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Monday, September 21, 2009 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 116, Issue 29 Football FOOTBALL | SIDEBAR UA 2010 lures Alabama depth budget vendors dominates UNT approved By Drew Taylor Administrative Affairs Editor

Despite cuts across the board, the UA System Board of Trustees passed an operating budget Friday for the 2010 fiscal year to allow more money for operating revenues and expenses at the UA campus. Lynda Gilbert, UA vice president for financial affairs, presented the proposed budget, which increases the total operating revenues by approximately 13.8 per- CW | Nhung Walsh cent from $379 million in the 2009 fiscal The UA ofﬁ cial team store attracts many year to $432 million for the current year. football fans before the game starts. Operating revenues include grants, con- tracts, tuition and fees. By Kellie Munts Senior Staff Reporter “We still have a signiﬁ cant While thousands of fans crowd inside gap in student funding.” Bryant-Denny Stadium, gameday vendors in the shadow of the stadium gather around —Ray Hayes, UA system vice chancel- radios to hear the cause of the cheering { lor for financial affairs they hear echoing along Bryant Drive and } 10th Avenue. Missing the opportunity to watch the According to budget estimates, the action going on inside the stadium is a sac- University expects to make approximate- rifice, but for many gameday vendors their ly $640 million in revenue while spend- work is a labor of love. A large number of ing about $593 million. Gilbert said the vendors return annually to sell their mer- University will allocate $3 million for hir- chandise to the throngs of fans because of ing new faculty as well as $11.2 million for the joy that they find in gameday weekends. retaining employees. Pat Hinson, employee at The Beveled “Consistent with the original intent of Edge in Homewood, loves making the trip legislators, the University budget presen- to Tuscaloosa to sell the sports prints that tation emphasizes job retention,” Gilbert the store boasts. said. “I’ve been coming down here and work- Ray Hayes, UA system vice chancel- ing for two years now,” Hinson said. “You lor for financial affairs, said the system’s come down here and you just fall in love state appropriations were cut an addition- with work. al 2 percent in August, bringing the total “For me, this isn’t work at all,” Hinson reduction for state appropriations to $128 said. “This is play, and I have a great time million from 2008 to 2009. The state appro- doing it.” priations budget from the 2010 fiscal year Hinson said the employees arrive in is already down $132 million compared to Tuscaloosa at 7 a.m. on gamedays to set up 2008. their tents and get everything ready for the For the University, Hayes said in 2008, fans to admire and purchase. They stay at the UA campus began the year with state the site for about two hours after the game appropriations totaling $10,709 per student is over to give all fans an opportunity to at the University. For 2010, that amount stop by and then begin the process of pack- has decreased to $7,320 per student. At ing. the same time, tuition for in-state students Store owner Chris Oyler enjoys catering increased by $1,300. to Alabama fans because the sports prints CW | Katie Bennett “People talk about how our tuition is tak- that the tent offers are always greatly True freshman Trent Richardson breaks a tackle in Saturdayʼs game against North Texas. With ing care of the problem, that is actually not appreciated. On an average Saturday, Oyler Roy Upchurch and Julio Jones out with injuries, Alabamaʼs depth shined against the Mean Green. the fact,” Hayes said. “We still have a sig- estimated that approximately 70,000 fans nificant gap in student funding.” walk by the tent and a good portion stop by Hayes said by 2012, federal stimulus to see what they can purchase. By Jason Galloway Greg McElroy simply dished it out to everyone funding would be gone and overall state “You go directly to your fan base here Sports Editor else — 11 Alabama players caught a pass — and appropriations may be less than 12 percent and everybody likes your product,” Oyler true freshman Trent Richardson proved he could of the total operating budget. said. “It’s always nice to get a good response Julio Jones and Roy Upchurch never entered carry the Crimson Tide’s ground game no matter The board also passed a resolution to Saturday’s game, and nobody could tell the differ- See VENDORS, page 3 ence. See DEPTH, page 2 See BUDGET, page 3 Flu vaccines Turnout low for Coleman concert

By Jamie Lyons Taking Back Staff Writer Sunday limit spread headlined It may not have been the Univer- Services Secretary Kathleen Homecoming week, but stu- sity's fall CDC: 21 states Sebelius in a conference call dents were more than ready concert at Friday. to party Friday night at the fall Coleman with widespread Flu season typically concert. Colleseum. ﬂ u activity extends from November to “Both Taking Back Sunday Matt Fazzi March, but this year has and Carolina Liar had the performs already started and so far crowd on their feet all night during the By Amanda Peterson has been almost exclusive- long and the crowd gave off an event. Editor ly the H1N1 virus, said Dr. excellent energy that fueled Beth Bell, associate director the bands’ performances,” said The spread of the H1N1 flu for science at the National Michael Wynn, a junior major- CW | Daniel virus nationally has slowed, Center for Immunization and ing in advertising. Owen but U.S. health officials Respiratory Disease with the The concert at Coleman warned that it is still impor- Centers for Disease Control Coliseum featured Carolina tant for college campuses to and Prevention. Liar and Taking Back Sunday. mitigate the increase in cases She said 21 states have The event replaced the annual until a vaccine becomes avail- reported widespread flu activ- Homecoming week concert able. ity, and the highest number of and was hosted by the Division “What we’ve seen on col- cases has been reported in of Student Affairs. Tickets Taking Back Sunday Matt Rubano on bass and Matt Almgren Gandara, Rickard lege campuses is that it can southeastern states. Seven were available to students for includes Adam Lazzara with Fazzi with vocals and guitar. Goransson, Max Grahn and still spread pretty quickly,” $15 or $30 on crimsonartstick- vocals, Eddie Reyes on guitar, Carolina Liar includes Chad said Health and Human See VACCINE, page 2 ets.com. Mark O’Connell on drums, Wolf, Johan Carlsson, Jim See CONCERT, page 2

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people to build up immunity to transmitting the flu,” she said. tant for people to get the H1N1 NEWS in brief VACCINE the flu after receiving it. Students who have the flu and seasonal flu vaccines to Continued from page 1 The first doses of swine flu — seasonal or H1N1 — should limit the spread of both. vaccine may all be the nasal separate themselves so that “When dealing with a flu CAMPUS | Technical and engineering deaths in Alabama have been spray version, government they do not get others sick, that no one has seen before, it’s career fair starts today linked to H1N1. health officials said Friday, Sebelius said. Some colleges pretty difficult to know what Seasonal flu vaccines are according to the Associated have started meal brigades will happen next,” she said. There will be a career fair for those interested in working in already available. The Student Press. About 3 million of the to bring food to sick students, “H1N1 could mix with a season- the fields of engineering and technical education Tuesday, at Health Center is offering vac- doses will be available in early she said, and “proper sneeze al flu and get worse. The good the Bryant Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. cines for $20, which can be October — a trickle compared protocol” such as sneezing in news so far is that it hasn’t.” There will be numerous opportunities to take advantage of billed to a student’s account. to what will be needed to your elbow and not your hands Officials continue to test the while at the fair, including full-time, part-time and internship Students can also get the flu immunize everyone in the U.S. helps. H1N1 strain to make sure that positions with various employers. vaccine at the student health who wants the vaccine. The CDC held a PSA contest it has not mutated and that Students interested in participating in the fair must bring fair Sept. 30 in the Ferguson Bell said tests have shown for people to create their own the vaccine will be effective, their resume and student ID. Dress for the event will be busi- Center Plaza. that older people have at least message about how to keep Sebelius said. ness professional. Students will not be allowed to participate in A vaccine for H1N1 will some type of immunity already from getting or spreading the “At this point, we are still see- the event wearing anything less. be available by mid-October. built up to H1N1, unlike college flu. For the 200 entries, 57,000 ing the same virus as we saw For more information on upcoming career fairs, visit career. Sebelius said one dose of the students. people voted on the winner, in April, and it is still respond- ua.edu, where students can also register for the event and vaccine should be enough, and “On top of that, conditions on who will be announced today. ing to the anti-virals,” Sebelius receive updates from employers. it will take about 10 days for college campuses are better for Sebelius said it is still impor- said. CAMPUS | Students observe UN day of than expected for this concert, peace on campus CONCERT which some students attributed Continued from page 1 On Sept. 21 for the past 10 years, people around the world the fact that the weekend also should not have been able to hear a military weapon fired or served as Parents’ Weekend for see an act of violence from any country’s government. It is the Erik Haager. the University. international day of peace movement called Peace One Day. Wynn said he has seen Taking Mary Katherine Peppers Peace One Day calls for an annual day of global ceasefire and Back Sunday play for a larger Abdul-Ghany, a junior majoring non-violence. audience before, but the caliber in New College, had a front row UA students sponsored by New College and the UA African of performance was the same for floor seat for the concert and Relief Organization Apwonjo, are observing the U.N. day of the small affair. was surprised to be surrounded peace, according to a news release. There will be a showing He also said the band was by younger people. of the Peace One Day documentary film and stickers will be very entertaining, describing “Honestly, there weren’t that handed out around campus in order to encourage students to “the headbanging and moshing many students because tickets practice the one day of peace. The film will be from 6:30 p.m. try our of the guitarists to the micro- were available to more than stu- until 8:15 p.m. in the Lloyd Hall auditorium. For more informa- phone aerobatics and dancing of dents, so the crowd was younger tion on Peace One Day, visit peaceoneday.org. front man Adam Lazzara.” people, like high school stu- Newk’s “Q” Taking Back Sunday “showed dents,” she said. the audience the lighter side of Abdul-Ghany is a Taking Back CAMPUS | Academic Integrity Week Newk’s white BBQ sauce, grilled the band by cracking jokes and Sunday fan, but she preferred telling stories intermittently Carolina Liar at the concert. begins today chicken breast, Applewood smoked between songs,” Wynn said “They had a better perfor- Academic Integrity Week will kick off today at noon in the bacon and Swiss cheese Tyler Rigdon, a freshman mance,” she said. “Taking Back Ferguson Center Plaza with snacks, drinks, t-shirt, stickers and majoring in engineering, also Sunday is not really geared bracelets for students who want to learn about the upcoming enjoyed the concert. towards a college crowd.” events for this week. “The atmosphere in the front Concerning the date change Academic Integrity Week is sponsored by the Office for row was incredible,” Rigdon of the concert, Abdul-Ghany Academic Affairs and the Academic Honor Council to promote said. “I didn’t stop singing or said the choice of band deter- honesty in students at the University. rocking all night. mines attendance. When the The movie “The Emperor’s Club” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. “Taking Back Sunday used band is popular with a college on Wednesday in the Ferguson Center Theater. The film deals Come In Today! great vocals and were very live- age demographic, she said she with issues of cheating and scholarship that relate to Academic ly and energetic on stage, which thinks tickets will sell and the Integrity Week. 205 University Blvd. is something to always expect concert will be packed regard- Susan D. Blum, a professor at the University of Notre Dame (205)758-2455 from them,” Rigdon said. less of the date. and author of the book “My Word! Plagiarism and the College Overall, attendance was lower Wynn, however, had a differ- Culture,” will be speaking in the Ferguson Center Ballroom on ent opinion. Thursday at 7 p.m. Blum’s areas of study include plagiarism and “To try and suddenly change anthropology. [the date of the Fall Concert] Blum will also be holding two round-table discussions on her only brings confusion to the book and plagiarism on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Mortar Board student body,” he said. “I think Room and at 1 p.m. in Room 300 of the Ferguson Center. 2010 Avanti it is in the best interest of the students to maintain the consis- Send announcements and campus news tency that had previously been to [email protected] Recruitment set forth.” this week DEPTH CAMPUS Continued from page 1 TUESDAY MONDAY how many other running backs Important Dates remained on the sideline. •NSBE • James P. Curtis Lecture fea- Alabama’s 53-7 thrashing of General Body turing David Bronner: Graves North Texas proved that many Meeting: East Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m.-8 p.m positions on the field are bot- Engineering tomless pits of talent for the Building, Room •UA Philosophy Today September 21st-24th- Information Tables in Tide. No matter how many play- 110, 6:30 p.m.- Lecture: Terry Horgan: “Mind ers fall in, Alabama will almost Ferguson Center (10 am-2 pm) always have a more than ade- 7:30 p.m. and Brain: Philosophy of quate replacement waiting in Mind in the 21st Century”: the wing. Smith Hall, Room 205, 7:30 p.m. September 24th -Avanti Interest Sessions in the “We knew we had a lot of depth [at receiver],” said quarterback Greg McElroy. “There’s For more events, see calendars on Arts & Ferg Forum (Noon & 6 pm) a lot of competition in the group. Entertainment and Sports. Guys have stepped up in the October 5th - absence of Julio, and that’s real- Avanti Applications Due ly pleasing to me.” Even with two key compo- nents absent from the offense, Alabama replaced the offensive EDITORIAL starters before halftime, as the Tide racked up 352 yards to • Amanda Peterson, editor-in-chief • Will Nevin, manag- build a 30-0 lead at the break. ing editor • Avery Dame, metro/state editor • Drew Taylor, At halftime, McElroy had admin affairs editor • Lindsey Shelton, student life editor I LOVE the idea of what the hit 8 different receivers, and • Alan Blinder, opinions editor • Steven Nalley, arts & “Avanti Team represents, Richardson — who started the entertainment editor • Tyler Deierhoi, assistant arts & enter- season fourth on the depth tainment editor • Jason Galloway, sports editor • Spencer and I’m proud to say that I chart — was the game’s lead- White, assistant sports editor • Brandee Easter, design editor am a part of this family! ing rusher with 72 yards on only • Emily Johnson, assistant design editor • Jerrod Seaton, nine carries. 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wives work here with us, and VENDORS they really did a great job of pick- Continued from page 1 ing out a lot of the things that we UA prof. gives health speech sell. We just let them follow their to what you’re trying to do.” noses, and it’s worked out really Oyler credited some of the posi- well.” By Brittney Knox along with another couple several questions about eating “If you put your food under a tive response to his merchandise King said their products appeal Staff Writer ate only food that was grown healthy. microscope, you will find some to the prime location he has along to an array of people due to the in the state of Alabama,” he “Meat is easy to get, eggs are things both shocking and dis- Bryant Drive. The land that the wide variety of merchandise sold Joe Brown, assistant profes- said. “A typical meal might easier and honey is the easiest turbing,” he said. “Many of the vendors set up their tents on is at the tent. He said young people sor in the department of biolog- include bacon, greens, corn- in the state to get,” he said. students I teach already know owned by the city of Tuscaloosa, really enjoy the more trendy ical sciences and New College, bread and a boiled egg Along with teaching, Brown about eating healthy, they just so vendors must go through a products like houndstooth Kavu gave a speech Thursday to as a snack.” has his own farm in McCalla want to begin learning how to process outside of the University bags and similar items while members of the Sierra Club at In his speech, Brown said where he and his wife grow grow crops.” in order to secure their locations other clients are more attracted Capstone Village titled “Local most of the food on the average basil, corn, cucumbers, egg- Brown said next year some- for the season. to the T-shirts. The common Sustainable Food in West plate has traveled 1,500 to 3,000 plant and other in-season pro- time they will begin growing Oyler said in March, those hop- thread of popularity, King said, Alabama.” miles from farm to your table. duce. crops on campus because the ing to set up tents must enter is the elephant shirt that initially Brown took interest in farm- He said it was a great thing Brown sells his crops University gave them some their names into a lottery at the encouraged them to start the ing when he married a farmer, for him to be able to know the at Pepper Place Market in land. courthouse downtown. Through business. and he said that he has always farmer who grew the items on Birmingham on Saturday “We also hope to have a this random selection process, Because they are among the been excited about locally his plate. mornings from 7 to noon. University community sup- vendors are awarded their spe- newest vendors to the communi- grown food. Members in attendance were The food that they ate had no ported agriculture group which cific locations along the street. ty of merchants, King said he was “From April 2008 to this older members of the commu- artificial fats or carbohydrates, would send fresh vegetables to Aside from licenses to sell mer- nervous to join what he assumed past April, my wife and I nity, and they asked Brown he said. residents for a fee,” he said. chandise required by the state to be a competitive group. In stark and other entities, Oyler pays contrast to what he had expected, $355 to reserve his location for the King described a family-like at the University of Alabama are the source of the virus,” enrolled in the system. entire season. atmosphere amongst the vendors BUDGET in Birmingham, spoke to trust- Whitley said. “We’ve seen “We are seeing strong aca- “We have a great location along that he was surprised to find. Continued from page 1 ees about the H1N1 flu strain. that all summer. We saw it demic achievements from all,” Bryant Drive, we get to interact a “It’s been really interesting “I just want to remind all of when our children went back Portera said. lot with the fans and we’re really how receptive other vendors have discontinue the University’s you that this is a pandemic, as to school during the middle Portera said the UA system happy with where we are,” Oyler been to us,” King said. “You’d relationship with the Alabama declared by both the Centers of of August, and we’re seeing it is prepared to handle the eco- said. think that they’d see fresh meat Shakespeare Festival in Disease Control as well as the now with the absenteeism.” nomic downturn for the next Michael King, director of opera- and be out to get us but they are Montgomery. For more than 24 World Health Organization,” year. tions at PaperCrown Productions, all really kind and we watch out years, MFA theater students Whitley said. “It’s small, it’s lean and it’s was pleased when their tent was for each other.” earned their degrees while When the word “pandemic” mean,” Portera said. chosen to stand at the corner of Hinson said the atmosphere is performing at the festival. The is thrown around, Whitley System prepared Trustee Finis E. St. John IV, Bryant Drive and 10th Avenue. due largely to the Crimson Tide last students in the program said many people think of hor- coming year president pro tempore of the King said this year is their first as fans themselves. In fact, Hinson graduated in July. rible occurrences, such as one board, also congratulated the vendors, and he is thrilled to have said he frequently invites pass- in 1918 that claimed 20 million staffs and praised them on the received such a prime location. ers-by to join him in watching the people worldwide over the UA system Chancellor goals they will accomplish this The company traditionally has game on the TV set up near the course of a year. Of this num- Malcolm Portera congratu- year. been involved with videography tent when most of the customers UAB doctor talks ber, only 550,000 died in the U.S. lated the staffs at all three “Because of our staff, we and other endeavors, but when a have left to attend the game. about H1N1 Whitley said the U.S. has not universities, saying how they have maintained our momen- shirt that King’s brother designed “It’s so fun out here,” Hinson seen many deaths related to were doing great things “in tum and we have maintained got a great response from fans, said. “Everybody’s always happy, the virus but lots of absences one of the most trying eco- our goal to strive for excellence they decided to venture out and especially if we’re winning, and I Dr. Richard Whitley, distin- from school and work. nomic times since the Great in all programs,” St. John said. sell merchandise on gamedays. just love to get out here and talk guished professor of pediatrics “Remember that children Depression,” in addition The next board meeting will “It’s not what we do for a living, to people. There’s nothing else to over 53,000 students be held in November. it’s just for fun,” King said. “Our like it.” Lecture to focus on economy

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It became an insti- rather, inactions — of the administration about Ford.) tution that, while secretive at times, the building are concerning. On Thursday, the UA On Thursday afternoon, a woman In Washington, people on the was still transparent and accessible. System Board of Trustees approved a basic plan went to a farmer’s market just down street, locals and tourists alike, stop Even still, presidents could fail. for the renovation of Foster, which is set to become Page 4 • Monday, Sep- the street from her house in the and stare when a motorcade, often Presidents could get angry (Lyndon a women’s basketball and volleyball facility by the tember 21, 2009 mid-Atlantic region. Strolling the made up of more than thirty vehi- Johnson did this often.) They could end of 2010. market in the rain, she picked up cles, speeds by carrying the nation’s cook their own breakfast and trip According to UA President Robert Witt, who Editor • Alan Blinder a few items, including eggs, cherry leader. down stairs (Gerald Ford was the spoke extensively about Foster in an interview [email protected] tomatoes and chocolate milk. The presidency has its special president who popularized both with Crimson White editors several weeks ago, A few months ago, a guy went traditions, too. There’s the White of these for the presidency.) They there are no plans to make Foster a museum of any out for a lunchtime burger at a Five House Easter Egg Roll and the were human. They did all of the kind. He proposed tiles with the years of signifi- Guys branch that was also north of state dinners at 1600 Pennsylvania things humans do — eating, sleep- cant historical events at Foster as well as photos in YOUR VIEW the Mason-Dixon Line. He ordered Avenue. We even made a movie ing and defecating included. the lobby. We are underwhelmed by the ideas the { } some fries, too, and they came in a about one theoretical tradition — a They were leaders. John McCain, University offered. brown paper bag. When he came so-called “Book of Secrets.” in a rare moment, was right last Witt’s proposal does not do justice to the long back to his office clutching the bag, But the aura around the Obama year when he called Obama a celeb- and remarkable history of Foster, despite his WHAT DOES THE the other people at his office could family has gone to the extreme. This rity candidate. For much of the cam- assurance to editors that his team had taken the FOOTBALL TEAM see the grease stains. is both good and bad, for the Obamas, paign, Obama ran on personality, structure’s history into account. A few tiles and Both of these instances ended and for the American people. not policy. photos do not adequately recognize the sacrifices NEED TO DO TO up in the headlines. The first was It is good — remarkably good, He needs to make a transition, of Vivian Malone, James Hood and the millions of PREPARE FOR on the home page of the New York actually — in the sense that for the though, for the sake of his presi- foot soldiers who stood for equality. Times, while the latter was on a first time in a while (say the John dency and his legacy. No one wants Foster Auditorium should not be our secret ARKANSAS? primetime NBC News special. The F. Kennedy era), Americans are a Barack Obama presidential muse- shame. Rather, we should use it as a center for guy with the greasy burger was interested in the presidency. They um filled with newsmagazine covers teaching and learning about the lessons of the civil “I think they need to Barack Obama. The woman with are not merely paying attention to instead of policy achievements. He rights movement. Few institutions in the south- work on their pass the healthier options was his wife, see whether their taxes will go up. has potential. Some proposals indi- eastern United States have such an opportunity. Michelle. They are interested in the idea and cate that Obama does have a strong While other schools had important moments in coverage, because Since January’s inauguration, the embodiment of the American grasp on policy. We don’t read about civil rights — Ole Miss is the name that comes to Ryan Malletʼs got the press has covered the Obama presidency. that, though. We read about his abs mind — few have one place on its campus so e\ the best quarterback family’s every movement. Politico, It is bad because it seems to me and his wife’s visit to the farmer’s ingrained in the nation’s memory. which is required reading (multiple that we have forgotten, or we are at market. But neither his abs nor the While we are pleased that the University rating in the country times daily) for Washington watch- least temporarily ignoring, a great farmer’s market visit are of critical administrators are planning to remember the right now.” ers, breathlessly offers the feature, American tradition: The president national importance. history of Foster Auditorium after the renova- “Politico 44, The Obama Presidency: is one of us. The media needs to take a breath, tion, we believe that they could do more. We — Jonathan Hont- Minute by Minute.” When the nation was founded and the White House needs to focus are not asking for or expecting the University Americans have placed a special in the 18th century, the notion of its energies on making Obama to dedicate Foster solely to the commemoration zas, aura around the presidency. We’ve a country’s leader hailing from a appear more like a president and of civil rights efforts — Foster has been home to freshman, biology done it for a long time and with crop of ordinary citizens was new less like a star. In the end, believe it more than just one historic event throughout its amost of our presidents. and untested. Europe was still in its or not, Obama might benefit from history, and they merit mention, too — but we do For decades, Air Force One has age of monarchy, and when the new this. America gets tired of celebrities expect more. But the champions of civil rights “Iʼd have to say just been one of the nation’s most recog- United States put forth the concept (and politicians, too, but we tend to deserve more. keep doing what nized symbols and one of the presi- of a president, no one was really tolerate politicians for a tad longer.) Recognizing the story of Foster Auditorium is an dency’s most potent tools. (A 1976 sure how to react. I want a president, not a pop idol. opportunity. The University should embrace it. theyʼre doing. It advertisement for a viewing of Air As the nation grew over time, so seems to be work- Force One landing with President did the presidency. It became every Alan Blinder is the opinions editor Our View is the consensus of the Crimson White’s ing.” Gerald Ford aboard focused more mother’s goal for their son (and, of the Crimson White. His column editorial board.

— Faith Morton, sophomore, history C-SPAN4: The Quattro to freshen politics “We just have to prepare for the deep By Wesley Vaughn of Representatives, the Senate advantage of an over-paying job Also, floor sessions and com- while two anchors use unique and general Washington D.C. and ridiculous health care. mittee hearings would cease catchphrases to liven up the plays. The big plays. “Now stepping up to provide happenings respectively. Why The gold mine that is the non- to be covered only by a fixed material. The show would end If we stop those, a rebuttal: a 5’7’’ Republican shouldn’t they add another one voting youth could be tapped camera. An actual camera crew by replaying the top 10 political we stop their whole hailing from Arizona, John for those in the younger popula- through this channel, influenc- would have the ability to tele- plays of the day. game. You have to ‘Maverick’ McCain!” tion who have enough time and ing representatives and sena- vise dynamic shots that include For all those who believe No, that is not the announc- interest to watch government? tors to order their interns to crowd reactions instead of just a this would make a mockery of make the ﬁ rst tackles, er at a political pro-wrestling Evidently, it is better than watch- figure out a witty nickname and head shot of the speaker. politics please refer to Edward you canʼt let guys event. Add in McCain’s walk-up ing paint dry, but less exciting song. What do all televised sporting Murrow who said, “When the behind you.” song, “Boom Boom P.O.W.,” and than watching grass grow. Play-by-play and colorful com- events have that rarely provide politicians complain that TV you have a sample of what the C-SPAN4 would be molded to mentary announcers along with useful information but should turns the proceedings into a cir- new C-SPAN should strive for. serve as an ESPN for Congress. instant replays of sick dissess be more promising? Sideline cus, it should be made clear that — Will Cullen, senior, As I mentioned last week, One of the main ideas I allud- and well-researched facts would reporters. the circus was already there, mathematics only 10 people actually watch ed to earlier is that each member help provide the ESPN-feel. Just imagine a senator who and that TV has merely demon- C-SPAN. A source of valuable can select their own nickname Vote counts on C-SPAN need has just professed his beliefs on strated that not all the perform- transparency should not have and theme song for the new more intensity, and I believe an issue and leaves the podium ers are well trained.” “They are pretty such a small viewership, espe- channel. This could humanize announcers would solve this only to be harassed by a sideline There is only upside for this much on a roll. I cially among youth voters. congressional officials and light- problem. Whether bills pass reporter, preferably a female channel. When television mate- think they should Thankfully, I know how to en up the dark environment of or fail is the focus of congres- to keep the ESPN similarities rial can provide education, trans- make the Cable-Satellite Public politics. sional activity, but during vot- going. Of course the questions parency, and entertainment, it keep up what theyʼre Affairs Network entertaining Don’t worry about the mem- ing, C-SPAN just plays elevator have to be shallow enough so needs to be produced. Our gen- doing already.” and attractive for our age group. bers not participating. They music while updating the voting that the senator can just mum- eration needs to prepare for the While watching a dodge ball would jump on this like an unim- numbers. ble an answer. political world and we might as C-SPAN4 would have a Gus Not everyone will have the well prepare for it the same way — Tiffany Baccus, tournament on ESPN 8, “The portant resolution that doesn’t Ocho,” I concluded that ESPN do anything, right, Rep. Joe Johnson clone, the man who time to watch all the daily events we prepare for football weekend. international relations, has multiple channels that try to Wilson? had a heart attack calling the on the channel. That is where junior target some kind of niche in the Elections are the sole reason Brandon Stokley catch last “PoliticsCenter” and its catchy Wesley Vaughn is a sophomore sports viewership market. these officials are in Washington week, going nuts while the votes opening tune come in. All the majoring in public relations and C-SPAN already has three D.C., and elections are the only are being counted for an issue important political highlights political science. His column EDITORIAL BOARD channels covering the House way they can stay there taking such as health care. from C-SPAN4 would be shown runs weekly on Monday.

Amanda Peterson Editor Will Nevin Managing Editor LETTER TO THE EDITOR Alan Blinder Opinions Editor It is wrong to either praise Saturday nights in a haze of ine- their children and assume that Coulter wrong — single moms brave, busy or condemn individuals based briation, the single mom makes they will not become wonder- WE WELCOME upon their inclusion in any macaroni and cheese for the ful adults. Instead, we will take By Thadford Jackson directs her attacks at those who demographic. Instead, if we must kids, and when they are finally advantage of this opportunity YOUR OPINIONS celebrate single motherhood by judge, we should judge individu- down for the night, she studies. to expand our appreciation Letters to the editor must be High-profile polemicist Ann choice. However, her argument als based upon the content of And what of the single mom’s of them and the fruits of their less than 300 words and Coulter recently published quickly deteriorates into an their character, and the heights aspirations? While the aver- efforts. We should reach out to guest columns less than 800. an article titled “Secondhand attack on all single mothers. to which they aspire given the age student aspires to get their single moms and get to know Send submissions to letters@ Children” that raised eyebrows Let us assume that all of load that they carry. diploma, the single mom earns one if we can. cw.ua.edu. Submissions and, among some of us, harmo- Coulter’s arguments regarding It is difficult to examine closely an education. While the average If she appears to lack admi- must include the author’s nized a chorus of “I knew it all the relationship between single the character of a single mom on student hopes to one day get the rable qualities, then we shall name, year, major and day- along.” In her article, Coulter motherhood and society’s ills the UA campus, though. There big paycheck, the single mom reserve our judgment. But if she time phone number. Phone claims that single motherhood are true. Still, we should not be are many of them here. Single works to provide a better life for shines as brightly as the one that numbers are for verification “directly harms children” and moved by Coulter’s arguments. moms are too busy for most of us her children. And while the aver- it has been my privilege to know, and will not be published. she asserts that children of sin- Indeed, instead of castigating to get to know. age student hopes to one day be then we shall revel in the glori- Students should also include gle moms are linked to a variety an entire swath of our nation’s While the average student a leader, the single mom already ous awe that she inspires. their year in school and of social ills. Coulter continued mothers and their children, we lumbers towards class, the single is one and works to grow her Let us draw a line in the sand, major. For more information, her onslaught against single should be motivated to learn mom rushes from kindergarten. children into leaders as well. and ask: who shall cast the next call 348-6144. The CW motherhood on national televi- more about single moms, their While the average student plays We should not condemn out stone? reserves the right to edit all sion programs, drawing the ire challenges and contributions, video games, the single mom of hand every individual mom submissions. of many – but not enough – of us. so that we can develop a better changes diapers. And while the who raises children on her own. Thadford Jackson is a Ph.D. stu- To be fair, Coulter initially understanding of them. average student wastes their Nor should we look down upon dent in finance. n SUNDAY MONDAY Page 5 • Monday, 5 • Monday, Page September 21, 2009 September 21, Editor • Steven Nalley Editor • Steven ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Sponsored by Sponsored [email protected] •The Huxford Huxford •The Symphony Moody Orchestra: Music Building, 7:30 p.m. A&E A&E today

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and scattered with bows and and with bows and scattered detailing. It feminine subtle and femi- frilly is “romantic, nine” falling I was “Honestly, it,” designing when in love Leonard said. with fash- Her fascination she age, a young ion began at said. hold “Since the time I could and I sketching, a pen, I was mixing and color and loved things,” Leonard matching to clean said. “I am drawn details,” lines and unexpected she said. to unique attention This in the note- details is evident Convertible Dorothy worthy the wear- allows dress, which Their new album, album, new Their is coming out in “Konkrete,” EPs. Gutwillig different four of said each EP is comprised the album, a cou- songs off two of those songs, ple of remixes and a video of the song. are a lot of different “There kinds of songs on the album, a of a lot textures, lot of different a bunch looks, with different looking to artist of different us,” Gutwillig with collaborate said. “Production-wise and the best far by talent-wise, it’s made to date.” album we’ve The A press release from Disco Biscuits describes the tour as state-of-the-art. said the light show Gutwillig vibe of music is and the new

Interest & Business yesterday and met Leonard. met Leonard. and yesterday Leona purchased first Hayes during gamedays dresses for has and year her freshmen since then. fan been a loyal and clothes are casual “The she said, “I could dressy,” a the same dress for wear to class if game, a night out or to.” I wanted Leona said she likes Hayes not every- dresses because makes one has them, which said Leona them unique. She to southern girls appeals to like “we because especially, time.” dress up all of the 2009 collection was fall The of the experience by inspired designs are The in love. falling rich in berry and rose tones vocal booth!’” vocal tour Disco Biscuits’ new The bar and the Jupiter will be at to promote their grill Tuesday album, “Konkrete.” new are $17 if bought in Tickets the door. $20 at and advance 8 p.m., and doors open at The Fresh, will play a local DJ, Two during the set break. Disco said The Gutwillig cat- Biscuits’ music is usually egorized as a “jam band,” but confuse older people usually term with an older band that sound. of style do more of a new “We advanced music –– technically said. “It’s music,” Gutwillig dance music mixed kind of like with rock and roll.” 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

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majoring in international busi- majoring in international

Caitlin Hayes, a junior a junior Hayes, Caitlin

and daughters alike. alike. and daughters

the people that came, mothers came, mothers the people that

took time to talk with many of of many took time to talk with

in the store. Leonard herself Leonard herself in the store.

of attention from the women the women from of attention

designs were attracting a lot lot a attracting designs were

store, the few racks of Leona of Leona racks the few store,

in a corner of the Tucked

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her new Fall Holiday 2009 col- Holiday Fall her new

p.m. The trunk show featured featured trunk show p.m. The

Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 from 11 Friday

label, at The Shirt Shop on on Shirt Shop The at label,

Leona, her fashion design design fashion Leona, her showcased Leonard Lauren

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producing the song, said ‘Yeah! producing the song, said ‘Yeah!

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were in Hawaii,” Gutwillig said. Gutwillig in Hawaii,” were

ukulele that we got when we we got when we that ukulele

in the back, playing this little this little in the back, playing

some of the guys were sitting sitting were some of the guys

‘Konkrete,’ wrote “When we

album.

upcoming “Planet Anthem” upcoming “Planet Anthem”

ukulele for one song on their one song on their for ukulele

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music, but sometimes, inspira-

advanced technology for their their for technology advanced Disco Biscuits use a lot of The 6 Monday, September 21, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Crimson White RESTAURANT REVIEW | BEAR TRAP ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Bear Trap serves more

By Amanda Peterson enough slaw on it. Otherwise, it several food items on the menu good at dark humor Editor can be a little dry. and a long list of tequilas avail- As for the burgers and sand- able. Skip the “Bear-ita,” the By Forrest Phillips scenes reduce her to mere any modern horror flick. And At the Bear Trap, portions can wiches, the restaurant now restaurant’s take on a margari- Staff Writer eye candy, others require similar to ‘80s camp-horror be deceiving. To start, burgers serves homemade potato chips ta, but do order the quesadilla. that she deliver some poten- classics like “The Evil Dead” and sandwiches are much larger instead of French fries. The thick It tasted great, was not overly “Hell is a teenage girl.” tially tricky lines accurately or “A Nightmare on Elm than you think. chips were just crunchy enough spicy and was much more filling Or so we’re told by the open- to maintain the film’s tone. Street”, “Jennifer’s Body” is Located behind Buffalo Phil’s without being too greasy. than it first appeared because of ing voiceover of “Jennifer’s If she were too serious, the capable of being suspense- on the Strip, the one-year- At about $8 a burger for the everything in it. Body,” the horror flick follow- film would lose its campy ful without ever being seri- old restaurant and bar with a six specialty burgers on the res- And of course, the Bear Trap up effort from “Juno” screen- vibe, it would be too over- ous, playfully winking at the large outdoor deck has become taurant’s menu, I’m not going serves wings. I am not a spicy writer Diablo Cody. If the the-top and the movie would audience with each horror known around town for its bar to head back every day, but it is food person, and even the mild statement comes across as seem contrived. She man- cliché it employs. but not as much for its food, worth going back for. wings on their appetizer menu, more melodramatic than omi- ages to steer the role con- Like any self-respect- which I’d say is a shame. Friends recommended the which had a really good flavor, nous, it’s because it mirrors fidently, always finding the ing B-movie horror flick, The prices are comparable lettuce wraps, but I thought were almost too spicy for me. the film’s spirit. “Jennifer’s right point on the spectrum “Jennifer’s Body” comes to most other burger and wing they were underwhelming. On the weekends, this place Body” is a deviant mash-up of for her delivery. with its own patented sense restaurants in town, but the top- The chicken filling needed always seems to be crowded, but humor and horror, a shame- Cody accomplishes some- of horror-logic. The school pings at the Bear Trap make something else mixed with it lunchtime is never full. Even on lessly sex-charged blend of thing very different with library has an occult section. their entrees distinguishable. other than just chicken, but the a Saturday night, I was in and excessive violence and campy this film than she did with Death is best acknowledged I have never seen a slider Southwestern chicken egg rolls out much faster than I expected dialogue. her freshman effort “Juno.” by a witty pun. And small topped with pimento cheese and were surprisingly good. If the because of the fast service. It’s also undeniably fun. While “Juno” will undoubt- town residents greet the onion rings anywhere else, and filling for the lettuce wraps had But check the weather before The film focuses on Jennifer edly remain the more criti- presence of a cannibalistic the “Little Mac” tastes like an more spice, then it would have you go. The occasional rain- Check (Megan Fox) and her cally-lauded effort — it won serial killer with a unique- upgraded version of the origi- worked better. drops made me nervous when I best friend Needy (Amanda an Academy Award for “Best ly tempered concern (one nal Big Mac from McDonald’s. I have not yet figured out was sitting at a table that was not Seyfried), both high school Original Screenplay” in responsible mom allows her The sliders with slaw are good if the Bear Trap had a slightly under an umbrella on the Bear students in the aptly-named 2008 — I might suggest that son to walk unescorted to as long as your little burger has Southwest theme because of Trap’s deck. small town of Devil’s Kettle. “Jennifer’s Body” is more the senior prom — under the Jennifer is the proverbial broadly successful. strict condition that he carry queen bee, the object of every Why? At times, “Juno” pepper spray). girl’s gossips and every boy’s seemed to trip over its own This irreverent attitude fantasies. ambition. The overly-hip is what makes “Jennifer’s And Needy? As her name nature of its characters Body” a success. In fact, the might suggest, she’s clingy, and dialogue was ultimate- movie is downright refresh- protective and always will- ly irreconcilable with the ing. Modern teen-horror has ing to follow Jennifer’s lead. intended dramatic weight been reduced to its lowest Several moments in the film of its subject. But with derivative; countless films allow one to assume that “Jennifer’s Body,” Cody finds throw fresh faces into a Needy occasionally thinks of her groove. She grants the worn-out mix of slasher-flick Jennifer as more than a BFF film a focused identity to go style gore and forced ten- — did I mention her last name with its rebellious attitude. sion. was Lesnicky? But what exactly is this Ultimately, “Jennifer’s One evening, Jennifer drags identity? Jennifer’s Body Body” may not be too differ- Needy to a local bar in hopes of seems most comfortable as ent from any of these films. meeting the lead singer of an a campy horror-throwback, But at least it knows the lim- up-and-coming band, but the drawing more parallels to itations of its genre — and two become separated. Later the tongue-in-cheek teen- it has devilish fun toying that night Jennifer shows up screams of the ‘80s than to with them. at Needy’s house looking a bit different. Her clothes are torn, her face is bloodied and she now has fangs. A newly demonic Jennifer spends the remainder of the film seducing eager teenage boys before literally devour- ing them. She’s not picky, 505, 550, 517 either. Jocks, goths, nerds — everyone makes the menu. Levi’s in Stock Fox does quite well with a role that I imagine was decep- tively simple. While plenty of Located 2 miles past river on McFarland Blvd

North in the Vestavia Shoppong Center 752-2075 The Crimson White SPORTS Monday, September 21, 2009 7 Alabama vs North Texas — 53-7 FOOTBALL | GAME RECAP QUOTE of the game THE “Until today, I wondered, was this team really going to fulﬁ ll its full potential? Are Tide smokes UNT CRIMSON they going to be responsible for their potential? I just wasn’t pleased with the lack of By Spencer White finishing with his first colle- McElroy assured the media TIDE by the consistency we played with in the ﬁ rst two Assistant Sports Editor giate rushing touchdown, a that the formation is primar- 2-yard scamper on a broken ily run-based, but dangerous numbers games. We played really well at times and The No. 4 Alabama Crimson pass play to put the Tide up in the passing game as well. at other times we didn’t, but I feel like we Tide (3-0, 0-0) put on another 7-0 with 7:52 left in the first “It gives us a lot,” McElroy were much more solid today and we made spectacular offensive display, quarter. McElroy was 7-for- said. “It’s important for us to some improvement.” racking up 523 yards, 260 on 8 on the drive, with his only get on film that we are able to } the ground and 263 in the air, incomplete pass an endzone throw the ball out of that.” 28 { drop by tight end Preston With Roy Upchurch still — Head coach Nick Saban and 28 first downs en route to a 53-7 rout of the North Dial. McElroy would finish nursing an ankle sprain, Trent The Tide’s first down Texas Mean Green (1-2, 0-0) the game with 13 completions Richardson once again put on total against North at Bryant-Denny Stadium for 176 yards and two touch- a dazzling performance, rack- Saturday. downs on only 15 attempts ing up 87 yards and a touch- Texas. It was the most Unlike Alabama’s first two in just more than one half of down on 11 carries. Mark first downs Alabama has contests, where the Tide play. Ingram also had a fantastic gained in a game since looked inconsistent and mis- McElroy put on his effi- game, totaling 129 yards, 91 on take-prone at times, head cient and accurate perfor- the ground and 38 on recep- the Tide tallied 30 in a 41-7 coach Nick Saban’s squad mance without the help of tions, for two touchdowns. victory against Western played a nearly flawless star receiver Julio Jones, who “Same old Trent,” Ingram game, dominating on offense, stayed out of the game while said. “The sky is the limit for Kentucky last year. both in the running and pass- he continues to recover from a him.” ing game, defense and special bruised knee suffered against With McElroy out of the teams. Florida International. Jones game after a 30-0 Tide lead “I felt like we sort of domi- was hardly missed, however, at the half, redshirt freshman 3 nated the line of scrimmage as McElroy connected with Star Jackson saw his first and dominated the game eight other targets, sprinkling meaningful time under center The difference between probably for the first time, the ball to receivers, tight for the Tide, going 9-for-13 for rushing yards (260) and especially in the beginning of ends, and running backs all 87 yards and no interceptions the game, all year,” said head over the field. in relief of McElroy. passing yards (263) in the coach Nick Saban. “I thought “The way I go into a game, Saban was complimentary Tide’s contest against the we challenged our play- I don’t ever expect to miss,” of Jackson’s performance ers to go out and play for 60 McElroy said. “The way our after the game. Mean Green. minutes…and I felt like they guys have been getting open, “He did a pretty good job,” responded to that.” you shouldn’t miss as a quar- Saban said. “He did a good job Alabama appeared to be off terback.” today and I’m sure that this is to another error-prone start “Greg has really done a going to be beneficial to him when starting quarterback good job in his decision mak- in the future.” 215 Greg McElroy was hit from ing,” Saban said. “Thirteen- With the victory, the Tide behind on the first snap of the for-15 is really good no matter maintains a perfect record as The total number of game, knocking the ball into what. He’s been that way since it heads into SEC play. With rushing yards compiled the air and onto the turf. No the second half of Virginia Arkansas coming up next Alabama player jumped on Tech all the way through [to week, Saban emphasized the by true freshman Trent the ball, thinking it to be dead, Saturday].” challenges that face the Tide Richardson so far this before the lack of whistles The Tide spent the major- in the next few months. season. Richardson is led North Texas’s Brandon ity of the first two offensive “The skill guys are going to CW | Katie Bennett Akpunku to recover the fum- drives in a pistol formation, be better, and the defensive rushing for 7.4 yards per Darius Hanks catches a pass Saturday against North Texas. The ble. Though the Mean Green with McElroy 2-3 yards behind lines are going to be better,” carry in 2009. Alabama receivers stepped up with Julio Jones out of the lineup. didn’t score, the punt by Will center and the running back Saban said. “Everybody’s got Atterberry bounced out of behind him. Alabama was suc- people who can run…in my bounds at the Tide’s 5-yard cessful in both facets of the opinion, we’re going to be line, putting Alabama in tight offensive game with the for- much more challenged, and field position. mation, with Ingram putting we’re all going to have to 77 “We got beat around the up lengthy rushing numbers ramp up a notch.” corner on the first play of the on several off-tackle sweeps Kick off for next Saturday’s Since starting 2-for-12 game and it cost us a turn- and McElroy connecting with game against the Arkansas against Virginia Tech in over,” Saban said. wide receiver Marquis Maze Razorbacks is set for 2:30 p.m. the Georgia Dome, Greg Unfazed, McElroy marched on a 34-yard touchdown near The game will be televised on the Tide on a 13-play drive, the end of the first quarter. CBS. McElroy has completed 44-of-57 pass attempts, a 77 percent rate. 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