildcats were led by start- in practice, they’re falling. Even ing a whole 40 minutes.” 2 p.m. “Every time that Alabama ‘keep shooting, keep shooting,’” ing senior center Eleia Roddy, before the game in pregame, This marks the third consecu- “It’s going to have to be a came at us, we were able to turn Raffington said. who was simply an unstoppable they’re falling.” tive loss for Alabama, who was them away,” Kentucky head Ericka Russell, the freshman force all night, scoring 19 points There was a scary moment on a six-game winning streak game where we all just play coach Matthew Mitchell said. guard who has risen to promi- and collecting 10 rebounds for when Jenkins, the Tide’s star going into conference play. together,” Raffington said. The Tide (12-6, 0-3 SEC) fell nence in the last few weeks aver- her SEC-leading ninth double- forward, fell to the court grasp- “We’ve just got to get over “We have to just put a whole behind early, unable to win aging 11 points per game, strug- double. ing her surgically repaired left that little hump at the end,” 40 minutes together.

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