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Women’s Basketball 3 Godoreccis 10 Podcasts 12 The women’s basketball team Husband and wife Whether for a long road continues its regular season Maurizio and Barbara trip or cozy night at Thursday night, taking on the Godorecci haven’t just home, podcasts provide NoNo.. 1 rankrankeded SSoutho Carolina built a life together. Over the perfect listening, with Gamecock’s at hhome. The two decades, the couple everything from murder game marks tthehe Crimson Tide’s have also helped develop mysteries to mother- third straight ggamea against a the University of Alabama daughter television ranked opponopponent.en Italian program. dramas.
Duckworth prepares for fi rst already spent nearly 20 years with Crimson Tide gymnastics. She spent four as a gymnast, meet after Patterson retirement nine as a volunteer coach and six as a full-time assistant coach before taking the reins of the By Kayla Montgomery | Staff Reporter program from head coach Sarah Patterson, who led the team to six national championship titles For the first time in 36 seasons, the No. with the help of her husband David. 4 Alabama Gymnastics Team will take the “I miss Sarah and David,” Duckworth said. floor with a new face at the helm of the “I also realize that between Bryan [Raschilla, program. In the first match of the season associate head coach] and I with 40 years of against No. 21 Arizona at 7 p.m. Friday, experience together, their legacy lives with- Dana Duckworth will make her debut as in us. It lives within all these ladies that they the new head coach of the program. touched and all the people before that. I’m just Though new to the head coach’s so honored and excited. So much of what we do position, Duckworth is no stranger to the Alabama program, having SEE GYMNASTICS PAGE 7
Dana Duckworth has spent nearly 20 years with the Crimson Tide, from gymnast to head coach. CW / Pete Pajor
NEWS | NEW YEAR UA professors make predictions for coming year 2015 will bring stronger US faculty experts for the upcoming year. Andrew Billings, director of the “Media Relations staff members Alabama program of sports communi- economy, teachers project brainstorm ideas for the guesses and cations and M.A. director of telecom- then ask faculty members if they would munications and film, is making predic- By Amanda Sare | Contributing Writer like to participate,” said Cathy Andreen, tions for his third consecutive year. This director of media relations. year his predictions are: Beijing will be The best predictor of future Each year, The University of Participating faculty members make the first to host both winter and sum- Alabama’s Office of Media Relations predictions only within their area of mer Olympics and NFL Commissioner behavior is past behavior ... coordinates the Educated Guesses expertise. The number of predictions Roger Goodell’s authority to punish project. This will be project’s 34th made vary from year to year; this year NFL players will be curbed. Billings has consecutive year. the top 15 predictions were chosen. predicted that this year the annouce- — Andrew Billings — The Educated Guesses project is a Predictors make their predictions about ment will be made that the 2022 Winter program through which the Office of topics people find interesting and base Media Relations offers predictions from them on current data trends. SEE PREDICTIONS PAGE 7
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Tyler Mathews, a freshman majoring in environmental sci- ence from San Diego, California, checks her class syllabus for the upcoming semester. CW / Layton Dudley
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Together Maurizio and Barbara Godorecci helped to create the Italian program at the University, which has grown signiifi cantly since the 1990s . CW / Lindsey Leonard Godoreccis foster growth in UA Italian department Maurizio brings Italian Barbara bridges Italy, United States By Tatum Roessler | Contributing Writer husband have not done any on a collection of poems he wrote, culture, fl air to classes team teaching, even though “Tra li fijeume/Between Rivers.” The department of mod- both of them instruct classes in She also wrote the foreword for By Ben Jackson | Contributing Writer ern languages and classics at the Italian department as well another one of his poetry collec- The University of Alabama as classes through the Blount tions, “Celebración de la Poesía After over two decades of has grown over the years. Its Undergraduate Initiative and Italo-Guatemalteca,” which teaching Italian, professor Interaction with the students is growth includes the Italian pro- the Hudson Strode program in features several Guatemalan Maurizio Godorecci has become gram, which was established 25 Renaissance studies. and Italian poets. The book was something of a legend in the why I love to teach. years ago. Still, the two sometimes col- published in a bilingual Spanish- University of Alabama Italian Barbara Godorecci and her laborate on curriculum and dis- Italian edition. Language Department. — Maurizio Godorecci — husband Maurizio were hired cuss their courses, students and “That was really an interesting “It has been a pleasure to in the 1990s to create and imple- research together. project to work on, especially as a be able to be part of the Italian ment the Italian progrm. The “It’s constant [conversation] larger group,” Barbara Godorecci program which Professor program went from a few from our research said. “We had Godorecci and his wife Dr. Italy – his personal style is the courses to now offering a minor to our teach- many interest- Barbara Godorecci created epitome of Italian fashion and for students in addition to ing,” Barbara ing, intense dis- from scratch,” said Gabriella culture,” Sbrissa said. “His graduate classes. Godorecci said. They perfectly cussions about Merriman, one of Godorecci’s extensive knowledge of Italian “Their collaboration is quite “You’re living how to render colleagues and an Italian profes- literature is motivating and productive and works perfectly, with the person, complement each certain things sor. “Dr. Maurizio Godorecci is entertaining, as he often gets as they perfectly complement so sometimes in translating well known and extremely liked very excited about the material each other in their philoso- we brainstorm other in their the languages.” by everyone, and he likes to take he’s talking about.” phy and style of teaching,” said and recount our philosophy and style Recently, the time to explain and to con- The material, besides Italian Gabriella Merriman, an instruc- experiences. Over Barbara Godorreci published her own verse with his students, creat- language classes, includes in- tor in the Italian department who the years we both of teaching. book of poems ing a real sense of community in depth studies of Italian litera- has worked alongside the couple may see the same about growing his classes.” ture and the Italian Renaissance, for over 15 years. student, and over — Gabriella Merriman — up in New York An Italian native from an area which Godorecci said he consid- While Barbara Godorecci was the years we can City, and Maurizio near Rome, Godorecci received ers to be his favorite subject. studying abroad in Bologna, watch and see Godorecci said his doctorate in 1990 from New However, Godorecci said his Italy, during her undergradu- them growing he is glad they can York University, where he met favorite part about teaching is ate studies at Queens College in up with the language, and that’s share their ideas and passions. his wife, Barbara Godorecci. The the students. New York, she met her husband, really wonderful.” “I enjoy that we have the pair then moved to Tuscaloosa “Interaction with the stu- also a Queens College student Barbara Godorecci and constant opportunity to exchange where their hard work and dents is why I love to teach,” studying abroad. Since then, her husband often travel to ideas and opinions together,” talent would build a thriving Godorecci said. the two have been together and Europe and Italy to visit uni- Maurizio Godorecci said. “Our Italian department. He said his students are what worked together. versities the Italian program is intellectual interests are part of In addition to other pro- makes teaching rewarding. Barbara Godorecci said she partnered with. our daily life.” fessors, the Godorecci team “How to convey an idea, how knew she wanted to become “With every trip we realize The program started out is immensely popular with to help them learn something a college educator during her how much we change,” Maurizio with just the Godoreccis teach- students as well. – that’s what’s important,” he undergraduate years. She Godorecci said. “Traveling to ing all of the Italian courses. Andrew Sbrissa, a senior said. “Every student, every one, and her husband both contin- Italy in particular has been Now the program has one addi- majoring in marketing, is one is a very special one.” ued their graduate studies at for us both a pleasure and a tional tenured professor and such student, who said he Looking to increase stu- Queens College. necessity, since studying and two instructors. believes that there’s “nothing dents’ abilities to study Italian “Our graduate studies opened teaching Italian language Under the Godoreccis, the more you could want from a language and culture, he up a path to teaching at the uni- and culture is what we do at Italian program has grown teacher” than what Godorecci created a study abroad pro- versity level, and it has been a [the University].” from an average of 50 students brings to his classes. gram in Florence in 1992, very rich and interesting experi- Both have published works, enrolling every semester in “If you didn’t know him, you’d with which he continues to ence,” Barbara Godorecci said. and Barbara Godorecci has the 1990s to 550 to 600 students think he was just visiting from work closely. Barbara Godorecci and her collaborated with her husband enrolling every semester now. Editor | Patrick Crowley [email protected] Thursday, January 8, 2015 4
CW / Kevin Pabst COLUMN | SEC COLUMN | STUART SCOTT Alabama can infl uence SEC Scott leaves courageous legacy
SEC Commissioner, but his age, 74, might remain in our memories for a long time. be a red-flag to the selection committee During his illustrious career as a as whatever goals he set might not be sportscaster, he interviewed the likes completed by the end of his tenure. For of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tiger now, let’s hope he stays, continues the Woods and even Presidents Bill Clinton PATRICK Battle Plan that has paid off dividends KYLE A. and Barack Obama. He accomplished a Crowley Simpson lot and changed the landscape of his pro- Opinions Editor for Alabama Athletics, and finishes his Staff Columnist illustrious career at his alma mater. With fession. Perhaps greater than that, his In October, President Judy Bonner was him at the helm of athletics and our his- I woke up on Sunday, and to my dis- battle with cancer has inspired millions appointed to the selection committee tory of success in athletics, the new SEC may, my Twitter timeline was filled with as they face similar struggles. for the new SEC Commissioner. Current Commissioner will certainly listen to our the news of longtime ESPN personal- While covering a Monday Night SEC Commissioner Mike Slive is retir- advice and show bias for us. ity Stuart Scott’s untimely death. Like Football game in 2007, Scott was forced ing in July after 13 years of growing the Second, as the University continues many others, I grew up watching Stuart to undergo an emergency appendecto- SEC, launching an ESPN network solely to grow with excellence and attract stu- Scott narrate the various athletic feats my. It was later discovered he had cancer focused on the SEC and successfully mar- dents from across the nation, the ath- of the day on ESPN’s SportsCenter, and he underwent treatment, all while keting the SEC in all 16 sports played. He letic interests of the students multiplies. and to hear of his death at the hands of continuing to work. He went into remis- solidified a reputation of SEC athletic Student-athletes possess discipline, espe- cancer was certainly a surprise. sion, but the cancer returned in 2011 and dominance that imposes fear on out-of- cially about academics, and a diversity On the surface, Stuart Scott was just a again in 2013. At the 2014 ESPYs, ESPN’s conference teams and draws the envy of of demographics and upbringings that popular anchor on a popular television Oscars-style awards show for the sports other athletic conferences. His departure enhance the academic experience for all program. This superficial view of Scott’s world, an ailing Stuart Scott, recover- leaves a foundation of excellence for the students. If the University pursues addi- life is likely what most peo- ing from four surgeries in SEC to continue building on. Whoever the tional sports to their portfolio such as ple knew him as through- the previous seven days, successor may be, President Bonner will men’s soccer, lacrosse, equestrian, ice out his tenure at ESPN – gave an unforgettable be involved in the selection, and she must hockey, fencing, wrestling and men’s row- which started in 1993 and Perhaps greater than speech while accepting influence the selection towards a candi- ing, fellow SEC schools will follow suit had him involved in the the Jimmy V Award for date who recognizes the value, impor- and increase their number of sports. The rise of ESPN as the “world- that, his battle with Perseverance. With the tance and influence of Alabama Athletics. talent for additional sports may already wide leader in sports.” In cancer has inspired audience in tears, Scott Yes, you read that right, I’m calling for be on campus with more attending every reality, however, Stuart said, “When you die, it an SEC Commissioner with a slight bias year. Increasing the number of Division Scott’s impact on our millions as they face does not mean that you favoring Alabama for two reasons. 1 sports while maintaining Title IX com- generation is much more similar struggles. lose to cancer. You beat First, The University of Alabama is his- pliance enhances campus life for all and profound. He changed cancer by how you live, tory of athletic success in the past and increases the brand value of the Capstone the way we thought of why you live, and in the present not only pertains to football, but and Alabama Athletics. A combination of sportscasting, helped turn manner in which you live.” also to golf, softball and gymnastics. The the SEC Commissioner believing the SEC SportsCenter into a must-see-TV cul- I think President Obama said it best: hiring of Athletic Director Bill Battle near- needs more sports and Alabama expand- tural phenomenon, inspired countless “Over the years, he entertained us, and ly two years ago has raised the bar for ing athletics will once again draw envy African-Americans to pursue journalism in the end, he inspired us – with courage all sports teams at the Capstone. He has from other schools and conferences. or sportscasting and was a cultural phe- and love.” pushed for the development of greater For more than one reason, Alabama nomenon in his own right. Before “Stu,” Stuart Scott wasn’t afraid to break facilities for all athletics, and the results is the leader of the SEC. Our record of the name many affectionately knew boundaries and be himself, and he also are coming into fruition. His immense success and leadership in athletics is him as, the tone of sportscasts could be wasn’t afraid to fight for what he loved. influence across the college sports spec- second to none. The diversity of our stu- described as formal, stuffy or even bor- He lived for his family, his friends and for trum is recognizable through his com- dents and their talents range farther and ing. Although hesitant at first, audiences what he believed in, and he didn’t let hav- pany, Collegiate Licensing Company, wider than any other SEC school. Built by and producers alike were enthralled ing cancer compromise his life. It is obvi- which produces trademark licensing and Bama should not only apply to Alabama by Stu’s infectious exuberance on ous from the outpouring of grief and love marketing for over 200 universities. One Athletics, but also to the SEC. SportsCenter and his broadcasts became from the ones that knew him that Scott needs only to check the merchandise at nearly as entertaining as the events he was an exceptional man, and he is a role the SUPe Store to see the hologram CLC Patrick Crowley is a senior majoring was covering. His catchphrases that nar- model that won’t soon be forgotten. logo asserting authenticity. Yeah, that’s in mathematics, finance and econom- rated the last two decades in sports, like his company. ics. He is the opinions editor of The “Booyah!” and “As cool as the other side Kyle Simpson is a sophomore majoring Perhaps Bill Battle will be the next Crimson White. of the pillow,” among others, will fondly in biology. His column runs biweekly.
EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Do you think UAB’s football program should continue? Andy McWhorter editor-in-chief Sloane Arogeti visuals editor Letters to the editor must contain fewer than number. Phone numbers are for verification (Yes: 76%) Tara Massouleh managing editor Patrick Crowley opinions editor 300 words and guest columns fewer than and will not be published. Students should (No: 24%) Beth Lindly online editor Peyton Shepard chief copy editor 500. Send submissions to [email protected]. also include their year in school and major. edu. Submissions must include the author’s The Crimson White reserves the right to edit This Week’s Poll: Do you think the smoking ban will be enforced? name, year, major and daytime phone all guest columns and letters to the editor. cw.ua.edu OPINIONS Thursday, January 8, 2015 5 COLUMN | RESOLUTIONS This year, resolve to take part in progress while recognizing diversity
decision in the Michael Brown party or one person. Racism and than white lives, or Hispanic case, a grand jury in New York inequality are problems we must lives, or Asian lives or Native declined to indict the police offi- all recognize and take ownership of, American lives. Yet we’re not living cer involved in the choking death and we must all do our best to make out this truth in our everyday lives of Eric Garner. The same old our society better. and actions. song of anger, outrage and Diversity can’t be just about the Society is built on traditions and MARK disillusionment seemed stuck on number of faces in a classroom beliefs and ideologies and for most Hammontree Staff Columnist repeat, once again filling the country or boardroom that aren’t white. of history they have benefited a spe- and the airwaves with people crying Diversity can’t be about how many cific group of people at the expense About this time every year, gym for justice and others telling them to arrest records or indictments. It can’t of everyone else. When you benefit owners seem unable to stop smiling calm down. be about percentages and scholar- from the status quo, there’s little as they drink their morning coffee. This national conversation on ships. Because diversity isn’t a num- motivation to see things change. Pizza places probably see a slight race and racism and on just how bers game, and it isn’t about being But we have to stop valuing only the drop in delivery orders. This is the much progress remains in the same room with a things that benefit our own lives and time for resolutions, after all, for to be achieved is an person with a different start reflecting and honoring the looking in the mirror and striving to opportunity for growth. skin color. value we find in others. be better. And while gym member- If we can all work hard- Diversity is about So, this year, join me in ships and healthy eating and organi- er to open our ears, The country fi nds listening to a person’s resolving to be better. To stand up zation are all admirable goals, there maybe we can learn itself, as it has so story and finding the and actively combat the institu- are other areas of our lives that need something, maybe we inherent value in how tions that tell me I’m worth more improvement more desperately. can move forward down many times before, it differs from your than my neighbor. To try harder As campus emptied at the begin- the road to a brighter at a crossroads. own. It’s about recog- to listen to the stories of others ning of December and students future. Or we can stay nizing that we all grow and to find value in their song. To returned home for a few weeks of stuck where we are, or when we learn from grow and change and love and much-needed rest and recupera- even worse get turned each other. It’s about learn. Resolve with me to move for- tion, various events around the back around. acknowledging that a ward from the crossroads, head- country were enveloping the public If these deaths and person’s worth is not ing toward that brighter future and in a discussion of race, prejudice protests and grand juries have shown determined by where they’re from, picking up anyone we can along and progress. us anything, it’s that racism and divi- how they look or how they speak, but the way. Even while protests were still sion is still very much a problem in by the very fact they are a human taking place in Ferguson, Missouri, this country. And it doesn’t help to and they have value. Mark Hammontree is a junior and elsewhere over the grand jury pass the buck to one region or one Black lives have no less worth majoring in secondary education. Look like you’re on the -list.
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Brennan Johnson, History and Political Science graduate. NEWS 6 Thursday, January 8, 2015 Surface Integrity, LLC New scholarship founded By Elizabeth Elkin | Contributing Writer entered into The International Innovation in Materials Science Competition through Four University of Alabama alumni created a foundation to provide scholar- ships to graduate students. Recipients 2 elimination rounds must be in good standing, in their sec- to become one of ond year of the public policy program and plan to change the world through public service. Ray Harris, David Harris, Jason 26 Wible and Brian Carver founded the 308 Grace Street Foundation. They selected Richard Fording, professor and Four University of Alabama alumni have created Finalists chair of the department of political sci- a foundation to provide scholarships to graduate ence, to award the first scholarship to students. Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Kirkland from Bryan Hooker, a graduate student at the University. helping students pay for school. “I am very grateful and humbled to “What excites me and the department 6 countries have been chosen as a 308 Grace Street of political science’s faculty is that not Scholar,” Hooker said. “The scholarship only does it give one of our students the will allow me to worry less about crip- opportunity to be less stressed financially, SECOND pling student loan debt and focus more but also the goal of our department and on learning about important policy issues 308 Grace Street, to create a better world PLACE that affect our country.”Hooker said pub- through public service, align,” he said. Surface Integrity is one of the 14 lic service is a powerful way to bring about Wible said the inspirations behind startup companies at UA WINNER positive change. the 308 Grace Street organizations were “The political science faculty here at not only personal, but were also about a CW / Claire Whorton The University of Alabama does a great growing concern of the financial struggles job of emphasizing the importance of behind achieving a degree. public service to students,” he said. “The “It’s a great way for four lifelong friends UA startup places second overall chance to make an impact and help recon- to do something meaningful together,” cile our country’s actions with its values is Wible said. “There’s a real problem with what draws me to public service.” the cost of college, and it’s keeping the By Kyarra Harris | Contributing Writer “The idea of using manufac- Fording said he was interested in the best and brightest from pursuing degrees. turing to slow the corrosion of a organization because of its assistance in Something needs to be done.” The University of Alabama is home magnesium implant was born out of to more than a dozen startup compa- Guo’s own creative thoughts,” Sealy nies that span across multiple fields said. “He offered me the chance to of study. Some of these include 2b work on what I considered the cool- Electronic, whose main focus is on est research project a graduate providing more affordable and por- student could have. I was given the table EMG devices to the consumer chance to study how manufactur- and 525 Solutions, whose mission is ing processes can revolutionize the to reduce the side effects of diseas- procedure for treating orthopedic es by providing natural ingredients bone fractures.” instead of synthetic. Sealy said using his degree to However, among all of these com- solve medical problems became per- panies founded at the sonal for him when he University, one has been had two screws insert- receiving particular ed into his elbows as interest and acclaim. a child. Thanks to his Last month, Surface It is our goal to own developments, he Integrity, LLC., a com- show that we can said he may be able pany that is develop- to avoid having get a ing degradable medical commercialize second surgery. implants, finished sec- “We use a degrad- ond at an international our research. able material, mag- innovation confer- nesium, that has suf- ence, The International — Yuebin Guo — ficient properties for Innovation in Materials orthopedic applications Science Competition in but degrades too fast Boston, Massachusetts. in the human body,” After two phases of Guo said. “In order to elimination, 26 finalists show and control the competed and Surface degradation, we use Integrity placed second overall. surface treatments to alter the sur- Finalists in the competition are face of the implant and slow down provided with a platform for technol- the rate of degradation. Our propri- ogy providers across the whole spec- etary technology is in knowing how trum of the science, engineering, to use these surface treatments to mathematics and technology depart- get the desired degradation rate.” ments at universities across the Guo said the goal for Surface country, which allows small startup Integrity is to become a fully self- companies to have a voice in their supporting entity that is a bright respective fields. spot for the biomedical industry Surface Integrity’s technology in Alabama. was developed by a University of “Perhaps most importantly, it is Alabama graduate, Michael Sealy, our goal to show that we can com- along with a professor of mechanical mercialize our research and use it as engineering at UA, Yuebin Guo. job creator in Alabama,” Guo said. THURSDAY January 8, 2015 7 People to eat more meals Assistant Director of Health Education and Prevention Sheena on the go, Gregg predicts Quizon Gregg predicted the idea of “three square meals” will disappear PREDICTIONS FROM PAGE 1 in 2015. “Despite Pinterest and food deliv- Games will be held in Bejing. If ery companies further inspiring mil- Billings is correct, this will be the lennia’s to cook at home with fresh, first city to host both the Summer and organic ingredients, the concept of Winter Games. three square meals a day will dis- In regards to his NFL Commissioner sipate in 2015 as more people will prediction, Billings said, “NFL dine on the go or choose options Commissioner Roger Goodell’s role like green smoothies or snacks,” in determining the punishment for Gregg said. player crimes and misbehavior will Last year, Gregg’s prediction for be significantly lessened, as a consen- 2014 was that plant-based diet trends sus forms that this power serves no would strengthen. Although her pre- one well.” dictions may have not been 100 per- Ahmad Ijaz, associate direc- cent accurate, plant-based diets did tor of The University of Alabama’s become more popular in 2014. Center for Business and Economic The predictions that are made each Research in the Culverhouse College year have been referred to as a “light- of Commerce, predicted that in 2015, hearted feature.” Although many of the economy will grow to 2.6 percent the predictions made each year are and lower gas prices will only negate accurate, faculty members not go some impacts of higher groceries. back and check to see if they came Ijaz said he believes lower gas pric- true. Some are trend stories that are es will help add about .4 percent to ongoing; others many not be realized real gross domestic product, but this in the coming year but will be in the will only help lessen the economic next three to five years. For the fi rst time in 36 seasons, the Alabama gymnastics team will compete with a new head coach. CW File impacts of higher grocery prices. He “The best predictor of future behav- said the U.S. economy is forecasted to ior is past behavior, so while things Tide takes on Arizona in grow by about 2.6 percent in 2015, led always shift, there are certain trend PLAN TO GO in part by growth in transportation lines that one can use to decipher fi rst regular season meet equipment manufacturing. what would most likely come next,” WHAT: Alabama Gymnastics vs. GYMNASTICS FROM PAGE 1 “Forecasts are based on economic Billings said. Arizona models and historic data about how To see the full list of the 2015 pre- the economy has done in the past and dictions as well as predictions made and how we do it is similar to how it’s WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday is currently doing,” Ijaz said. in years past visit uanews.ua.edu. always been done, because for me, it’s WHERE: Coleman Coliseum all I know. It’s excellence.” Sophomore Keely McNeer said though much has remained the same, Duckworth said she and her team Duckworth brings a new air to the are ready to trade the practice facil- program that finished last season ity for the floor of Coleman in front with its 32nd consecutive national of their fans to begin the first page championship appearance. of a new chapter of the program and JOB FAIR “As far as our base core values continue the Alabama legacy. and standards, nothing has changed. “We have trained and practiced and We’re just carrying over the tradition prepared and put the ladies under and the Alabama legacy the way it pressure in a practice environment,” WEDNESDAY 1/14 & THURSDAY 1/15 always has been,” McNeer said. “We she said. “Until you have that crowd 9:00 am – 7:00 pm have a new personality in Dana. 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That’s a lesson to learn when we need to get out there under the Banquet Prep Cook Public Area Attendant you start to put the pieces togeth- lights, under some pressure, back Dishwasher Laundry Worker er of what it means to be a part of around our fans and really get in the this legacy.” Banquet Server Assistant Housekeeper atmosphere to continue to improve.” Breakfast Busser Maintenance Worker Evening Reception Bartender Event Reception Busser
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By Luke Haynes with the leading role in a play that tied the all-time record of While musicals will prob- most Olivier awards won in its ably always be king on London production. Broadway, two of the hottest Theater has a reputation of both While “Curious Incident” tickets for the 2014-2015 sea- showcasing big stars and can’t light up a city with the son are “It’s Only a Play” and stars on its marquee, it does “The Curious Incident of the creating them. promise something tantaliz- Dog in the Night-Time.” While ingly exciting by presenting both shows’ casts seem to be a show of such promise with patron magnets, they couldn’t relatively unknown actors. be more different. Audiences are drawn to The revival of Terrence utterly fantastic performances these types of performances McNally’s “It’s Only a Play” – after all, these performers because there’s always hope took the “Ocean’s Eleven” didn’t get famous by being that instead of seeing the casting approach and congre- mediocre. Not only that, but stars of yesterday revive an gated as many big names as when so many respected art- old classic, they’ll be able to they could fit on one stage. ists agree to work on a proj- see a star born in an exciting From movie stars like Rupert ect such as this, there is an new work. Grint to television stars like overwhelming feeling that the Theater has a reputa- Megan Mullally to stars of work itself must have some tion of both showcasing big the stage like Nathan Lane, great artistic value, and any- stars and creating them. It’s “It’s Only a Play” is burst- one would be a fool not to be nearly impossible to choose ing with positively blinding the first in line to see it. between a star-studded star power. On the flip side, the inven- “It’s Only a Play” or a wist- It’s no surprise audiences tive and visually stunning fully promising “Curious flock to star-studded shows. “The Curious Incident of the Incident.” Whether you’re Not only do they give the audi- Dog in the Night-Time” stars seeing the first gleam of a ence the opportunity to sit a company made up most- star’s light or its final blaze right in front of the personali- ly of unknowns including of glory before fading into ties they could only dream of Alexander Sharp, a Juilliard the darkness, there is noth- meeting, they also give audi- graduate who is making his ing more entertaining than The revival of Terrance McNally’s “It’s Only a Play” features a cast comprised of ences the promise of some professional theater debut theatrical stargazing. stars from movies, television and stage. Amazon.com CULTURE Thursday, January 8, 2015 9 Tea Town truck serves custom, organic tea
By Jennifer Lamonaca | Contributing Writer a delight to have the truck at the both events. A new mobile food truck has come “What we don’t expect to find is art to Tuscaloosa County, but instead in beverage form,” Echols said. “This of selling food, the truck will serve is what Tea Town Alabama offered organic tea. the festival this year, and feedback Tea Town Alabama, the first mobile was very positive.” tea truck to come to Tuscaloosa Becca Gardner said the mobile County, is owned and run by Becca shop’s goal is to use as many local and Jonathan Gardner, who remod- ingredients as possible. Currently the eled an old horse trailer using recy- shop uses ingredients from Snow’s cled materials to build the tea bar. Bend Farm, Belle Meadow Farm and The truck will sell strictly organic tea from other locations. She said one tea, fair trade tea and tea made from of her favorite parts of the creative ingredients from Snow’s Bend Farm, process is testing new tea flavors by where Jonathan incorporating dif- Gardner works. ferent seasonal “We are going to fruits and herbs into sell tea, but not just tea blends. We are going to sell tea, any tea,” Jonathan Tea Town has Tuscaloosa’s fi rst tea truck, Tea Town Alabama, debuted their local and organic teas at Kentuck Art Night. Photo Gardner said. “I but not just any tea already used but- Courtesy of Becca and Jonathan Gardner hope people that ternut squash from want more than the Snow’s Bend Farm “We try not to just have a good Becca and Jonathan Gardner said average cup of cof- — Jonathan Gardner — in their pump- product, but we want everything sur- the truck has been a family affair and fee or refreshment kin chai, blueber- rounding the product to be excellent included their kids in the renovation will understand that ries and mint from as well,” Jonathan Gardner said. of the truck and the selling of tea. we put a little more the Gardener’s In addition, Tea Town strives to Becca Gardner said one of the best effort into every cup that we brew.” own garden and basil from promote good habits and protect parts about running the truck is get- The tea truck had its debut in Belle Meadow farm in some of the environment by using only com- ting to know new customers. November at Kentuck Art Night and their teas. postable materials in serving their “A cup of tea can really bring people made an appearance at the annual The Gardners said it was impor- tea. Tea Town also uses ingredients together,” she said. Kentuck Art Festival. Amy Echols, tant to not only make good tea, but bought from the Fair Trade Market to A list of future Tea Town executive director of the Kentuck also to have a good overall feel for the ensure the workers who produced the Alabama visits can be found on Art Center and Festival, said it was new company. ingredients were paid a fair wage. teatownalabama.com. CULTURE 10 Thursday, January 8, 2015 Podcasts offer fresh take on radio fi t for all tastes
By Beth Lindly | Online Editor Life is fi lled with a lot of unnecessary silences. Sure, when you go on long drives you could tune into your local radio station. Before bedtime you could pop on some mindless Netfl ix. But if you’re anything like an increasingly large amount of people these days, you’ll turn to your smartphone for some conversations you’re not directly a part of. Podcasts have been around since 2005 but lately the Internet-based radio programs have been blowing up. Don’t think there’s a podcast for you? Spoiler alert: You’re wrong.
“SERIAL” “WTF WITH MARC MARON” You’ve heard about “Serial,” right? It’s a podcast This is the quintessential podcast for comedy lov- spinoff of NPR’s “This American Life,” and it’s ers. Comedian Marc Maron decided fi ve years been number one on the iTunes podcast charts ago to start a podcast out of his garage and in- for over three months now. If you’re a fan of terview fellow comedians and celebrities. “WTF” murder mysteries, hold onto your hats, because is a program that is not only hilarious, it’s star- “Serial’s” host Sarah Koenig found a real-life one studded – his guests have included Amy Poehler, for the entire public to enjoy weekly. We are in- Lena Dunham and Mel Brooks, among hundreds troduced to the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, a of others. Maron is an expert interviewer, knowing 18-year-old girl from Baltimore, Maryland, and just what to say to get his guests talking. His 2010 Adnan Syed, her ex-boyfriend who was arrested episodes with Louis CK have been listed as the for killing her. But did he really? This show has best podcast episodes of all time, due to Maron’s spawned parodies, conspiracy theorists and awe- and Louis’ honest and almost sad conversation some dinner party conversation. Even though the about their failed friendship from years before. last episode of this season aired Dec. 18, you can still join the club and get in on the question every- one wants to know: Who killed Hae? iTunes iTunes
“WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE” “GILMORE GUYS” “Weird at last, weird at last. God almighty, weird Netfl ix’s recent addition of all seven seasons of at last. Welcome… to Night Vale.” So begins one the acclaimed mother-daughter drama “Gilmore episode of the fantastical fi ctional podcast “Wel- Girls” was received with accolades by many. “Gilm- come to Night Vale.” Narrated (mostly) by Cecil ore Guys,” is a podcast that’s pretty much what it Baldwin, a possibly supernatural queer radio an- says on the tin: Two men, Kevin T. Porter and Demi nouncer whose voice could calm down the angri- Adejuyigbe, go through every episode of the show est giant, “WTNV” is a strangely satisfying story. to discuss the fashion trends, Rory’s relationships You are immediately immersed in the world of and more. Not only is the show hilarious, but the Night Vale, a fi ctional community where people two take an actual critical look at the show and don’t believe mountains exist, angels change discuss things about it I never would have noticed. old women’s porch lights and there are always Porter and Adejuyigbe get emotionally invested in strange lights above the Arby’s. If you can get past these characters, and as they do, so do we. Oh, the initial surrealism, you’ll get one of the darkest, but you’ve never watched “Gilmore Girls” before? yet somehow optimistic, stories you’ve ever heard Go episode-by-episode with the show and the pod- before bedtime. cast. You’ll see things you never would have before and laugh even more than you would have. iTunes iTunes Harpeth Rising takes from classical backgrounds to provide folk
By Kinsey Haynes | Contributing Writer From a live show, attendees can expect something similar to what would Weekend Band SCENE Few modern bands say they do not normally be seen at a local dive bar have a genre. Nashville band Harpeth or restaurant. BARS THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Rising fuses folk, bluegrass, rock, pro- Reed-Lunn describes a typical Harpeth The Doctors & Gravy & 10 Cent Ciggars gressive and classical music into a sound Rising show as “a high energy mix GREEN BAR The Lawyers Blackwater Thieves that is considered to be without a typical of originals that stretch over several genre label. genres.” That includes cover songs rang- RHYTHM & BREWS DJ ProtoJ Glen Templeton Trigger Proof “We were all classical music majors ing from Led Zeppelin to Nancy Sinatra. Those Crosstown EGAN’S N/A DJ Oliu at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana Their covers come directly from their Revivals CW / Katie House University, which is where the three wide variety of influences, including The of us met,” said Maria Di Meglio, the Beatles, Paul Simon, The Band, The Allman “These Boots Are Made For Walking.” band’s cellist, . Brothers and Grayson Capps. Right now, The group just bought a new tour- All three members – Rebecca Reed- the band is covering Led Zeppelin’s ing vehicle, a Toyota Prius V, and they Lunn, banjo; Jordana Greenberg, violin; “Stairway To Heaven” instrumentally. have booked an extensive world tour. and Di Meglio – are classically trained “We’re always discovering new music They will also be releasing a new album musicians, something recognizable in and our influences are ever expanding,” this spring. their harmonies and musicianship. Greenburg said. “There is more music to “Remember you are doing what you The band’s name is derived from a river be inspired by than we could ever listen love. No matter how difficult things can that runs through Middle Tennessee, the to. We all bring different artists that we be, you still get to play music for a living, Harpeth River. Next Wednesday will be are passionate about to the table.” and that is a gift,” Greenburg said. the band’s first time in Tuscaloosa. Recently, the band put out its first live Harpeth Rising will play at the Bama “We’re like tropical birds,” Greenburg album, “Live at The Dreaming Tree,” Theatre Wednesday, Jan. 14. Tickets Nashville band Harpeth Rising fuses together several said. “We like to fly South for the winter.” which has 10 songs, including a cover of are $15. music styles. Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Reed-Lunn THURSDAY January 8, 2015 11 MARKETPLACE TODAY’SDIVERSIONS How to place a classified: For classified line ads visit www.cw.ua.edu and click on the classifieds tab. For classified display ads call (205) 348-7355 or email [email protected] for a free consultation. The Crimson White is published four days a week (M, T, W, TH). Each classified line ad must run for a minimum of four days and include no less than 16 words. HOUSING 310-3655 Email Appliances included [email protected] Signing leases now. Riverbend Email carissa@ Commons - a Tired of usual University housing? shamrock-appraisals. gated community com Condominium for Historic downtown rent: 2 bedroom, Northport. 4bedroom, 2.5 bathroom; close 2.5 bath. Porch, to campus, across deck, parking. the river; washer $2200. 205-752- and dryer included, 9020, 205-657- swimming pool, tennis 3900 courts; Crimson Available August choice approved. Call 2015 1007 17th Riverbend office (205) Avenue - very 349-3913 or (205) close to campus. Capstone Condominiums For Rent Downstairs, 1 Bedroom, BUMPER to BUMPER Corner unit, TOTAL CAR CARE Gated 205-556-8411 TIDE DISCOUNTS 12% OFF Owner leased up to $100 Mention Crimson White when you drop off car. Other terms apply.
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By Sean Landry | Assistant Sports Editor including a 10-point mark against Texas A&M. For the second time in five “That’s something that we seasons, the Alabama basket- try to work on, is getting bet- ball team will carry a double- ter in terms of rebounding digit win record into its first the basketball on both ends of road SEC game. With its high- the floor,” Grant said. “I think est scoring offense in years those guys did a great job and coming off a 65-44 win over against Texas A&M. It was a Texas A&M, Alabama (11-3, 1-0 great team effort.” SEC) will look to continue its The Crimson Tide will momentum into its upcoming start a two-game road trip in road trip to take on Tennessee Knoxville Saturday, taking on and South Carolina. an injury-riddled Tennessee “I think, you know, playing team that has struggled to the non-conference schedule score this season. Tennessee’s we did, going against the chal- 66 points per game ranks 222nd lenges that we face, I think we in college basketball and 12th are ready for SEC play,” coach in the conference. Anthony Grant said. “For the After Saturday’s game most part I think that our guys against the Volunteers, The Alabama swimming and diving team took a trip to Boca Raton, played well but they need the Alabama will travel to South Florida, for a week to train over the break. UA Athletics face the challenge put in front Carolina for a test against a of them and that’s what you team that ranks in the top want to see. You want to see a five in the SEC in both scoring Swimming and diving team continue to grow and get offense and scoring defense. better and answer the bell.” “Certainly the challenge of Though Alabama is guard- going on the road in this league team trains in Florida reliant offense, it has come and trying to get a win, no mat- to rely on a pair of new for- ter where you’re playing or who By Caroline Gazzara | Staff Reporter wards this season – fresh- you’re playing, is tough,” Grant man Riley Norris and junior said. “This league has done an The Alabama swimming and diving team went into transfer Michael Kessens. outstanding job in the non-con- the winter holidays preparing for hardcore training. Kessens has picked up dou- ference. I think you look at our Unlike practice during the fall semester, the Crimson ble-digit rebounds twice this strength of schedule or teams’ Tide took a trip to Boca Raton, Florida, for a week Alabama’s Retin Obasohan soars for a layup over several season and posted double- RPI, it’s a very strong league. to train. Texas A&M defenders. CW / Layton Dudley digit points three times, It’s going to be a very fun race.” This annual trip has become a staple in coach Dennis Pursley’s training schedule. He said the trip is a critical training period for them. He and his coaches train harder and push for more in preparation for the upcoming months. Women’s basketball to play No. 1 team “It’s just kind of more of everything,” Pursley said. “It’s the highest volume week of training of the year. By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter We spend more hours in the pool each day and the work itself is not a whole lot different from what South Carolina’s women’s basket- they do in a typical training week during the school ball program is off to its best start year but it’s just higher volume beyond the volume of in program history. South Carolina work they’re normally used to. It’s a challenge. We is 14-0 for the first time and has try to throw at them as much as we can in that week. earned the program’s first No. 1 rank- It’s probably as much of a mental test for them as it ing. Thursday the Gamecocks will is physical.” be looking to preserve their rank- Pursley said his team responded well to the ing when they travel to Tuscaloosa test and continued to improve since that week for a 6 p.m. matchup with the of training. Crimson Tide. Now, fresh off of a break, the Crimson Tide will “I’m excited about the opportunity travel Saturday to College Station, Texas, to face the as a competitor. You want to play the Texas A&M Aggies in the first meet of the new year. best. That is how you become the Throughout the course of Pursley’s time at Alabama best,” Alabama coach Kristy Curry one thing has been clear: swim tough. Preaching that said. “You have to embrace those motto, the Crimson Tide has undergone constant opportunities because they are few changes in order to become successful. and far between.” Though it’s been a long process, Pursley said South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in the team is on course for the championship meets The Crimson Tide women’s basketball team will host the No. 1-ranked Gamecocks on Thursday. the nation for a reason. Curry said and continuing to improve. The upcoming meet is CW / Layton Dudley USC’s size and depth is impressive. one of the last meets before Alabama goes into the Four Gamecocks average 9.8 points has six teams in the AP Top 25, more short-term memory. She said conference championships. per game or more. The team as a teams than any other conference. Alabama has much of the season left Freshman Mia Nonnenberg said she valued the whole averages 79.4 points per game “I think you want to coach, you and does not want a bad start in the intense training over the break. The butterfly and and gives up an average of 48.6 points want to play in that kind of league. As SEC to derail any future success. individual medley swimmer recently placed third in per game. USC’s scoring margin is a player and a coach if you are afraid “We have to stay confident in our- all-time IM records. plus-30.8 compared to Alabama’s of that challenge you certainly do not selves, because if we don’t believe in “We’ve definitely put in a lot more intensity and a plus-6.2 margin. need to be in this league. As a competi- our selves no one else will,” sopho- lot more yardage,” Nonnenberg said. “So in this meet, Curry said she is excited about the tor that’s what we all embrace,” Curry more forward Ashley Williams said. I don’t really know what to expect because we’re com- challenge and is ready to turn things said. “I can speak for myself. To be my Following Thursday’s game, ing off of a lot of heavy training as opposed to earlier around after opening SEC play with best, I want to be in the best league in Alabama will travel to Oxford, on in the season we weren’t coming off as much. But two losses. The Tide lost to No. 11 the country.” Mississippi, Sunday for another SEC in the long run, I do think this will help me towards Kentucky and No. 19 UGA last week Curry said she was disappointed matchup. Ole Miss has improved the end of the season more than it will help me now and will play a third straight game about last week’s performance, from a year ago and has a record of because it’s just going to make me stronger later on.” against a ranked opponent. The SEC but she said the team has to have 11-4. Tipoff is at 2 p.m.