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12 Local eats 4 Opinion 14 Sports Rama Jama’s is a tradition President Trump’s Alabama softball took many couldn’t imagine administration continues to a close loss this Tuscaloosa without, and face criticism for behavior weekend in a three- owner Gary Lewis looks to seen as anti-Semitic. A game series against the maintain that legacy as he columnist shares her views University of Washington seeks a buyer for his on the need to reach out to Huskies, currently beloved restaurant. the Jewish community. ranked no. 9. NEWS | NATIONAL AG Sessions calls Hawaii remark a joke by Rebecca Rakowitz | Assistant News Editor

Attorney General Jeff Sessions refused to apologize for his Hawaii comments this Sunday when asked about them by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on “This Week.” Previously, Sessions referred to Hawaii as “an island in the Pacific,” and Stephanopoulos asked why he would not just call it the state of Hawaii. “Nobody has a sense of humor anymore,” Sessions said through a smile. Sessions’ original comment was in response to a federal judge in a federal district court in Hawaii who blocked President Trump’s travel ban in the state. “I really am amazed that a judge sitting on an island in the Pacific can issue an order that stops the president of the United States from what appears to be clearly his stat- utory and constitutional power,” Sessions said on Wednesday. People did not take the belit- tlement lightly, taking to social media to criticize Sessions and use the opportunity to tweet facts about Hawaii with the hashtag #IslandinthePacific. In response to the comment and ensuing criticism, the Justice Department issued a statement attempting to clarify Sessions’ comment. “Hawaii is, in fact, an island in the Pacific – a beautiful one where the attorney general’s granddaugh- ter was born,” Justice Department spokesman Ian D. Prior said in a statement. “The point, however, is that there is a problem when a flawed opinion by a single judge can block the president’s lawful exercise of authority to keep the entire country safe.” Prior’s statement was also tech- nically inaccurate. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric SEE PAGE 8 Administration, Hawaii is not an island. It is an archipelago of eight major islands. One of said islands is named Hawaii, though Judge Derrick Watson, whom Sessions’ comment was directed at, is not from there. He is from Oahu. MONDAY 2 April 24, 2017 VISIT US ONLINE cw.ua.edu facebook The Crimson White instagram thecrimsonwhite twitter @TheCrimsonWhite

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Editor | Jordan LaPorta [email protected] NEWS Monday, April 24, 2017 3 IN NEWSBRIEF French election goes March for Science to run-off fi ghts cuts The French Presidential Election has In the spirit of this weekend’s March yet to be decided with no candidate receiv- for Science in Washington, D.C., over ing a majority in Sunday’s first round, and 600 satellite marches in cities such a run-off election will now take place on as London, Sydney, Berlin and even May 7. Birmingham took place to advance the The run-off will feature political same cause. newcomer Emmanuel Macron against “It might have been ignited by Trump, National Front candidate Marine Le Pen. but it’s not about Trump,” the march’s In the first round of voting, the French honorary co-chair Lydia Villa-Komaroff had 11 different candidates to choose told CNN. “It’s about the importance of Photo courtesy of The Center for Ethics and Responsibility from, which divided the vote. Macron and science in society and continuing the Le Pen won 24 and 21.8 percent of the vote support for the science community in respectively. keeping our edge.” The Socialist and Republican Parties, Signs held by scientists attending the PREVIEW: Students organize UA which have dominated France for decades, march around the world expressed frus- are no longer in the run-off. While Fillon, tration at lawmakers for not creating Community and Police Forum the Republican candidate, did come in policy based on the evidence they believe third, Benoît Hamon of the Socialist Party science provides. By Annie Milbourn | Contributing Writer consists of learning about documenta- only secured 6.3 percent of the vote. The march also follows President ries and how to make them, while the Now eager to take the helm of France, Trump’s budget, released in March, After 11 years, University of spring consists of students using what Le Pen’s National Front has argued which detailed $54 billion in cuts, which Alabama instructor and indepen- they have learned to create short doc- in favor of closing immigration into included scaling back agencies such as dent documentary filmmaker Andy umentaries about social justice issues France and removing the country from the Department of Health and Human Grace said he hasn’t gotten tired of in the state of Alabama. The program the increasingly unpopular European Services and the National Institute teaching this year-long course at also exists to support a group of stu- Union. Her popularity continues the ris- of Health. The University of Alabama titled dent filmmakers who travel abroad to ing tide of right-wing populism that has With the march now over, the March “Documenting Justice.” Now, stu- make their films. affected numerous elections across the for Science website now states “a move- dents will showcase their own doc- Grace believes his class is filled western world. ment in motion stays in motion.” The umentaries that they have been with incredible students who are driv- Meanwhile, Macron’s movement website details a week of planned activi- working on all year. en and passionate about making their “En Marche!” has been around for less ties that will continue in pursuit of “There are some incredible films own films. than a year, yet the party now has over making science a larger part of society this year,” Grace said. “I think stu- “It has always been an interesting 200,000 members, according to CNN. and government. dents especially should be supportive and different process for him to be a Macron, a banker who has never run for of one another for making interesting part of,” he said. office, has campaigned on improving the Compiled by Mike Finnegan creative work.” Applications for the 2017-2018 French economy. Offered to non-film majors at the course are now open. To learn more University of Alabama, Documenting about the program and to watch Compiled by Mike Finnegan New bill regulates Justice is a “unique interdisciplinary documentaries from past years, film-making course.” The fall semester visit http://documentingjustice.org/. Computer-Based abortions for minors Alabama legislators proposed an Honors to be renamed abortion bill that would require out-of- PLAN TO GO state minors seeking abortions to gain The University of Alabama’s Computer- parental consent. Based Honors Program will change “This bill would require both resident its name next year to the Catherine J. and nonresident minors to obtain paren- WHO: Everyone is encouraged to come watch the Randall Research Scholars Program. tal consent and specify the procedures documentaries “It is entirely fitting that this program for obtaining a waiver from the con- be named after someone whose work sent requirement are available to both WHAT: Screenings of student-made social justice has allowed it to flourish and whose pas- residents and nonresidents,” the bill says. sion not only for this program, but this The bill was filed at the end of last documentaries University, has left an indelible mark week by Senate Republicans Jabo on so many of our students,” President Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills; Gerald WHEN: Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Stuart Bell said to the Tuscaloosa News. Allen R-Tuscaloosa; Steve Livingston, After her time as an undergraduate stu- R-Scottsboro; and Greg Reed, R-Jasper. dent in the program, Catherine Randall Currently, only Alabama minors must WHERE: The fi lms will be screened at The Bama stayed at the University to earn two mas- receive parental consent. Exceptions are Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. ters and two doctoral degrees. From 1980 made for minors who are deemed mature to 2004, she served as the director of the enough and well-informed, or for minors WHY: The purpose of the course is to teach students computer-based honors program. who were sexually abused by a parent and the elements of documentary fi lmmaking and teach The program, located within the can be granted by a judge. Honors College, allows students to uti- The bill’s introduction was part of a them to explore issues that have real effect on lize the power of computers to conduct “pro-life day” at the Alabama capitol everyday people. “My favorite part is watching all these research as undergraduates. According spearheaded by conservative Republican students work incredibly hard over the course of many to the Tuscaloosa News, the program’s leadership. The legislature is also con- months to make something completely new and name change came from students who sidering bills to ban assisted suicide, desired to honor Randall and change declare the state a “pro-life state” and watching them get to experience all the highs and what they believed to be misleading create religious exemptions that will lows of fi lm production,” Grace said. title that makes people think CBH is an allow healthcare providers to opt out of online program. performing abortions.

Compiled by Mike Finnegan Compiled by Rebecca Rakowitz Editor | Kyle Campbell [email protected] OPINIONS Monday, April 24, 2017 4 TWITTERTWIT- REACTIONSTER

Does UA provide adequate resources for students with mental illnesses?

Megan Moloney @meganmoloney No. Not enough resources are allocated Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service to the counseling center and there COLUMN | POLITICS needs to be better communication lines Trump must reconcile with Jews between admin and Less than a month later, Trump more positive light than Syrian dicta- Cassie Kuhn students Staff Columnist held a press conference in which he tor Bashar al-Assad, and he referred was asked about how his adminis- to concentration camps where Jews Since Trump was sworn in as tration was prepared to handle anti- were murdered as “Holocaust cen- president, the White House has been Semitism in the wake of bomb threats ters.” When you think of “centers” home to a number of problematic on Jewish senators and other acts of you might go to, you probably think Abbie Collins expressions of anti-Semitism. Jan. 27, anti-Semitism on Jewish Americans. of shopping centers, community just a week into Trump’s presidency, The reporter prefaced this question centers and the like. Using the euphe- @abbiekcollins the nation observed International by saying he has not seen anyone in mism of “Holocaust center” likens Holocaust Remembrance Day. More his community accuse Trump or his concentration camps to your local No, the Counseling specifically, we honored the millions staff of anti-Semitism, and he explic- DMV or strip mall. While Spicer at of people who lost their lives in the itly acknowledged that Trump has least had the grace and good sense Center is the only Holocaust, over half of whom were Jewish grandchildren. In response, to apologize for his statements, the Jews killed only for being Jewish. Trump told the reporter to sit down fact that the press secretary for the option and is frankly However, the president’s statement and to be quiet, accusing him of asking President of the United States was not enough. Mental said nothing about Jewish people. an unfair question and lying about the capable of minimizing the Holocaust Instead he spoke in general terms nature of his question. He proceeded to the extent that he did says plenty health needs to be about “forces of evil,” “powers of good” to make grandiose claims about being about the way our government sees and his desire to “make love and toler- “the least anti-Semitic person” and Jewish people and the atrocities that taken more serious and ance prevalent throughout the world.” also “the least racist person” with- have been committed against them. There’s nothing inherently wrong out addressing the completely valid Trump’s administration is notori- in a timely manner. with making vague statements about concerns raised by the reporter. ous for its refusal to acknowledge the “powers of good,” but the presi- When a Jewish reporter asks ques- its mistakes. The vast majority of dent’s statement in remembrance of tions pertaining to fear for his safety the time, Trump and his staff stand the Holocaust is an inappropriate time due to his religious identity and the by their decisions and statements to keep things general. president offers a condescending dis- even when their behavior is horribly Helmi Emma While millions of non-Jewish people missal of that concern in return, it is offensive toward a particular group were also murdered in the Holocaust, clear that the American government is of Americans. We should be terrified @helmsinki the main victims were the Jews and to not working to protect and serve all of that our government doesn’t seem to conveniently leave them out of the dia- the American people. Of course, all of care about tackling the very important The available resources logue is at best a thoughtless mistake this doesn’t even touch upon the fact issue of anti-Semitism in America. and at worst, a deliberate denial of the do the best they can that Trump tried to paint an innocent Whether or not you are a part of the killings that occurred in the Holocaust. Jewish reporter as deceitful and dis- Jewish community, this should scare We often talk about the role of history with what they have honest, playing out a stereotype about you if you care about the freedom as a preventative tool, but it can’t be Jewish people that has a long and but with increased if we speak in vague terms about real and safety of all Americans. And if things that affected specific groups of deadly history. you aren’t concerned, you are part of funding there is ample people. After the Trump administra- Most recently, Sean Spicer, Trump’s the problem. tion received backlash for the omissive press secretary, made several inappro- room for improvement! statement, spokeswoman Hope Hicks priate comments about the Holocaust. Cassie Kuhn is a freshman major- defended the statement as a mark of He said, “Even Hitler didn’t use chemi- ing in political science. Her column the administration’s inclusivity. cal weapons,” placing Hitler in a runs biweekly.

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Emma Royal close friend or family member. It is not living a life that seems worthy of inter- with tweeting about how heartbreak- Staff Columnist a mentally healthy person’s job to fix nal struggle to the outsider. ing Hannah Baker’s story is and going someone who is mentally ill, but men- During the 2017 SGA elections at about our daily lives unchanged. Being Recently, “mental health” has become tally healthy people have the essential the University, the student body was sensitive and intentional with our words quite the buzzword in both medicine power to direct depressed people to the presented with a slate of candidates, all creates a happier, safer community for and society. Anti-bullying and suicide resources they need. Simply recogniz- eager to get to work for the well-being prevention media are on the rise, ing the signs of mental illness and being of our community. A platform point most notably the critically acclaimed a gentle guiding hand can save a life. shared by all candidates and discussed 2012 film “Bully” and Netflix’s debut General kindness and human decency, at length in both debates and smaller It is important that 2017 adaptation, “13 Reasons Why.” of course, do not hurt either. presentations to campus organizations Modern science has taught us more was changing the mental health culture we as a student than we’ve ever known about the brain and stigma at The University of Alabama and its chemistry, and we’ve begun to Even though and the world at large. Though the body possess a think of mental health disorders like candidates had the same general goals depression and anxiety as diseases that depression is for mental health advocacy, a major larger degree of have physical cures instead of states of rift in the campaign trail was a lack of mind that can be fixed with bi-weekly becoming more specifics for action. self-awareness. yoga and some deep breathing. We’ve What the University needs is a set of come to learn that about 80 percent abundant each year, programs centered around community of cases can be effectively treated and healing for those who may be in a with short stints of medicine and it is also becoming mental health crisis. These programs psychotherapy. However, about 80 may come in the form of SOURCE- all on campus. Having accountability percent of adults who have depres- more treatable. registered organizations, University- partners, checking in on your friends sion never seek medical treatment. For sponsored initiatives or a mixture of both. on a regular basis, and just generally Americans ages 15-24, suicide is the As a public institution, The University caring for one another are small steps, third leading cause of death. of Alabama has an obligation to help but they may make big leaps in someone’s Even though depression is becom- While we are not entirely sure what students monitor their own health and invisible battle against the aches and ing more abundant each year, it is also causes depression, we have learned that safety. Large amounts of money and pains of daily life. It is so important that becoming more treatable. We must it is largely independent of life events. resources are spent on police officers we treat our mental states as something realize that the only way to ensure that While bad things happen to everyone and other means of physical safety to be shared, not a reason to feel ashamed more mentally ill Americans get the regardless of mental health status, for students, so it only makes sense to or broken. We only have each other, help they so desperately need is to start those living with depression may live proportionally devote time and energy after all. having candid conversations about thoroughly productive lives without to mental health awareness and care. mental health. Depression is never any outward sign of struggle. Adversity It is important that we as a student Emma Royal is a freshman majoring in easy to talk about, whether it’s from certainly does not help the situation, body possess a larger degree of self- aerospace engineering. Her column runs personal experience or a story about a but not everyone who is depressed is awareness. We cannot be satisfied biweekly. THANK YOU UA

For Investing in Alabama’s Future! The support of our student organizations, volunteers, UA Departments and local community helped to make the 2017 Books for the Alabama Black Belt Campaign a huge success! Over 8,000 books were collected and are being distributed among the 13 Alabama Black Belt counties including: Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Pickens, Perry, Sumter and Wilcox.

“Thank you so much for the Dr. Seuss-Read Across America items that were delivered to our school. I was able to share all of it with the teachers and students. We had a great week celebrating Read Across America. We had two groups of students from the middle school Beta Club and the county high schools’ HOSA students visit our school and read in the classrooms. Both groups enjoyed seeing former teachers and interacting with the

younger children. We appreciate your generosity.” Ms. Phyllis McClure, Librarian – Aliceville Elementary School.

“Reform Elementary wants to thank UACED for the Read Across America items. Our students LOVED them. We will surely use all of the supplies.” Ms. Andrea Mims, Media Specialist – Reform Elementary School.

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Car Wars: Uber and Lyft compete for Tuscaloosa riders

By Camille Studebaker and Mike Finnegan | CW Staff McKee does not have the Lyft app, nor will she start checking Lyft prices in the future. In the words of Yoda: always two there are; no more, no less. Now, In Tuscaloosa, national ride sharing companies Uber and Lyft are squaring off in a local battle for the dollars of riders. P 205.535.3087 | 1131 Jackson Ave | Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 After nearly a full school year in Tuscaloosa, Uber has proven itself to be a popular ride-sharing service for students at The University of Alabama. After Uber’s arrival in town, Lyft, a service strikingly similar to Uber, became available in Tuscaloosa as well on March 23. While the two seem to offer the same ride sharing service to consumers, Uber’s brand made its impact in Tuscaloosa first, and it has stuck with students. Regardless of pricing, Allie McKee, a sophomore majoring in advertising, uses Uber instead of Lyft every time she is in need of a ride. “I use Uber instead of Lyft because it is the first ride-sharing brand that comes to mind when needed,” she said. SUMMER Because her Uber account is already set up on her phone, it is quick and easy for her to get a ride when needed. She said most of her peers use Uber, so she has followed their lifestyles with ride sharing. Most of her friends use Uber as SPOTS a term rather than a brand, so it is always on her mind when choosing a ride sharing service. “Uber is the number one ride sharing brand in the nation as of now, so brand [and popularity] is definitely something that has to do with my decision,” she Available! said. “Since the people I spend the most time with use Uber, I will use it also just because they are satisfied with it.” NOW through JULY 31

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Amanda Buckholt, a senior majoring in marketing, believes Uber is more Tuscaloosa, Uber works on an upfront fare policy, meaning the rider will be dominant in Tuscaloosa because of its brand, which says, “We’re all about charged the estimated fare initially seen before booking the trip. However, if technology moving the physical world.” the trip takes significantly longer than expected, the charge can be increased, As opposed to Uber, Lyft’s brand is much more bubbly. in which case the rider will receive a receipt detailing why the surcharge “You know a Lyft ride when you see one, and a #LyftLove story when you was added. hear one,” Buckholt said. According to its patrons, Lyft’s hashtag use makes it appear peppy and con- temporary to consumers. “I think Uber tries to portray itself as more sleek and modern, and Lyft tries to give off more of a sense of humor,” she said. The prices will refl ect how supply and Uber’s brand color palette contains black, cool gray and blue, while Lyft’s is pink, purple, gray and white, and it used to have mustaches on its cars. All of demand are being met, and because this branding can affect pricing between the two. “I think Uber is the type to portray itself as very technologically innovative Uber and Lyft will have two different and modern which allows it to charge higher prices to its consumers because they perceive themselves as giving a better service,” she said. In addition to its brand, Buckholt said everybody in Tuscaloosa knows about supplies and demands, there can often Uber, but not a lot of people have heard about Lyft. “I think it’s because Uber came first to the market, so everybody immediately be different prices. adopted it, and then Lyft came, and there wasn’t really a need to switch to Lyft when Uber already existed,” shes said. Regardless of brand impact, BuckhBuckholt said Lyft’s pricing system works the exact same way in regard to upfront charging, she recentlrecently down- which can be altered if the ride takes an inordinate amount of time. However, loaded the Lyft app Lyft’s price estimate for a ride will not always be available given that it is so anandd wiwillll ccheckh it in new to Tuscaloosa. the future, because Both companies quote on the “Help” section of their web pages that the while the ttwo are “surging” and “prime time” charges are their incentives for drivers to stay on essentially ththe same the road during the busiest times, which are often the times drivers would rath- servicservice,e, she believes er not be working. While the two companies acknowledge the price increase Lyft is cheaperchea in affects customers and reduces demand, they note that it is there to insure there TuTTuscaloosa.scaloosa. are enough drivers such that ride requests do not go unnoticed. PricinPricingg differdiffers city to Because the pricing and surcharges are calculated the exact same way, cityc based on a variety checking both apps on a popular night to see if either are surging or experienc- of factors includingincludin regula- ing prime time, and then choosing the service with the smaller mark-up would titionsons anandd ththee ececonomicono idea be most cost-efficient. of mamarketarket equilibriuequilibrium based The mark-ups work on the ratio of drivers to ride requests, so while Uber has CW / Caroline Japal on supsupplypply and demdemand. In more drivers in Tuscaloosa, there are likely to be more ride requests. On the contrary, Lyft may be getting fewer ride requests, but they have fewer drivers for the time being. The prices will reflect how supply and demand are being met, and because Uber and Lyft will have two different supplies and demands, there can often be different prices. In addition to pricing, customers sometimes question the safety of both companies’ drivers and their background checks. McKee’s only concern with both companies is that as they continue to expand, they will have to begin hiring more drivers from a wider range of the population. With that, she says, comes a safety concern, since there will be a larger opportunity for there to be drivers who may not be safe to ride with. Buckholt said she does not have concerns about safety with either company, but she is sometimes concerned that Uber is not very thorough with their background checks. Nonetheless, she has never experienced a bad driver. Rhonda Stricklin, Associate Director for the UA Center for Advanced Public Safety, said while she does not have an opinion on one or the other, she does support either service as an alternative to drinking and driving. “I am glad there are now additional options for students to enable them to get to their destinations safely rather than ever attempting to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs,” she said. “DUI not only endangers the life of the driver but the lives of others as well, so it is something to think very seriously about and make travel plans before drinking. With Uber or Lyft, you can schedule safe travel ahead of time so that you aren’t tempted to drive when impaired.”

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CW / Jake Stevens Club sports team faces fi nancial struggles

By Alexis Faire | Digital Editor weeks in advance, and clubs are responsible for hotel program should talk to the athletic director about the room costs for drivers during overnight trips. possibility of making the team a varsity sport at the Andreano said the charter buses are chosen by a University. When the women’s club lacrosse team at The company affiliated through the University. University Andreano said she approached the team’s University University of Alabama has an away game, the ath- vans, however, typically range from $49-$79 per day. Recreation coordinator, Wyant Boreson to discuss the letes have trouble finding volunteers to drive during This semester alone, the team was scheduled to par- opportunity and to find out more information on how the trip. The price of gas isn’t cheap, especially when ticipate in six away competitions, with most taking to get in contact with then-athletic director Bill Battle. the team must travel six hours to South Carolina for a place on both Saturday and Sunday. With 22 athletes She asked him how to continue the conversation with weekend tournament. on the team and two coaches, the largest type of van the athletic director, but she said Boreson told her Because it is a club team, it doesn’t have the same the University has available is a 12-passenger vehicle – there wasn’t anything the Rec could do. transportation provided to it as the varsity teams. The so the team would need to rent more than one. “Anytime a club is interested in moving up to the team must rely on driving personal cars and spend- “We also have available to us the University vans, NCAA level, that is not something that we do with- ing $60 or more on gas to compete outside of the that we can rent through the Rec, but they’re usually in University Recreation,” Boreson said. “We do not state of Alabama – and that’s not including food and way more expensive than personal cars,” she said. know the process that would take place or would be lodging fees. “We still have the same problem of finding people to required. That would be something that either the Even though the drivers for away competitions are drive… because you have to be 21 or over [to drive NCAA athletics here at The University of Alabama reimbursed for gas by team funds, the drivers still face the vans.]” would have reached out to the clubs to have that con- the issue of adding extra miles to their own vehicles. Most, but not all, of the team’s expenses are cov- versation, that dialogue, or the club could reach out to “Most of the time, that means that we’re taking ered by the athletes’ dues. Andreano said athlete dues the athletic department. But I would not be aware of personal cars,” team president and senior Jacquie increased from $700 last year to $800 this year to help who that individual would be.” Andreano said. “We assign people certain cars. We cover travel, referee fees and other expenses. have to convince people to drive. No one wants to put She said the team was invited to Texas to compete the mileage on their car.” in a showcase last year. This year’s officers met at the We wanted this year to be This is a struggle that is common to club sports beginning of the year to discuss raising dues, so the teams, not only at the University but across the nation. team could have the opportunity to attend those com- able to at least once do one Funding is nowhere near the varsity level, and yet some petitions if invited. of the teams are enjoying the kind of competitive suc- “Those travel trips are really expensive, and we of those big trips and not cess that inspires them to seek the next level – NCAA ended up going to Texas last year, but we did it all status. The members of the University’s lacrosse team by parent donation,” Andreano said. “We wanted this have to kind of… beg believe they could compete at a varsity level, but year to be able to at least once do one of those big trips for now they are a part of the University Recreation and not have to kind of… beg for money.” for money. program and not connected to the Department of About eight months ago, Andreano was contacted Athletics, like all club teams. about an opportunity for the team that could possi- - Jacquie Andreano André Love, executive director of University bly help its financial struggles. Gothard Lane, execu- Recreation, said the center receives about $40,000 tive director of the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse from the University to disperse among 38 club sports. Coaches Association, suggested that the Alabama Junior and team vice president Joanna Keller said This, of course, means that each of the teams must team enter the NCAA. the outcome was discouraging because it’s a goal the also raise money on their own to cover expenses. “I reach out to the club programs around the coun- team wants to accomplish. While transportation options are offered for travel try, and say that if your club program is interested in However, Love said there are possibilities for the for these teams, lacrosse team members say they sim- becoming varsity, we’d certainly be happy to talk to Rec to reach out to someone in the Department of ply don’t have the money to take advantage of them. you and give you advice how to best go about that,” Athletics for the team to connect with, but the Rec According to the University Recreation Sport Club Lane said. can’t do much more than that. handbook, charter buses must be requested two He told Andreano that she and the head of her “We work closely with of the assistant athletic NEWS Monday, April 24, 2017 9 directors that we could put them in contact with – that we could probably make arrangements for them to meet with – but outside of that, that’s probably where our connection with them would end in terms of them becoming an NCAA sport,” he said. Keller was elected president for the 2017-2018 school year, and she said she wants to continue to work toward becoming an NCAA team. “I think the only thing we can do, with that kind of mentality, is just keep winning,” she said. “Show that we are above the other club teams and show that we deserve more from this school, more funding and attention. I don’t really know what else we could do.” Several years ago, representatives at the Rec created a system to determine if a club sport can receive funding and how much each one will receive, according to Love. “They can qualify based on the amount of money we have to allocate, they can qualify for some funds from us,” he said. “Typically, what we give is very small compared to what those clubs either fundraise on their own or they generate through memberships and dues. What we give them is a very small amount in terms of what they need and to be able to do some of the things they want to do as a club.” With this system, each club team receives an Administrative Compliance Score (ACS points). Each team receives a certain number of points if it participates in activities such as fundraising, volunteering or attending other club sport games. Whichever team receives the most points at the end of the year, receives the most money from the allotment. Even with this system, there’s no guarantee the team will win the most money to cover the expenses of the sport. Lacrosse equipment is not cheap, Keller said, and the team also uses its dues to pay the coaches. Team members participate in fundraising opportunities and seek Erica Jenkins (left) plays in team alumni game. CW / Jake Stevens donations and sponsorships from people in their hometowns and in the community, but sometimes the team finds difficulty raising money, especially because lacrosse is not as popular in the South compared to the Northeastern parts of the United States. “We try to do as much fundraising, but in a college town, people don’t really want to throw money at us,” Keller said. “It’s definitely an expensive sport.” In the past, the team has partnered with Chipotle and Buffalo Wild Wings for nights where they receive some amount of what customers spend after showing the team flyer at the counter. They’ve also received a few sponsorships from establishments in the area. Andreano said she wants the team to receive the recognition it deserves from the community and the University. Of the 15 games the team played this season, it won eight of them with only two being home tournaments. Teams played have included teams in Division II. “It’s not uncommon for us to play Division II teams in the area,” Keller said. “UA Huntsville has a team, Montevallo has a team. Typically, we always win those games which means we have the talent above Division II teams. A lot of the time when we play other good teams, the refs come up and tell us that we’re playing above the level of club. The talent is there. All we need is that title.” When comparing the team to varsity ones at the University, Keller said the women’s lacrosse team also has tough practices and talented players but doesn’t receive the same amenities and recognition that the varsity teams do. Andreano said if the team were to become an NCAA team, most of its struggles would no longer be apparent. Currently, the team faces issues with practice when rainy weather occurs. “We’d love to be able to use the band turf field or the turf soccer field Current and past women’s club lacrosse players unite for alumni game. CW / Jake Stevens because a lot of the rain cancellations are just because our fields are so old and dirt already,” she said. “A little bit of rain makes them mud pits. Turf fields – that doesn’t happen. You get a little bit of rain in the morn- ing, you don’t have to worry about it in the afternoon.” To be classified as an NCAA Division I team, it would need to be affiliated with a larger budget institution, be in good academic standing and compete against other Division I opponents, playing 100 percent of the minimum number of competitions. With new athletic director Greg Byrne replacing Bill Battle and having only been in the position for a little over a month, promoting a club sport team to NCAA would not be a simple task. “The University of Alabama has a thriving club sports culture, and there are numerous factors to consider regarding a possibility of this type,” said Doug Walker, senior associate athletics director. “The Department of Athletics is asked about the possibility of adding scholar- ship sports on a regular basis but, with our new director of athletics having begun here just six weeks ago, this isn’t something that appears to be in the making in the short term.” Keller said if she had the opportunity to talk to Byrne, she would do her best to convince him that the team is ready to be in the NCAA. “I would definitely tell [Byrne] that The University of Alabama has a standard for our athletic program,” she said. “If we were to get on board with the lacrosse program before all of the other SEC schools, we could start recruiting. I know so many people in the Northeast, where lacrosse reigns, would 100 percent come down here to play. If we got that leg up before every other SEC school, we could start winning from the beginning and maintain that winning standard that we have.” Current and past players compete in last home match of the year. CW / Jake Stevens Editor | Ellen Johnson [email protected] CULTURE Monday, April 24, 2017 10 Resonance show to put a modern twist on classic

By David Jones | Contributing Writer

That unforgettable moment in “The Wizard of Oz” when Dorothy leaves a dreary Kansas of black and white and finds herself in the new technicolor world of Oz is a classic moment in the history of American film. It was the first instance of color in a feature film, which immediately brought the screen to life. Who could forget the vibrance of Glinda’s pink bubble, the wicked witch’s green face or Dorothy’s ruby red slip- pers? The University’s own Resonance Choir will give audiences a new spin on “The Wizard of Oz” tonight at the Bama Theatre with their show “Straight Outta Oz.” “Resonance Show Choir is a student- led organization where all students can express their creative freedom via song and dance,” said Kailie Power, a junior majoring in psychology and member of Resonance. The show choir is a group of both male and female students who perform musical selections of all genres and types. Past selections include songs by Aerosmith, Lady Gaga and Tina Turner, according to the group’s Facebook page. Tonight’s show is divided into two sets, the first of which includes “Walk this Way” by Aerosmith and “Let it Be” by The Beatles. The second set is all about Oz and includes “Ease on Down the Road” from “The Wiz” and “Applause” by Lady Gaga. The intertwining of song and dance elements — which go into a show choir performance — strikes an interesting blend of theater and choir performance characteristics. This blend is Photo Courtesy of Meredith Moore what Resonance hopes will keep the Although the show will be Oz-themed, “‘Straight Outta Oz’ is going to be my songs and dances. “Straight Outta Oz” story of Oz fresh despite its numerous it won’t tell the story with the same last show with Resonance, so I’ve been will be tonight at the Bama Theatre other adaptations. song and dance numbers from the film. working extra hard to make sure I go starting at 7:30 p.m. with tickets avail- “I suggested Oz because it’s a time- Resonance will instead perform many out with a bang,” Real said. able at the door. For more information less classic that everyone knows,” said different and more modern songs to tell Besides the Oz show, there will be visit www.bamatheatre.org. Chance Anderson, a junior vocal perfor- the Oz story in a creative way. acts of choir members doing other mance major who is also in Resonance. “It’s colorful and so many good songs can be used to tell the story, so the creative freedom is endless,” PLAN TO GO Anderson said. Resonance Show Katie Jack, a sophomore majoring in geography and anthropology, most Choir is a enjoys performing a Katy Perry hit. “My favorite is ‘Dark Horse’ because student-led you get to see a lot of the characters WHAT: Resonance Show interacting and the entire choir has so organization much energy every time we perform it,” Choir presents Jack said. Coordinating and rehearsing a show where all like this one doesn’t happen overnight. “Straight Outta Oz” students can “Straight Outta Oz” is the culmination of nearly a year of planning and long WHEN: Monday April 24 rehearsals for Resonance. The group express their has been rehearsing since September. “The show has been building and at 7:30 p.m. creative freedom evolving since last summer — finding arrangements and costumes, mak- WHERE: Bama Theater via song and ing sure we have enough to start the year, and planning which numbers dance. represent what part of the Oz story,” TICKETS: $5 for students, Anderson said. For some Resonance members, like $10 for adults senior management information sciences major Cooper Real, the show isn’t - Kailie Power only a culmination of the past year, but a culmination of an entire experience with Resonance. CULTURE Monday, April 24, 2017 11 Student bands form, fl ourish in Tuscaloosa By Katie Huff | Staff Reporter of five current UA students, covering an array of genres and artists from Drive-By Throughout four years of college, Truckers to Ice Cube. Similar to Mother students are expected to memorize Funk, MURPH began as a small group of various formulas in order to excel in guys jamming in the Sigma Nu band room, understanding certain topics. While these which led to a few gigs and ultimately the formulas lead to success in the academic formation of the band. realm of The University of Alabama, “Our first gig was Troy, Dirty Pearl there’s another less-known formula in Troy,” said Alex Tillery, guitarist circulating Tuscaloosa that has led to a for MURPH. “It was my family’s different kind of accomplishment. The restaurant and we played there. The next formula is as follows: Find a group of place we played was Moe’s and then our big students with diverse musical strengths, breakthrough was Red Shed. We walked begin jamming together, become a band in there and were not expecting the line to and get gigs at any and all venues in town. be all the way out to the strip.” Tuscaloosa has become something of a Now, MURPH plays at Red Shed band breeding ground, thanks to its young once a month to cheering crowds population and good mix of large and small performing original takes on a vari- venues. Tuscaloosa’s own CBDB began ety of covers. Because of the expanse of creating a strong fan base through regular musical talent, the band is capable of being performances at Moe’s BBQ. The Shakes, experimental in playing. The band consists more familiarly known as Alabama of Alex Tillery on guitar, Tate Thomas on Shakes, started off by performing at the guitar, Will Miller on bass, Aaron Grant as dimly-lit Egan’s Bar on the Strip. lead singer and Fred Harwell on drums. Mother Funk, MURPH and Sunday Night “Sometimes it’s like musical chairs,” Mother Funk released their album “Coastal” in 2014. Photo courtesy of A.C. DeMoss Special perfectly depict the University’s Tillery said. “I mean three of the five of us student band formula. The band members sing. We got four guys that can play guitar, our social chair asked us to play for one how to perform a new song on the fly. have grown the Tuscaloosa music scene Fred kind of can. Will’s played drums. We’ll of our parties. So we were like, ‘Alright, Improv is easily incorporated into the between classes. play the mandolin sometimes. Aaron will sure.’ We practiced for two weeks before band’s performances. In 2012, five members of the Phi play the harmonica.” performing, got everything together, “Other than basic country songs, most Gamma Delta fraternity at the With these various instrumental capa- played, and ever since, we’ve just been a of the guitar stuff is going to be all made University formed Mother Funk. bilities, the band remains unrestricted by band, I guess.” up on the spot,” Hamilton said. “You just The band began as a group of guys a specific genre, giving them widespread The band practices in their fraternity’s kind of learn different scales and stuff. You exploring the possibility of forming a appeal. They’ve played various fraternity band room, allowing them to work with can kind of get the main riff of the song and rock band in order to make money and darties, date parties and recently, they a sound system, which has aided in their just go off of that. It’s a lot more fun and you pursue a collective interest in playing played the MBA formal. transition to various venues in Tuscaloosa. don’t really have to memorize as much to music. Following a variety of successful “It started with a lot of us reaching out,” Sunday Night Special has performed be able to do it.” gigs, a name was decided upon and the Miller said. “After a while, places started to at their fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, Red Sunday Night Special is also band formed. ask us. It helps to have connections at bars Shed and Bear Trap. Although they have working on original music while finding Despite having relocated to Nashville and stuff, like I used to work at Moe’s and jammed together for over a year, they only new performance venues in Tuscaloosa. after graduating from the University, another bar. And then we have a buddy began functioning as a band about four The country rock band has found a place Mother Funk has a deep understanding of who works at Heat, so we got hooked up months ago. in the Tuscaloosa music scene through the pursuit of performance opportunities in there. And then other places would call us, “The first few practices, we didn’t playing covers of classic rock songs, such Tuscaloosa. Starting as a cover band, Mother like the Red Shed or rush chairs for date know what the hell we were doing,” Pecci as “Hey Joe” by Jimi Hendrix, a Sunday Funk played various venues to create a parties that have seen us at bars.” said. “We were just making noise pretty Night Special crowd favorite because substantial fan base before writing Depending on the specific event or much and then we just kind of played of Hamilton’s guitar solo that includes original music. expected audience, MURPH tailors their whatever we felt like playing. We just playing with his teeth. “We played everywhere in Tuscaloosa set list accordingly. The band has created looked up songs that we always listen to and Recently, the band participated in before we started to make any substantial a list of songs to pull from, which has been wanted to learn. We just started making a Be Positive Foundation’s Battle of the cash, but it was well worth it,” said A.C. named the “word bank.” Songs get added list and eventually we learned the songs on Bands fundraiser, in which they won DeMoss, lead singer for Mother Funk. to the list if they pass through approval our own and then we would meet once a the competition. “Word of mouth was a huge player for us, from all members. week or twice a week and played the song “Seeing people that were better and as we started to see bigger and more “We have a whiteboard that we use together until we got it down.” than us play right in front of us and legitimate shows, we were able to develop sometimes,” Thomas said. “It took us a These practices have resulted in a 20 competing against us, that was really cool,” our image more professionally when we year and a half to get the whiteboard. song set list that they play with ease. Pecci said. “I can off the top of my head began the creation of ‘Coastal,’ which gave Typically if we find a song we all agree They branch off the list often as the think of like 10 bands that are just college us the idea to create our sticker or mascot, on, there’s a pretty good chance that the audience shouts requests at the band. kids on campus. We’re not the only ones Jarvis, which we plastered everywhere.” crowd will like it because it’s been through When taking requests, the band rely at all. I mean everyone’s getting into it so I In 2013, Mother Funk opened for all the filters of genre tests. That’s kind of heavily on one another to figure out think it’s great.” Dispatch at the University’s annual Costa our process.” Greekfest. In 2014, they released a debut MURPH plans to eventually release album, “Coastal,” giving the band the original music. They have a live session opportunity to open for widely-known art- video, but plan to release it with four ists like Corey Smith, Wiz Khalifa, Moon or five new songs. Until then, the band Taxi and The Revivalists. continues to perform in Tuscaloosa, Since graduating from the University, the adding to its fan base and providing unique band members have altered slightly and covers that excite audiences. currently they perform as a four-piece. “‘Waiting on the World to Change’ The band has relocated to Nashville, has gotten the most people to dance on where they practice and record with plans elevated surfaces,” Harwell said. to release a new album and embark on a Sunday Night Special is one of the more fall tour. recent players on the Tuscaloosa music “We started as a cover band, but when scene. In the fall of 2015, two of the band we became bored of that, we began to members, Will Hamilton and Fran Pecci write a bunch of our own stuff and here began to play guitar together. As they we are with our album ‘Coastal,’” DeMoss began to gain momentum, one of their said. “Recently, we’re running into a friends, Ben Cox, approached them about problem of people wanting to hear our stuff playing drums for the band. more than covers at our shows, which is a “We just had fun with it and started surreal feeling.” jamming together about once a week,” MURPH is five-piece band made up Pecci said. “This year rolled around and CULTURE 12 Monday, April 24, 2017

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By Christina Ausley | Staff Reporter “The first time I went to Rama Jama’s and what’s more, he has yet to attend will be a home to many individuals both was when I toured The University of a football game since he opened the on and off campus,” said Ben Klemsz, a Across from Evergreen Cemetery and Alabama, and it definitely influenced restaurant 21 years ago. freshman majoring in civil engineering. nestled in the shadow of Bryant-Denny my decision to go here because of how “I love The University of Alabama, and “Even if Lewis takes a step back to enjoy stadium, is an always-talked-about but welcomed the owner made me feel,” said I love our football program,” he said. “I a football game or two, the restaurant sometimes-forgotten restaurant. On any Jackson Heagy, a freshman majoring can hear the cheers coming from the will never lose its history and character.” given game day, the neon red letters in finance. stadium and sometimes the building will Lewis has declined several offers that beckon fans to come inside for a milk- Lewis, a so-called “Nick Saban look- even shake. But it’s so important I’m here failed to meet the financial requirement shake, fries or some breakfast. But Rama alike,” has also turned into a bit of a com- during those games because it’s what and didn’t quite uphold the wishes he has Jama’s isn’t just for Saturdays in the fall munity celebrity as the restaurant has makes our bottom line each year. In the for Rama Jama’s in the years to come. – it’s a year-round Tuscaloosa staple. grown in popularity. future, I want to try to get some tickets to “I’m not just going to give this place Rama Jama’s, a restaurant on Paul “It’s kind of unusual because we’re the see another game, which may be sooner away to some smart business man, W. Bryant Drive serving breakfast food, same age, born in the same month, basi- than we think.” because this is my life, and I’ve built all burgers and hotdogs since 1996, has been cally living across the street from each Customers say they will be sad to see of this,” Lewis said. “I’m going to make owned and operated by Gary Lewis for other with me in the restaurant and him Lewis go when the restaurant sells, but it known to prospective buyers that it is nearly 21 years. It first opened the day of in the stadium, and while his favorite they remain confident in the future of my wish to keep Rama Jama’s up and a UA home football game, and since then snack is a Little Debbie, my wife’s name Rama Jama’s. running, and I mean, why would you ever Lewis has learned a thing or two about is Debbie,” Lewis said. “I like to tell peo- “Rama Jama’s has been and always want to change this place anyways?” properly running a successful business. ple Saban looks like me rather than me “Opening on a home football game looking like him, but it just doesn’t have was probably one of the biggest mistakes the same punch to it, does it?” of my life,” Lewis said with a laugh. “I The restaurant is known for its popu- HOUSE FOR RENT quickly realized you have to do things a larity on gamedays, but it’s not just a spot little bit differently on a game day than popular with locals. on a normal day-to-day basis.” “If you look out into the parking lot, Lewis got the idea for the restaurant you’ll see license plates from all over,” • Available for August Move-in name while out at dinner with his wife Lewis said. “We’re also competitive year- and friends, and it’s familiar nomencla- round. We do equally or better over the • Close to University of Alabama Campus ture in Alabama thanks to the “Rammer summer months because a lot of the fra- Jammer” fight song. ternity and sorority kitchens close over “There’s going to be 101,821 people yell- the summer and many local restaurants • Only $1,000 per month Total Rent* ing your name across the street at every will also close or slow down, but we keep home football game as part of the cheer, on going.” and that’s definitely what helps market Since the restaurant is open and busy • Renovated 2 bedroom/2 bath the place while we’re here,” he said. year-round, Lewis puts in several hours Lewis himself can regularly be spot- each day to make sure everything is up ted around the restaurant flipping burg- and running smoothly. • Hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, ers and greeting customers. In doing “I usually get up around 3 a.m. and I’m microwave, washer/dryer connections, security system so, he establishes long-lasting rela- here until seven at night Monday through tionships with many of Rama Jama’s Saturday,” Lewis said. “I’ll just do maybe • NO PETS recurring patrons. eight or ten hours of work on Sundays.” “Over the years it gets more and more That being said, Lewis has decided it is special because I see people that were about time to hang up his crimson apron here 20 years ago, and they’ll bring in and pass down the spatula. Call Sherrill Realty at 205.752.0484 their kids,” Lewis said. “And so I just “Rama Jama’s is on the market, and *Utilities not included think, am I really getting that old?” it has been for a few years now,” Lewis Students and Tuscaloosa residents said. “I love to come to work and I don’t alike have taken note of his presence in mind the long days and nights, but hon- the restaurant and often bring visitors estly, I’m 65 now and sometimes my so they can enjoy their food while also feet hurt.” getting a glimpse of the owner at work. Lewis hasn’t had a vacation in years,

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