WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF VOLUME 121 | ISSUE 53 ALABAMA SINCE 1894

Blount Community 2 Voting Concerns 7 LSU Activities 3 The Blount Undergraduate Some UA students who As the Crimson Tide gets Initiative is celebrating 15 years registered to vote via the ready to face the LSU of making the occasionally SGA Voter Drive were Tigers in Baton Rouge, overwhelming UA experience turned away Tuesday fans traveling to the more intimate by providing a when they tried to cast game should prepare for living-learning community that their ballots because they a busy weekend. Check ecourages incoming freshman were never officially out our list of things to do to make connections. registered to vote. in Baton Rouge.

NEWS | SMOKING UA BANS SMOKING ON CAMPUS Regulation includes usage of e-cigarettes

By Collin Burwinkel | Contributing Writer

The University of Alabama will become smoke-free effec- tive Jan. 1, 2015. An emailed statement sent to students Tuesday said “smok- ing, including the use of e-cig- arettes, will be prohibited in all facilities, grounds and parking areas on the UA campus.” The Faculty Senate, the Professional Staff Assembly, the Office, Clerical and Technical Assembly, the Black Faculty/ Staff Association and the UA Association of Residential Communities passed resolu- tions in support of a smoke- free campus, according to the email. Colleges and universities across the country have estab- lished smoking bans as an effort to fight potential health effects from secondhand smoke. According to the emailed statement, the University joins

Beginning in 2015, The University of Alabama will join more than 1,400 colleges and universities with smoke-free campuses. CW / Pete Pajor SEE SMOKING PAGE 6

CULTURE | GAMING Ubisoft brings new social racing game to Tuscaloosa Students can demo game with marketing agency Creation, will from each school to play “The Crew” be bringing their soon to be released and compete head-to-head with their PLAN TO GO against players from LSU racing game “The Crew” to campus rival school. Wednesday as part of The Crew College “There are many similarities with WHAT: “The Crew” College Tailgate Tour By Matthew Wilson | Contributing Writer Tailgate Tour. ‘The Crew’ and these storied col- WHEN: Wednesday-Friday, 2-8 p.m. The six-week tour includes stops at lege football rivalries,” said Dominic WHERE: Student Recreation Center In anticipation of the upcoming key college football rivalry games. Two DiSanti, public relations manager for Alabama vs. LSU game, video game trucks outfitted with gaming stations developer Ubisoft, in partnership will tour the country, allowing fans SEE GAMING PAGE 10

INSIDE briefs 2 news 3 opinions 4 culture 7 sports 12 CONTACT email [email protected] website cw.ua.edu twitter @TheCrimsonWhite WEDNESDAY 2 November 5, 2014

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Trent McDaniel, a junior majoring in video journalism, from Odenville, Alabama listens to music in between his classes on the stairs of Woods Hall. CW / Hanna Curlette

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By Katie Shepherd | Staff Reporter Above all else, Hornsby said he believes experience within a large university,” the success of the program lies in the McClure said. Each year, between 80 and 100 incom- sense of community that is built among He said the average freshman foun- ing freshmen are accepted into the its students. dations course in the Blount program, University’s Blount Undergraduate “We are a real community that which is a required course for all Blount Initiative. The students then begin their makes your university experience students during their freshman year, has undergraduate studies in a rigorous transformative,” he said. between 10 and 12 students, with two learning atmosphere together within the Amie Lemley, a senior majoring in faculty members in each class. Blount undergraduate dorms. interdisciplinary studies and a member “You’re not going to have a better Joseph Hornsby, director of the Blount of Blount, said her favorite part of the teacher to student ratio anywhere in the Undergraduate Initiative, said the pro- program was becoming close to other nation,” McClure said. gram, which celebrated its 15th anniver- “Blountees” during the first year. He said although the freshman year sary last Saturday differs from any other “One thing that I’ve always appreciated course, which features a large amount of living-learning experience on campus about Blount is that it fostered a com- reading and writing, is rigorous and some- because of the rigor and cohesiveness of munity freshman year,” she said. “The times proves to be challenging for some the curriculum. Joseph Hornsby, director of the Blount Initiative, sits friends that I made in Blount freshman students, the payoff from such an experi- in front of a painting of Winton Blount, the man who “We are unlike the Honors pro- year are still the people that I have lunch ence is ultimately extremely rewarding. endowed the Blount program and its namesake. gram in that our curriculum is pro- with and hang out with now.” “I think it’s the best freshman CW / Pete Pajor gressive,” Hornsby said. “Each course Lemley said even though the fresh- experience on this campus by far,” he said. builds on each other, culminating in the applications into the Blount program, man foundations courses were difficult, McClure said one of the things that senior project.” there are certain qualities that he looks she is grateful because they helped her to makes the program so great is that stu- During their freshman year, students in for in potential students. become a better student in her later years dents are given the opportunity to dabble the program live together in the Blount “We look for students who have a curi- at the University. in various subjects during their fresh- dorms, take a common course, read books osity,” he said. “We are also looking for “Freshman year is tough because man year course. Because of this, he said from the same reading list and partici- students who have promise.” you’re writing a two-page analysis paper they are able to build a strong intellectual pate in discussions among themselves Hornsby said the Blount program every week,” she said. “But it hones your foundation in the very first year of their and faculty in a smaller, more intimate boasts about a 65 percent retention rate, writing skills. It’s definitely made writ- undergraduate studies. classroom setting. with about 10 percent of students heading ing and literary analysis easier for my “It is like a little liberal arts education “The program shrinks down The to medical school after graduation, 15 to other classes.” pressed into one year,” McClure said. University of Alabama for our students, 20 percent heading to law school and most George McClure, a professor of history “Because it touches on so many fields in and they are put in an environment where heading to graduate school. in the Blount program, said the intimate the freshman year, it’s a great sampler.” they can make connections quickly,” “We’ve had good success,” he said. and rigorous nature of the program is McClure said he takes great pleasure in he said. “Our students, for the most part, get into what makes it most successful. teaching in Blount because of the impact Hornsby said when reviewing the grad school they want to go to.” “This allows for a small college intimate that the program has on its students.

Located on the strip · 1218 University Blvd. 205-752-2990 · www.locker-room.biz Editor | Patrick Crowley [email protected] Wednesday, November 5, 2014 4 COLUMN | THANKSGIVING ON THE TWITTERVERSE IN RESPONSE TO: We celebrate gift “Tweet us your thoughts on UA’s new smoke-free policy.” giving too early “@TheCrimsonWhite “@TheCrimsonWhite “@TheCrimsonWhite “@TheCrimsonWhite “@TheCrimsonWhite Absolutely ridiculous. I can’t stand It’s great to see the This is going to I appreciate the Secondhand smoke walking to class and university fi nally frustrate a lot change, just is not a problem suddenly walking banning this health of students and curious how the on campus this through a cloud of hazard. Maybe it’ll faculty alike. Also, school will enforce enormous. It is a cigarette smoke. encourage some to there will surely it. This should be personal choice.” So happy this is cut back or quit.” be enforcement interesting” happening!“ disparities.” ERYNN Samantha Dye Alex Christian Lundin Williams @DyeLovely Jia Gordon @moff Jake Herron @lundinc Staff Columnist @jiagordon @scrump_deezy

Just before fall break, I found my social media sites riddled with warning of the impending bom- “@TheCrimsonWhite “@TheCrimsonWhite bardment of Christmas time festivities. The Fairy It’s not within UA’s “@TheCrimsonWhite “@TheCrimsonWhite '@TheCrimsonWhite I’m not a smoker. Godmother reminded Cinderella that when the responsibilities It’s wonderful. I I understand the Electronic cigarettes I have never been clock strikes midnight, Halloween will end. to determine that appreciate a right ban on cigarettes, don’t even generate bothered by smokers Then bam! Christmas carols everywhere. smoking is an to choose, but I also although designated smoke. Banning on campus. This activity that we as have a right to not smoking areas could them in the name of Ned from Game of Thrones instructed me to policy is due to adults shouldn’t breathe dangerous be a reasonable going smoke-free is brace myself for the Christmas music, Batman the lobbying of a engage in...” chemicals.” compromise.” stupid. It’s vapor!” slapped Robin for singing “We Wish You a Merry minority.” Christmas” in November, and the hilarious Jalen Drummond Shannon Josh Shumate™ Anna Hutto Matthew Johnson memes continued. @jalendrummond @confl icteddesire @joshshumate13 @ananananabatman @matthewstanson While I enjoyed the small bits of humor, I couldn’t help but feel bothered by the truth in these memes. Halloween hadn’t even fully left us before the Christmas trees were beginning to be GUEST COLUMN | ADVISING trimmed and stations brought out their Christmas and holiday music. As we all know, there are other holidays and observed days between Advisers work hard to help students graduate Halloween and Christmas yet, unfor- By David Ford | Guest Columnist interest in student success and tunately, they are WHAT I THINK in “Finishing in Four.” being pushed aside for Normally I would not take the Having changed majors the sake of Christmas Holidays are being time to rebut a student edito- preparation. • Advisors teach classes and five times as an undergradu- pushed aside for the rial from the CW. But this time, ate myself, may I suggest that The emphasis on some are also working on I feel I have to defend a group many young people do not know giving and receiving sake of Christmas graduate degrees. that has been nothing but out- exactly what they want to do or gifts appears to have preparation. standing for my students during • Advisors have gone out of their what they enjoy in the way of completely overcast the 17.5 years I have taught at way to assure students’ issues majors or work. But no one in the true meaning of the University. are resolved. the Student Services office is the holidays and the Jackson Poe is an excellent making an effort to ‘milk’ the “reason for the sea- student majoring in accounting • The University’s growth in students for more tuition money son.” My intent is not with an excellent GPA, but he students has far outpaced its by keeping them confused or to preach or lecture to did not research his facts and growth in faculty and staff. delaying graduation. Ever. everyone, but instead to remind everyone that only used personal anecdotal The final fact is: Our growth while holidays that celebrate through gift giving data before writing a scathing in students has far outpaced our are just as important as any others, they have editorial about Culverhouse growth in faculty and staff over their time. College of Commerce Academic the past 17.5 years. The addition I’m fully aware many people have always Advising. of Degree Works has been a big shopped for gifts many months in advance, howev- Each Culverhouse College of help, but if students expect to er it seems as though holiday shopping for society Commerce academic advisor students make appointments. have quality time with an advi- as a whole is beginning to jut into Thanksgiving, averages 800 students. Given an They just drop by and expect to sor whenever it is convenient for which sadly takes away from the whole purpose eight hour day and an average have an advisor respond to them them to drop-in, then we must of the holiday. of a 12 week semester, that gives and/or meet with them. add considerable staff and make While it may not have originally been celebrat- each advisor 36 minutes per stu- Every single time in the past sure they have no additional ed in the fashion that we do today, Thanksgiving dent per semester, (Assuming 17.5 years I have sent or taken a duties which take them away is a time in our society dedicated to spending no breaks, no holidays, no student to Culverhouse College from advising. time with loved ones, eating good food and giv- other issues, everyone comes in of Commerce Undergraduate The folks in advising were ing thanks for whatever it is that you may be fully prepared, and every advi- Student Services Center, the hurt by these comments, and I thankful for. sor has no other job related advisors have gone out of their believe they were unwarranted In a day and age in which time is extremely pre- responsibilities or duties). way to assure the students and untrue. cious, it is important to spend time that you can All of the advisors also teach issues are solved expeditiously with those that you love, but if that time starts to classes, up to three sections and to their satisfaction. David Ford is a clinical instruc- become dedicated to shopping well, then that’s each, with prep time and grad- Never once have I seen anyone tor of management and the time lost. ing and some are also work- treated rudely or turned away. director of the Business Honors ing on graduate degrees. Few The advisors have shown great Program. Erynn Williams is a junior majoring in interdisci- plinary studies. Her column runs biweekly.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Do you think the Crimson Tide will qualify for the Deanne Winslett editor-in-chief Sloane Arogeti visuals editor Letters to the editor must contain fewer than number. Phone numbers are for verification College Football Playoffs? (Yes: 79%) Christopher Edmunds managing editor Maria Beddingfield online editor 300 words and guest columns fewer than and will not be published. Students should (No: 21%) Andy McWhorter production editor Beth Lindly chief copy editor 500. Send submissions to [email protected]. also include their year in school and major. edu. Submissions must include the author’s The Crimson White reserves the right to edit Patrick Crowley opinions editor This Week’s Poll: Are you going to or did you vote in Tuesday’s elections? name, year, major and daytime phone all guest columns and letters to the editor. cw.ua.edu OPINIONS Wednesday, November 5, 2014 5 COLUMN | STALKING Being stalked can negatively impact recipients physically, emotionally

After a few miles of this disturb- Thankfully, I have never been Stalking, sexual assault and domes- ing standoff, I phoned a friend who harmed by these encounters, but tic violence are issues that have been advised me to find an exit where I I have resented these men for dis- frequently discussed in this publi- could leave the interstate without turbing my peace of mind and mak- cation and others, and there are no signaling and hopefully achieve sep- ing me question my ability to travel easy solutions. Solving these prob- LEIGH aration. I managed to finally do so alone. For many, the outcomes are lems will require early education in Terry and parked in a gas station while my much more severe. Victims of long- households and schools and a broad- Staff Columnist pursuer continued out of sight. term stalking can be fired or asked to er cultural shift away from misogy- As I sat in my car trying to regain leave their jobs due ny, catcalling and On my way to my fall break des- my composure, a rush of thoughts to the disturbance objectification and tination last week, I experienced my went through my muddled mind. to their workplaces. toward empathy. second instance of stalking in my life. Why had he chosen me to follow? Is According to the This will be dif- I was driving south on a rural stretch this how it is going to be every time National Institute of ficult, but it’s not of I-65 when an old, muddy pick-up I travel alone? What would have hap- Justice, 15 percent impossible. The truck pulled parallel to my car. Since pened if I could not escape? And the of stalkers threat- Solving these problems will effort required for this mid-20s, male driver of this car question ever present on a woman’s ened or attempted this culture change did not seem in any hurry to pass mind: Will I ever be safe? to harm the victim, require early education in will be worth it in me, I did what I was accustomed to I don’t know the answers to all of and in 10 percent households and schools... a future where our doing in response to what I assumed those questions, but I do know one of cases the perpe- daughters feel safe was garden-variety bad driving and thing: I did nothing to invite this trator attempted to travel and move slowed down. man’s attention or actions nor did I to sexually assault freely in society, I began to get nervous when he find them flattering in any way. the victim. and when our sons slowed down too. While attempting As I mentioned previously, this As students grow up viewing to keep my face forward as much as was the second instance of unwanted between the ages women as equals possible, I glanced over to realize in pursuit I had experienced in my life. of 18 and 24, we are at the greatest and potential partners and not tar- fear that this man had his entire head The first was in high school when a risk of being victims of stalking. gets or trophies. turned sideways, staring at me while classmate sat in his car outside of The Centers for Disease Control and To those who think they have a I drove. I attempted to quickly accel- my house for an hour just because Prevention reports “more than half right to unbridled pursuit: Don’t erate and quickly decelerate in hopes I smiled at him in the hallway ear- of female victims and more than stalk me, bro. of separating myself from my still lier that week. Let that sink in: He one-third of male victims of stalk- parallel pursuer, but he maintained thought I wanted to date him because ing say they were stalked before the Leigh Terry is a junior majoring in his position and his gaze. I smiled at him. age of 25.” economics. Her column runs weekly. NEWS 6 Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Students have confl icted UA graduate donates $1.5 million feelings on smoking ban SMOKING FROM PAGE 1 By Ben Jackson | Contributing Writer more than 1,400 colleges and univer- The Culverhouse School of Accountancy, recently ranked No. 2014 School Rankings sities across the country that have 8 in the nation by the 33rd Annual Survey in “Public Accounting become smoke-free. Report,” continues to make news this fall as alumnus Gary Fayard 1 University of Texas Students have mixed opinions on the announced a $1.5 million gift to create the Fayard Endowed Chair smoking ban. in Accounting. The donation, the largest in school history, will 2 University of Illinois “I have mixed emotions on it because, open up a new faculty position and help continue Culverhouse’s yes it will prevent people from being competitive edge. 3 Brigham Young University exposed to secondhand smoke, but at “This endowment by the Fayard family really gives UA a unique 4 University of Notre Dame the same time, the University is sup- opportunity to compete for another top-tier researcher,” said posed to be public property, and people Rich Houston, director of the Culverhouse School of Accountancy. 5 University of Southern California pay tuition to go here, and so those peo- Culverhouse recently posted about the new chair position 6 University of Mississippi ple may be having their rights infringed online, and Houston and his colleagues have begun a search for on,” said Abigail Ratliff, a non-smoking the best candidate. 7 Texas A&M University sophomore majoring in marketing. “I “While we could fill the position internally this endow- think it is very progressive, which is ment allows us to maybe bring in a behavioral accounting 8 University of Alabama great, but as far as the students and the researcher with lots of published work elsewhere, and that’s 9 Indiana University faculty that do smoke, where are they incredibly exciting,” said Houston. supposed to smoke?” Fayard retired earlier this year after 20 years with Coca-Cola, 10 University of Georgia Anderson Turner, a non-smoking most recently serving as the company’s chief financial officer. CW / Maggie Woodroof freshman majoring in elementary edu- Fayard and his wife, Nancy, are both alumni of the Capstone, cation said she thinks a majority of peo- graduating from Culverhouse and the College of Education, scholarship program in the college. ple will not like the new smoking ban. respectively, in 1975. These additional funds, Houston said, will help continue to “I don’t think people will like this, “We are forever thankful to the Fayards for their gener- provide students necessary support to graduate with less debt because I think some people feel they ous gift and support of the College,” said Michael Hardin, and will help students in all areas of the business school, not have the right to smoke wherever they dean of the Culverhouse College of Commerce, in the school’s just accounting. want to,” Turner said. release of the news. “This type of donation is necessary to help “This chair position means a number of exciting things for our Kathleen Giddens, a non-smoking the school of accountancy and the college move forward as a school going forward,” said Houston. “We already attract very freshman majoring in business, said top-notch program.” strong research and Ph.D. students and this new position will she feels the smoking ban will not In addition to the Fayard family’s donation, Hugh only work to increase our reputation as a world-class research be effective. Culverhouse, Jr. has agreed to match the $1.5 million for his institution in accounting.” “I feel that this makes people want to do it more,” Giddens said. “When you’re told not to do something, it kind of triggers your desire to do it. Professor changed by CrossingPoints People shouldn’t be told not to smoke if it’s legal.” Zac McMillian, a senior majoring By Geena Marshall | Contributing Writer not their weaknesses. in management information systems, “They’ve always been told what led the smoking initiative on behalf John Myrick didn’t expect one they can’t do, not what they can of students. 4-year-old boy to change the rest of do,” Myrick said. “The joy of see- “I led the initiative from the stu- his life. During his first practicum in ing people do something that dent side, ensuring that the student special education, Myrick met Hank. they’ve never done before, and to body’s will and opinion were properly Hank was non-verbal, couldn’t walk think I had a small part in that, is represented at all levels of the deci- and suffered from cerebral palsy. pretty rewarding.” sion making process,” McMillian said. Hank may have lacked abilities phys- This study proved to be a suc- “I coordinated efforts with health ically, but this didn’t affect his abil- cess, as seen in Myrick’s student professionals of the Student Health ity to change lives. Myrick was there Demetree, who had a problem of Center, deans of the colleges and lead- to teach, but ended up becoming constantly interrupting others. ers of the Faculty Senate, Professional the student. Demetree went from interrupting Staff Assembly, Office, Technical, and Myrick, clinical assistant profes- someone 64 times in a 30 minute Clerical Staff Assembly and the Student sor at the University’s department of session to seven times in a 30 min- Government to ensure that all parties special education and multiple abili- ute session solely through the pro- of campus were fairly represented and ties, strives to develop the special cess of self-analysis and Myrick’s able to express their concerns with needs students of CrossingPoints, communication tactic. the proposal.” the University’s transition pro- “[Myrick] has done everything McMillian served as a liaison between gram, into independent individuals John Myrick from being on the job sites, to being the smoking ban and the students. upon graduation. UA College of Education their coach, documenting, doing “This move is meant to provide a Even though Hank was not able activities outside CrossingPoints safe, healthy environment for all those to walk or talk, Myrick noticed the students are taught self-determina- with the students and is always who walk onto our campus. Everyone smile that never left Hank’s face. tion, communication etiquette and involved in the golf tournaments,” deserves an equal shot at academic From then on, Myrick said his per- how to create opportunities for them- said Renee Dickey, a para-educator success every time they step foot on spective of life was never the same. selves. CrossingPoints offers voca- for Tuscaloosa City Schools who has the grounds, and a clean environment The students of CrossingPoints are tional training and employment at worked with Myrick for seven years. is a necessary step in achieving that consistently joyful, which he said the University’s on-campus job sites. After meeting Hank, Myrick made goal,” McMillian said. “Throughout the fuels his inspiration to help them To help the program’s progression, the decision to pursue a career that process, I made sure that the student achieve life at its fullest. Myrick created research on how the helps students with special needs voice was heard in every single meet- “I used to be a brooder. I don’t students responded to a self-analysis live life to the fullest. Nine years ing, be it among faculty, staff, medical brood anymore,” he said. “When you study. In this study, he recorded the later, Myrick ran into Hank, now 13 professionals or even the SGA.” see somebody like Hank, who can’t students in a separate room for a years old. After not seeing him for McMillian said he hopes this move talk, can’t walk, but is smiling all the conversation session, live-streamed nine years, Myrick was skeptical of will help place students’ health at the time, it’s hard for me to get down on them onto his computer and com- his memory. top of a priority list. myself.” municated with them through ear- “He was smiling away,” Myrick The statement goes on to report, Seeing the transition of the pieces. The students were able to said of the encounter. “That’s when “The University is confident that both students before and after the listen to his comments during the I knew. I knew he remembered me. smokers and non-smokers will be coop- CrossingPoints program is the most session and watch the video after for I thought to myself, ‘Hank, you are erative, responsible and understanding enjoyable aspect of the job, Myrick self-analysis. Myrick said he would the exact reason why I’m doing what during this time of transition as the said. Throughout the program, the always focus on their strengths, I do now.’” campus-wide policy takes effect.” Editor | Reed O’Mara [email protected] Wednesday, November 5, 2014 7 Activities for upcoming weekend in Baton Rouge By Hope Runyan | Contributing Writer This weekend the Tide will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to play the 19th ranked LSU Tigers. As Saturday approaches and everyone is getting ready for a fun weekend in Baton Rouge, there are a few local places to consider checking out.

Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons Baton Rouge River Center Mike the Tiger Habitat Located right alongside the Mississippi River is the Baton Rouge River Center. The Right outside of the LSU stadium is the Mike the Tiger Habitat. The newly remodeled River Center is a 200,000 square foot entertainment facility in downtown. The habitat is 15,000 square feet with a swimming pond, waterfall and lavish greenery. facility has an exhibition hall, a grand ballroom and a theater for performing arts. Visitors can view Mike by walking around the arched viewing wall that surrounds The River Center has been home to numerous musicals and performances by the habitat. symphony orchestras. Whether hosting an event or not, the Baton Rouge River Center is an attraction worth seeing.

Wikimedia Commons CW / Shelby Akin Voodoo BBQ & Grill Raising Cane’s For tailgating around the stadium this weekend, Voodoo BBQ & Grill is a convenient As for food destinations in Baton Rouge, there are a lot of options. You might not place to stop for some great food. It was founded on Mardi Gras day in 2002 in the know it, but our campus-favorite fast food restaurant Raising Cane’s originated in heart of New Orleans and continues to serve its New Orleans-style barbecue that Baton Rouge. Founded by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey in 1996 at one end of the features Caribbean, Cajun and Creole spices. Voodoo is known for its food and also LSU campus, the restaurant had to compete with a similar-themed restaurant at the its fun, laid-back atmosphere and, of course, southern hospitality. other end of campus. Eventually, Raising Cane’s forced the opposing restaurant out of business and became a chain. CULTURE 8 Wednesday, November 5, 2014 COLUMN | TELEVISION Television shows provide episodes without season-long commitment By Tori Linville

Students are constantly on the go. We have heavy schedules and little time to relax, let alone time to invest in a 22-episode series with complicated plot lines and character developments. Shows where a viewer doesn’t have to watch each and every episode to remain in the storyline’s loop are becoming more popular than ever. Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes

The Office Parks and Recreation It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia The League Coined by NBC as “a hilarious docu- Based on the local parks department Following four owners of an Irish bar “The League” focuses on a Chicago fan- mentary-style look into the humorous of a fictional Pawnee, Indiana, “Parks and named Paddy’s Pub located in Philadelphia, tasy football league and their families as and sometimes poignant foolishness that Recreation” follows its employees in the this series takes a different approach by they navigate the trials and tribulations plagues the world of 9-to-5,” the comedy same mockumentary style as “The Office.” using dark comedy. The group of friends of the season in front of them. As Ruxin series “The Office” offers an entertaining The eccentric Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) made up of Dennis and Deandra Reynolds (Nick Kroll), Taco (Jonathan Lajoie), break between classes. From the origin of always seems to be spearheading an activi- (Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson), Charlie Kevin (Stephen Rannazzisi), Pete (Mark the famous “that’s what she said” jokes, to ty, Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) is always Kelly (Charlie Day), “Mac” McDonald (Rob Duplass), Andre (Paul Scheer) and Jenny the development of the meant-to-be Pam grumbling, and the dynamic duo of April McElhenney) and Frank Reynolds (Danny (Katie Aselton) manage to achieve trades and Jim relationship (portrayed by Jenna Ludgate and Andy Dwyer (Aubrey Plaza, DeVito) is dysfunctional and shaky at best. and other strategic moves within their Fischer and John Krasinski), the show’s Chris Pratt) are always endearing in their Blackmail is a currency, and the ability to teams, they also micromanage their lives range allows it to be entertaining for all. off-the-wall relationship. make sensible judgment is always skewed. outside of the league. Sky Shineman’s ‘Seismic Shift’ exhibit to show downtown

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The College of Engineering has expanded its existing minor programs to offer two new degrees: enviromental and architectural engineering. New Orleans food CW / Layton Dudley Engineering now offering 2 new majors guide offers options

By Cokie Thompson | Staff Reporter looking for a degree, Williamson said the specific- By Katharine Buckley ity is not a detractor. He said the field of civil engi- The College of Engineering now offers two new neering is becoming more and more specialized As the Crimson Tide travels to Louisiana to play degrees: environmental and architectural engineer- and colleges must adapt. LSU this weekend, many students and fans will ing. Both programs are expansions from existing The new programs use courses and instructors the follow. Some may stay in or stop by New Orleans minor programs and have been in the works for college already has. Fridley said the new degrees are since it is only an hour and a half away from Baton a while. a repackaging of available offers. Rouge. If you’re stopping by the Crescent City, or Derek Williamson, director of the AERO program Williamson said the degrees will help serve the if you make a trip down to escape the cold weather and an environmental engineering professor, has state and national economies as well. The Board of this winter, here’s a food guide detailing some of been involved throughout the process of instituting Labor currently projects both degrees to have a 19-20 the best eats to get while in New Orleans. the new degrees. He said the college took course percent growth in the next several years. The city is known for its food and the multitude accreditation and model programs into account. In addition to meeting the needs of the field, the of cultural influences in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Although the department has just made the pro- changes in the department meet various student It’s impossible to choose just one dish to represent grams available, Williamson said needs and were chosen specifically for the city, but let’s start with the po’boy. A po’boy is many students have already expressed their recruitment value. Nationally, a French bread sandwich overflowing with meat, interest. the two degrees have a broader typically seafood or roast beef. For the best of both “By last year, the literature was out It is good to see that a appeal to female students. Fridley worlds, check out the Surf and Turf po’boy with and the recruiting was going strong said the college discovered this fac- fried shrimp and roast beef at Parkway Bakery because all indications were that it long standing university tor after they had already decided to and Tavern. Parkway is a New Orleans clas- was going to come through,” he said. move forward with the project. sic that has been open since the invention of the “We got all those I’s dotted and T’s like Alabama is willing to “Both of these programs are very sandwich, and they have perfected it with a menu crossed and it hit DegreeWorks about change and add programs strong for diversity,” he said. “Even full of different options ranging from alligator to two weeks ago.” now as students are changing their fried sweet potato, all dressed with lettuce, tomato, The civil engineering department to improve the education majors, we’re seeing that.” pickle and mayo. houses degrees in civil, construction, of students. Alex Seay, a freshman majoring in For modern and creative takes on other classic environmental and architectural engi- civil engineering, now has the oppor- Cajun dishes, Cochon is a powerhouse. This award- neering. Williamson said the structure tunity to choose one of these spe- winning restaurant is one of the best dining experi- of the department allows students to — Alex Seay — cializations as a minor or change his ences in New Orleans. It’s a bit on the pricey side find what they are interested in with- major entirely without falling behind. for a student budget, but it is definitely worth the out getting stuck down one path. He said the programs were pivotal in splurge. Start with their wood-fired oysters, sea- The senior associate dean for admin- his decision to come to the University. soned with garlic and chili that will have you lick- istration in the College of Engineering, Kenneth Seay said other universities had similar programs, ing the shells for a lasting taste. There’s no wrong Fridley, said although the two degrees are special- but Alabama had the best combination of depth dish to order at Cochon, and you can have your ized, they also have breadth. Williamson said part of and environmental engineering specifically caught pick of seafood with the warm stew-like catfish this breadth is prevalent during courses in students’ his eye. In addition to his interest in environmen- courtbouillon or land meat in the equally comfort- freshman and sophomore years. tal studies, the concept of change influenced Seay’s ing rabbit and dumplings that will have you wish- “The real genius of that is that the first two perception of the University. ing you’d been eating rabbit for years. Luckily, years are identical for all four degrees because it “It is good to see that a long standing univer- if there’s no room in the budget for these pricey comes of the base courses in civil engineering,” sity like Alabama is willing to change and add pro- dishes, right next door is Cochon Butcher which is Williamson said. grams to improve the education of students,” he a more affordable, casual option serving up sand- Williamson said the blanket design is appearing said. “With the constant advance in technology it is wiches and house-made meats, all at the same more and more in various degree programs, where always important to expand the program to accom- high-quality as the original Cochon restaurant. degrees are becoming increasingly more flexible. modate all of the new students, and also to appeal to As notable as these classic New Orleans dishes “However, the absolute is you have to maintain perspective students.” are, there is something special that comes with the accreditation,” he said. “You can’t just say ‘well we’re The four specializations within the civil engineering immersion of cultures that affect a city’s cuisine. going to loosen up everything,’ nor would we want to department lead to different careers, but Williamson To witness the fusion of Creole and Latin flavors, because we are a profession.” said they meet similar needs of looking at society’s Juan’s Flying Burrito is an obvious choice. Juan’s The University approved a double major in civil infrastructure. He said all engineering degrees are is definitely not a typical burrito joint. They offer and construction engineering, and Williamson said about problem solving and they allow students to go an alternative twist with plenty of vegetarian he expects students will soon be able to combine the on to a variety of fields outside of engineering. options, and they are not afraid to experiment with new degrees as well. With the addition of these degrees, the civil engi- flavors. The Al Pastor burrito exemplifies this by “As long as that degree plan is met, then there is neering department will continue to grow and change combining staples on any New Orleans menu like not an issue with double majoring within the college, with the field. In the meantime, Fridley said the slow-cooked pork with flavors like pineapple salsa, as long as the requirements of each degree are met in college is sending students into the workforce pre- jalapeños and cilantro. The hybrid of cultures is total,” he said. pared for the variety of challenges they will face. also evident in the Jerk Chicken burrito that has Environmental, architectural and construction “I think we produce a really strong gradu- all the typical hallmarks of a good burrito like rice, are subsets of civil engineering. Although many stu- ate because of the appreciation they have of cheese, avocado and salsa, but is filled with bold dents often shy away from specialized majors when other engineers’ roles,” he said. jerk seasoned chicken. CULTURE 10 Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Demo lets players cycle people have been lining up to play against other schools and each other. Crimson Unkindness aims to through game features With four screens on each side of the truck, Loaiza said players on one GAMING FROM PAGE 1 side can team up to compete against bring together campus cynics the other side. Playing a video game Ubisoft. “‘The Crew’ is all about before it’s released gets people excited, By Katie Shepherd | Contributing Writer selecting the right vehicle for the DiSanti said. mission at hand. On the football “People are really excited when Early last week, campus was lit- field, college football players must they find out they can play in real time tered with fliers and pamphlets marked call the right play for the situation in against the truck at the rival school’s with the words “Crimson Unkindness” the game.” campus,” he said. “They want to learn and “The Cynic’s Guide to a Better and “The Crew” is a massive multi- more about the game and showcase Unkinder World.” player racing game in which players their driving skills.” The founder of Crimson Unkindness, form crews of four, travel across the At the demo, Loaiza said players Cira LaPerriere, a sophomore majoring in country and compete against others. will get to cycle through most of the German, said the purpose of the campaign Players will be able to drive from coast game’s features. The game offers a is not to be unkind, but to build a commu- to coast without any load screens or variety of missions including off road nity of like-minded cynics on campus. interruptions. Sergio Loaiza, who races and demolition missions where “The whole point isn’t to be mean, just is part of the tour, said the tour and players try to wreck other cars. to poke fun,” LaPerriere said. demo help encourage people to play “You can customize the game in She said the Crimson Unkindness with one another in a social setting. a lot of ways as far as vehicles go,” campaign began as a project for her “You would find three other people he said. “Each vehicle has different UH 210 class, during which students and form a crew of drivers. Those types of settings. You can change the were instructed to create a manifesto. four people would play against anoth- bumper, the wheels, the lights on the LaPerriere said because she doesn’t nec- er group of people,” Loaiza said. “It’s car. If you have time to spend on just essarily believe in the true optimism that a social game. It’s meant to be played customizing cars, you can do that.” fuels Crimson Kindness, she took it upon Crimson Unkindness began as part of a class project. alongside other people whether DiSanti said “The Crew” embodies herself to create a manifesto that aligned Photo Courtesy of Cira LaPerriere competitive or cooperative.” the competitive and exciting spirit more with her personal beliefs. DiSanti said he hopes the tour will of college rivalries by allowing play- “I can be a pessimistic person,” she said. the sunny side of life. allow fans to show their team pride, ers to form a team of their own to “But I don’t really call it pessimism, I call “I don’t like people who are only opti- demo the game before its released determine who’s better. it realism.” mistic,” she said. “They can’t ever see the and take an active role in their “College rivalry games have inten- She said she is often struck by Crimson bad in the world, but it’s there.” school rivalries. sity unmatched by any other sport- Kindness’ chalked messages that can be Jacob Underbakke, a sophomore major- “We wanted to give fans a way to ing event,” he said. “What better way found all over campus, and the fact that ing in mechanical engineering, said he show their team spirit and play their for fans to show their pride and play these messages tend to promote optimism was impressed with the tongue and cheek own role in the rivalry,” he said. a role in their team’s rivalry than to even though the people that the messages nature of Crimson Unkindness when he So far, Loaiza said the tour has take on opposing fans in ‘The Crew’ target might not necessarily be receptive first saw the pamphlets. been well received. 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Alabama safety Landon Collins plays every game like he has something to prove. However, this Saturday’s game in Baton Rouge, the junior said, will mean just a little more for the Louisiana native. “Personally, this game means a lot,” he said. “I just want to show them I picked the right team, definitely that we’re the dominant force, that we’re the best team in the SEC. Show them, basi- Former Alabama offensive coordinator Jim McElwain, now head coach of Colorado State, cally, that I picked the better team.” has taken the Rams from three-win seasons to bowl eligible in a very short time. CW File Collins, who was a highly rated recruit out of Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana, chose Alabama Former Tide coordinator over LSU two years ago. Collins made the decision at the Under Armour All- American Game, and it ended up going deserves big-time chance viral because of the displeasure that his mom, April Justin, showed in his deci- The football team practiced outside in full pads and helmets today By Tyler Waldrep sion. Justin said at the time that she in preparation for Saturday’s game at LSU. CW / Shelby Akin thought her son should have chosen Have you heard Jon Gruden’s name mentioned in a coaching search LSU over Alabama. yet this season? If not, don’t fear because just like winter, it is coming. Collins said fans still give him a hard WHAT TO KNOW The season for firing and hiring head coaches will soon arrive. time about the decision and his mom’s Accomplished coaches and coordinators will soon become household reaction to it. names as they are linked to more and more coaching vacancies. One “Constantly,” he said. “Everybody, the • The team practiced outside in full pads and name that deserves a lot of attention is former Alabama offensive coor- biggest is about my mom and asking ‘Is helmets. dinator Jim McElwain. McElwain became the head coach at Colorado your mom still an LSU fan?’ and stuff • Running back T.J. Yeldon (foot) did not participate State prior to the 2012 season, and he has done a remarkable job with the program. like that. I’m like, ‘Nah, she just cheers in group drills but went through his own set of In the three years prior to McElwain’s arrival, the Colorado State me on.’” drills off to the side. Alabama coach Nick Saban Alabama has won its last three games Rams won three games a year for a total of nine wins. In his first year made no mention of Yeldon’s injury during his on the job, the Rams won four games. Last year, in his second sea- against LSU. Collins has been a part of Monday press conference. the last two victories, playing a big part son, McElwain won seven regular season outings. Taking a team from in last year’s game at Bryant-Denny • Left tackle Cam Robinson worked as the second- three-win seasons to bowl eligibility in such a short time is impressive. Stadium, recording four tackles and team left tackle again. Austin Shepherd took For an encore, the Rams knocked off Pac-12 foe Washington State in recovering a fumble. Robinson’s spot as the fi rst-team left tackle. their bowl game to finish last season with eight wins. Even though he was only a freshman Robinson did more than he did during Monday’s Colorado State’s program will only improve under McElwain, who when Alabama last played there, he has practice, going through team drills and not just has led the Rams to their current 8-1 record. What might be even more been to enough night games at Tiger individual drills. impressive is fact that the Rams are 2-0 against “Power Five” teams on Stadium to know what the atmosphere the year. will be like. • Reggie Ragland had his left hand heavily The Rams sole loss came on the road at Boise State. Colorado State “At night time, it is just straight wrapped during practice, but before practice will be favored to win two if not all three of their remaining regular LSU,” he said. “The fans just Tuesday said it was nothing to worry about and season games. If the Rams win out, they will likely have a great shot at getting into one of the major bowls this year. The Rams will also have change. It’s just different. They are just “dinged it up a little bit yesterday in a chance to play for the Mountain West title if Boise State stumbles in just there for the team and they practice.” one of its four remaining games. support them.” • Dillon Lee worked with the outside linebackers Whether Colorado State wins the Mountain West or qualifies for a Collins said he knows many of the bowl like the Peach Bowl, the Rams’ season will go down as an incred- LSU wide receivers, but he doesn’t ibly successful one. McElwain has proven that regardless of the cir- expect there to be a lot of trash talking. cumstances he is an incredibly capable coach. Winners deserve to be “I don’t think the wide receivers want rewarded and McElwain’s opportunity to coach at a bigger program is to chat with me,” he said. likely rapidly approaching.

COLUMN | SOCCER Americans should care about Women’s World Cup

By Caroline Gazzara als the world over have teamed up in a gender walls. They are playing harder gender discrimination lawsuit against than ever and fighting for what is right. In case you missed it, the United States FIFA. They say the decision from FIFA Sure men’s soccer is exciting – I love Women’s National Soccer Team is going and the Canadian Soccer Association to it just as much – but this year’s U.S. to the Women’s World Cup in June 2015. make the Women’s World Cup teams play Women’s National Team has a lot going In June of this year, I wrote a column on artificial turf is unfair. During this for them. And they just qualified two on why we needed to pay attention to past year’s World Cup, the men played on weeks ago for the World Cup. They have a the World Cup. As a person that cov- natural grass. The Canadian team said it lot of experience on the team. They have ers soccer, I think it’s one of the great- would not play on a turf field, causing a plenty of practice under their belts, see- est sports. It’s not as popular in the major issue for FIFA. ing as how they have been to the World United States as football, but it’s an This lawsuit demonstrates just one Cup every four years for the past decade. amazing sport. As a soccer fan and a of the ways there is gender inequality They also have players on the team woman, I think paying attention to this in sports. from the last time they won the World upcoming year’s Women’s World Cup is Why should you pay attention to Cup in 1999. They’ve placed third or high- The United States Women’s National Soccer Team especially important. women’s soccer right now? As we speak, er in every World Cup since then. They made the cut for the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Currently, the top women internation- the women are breaking some serious have what it takes to win this year. June. Tribune News Service