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Monday, October 25, 2004 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Volume 111, Issue 34 Police: UA crime reports increasing By KRISTIE BUSAM according to UAPD on-campus “Seventy-five percent of The UAPD Safer Living Guide out- tailor the education efforts and be Senior Staff Reporter crime statistics from the 2004 lines some basic steps that can be successful at getting more people to Campus Safety Report, only one rob- thefts are unattended taken to prevent crime from happen- report crime,” Harris said. The number of reported on-cam- bery and 14 burglaries were reported ing. For instance, the guide recom- Police must define the crimes cate- pus crimes, including robbery and for the whole year. property on campus. We mends always keeping doors locked gorically as outlined by uniform theft, is increasing in comparison to “Seventy-five percent of thefts are try to emphasize not and engraving driver’s license and crime report standards, said Capt. last year, according to UA Police unattended property on campus,” Social Security numbers on valuables David Hartin of the Tuscaloosa Police Department. However, police say UAPD Capt. Lee Harris said. “We try leaving your stuff unat- to prevent theft. Department. that does not mean the actual rate of to emphasize not leaving your stuff Also, the guide gives tips for pre- “We have to go by the definitions crime is increasing. unattended.” tended.” venting rape, such as avoiding dark in the clarity reports and national Ten instances of crimes involving Because of increased education, —CAPT. LEE HARRIS alleys and refraining from leaving laws, when we publish crime stolen property were reported among other factors, more people UAPD drinks unattended so drugs cannot reports,” Harris said. “With crimes between Sept. 6 and Oct. 30 alone. crimes are being reported, Harris be slipped into them. and statistics, such as property thefts, This is a seemingly dramatic said. With more reports, crime num- not mean the campus crime rate is “We almost always try to encour- increase from last year, when, bers are going up, though this does increasing, he said. age victims to report, and we want to See CRIME, Page 2 HeartbreakHeartbreak onon RockyRocky TopTop

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Underneath a gloomy, gray sky in Knoxville, the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-3, 2-3 SEC) came up just short, losing to the 11th-ranked (AP) Tennessee Volunteers 17-13 in front of a crowd of 107,017 at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Alabama’s defense was on, holding Tennessee to 195 yards of total offense, but the offense could not muster enough yards late in the game to manufacture a comeback. “It’s a disappointing loss, obviously,” Alabama head coach Mike Shula said. “Our guys fought hard. Our defense played really well, came up with a lot of plays. We just fell short and didn’t do a good enough job offensively with our production.” An early turnover put the Tide in a hole. On the sec- ond play of the game, Volunteers defensive tackle Turk McBride broke through the offensive line untouched and pounded Alabama quarterback Spencer Pennington, forcing him to fumble. Defensive end Parys Haralson scooped up the foot- ball, rumbled 18 yards for a touchdown and spotted the Volunteers a seven-point advantage. “Bad plays are going to happen in the course of a game,” Pennington said. “Unfortunately for us, it started very early. We had to maintain our focus and keep battling throughout the game and come back from that.” Alabama did bounce back from the unfortunate fumble. A DeMeco Ryans interception set up Pennington and the offense with great field position with the ball at the Tennessee 44-yard line. CW/ Kelly Lambert After two Ken Darby runs, Pennington started airing ABOVE: Spencer Pennington is on the ground after the first play. The ball was knocked from his hands by Tennessee resulting, the ball out. First, Pennington hit tight end Clint in a touchdown. RIGHT: Alabama fans show their team spirit during Saturday’s game. Johnston for a 10-yard gain. Then he fired across the field to wide receiver Tyrone Prothro for a 22-yard gain down to the Tennessee 2-yard line. Fullback Tim Castille finished off the drive with a 2- yard touchdown plunge to tie the game at seven with ALABAMA TENNESSEE 5:55 left in the first quarter. The Tide grabbed the lead in the second quarter 16 First Downs 11 thanks to a 34-yard field goal by Brian Bostick. But the 105 Rushing Yards 63 Vols, off great field position from a punt return, went 113 Passing Yards 132 29 yards in three plays to regain a 14-10 lead. 218 Total Yards 195 Tennessee took a 17-10 lead into the fourth quarter when Alabama’s offense started clicking again. A 10- 5-40 Penalties 6-56 yard pass to Castille and a 17-yard run by wide 1313 33:56 Time of Possession 26:04 1717 See TENNESSEE, Page 6 Experts: Kerry faces tough road if elected Hurricane Ivan means By CHRIS OTTS Nina Easton, one of three more classes for Auburn Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Boston Globe reporters who collaborated to write a biogra- By CAITLIN TUDZIN “I’m comfortable that we’ll WASHINGTON — If John Kerry phy of the Massachusetts sen- Senior Staff Reporter be able to handle any missed unseats President Bush Nov. 2, ator, said she thinks Kerry material without having to that will only be the first of his voted for the war only because Alabama, 0. Auburn, 3. schedule more class days,” political hurdles, experts said he thought opposing it would Extra days of class, that is. Witt said. at a forum Friday. kill his chances of winning the Because of days missed due With the additional days Finding a way out of the ail- Democratic nomination. to Hurricane Ivan, Auburn has accounted for, Auburn stu- ing situation in Iraq, a war he Kerry’s experience in scheduled class on three dents will complete 80 days hardly believed was worth Vietnam has forever made him Saturdays: Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and this semester. UA students fighting, would be Kerry’s chief cautious of committing troops Dec. 4. will finish the semester with challenge, they said. to a war that might be unnec- UA President Robert Witt 77 days, including the Also, Kerry would likely face essary, Easton said. She point- said there is no chance stu- Wednesday that classes were dismissed at 1 p.m. for the strong opposition from a ed to Kerry’s opposition to the AP dents at the University will Republican-led Congress to first Gulf War, which was led by Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., makes a fist to the crowd have to make up the classes hurricane. his key domestic proposals, gathered at a campaign rally at Florida Atlantic University, Sunday Oct. 24, in Boca Raton, that were cancelled because of David Granger, Auburn’s they said. See KERRY, Page 3 Fla. Hurricane Ivan. See AUBURN, Page 2

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CW, SGA to hold political cartoon contest The Crimson White and the SGA will sponsor a political cartoon contest this election year. The winning cartoon will be featured in the Nov. 1 edition of The CW. Sources: UAPD, UTPD and U.S. Department of Education Lauren Davidson, editor of The CW, Will Nevin, opinions editor of The CW, and Hal Mooty, president of the SGA, will sex offenses, aggravated judge all submissions. Submissions will be judged on cre- CRIME assaults and liquor law viola- ativity, message and artistic value. Continued from Page 1 tions increased between 2002 Cartoons must contain both the Democratic and and 2003. Republican presidential candidates and must be in good we report what is reported to The report also shows that taste. Submitted cartoons must be black and white draw- us.” robberies, burglaries and ille- ings, no bigger than 5 inches vertically. Cartoons should be According to the UAPD gal drug violations decreased submitted to the SGA office on the third floor of the statistics, forcible sex offenses between those two years. Ferguson Center by 4:45 p.m. Friday. were on the rise last year with “I hope that we are making six reported, as opposed to headway with the education one reported in 2002. efforts,” Harris said. “We use “With most sex offenses, the number of reported crimes LEAD presents goal setting program the offender was known to the as a bench mark, but there is The LEAD Team is presenting a campus-wide program, victim,” Harris said. no scientific form to know “Goal Setting,” on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in 360 Ferguson The safety report shows that whether we are really making Center. The program will teach pointers on setting goals. the total number of forcible an impact.”

Premier Award convocation on Tuesday night The University’s Premier Awards honor outstanding stu- dents each year with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, AUBURN “One of my the William P. Bloom Award, the John Fraser Ramsey Award Continued from Page 1 and the Morris Lehman Mayer Award. teachers just Students interested in applying for these awards should media relations manager, said completely didn’t go to the interest convocation Tuesday at 7 p.m. in 10 Mary Thomas Hanley, provost and Hewell Alston Hall. vice president for academic teach a chapter More information can be found online at www.premier- affairs, made the final decision before a test and awards.ua.edu. to add three Saturdays to Auburn’s schedule. was just like, ‘Read Granger said the time was ‘Super Size Me’ producer to come to Bama allotted for professors who it on your own.’ I absolutely need the extra days was like, ‘Thanks, Morgan Spurlock will visit the Bama Theatre on to teach students. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Spurlock produced and directed “We hope and antici- “Super Size Me,” which is an examination of fast food and jackass.’” pate that instructors have —BEN BOOTH obesity in America. Spurlock subjected himself to a grueling, accelerated their syllabuses Junior, Auburn University 30-day “McDonald’s only” diet to document the impact on enough,” Granger said. “But his health. Aside from gaining 25 pounds, Spurlock suffered we felt that we needed to other serious health ramifications. schedule a time should that The event is free and open to the public. For more infor- not be the case.” mation, call the University Programs office at 348-7525. Granger acknowledged that if you want and there will be a the makeup day scheduled for teacher there, but you don’t Dec. 4 falls on a potentially have to come,” Booth said. College Democrats to meet Tuesday night important day for Auburn He said, in most cases, football: the SEC champi- teachers had already adjusted The UA College Democrats will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in onship. their syllabi in some form or 301 Ferguson Center. Pizza will be served. “We are currently sitting in another. For more information, e-mail Sarah McMinn at fairly good position to be in “One of my teachers just [email protected]. that game,” he said. “But we completely didn’t teach a feel that in some cases it will chapter before a test and was be necessary to have that extra just like, ‘Read it on your CW looking for entertainment editor day.” own,’” Booth said. “I was like Dissatisfied with what you see in the entertainment sec- Anne Hopton-Jones, a jun- ‘Thanks, jackass.’” tion? Think you can do better? ior English major at Auburn, Most UA students said their The Crimson White is looking for an entertainment edi- said she was mad when she teachers had adjusted to the tor. Duties include writing entertainment news articles, first heard about the Saturdays missed days, and scheduling managing entertainment staff reporters and completing because they fell on important extra ones would not be nec- one “late night” each week. game days. essary for the classes. Interested applicants should pick up an application out- “I’m okay now because, as “My teachers seemed to side of the newsroom in the Office of Student Media and far as I know, no one in the lib- handle the missed days well, return it to CW Editor Lauren Davidson’s mailbox by eral arts department is taking and though we had a bit more Thursday. part,” she said. work for a few days, it evened Hopton-Jones said most of out well,” said Amy Hobbs, a her teachers compensated for freshman international stud- Web Poll the missed days earlier in the ies major. semester. “Now all my classes are back Do you think the University of Alabama should have a fall “They either modified or on schedule.” break? moved test dates,” she said. Brittany Botorowicz, a “We were caught up on our sophomore nutrition major, Yes classes so there’s no point in agreed the workload was making them up.” rough immediately after the No Ben Booth, a junior at hurricane, but eventually Auburn’s College of Liberal smoothed out. Don’t care Arts, said some of his teachers “It didn’t really affect them are calling the Saturdays too much,” she said. “Now Vote online at www.cw.ua.edu. “reading days.” we’re back on the regular “They said you can show up schedule.” QUOTE OF THE DAY “We fought hard. We knew we could stop them; we just came up a little short. It hurts bad. I couldn’t even Visit us on the explain the feeling, you know, it’s like Web at someone just ripped your insides out; it’s a bad feeling.” www.cw.ua.edu. DeMeco Ryans, Alabama linebacker See: Linebackers give UA chance to win, Page 5

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Monday, October 25, 2004 NEWS The Crimson White • Page 3 Internet users not as safe online Political passion as they believe, researchers report By TED BRIDIS Two-thirds of the computer The Associated Press users also were not using any type of protective firewall pro- WASHINGTON — Internet users gram, and spyware was found at home are not nearly as safe on the computers of 80 per- online as they believe, accord- cent of those in the study. ing to a nationwide inspection The survey participants, a by researchers. They found cross-section of Internet users, most consumers have no fire- were selected in 22 cities and wall protection, outdated towns by an independent mar- antivirus software and dozens ket analysis organization, said CW/ Graham Flanagan of spyware programs secretly AOL spokesman Andrew Bryant Melton, right, who is running for election in Senate District 24, speaks to students in running on their computers. Weinstein. the Ferguson Theater on Sunday evening. Melton, who has represented House District 70 in One beleaguered home user The alliance, a nonprofit the Alabama Legislature since 1982, encouraged students to go to the polls in large groups. in the government-backed group, is backed by the study had more than 1,000 Homeland Security spyware programs running on Department and the Federal his sluggish computer when Trade Commission, plus lead- researchers examined it. ing technology companies, Bill Mines, a personal train- including Cisco Systems, er in South Riding, Va., did not AP Microsoft, eBay and Dell. fare much better. His family’s Lydia Parnes, acting director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection, The group’s chief, Ken 3-year-old Dell computer was speaks to the press during a press conference, Oct. 12 in Washington. Watson, said consumers suffer found infected with viruses ly they roam online. The study released Monday from complacency and a lack and more than 600 pieces of The technology industry is by America Online and the of expert advice on keeping spyware surreptitiously moni- feeling the pain, too. National Cyber Security their computers secure. “Just toring his online activities. Spurred by the high costs of Alliance found that 77 percent like you don’t expect to get hit “I was blown away,” Mines support calls from irritated cus- of 326 adults in 12 states by a car, you don’t believe a said. “I had a lot of viruses and tomers — and fearful that frus- assured researchers in a tele- computer attack can happen other things I didn’t know trated consumers will stop buy- phone poll they were safe from to you,” Watson said. about. I had no idea things like ing new products — Internet online threats. Nearly as many “There really is quite a per- this could happen.” providers, software companies people felt confident they were ception gap,” agreed Daniel W. The Internet always has had and computer makers are mak- already protected specifically Caprio, the Commerce its share of risky neighbor- ing efforts to increase aware- from viruses and hackers. Department’s deputy assistant hoods and dark alleys. But ness of threats and provide cus- When experts visited those secretary for technology poli- with increasingly sophisticat- tomers with new tools to pro- same homes to examine com- cy. “Clearly there is confusion. ed threats from hackers, virus- tect themselves. puters, they found two-thirds We need to do a better job es, spam e-mails and spyware, Still, many computer users of adults using antivirus soft- making information and prac- trouble is finding computer appear remarkably unprepared ware that was not updated in tical tips for home users and users no matter how cautious- for the dangers they face. at least seven days. small businesses available.”

persuading the Germans to difficulty pushing his domes- funding increase and some KERRY train new Iraqi police in tic agenda through Congress, changes in the No Child Left Continued from Page 1 Germany, Downey said. experts said. Behind education initiative, If Kerry is elected, his path His central campaign prom- Mann said. Bush’s father. in Iraq will depend on what ise is to roll back Bush’s tax cut Ornstein said if Republicans It took Kerry several happens between the election for the wealthiest 2 percent of keep control of Congress, months to get his message and January, when Kerry Americans, which Kerry said Kerry won’t be able to pass any straight about the Iraq war, would assume office, said will help pay for new initia- major proposals, including his she said. “I think what we’ve Norman Ornstein, a political tives such as his health care health care plan, unless he seen during the course of the scholar at the American plan. comes to a roadblock in campaign is his discomfort Enterprise Institute, which But Rep. Thomas Reynolds, Congress and “the media sides with that over and over again,” sponsored Friday’s forum. R-N.Y., who is leading the with the president.” Easton said. Ornstein said if religious Republicans’ efforts to keep The panelists agreed that Kerry’s friend Tom Downey, leaders like the firebrand cler- their majority in the House of unlike Bush, who is known for a former Democratic con- ic Muqtada al-Sadr, who led Representatives, said that has decisiveness, Kerry engages gressman from Long Island, the insurgency against coali- little chance of happening. in “Socratic” policymaking, N.Y., was optimistic about a tion troops in Fallujah, are “I would encourage any considering many different Kerry administration but elected to office in Iraqi elec- Democrat to propose a tax views. admitted the senator would tions scheduled for January increase, and we’ll show them But, recognizing the presi- have difficulty “cleaning up and demand that the United who has the majority in the dency requires quick and George Bush’s mess in Iraq.” States withdraw, it would cre- House,” Reynolds said at deliberate action, Kerry would “You’d have to be involved ate a difficult situation for another event Friday. easily adapt, Downey said. with it intimately day to day,” Kerry. Consequently, Kerry would “When you’re in the presi- Downey said of the war, “but If the coalition were to with- likely spend his first two years dency it’s like drinking from a then you’d also have to also draw, it would leave the coun- in office building bipartisan fire hose,” he said. “The deci- make it clear to the world that try’s security in question, he coalitions with moderate sions come at you, at least one this is George Bush’s war, said. On the other hand, if the Republicans, the experts said. an hour.” George Bush’s mistake.” Iraqis are serious about pro- He would start by partner- Criticizing Bush for acting tecting themselves, it could ing with centrist Republicans Chris Otts is news director of unilaterally, Kerry has cam- provide a quicker and easier to put more federal money The Crimson White. He is par- paigned on bringing U.S. allies exit for the U.S. troops, Mann into embryonic stem cell ticipating in the Scripps “back to the table” to help with said. research, Ornstein said. He Howard Foundation’s Semester the war. Kerry would have similar would also seek a modest in Washington program. While most European lead- ers would probably prefer Kerry to Bush, that doesn’t mean Kerry can persuade them to get into Iraq, experts said. “I think the chances of bringing in new troops from Europe to Iraq are close to nil,” said Thomas Mann, a political scholar at the Brookings Institution. Mann said that he would expect Kerry to have “very vis- ible, symbolic meetings with the allies to try to set a differ- ent tone.” However, there are ways Kerry could get allies in- volved in the effort, such as CW newsroom contacts October Lauren Davidson Chris Otts Alex Merritt Jessica Maxwell Editor News Director Sports Editor Photo Director 348-8049 348-6146 348-8057 348-9240

Heather Henderson Tiffany Schwarz Will Nevin Lindsey Mann Managing Editor Art Director Opinions Editor Entertainment Editor Opinions 348-6146 348-9240 348-6146 348-6146 252004 Page 4 Our View An inspection of Senator Kerry By JACKSON SWITZER wrong war, in the wrong place tion, since 2001, President tecting our homeland calls on at the wrong time.” However, Bush’s financial budgets have America to act on the follow- Why not a The most pressing issue the was it not warranted after a provided an increase in basic ing: “to protect our borders newly elected president will decade of Hussein refusing to pay for military personnel by and shores, to harden vulnera- face is the war against terror. abide by disarmament and almost 21 percent. ble targets, to improve domes- Terror is defined by “The anti-terror regulations? Sen. Kerry states that he tic readiness and to guard lib- American Heritage Dictionary” Of course, Sen. Kerry seeks to “deploy all that is in erty.” The plan is great in as fear. Sen. John Kerry stated, believes President Bush is not America’s arsenal.” President structure and in goals, as fall break? “I’ve had one consistent posi- capable of success in the war Bush has done this as well, President Bush has already tion — that Saddam Hussein against terror. It is interesting, beginning with the coordina- demonstrated. When we recess for Thanksgiving break in a few was a threat.” The result of a though, how closely Sen. tion of our intelligence gather- A few goals he accom- weeks, students will be given Wednesday, Thursday threat is fear. Kerry’s plan against terror is ing under the Department of plished are as follows: the US- and Friday off to celebrate turkey day. For many stu- The war in Iraq is one step modeled after President Homeland Security. VISIT program and Smart dents, however, this just isn’t long enough, as the in the war against terror. Both Bush’s successes. He has ensured the military Border Declaration were cre- hassles in scheduling flights on the day before candidates offer solutions to Kerry’s plan to win the war is apt and able by approving ated to enhance security at this war. What I offer is a look on terror overseas begins by budget increases not only for borders, 100 percent of bag- Thanksgiving prove to be almost insurmountable. at Sen. Kerry, his accusations calling on America to “launch military pay, housing and gage is screened and the FDA That’s why we really need a fall break here at the and his plan on terror. and lead a new era of training, but also for the devel- doubled its capacity to con- Capstone. If given the Monday and Tuesday before In an effort to discredit alliances.” President Bush opment of modern warfare duct inspections. Thanksgiving off as well, we’d have what amounted President Bush’s achieve- called on nations globally to mechanisms. Sen. Kerry has repeatedly to a nine-day break. With that, traveling would be ments in Iraq, Sen. Kerry has join the coalition against ter- Sen. Kerry’s last point for been quoted accusing simple — leave Friday or Saturday after classes, and created a mockery of almost ror at the start of the war. In winning the war on terror calls President Bush of actions return after a week of relaxation. everything President Bush has Iraq alone there are over on America to “free itself from endangering our freedom done. Sen. Kerry accused 24,000 non-American forces its dangerous dependence on when in fact they did just the We would miss only two days of classes, and sure- President Bush of “rushing to supporting the coalition. Sen. Mideast oil.” In the first six opposite. ly those couldn’t be too hard to reschedule. Why not war” against Iraq. Saddam Kerry has called these forces a months of President Bush’s President Bush does have — just tack them onto the beginning of classes? For a Hussein repeatedly violated 16 “phony coalition,” but there is presidency, he proposed the and has had — a well-founded real fall break, we wouldn’t mind reporting back a U.N. resolutions over the past nothing phony about 29 National Energy Policy, which plan against terror, acted on few days earlier. decade. President Bush gave nations fighting together. provides for “modernizing such and succeeded in the Other area schools including Auburn, Georgia and Hussein a warning that Sen. Kerry’s plan also calls America’s energy production advancement of our liberties Tennessee have either longer Thanksgiving breaks America was offensively com- on “modernizing the military and distribution systems as thus far. He wants to continue bating terrorism. Hussein to be better prepared for new well as reducing America’s his presidency pursuing the or fall breaks. Even K-12 schools in Alabama schools ignored this warning. threats.” In 2003, President dependence on foreign war on terror, beginning with have fall breaks. So, this President Bush, with the right Bush carried out this plan by sources of oil.” President Bush a win in Iraq. We would miss only begs an obvious ques- given to him by Congress, then requesting $87 billion in sup- has accomplished over 75 per- tion: Why can’t we? declared war against Iraq. Sen. plemental funding for the mil- cent of the policy. Jackson Switzer is a freshman in two days of classes, We understand the Kerry states that, “It’s the itary from Congress. In addi- Sen. Kerry’s plan for pro- the College of Arts and Sciences. and surely those logistics in rescheduling couldn’t be too hard might be tough. If two to reschedule. days are added to the beginning of the year, that might result in a reordering of the traditional Res Life move-in calen- dar. Also, instructors might feel compelled to sched- ule a mass of tests and papers directly before or after such a break. But these obstacles are not deal breakers. This is apparently not a major issue for the student leaders who should be pushing and prodding the administration for change. SGA President Hal Mooty said, “It's not on my list of top priorities right now. It's something I plan on discussing with [President Robert Witt] later on.” And why exactly is it not a top priority? While we don’t have poll or survey numbers to back us up, this seems to be a big topic with the student body, espe- cially those faced with a hectic Thanksgiving travel schedule. Shouldn’t the SGA be representing the needs and wants of its constituency? The burden of representing students doesn’t fall solely on the shoulders of Mooty. SGA senators, par- ticularly those who are always searching for a reso- lution to write, should jump on this issue. A resolu- tion with the full support of the Senate and the stu- dents might convince Witt that this is a proper and

easily charted course of action. Davison Toni CW/ In short, we need a fall break. Maybe some of us have to travel far and wide to be with our families, or maybe some of us just come unglued as the fall semester wears itself thin — in either case, we could definitely use a longer and more useful break than the three days we have now. Trey never had to lip-synch ‘Lifeboy’ We understand the administration might not see how important this is to students. However, it’s the Near the end of the most Didn’t she mean the CD player need any stinking backup track when it responsibility of our student leaders to bridge the recent “Saturday Night Live,” started playing the wrong song? rocked the SNL stage with memorable host Jude Law confidently intro- Assuming her pathetic, post- versions of “46 Days” and “Chalkdust gap of our concerns and the administration’s estab- duced “musical guest” Ashlee show excuse had any validity Torture” in December 2002. lished set of priorities. Simpson, who was supposed to whatsoever, why then couldn’t You see, Ashlee, Phish is a real 0band Let’s get to building that bridge. perform her second song of the she have simply stopped the that actually writes and performs its evening. Subsequently her back- band, corrected them and quick- songs. They fill up gigantic arenas and Our View is the consensus of The CW editorial board. up band began to play the begin- ly started up again with the cor- amphitheatres without any major radio ning of the rather dated hit sin- rect song, thus avoiding any or TV exposure and play lengthy, unique gle “Pieces of Me.” extreme embarrassment? shows that are two, often three sets long Letter to the Editor The only problem with this CAHIERS DU FLANAGAN The fact is, on live national tel- — each one different from the one played After Dark: A challenge to come and attend a presenta- was the fact that Simpson and Graham Flanagan evision, Ashlee Simpson (and the night before. the free-thinking UA society tion of what Christians call her “band” had, less than an her legions of fans) came face to If Phish were to announce it was play- “the good news.” Monday at hour before, already played the face with the fact that has no ing a four-night New Year’s Eve run at the Anyone who picks up a 8 p.m. in the Bryant tune. It soon became clear that the music doubt been haunting her ever since the Staples Center, it would sell out in five Crimson White and turns to Conference Center, a man was not being generated by the “band” beginning of her short-lived musical minutes or less. the opinions page can see named Joe White will cre- onstage, as their motions hardly matched career, which is: the talent is not there and I make this point only to stress the fact that religion is an often- atively present the good up with the audio. Furthermore, they — it never was to begin with. that there exists among many young debated issue on our cam- news of Jesus Christ in an like their dark-haired leader — all seemed Along with Simpson and her represen- Americans a truly tangible demand for pus. Isn’t it great that we event called After Dark. totally confused. tatives, much of the blame should be real music — not the kind that lives for have the freedom to voice This article, however, is Well wouldn’t you be confused if you placed on SNL for booking her in the first about a month only to slowly wither away our opinions and to practice not merely an advertisement came out on stage to pretend to play a place. and die. religious freedom? I person- for an event. It is a challenge. certain song and you heard in the back- Simpson’s single “Pieces of Me” lost Phish rules, as does their song ally am fascinated by the Forget the word event. I, ground a recording of the song you steam months ago, thus eliminating the “Mountains In The Mist,” a beautiful bal- numerous expressions of along with fellow UA already pretended to play? need for it to be played yet again on SNL lad that was broken out during the 2003 faith and belief found at our Christians, extend a chal- In an act of true cowardice, Simpson — a show normally known for being as Hampton run after a 59-show absence. great school. We truly are a lenge to all students, faculty ran offstage, leaving her merry band of “up-to-date” as possible. So, Miss Simpson, when University diverse community, and to and staff — believers and phony musicians alone to dance around This tarnished the show’s reputation of Programs books you to come play this diverse and free-think- non-believers alike. Come to a taped recording of “Pieces of Me” for showcasing quality musical acts; one that Homecoming next October, I would like ing community I extend an and hear for yourselves what a few seconds before the show went to has lost its luster recently after the book- to request that you open your show with invitation. Christians believe to be commercial. ing of such mid-grade acts as J-Kwon, an especially enjoyable ditty. It is an invitation to Truth. Make up your own Adding insult to injury, Simpson apolo- Kelis and, of course, Ashlee Simpson. That would be “Mountains In The expand your minds. It is an minds about Christianity. gized during the show’s farewell segment, According to one of the larger Ashlee Mist.” And if that’s too much to ask, then invitation to stretch your- Oh, and don’t worry; Angry saying: “my band started playing the Simpson-related fan sites, SNL should be how about a heady “Sand?” selves. It is an invitation to Bible Man won’t be there. wrong song.” blamed for playing “the wrong backup practice this freedom of In the words of Dr. Ian Malcolm in track,” further stating, “some shows insist Graham Flanagan is a staff photographer which our university proud- Michael King “Jurassic Park”: “That is one big pile on playing backup tracks.” for The Crimson White. His column runs ly boasts. I invite you to Senior, HES of s---.” To that, I can say only this: Phish didn’t every Monday.

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CW/ T.G. Paschal Alabama linebacker Cornelius Wortham makes one of his seven tackles against Tennessee tight end Victor McClure on Saturday. Linebackers give UA chance to win By DENNIS PILLION the tone.” Tennessee’s offense only Senior Sports Reporter Alabama forced Tennessee managed two drives of more to punt on that possession, than 30 yards in the game. The Crimson Tide fell short and after an Alabama punt The first of those resulted in in a heated rivalry game Ryans stepped up again, a Tennessee field goal, and the against Tennessee on intercepting the first pass of second ended when Wortham Saturday, but it’s hard to blame his career at the Tennessee tipped an Erik Ainge pass to Alabama’s outstanding 44-yard line. himself for an interception at linebacking corps. The pass bounced off a the Alabama 2-yard line. Starters DeMeco Ryans, Tennessee receiver and “I just read the quarter- Cornelius Wortham and Alabama cornerback Anthony back’s eyes,” Wortham said. “I Freddie Roach accounted for Madison before Ryans made a jumped up and tipped the 21 tackles (three for a loss) and diving catch. ball, and I tried to catch it off two interceptions. “They say on defense, ‘run the tip and it just landed in my Perhaps even more impres- to the ball and things will hands.” sive is the fact that these happen,’” Ryans said. “I was The play ended Tennessee’s linebackers helped hold just running to the ball, and it last scoring threat and gave Tennessee to just 195 yards of so happened it was still up in total offense, less than half of the air so I just dove for it.” See LINEBACKERS, Page 6 the 409.5 yards per game Tennessee was averaging this season before the game. “Our defense played really well,” Alabama head coach Mike Shula said. “They came up with a lot of plays. We just fell short.” After Tennessee returned an Alabama fumble for a touchdown on its first possession, Alabama’s defense came onto the field deter- mined to keep the game close. “I thought DeMeco Ryans set the tone early,” defensive coordinator Joe Kines said. “He had a big tackle for a loss.” Safety Roman Harper agreed. “Our biggest hit came from ’Meco the first quarter,” Harper said. “He really laid the lumber to him and set Page 6 • The Crimson White SPORTS Monday, October 25, 2004 UA REPORT CARD You can’t argue with the effort put be after the Tennessee game. You are “It’s fourth down and I think The Tide will return to the field not going to win the field position TENNESSEE the game is over with,” Nov. 6 against Mississippi forth by the Alabama players on Continued from Page 1 Pennington said. “Thank God I State in Bryant-Denny Saturday. There were more bandages battle with a feeble offense against a saw that yellow flag sitting Stadium. on players after the game than in a team that has All-American punter receiver Keith Brown on a there. “I was just thinking, ‘All Tales from the Crypt scene. But, Dustin Colquitt. At some point, you reverse got the Tide into have to take a calculated risk — say, Volunteer territory. right, new life boys, let’s go.’” once again, Tennessee hands the Darby converted a crucial The life was short-lived. Two on fourth-and-one. Two opportunities Crimson Tide a loss. third-and-three with a 4-yard plays after the penalty, presented themsleves on Saturday run. Pennington threw an intercep- and twice Alabama punted. At some But the drive stalled when tion to Volunteers defensive GRADING THE OFFENSE point, you have to tell your team, “Go Pennington was sacked by back Corey Campbell to essen- Tennessee defensive tackle tially end the game. win the game.” I’m not sure that Jesse Mahelona. “I was going to throw to a • We’re just beating a dead horse message is being sent. Brian Bostick pulled the spot, and unfortunately it was now. The offense has plenty of legiti- Tide within four with a season intercepted,” Pennington mate excuses with the number of key high 47-yard kick with 6:26 said. “I was just trying to make injuries it has stockpiled this season, Grade left in the game. something happen, and the but results are all that matter. The Alabama’s defense stepped guy just made a good play on C up as it had all game and it.” seven points it on the second forced a three-and-out to get Pennington finished the play from scrimmage ended up being the ball back in the hands of game 14-of-28 with 113 yards the difference in a tight game. To add the offense. and one interception. injury to insult, Tim Castille could be With 4:21 left in the game, Alabama is off next week. Game Ball Pennington started marching out for the season. Alabama down the field. After Darby carried for a 3-yard loss, he bounced back with a Grade 10-yard gain to set up a third- D and-three. After another Darby 3-yard loss, Pennington overthrew a GRADING THE DEFENSE wide-open Tyrone Prothro on • I hope you foolish fans who wanted fourth down seemingly end- Joe Kines fired at the end of last sea- ing the drive. son realize that Kines’ defense is the But Tennessee was called for roughing the passer, only bright spot on a mediocre team. Joe Kines breathing life into the Tide Of Tennessee’s two touchdowns, one offense. was against the Alabama offense and • The defense is playing champi- another came after a long punt return onship-caliber football. Time and time against Alabama’s special teams. again on Saturday, the defense gave the Alabama offense a chance to pull LINEBACKERS the upset. Unfortunately, anything Continued from Page 5 Grade short of a shutout for this defense the offense a chance to mount A puts the game at risk. a comeback, down only seven points. “They [Tennessee] were GRADING THE SPECIAL TEAMS getting ready to go up two • Jamie Christensen, Bo Freelend and BY THE scores possibly, and that was Brian Bostick performed very well. just huge,” Shula said. “Our guys have been doing that a Bostick made perhaps the most NUMBERS: lot this year. They just keep important field goal of his career in a believing they’re going to get losing effort. But Alabama’s punt cov- it done.” erage unit gave up a long return that Time of possession The defense continued to led to Tennessee’s only touchdown for Alabama in the perform late in the game, 10:12 even when the offense was against the Alabama defense. first quarter struggling. Consistency in all facets of play is the Alabama held Tennessee to key to getting an ‘A.’ Score after the three plays and out on the first quarter final two possessions. 7-7 “Our defense can come out and play against anybody in Grade Yards of the kick Brian the nation,” Wortham said. “I B- feel like if the offense is going 47 Bostick hit with 6:26 to struggle a little bit, we’re remaining in the game going to have to pick up the slack and buy time until they GRADING THE COACH Interceptions by Alabama get going.” • No gutsy calls, no trick plays and linebackers against the In the end, Alabama’s still no signature wins for Alabama 2 Volunteers offense could not convert on head coach Mike Shula. It says some- the opportunities the defense created for them. thing about Shula that his team had a Wins Alabama needs to “We fought hard,” Ryans chance to win the game sans its No. 1 1 become bowl eligible said. “We knew we could stop quarterback and running back. But a them; we just came up a little loss is a loss. I’ve probably been short. It hurts bad. I couldn’t Shula’s harshest critic when it comes even explain the feeling, you know, it’s like someone just to in-game decisions and I continue to — Compiled By Alex Merritt ripped your insides out; it’s a bad feeling.” Monday, October 25, 2004 ENTERTAINMENT The Crimson White • Page 7

the top 10 with $3 million. Directed by Alexander Payne Christian Bale as a man com- BOX OFFICE Another darling of critics, (“About Schmidt”), “Sideways” ing unhinged after a year with- Continued from Page 8 Box the road-trip comedy stars Paul Giamatti as a loser in out sleep, also opened strongly “Sideways,” had a stellar debut love on a bachelor spree at in limited release with $64,000 do $40 million, it’s got to be O in four City and Los California wineries with a in three and Los more than the Halloween Angeles theaters, grossing buddy who’s about to marry. Angeles theaters, averaging influence,” Bruer said. “You f $208,293 to average $52,073. “The Machinist,” starring $21,333. have Sam Raimi, who’s got f incredible knowledge of this genre. i We had tremendous mar- c keting, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, who was out there e pounding the pavement, fighting for this film.” Oct. 22-25 “Surviving Christmas” did barely better than Affleck’s during the 2003 holiday sea- a yuletide movie. notorious 2003 bomb “Gigli,” son. “It is a little early, but people which had a $3.8 million open- Executives at DreamWorks, would accept Christmas in ing weekend. which released “Surviving October if it had been a really The movie stars Affleck as a Christmas,” were unavailable good movie,” said Paul lonely guy who hires a pretend for comment Sunday, a spokes- Dergarabedian, president of family for the holidays. Critics woman said. box-office tracker Exhibitor trashed the movie, whose Along with terrible reviews, Relations. After three weeks in release was delayed a year to “Surviving Christmas” may limited release, critical favorite avoid bumping up against have been hurt by its October “I (Heart) Huckabees” expand- Affleck’s thriller “Paycheck” release date, unusually early for ed nationwide and broke into Entertainment Monday, October 25, 2004 Page 8 Jacki-O is ‘Poe Little Rich Girl’ By LINDSEY MANN the CD’s finer tracks, Jacki-O “Break You Off” draws ener- concerto flowing into a boom- Entertainment Editor is open and vulnerable, rap- gy from the combination of a ing baseline. ping, “I ain’t a little girl / I’m thumping baseline and elec- Jacki-O laments to her man: Last summer, “Nookie,” the out here on my own / and the tronic sounds while Jacki-O “you won’t let me load your graphic single by new rap decisions I made / they turned and a smooth male voice clip or hide your bricks any- artist Jacki-O, commanded lis- me to a woman. / The booze, exchange banter about their more.” teners to stop and take notice. the bars / jumpin’ into dudes’ illicit and irresistible relation- Through the course of the Both outraged and enticed, cars / the fights with broads / ship. song, she decides to get audiences have been waiting livin’ the life of a ghetto star.” Tough enough to earn the revenge by running up his since that release for the Sexuality is the vehicle used black and white “Explicit credit card bills and moves on, album debut of “Poe Little to drive each of the tracks. Content” stamp of disap- saying, “I don’t think I’m going Rich Girl.” Jacki-O uses her sensuality as proval, “Poe Little Rich Girl” back this time.” On Oct. 26 the wait will be a weapon against men, but includes strings and ‘80s rock Trick Daddy joins her on over, and people can find out she doesn’t sound jaded or like guitar on some of its tracks. “Champion,” the album’s for themselves just how low a gold digger. Steady and occasionally melo- raunchiest track. Jacki-O will go. She’s very much herself, dious, Jacki-O lays herself bare The verbal abuse, which is In spite of her sex-sells mar- penning each of the songs and before her audience sexually used almost affectionately, is keting strategy, the former most of the arrangements. and emotionally. sickening. While urging Jacki- hustler and phone-sex opera- “Poe Little Rich Girl” won’t With lines like, “I’m just a O to “keep doin’ whatcha tor has created a diverse be a run-away smash, but it girl trying to stay afloat / doin’,” (ahem…) Trick Daddy album that strikes a balance may be enough to propel Momma you had a born win- refers to her only as “slut” and between sexy and over-sexed. Jacki-O to star status. ner,” Jacki-O mixes messages “b----.” Worse still, she enjoys Her voice doesn’t get old, and Cool and Dre of Terror of empowerment over dance- it. she doesn’t sound like she’s Squad produced parts of the friendly beats. Equally as frightening is trying too hard to project an album and the Ying Yang But if “Poe Little Rich Girl” is “Pretty,” a love song praising image generated by her label. Twins along with other note- starting to conjure images of the boy who thinks she is Heavily tattooed and fond worthy performers collaborat- Christina Aguilera’s “Fighter,” beautiful even in her hoodie of long wigs, Jacki-O looks ed on selected tracks. reconsider. and sees her as more than looks like an over-exaggerated The , who While Jacki-O has made a “round thighs and cup size.” caricature of a woman with have a knack for churning out dance-worthy album, if you sit Aside from the name-call- Courtesy of TVT Records and Poe Boy Entertainment full lips and heavy eyelids. hits, don’t disappoint with down and really listen to her ing and lyrics that made me Jacki-O, a new rap artist, releases her album “Poe Little Rich Girl” on Oct. 26. The album uses Her music is all about con- “Fine,” the album’s best track. lyrics, you will quickly realize blush, I like “Poe Little Rich sexual content to drive many of its tracks and is labeled for explicit content. trol — the entire album attests The album falters at first. she means business. Girl,” and I’m a no-rhythm, to the fact she has been there, “Living it Up” and “Ms. Jacki” “Sleeping with the Enemy,” can’t-dance little white girl be a well-chosen addition to done that and is ready to move stall, discrediting all that fol- which deals with the wander- who likes James Taylor. your collection that you on. lows, but after the third track ings of her sleazy boyfriend, Overall, the album is solid. wouldn’t have to be embar- In “Ghetto World,” one of there is steady improvement. sounds like a soulful Mozart If you like to dance, it would rassed of. ‘Grudge’ grabs top slot By DAVID GERMAIN start with the cult fright flick Halloween crowd, said Rory The Associated Press “The Evil Dead.” Bruer, head of distribution for Audiences this time of year Sony, which released the LOS ANGELES — Movie-goers are in the mood for scary movie. hold no grudges against Sarah movies, but the big debut for “I would say that when you Michelle Gellar, but they “The Grudge” indicates it apparently have a beef with grabbed more than the usual See BOX OFFICE, Page 7 Ben Affleck. Gellar’s fright flick “The Grudge” got a jump on Halloween with a $40 million opening weekend to debut at No. 1, while Affleck delivered a holiday turkey with “Surviving Christmas,” his critically drubbed comedy that came in No. 7 with just $4.5 million. The animated “Shark Tale,” the top movie for three straight weekends, slipped to second place with $14.3 mil- lion, lifting its total to $136.9 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. “The Grudge,” a remake of a Japanese horror hit, stars Gellar as an American student in Tokyo terrorized by a raging spirit lingering in a house with a violent history. Debuting in 3,245 theaters, “The Grudge” averaged a healthy $12,327 per cinema. The movie marks the English-language debut for director Takashi Shimizu, who also made the Japanese origi- nal. “The Grudge” was pro- duced by the horror outfit cre- ated by “Spider-Man” film- maker Sam Raimi, who got his