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Video Game Composer 10 Pumpkin Spice 12 Club Soccer 7 Gamers score all the time, but A nip is in the air, the The men’s club soc- UA graduate student Thomas leaves are changing cer team, the oldest Wilson makes scores of a colors, and foods are club sports team at the different sort. Wilson writes donning their traditional University, finished its music for Headless Chicken pumpkin spice fall coat. season with a 7-2-2 Games, an independent video Get in the spirit of the record. Now, it waits game studio based out of season with this recipe for a possible bid to the Costa Rica. for pumpkin cookies. regional tournament.
NEWS | ELECTIONS NEWS | SOCIAL MEDIA Midterm UA App Downloads elections .24% approach 80.2% .62% 1.5% Several statewide offices on ballot next Tuesday .25% .22% By Ben Jackson | Contributing Writer .08% Unknown On Tuesday, Nov. 4, registered 16.9% voters across the nation will visit their local polling stations as they cast ballots for a wide array of Android BlackBerry iOS TOTAL offices and issues. Contested offices Africa 128 261 3 392 in the state of Alabama include the Asia 1,041 2,404 Governorship, the Lt. Governorship 882 481 and the Attorney General’s office. Australia 36 2 83 121 Students at the University can play Europe 403 145 410 958 a signifi- Non-U.S. N America 155 376 cant role 101 120 during this United States 27,595 1,679 95,136 124,410 You can’t change election South America 127 65 151 343 anything if you don’t cycle. Unknown 20,208 5,938 -- 26,146 “As we’ve do anything. seen with TOTAL 49,480 8,691 96,979 155,150 many elec- — Maverick Flowers — tions, the y o u t h Social Media Presence vote is the most impor- tant,” said Reshad Hudson, presi- dent of UA College Democrats. 492,713 56,961 1,405 “Young people are able to mobilize likes followers subscribers in a way that other parts of the electorate can’t.” Information Courtesy of Ivon Foster-McGowan. CW / Claire Whorton and Belle Newby Two weeks ago, the clubs teamed up to host a debate for students to help foster interest in the upcoming election cycle. UA goes global through social media “You can’t change anything if you don’t do anything,” said Maverick Digital presence creates followers across various social media in 2010 and Vimeo in 2013. Flowers, chairman of the UA College platforms. “Social media has been an excellent Republicans. “If you won’t change recruiting opportunities The University began interacting on complementary tool for our communi- the world, others will for better or social media platforms with the cre- cations efforts,” Rainey said. “The real worse while you idly sit by.” By Heather Buchanan | Staff Reporter ation of a YouTube account in 2007. benefit of using social media is that we According to census.gov, only 40 Andy Rainey, director of web commu- get to communicate with those who percent of 18- to 29-year-olds are Before 2007, The University of nications for the University, said the care about the University on platforms Alabama had not yet ventured into school expanded to other social media the realm of social media. Today, the channels shortly afterwards, including SEE VOTING PAGE 6 SEE DIGITAL PAGE 6 University has over half a million Facebook in 2008, Twitter in 2009, Flickr
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By Alana Norris | Contributing Writer Sterritt, associate director of housing administration, said. October is a month dedicated to many In addition to informing students about causes, including celebrating careers in careers in student affairs, other goals of student affairs. A career in student affairs this month are professional development is more than giving out free T-shirts and for student affairs administrators as well pizza, said Elizabeth McDonald, gradu- as reflecting on the profession as a whole ate student and community director with and looking towards the future. Housing and Residential Communities. “Student affairs professionals have the The job is about the students and help- unique opportunity to support students, ing them along during what she said is a through one of the most transitional peri- critical juncture in their lives. ods of their lives, to help them develop into “We can all remember mistakes we good global citizens as they earn a degree,” made while we are in college, but that is Steven Hood, interim vice president for exactly why the career of student affairs student affairs, said. exist: to help students grow and develop,” NASPA, National Association of McDonald said. College Personnel Administrators, culti- To celebrate student affairs month, vated Careers in Student Affairs Month. the Student Affairs division has been They define themselves as “the leading hosting webinars for students through- association for the advancement, health out the month. The final two webinars and sustainability of the student affairs of Careers in Student Affairs Month profession. Our work provides high- will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. and quality professional development, advo- Thursday at 3 p.m. Tuesday’s webinar is cacy and research for 13,000 members in For community directors, October is fi lled with many causes, including celebrating careers in student affairs. called “Creating and Sustaining Inclusive all 50 states, 25 countries and eight U.S. Photo Courtesy of Maureen Flint Campus Communities,” and Thursday’s territories.” is called “Navigating Your NASPA The panel consists of Lane McClelland path in that if you are passionate about Flint said a career in student affairs is an (National Association of College Personnel from the Crossroads Community Center, working with students, there is a job that immensely rewarding profession. Administrators) Membership.” Webinars Kirk Walters from Student Involvement fits your skill set,” she said. “Being situated “You have the chance to make change, to are held in the seventh floor community and Lamea Shaaban from the Women’s at institutions of higher education, multi- make an impact in the lives of students, and room of Presidential Village I. Resource Center. ple perspectives are encouraged – so there to have a positive influence in the commu- McDonald organized the webinars McDonald said she wants students who really isn’t one degree that you need to nity and the world around you,” Flint said. to inform and encourage students are considering a career in student affairs have to move forward.” “It’s work that is purposeful and thought- considering careers in student affairs. to know it is a hands-on job that takes long McDonald says a career in student ful. There’s also a wonderful community “The webinars have been focused on hours of work. However, she said the long affairs is an especially good fit for people of professionals and colleagues, and it’s a various issues in higher education and hours lead to the creation of meaningful who are heavily involved in campus life profession that inherently supports your student affairs, while also giving a wide- relationships with students and impact during their undergraduate careers. Flint growth as an individual.” breadth view of the student affairs profes- everyone involved. said student affairs covers anything from McDonald said she finds it rewarding to sionals,” McDonald said. “These webinars Maureen Flint, Coordinator of Training recreation and fitness to women’s centers watch the transformations students make are geared to introducing new profession- and Professional Development, said she and residence life. during their time at school as they grow, als and curious individuals to the field.” encourages students to talk with current “From my perspective, my favor- develop and flourish. After Tuesday’s webinar, a panel of professionals because they are a great ite aspect of student affairs work, “The most rewarding part of this job is UA student affairs professionals will resource for learning what a career in beyond working with students, is that seeing students grow from their mistakes be on hand to give insight and perspec- student affairs is really about. there is such variety within the field; to become well-prepared adults to take on tive on sustaining an inclusive campus. “Student affairs is a really flexible career no two days look the same,” Kimberly the world after they graduate,” she said. Students notice Florey’s caring heart By Lauren Lane | Contributing Writer the world and move forward in their Monacelli said. “She genuinely cares chosen careers. about her students, and her class Betty Finklea Florey, a former “The students are everything,” she was very interesting and one I looked UA student, has spent the last 25 said. “I live to go in the classroom forward to go to.” years serving students as a teach- because my students are committed, Florey said she wants to laugh when er, mentor and writer throughout polite, inventive and serious, although she thinks back to why she became her career as a professor for both they know how to break loose and passionate about writing in the first the English department and the have a lot of fun, too.” place. In high school, on one of her Honors College. Florey said her favorite class to English papers, a teacher wrote, Florey boasts a full resume of teach is UH 210: Beyond the British “You present such a perfect picture accomplishments, which include being Mask, a class based on her trips to of frivolity; your depth of thought inducted into The XXXI, being select- London, where she attended a wide amazes me.” ed as one of 10 faculty members at the variety of plays. She said she teaches Florey said the comment gave her Capstone to be an honorary Fellow in her students to find the political and the confidence she needed and allowed Service Learning in 2010, advising the cultural components in the works her to believe that she could be a great Anderson Society and working with she chooses. She said she thoroughly mind if she really wanted to be. Matt Wolf, British critic for London’s enjoys teaching classes that allow for Florey said she is inspired by Independent magazine. subjective thinking because as a pro- Shane Sharpe, dean of the Honors Betty Florey has dedicated her life to mentoring, In 2009, she wrote a book titled “In fessor for the Honors College, she gets College, as well as the associate dean, teaching and spreading her knowledge among the Africa’s Forest and Jungle: Six Years students of all majors and interests in Jacqueline Morgan. students of the English department and Honors Among the Yorubas,” which is housed her classes – many of whom are only Morgan said Florey is an important College at The University of Alabama. Photo Courtesy of Lauren Lane in the libraries of universities such as used to thinking objectively. member of the Honors College team. Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Oxford and Lauren Monacelli, a graduate stu- “She shows us all daily what it leave her classroom a changed person. Cambridge. dent majoring in accounting, said means to serve students holistically,” She has numerous former students Florey said her greatest achieve- she looks back fondly on her time Morgan said. “Intelligent, engaging, who say her class was one of the high- ment of all is being able to write let- with Florey. witty and caring, she invites students lights of their college experience – one ters of recommendation for promising “Mrs. Florey is one of the most to challenge their assumptions and of those students just happens to be students who are about to go out into kindhearted people I have ever met,” investigate the truth. As a result, they Barrett Jones.” Editor | Patrick Crowley [email protected] Tuesday, October 28, 2014 4 COLUMN | ABORTION Health should trump abortion
JOE Puchner Staff Columnist
After spending this past weekend in Nashville, Tennessee, I saw pink sign after pink sign along the sides of the roads, each proclaiming the words “Yes on 1.” After some research, I learned that these signs refer to an upcoming constitutional amendment vote happening next week in the state of Tennessee. Passage of this amendment would ensure Tennessee State Representatives of the right to make legislation regarding abortion, and this proposal is facing strong opposition. In his article a few weeks ago that defended the lack of abortion regulations, Nathan James did little to intellectually debate the merits or flaws of laws that would enact restrictions on access to abor- Tribune News Service tions, and instead just chose to conveniently write off the values of all pro-life Americans as insincere. COLUMN | RELIGION While James did present many numbers and statis- tics, his article did not answer the question of why any dangers from an abortion procedure exist in the first place, or why states should not attempt to Scientifi c facts and religion can be harmonious alleviate such dangers. Many individuals fundamentally misunderstand most powerful prescription for large- it will improve society and well-being the issue of abortion. This must be urgently clari- scale change. But there is another prob- for all.” fied. Radical abortion advocates place politics over lem that our country must confront in I am a religious person and a strong common sense when discussing abortion, and the the fight for a more educated public: believer in Christ. But I also like facts amendment currently being debated in Tennessee fundamentalist teachings that run never talked about in the Bible and reflects this sad reality. Abortion activists place RICH counter to scientific thought. believe that God gave us free will and ensuring “access” to abortion, at whatever cost, Robinson No, I’m not trying to re-stoke the brains to figure out truths in the natural above actually safeguarding women’s health, Staff Columnist fires of the Scopes Monkey Trial for world. The idea that religion should be which they claim to so passionately promote. For fun. A new University of Alabama a limiting force in terms of human intel- example, passage of this specific amendment in In the Oct. 26 edition of The New study reports 37 percent of UA stu- ligence is troubling, but it’s also not new Tennessee would give state legislators the right to York Times, opinion columnist dents believe that “all species, includ- to our society or limited to America. create legislation for licensing and inspecting abor- Nicholas Kristof called for America ing humans, were created in their cur- The 2011 HBO Films documentary tion clinics, but to abortion advocates, any attempt to “fix the escalator” of our broken rent form less than 10,000 years ago.” “Koran by Heart” follows the journey of to legislate abortion clinics is seen as an attempt to education system. Citing data from These so-called young three young Muslims to restrict abortion access and attack women’s health. a recent Organization for Economic Earth creationists are not the international Quran In many places, abortion facilities are inspected Cooperation and Development study, uncommon across the A literal interpretation recitation tournament in less frequently than tanning salons or vet offices. Kristof made the case that American country, and they have a of religious texts is Cairo, Egypt. One young In Kermit Gosnell’s Philadelphia abortion facility, education is going backward. No lon- big impact on the public girl from the Maldives bloodstained chairs and floors, or fetuses clogged ger the “egalitarian” beacon for edu- discourse on issues rang- usually dangerous and named Rifdha wants to in toilets and shoved in freezers, shoeboxes or cut cation around the world, America has ing from public access to become an explorer, but up in jars were common sights, and during his lost its way. contraception to global not in the best interest her father only wants criminal trial it was revealed that he snipped the “We expect each generation to do warming and abortion. of a secular society. her to be a housewife and necks of numerous babies born alive after abortion better,” Kristof wrote in the piece. “But, Biological sciences pro- bases his view in his liter- attempts. Additionally, at least two women died as currently, more young American men fessor Leslie J. Rissler al interpretation of what a result of Gosnell’s abortion attempts. To James have less education (29 percent) than and two graduate students, Sarah he sees as the word of God. and other abortion activists, these women are just their parents than have more education Duncan and Nicholas Caruso, conduct- A literal interpretation of religious statistics, part of the 0.015 percent who died from (20 percent).” ed the study over multiple years. texts is usually dangerous and not in abortion, written off as insignificant to ensure I agree with Kristof and think the “Those distrustful of science are the best interest of a secular society. protected access to abortion, at any cost. United States needs to make educa- being left behind, not just in under- Instead, people of all faiths should It’s hard for me to take someone seriously who tion reform the top national domestic standing how the world works, but strive to look for the deeper meaning would prefer to cite Belarusian maternal death priority. From expanding early child- in the work that elevates world in their sacred books and also embrace statistics to defend unrestricted access to abortion hood education to fixing the broken economies,” Rissler’s report states. facts and science. If they don’t, their than explain the lack of attention paid to ensur- and exploitative student federal loan “One thing is above debate: a nation children can be the real victims. ing basic safety standards for women during a program, there is much work to do. where high science standards and procedure they consider a basic human right. I’ve written about what the govern- excellent public education are univer- Rich Robinson is a senior majoring ment should do on this issue many sal will improve more than just the in telecommunication and film. His Joe Puchner is a sophomore majoring in mathemat- times before and believe it to be the acceptance and knowledge of evolution; column runs weekly. ics. His column runs biweekly.
EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Do you think the Crimson Tide will qualify for the Deanne Winslett editor-in-chief Sloane Arogeti visuals editor Letters to the editor must contain fewer than number. Phone numbers are for verification College Football Playoffs? Christopher Edmunds managing editor Maria Beddingfield online editor 300 words and guest columns fewer than and will not be published. Students should (Yes: 83%) (No: 17%) Andy McWhorter production editor Beth Lindly 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 Patrick Crowley opinions editor This Week’s Poll: Are you going home for fall break? name, year, major and daytime phone all guest columns and letters to the editor. cw.ua.edu OPINIONS Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5 COLUMN | SCHOLARSHIPS UA scholarships reward for potential but not for collegiate success college anyway. students attracted by the chance to earn The reasoning behind the Presidential WHAT I THINK a scholarship in future years. While some Scholarship is to draw students who have of these students would fail to earn a the potential to be academically success- scholarship and thus provide revenue ful. But research indicates that standard- • Standardized test scores are not for the University, others would increase ized test scores are not as predictive always indicitive of intelligence. competition on campus and work tire- TJ of success as it seems. A study among lessly to make a positive impact on the Parks • The University’s scholarships should Staff Columnist schools that do not require the submis- community. Whatever result occurs from sion of standardized test scores compared focus more on grades than test these scholarship seekers, the University I have a friend who exemplifies what the average collegiate GPAs of those who scores. benefits. The University either collects it means to be a successful student at submitted test scores and those who did • Students who perform well in school money, earns prestigious recognition The University of Alabama. She is a first- not. Surprisingly, PBS records that there should be rewarded. or both. generation college student with a 3.953 was only a .05 percent difference between The Giving Opportunities page on The collegiate GPA. She holds memberships the average GPAs of the two groups. University of Alabama’s website reads, to numerous honor societies and impacts Although standardized test scores “The University of Alabama attracts and the campus and community through can be used to verify or supplement into the system. Since the purpose of retains the best and brightest students her work in the RISE program and as a high school GPA, they are not raw indi- the Presidential Scholarship is to attract who succeed in making a positive differ- resident advisor. Much like the students cators of collegiate success and failure. incoming freshman who are academi- ence locally, nationally, and across the that Alabama is trying to attract through The Presidential Scholarship ultimately cally successful, we should reward stu- globe throughout their lifetimes.” The large scholarship offers, my friend attracts many students who could poten- dents who have also proven themselves University is certainly able to attract, embodies what this university looks for tially be academically successful, and in college. but not always retain. The implementa- in a student. the recipients must keep a certain colle- Furthermore, the school has the means tion of the Presidential Scholarship has Yet because of her ACT score, she giate GPA in order to prove that they are to both keep the scholarships based on given the University the ability to attract faces financial troubles while others academically successful. standardized test scores and add new many students with the potential to make are provisioned by scholarships. She is In addition, the Presidential scholarships based on collegiate success. positive differences. However, until our contemplating leaving the school next Scholarship is a wonderful tool because If one examines the financial records school offers scholarships based on col- semester in an effort to avoid exces- while it attracts and keeps those who ranging from August 2013 to August 2014, legiate success, it will continue to lose sive debt. Although the existence of the are successful, it eventually roots out they will find that with the endowment, students who, despite their ACT scores, Presidential Scholarship has been a those who have good test scores but are football revenue and tuition the school make a positive difference every day. great boom for us, the University should unsuccessful at the University. While receives, it also reaps a hefty surplus also grant scholarships to those who do those who are unsuccessful are weeded each year. Not only does the University TJ Parks is a freshman majoring in not have good standardized test scores from the scholarship system, however, have enough money to start the pro- anthropology, history and journalism. from high school but are successful in those who are successful are never added gram, but it might also make money off His column runs biweekly.
1, 2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM FLOOR PLANS *Featuring the 2 Bed starting at $685/bed TUESDAY 6 October 28, 2014 coming here in the fall and they downloaded it the displays that I have access to in any building Digital signage system brings UA while they were in their home country.” on campus.” Alerts, other information to campus One reason the University has embraced social The University’s digital siagnage is also con- media is to reach out to potential students on a nected to the UA Alerts system. Foster-McGowan DIGITAL FROM PAGE 1 channel they may be comfortable with. said that when the alerts system is engaged, “Social media is a key part of how UA com- there is an option to send a message to the digital that are already so closely integrated into their municates with prospective students, given the signage across campus. daily lives.” popularity of these social media channels among “The advantage of that is the text message gets Rainey said the University has taken advantage high school and college-age students,”’ Rainey read and then you might delete it, or the phone of the ubiquity of social media. Sites like Facebook said. “The Office of Undergraduate Admissions call comes in or whatever, but if we put it on digi- and Twitter have millions, if not billions, of users, uses social media to answer questions, share in- tal signage we can say, ‘Leave this up here for two all of whom equate to potential page views. formation about dates and deadlines and to try hours,’” she said. “The key advantage of utilizing popular social to make things as simple as possible for students The UA Alerts system includes numerous media channels to communicate is that our po- as they work through the college selection and channels on which administrators can quickly tential audience is virtually limitless, constrained admissions processes.” disseminate information to reach a wide audience. only by the popularity of each respective channel Although the reach of the app outside of campus “All decisions are made with the safety and globally,” Rainey said. is beneficial to the school’s digital well-being of our students, fac- The University’s various social media accounts presence, it is geared mainly to- ulty and staff the priority,” assis- have measured traffic from across the United wards student use. One of its most tant director of media relations States, but also from countries around the globe. popular features is the “Student” Chris Bryant said. “Different “The ability to tell our story to international feature, which requires MyBama Social media is a key part of communication vehicles are used audiences helps us access potential new markets login credentials and includes a depending on the nature of the and stay connected to graduates and support- student’s class schedule, grades how UA communicates with event. When it’s necessary for ers who live internationally, and it can certainly and MyTickets information. Fos- prospective students, given the members of the campus commu- help us extend our reach and influence globally,” ter-McGowan can track student nity to take immediate action, Rainey said. usage on the app because of the popularity of these social UA Alerts is used, in conjunc- The UA mobile app has also followed some of the login requirement. She said she tion with other communication same expansion patterns as the University’s social found it interesting that peaks media channels among vehicles, as needed.” media sites. Ivon Foster-McGowan, assistant to the in usage coincide with events on high school and Bryant said the decision to send provost for Special Projects and Academic Tech- campus – a large peak in August an alert comes from University nology, has managed the app since its iOS version shows that students are using it college-age students. Relations, which, if necessary, co- launch in April 2011, followed by its Android and to double check their class sched- ordinates with UAPD and the Uni- Blackberry versions three months later. Since the ules (one day in August had 5,000 — Andy Rainey — versity’s Emergency Prepared- initial launch, the app has been downloaded over users), and peaks in September ness and Response Policy Group. 150,000 times around the globe. and October mark football sea- If an event has potential to affect “That includes a good number of downloads out- son and MyTickets hits. Between university operations, the group side of the country,” Foster-McGowan said. “Prob- Sept. 23, 2012, and Sept. 23, 2014, meets before the expected event ably around 96 percent are in the U.S., but the oth- the “Student” feature had more than 1.3 million to- to discuss options. They make response recom- er four percent are outside the U.S., which means, tal page views. mendations, but it is ultimately up to UA President from a digital presence perspective, that we have a Foster-McGowan also manages The University Judy Bonner to decide the school’s plan of action pretty broad brand reach just because we’re in the of Alabama’s digital signage, which is a system of in response to a pending event. app stores.” television screens that can display content, form- Foster-McGowan said all new construction and The external downloads could be coming from ing another avenue of digital presence on cam- major renovations on campus get digital signage abroad for a number of reasons. For example, Fos- pus. Since 2009, 281 digital signs in more than 70 because of its UA Alert capabilities. She said all ter-McGowan has apps on her phone for over 50 on-campus buildings make up the digital signage the newly-constructed Greek houses must have universities simply to research how they develop force, including both television screens and digi- at least one digital sign as part of the emergency their apps. tal directories. Digital signage is run on a con- notification system. “It could be an app developer in China who is tinuous loop, and all screens are connected to a The UA Alerts system is limited to employ- interested in what The University of Alabama is central server. ees and on-campus students enrolled in at least doing, but I also was contacted from someone in “The digital signage system has a central serv- one hour that is not online. Bryant suggested Nigeria whose brother went to UAB who is inter- er, and users can log into that through a web in- that students and employees keep their con- ested in developing an app similar to ours for uni- terface and upload content that gets pushed out tact information updated in order to receive versities in Nigeria,” she said. “It’s people who are to their displays in their buildings,” she said. any alerts sent by the University. Instructions interested in us because of football, it’s people who “The advantage of the central system is I can be for doing so can be found on the UA Alerts tab are international students who are interesting in in my office and I can push out content to any of on prepare.ua.edu.
Robert Bentley to face Parker to the health care they deserve,” said Hudson. “Griffith wants to improve Griffith in gubernatorial race upon these things Governor Bentley has failed on, like allowing the people of VOTING FROM PAGE 1 Alabama a chance on an education lot- tery and expanding Medicaid coverage in registered to vote in the state of Alabama. the state.” Both College Republicans and College In addition to contested races, this elec- Democrats agree this number needs tion cycle will have votes for five amend- improving. ments to the Alabama state constitution. “For democracy to work at its best, Tuscaloosa’s Congressional District 7 everyone must become more informed race is uncontested, and Representative and involved in the process,” Flowers said Terri Sewell will retain her current seat. when asked why students need to vote. While Senate races are important Both Flowers and Hudson cite post- nationally during this midterm sea- graduation jobs and the future of the son as the Republicans stand poised economy as reasons for college students for a two-house majority, Alabama to be involved in the political process. Republican Senator Jeff Sessions also While the parties agree on the necessi- runs uncontested. ty of voting, College Democrats has been Regardless of how students vote on placing a special emphasis on raising sup- these issues, both Hudson and Flowers port for Parker Griffith, the Democratic agreed students need to make an informed Gubernatorial Candidate, who is run- decision, and the best way to do so is to ning against the incumbent Governor get involved on campus. Robert Bentley. More information about each can- “We have a governor who is denying didate and race can be found on Robert Bentley Parker Griffith people in Alabama from having access ballotpedia.org/alabama. Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons Editor | Reed O’Mara [email protected] Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7 COLUMN | THEATER
Thomas Wilson works with Headless Chicken Games composing music for the independent games studio. Photos Courtesy of Headless Chicken Games
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By Laura Testino | Staff Reporter away, after explaining a little bit of the feelings Broadway musicals see big that we wanted to convey, and the emotions that Some students face the video game screen we wanted to put in the game, he came up with with a controller in hand, intently focused on really extraordinary pieces that really showed screen around Halloween hitting just the right buttons in just the right what we wanted to show in this world where sequence. Instead of facing the screen, Thomas music is really important.” By Luke Haynes Wilson is on the other side, concerned with the Monge’s idea for “Pause Play Stop” developed choice and sequence of each music note heard from his desire to put the players in different ... there have been a few in the game. perspectives and give them the chance to dis- With Halloween looming Wilson, a first-year masters student in music cover ideas that are truly important to them, he ahead, viewing parties of “Hocus horrifi cally spectacular composition, currently works with Headless said. The design of the game should transport Pocus,” “The Nightmare before Chicken Games, where he composes music players to new situations they have never before Christmas” and “Night of the musicals that found not only for the independent games studio. The studio, encountered or entertained, Monge said. Living Dead” are in full flux, but a successful life on Broadway, based in Costa Rica, is currently working on “We really want to connect both gameplay what is the Broadway lover to do “Pause Play Stop,” a music-influenced video with narrative, connecting both in order to cre- for this spectral holiday? While but also a cinematic afterlife game scheduled to debut in 2015. ate a really fulfilling experience,” Monge said. Broadway rarely dares to enter in their movie adaptations. Wilson graduated from the University with Headless Chicken Games is aiming to the realm of horror, there have a degree in music composition last May, and launch a Kickstarter later in November, with been a few horrifically spectacu- over the summer he sought a solid and stable funds going toward finishing and enhancing lar musicals that found not only ending where the monstrous project that could use his composition skills. He the project, Monge and Wilson said. Although a successful life on Broadway, plant doesn’t take over the uni- was introduced to Headless Chicken Games by the two have yet to meet, they have created a but also a cinematic afterlife in verse), it is a cute movie with another alumnus of the University, and the con- productive and trusting relationship, Monge their movie adaptations. a lot of comedy, some wonder- cept of the game piqued his interest and experi- said. Working internationally has been an For those looking for a true ful songs, a heartwarming love ence with music for games and film, Wilson said. interesting experience, but the team has been horror movie, Tim Burton’s story and a psychopathic Steve “[Headless Chicken Games] is very small and constantly discussing ideas and delivering 2007 adaptation of Stephen Martin on a motorcycle. unique,” he said. “So having that smaller com- great work, he said. Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” is If bloodied barbers and fero- pany, we have talks all the time. When Monge approached your best bet. Not only is this cious flora just aren’t weird It’s very personal and is not so Wilson about a new idea for vengeful tale of a throat-slicing enough for your taste, then look much the corporate game [stu- We really want to connect the music, Wilson quickly barber and his cannibalistic no further than the strangest of dio]. However, there’s still the went to work on creating accomplice the most commercial- all the horror musical movies, both gameplay with narrative, stability there. I see development something for the new con- ly successful Broadway-Horror Jim Sharman’s “Rocky Horror along the way, and everyone’s connecting both in order cept. Monge wanted to be able mashup, it also includes some Picture Show.” This wonderfully contributing daily to the project.” to play tracks simultaneously. of the best songs Sondheim has weird cult classic, an adapta- to create a really fulfi lling The group communicates daily Synchronizing three tracks to ever written. While some of the tion of Richard O’Briens musi- about “Pause Play Stop” by using experience. create a new melody is chal- actor’s voices don’t always live cal, “Rocky Horror Show,” pays online resources like Google lenging, but Wilson was ready up to the score, and I disagree tribute to both campy musicals Drive and Facebook. Wilson has to try it, Monge said. with many of the film’s design and low-budget horror movies. — José Monge — enjoyed the opportunity to work Craig First, professor of choices – such as using lighting Not only does this show include closely with a small team, allow- music composition and coor- and costume design to drain the some fabulous music, like “The ing him to receive comments and feedback dinator of composition and theory, has been film of color – there are certainly Time Warp” (one of the songs about his compositions quickly, he said. working with Wilson on creating the music several haunting, and haunting- featured by The Million Dollar Although “Pause Play Stop” is not a music- for the game. Wilson began taking classes ly beautiful, moments in the film Band this season) it also has based game, it is one of a few games that from First during his junior year of his under- that will give you chills. aliens, monsters, cannibalism revolves around music, Wilson said. Players find graduate studies, learning classical tech- For those craving something and a lot of cross-dressing. So a tape player toward the beginning of the game niques of music composition as a base for his with color and light, Frank what’s not to love? While “Rocky and collect cassettes as they progress. work in contemporary concert, game and film Oz’s adaption of Alan Menken’s Horror” can be enjoyed in the “[‘Pause Play Stop’] is a first-person perspec- music composition. “Little Shop of Horrors” might be comfort of your dorm, head to tive puzzle-based game where the music affects “I help [Wilson] develop his music to be more more your style. Based off a 1960 the Bama Theatre on Halloween what goes on around you,” Wilson said. “So you cohesive and best composed,” First said. “His movie of the same name, “Little night to get the full experience have to choose conscientiously which sort of music for games is very sophisticated.” Shop” tells the story of a sad, where the movie is made inter- tape you want to use for each puzzle.” First said Wilson’s classical training awkward florist who “acciden- active with costumes, reenact- Although the concept of the game was already gives him an advantage in composing music tally” raises a man-eating plant. ments, props and plenty of other established when Wilson joined the team over and he has enjoyed teaching an ambitious, While technically in the horror insanity to make the movie even the summer, he has worked heavily on enhanc- exemplary student. genre, “Little Shop” is probably crazier than it already is. ing the musical elements, he said. José Monge, “[Wilson] is an absolutely brilliant young man closer to a black comedy or even So whether you prefer some- founder of Headless Chicken Games, heard and has a bright future,” First said. a farce, spoofing several horror thing dark, something cute or Wilson’s work and was ready to collaborate and More information about Wilson’s work elements. Although it probably something just plain weird, receive Wilson’s input, Monge said. with Headless Chicken Games’ “Pause Play won’t legitimately frighten any know that there are always musi- “After working with [Wilson] for a couple Stop” can be found online at headlesschick- unsuspecting viewers (par- cal solutions to your Halloween of weeks, we realized that we had struck gold. engames.com. The game studio is also on tially because of the alternate viewing party needs. He is really, really, really good,” he said. “Right Facebook and Twitter. CULTURE 8 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Quick, inexpensive, do-it-yourself costume ideas By Hannah Widener | Contributing Writer
Halloween is a time to throw together whatever is hidden in the back of your closet and spend what little money you have left on day-after trick-or-treating candy. To save some money this Halloween and look amazing while doing it, try these easy homemade costumes, and you’ll hands down win best costume at every party.
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Hoying Photo Courtesy of Sarah Hoying Lorde Candy Rapper To dress as the Grammy-winning pop star from New Zealand, all you This is a costume that works for both guys and girls. Grab a hoodie need is a black shirt or dress, some crazy hair and a lot of dark lipstick. from your closet and some old baggy sweat pants. Then begins the best The “Royals” singer keeps makeup minimal, so you won’t have to worry part of the costume: eating candy. Afterward, take the candy wrappers about doing touch-ups throughout the night. All you need now is a too- and some Scotch tape and apply the wrappers all over. Add some cool cool-for-school attitude and you’ll rule your next Halloween party. shades, plus a great pose, and you’re ready for a fun night.
COLUMN | FOOD Sandwiches improved by creative condiments, fresher ingredients Wednesdays, 25% off with student ID card By Katharine Buckley
Sandwiches are often overlooked as a culinary gem, which is understandable when the most common sandwich form consists of cold cuts and lackluster veg- etables smashed between two pieces of white bread. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s time to graduate from the basic PB&Js of childhood and learn how to make a grown-up sandwich. Tribune News Service The easiest way to improve sandwiches at home is to start using better ingredients. exposed sides of the bread (so the mayo Buying staple sandwich ingredients like sides touch the pan) after building the lettuce and tomatoes from a local farmers sandwich, grill it on medium-low in a pan. market can carry sandwiches far beyond It may sound like some sort of Paula Deen- standard Subway selections, but don’t be inspired recipe, but it works. This method afraid to add even more vegetables as top- gives the bread a nice crispy layer without pings. Avocado, grilled onions and bean burning or hardening the inside parts of sprouts improve both taste and texture the bread. in any sandwich. Once you’re comfort- Speaking of mayo, another often over- able varying toppings, try keeping it sea- looked aspect of sandwich-making is sonal for even better results. For example, sauces. In other words, it may be time to ease off of tomatoes once summer ends, step away from the typical yellow mustard. and start using roasted sweet potato or Walking down the condiment aisle of the mushrooms in the fall. grocery store offers a wide range of new If there isn’t room in your budget to sauces. Companies have started making buy fresh ingredients, there are still many more flavorful options to boost sales like other ways to elevate sandwiches. When sriracha mayo and curry ketchup. Take preparing sandwiches at home, try grilling advantage of the trend and pick sauces it to enhance flavors and make it a more that compliment the other ingredients 511 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 comforting meal. Recently a friend sug- in your sandwich. As always, homemade (205)391-0572 gested I use mayonnaise instead of butter is better, so trying recipes for pesto and in the grilling process, and I have to admit, aioli can give you healthier batches of it is a game-changer. Spread mayo on the popular spreads. CULTURE Tuesday, October 28, 2014 9 COLUMN | FILM ‘Hocus Pocus’ a Halloween staple
By Peyton Shepard Horror is one of the most prolific genres of international film, and Halloween is one of the best times to capitalize on scar- ing people straight for the rest of their lives. So why do millennials continually turn to three goofy witches piloted by a Disney script? “Hocus Pocus” was never destined to be a hit. Critics dismissed it as another lackluster Disney venture to occupy October with thematic significance. And yet, the movie has gained cult status with our generation, and is an integral part of Halloween film culture. So what is it that appeals to us so much? The University of Alabama’s TCF 437 class allows the students to learn about different aspects of production. For a lot of people, it may have been Photo Courtesy of Tanner Robbins watching beloved Broadway veteran and songstress Bette Midler step out of her pretty leading lady status and into the evil of Winnie Sanderson, delivering her lines like the truest of cynics. Amazon.com TCF classes to fi lm Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker ventured into sillier territory “Frozen” works in this film through the and ran with what they were given. relationships between Max and his little While their performances may not sister Dani. Unlike most horror mov- series ‘Senior Center’ have been what critics preferred to ies that primarily consist of gore and see, they breathed life into what could jump scares, “Hocus Pocus” offers a have been a trope characterization of heartwarming story to balance out the By Hannah Widener | Contributing Writer Professor Adam Schwartz’s TCF dimwitted witches. witches’ outrageousness. 451 television production class,” The biggest factor that makes millen- In a world where it feels like violence TCF 437, Specializations in Champion said. “Everybody in my nials love “Hocus Pocus” is the heart of is everywhere, sometimes it’s nice to just Production Management, and TCF class and his class got to pitch the story. The same sibling bond that sit back, laugh and feel for once. “Hocus 451, Advanced Television Production, an idea.” makes us love the Disney mega-hit Pocus” is our way to do that. are classes exploring how one is The class decided to go with Gross’ never too old to still experience all idea for their series. the romance, comedy and drama life Filming and production has not has to offer with their new web series started yet, and the group will fly “Senior Center.” most of its actors in from New York The series follows Flora, who has and Los Angeles. Unlike most shows, See this? been dropped off at a nursing home this web series will give actors who with her ex-husband by their chil- are older a chance to act and show- dren, who are attempting to get the case their talents, Peterman said. two of them back together. What the The class is designed to give students children don’t know is that Flora’s ex- experience comparable to working on husband’s mistress is also a resident set before they graduate. at the nursing home. “The students know what is “Bonnie Gross, the writer of the required of them and get the opportu- web series, came up with the idea of nity to treat this project as if it were a senior center from when she used a real web series job that they would to go visit different senior centers as work on,” Peterman said. “What we a Girl Scout,” said Caitlin Peterman, learn in these classes are the things a senior majoring in telecommunica- that we are going to be doing when tion and film and the producer of the we first start out in the film indus- series. “After working on her pitch try. Knowing what we know upon she realized even though people in graduation can make a major dif- retirement homes are older, they still ference when applying for different deal with the same drama that people jobs. The telecommunication and of all ages deal with.” film department prepares us for the “Senior Center” will follow other film industry and gives us a leg up on characters as well, such as Marilyn, the competition.” who thinks the government is Filming is set to wrap up Dec. 9, and after her and is always trying to the series will be available in January. escape from the home, and Jerry, In the meantime, Champion said she an older man who always flirts with has the privilege of sitting back and women. The class is filming four watching how hard her students are episodes, the first introducing the working on this project. characters. The last episode will “My students are amazing, and No? end with the residents putting on a they’re one of the best classes Thanksgiving pageant. because they’re so proactive,” she Maya Champion, who teaches TCF said. “I sort of gave them some guid- 437, said this class allows students to ance in the beginning, and they’ve Don’t let that happen again. learn about different aspects of a pro- really taken all the responsibility on duction. Each student may specialize their own and done all the work with in location, filming, breaking down very little help from me. They’ve been @cwpromos scripts, craft services, scouting and learning through experience as they auditioning or management. go, but they’ve been so smart and “We work in conjunction with really dedicated.” CULTURE 10 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Business professor sees How-to: Halloween treat university as investment By Francie Johnson | CW Staff By Cokie Thompson | Staff Reporter For many, Halloween brings back fond childhood memories of trick-or- Lonnie Strickland kicks off the 8 a.m. section of his strategic manage- treating and devouring candy. We may be older now, and unfortunately it ment class with an unusual ques- isn’t socially acceptable for 18- to 22-year-olds to trick-or-treat, but eating tion: “Is anyone in here engaged to be married?” copious amounts of sugar is a Halloween tradition people of all ages can The topic for the day was the numerous avenues to purchase fine enjoy. These Halloween pumpkin spice cookies can satisfy even the most jewelry and their business models. Strickland continued to ask stu- extreme Halloween sweet tooth, and they only need four ingredients. dents questions about the assigned Lonnie Strickland has seen more than 20,000 reading, and he expected them to students come through his classroom over know the answer right away. If not, the years. CW / Cokie Thompson he deducted points as he kept track of participation on his iPad. they created a power-based divide Strickland has been teaching that impeded the flow of learning. at the University for 46 years. In “If you’re in one of my classes, INGREDIENTS: that time he has taught more than you’re a customer,” Strickland said. 20,000 students. “I make it very clear that you are 1 can of pumpkin Ron Dulek, a professor in the paying me a fortune to teach you.” 1 box of spice College of Commerce and Business Strickland said an unfavorable Administration, has known change he has noticed during his cake mix Strickland for over 30 years. He said time at the University is the change Strickland’s skills are part of the in the cost of attending college orange frosting culture of teaching at Alabama. versus the income from jobs most “He literally has set a standard college degrees qualify for. sprinkles that teaching is important and that “That rate of return is hard to we will do a good job of it,” he said. justify, and that concerns me,” Strickland records a podcast after Strickland said. every class to sum up the discussion To combat this problem, CW / Hanna Curlette and sends it to students. Dulek said Strickland said he foresees changes Strickland started the recordings in the way classes are taught. He when faculty were first trained on said courses might move to a hybrid how to use podcasts. model, with increas- Brooke Bradley, ing portions of course- a senior in the class work being online. majoring in account- If you’re in one of With all Strickland’s ing, said although experience, his GBA 1 2 Strickland is tough, he my classes, you’re a 490 course has built has his students’ best up quite a reputa- C C customer. W W interests at heart. tion. Taking the last / /
H H a a “He’s really inter- course in any major n n n n a a ested in what we — Lonnie Strickland — is stress-inducing, C C u u r r do after college, and Strickland said le le tt tt not just the grade,” he doesn’t allow any e e Bradley said. room for error. Strickland makes time in his Johnathon Blankenship, a senior schedule to meet with his students majoring in health care manage- Empty the can of pumpkin and the box Arrange spoonfuls of the batter onto to discuss their plans for the future. ment, said he has heard the course of cake mix into a large bowl and mix a greased baking sheet. Depending While he is impressed by where is tough but worth it. Former stu- they’ve come from, he is more con- dents warned Blankenship of rules until combined. on the size of the cookies, this recipe cerned with where they are going. Strickland expects his customers to makes around 12 to 16 cookies. “What I would really like to do follow from the first day of class. is for you to write me in about five “Don’t ever be late,” Blankenship years and just tell me what your said. “Don’t ever wear a hat.” grade was based on what you’re Strickland said all of his rules, doing,” he said. like his coursework, are designed Strickland has gathered notable to help prepare students for the experience in his career. In January, professional world. the strategic management textbook Strickland said he enjoys teach- he wrote with Art Thompson will ing and can’t imagine himself doing 3 4 go into its 20th edition. The book anything else. Given the opportu- has been translated into dozens nity, he said he would choose the C C W W
/ / of languages, including Georgian same career. H H a a n n and Thai. Strickland said most of “The day I wake up on a Tuesday n n a a the credit for the endeavor goes to morning and say, ‘Ugh I’ve got to C C u u r r le le his co-author. go teach’ will be the day I retire,” t t te te “If you’re going to choose a part- he said. ner, choose one that’s really, really Dulek said Strickland’s attitude good and a lot smarter than you toward his work after so many are,” Strickland said. years is part of what makes him Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 For a festive touch, finish the cook- Strickland has worked to change so valuable. to 13 minutes. ies with orange frosting and add the dynamic in the classroom. A “He’s the best of what the number of years ago, Strickland University has,” Dulek said. Halloween-themed sprinkles. decided he didn’t like the terms “He’s the best of what a Southern “professor” and “student.” He felt university should be.” TUESDAY October 28, 2014 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.
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The men’s club soccer team finished its up-and-down season with a win against Columbus State on Sunday. Coming off their Super Bowl winning season, the Seattle Seahawks have a 4-3 record and are currently third Photo Courtesy of Shirley Mergen in the NFC West. Tribune News Service Men’s club soccer team Seahawks suffering from drama By Marquis Munson finishes season with win After a tremendous 2013 regular sea- The Seahawks came into this son, the Seattle Seahawks finished by season as favorites to win the Super By Sami Harb | Contributing Writer Mississippi. This year’s schedule also dominating the heavily favorited Denver featured a tournament in Gainesville Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. But at Bowl again but haven’t shown any The men’s club soccer team was hosted by the University of Florida. the start of this season, the Seahawks signs of that happening. the first club team established at The “Our signature victories this season seem to be struggling with the Super University of Alabama. The program would have to be wins over Miami and Bowl hangover. has a history of success in qualifying Florida in the UF tournament earlier At the start of this season, the defend- training camp holdout this summer and for the NIRSA regional tournament this year,” sophomore defender Jason ing champions have looked more like a as a possible contributor to all the locker and the national tournament. This Solomon said. dysfunctional family rather than the cohe- room distractions, the Seahawks organi- year’s team has looked to continue With the regular season behind sive unit we saw last year. The Seahawks zation is fed up with Lynch, and the feel- the tradition of success established by them, the soccer team is currently came into this season as favorites to win ing is mutual. The Seahawks could put former UA teams. waiting to hear if they have qualified the Super Bowl again but haven’t shown him on the trading block, but with inju- On Sunday, the men’s club soc- to play in this year’s regional tour- any signs of that happening as they have ries in the backfield, they can’t afford to cer team closed out its regular sea- nament. A berth in the tournament looked out of sync, struggling on and off replace him. son with a 5-1 home victory over would be the team’s first selection in the field. The Seahawks lost two straight games Columbus State. The win capped an three years. The team’s tournament Drama in the locker room has sur- before defeating the Carolina Panthers up-and-down season for the team. resumé features a second-place finish faced with the recent trade of wide this past Sunday 13-9. They’ve started The soccer team stumbled out of the in its region and a 7-2-2 overall record. receiver Percy Harvin to the New York off the season with a 4-3 record and sit gate, suffering losses to Auburn and “Our expectation all year has been Jets. Harvin has had issues with the third in the NFC West behind rival San Mississippi State. However, as the sea- to advance to the regional tourna- team about how he was being used in the Francisco 49ers and the 6-1 Arizona son progressed, the team improved ment,” club president Ethan Mergen offense and wasn’t clicking with his quar- Cardinals, who have looked great so far game by game. said. “We have put ourselves in great terback Russell Wilson, not to mention this season. The next two games for the “We started off slow, but our chemis- position to receive a wild card bid.” a rumored fight between him and for- Seahawks are at home, where they have try wasn’t there,” freshman midfielder While the team has excelled on the mer teammate, now Detroit Lions wide only lost two games since 2012. Alex Rodriguez said. “But the more field, perhaps its greatest attribute receiver Golden Tate. With the NFC West getting stronger we’ve played together this season, the is the camaraderie both on and off Harvin wasn’t very productive during and six of their last nine games against better we’ve gotten.” the field. his time with the Seahawks. He is a solid teams above .500, the Seahawks need Throughout the season, the team “The team’s morale and enthusiasm wideout, but the Seahawks didn’t utilize to pick up the momentum if they want has hosted many opponents, but they is great,” Solomon said. “It’s hard to go his ability. The offense flowed much better to have any chance of repeating. Or like have also taken road trips to various out and practice three times a week ... running the ball with Marshawn Lynch. the 2012 Super Bowl champion New York campuses across the South. The soccer but the guys work hard and push each Speaking of Lynch, rumors surfaced Giants back in 2013, they’ll be watching team played away games at Auburn, other to get the job done, and that’s Sunday that he was unlikely to return the Super Bowl from home and not in Mississippi State and Southern what matters at the end of the day.” to Seattle after this season. With his Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 1.
COLUMN | BASEBALL Death of outfielder Taveras difficult for baseball fans
By Nolan Imsande Dominican Republic. including a big pinch-hit home run in Game In his six years in the Cardinals organiza- 2 of the NLCS. For whatever reason, I have always fol- tion, he was compared to some of baseball’s I’m not a Cardinals fan, but I like to see lowed baseball’s minor leagues and their greats like Vladimir Guerrero and Albert young players with high expectations suc- prospects. It’s intriguing to me to hear Pujols while scouts praised his sweet left- ceed, and maybe that is why the death of about how good a player is and then to see handed swing and his power to all fields. Taveras has made me feel sick inside. He that sometime down the road they have met He was on Baseball America’s top 100 had the dream of becoming an All-Star and or exceeded their expectations, or, like most minor league prospects list three times, was on the cusp of that dream when his life baseball prospects, they have fallen short coming in at No. 3 this year. He finally got was taken. He was ready to prove himself of them. Many times, because there are so called up to the major leagues on May 30 of to the world as a baseball player and as a many minor leaguers and it is so hard to this year. He made his debut the next day human. I’ve never felt more heartbroken make a baseball team, the top prospects in against the San Francisco Giants and in his for the death of a complete stranger then the sport flame out before they even reach second career at-bat, he launched a home I have when I found out about Taveras. the big leagues. run to right field, giving us a glimpse of Who knows what he could have developed That is what makes it so tough to process what he was praised for. into? Maybe a prospect that never reached the death of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Like most prospects getting their first his potential. Maybe he could have been Oscar Taveras. experience of major league pitching, he an All-Star. Maybe he was on the edge St. Louis Cardnials’ outfielder Oscar Taveras died He was just 22 when he and his 18-year- struggled at the plate this year, hitting of greatness. in a car accident Sunday night at the age of 22. old girlfriend were killed on Sunday .239 on the season. However, he did have What hurts the most is we won’t get to Tribune News Service night in a car accident in his native four hits in seven at-bats in the playoffs, see any of it happen.