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CW / Hannah Saad GAMEDAY 2018 PAGE 3 MOSES DYLAN MOSES – Moses MOSES fi nished with 23 tackles and an interception in Alabama’s last three regular season games. CW / Hannah Saad TOTO LEADLEAD DEFENSEDEFENSE ININ SECONDSECOND YEARYEAR

also spent extra time with him in the film room, Williams said. “Like last year, Dylan was getting in BY BEN STANSELL helping him prepare mentally for what he would see as a true freshman. He was doing his thing, but he ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR on the field. was really quiet. This year, we really pushed during Now as a starter alongside at inside camp to speak more vocally because we need them. he deafening sound of thousands of cowbells linebacker, Moses has blossomed into the leader They need to give us the calls. And I’m happy him and Tcan be utterly nerve-racking – especially to a that Fitzpatrick and Hamilton were for him. Instead Mack Wilson are coming back. Wilson really helped freshman linebacker getting his first meaningful road- of being the one asking for help understanding him with all that stuff like that. So, Dylan Moses really game snaps. Alabama’s playbook or a defensive assignment, Moses became a vocal reason for us.” Thrust into the game as a stopgap for an Alabama is passing down his own knowledge to this year’s crop Over coach ’s tenure in Tuscaloosa, linebacker corps reeling from injuries, it was trial by of freshmen. the Crimson Tide has become a linebacker factory. fire for Dylan Moses against Mississippi State last Alabama regularly brings in highly touted recruits November. And while the former five-star filled in and churns them out as college football stars and NFL admirably, his nerves led to mistakes that were typical standouts. Based on his pedigree and the flashes he of a freshman, but not ones he expected to make. showed last year, Moses – who was named to the third “I made some mental errors in that game,” Moses team preseason All-SEC defensive team – is next in said. “Those cowbells really got to me, and it was Just being thrown in back there, line this season. probably the loudest atmosphere I’ve ever been in up Don’t expect nerves to elicit many errors from to that point, so that was probably the most scariest it helped me for what to expect Moses in 2018. Once you’ve been tested by a raucous point for me.” now for future games and being crowd shaking thousands of cowbells, you’re not going Alabama managed to escape Starkville with a to be unsettled easily. 31-24 victory, but Moses left with even more: in-game able to be a big-time player experience that would jumpstart his development as a player. and just coming in and doingg “Being thrown in back then, I didn’t know what to what I have to do and handlee expect,” Moses said. “But just being thrown in back there, it helped me for what to expect now for future my responsibilities and do whatwhat games and being able to be a big-time player and just coach Saban asks me to do. coming in and doing what I have to do and handle my responsibilities and do what coach [Nick] Saban asks me to do.” That experience, coupled with advice and DYLAN MOSES encouragement from some of Alabama’s veteran leaders like and , led to Moses having breakout performances Moses’ newfound role as one of Alabama’s ddefensiveefensive against Mercer and Auburn. In those two games leaders also requires him to serve as the voicece of the combined, Moses recorded 21 total tackles, four of defense, a duty he and Wilson will share. Havingaving to which were for a loss – and an interception. relay play calls and adjustments to the defensivesive llineine “What changed after that was the older guys really while maintaining communication with the secondaryecondary surrounded me and was like, ‘Dylan, you’ve got to step will mean Moses will have to be one of the mostost vovocalcal NEW BLOOD – Moses and Mack Wilson up. We need you,’” Moses said. players on the team – something he was nott always replace seniors and Alabama’s veteran players weren’t only providing comfortable with. Shaun Dion Hamilton at inside linebacker Moses with words of encouragement, however. They “Oh, he’s amazing now,” defensive lineman QQuinnenuinnen this season. CW / Hannah Saad PAGE 4 GAMEDAY 2018 PLAYERS TO WATCHWATCH BY JAMES BENEDETTO CW STAFF ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE DE Despite all the question marks on defense, coach Nick Saban never had to worry about the defensive line. Entering his senior season – his second as a part of the Crimson Tide – transfer Isaiah Buggs was a force last year. He finished with 51 tackles in 2017, four of which went for a loss. Buggs alongside and will look to slow down the Cardinals’ running game.

LB Dylan Moses Dylan Moses burst onto the scene late last year. As a true freshman, Moses was forced to play significant minutes in the last three games of the regular season. He finished with 30 total tackles and an interception. Moses, alongside Mack Wilson, will be Alabama’s signal caller this year, since Rashaan Evans and Shaun Dion Hamilton graduated and went to the NFL.

WR DeVonta Smith The unknown freshman became a household name in a matter of months last season. Smith now looks to improve on his numbers from last season and become a first option in the offense this season. Smith played in every game for the Crimson Tide last season. He recorded eight catchestches for 160 yayardsrds and three touchdowns. The former four-star prospect plays hisis best when the game is on the line. Two of the three touchdowns he caught lastst yyearear wound up beibeingng the ggameame winners. Watch for Smith to be a huge key in the passing game against Louisville. BIG TIME – Dylan Moses played a big role in Alabama’s last three regular RG season games. CW / Hannah Saad Alabama fans got their fi rst true lookk at Alex Leatherwood against Georgia. Afterer was injured in the third quarter,er, Alex Leatherwood went in as a true freshman.n. He was one ofof the freshmen that sparked the comebackck that won Alabama it’s 17th national championship. In his second full year at Alabama, the former fi ve-star tackle hasas earned a spot in Alabama’s starting line, and he will lookk to continue the success Alabama has had at right guard.d.

CONSISTANT – Isaiah Buggs fi nished with 51 tackles in his fi rst season at Alabama. CW File LOUISVILLE CARDINALS QB Jawon Pass The post-Lamar Jackson era begins this weekend for Louisville. The Cardinals look to four-star rated, dual-threat quarterback Jawon Pass to be their leader this season. As a backup, Pass completed 23 of 33 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He also can run: Pass rushed for 62 yards on 13 attempts and a score. Look for Pass to use this matchup against Bama as a statement game for himself and for the Louisville program.

WR Jaylen Smith The big passing threat for Louisville is senior Jaylen Smith. The 6-foot-4, 220- pound wide receiver from Pascagoula, Mississippi, caught 116 passes for 1,955 yards and 14 touchdowns as a Cardinal. Last season he led the team with 60 receptions for 980 yards and seven touchdowns. Look for coach Bobby Petrino to use Smith early in the game to open up some holes in the Alabama defense.

LB Jon Greenard On defense, Louisville looks to redshirt junior Jon Greenard to make it tough for Alabama to gain anything on offense. Greenard has nine and a half career sacks and fi nished 32nd nationally in tackles for loss last season. The 6-foot-4, 263-pound linebacker led the team with 15.5 tackles for loss, and his 7 sacks ranked him 47th nationally. Look for Louisville to try and force the Alabama quarterback into making mistakes and trying to keep Alabama’s run game in check. THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF VOLUME 125 | ISSUE 3 ALABAMA SINCE 1894 MASTER'S 6 WAY OUT 9 SOCCER 10 The University now off ers a Two UA graduates discuss the Senior midfi elder Emma master's degree in struggles LGBTQ+ people face Welch looks back on three population health sciences in Alabama seasons of growth FOR THE LOVE OF THE BRAIN

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The MindKare Mental Health Kiosk allows students to Vander Wal said there are in public, Covington said the questions related to thoughts of goals and future of the program anonymously fill out a questionnaire that will suggest suicide and abuse. To ensure the are to combat stigma. mental health resources based on their answers. safety of the user, the individual “Our goal is to normalize mental is given specific information to illness as it aims to reduce stigma seek help. that we have on college campuses,” The MindKare Mental Health she said. “I think that by putting BY ERIN BAXTON Kiosk is an automated machine it out in the open is obviously, CONTRIBUTING WRITER questionnaire that students can use like, something that is going in public and remain anonymous. to show that yes, this exists The machine is programmed to on college campuses and yes, ecause of the resources calculate the person’s response Our goal is to like, we need to deal with this Bthe University of Alabama and then suggest services for head on because, obviously, there Counseling Center offers, students users to reach out to. The kiosk normalize mental is such an issue with college like Bryan Covington, a junior is located on the second floor of illness as it aims to students who deal with anxiety majoring in marketing and president the Ferguson Center. and with depression and various of Active Minds at Bama, have reduce stigma that other mental illnesses.” had help gauging stress or anxiety ABOUT THE KIOSK we have on college Covington said she has concerns levels and have learned how to better users will feel like the program cope with it. “The kiosk includes a touch campuses. is diagnosing them, even though it To continue its support for screen display to provide users is not a licensed doctor. students with mental health with a seamless experience as “We don’t want anybody to be conditions, a new nonprofit resource they navigate through educational under the impression that they aiming to meet the needs of students information about mental health BRYAN COVINGTON maybe don’t have what they thought seeking mental health support conditions, a screening assessment they had, and they need to seek services on campus, the MindKare and local treatment resources,” Vander Wal said he hopes help from someone else, that’s Mental Health Kiosk, implemented according to a UA press release. the program will bridge the gap not the perfect match for them, by the UA Counseling Center, is Greg Vander Wal, assistant between students feeling they and that sort of thing,” she said. now available at the University. director of the Counseling Center, might have a concern and taking Though she said there is good said he is excited to see students the steps toward getting the care and bad with the kiosk program, encouraged to seek help. and help they may need. Covington is excited to see a “It’s a program that really can “Our university here is committed boost in self-esteem as mental inform and empower students to the health and well-being of its illness becomes something that is to kind of take an active role students,” Vander Wal said. OK to have and deal with. in their well-being,” he said. “I think that having it on “It kind of supports this idea PROS AND CONS college campuses can help us that they can reach out, that a lot with ending or decreasing they have some control they Since MindKare Mental Health the negative stigma that’s here can gather resources for Kiosks are created to be available at UA’s campus,” she said. themselves and reach out for help if it’s needed.” Vander Wal said he believes the priority of this program MORE INFORMATION is to make sure students are aware of the support All about the MindKare kiosk resources and services available to them on campus. • The kiosk program began on Wednesday, Aug. “Our biggest concern on campus is finding ways to 22 and will be available for the remainder of the reach students and to reach academic year. them not just once but throughout their time here at the University,” Vander • It is located on the second floor of the Wal said. “It is so easy to kind of dismiss, like when you Ferguson Student Center by the hear about a counseling center Information Desks. at a time period when you’re doing good and you don’t really have a need for that.” HOW TO USE THE KIOSK: USING THE KIOSK • Visit the UA Counseling Center website Vander Wal said students (counseling.sa.ua.edu). remain anonymous throughout the assessment, and screenings are intended to be confidential so no • Click “free online mental health screenings” data is gathered on the student. “We think that’s important under the “Programs” tab. because I think that does help bring down any potential barriers that a student might have toward • For questions or concerns, call the UA asking these questions Counseling Center at 205-348-3863 or reach of themselves,” he said. 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This movement should raise a if the U.S. government continues to from the perpetrator and ignore any BY SAVANNA BRISCOE few eyebrows as to why the U.S. has allow men to shout at women in a crude language that is directed at them. She STAFF WRITER yet to pass a law prohibiting street and disrespectful way, then there will also runs the risk of being followed, harassment. This has been a major never be an end to this unruly action. and the harassment often does not few months ago, the French issue for years now, to the point where It is extremely unfair that women are end here. Even when the woman A Secretary of Equality Between some women are afraid to leave their afraid to walk places by themselves walks away, she leaves with a strong Women and Men, Marlène Schiappa, homes due to the fear catcalling has because they are worried they will be feeling of disgust. petitioned that Paris should make caused them. put in an uncomfortable situation. catcalling illegal. The French There is a reason why most women Parliament recently passed this law, are disturbed by catcalling: not only banning all public sexual harassment is it a rude and disgusting action, but by fining catcallers so women walking it also belittles a woman. It makes her Even when the the streets will no longer live in fear. feel like she is only a body when there Do you think the United States should This has been a is so much more to a woman than her woman walks away, follow suit? major issue for physical appearance. When a woman she leaves with a Women from all around the world is catcalled, she feels threatened and have been victims of catcalling. years now, to the uncomfortable. strong feeling of As a matter of fact, 81 percent point where some This is where men get it all wrong. of women have been affected by Yes, it is true that some women do enjoy disgust. sexual harassment while walking women are afraid attention, but not in a negative way. along the streets. This number to leave their Most women are only seeking positive is awfully high and raises a lot of attention and polite compliments, red flags. homes due to the not nasty, rude comments from There is a reason why France fear catcalling has random men on the streets. Yelling The bottom line is: there is no passed this law: the safety of women and shouting at a woman to get her harm in passing a law that prohibits is important to them, and Parliament caused them. attention is downright disrespectful, catcalling and sexual harassment. In noticed it had become a larger and if the U.S. government does not fact, this law would most likely put an problem in recent years. According take action, there will never be peace. end to this problem due to the fines to an article in “Maxim” regarding Sometimes, sexual harassment that come along with it. If the U.S. France’s new law, there is a fine for leads to women being followed by decided to pass this law, women would catcallers ranging from 90 to 750 the male who called at her if she no longer have to live in fear, and why euros – that’s between $104.69 and Yes, we do live in a country where does not engage in conversation with wouldn’t our government want to $872.44 USD. one has the freedom of speech, but him. Women are taught to walk away protect the women of this country? The most options to save. Choose the course content plan that works for you:

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The Master of Science in population health sciences “For example, we have students, or our clientele – they could essentially focuses on making the community healthier within a be individuals that are interested in current health-care budget. research, so engaging in research in a clinical study,” Paxton said. make the United States a healthier “That person could be interested in BY JACKSON FUENTES nation while maintaining its current bioinformatics, data mining, statistics CONTRIBUTING WRITER health-care budget. in general.” “With its focus on health promotion However, Paxton said these are not o address the ever-changing and disease prevention in the health- the only people who will benefit from Thealth-care system in America, care setting, it is aligned with federal- the new degree. The University of Alabama’s College and state-level policies that are trying “We also cater to physicians who of Community Health Sciences now to figure out how we can become a want that additional training and offers a master’s degree in population healthier country while also keeping knowledge in terms of meeting those health sciences. our health-care budget under control,” quality metrics and achieving adequate Abbey Gregg, assistant professor in she said. reimbursement rates,” he said. the department of community medicine Raheem Paxton, graduate program Gregg said this will benefit the and population health, said the new director and associate professor in the community by training medical degree, the Master of Science in department of community medicine and students to lead the charge in cutting BUILDING – Students will receive education population health sciences, will require population health, said the new degree health-care costs and improving quality in an evolving health-care setting. for their master’s at these buildings. 30 credit hours and work to support will provide medical students with the All photos CW / Adam Sieracki overall healthiness. necessary skills and infrastructure to meet “For students enrolled in the quality standards for hospital operation. program, it prepares them to be leaders information technology specialist, this “Initially when our program was in the health-care field,” Gregg said. gives them the skill set to keep up with envisioned, it was really designed to “Whether they eventually want to an evolving health-care system.” really think about rural hospitals and be a physician, a nurse, a health-care how to best provide them with the For students infrastructure that they need to be enrolled in the successful in the changing landscape of health care,” Paxton said. “By learning MORE INFORMATION program, it prepares more about how to improve quality, them to be leaders learning more about how to measure • Requires 30 credit hours and works to it in a lot of these settings, it provides in the health-care the infrastructure as well as the skill to support overall healthiness keep your hospital open.” • Aligned with new federal standards to help field... This gives According to the College of them the skill set Community Health Sciences’ website, make the United States a healthier nation the population health sciences program while maintaining its current health care to keep up with an aims to invest further in the future of evolving health-care public health by combining clinical care budget and public health techniques to mitigate system. Information courtesy of College of Community the spread of diseases. Health Sciences Paxton said the new degree will benefit the individual medical professional ABBEY GREGG because it has the ability to cater to each of their needs. “We study the factors that make groups of people healthy,” Gregg said. “We evaluate how to implement policies, interventions and health-care practices that support positive health outcomes.” Gregg said the degree is also aligned with new federal standards to help news August 30, 2018 7 PR student fulfi lls summer internship grant Senior Anna Claire Toxey worked for the Black Warrior Riverkeeper this summer, where she learned about working in public relations at a nonprofi t organization.

Toxey was chosen for the Black BY RYLIE CURRY Warrior Riverkeeper internship CONTRIBUTING WRITER through a grant from the Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation. After applying, she went through very year, many students a series of interviews before Espend hours searching for the being selected as one of two UA ideal summer internship in their College of Communication and chosen field, considering factors Information Sciences (CCIS) such as location, pay and the type students for the grant. The of work they will be doing. For Anna Curtis and Edith Munson Claire Toxey, a senior majoring in Foundation’s internship grant for public relations, an unexpected the department of advertising recommendation made for a very and public relations is the most beneficial summer. prestigious award bestowed on a This summer, Toxey worked as student in CCIS. a public relations intern for the “I had never given much thought Black Warrior Riverkeeper, a to working for a nonprofit, but it nonprofit that aims to preserve ended up being so rewarding,” the Black Warrior River and its Toxey said. “Work in nonprofit is connecting channels. almost more rewarding just to know that what you’re doing is making a difference. It really makes you feel like the work you’re doing is AWARD - Anna Claire Toxey received an internship grant to work at Black Warrior Riverkeeper program. Photo courtesy of Anna Claire Toxey worth it.” While the Black Warrior Riverkeeper is a nonprofit Toxey was first introduced to while, especially when you really organization, they are able to the internship by Tracy Sims, an want to find one that’s a good provide paid internships through instructor in advertising and public fit for you,” Toxey said. “My advice the Curtis and Edith Munson relations, who said knowing one’s would be to keep trying and apply Foundation. The foundation strengths when applying for an for as many places as you can. provides funding to organizations internship is significant. Don’t be afraid to take a chance and programs that focus on the and try something you wouldn’t preservation of natural resources have thought of doing before.” throughout North America and the Caribbean Basin. “By generously providing students with a grant for the internship, Work in nonprofit ABOUT THE the Munson Foundation is almost more helps both the conservation BLACK WARRIOR organization as well as the rewarding just to student,” said Joseph Phelps, know that what RIVERKEEPER chairman of the department of advertising and public you’re doing is relations, in a Black Warrior making a difference. Riverkeeper press release. “It is a The Black Warrior wonderful opportunity for students Riverkeeper works to to practice what they are learning restore and protect the in their classes while helping ANNA CLAIRE TOXEY Black Warrior River by the nonprofit organization meet its objectives.” dedicating time, funds and “The most important thing when resources to improving: DAY IN THE LIFE applying for any internship is definitely showing how you are fit As a public relations intern, for the position,” Sims said. “Make • Water quality Toxey was able to work on a variety sure you have a results-oriented • Recreation of media tasks. Her main work resume that shows the success included press release writing, and impact your work had, while • Habitat media pitching and managing connecting your skills to what the social media accounts. organization is seeking.” • Public health In addition to basic public While finding an internship relations tasks, Toxey was also that fits all a student’s ideals can Anna Claire Toxey. able to create a media kit for be challenging, Toxey said it is To learn more about the Photo courtesy of an upcoming event in September, important to never give up and Black Warrior Riverkeeper Anna Claire Toxey pitch a story which was featured always keep looking and applying. and its eff orts, visit: on a local news station and help “When looking for an internship, with a direct mail piece which was I received some offers while getting sent to more than 600 Tuscaloosa turned down for others, and it blackwarriorriver.org residents and businesses. can get very discouraging after a Editor | Irene Richardson [email protected] 8 August 30, 2018 culture Review: UA play brings past to present day “Separate and Equal” debuted at the Marian Gallaway Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The play challenges the audience’s comfort with its intimate atmosphere and dauntless approach to modern and historical racial inequality.

to the out-of-bounds line, leaving no is conveyed through clapped hands for of childhood and the segregation BY DESI GILLESPIE distance – physical or emotional – from possession and an animation for shots of adulthood. CONTRIBUTING WRITER the actors. on the television backboards. This Ultimately, the show devolves into imaginative take allows the audience chaos when Lt. Connor arrives. Finding to understand the game. The rhythm the scene unacceptably integrated, his week at the Marian Gallaway and physical control in the movements he tears the game apart. Here we are Theatre, “Separate and Equal” T of the actors makes the game easy given a representation of the old ways demonstrates Alabama’s place in to follow. impeding the new. In the show, when national discourse. The production We felt we needed “I have collaborated with modern the youth have made progress through examines race relations in the Jim Crow dance choreographer Lawrence open-mindedness, their elders often South through the lens of a pick-up the humor to help Jackson to turn the basketball game remind them of the way things are basketball game. people get through within the play into a more emotive “supposed to be,” with tragic results for The play’s premise and choice of expression,” writer and director Seth everyone involved. setting give it the ability to draw it, so they weren’t Panitch said. “Then I added the musical With the flashbacks, the humor connections to our present society accompaniment of renowned jazz and the game itself, “Separate and with historical allegory. Given the just swimming in guitarist Tom Wolfe, who scored the Equal” weaves a complex narrative charged political and cultural climate this very serious entire production.” for its audience. The multifaceted surrounding young people and their Tensions rise between the players, characters depict a confusing, unkind role in the world, the preview presents message, punctuating the game with altercations. reality whose consequences we deal an integral opportunity for UA students. The situation quickly turns violent with today. Common sayings from our This play serves as a special preview for when one of the white boys pulls a knife modern political climate can be easily West Alabama residents before it heads DOMINIC YEAGER on the other team when fouled and picked out among the dialogue. to New York City for its premiere at again when two of the students give an The play isn’t subtle; it isn’t clean; 59E59 Theaters. The setting is Birmingham, 1951. impassioned and bone-chilling defense and it isn’t prettied up for history’s On opening night, it was clear the Worlds collide when three black of the KKK. sake. There are no answers given, and performance was an intimate affair. teens encounter white students on a When characters are confronted there are no happy endings that we The audience was set up in rows of segregated basketball court. When the with a particularly tough choice during do not create ourselves. You will leave chairs on the stage in a rectangle, trash talk starts, they begin an illegal these arguments, Panitch employs this play feeling challenged and unsure surrounding a miniature basketball pickup game that carries the action of flashbacks. One actor remains standing because there is no easy solution. court. Small television screens hung at the play. while the others kneel and freeze, and The show runs Tuesday, Aug. 28 opposite ends of the court, representing What strikes the viewer in the game is we are shown their backstory. Parents through Friday, Aug. 31, with all shows backboards. The chairs line-up right the movement. With no ball, the action and other adults come onstage in small beginning at 7:30 p.m. For tickets scenes of dialogue that underscore the visit ua.tix.com. cultural background of the game. “I thought it was really original DON’T FRET! they showed us some of the formative Ugh...I forgot experiences early in their lives that TEXTBOOKS gave them the beliefs and inclinations ARE to buy my they had,” said Alaric Rohl, a junior PLAN TO GO majoring in math and theatre. “It was a • WHAT “Separate and AVAILABLE textbooks... really poignant way to depict the origins of racial tensions.” Equal” FOR This is not all to say that “Separate • WHEN Tuesday, Aug. 28 - RENT AT and Equal” is a stark drama. Humor Friday Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. is sprinkled in, further humanizing both teams.teams. • WHERE Marian Gallaway “We“We feltfelt we neededneeded thethe humorhumor to helphelp Theatre peoplepeople get tthroughhrough it, so theythey weren’t • For tickets, just swimming in thisthis very serious message,” saidsaid Dominic Yeager, generalgeneral visit ua.tix. manager of “Separate“Separate andand Equal”Equal” andand com directordirector of arts management at TheThe University of AAlabama.labama. “We thought it was important for the audience to laugh and feel more comfortable at times.” The humor conflicts with the GREAT VIEW – realization that these characters are The audience of just kids-- young black kids forced to “Separate and Equal” gets up resist the oppression at the hands of close and personal with cast their peers. Their daily lives toe a members. Photo Courtesy of fine line between the innocence Jeff ery Bryant Hanson culture August 30, 2018 9 Former students give a voice to the silenced people do not recognize the struggle it this podcast gives you an opportunity to BY IRENE RICHARDSON took to get the rights and acceptance they get to know a group of people whose sto- CULTURE EDITOR have today. However, Lewis noted that he ries haven’t been given the platform they admired the unapologetic, fearless nature deserve,” Titarenko said. of those he interviewed in becoming role Lewis concurred that everyone could nspired by the surrounding socio- models for their community. take something away from each story. For Ipolitical landscape, Anastasiya him in particular, it was Allen Woellhart’s Titarenko and Rick Lewis narrate the story in the episode “Darkness and Light.” struggle LGBTQ+ individuals in Alabama Woellhart, who lost many friends to AIDs face through their podcast “Way Out.” and HIV, was diagnosed with HIV himself The podcast gives a voice to an under- in the early ‘80s – a time when the disease represented community across Alabama. was highly misunderstood and society In it, they discuss misconceptions, stereo- This podcast gives was quick to outcast those afflicted by it. types and elements of being LGBTQ+ in you an opportunity to “He lived with grace and humility,” the South. Though the state continues to Lewis said. “He was a martyr for his com- progress toward inclusivity, those who get to know a group munity and lived through such challenge were once outcast now create sanctuar- of people whose only to come out a stronger person. He PODCAST – Look for “Way Out” on iTunes, ies within the state. became a powerful voice. I had no idea the Google Play Store and Facebook. Photo Despite Alabama state laws lacking stories haven’t been how horrific AIDs and HIV is. It was real- courtest of Rick Lewis necessary legal protections – such as ly sobering to hear the number of people those against job discrimination – for the given the platform that he lost.” that, although the stories bring silenced LGBTQ+ community and the recurring they deserve. Woellhart’s story reinforced the idea of narratives out of the darkness, they acts of violence against them, Titarenko “recognizing other humans as humans,” only scratch the surface of Alabama’s said it is this stark contrast that led her to Lewis said. LGTBQ+ community. explore why many LGBTQ+ people con- “Living in Tuscaloosa my whole life, “That is the beauty of this show tinue to make Alabama their home state. ANASTASIYA I felt like there was a whole community – it really highlights the diversity of “Queer identity is not monolithic – it in this state I wasn’t aware of before Alabama’s queer community,” Titarenko is lived by people with incredibly diverse TITARENKO I listened to the podcast,” said Olivia said. “I hope that the podcast dispels experiences and identities in regards Daidone, a junior majoring in manage- the idea that Alabama does not have a to race, socioeconomic status, reli- Although the show features stories ment information systems. “Listening vibrant LGBTQ+ community, that it chal- gious beliefs and familial expectations,” only from LGTBQ+ individuals and their to the stories really opened my eyes to lenges the notion of a single story and Titarenko said. “The list goes on and on.” families, it casts a wide net in terms of struggles my fellow neighbors and peers that it starts a conversation that leads A further goal of the podcast is to bridge audience members. Titarenko and Lewis are facing around me.” to more support for Alabama’s LGBTQ+ a cultural and generational gap between tried to build empathy through story. Titarenko said she wants every lis- community.” younger and older LGBTQ+ individuals, “No matter your home state, your reli- tener to feel like they know the story- The podcast is available for free on which is currently not ideal. Many young gion, your age, your political affiliation, teller. However, she also recognizes iTunes, the Google Play Store or Facebook. Editor | Cody Estremera [email protected] 8 August 30, 2018 sports Emma Welch leads in assists, by example

BY JOHNATHAN ANDERSON became the first Alabama player to here doidoingng homework, watchinwatchingg TVTV,, STAFF WRITER be selected to the SEC All-Freshman jokingoking around. Everyone wants to be team since 2012. here for the people in it and not just “She’s had a great influence on foror soccer, which is really nice.” s Alabama kicked off its 2018 the team since her freshman year, Welch has been vital to the Aseason with a trip to Texas starting every game and playing well,” cohesivenessohesiveness of the squad and the to take on TCU and North Texas said senior defender Kayla Mouton. changinghanging culture within the over the weekend, head coach Wes “Everyone knows that Emma Welch lockerocker room. Hart glimpsed a continuance of the is our go-to player, and she’s been Selectedelected as a progress he has witnessed over the showing out ever since.” captainaptain for her last three seasons. finalinal season, Entering his fourth year with the Welch plans Crimson Tide, Hart carries with him too continue a handful of seniors who have been displaying the the lifeblood of the squad crafted leadershipeadership that over his tenure. Nobody embodies the has defined her culture change Alabama soccer has Everyone knows timeime witwithh ththee undergone better than Emma Welch. that Emma Welch Crimson Tide. A pacey left midfielder with an eye for ThouThoughgh coaches goal, Welch has produced on the field is our go-to player, canan bobolsterlster tteteamsams and provided leadership off it. and she’s been inn a varievarietyty of waysways From McDonough, Georgia, Welch byy altering tactics, began her career with the Crimson showing out recruitingecruiting talent and Tide during an exceptionally turbulent enhancingnhancing practice, the transitional period. Alabama, in ever since. relationshipselationships and chemistry ON THE BALL – search of the right head coach to make within the squad take Emma Welch is an impact on the team, spent several thehe team to the next level. currently tied with months under the lone direction of KAYLA MOUTON Captains function as the Libby Probst for all- an assistant. middlemen between the time career assists. “It was just a lot for one person to coachesoaches and the teamteam,, crucial CW / Austin handle,” Welch said. “There wasn’t Success continued for Welch too the harmony that must Bigoney really any direction; it was difficult to throughout her sophomore and junior endurendure for success. get practice going day to day because seasons, in which she led the team in “It is a family,” Welch said. there was only one person heading assists in both successive years, all the “YouYou have little fights every it up.” while increasing her goal tally season singleingle day but at the end of The lack of leadership forged a sense after season. Welch has consistently thehe day you all know you love of self-accountability that can still be been recognized for her performance eachach otherother.”.” felt reverberating throughout these as a student athlete, being named to These bonds have driven seniors. Their drive and commitment the CoSIDA Academic All-American thishis CCrimsonrimson TideTide team to excellence has been mirrored by the Third team, Academic All-District IV throughhrough the last few seasons new talent coming in, a catalyst for the and All-SEC Second team. too incredible heights, seeing consistent improvement of results the Since her arrival, Welch has served itsts recorecordrd iincreasencrease frfromom a team has recorded over the last three as a model for freshmen coming into memeagerager 5-12-2 in Hart’s first years. Welch personally used the the team, demonstrating how student seasoneason to 12-8-1 last yeyearara opportunity to establish herself early athletes should conduct themselves, andnd ththee teamteam’s’s ffirstirst NNCAACAA within the Alabama team and cement both on the field and in the classroom. tournamentournament appearance her place in the new coach’s plans. Though her excellent personal sinceince 2011 and only the As a freshman, Welch asserted results in both fields are well thirdhird in program history. herself in the offense immediately, documented, Welch feels much more The team’s 12 wins were becoming the engine of the Crimson pride in the way the team as a whole thehe most recorded in a Tide’s attack. A set-piece specialist, has evolved over her time with the singleingle season since 20022002.. Welch handled the taking of free kicks Crimson Tide. “My greatest memory and corner kicks for Alabama. She “When I first got here, no one iss all of us sitting with the played in every match for the Crimson showed up to practice more than ten cameras when we made post a strong record this season, she Tide – starting 17 of 19 – and led the minutes early,” Welch said. “And I the NCAA tournament,” Welch said. understands her lasting legacy has team with four assists, the most by a walk into practice now an hour and “When I first got here that was not already been left on the program. freshman in program history. Welch half early and people are just sitting in the goal. We had a long list of losing “The expectations are going high seasons and I never really understood and now I know that once I leave it, the why because we were a really, really program as a whole, either way, has good team.” grown tremendously from the time While Welch expects Alabama to that I first got here,” she said.

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SEASON OPENER – No. 6 Alabama starts its 2018 cross country season on Friday. Photo courtesy of UA Athletics Cross country begins 2018 season AliceAlice mmagazineagazine Alabama cross country starts its 2018 season on Friday at Mississippi College. The men are trying to become the BlackBlack WWarriorarrior ReviewReview dominant team in the SEC, while the women are trying to move past their turbulent 2017 season. coming in that are going to make an TheThe CrimsonCrimson WhiteWhite BY R.J. NEALON immediate impact and all of us behind STAFF REPORTER them just trying to fill up and fill in the depth. We are going to try to feed off of fter finishing second in the SEC their momentum.” DDigitaligital MMediaedia AChampionships last year, the While the men’s team had one of Alabama men’s cross country team is its more successful seasons in the trying to close the gap between them last decade, the women fell short of and powerhouse Arkansas. expectations. Heading into the season, the men’s “Honestly it doesn’t look great,” said TheThe GritGrit newsletternewsletter team currently sits at No. 6 in the United sophomore Rebecca Buteau. “There States Track & Field and Cross-Country were a lot of things, like girls had Coaches Association Preseason injuries and just some stuff they were National Coaches Poll. The Crimson going through that no one could really Tide is one of three teams from the SEC help. We really overcame a lot.” Marr’sMarr’s FieldField JournalJournal to be inside the rankings. Defending SEC champion No. 16 Arkansas and No. 29 Ole Miss round out the ranked SEC teams. SouthernSouthern HistorianHistorian “Last year was probably our most successful season in the past 10 years,” Last year was said senior Clay Austell. “And so, we’re probably our most looking to build off that. Last year we The transition that we’ve were second at SEC’s, and so we are successful season in StudentStudent MMediaedia AAdvertisingdvertising trying to reach the top there.” the past 10 years and had with these guys Austell competed in the SEC Cham- CREATE YOUR pionships last year and finished 74th. so we’re looking to [Locksley and Lupoi] Even though the Crimson Tide is the build off that. SpecialSpecial InterestInterest TTeamseams highest rated team in the SEC, it hasn’t has been pretty painless finished at the top of the conference the last couple seasons. because we really didn’t “Arkansas has kind of been the CLAY AUSTELL STORY. standard of the SEC for the last 30 to changeWVUA-FMW VoffUA- FMenses. 40 years and so kind of trying to chase Overall, the women’s team had some them and reach that top tier,” Austell success. It was ranked fourth in the U.S. said. “I definitely think we’re capable of Track & Field Cross Country Coaches doing that. We are putting together a Association South region. As a team, it good line up to reach that.” finished seventh in the SEC for its fifth- Senior Gilbert Kigen will be straight top-seven finish at the SEC returning for his senior season to help Championships. Alabama chase the goal of a national Because of the injures that plagued the team last year, depth will be huge BEGIN RIGHT HERE: starthere.ua.edu championship. The South Region Athlete of the year finished 2017 as a for the women’s team this year. first team All-American for the 10,000 “We have about 27 girls this year, meters as well as a first team All- which is quite a bit but it kind of plays American for cross country. in your favor because it adds a lot more Gain skills that help get you a job and last you a career. “We have three top guys that were depth,” Buteau said. “The top seven nationally elite, three All-Americans ends up going all the way to the end.” that are all returning,” Austell said. Both teams start their season on “Then we have two more recruits Friday, Aug. 31 at Mississippi College. GAMEDAY 2018 PAGE 5

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like that. When you watch him on tape and we’re to play tackle, somebody that plays guard might BY JAMES OGLETREE running some sort of play where Jalen [Hurts] or have to play center or vice versa,” Saban said. STAFF REPORTER a running back breaks free into the secondary, you When Williams was injured early in the third see Jonah running stride by stride with them.” quarter of last year’s national championship game, f Jonah Williams, Ross Pierschbacher, Lane Pierschbacher made 40 consecutive starts at then-freshman Alex Leatherwood stepped in and IKiffin, Terry Saban and Harvey Updyke trot guard before missing two games in 2017. But with performed admirably, earning post-game praise out to protect the Crimson Tide’s quarterback on a surplus of talent at both guard spots and at right from media and players. the team’s opening play from scrimmage Saturday tackle, he bumped inside to center in the spring. His fellow freshman Jr. also flashed night, it would still qualify as Alabama’s most It’s not a position the redshirt senior is unfamiliar potential in limited playing time throughout his experienced season-opening offensive line since with, having worked out at center throughout inaugural year in Tuscaloosa. When Matt Womack 2012, with 71 combined starts among them. spring and fall camp in 2016 before ultimately – who started every game at right tackle last All 71, of course, come from Williams and moving to right guard to start the season. year – broke a bone in his foot in March and did Pierschbacher – Alabama’s most experienced so again in mid-August, it opened the door for returning duo on the offensive line under Nick both Leatherwood and Wills to sneak into the Saban. Pierschbacher has started 42 games, the starting five. third-most of any offensive lineman in Saban’s Both were recruited as tackles, but with tenure, and Williams has started all 29 games of Williams’ spot at left tackle set in stone, one would his college career, having moved from right tackle I think we’re both very have to move to guard. For most of the spring and to left tackle after his freshman season. hard on ourselves, as far as the fall, Leatherwood manned the right tackle Despite all the acclaim they’ve received as two position while Wills kicked inside to right guard of college football’s premier O-linemen and future watching film. You know and senior Sr. slid across from right NFL players, neither is allowing it to go to his head. we’re not going to go guard to left guard. “I think we're both very hard on ourselves, as far Wills and Leatherwood swapped places two as watching film,” Pierschbacher said. “You know watch the highlight blocks weeks ago, however, and the starting lineup we're not going to go watch the highlight blocks or or whatever happened; now appears set for Saturday’s opener against whatever happened; we're going to watch what we Louisville. From left to right: Williams, Cotton, did wrong and why we did it wrong.” we’re going to watch what Pierschbacher, Leatherwood and Wills. For some NFL scouts, there’s not much to nitpick we did wrong and why we “I think Jed’s more of a rangy guy, so I think about Williams’ game. Bleacher Report’s Matt that’s why tackle suits him better,” Pierschbacher Miller said the junior left tackle could contend did it wrong. said. “Leatherwood’s really good in short spaces, for the No. 1 pick in next April’s NFL Draft and so I think that was a good move for them. I called him the best offensive tackle prospect in think it's been really good as far as signaling three years. ROSS PIERSCHBACHER and doing that, and having communication “Jonah’s an absolute freak athlete,” said senior not just among the five up front, but as far as tight end . If you go back and look “I think flexibility in the offensive line allows you running backs, tight ends, having all them on the at him in high school, he set all kinds of records, to put the best five players out on the field so that same page, which is crucial to having the play I think, in discus and shot put and something means somebody has to play guard, somebody has [become a] success.” PAGE 6 GAMEDAY 2018 Football dominates ACC under Saban

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the matchup was predicted to be closer, BY CODY ESTREMERA then yes, I might say that special teams SPORTS EDITOR could tip the scales. With the way things are, I believe the game will be decided o. 1 Alabama looks to defend last on how effectively Louisville’s untested Nyear’s national championship defense can work together, and how starting in Orlando against an efficiently Pass can run his offense to experienced Louisville team. The find the end zone against the Crimson Cardinals lost four players to the NFL Tide’s defense. draft, including Heisman winner Lamar Jackson and first-round pick Jaire Alexander. I talked with Matt Bradshaw, Q: What do you think is Louisville’s the sports editor of the Louisville biggest strength in this game? student paper, The Louisville Cardinal, to get a different look at the matchup. A: Receivers. As I previously stated, Louisville’s wide receivers are Q: The biggest question mark the most exciting position group to offensively is the quarterback position watch on the team. If Pass can hit his for both teams. How do you think Jawon targets, and if the receivers can find a Pass will do replacing Lamar Jackson? way to gain significant yardage after their receptions, then the Cardinals can be strong on the offensive end. A: It’s nearly impossible to replace the numbers of a Heisman winner like Jackson, but Pass may be up to the Q: And finally, who do you think challenge for a couple of reasons. One, will win, and could you predict the the 6-foot-4 redshirt sophomore has final score? a pass-first mentality that has been missing in prior seasons. Lamar could Alabama will win 38-10. certainly throw, but his ability to run Photo courtesy of Matt Bradshaw A: was most valuable (1,601 rushing yards Wilson. The only problem is their lack in 2017). Pass won’t run the ball that well of game-time experience. I see Smith of course, but his ability to throw the getting better as the year comes along, ball anywhere on the field and a knack but I don’t see him getting near last for making plays on the run still make year’s rushing statistics. UNLEASH him a great quarterback. The second reason? Receivers. Louisville returns How do you feel Louisville’s their top three wide receivers from Q: offensive line will be able to hold 2017 in Jaylen Smith, Seth Dawkins and YOUR COLORS up against Alabama’s pass rushers, Dez Fitzpatrick. Arguably, the trio form especially Raekwon Davis? one of the best receiving groups in the nation and make the transition for Pass much easier. A: Louisville has a clear starting five for the offensive line, comprised of veterans and returning starters that seem up for the challenge. Along with the wide receivers, the O-line is one of the strongest position groups on the I don’t think the team. I don’t think they’ll completely Cards can replicate stop the Alabama pass rushers, with the Tide first in the nation last season in last year’s running rushing defense. They’ll put up a fight game. though, and they’re confident in their abilities. When asked if Louisville can match up with Alabama’s defense, fifth- MATT BRADSHAW year senior guard and team captain Lukayus McNeil had this response: “Definitely. I definitely think we’re Q: Lamar is a big loss, but both capable of going out, starting off fast of the leading running backs are also and dominating their D-line.” gone. How do you think Louisville will replicate that running game? 8.31.18 Q: Do you feel that special teams will have an impact in the game? Why A: I don’t think the Cards can or why not? SHOP WITH US FOR replicate last year’s running game. They can try, but ultimately it just ALL OF YOUR BAMA® GEAR at won’t happen with the loss of Jackson, A: The Cards have solid kickers, Malik Williams and Reggie Bonnafon. punters and return specialists that all However, it’s not out of the question for return as veterans, but I don’t think one of Louisville’s tailbacks to step up they’ll have a big impact on the game. and have a solid year. Those candidates At the moment, most place Alabama as are Trey Smith, Dae Williams and Colin a 20-plus point favorite over Louisville. If PAGE 8 GAMEDAY 2018 Pick ‘Em How do your choices stack up to our sports staff ’s?

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