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Welcome from the 2009-10 SGA president
By Steven Oliver sense of community. The SGA has been working hand- On behalf of the Student in-hand with UA administrators to Government Association, I want to implement the new degree audit welcome you to your first year at the program called Degree Works. This Capstone. More than three years ago program will revolutionize the way I was starting classes here, and it is you register for classes and also help an exciting time. Trust me, it flies to achieve your graduation goal of by. I want to encourage you to make four years. It will also enhance your the best of your college experience advising process, giving advisers and get involved with organizations more time to advise their students around campus that interest you. and develop a personal relationship. The new SGA leaders have been In response to the tough economic hard at work since being in office. times that our nation and state face, We have many new and enhanced the SGA is doing all it can to relieve programs that are coming out this the financial burden on students Ferguson Center. fall. and their families. We have made it The SGA is always looking into University libraries are expanding even easier for a student to acquire new initiatives to improve students’ their hours. Instead of offering the a student loan by putting that pro- lives. We are constantly looking for 24-hour library four nights a week, cess online. It is quick and efficient ways to lower the financial burden Rodgers Library will now be open and allows students to acquire a on students and are also actively for five nights — every night of the loan of up to $500. The SGA has also fundraising for student scholar- week. This gives you the opportu- been working with the SUPe Store ships. We have a great year planned nity to study for exams, write papers in order to implement the Textbook with some exciting events geared or even read a good book in a library Rental program. This fall we will to help all students here at the all night, every night. have a pilot program for a few desig- Capstone. To stay up to date on cur- For our off-campus students we nated courses that allow you to rent rent events and ways to get involved, have been hard at work to totally a book for the semester at a lower continually check the SGA Web site, revamp the Crimson Watch pro- price than buying it. Make sure you sga.ua.edu.Police car at U gram. Safety for all students is our look for these books on the shelves The SGA is here to represent you. SGA’s No. 1 priority and with this in the supply store. Whenever there is a problem that program we will make our streets A great way for freshman to get comes up or a question you have A even safer. We will be implementing involved with SGA is to apply for unanswered we want to help you. We a Web site, crimsonwatch.ua.edu, First-Year Council. The First-Year are located in the Ferguson Center that serves as a complete safety Council is a representative body for and are available to make sure your resource to students. We will also the freshman class that is broken time at the University is exceptional. be going out into the neighborhoods up into the various residential halls I look forward to meeting you in the and getting students involved in the on campus. For more information coming weeks and extend a warm process. This will make them aware on this program go online to sga. welcome to you during your first few of their neighbors and develop a ua.edu or stop by our office in the weeks at the Capstone.
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Stadium expansion 4 HORIZONS Q & A with the SGA 1. What is your role in the SGA?
I serve as SGA president. The president is responsible for the oversight of all SGA business and ensuring the goals and missions of the SGA are accomplished. I serve as the head of the executive council and serve as the SGA liaison to the UA administration, Board of Trustees and Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. 2. How can students get involved with the SGA through your offi ce? 3. What did you wish you Joining a committee is a great way to get had known as a freshman? involved through the SGA as a freshman. Come and visit with us and find out where My advice would be to get out Steven Oliver you fit in. We are always looking for students there and see which organizations Senior, biology and marine science to get involved with their government. Your attract your interest. College is a time flies while here at the Capstone, so get place to meet new people and what involved right away. There are so many stu- better time to do it than freshman dent organizations for you to explore. year.
1. What is your role in the SGA? 2. How can students get involved I am the vice-president for external with the SGA through your offi ce? affairs. As vice president for exter- nal affairs, I’m responsible for rep- Students can apply online or in the SGA resenting and promoting students Office, for positions of director, assistant of the University of Alabama to the eirector, or committee member. All three community, city and state. It is also positions work in a specific group within my job to be involved in all deci- External Affairs. It allows for specialization sions on or off campus or programs and promotes attention to detail. A list of all or initiatives that affect off-campus available opportunities is posted on the SGA students. website at www.sga.ua.edu. James Fowler 3. What did you wish you had Junior, business and political known as a freshman? science No project is too small, even for someone who has just arrived to campus. The SGA is here to aid and assist all students in making their 2. How can students get involved ambitions and ideas come to life. with the SGA through your offi ce? First-Year Council and Senate, both under my office, are excel- lent ways to represent other students and influence University policy. FYC applications for freshmen are due Sept. 4. Senate Meg McCrummen assistants, part of the general SGA application, help senators Junior, history and French with their projects and have a good opportunity to spend time in the office and understand the work of SGA.
1. What is your role in the SGA? 3. What did you wish you had Executive vice president. I assume the office of the president known as a freshman? if the office becomes vacant for any reason or if requested to Freshmen have more influence on cam- serve in the absence of the president. My most important duty pus that I realized at the time. If you is to preside over the Student Senate and attend regularly have an idea, goal, or interest, pursue scheduled meetings of the Senate. Also, I serve as a liaison it. Even if you haven’t been on campus between the Student Senate and the Faculty Senate by attend- long, you can make a difference ing Faculty Senate meetings, or, if unable to attend, appoint someone to serve in my place. Continued on page 6 HORIZONS 5 6 HORIZONS
Continued from page 4 1. What is your role in the SGA? 2. How can students get involved The vice president for academic with the SGA through your affairs oversees everything related to academics — advising, academic offi ce? integrity, textbooks and also stu- There are various committees within the dent recruitment department of academics that need eager students that want to get involved. The 3. What did you wish you SGA needs helpings hands when updating had known as a freshman? the test bank, planning for events and get- ting academic-related input from students. I wish I had known how fast these four years go by. I remember how Tyler Reed long those high school years were, Junior, political science but it is the complete opposite here at the Capstone. I urge freshmen to get involved while you can, because this time will go by in a flash. 3. What did you wish you 2. How can students get involved had known as a freshman? with the SGA through your offi ce? I wish I had taken the opportunity to come and introduce myself to all There are many ways to get involved the SGA VPs and let them know in Student Affairs, including First Year that if there were any projects Council and SGA Committees, which they were working on I would be can be applied for at the start of the fall happy to help out. Tyler Valeska semester. There also committees within Junior, political science my office that freshman can sign up for and English in the fall. 1. What is your role in the SGA? Vice president for financial affairs and chairman of the 1. What is your role in the SGA? Financial Affairs Committee Vice president for student affairs. The vice president for student affairs is responsible for 2. How can students get social policies, recreation and entertainment, athletic events, Homecoming, spirit events, involved with the SGA other special campus events and any other through your offi ce? issue regarding student needs. The financial department is Chris Vinson looking for students to serve Senior, fi nance on the fundraising and scholar- ship committees for the upcom- ing school year. Any interested students should apply for these positions online at sga.ua.edu 2. How can students get involved under the general committee with the SGA through your offi ce? applications available in August.
By offering suggestions of ways to make the SGA Web site more student friendly 3. What did you wish you had and informing me of upcoming events known as a freshman? Katie Breaseale within their organizations so I can pub- lish them onto the Web site. Junior, public relations As a freshman, you should get to know as many people as possible. This can be overwhelming, but you 3. What did you wish you had will meet more people in that year known as a freshman? than any other in your life. These 1. What is your role in the SGA? relationships will benefit you in so That just because you are a freshman many unthinkable ways through- The SGA executive secretary, who is does not mean that you should be out your college career, as well as in charge of taking all minutes at SGA intimidated to get involved. You are in life. A large, diverse network of Executive meetings and keeping the never too young to make a positive friends is the single greatest asset SGA Web site updated. impact on this campus. one can acquire while in college. HORIZONS 7
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By Lindsey Holland “It’s so convenient, but the Staff Writer Dining Dollars disappear quickly,” she said. Ever crave sushi? Or maybe But if you aren’t in for the Mexican? How about a sand- Bama Cash or Dining Dollars wich in the wee hours of the and you want to sit down and night? Or a kabob? Does your dine, Bento, Surin and Ruan refrigerator ever seem sparse? Thai both offer sushi as well Wondering where you’re going many Thai dishes. Parking is to find that perfect outfit for located behind each restaurant game day? Need to relax and building. listen to a good band? A general rule for the Strip: Your answer awaits you Park in parking spots that are just off-campus on University legitimate for you to park in Boulevard. The Strip is within with regards to where you are walking distance of campus going. This rule also applies to and home to several restau- the Publix parking lot. rants, bars and stores. “Don’t think you’ll park at Adjacent to Publix, there Jimmy Johns, run in Surin are hangouts everywhere. If real quick, eat and no one will you need a snack, try some ice notice,” said Rebekah Hough, cream at Cold Stone Creamery. a junior majoring in physi- If you find your bank account cal therapy. “Your car will be too low for cash, remember towed. I’ve seen it.” you have $300 Dining Dollars Other restaurants available on your ACTion Card if you’re on the Strip are Qdoba Mexican a full-time student. So why not Grill, Swen (Chinese food), hit up Buffalo Phil’s, Crimson Tut’s (Greek-Italian fare), Café or Strip Teas and Coffee? Quizno’s Subs and Subway. They all accept Dining Dollars. Pita Pit and Jimmy Johns are Crimson Café serves smooth- also located on the Strip and CW fi le ies, coffee drinks, desserts and deliver sandwiches. El Rincon The Strip, just off the campusʼ western edge, is the prime loca- sandwiches and has done so for and Pepito’s offer Mexican tion for student entertainment. more than 15 years. Crimson food. Café delivers starting at 8 p.m. The Strip is not just food and Gallette’s is one of the Strip’s do not feel like going out, you and is open until midnight. spirits. The Alabama Bookstore oldest bars and has a small out- can always study on the Strip. Phil’s also delivers after 4 p.m. sells textbooks, Alabama door patio when the weather is David Hale, UA director of nice. management information sys- “Don’t think you’ll park at Jimmy Johns, run in Ever heard of Kenny tems programs, said the Strip Surin real quick, eat and no one will notice. Your car Chesney? He’s been known is also now home to the “Tide- will be towed. I’ve seen it.” to play in Tuscaloosa at the Fi” wireless Internet network. Jupiter Bar and Grill. The “If people want to go in on {}— Rebekah Hough, junior majoring in physical therapy Jupiter regularly hosts music an afternoon to grab lunch or acts, karaoke night and often go into Crimson Café, they’ll and claims to have the “best Express sells Crimson Tide holds dance nights. be able to do that plus they’ll wings in the world.” Strip Teas merchandise, Sassy Britches For late night food on the be able to study,” Hale said. and Coffee, as you can imagine, sells the latest women’s fash- Strip, Quick Grill is your “We’re adding another dimen- serves coffee, sandwiches and ions, and Private Gallery sells answer. Blakely Durham, a sion to the Strip.” pastries. clothes and accessories. junior majoring in early child- The wireless Internet sig- Bama Cash is accepted at a So after you get that per- hood development, said Quick nalcan be accessed at the variety of locations on the Strip fect outfit and your stomach is Grill is a great snack when the Alabama Bookstore, Strip Teas as well — as usually denoted by full, you’re probably ready for hour is late. and Crimson Cafe. The signal a sign on or near the entrance a night out — if you’re 21. But Offering chicken, lamb, is also relayed through several of a business. For a full list of where to go? The Bear Trap kabobs, messy fries, hamburg- other businesses, extending Bama Cash locations, visit has a rooftop hangout open ers and much more, this walk- coverage from the bookstore www.actcard.ua.edu. every day from 4 p.m. to 10 up window restaurant is open at the Strip’s eastern edge to Catherine Taylor, a senior p.m., and hours in the fall will until 3:00 a.m. Quick Grill is Surin at its western edge. majoring in elementary educa- be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. open from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 Hale said the wireless net- tion, said she often visits the The newly rebuilt p.m. and 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. work was set up so that the Strip to use her Bama Cash and Houndstooth has TVs, games, And if your stomach and Strip can be a another place for Dining Dollars. and a wrap-around bar. closet are still empty and you students to meet. HORIZONS 9 10 HORIZONS many locations, late hours Source: University of Alabama Osband 124 Gordon Palmer 152 Gordon Palmer • Open from 8 a.m. to midnight and 2 through Friday, Monday p.m. to midnight Sunday • Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday • Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to through Thursday 4:45 p.m. Friday Russell Resource Center Campus computer labs: Campus • Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through • Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Thursday, and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 Saturday Gorgas Media Lab • Hours vary each semester. • Hours vary Reese Phifer • Varying hours. • Varying Manly 307 Manly • Open 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. through Friday Monday Graves 105 and 107 Graves ten Hoor 319 Morgan 203 and 238 Ferguson Center Lab Center Ferguson • Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through • Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and 6 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Thursday, class) for (unless reserved to 10 p.m. Sunday • Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday • Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. through Thursday to 4:45 p.m. on Friday • Open Monday through Friday through Friday • Open Monday from 8 a.m. till 4:45 p.m. • Open from 7 a.m. to • Open from 7 a.m. to day. midnight every HORIZONS 11
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Come by 106 Student Services Center and use our job board computer lab. 16 HORIZONS of the main terminals on cam- about the CrimsonRide buses for people with disabilities. ses are headed with electronic pus have big screen televisions is, “What bus do I take?” It is Overall, the CrimsonRide screen on the fronts and sides with TransLoc visible on the recommended that each stu- has been a great innovation that say which route they are screen so that students can dent become familiar with the towards the advancement of to prevent confusion. track their particular bus and transit routes before classes the University of Alabama its route, giving them a time begin. Bus operators will also Campus. The Crimson ride is Information for this report estimate. assist you with directions. The effective as long as you know came from the CrimsonRide One of the main questions CrimsonRide is also available your routes to class; the bus- Web site and UA documents. Color-coded CrimsonRide campus routes HORIZONS 17 Students fi nd languages in B.B. Comer By Ashley White students can venture out of the learning communities for stu- residential hall. These commu- Staff Writer United States into other coun- dents who are involved in the nities give students the oppor- tries for a year, a semester or French and German language tunity to interact with other The Capstone offers a wide just for a few weeks in the sum- program. The French house will students who share the same variety of opportunities for stu- mer. be located at Ridgecrest South, interest. dents, including exposure to The study abroad program while the German house will Fox said he had a strong many languages. B.B. Comer offers experiences in which remain located at one of the appreciation for the small Hall, which is located across students can travel almost any- Bryce Lawn apartment build- classroom sizes offered at the from the Ferguson Center, hous- where and gain first-hand expe- ings said Fox. University. The student teacher es the foreign language pro- rience with other cultures. For Because Spanish continues ratio makes for a better learn- grams. For students who can’t more information students can to be one of the leading lan- ing environment, he said. If stu- to find the language they want visit the Capstone International guage programs, he said the dents are interested in learning to learn, the Critical Language building located on the right University is considering creat- more or maybe speaking with Center can try to provide it. side of B.B. Comer. ing a Spanish living-learning a representative, he said they The center offers almost any With opportunities such as community, which would be should visit Room 200 of B.B. language you could possibly language clubs, students get the located in the Ridgecrest South Comer for more information. think of including Arabic, Hindi, chance to gain knowledge about Korean, Swedish, Thai, Hebrew the language that interests Languages offered and a collection of others. them. Along with clubs, the lan- For more information about guage department even hosts a Arabic Hebrew Greek Swedish these languages or the Critical Foreign Language Film Series, Chinese Hindi Norwegian Thai Language Center visit bama. allowing students the opportu- Croatian Indonesian Polish Turkish ua.edu/~clc/ or call (205) 348- nity to express their creativity Czech Italian Portuguese Urdu 5059 and ask for Koji Arizumi. through what they have learned. Dutch Japanese Russian Vietnamese B.B. Comer is also home to Fox, professor of German, said Farsi Korean Sanskrit the Capstone International many students may be unaware French Latin Spanish Study Abroad program, where that the University hosts living- German Modern Swahili Shop back-to-campus 09
Stretch your shopping budget! Check for the best savings at life. Shop Belk Women, Belk Men, Kids and Home, www.shopmalls.com It’s your We give it Style. JCPenney, Sears, Café Court and More! 18 HORIZONS Keep working out, stay safe while at UA George Brown, director Be careful while of the Rec said that the most popular equipment are the jogging alone machines for cardio workouts, such as treadmills, that are By Brittney Knox located on the second floor. Staff Writer “This is generally because people feel more comfortable For some, summer is all with this type of equipment,” about staying in shape, but as he said. “Then they sometimes school steadily approaches, move on to the lower level to they might wonder how they the weight room.” are going to keep that perfect Also inside in the Rec, there summer physique. are many different workout The answer lies within the classes that range from yoga doors of the resources that the to hip-hop dance, which focus- University offers as a way to es on working out the abdomi- take part in a casual work-out. nal muscles. The Rec Center, located near Classes are free for all the Student Health Center at University students and the east end of campus, has offered throughout the day, plenty of equipment, such as but they tend to fill up quickly, treadmills, elliptical machines, some students say. a weight room, stationary The Rec also offers personal bikes, rowers and strength trainers for those that desire CW File training machines. A complete extra help during their work- Preston Judah, then-freshman majoring in journalism, works out list of the equipment offered outs. A climbing wall was at the Rec Center in February 2008. can be found at urec.ua.edu. installed in 2006, and numer- ous intramural sports are should “glance at the street offered that many students signs at intersections so you play just for fun. The Aquatic have a better idea of your loca- Center, located next to the tion in case you need to call for Coleman Coliseum, offers sev- help.” eral pools and is also open to He also said students should students. keep on sidewalks or secure While the Rec has an indoor pedestrian paths and try to track, there are other students avoid running in or nearby who enjoy running around busy streets. the Quad or around campus. “Know the location of area Brown said the way a person emergency blue phones,” he works out depends on his own said. personal preference, but he When it comes to determin- urged all students to practice ing a safe place to jog at night, good safety habits and do ev- Liles said there is no “safest erything they can to have a area.” Safety is the responsi- safe workout. bility of the person involved, “When traveling to the Rec, he said, and the University has there are four things that you a map of the areas on campus should remember to remain that have extra lighting at par- safe,” Brown said. “The fi rst ents.ua.edu. thing is to remember to always The SGA also offers the Crim- travel in pairs. If you plan to son Watch, which is meant to jog to the Rec never have your increase the safety of students. headphones’ volume up too “Under any circumstance loud. The other two things are where a person’s safety is in to let someone know where jeopardy, my number one piece you are going and take advan- of advice is to contact UAPD,” tage of the bus system.” said SGA President Steven Oli- Both buses on the Blue route, ver. “They are trained in every Blue 1 and Blue Express, make area and their ultimate goal is stops near the Rec. All buses to keep all students safe.” on campus run until 10 p.m. If an emergency does oc- Offi cer Andy Liles with the cur, students are advised to UA Police Department said immediately contact UAPD at students running at night 348-5454. HORIZONS 19
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To match a varied student that some students may have -\SS:LY]PJL:HSVU body, the University has sev- doubts about their faith and eral religious organizations have questions that they want students can join on campus. answered. James Goodlet, associ- “Spiritually and philosophi- Family Hair Care, Tanning, ate pastor for Westminster cally, what do you have to lose?” Nails, Body Waxing, Fellowship of the Presbyterian he asked. “At Westminster, we Church USA, said Westminster are here to listen and guide Body Wraps, Body Toning is a safe place where students with a spirit of love.” can come and be real with The Hillel Foundation offers every aspect of their lives. both Jewish and non-Jewish “This is a nonintimidating, students the opportunity to Student Specials! nonthreatening atmosphere enjoy new friends and discover where we encourage students new interests all in the comfort to come and challenge ideas of a welcoming, relaxed envi- $5 Off One Month and wrestle with their faith,” ronment. Unlimited Tanning he said. “We want all students, Star Bloom, board of trust- regardless of their denomina- ees member for the Hillel tions, to leave with a firmer Foundation, said in the spirit of Free Hair Cut with any $75 understanding of where they serving the needs of all of their and up Hair Color Service stand on their beliefs.” members, they are offering a Westminster has a sum- greater variety of programs for mer activity called “Faith and the members to enjoy includ- Film,” where students meet ing movie nights, bowling, Visit Us Online at: together to watch various mov- guest speakers, ping-pong and www.changingseasons-ala.com ies and discuss how those mov- cookouts. ies relate to their faith. Goodlet Out of the 500 estimated www.mallabama.com said he is a firm believer in not Jewish students attending the only reaching out to the stu- University, Bloom said approx- dents of the university, but also imately 100 of those students to the community. were active members of Hillel. 507 Hargrove Road E. Owner Sue Miller “Each year we participate She added that each year the Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205)758-6119 in Relay for Life, Meals On Hillel members participate in HORIZONS 21
First Baptist Church College Ministry
Muslim Student Association
Reformed University Fellowship
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University Christian Ministry service projects for the com- economic backgrounds and in munity and the University, their spiritual relationships including Habitat for Humanity with Christ. and Relay For Life. “We have members who The Hillel Foundation is cur- have grown up in church all rently working on building a their lives, but we also have
“This is a nonintimidating, nonthreatening atmosphere.” { — James Goodlet, Westminster fellowship associate pastor } new facility across from the members who found Christ Bryant Museum, she said. after many trials and tribula- Founded on the Romans tions along the way,” she said. 1:16 verse, “I’m not ashamed The goals of their organi- of the gospel of Jesus Christ,” zation extend well beyond UnAshamed has grown to be helping students find Christ, one of the biggest nondenomi- Zeigler said. national, student-led minis- “Our ministry is so much tries on campus, organizers bigger than just this campus,” said. she said. “We’re here for the Shannon Ziegler, one of the city, the state, and in the long leaders of UnAshamed, said run, the nation.” the organization is about form- Other religious organiza- ing relationships and bonds tions include a Catholic stu- with other students on cam- dent group, the Methodist stu- pus through Christ. Ziegler dent group called the Wesley credited the camaraderie of Foundation, an active Young the group to one of the orga- Life group and a Muslim stu- nization’s mottos, attributed to dent organization. Mark 16:15, “Preach the good A full list of all religious to all creation.” organizations registered with Zeigler said that the group is the University can be found at very diverse in their social and http://thesource.ua.edu. 22 HORIZONS
1. If possible, buy your books used. No matter Advice3. Make sure toon keep yourtextbooks receipts. Most of the what the cover looks like, the information is time, if you don’t have a receipt, the book- still the same, and it can be as much as half store won’t give you a full refund on the the price if you get a book used. price of the book if you return it. 4. 2. When you can, buy online. You can fi nd Wait until after the fi rst day of class to open books for even cheaper than the used books shrink-wrapped books. If you open the in the bookstores, but it can sometimes take wrapped books, many times you cannot a while to get a textbook when you order return them. online from Amazon or half.com. 5. If you buy your books from the SUPe Store, be sure to reserve them early. That way, you will be more likely to get mostly used books when they are available.
6. Look off-campus for better deals, and com- pare prices. Sometimes the price will be the same at every store, but other times you can fi nd better deals.
7. If you drop a class, bring proof to receive a full refund. Otherwise, you might be stuck only getting back the buy-back amount for your book, not what you actually paid for it.
8. Check public libraries for novels required for literature classes. That way, you won’t have to spend money buying the book when you could borrow it. The books also might show Oil Changes up at used book sales at libraries. 9. Sell your books back early because the quicker than it takes bookstores have quotas. The stores will only buy back so many of them, so take your books as soon as you don’t need them so you to get to class that it’s more likely they’ll be bought back.
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City Café: For great tasting and affordable food that will remind you of home cooking, try this place in Capture Café: The downtown coffee shop offers 1. Northport. This meat-and-three style restaurant serves Restaurantsmore than just a caffeine fi x. The café serves 100 breakfast and lunch. percent fair trade, organic, shade-grown coffee and 3. offers a full menu of sandwiches and desserts. They Address: 408 Main Ave., Northport also frequently host events such as speed dating, art shows and musicians. Address: 2217 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa Waysider: This small breakfast and lunch place is best known for its biscuits. Supposedly, when the Crim- 2. son Tide wins, the biscuits get fl uffi er, so Sundays after winning games is considered the best day to go by some. It serves breakfast all day on the weekends. Address: 1512 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa
Momma Goldberg’s: If you’ve had your fi ll of cold sandwiches, Momma Goldberg’s Deli offers their famous steamed sandwiches to students at reasonable 4. prices. They also have reusable plastic cups, which always come in handy later. Address: 409 23rd Ave., Tuscaloosa
Dreamland: The one in Northport is good, but if you can fi nd it, go to the original Dreamland in Tus- caloosa off Skyland Boulevard. The well-known sauce 5. and smoky ribs are always good. ! !&#!! #!&" Address: 5535 15th Avenue East, Tuscaloosa; 101 Bridge Ave., Northport ! !(&$! %( %%# #!' %$ HORIZONS 27
DePalma’s: If you’re looking for a place to take a date or just to have a fun night out, try this Italian place. With eclectic wall decorations and comfort- 6. able booths, it’s a great place to sit and talk over a meal. For lunch, it has good paninis, and the dinner specials are great too. Address: 2300 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa
Ruan Thai: Between the small patio and the nice tables inside, this local restaurant is another great 7. place to enjoy a meal. The traditional Thai food is plenty spicy for those who like it, but other dishes like pineapple fried rice don’t have as much of a kick. Address: 1407 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa
Archibald’s: This plain, old-fashioned rib joint doesn’t have a lot of atmosphere but plenty of fl avor. 8. Considered a Tuscaloosa staple, it’s hard to fi nd but worth the hunt. Address: 1211 Martin Luther King Blvd., Northport
Mugshots: Here, it’s all about the burgers. The wide menu includes several different gourmet burger choic- 9. es, including one smothered in peanut butter. It offers enough choices to please anyone in a big group. Address: 511 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa
Buffalo Phil’s: This restaurant claims to have the best wings in the world but others consider it to have some of the best burgers in town as well. 10. Check out the walls while you’re eating here to see lots of Alabama memorabilia from Alabama sports teams and the campus. Address: 1149 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa 28 HORIZONS Advice: show up, pay attention
By Katie Koenig classmen will tell you that Junior Kelly Koenig said week, but that doesn’t mean Staff writer going to class is the most the best advice she got as a you have to go to them all. important advice they could freshman was to read the syl- “You have at least four years Oh, August. A month dread- give freshmen. Just being pres- labus. Teachers in high school here,” Barnes said. “You have ed by most students. A time ent for lectures, even if you’re remind and nag you about plenty of time for partying. If to pack away your swimsuits not paying 100 percent atten- projects, Koenig said, but col- you go out every night, you and sunscreen and pull out the tion, will give you a head start lege professors may hand out will burn yourself out and be backpack and schoolbooks. on the material. the syllabus and never men- too tired to study and go to August also gives students a Many freshmen take atten- tion a project’s due date again. class.” clean slate. They’ve had three dance policies lightly since “Reading the syllabus is Late nights can inevitably months to reflect on their they think that now that they really important because lead to late night eating. When mistakes from the last year. are out of high school, they no teacher really accepts you first get on campus, you August is a chance to start all don’t really have to go to class. the excuse that you didn’t have $300 in Dining Dollars, over. Don’t be fooled. If a professor know something was due just which may seem like a lot. Many upperclassmen envy says he takes points off after because they didn’t remind Senior Kayley Krueger said the incoming freshmen — they a certain number of absences, you,” Koenig said. “It’s not you should be careful to ration have the cleanest slate of all. they’re usually serious about their fault you didn’t read it.” them, though. No matter what you did in high it. You can do well in a class Koenig said reading the syl- It may seem like no big deal school, when you get to the but lose a whole letter grade labus will also help you avoid to order pizza for the 12 peo- University you are starting a off your final grade from miss- procrastinating. She said you ple hanging out at your dorm, whole new period of your life. ing too many classes. should never put things off Krueger said, but blowing that While this sounds appealing Upperclassmen do have until the last minute, because many Dining Dollars at a time to upperclassmen, some real- some advice you may not hear some assignments will take will bite you in the end. ize this prospect can be a little from adults, though. Annalee much longer than you antici- “When you are starving dur- daunting to freshmen. Uptain, a senior majoring in pate. ing finals week, you are really Parents and teachers are history, said the biggest lesson “A paper that got you an A going to regret spending 30 quick to offer their tips for she learned freshman year was in high school might not have bucks at a time on Dominos,” starting college. We’ve heard about textbooks. taken long to write, but putting Krueger said. them all a hundred times: eat “Ask around and find people forth little effort on college Upperclassmen are a nev- right, get your rest, go to class who have taken the class and assignments will lead to lower er-ending fountain of gems and get involved. For many stu- teacher you have,” Uptain said. grades,” Koenig said. “Grading like these. Everyone has dents, this advice goes in one Sometimes you don’t have to is much tougher here.” made their own mistakes and ear and out the other. Honestly, have the book for the class Many people find themselves learned from them during it has been decades since most since a teacher bases their cramming for tests or rushing their years here. Some lessons of these people were in college, tests off of notes.” through projects because they must be learned the hard way so what could they possibly Uptain said freshmen should spend five or six nights a week by making the mistakes your- know? also shop around to get the out partying. Sarah Barnes, a self, but freshmen can try and Turns out, parents best price on a certain book. senior majoring in communica- avoid common pitfalls by fol- aren’t completely wrong. Books are often much cheaper tive disorders, said there will lowing advice here and given Overwhelmingly, most upper- on the Internet. be a party every night of the to them by others.
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The UA Theatre and Dance ArtsDepartment has a rich history of allowing students a chance to show their creative and artis- tic sides while earning a degree in the field of their choice. The department offers cours- es in the study of theatre and dance for undergraduates. The theatre program is broken down into two categories: act- ing and musical theatre. The acting track focuses on the performance aspect, train- ing students in traditional act- ing methods and preparing them for careers in theatre. The musical theatre track is available only to those who successfully audition for the program. The program pre- pares students for careers in musical theatre, training them in dance, voice and musical the- CW File atre methodology. Seniors Gustavo Heudebert, majoring in English, and Kathleen McIntosh, majoring in dance, The UA dance program is practice for a spring 2008 performance of Dance Alabama! — a series of works choreographed the only program of its kind by students that are performed each semester. in Alabama that is accredited by the National Association of hosts a yearly program in col- called SummerTide Theatre. summer’s show was a produc- Schools of Dance. The dance laboration with the American SummerTide is a summer pro- tion of the off-Broadway classic program prepares students Ballet Theatre. The program is gram for theatre students that “Godspell.” by training them in several a three-week intensive course gives them the chance to par- The master’s degree pro- different aspects and types of for dancers between the ages of ticipate in a show during the grams offered by the depart- dance, including ballet, modern 12 and 18. summer. The production of a ment include a wide range of and jazz and choreography. The theatre department show runs over the course of specialized theatre studies, The dance department also also has a summer program a month in Gulf Shores. This including theatre management, scene design, directing and sev- UA Theatre eral other courses of study. Depart- The shows will be held mentʼs in three different locations; performs the Allen Bales Theatre, “Medea” the Galloway Theatre and during Morgan Auditorium. Both of last school the theatres are located in year. Rowand-Johnson Hall, near the Ferguson Center. The audito- CW File rium is located on the first floor of Morgan Hall. The department is putting on several productions over the 2009-10 year, including works by George Bernard Shaw and William Shakespeare. A full list of shows and their dates can be found at theatre. ua.edu/index.html. HORIZONS 31 32 HORIZONS Campus publication focuses on arts
By Andi Johnson spotlights, articles, creative The Missing Ink photos and film documenta- ries. The Missing Ink provides Are you a photographer at a gateway for people interest- heart? Are you the poet major- ed in the arts to converse and ing in chemistry? If you think share knowledge. choosing a “practical” major TMi serves the UA student college means saying good-bye body and the surrounding to your artistic hobbies, think community by showcasing again. The Missing Ink is the and offering in-depth coverage Creative Campus online pub- of the many students, faculty, lication that offers students guests and organizations on both encouragement and an campus that have outstanding outlet to continue pursuing creative abilities. The Web site are a part of its future. tors viewing 4,142 pages. TMi the arts. allows for community inter- The Missing Ink launched was also a New College inde- The Missing Ink not only action through commentary in April 2006 as a Creative pendent study class during exists as a way for students on articles and blogs. TMi Campus project. The arts the 2009 spring semester. The to publish their artistic cre- has also become more active e-zine was described as a bi- dedicated staff grew from five ations, but also functions as a on social networks such as weekly publication to spot- to ten members during the comprehensive source of infor- Twitter and a Facebook fan light UA student artists and 2009 spring semester. The 2009- mation about the arts on cam- page. covering events in the West 10 TMi is divided into three pus. The articles and featured What’s so special about The Alabama area. A new class teams – writing, photography, artist spotlights are ways to Missing Ink? You are. of Creative Campus interns and marketing – representing celebrate the student artist, The UA student body is revived the publication in 2008. nearly 40 staff members. regardless of major. represented by both staff and TMI’s new editors and writers Submitting to The Missing Whether it’s music, creative article subjects. The history wanted to give unknown stu- Ink is easy. For questions or writing, photography, videog- and progress of TMi is direct- dent artists a name and a voice submission information, visit raphy or any other kind of art, ly attributed to the interac- in Tuscaloosa. Another goal www.missingink.ua.edu or The Missing Ink recognizes tion, steady submission and was to publish articles more email TMi at missingink09@ these specialties and informs readership of fellow students. frequently and to incorporate gmail.com. its audience with upcoming Knowing more about TMi’s blogs into the Web site. The Missing Ink has events on the calendar, artist history should clarify how you The Missing Ink became remained a Creative Campus more active on campus, host- intern project, emphasizing ing arts events, such as “The a student led initiative that is Missing Art Contest” and the heart of the internship pro- “Killer Film Contest,” both gram. For more information held in the spring of 2009. about Creative Campus please From February to July 2009, visit www.creativecampus. TMi had more than 2,090 visi- ua.edu.
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From Creative Campus the life of a Creative Campus intern. The assembly has a 100 Have you wanted to make a percent success rate for stu- difference on Alabama’s cam- dents who decide to make the pus, but the usual organiza- move from assembly member tions seem too mundane? to paid intern.
“I hope everyone considers the Creative Campus Assembly as a chance to get involved, expand your horizon, and make a difference.” {}— Micheal Wynn, Creative Campus Assembly president
Are you looking for a setting Assembly members are not to express yourself and your just an extension of Creative ideas to people who want to Campus. The assembly has its put those thoughts into action? own list of projects contrib- If you believe that the uting to the arts on campus. University could use a little One such project is the UA more culture and creativ- extension of the award-win- ity, then look no further than ning Unbound Art Show. The the Creative Campus and its assembly took on this proj- assembly. ect as a means to expand the Creative Campus is an orga- nization that collaborates with students, faculty and the com- Left: Hank Lazer, munity to raise awareness and UA associate pro- interest in the arts, creativ- vost, speaks with ity and new opportunities for students at an event involvement and expanding hosted by Creative personal horizons. Creative Campus. Campus allows students an Above: The logo opportunity to search out for the Creative new interests and passions Campus Assembly and thereby become a better- was designed by rounded and effective individ- students. ual. The Creative Campus Images provided by Assembly, in partnership with Creative Campus Creative Campus, is a dynamic organization for students, fac- capabilities and confidence of together orchestrating and in fields they otherwise may ulty, and staff to come together individuals with disabilities facilitating their innovative have never thought possible, to support the arts and cre- through artistic resources. ideas: art shows, festivals, and by doing so affect a notice- ative activity on campus. Details about Unbound can be poetry slams, film contests. able change in the community As a member of the assem- found at www.creativecampus. The possibilities are absolute- around them.” bly, you will be networked with ua.edu ly endless. Wynn also said making a other students on campus who “This [Creative Campus Creative Campus intern and difference does not mean sac- care about the arts and creativ- Assembly] is the perfect orga- Assembly President Michael rificing every ounce of free ity. You will have the opportu- nization to join if you want to Wynn said he thinks Creative time. “Levels of participation nity to promote imagination get involved with the arts,” said Campus and the assembly are are made on an individual and expression of other stu- Cara Smith, a veteran assem- essential organizations for basis because commitment is dents on campus. Additionally, bly member. “The Assembly is students to get connected with minimal and nonpressing,” assembly members have an where you can help out once and get involved in to make a Wynn said. “I hope everyone opportunity to experience life in a while with projects or for difference. considers the creative Campus as a Creative Campus intern. those students who are look- “No matter how you gauge Assembly as a chance to get Members gain hands-on expe- ing to dive in and see their own your own creativity and arts involved, expand your horizon, rience in the planning and creativity make a difference at advocacy, these things become and make a difference.” execution of a campus-wide UA.” irrelevant when looking at For more information on project. The Creative Campus the scope of the assembly,” Creative Campus and the The assembly also offers stu- Assembly allows students from Wynn said. “The CCA allows Assembly, please visit www. dents a non-binding look into all backgrounds to collaborate students to apply their talents creativecampus.ua.edu. HORIZONS 35
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things to do on gameday
1. Don your crimson apparel: The team is called the 6. See the captains’ hand and footprints at Crimson Tide for a reason. Pick out a shirt, hat, suit, Denny Chimes: From Joe Namath and Kenny dress, pair of pants or part of your body, and make sure Stabler to Cornelius Bennett and Shaun Alexander, you cover anything and everything in the dark red of the the lasting indentions of the players who made the home team. Crimson Tide program can be found in stone sur- rounding Denny Chimes, the bell tower located on the Quad.
2. Grab breakfast at Rama Jama’s: Located on the 7. Watch the Elephant Stomp: Before every corner of Wallace Wade Avenue and Paul W. Bry- game, the members of the Million Dollar Band ant Drive, a stone’s throw from the southwest corner gather at the steps of Gorgas library and strike up of Bryant-Denny stadium. This cozy eatery has been a the tunes of the upcoming game. staple for die-hard Bama tailgaters for years.
3. Pay respect to the coach’s statues: Found on the 8. Witness the Walk of Champions: A new right side of the Walk of Champions, the four larger- ritual began with the arrival of Nick Saban in than-life statues of national championship coaches 2007. The Walk of Champions gives fans a Wallace Wade, Frank Thomas, Paul “Bear” Bryant chance to see the team arrive at Bryant-Denny, as and Gene Stallings are testaments to the history of they march along the stones etched with records of excellence and pride the Capstone holds in its football previous championships at the Capstone. program.
4.Pick up a shaker: No Alabama fan is complete 9.Learn “Yea, Alabama” and “Rammer without their signature accessory; a white plastic stick Jammer”: “Yea, Alabama”, the fi ght song of the adorned with strips of crimson and white confetti. Be Crimson Tide, was born out of a contest following careful of knock-offs, which have a more maroon tinge. the 1926 Rose Bowl victory over the Washington Huskies. The “Rammer Jammer” cheer is a fi ery and spirited song of victory played in the closing mo- ments of an Alabama win.
5. Tailgate on the Quad: There is no closer setting 10. Enjoy Big Bad Wolves BBQ: Nothing to Nirvana than sitting under a tent on the lawn of the works up a fi erce hunger like cheering on the Quad, with meat on the grill and the TV on college Tide against an SEC rival. To adequately satisfy football, surrounded by thousands of your best friends. your palate, head on over to The Houndstooth, located near the end of the Strip, and grab some fare from the Big Bad Wolves BBQ tent. 38 HORIZONS student with a ticket count of ing home football game while chasing opportunities. Once TICKETS “0” on their ACTcard requests the student’s account who a student has three “resets” Continuned from page 36 to receive a ticket from the donated the ticket is automati- (unused, non-donated, non- donated ticket bank pool. cally updated to “0,” and they transferred), they immediate- How to donate your Eligible students request a will not be able to attend the ly become ineligible for post- ticket, receive an e-mail they upcoming home football game. season tickets for that year tickets are on the waiting list and will Each transaction will be for and are also ineligible to pur- be notified by e-mail should a the upcoming home football chase tickets for the following Transfer ticket: An eligible ticket become available. There game only. year. student with a football ticket is no guarantee that tickets count of “1” on their ACTion will be available for eligible From actcard.ua.edu • Students who gain free access Card, agrees to give their tick- cardholders on the waiting to home games will have their et count on their ACT card to list. Each transaction will be tickets refunded prior to the another specific eligible stu- for the upcoming home foot- Guidelines for season. Students who fall into dent who has a ticket count of ball game only. unused tickets this category include, but are “0” on their ACTcard account. Donate ticket: An eligible not limited to members of the No actual funds are student with a ticket count of • Student upgrades affect post Million Dollar Band, cheer- exchanged through ACTcard. “1” on their ACTcard account season purchasing opportuni- leaders, SGA block seating, The student transferring the agrees to donate their ticket ties. After a student upgrades NCAA athletes, and Capstone ticket must know the recipi- count to another eligible stu- (changes a regular student Men and Women. ent’s name on his Action Card dent via the ticket bank pool. ticket to a student guest tick- Once the rosters for these and his full e-mail account (i.e. The ticket bank pool is distrib- et) more than three tickets, organizations are finalized, [email protected]). uted to other eligible students or half the home season, then students who are members Both parties receive emails based on their online request that student is ineligible to of these organizations will verifying the transaction. on a first come/first serve purchase postseason tickets receive refunds for the tickets Campus Wide Indentification basis. No actual funds are (SEC Championship and bowl they have purchased. These numbers are not needed. Each exchanged through ACTcard. games). tickets will become part of the transaction will be for the The recipient’s ACTcard ticket tickets that go on sale to all upcoming home football game account will automatically • Student tickets that go students on Aug. 1. only. be updated to “1” and they unused affect postseason and Request ticket: An eligible can then attend the upcom- season tickets for 2010 pur- From Rolltide.com Center for Teaching and Learning Academic Support Services
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BASEBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL Head Coach: Jim Wells, 14th year 2008-09 record: 37-21 The skinny: The Crimson Tide baseball program has seen its share of ups and downs during Wells’ tenure as coach, going as far as the fi nals of the College World Series in 1997, when the Tide had a 56-14 campaign that included an SEC Tournament championship. The past two years, however, have seen the Tide post a mediocre 66-54 record, as the Tide failed to make the NCAA tournament in 2007 and was bounced in the fi rst regional in 2008.
VOLLEYBALL SOFTBALL Head Coach: Anthony Head Coach: Grant, fi rst year Patrick Murphy, 12th season 2008-09 record: 19-15 2008-09 record: The skinny: Alabama’s bas- 54-11 ketball program, though not as prestigious in reputation The skinny: In or popularity as the football Murphy’s fi rst eleven squad, still has a powerful tra- years at the Cap- dition, with 18 NCAA tourna- stone, Alabama’s Judy Green, 13th year ment appearances, including Head Coach: softball team saw eight Sweet 16s and an Elite 16-13 itself rise to the 2008-09 record: Eight appearance in 2004. forefront of the elite With the hiring of former The skinny: In Green’s 13 years at the programs across Virginia Commonwealth head helm of the Tide’s volleyball squad, her the nation. Eleven consecutive NCAA coach and Florida assistant teams have proven themselves consistently tournament appearances and six trips Anthony Grant, Alabama successful, including a stretch from 2000 to the Women’s College World Series, looks to establish its program to 2004 in which the Tide recorded six including last year’s semifi nal berth, are among the elite of the college consecutive winning seasons and won or a testament to the consistent excellence basketball world. shared two SEC western division titles. the program has achieved. 40 HORIZONS
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: Joe Walker, ninth season Head Coach: Wendell Hudson, 2008-09 record: SEC champions, NCAA regional champions second year The skinny: This past 2008-09 re- season, Walker coached the men’s cross country cord: 14-17 team to its best season The skinny: in program history, as Hudson, a the Tide captured its fi rst former Ala- SEC title in 35 years, bama basketball breaking a string of 17 All-American, consecutive SEC crowns found himself for the Arkansas Razor- in the unenvi- backs. able position of trying to raise a nearly sunken ship in the women’s basket- ball program upon his hiring as head coach GYMNASTICS last year. Despite a lack of top-shelf talent, Head Coach: Sarah Patterson, Hudson had the Tide sitting at a 13-3 record 31st season heading into conference play before watch- ing the wheels fall off as the Tide went 1-12 2008-09 record: SEC Cham- in SEC play. pions, second in Super Six The skinny: Under the watchful eye of Patterson and her hus- band David, the Crimson Tide gymnastics program has become a hallmark of excellence at the Capstone, capturing four NCAA titles, fi ve SEC crowns, and 23 Regional victories. Despite a slow start last year, the Tide peaked at the right time, winning the SEC meet and fi nishing runner-up at the NCAAs on the strength of an outstanding beam rota- tion.
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Head Coach: Randy Hasen- back, fourth year 2008-09 record: 1st place fi nish in Crimson Classic, 7th in SEC The skinny: Hasenback has placed the Tide women’s cross country squad in a position for future excellence, taking a team composed of 10 under- ZZZVKLUWVKRSEL] classmen in 2008 and making them competitive on both a 0RQGD\)ULGD\DPSP6DWXUGD\ DPSP conference and national scale. *UHHQVERUR$YHQXH HORIZONS 41
MEN’S TENNIS MEN’S GOLF Head Coach: Jay Seawell, seventh year 2008-09 record: NCAA Northeast Regional champions The skinny: In Seawell’s seven years at the helm of the Alabama men’s golf program, the squad has risen to among the elite of the NCAA, hold- ing a No. 1 ranking for the majority of the 2007 season and capturing its fi rst SEC championship in almost 30 years. With the emergence of freshman phenom Bud Cauley in 2008, the future continues to look bright for Seawell and the Tide.
WOMEN’S GOLF WOMEN’S TENNIS
Head Coach: Jenny Mainz, 12th year 2008-09 record: 15-9 The skinny: The women’s tennis team went through a rollercoaster season in 2008-09, starting off with an 11-match winning streak Head Coach: Billy Pate, before dropping six consecutive seventh year matches near the end of the year. 2008-09: 21-8 Mainz brings three seniors back for Head Coach: Mic Potter, fourth year the upcoming year, so it remains to The skinny: Pate led be seen if the returning experience the Alabama men’s tennis 2008-09 record: First Market Bank Intercol- can sort out the inconsistency of last team to another success- legiate Championship year. ful season in 2008-09, The skinny: In three years, acclaimed coach guiding the Tide to its Mic Potter has transformed the Alabama women’s second consecutive top-15 golf program from a perennial doormat to a pe- national ranking. It will be rennial conference contender. The team has made interesting to see how the three consecutive NCAA Tournament appear- team bounces back from ances under Potter and will continue to develop in the loss of its best doubles the future as long as Potter remains at the helm of combination, Dan Buikema the program. and Matt Thibaudeau.
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
Head Coach: Harvey Glance, 13th year 2008-09 record: Crimson Classic Champions, NCAA Regional Champions The skinny: The Tide men’s track and fi eld squad has been in stellar shape ever since Glance joined the Capstone fam- ily. The program has produced 75 All-Americans, 41 SEC champions and eight NCAA champions. In 2008, Glance’s team placed 10th in the nation at the NCAA Champion- ships. 42 HORIZONS SWIMMING AND DIVING Head Coach: Eric McIlquham, sixth year 2008-09 record: 2-4 individual meet record The skinny: The team had a rough year in 2008-09, though top-15 fi nishes from 2005, 2006 and 2007 give hope that the team will re- bound in time. McIlquham has found himself in the unenviable position of having to compete in-state with Auburn, one of the premier programs in the nation.
WOMEN’S SOCCER WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Head Coach: Todd Bramble, second year 2008-09 record: 9-9-2 The skinny: Bramble made quick work of turning around the Tide’s fortunes in 2008, leading them to a 4-6-1 record in the SEC, their best mark since 2004, while they posted nine shutouts through- out the season. Bramble’s record of success at Clemson, where he led the Lady Tigers to the NCAA Elite Eight in Head Coach: Sandy Fowler, 13th year 2006, gives an indication that the turnaround has only just begun at the Capstone. 2008-09 record: Crimson Classic Champions The skinny: Like Glance, Fowler took a track and fi eld program that had become lackluster and took it to a national level in short time. The Tide had not produced a female track and fi eld All-American for two years prior to Fowler’s arrival. Since 2000, Fowler has trained 25 All-Americans.
MEN’SWOMEN’S CROSS ROWING COUNTRY Head Coach: Joe Walker, ninth season Head Coach: Larry Davis, third year 2008-2009 record: SEC champions, NCAA regional champions2008-09 record: Head of the Charles Regatta silver medalist, Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Championships, Thesecond skinny: place This past season, Walker coached the men’s cross country team to its best season in program history, as the TideThe captured skinny: its Davis fi rst SEChas titledone in a 35 marvelous years, breaking job in begin- a string of 17ning consecutive a new varsity SEC crownssport from for thescratch Arkansas at the Razorbacks.University. In its fi rst three years of existence, the rowing squad has shown out at competitions all across the country, and will continue to evolve as more of the women on the team gain experience and the program gains national prestige.
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Alabama football moments First National Championship
“And they told me Southern boys would fi ght.” That single sentence is believed to be the only thing Alabama head 1. coach Wallace Wade said in the locker room with his team trailing 12-0 at halftime of the 1926 Rose Bowl. His men responded, scoring 20 third-quarter points in a 20-19 victory and capturing the Crimson Tideʼs fi rst national title.
Stabler’s “Run in the Mud”
With sloppy fi eld conditions, it appeared nobody would reach the end zone 2. during the 1967 Iron Bowl. One measly fi eld goal gave Auburn a 3-0 lead until quarterback Kenny Stabler and the Tide found themselves on Auburnʼs 47-yard line in the fourth quarter. “The Snake” took an option right play and somehow managed to glide across the mud while dodging Tiger defenders all the way to the end zone to secure a 7-3 victory.
The goal line stand
Late in the fourth quarter of the 1979 Sugar Bowl, with a national championship on the line, Penn State had a third-and-goal on Alabamaʼs 3. 1-yard line. The Nittany Lionsʼ Matt Suhey ran straight up the gut, ad- vancing the ball to about a foot from the goal line. On fourth, Penn State powered forward again, ran straight into a wall, and Alabama became national champs.
Tiffi n’s kick
Alabama looked defeated in the 1985 Iron Bowl, perched back on its own 12-yard line with just 37 seconds remaining in a 23-22 game. But quarter- 4. back Mike Shula catapulted the offense down to the Auburn 35-yard line. As time expired, Van Tiffi n belted a 52-yard fi eld goal, dispersing pandemonium throughout Legion Field.
“The Sack”
This simple moniker became the name given to Daniel Mooreʼs painting of the bone-crushing hit that Alabama linebacker Cornelius Bennett laid 5. on Notre Dame quarterback Steve Beuerlein in 1986, knocking him unconscious. “The Sack” remains one of the most notable in college football history, and Beuerlein, who later played 15 seasons in the NFL, claims that it was the hardest he was ever hit in his career. 48 HORIZONS
Blocked kick against Penn State
Clinging to a 6-0 record in 1989, Alabama was desperate for a 6. miracle when Penn State lined up for a game-winning 18-yard fi eld goal with 13 seconds left. The kick never got past the line, as the Crimson Tide blocked the sure attempt to continue its perfect season. George Teague’s strip
In the 1993 Sugar Bowl, Miami wide receiver Lamar Thomas broke free down the sideline during what appeared to be an easy touchdown. That is, until 7. Alabama defensive back George Teague fl ew into the frame, making Thomas look like he was in slow motion. Teague not only caught up to Thomas, but also swatted his arm on the ball and striped it. The 13.5-point-underdog Tide routed the Hurricanes 34-13 and claimed its 12th national championship.
Dennis Riddle TD catch in Iron Bowl
After blowing a 17-point lead in the 1996 Iron Bowl, Alabama had to 8. muster a last-minute drive to defeat its in-state rival. With just 26 seconds remaining, quarterback Freddie Kitchens tossed a pass to Dennis Riddle in the fl at. Riddle shifted through the Tiger defense for a 6-yard touchdown and the victory. Coach Gene Stallings announced his retirement following the game.
Shaun Alexander’s OT run vs Florida
Locked in an overtime battle at The Swamp with No. 3 Florida in 9. 1999, Tide running back Shaun Alexander exploded through the Gator defense for a game-winning 25-yard touchdown run. Ala- bama went on the win the SEC Championship later that season, its most recent conference title.
Tyrone Prothro’s catch
In a 2005 game against Southern Miss, Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Prothro snatched one of the greatest catches in college football history. 10. Quarterback Brodie Croyle launched a bomb down the middle of the fi eld, but the ball came in a bit underthrown. The only way for Prothro to bring it down was to reach around and pin the ball against the defenderʼs back. Somehow, he did just that, and 83,818 jaws dropped in Bryant-Denny Stadium.